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The Joy of Wonder

Posted on July 22, 2024 by me

One of the sins of evangelicalism is that it has canceled the joy of wonder in so many people. As children, we are born with an innate sense of wonder as we learn about the world around us. Unfortunately, religion … Continue reading →

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Belief and Uncertainty

Posted on June 25, 2024 by me

“How can I be sure?” is a commonly asked question that’s found its way into a popular song that has been a hit at least twice that I remember. The answer is, of course, that we can’t, about most things. … Continue reading →

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Embracing Uncertainty

Posted on June 5, 2024 by me

I have a weather app on my phone that tells me things like, “Rain ending in 13 minutes.” and I get frustrated when it’s inaccurate. I realize that it’s a best guess based on known conditions, but still, I like … Continue reading →

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Fear of Wonder

Posted on June 3, 2024 by me

“Wonder,” I think, always carries with it a sense of questioning. How can you look at anything with wonder, and not be filled with questions? How? What? Why? Who? When? We have all used “wonderful” to describe something we’ve experienced … Continue reading →

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