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Ask the Professor #2: Who/what is God? Why should it matter to a little human being in this sea of sand?

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Professor Clark Williamson replies:

This question is a classic in the literature of Christian theology.  In the 17th century, Blaise Pascal agonizingly reflected on himself in relation to the immensity of the universe:  "When I consider my life, swallowed up in the eternity before and behind it, the small space that I fill, or even see, engulfed in the immensity of space which I know not, and which knows not me, I am afraid...Who… Read the rest “Ask the Professor #2: Who/what is God? Why should it matter to a little human being in this sea of sand?”

DisciplesNet Worship # 29, “Breaking of the Bread” (Borschel 05-08-2011)

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DisciplesNet's worship #29 continues the Easter and resurrection story, picking up that first day as the risen Jesus accompanies his followers, who don't yet know who he is, as they are on the road to Emmaus. In her message, Pastor Audrey Borschel inspires the church to, like those early disciples, know the Christ in the breaking of the bread. 

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Devotion for May 03, 2011 – Easter People

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Today's Scripture Reading

1 Peter 1:3-9

Born Again to a Living Hope

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 

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DisciplesNet Worship # 28, “Fearless Thomas” (Shaw 05 01 11)

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Today's scripture looks at the John 20:19-30 passage about the disciple Thomas, who missed out on seeing the risen Christ on Easter evening. Because Thomas said to the other disciples that he would need to touch Christ's hands and side in order to believe them about Christ being risen, this has given him the nickname, "doubting Thomas" over the years.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship # 28, “Fearless Thomas” (Shaw 05 01 11)”