Category Archives: God

Understanding Rebellion Against God

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Luke Ford

The most profound way of quelling rebellion is by exposing its true nature: our refusal to be satisfied with our present understanding of God and our revulsion against the shallowness of our relationship with Him. Our rebellion articulates our despair: … Continue reading →

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Can You Go To Shul If You Don’t Believe In God?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

I had an online conversation with a young Jewess: If I told a rabbi that I don’t really believe in the Torah but I just want to live a good traditional wholesome lifestyle, are they going to send me packing? … Continue reading →

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The Whisper Of God

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Luke Ford

As someone who has lived in both Christianity and Judaism, let me share that you don’t get the dramatic spiritual highs as easily in Judaism. When you go to a good church, you invariably get spiritually high, particularly if it … Continue reading →

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Why do I believe that belief in God is important?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Luke Ford

My life has often been lonely, but it has been less lonely when I’ve believed in God, when I’ve believed that God listened to me and cared about me and judged me and intended to reward and punish me according … Continue reading →

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The Fears That Block My Acceptance Of God

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Luke Ford

With the exception of my college years, I’ve always believed in God, the author of the Bible, but each day I struggle over how much of my life I want to submit to His direction. What are my fears in … Continue reading →

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