Anna's Ideas

There are certain questions that everyone, especially those of us who consider ourselves Christians, will come face to face with at some point or another. Sometimes we ask those questions ourselves, and sometimes, the questions are asked by a non-believer. One of those questions is one I hear often asked by atheists who are trying to prove that God cannot exist: "why does a good God allow bad things to happen?" This question can be challenging to answer. Too many times, Christians shrug their shoulders and slouch down in their seats, maybe hesitantly saying something about God being in control, or sinfulness, or anything else to get the focus onto someone or something else. Thankfully, there is an answer to this question that is rooted in the Bible. It Starts With Creation In the beginning, God created. That first sentence in the Bible is so familiar that many Christians often overlook the power of it. God created everything. That includes you and me. This means that as Creat...

I wasn't there when it happened, I don't have the memories. But that doesn't mean It's not remembered. Every year, on this day, I remember. I listen. I watch. I will never forget. Every year, on this day, I think. I pray. I remember. I will never forget. I hear the stories, I hear of pain, And even though I wasn't there, I remember. I will never forget. I watch the footage, I listen to the news, And I will remember. I have not forgotten.