Seeing with the Eyes of Faith
Søren Kierkegaard, the famous 19th century Danish philosopher, describes faith in God as a “leap”, a decision to believe in God made not on the basis of evidence,…
Faith Library
Author: Agapios Theophilus
The Truth about Reality
What is real? This is one of the most fundamental questions of philosophy. The french philosopher René Descartes tried to answer this question with his famous “Cogito, Ergo…
Being a Mature Christian
Usually we think of professionalism as a good thing. But when it comes to the Christian faith, there is a sort of professionalism that is not so good.…
What Lasts Forever?
“Nothing lasts forever”, the saying goes. Indeed, most of the things we make or build are impermanent: even the great pyramids are eroded by the desert winds. Our…
Faith in a World of Science and Technology
In a world of science and technology, some wonder if faith is still needed. Is it? Let’s consider. Science is our understanding of how the world operates: the…
A Personal Relationship With God is Possible
On Feb 21st, 2018, Billy Graham, the famous evangelical preacher, died at the age of 99. Graham’s message was simple: God loves you and wants to have a…
The Truth About Love
This year, Valentine’s Day, the secular holiday of romantic love, falls on the same day as Ash Wednesday. Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated with gifts of chocolate and…
The Real Gift of Christmas
Christmas gets a lot of attention every year, and much has been said about what it means. But the most important thing to remember about Christmas is that…
Even a Limited Life is Worth Living Well
If you lost your job, would you lose your will to live? In 2015, menshealth.com reported a study claiming that one in five suicide deaths worldwide is linked…
The Meaning of Suffering
We human beings have struggled with the mystery of suffering for as long as we’ve existed. Why does suffering happen? Does it have a purpose? Can there be…