Blaise Pascal was a well-known mathematician. He said: “There is a God-shaped hole in the heart of every person.”He wasn’t talking about a physical hole, of course, but an existential one. We have a deep, inner yearning for God. We will never find true rest until we make that connection with God.But here’s the problem. … Continue reading The God-shaped hole
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Glory, then joy
There's a famous (and historic) teaching tool which presents deep biblical truths in question and answer format. It's called the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The first entry is the most famous. Question: "What is the chief end of man?" These days, we might say it like this: What is the ultimate goal of a person's life? … Continue reading Glory, then joy
And when I run, I feel his pleasure
“whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God…” (1 Corinthians 10:31) In the movie Chariots of Fire Eric Liddell is a fast runner. He wants to honour God as a missionary, but he also wants to run. There's a scene where he explains to his sister that he will go to China … Continue reading And when I run, I feel his pleasure
