Category Archives: Faith and Theology

Soul Surfer

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Tom Long

I just got back from an incredible movie experience. Soul Surfer portrays the injury and recovery of Bethany Hamilton. Bethany would be a remarkable person if only for her surfing ability. But Bethany’s story is so much more than that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith and Theology, Personal observations | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Soul Surfer

"Love in the Mortar Joints"

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Tom Long

Millard Fuller wrote a book.  It was short, simple, and enormously profound.  In this book we learn how Fuller gained millions of dollars but was on the brink of losing his wife.  They sold everything and joined a Christian commune.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith and Theology | Comments Off on "Love in the Mortar Joints"

It's a tough "Job"

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Tom Long

Since “the problem of Evil” is such a classic conundrum, few people look beyond that issue when studying the book of Job. However, while reading through Job, I was impressed by a different message. As I read about his legendary … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith and Theology | Comments Off on It's a tough "Job"

Me: Good or Bad?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Tom Long

I love reading the Old Testament, but there are aspects of it that trouble me.  The Psalms often contain the desire for evil people groups to be destroyed and for the righteous ones that are being oppressed to be vindicated.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith and Theology | Comments Off on Me: Good or Bad?

Religion v Relationship

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Tom Long

For many years, I struggled with the account of Cain and Abel.  Why was it that Cain’s vegetarian offering was unacceptable?  He was a farmer and offered what he had.  So why was his brother’s offering acceptable, but his was … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith and Theology | Comments Off on Religion v Relationship