Category Archives: Faith and Theology

France, Fear and Faith

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Tom Long

At the time I am writing this, we are still in the heat of our reaction to the tragic attacks in Paris of November 12. France is bombing the crap out of ISIL in Syria. Even Putin and Obama have … Continue reading →

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The Not So Very Merry Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Tom Long

In church yesterday, a young man shared that his uncle had murdered his beloved grandparents on Christmas day a few years ago.  Many have lost friends and loved ones to suicide at Christmas.  Our pastor shared that one of his … Continue reading →

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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 →

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"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 →

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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 →

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