Category: God’s Will
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God’s Will: What is Truth?
The post examines the concept of ‘truth’, highlighting the multiplicity of perspectives surrounding it. The author identifies 18 different theories around truth, including ‘absolute’ truth, ‘moral’ truth, ‘pragmatic’ truth, and ‘existential’ truth. The article suggests understanding these varying perceptions might encourage more informed, empathetic discussions. It posits that multiple models…
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God’s Will: God’s failure means we fail too, and that’s okay
The article discusses feelings of guilt and unworthiness, often associated with the daily mishaps and larger mistakes we make in life, suggesting they make us estray from God’s path. It introduces a controversial view of God’s failure – his inability to prevent Lucifer’s rebellion, leading to sin and imperfection in…
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God’s Will: Why do bad things happen to good people?
The article discusses the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people, exploring the concept from religious, theological, and natural perspectives. It interprets the concept of free will given by God and correlates negatively impacting events as a consequence of human action or natural balances. The author encourages…
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God’s will: Is God Logical?
The book aims to guide readers in understanding God’s will for their life by not solely relying on biblical principles, but also integrating concepts from fields like science, philosophy, and the military. Regardless of religious beliefs, readers can digest its contents since it avoids using heavy religious language. The author…
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God’s Will: Marine Corps transformation as a motivator and example
The U.S. Marine Corps has a distinct focus on transformation as part of its recruiting strategy, emphasizing change and growth through rigorous training. With two dedicated websites, one mainly used for recruitment, the Marine Corps’ process represents values such as “Judgment, Justice, Dependability, Integrity” and more. The concept of transformation…
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God’s Will: Prepare to be ‘sandpapered’
The author shares a personal experience from middle school when they had to sand wood for a cutting board project, equating it with transformation in life. The process of sanding, from coarse to fine, is likened to individual growth, requiring patience, work, and determination. Emphasizing that true transformation needs effort,…
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God’s Will: Nothing worthwhile is ever easy
The writer asserts that discussions about God’s will often remain conceptual, filled with religious jargon, which can be confusing, especially as fewer people identify as Christian. They argue that understanding God’s will requires practical application. Further, they acknowledge that even Christians struggle with understanding the Bible, a complex book not…
The Formula for Knowing God's Will 