Nov 14
Yesterday, I summarized a thoughtful article by Vincent Brummer on thanking God for whatever happens. Brummer explained why giving thanks to God is different than giving thanks to another person, primarily because of God’s omnipotent sovereignty. Because God is sovereign, our gratitude to Him always falls into the context of giving thanks whatever happens, whether …
Nov 12
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I discovered an interesting article in preparation for Sunday ‘s sermon written in 1984 by Vincent Brummer, who was a professor of the Philosophy of Religion at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands when he wrote the article. The article is called “On Thanking God Whatever Happens,” and …
Nov 16
“If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a noise?” That question was first raised in 1883, primarily with a scientific focus. The question was whether or not sound exists without ears to hear it. Without ears to translate the vibrations of air waves into …
Nov 15
Can an atheist be grateful? Are atheists miserable because they have no one to thank when they are feeling thankful? Is there an “ungifted Giver” behind all good gifts? I don’t know who was the first one to say it, so I can’t quote the person exactly, but the idea that “atheists have no one …
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