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Can a Loving God Be Wrathful?

Is God furious at the world? Is God's stance toward the world hostile, filled with bitter enmity? Are we sinners in the hands of an angry God? The Orthodox answer to all three questions is "No." God does not have a hostile attitude toward the world. We may be hostile toward God, but God is not hostile to us. Instead, God loves us. »MORE

Godhead: January 5, 2009 | Comments (1)

God has a Name... and a Name Changes Things!

The name of God defies conceptualization, but invites relationship. The sacred name allowed Israel to invoke God and establish a personal relationship with God. It allowed them to personally identify the God who chose to be with them and for them. God's desire for a personal relationship is at the heart of God's revelation. »MORE

Godhead: December 29, 2008 | Comments (0)

God With Us: The Search for a Loving God

"Of course, God loves me; that's his job." But apart from the incarnation, why would we assume this to be true? Let's pretend Jesus was never born. Now, ask yourself, how can you be assured of God's love? What reasons can you give that suggest you matter to God at all? What evidence exists to make the case for a loving God who is humbly interested in your welfare? »MORE

Godhead: December 25, 2008 | Comments (0)

Good News of Great Joy

The first word of the gospel is joy: "Behold, I bring you good news of great joy for all people!" But, how can we rejoice during tough times? When the economy is in such desperate straits? When people continue to suffer war, injustice, hunger, violence, and cruelty? Somber times call for sobriety, not celebration - right? Doesn't God want us to be serious? »MORE

Gospel: December 15, 2008 | Comments (1)