I was thinking about the blog today. I was chewing on something that I typed yesterday: "I don't know why people would refuse to open their eyes to His light and accept His love." I consider myself fortunate to have been raised in a Christian home that instilled in me values based on the authority of God's Word. I was taught about Christ from the time I was born. I accepted Christ through faith at baptism before I was a teenager. I had a simple, childlike faith that loved Jesus. Then life became "more complicated." At one time, I seriously was naive enough to think that everyone must believe in Jesus. I was oblivious to the fact that people are just as passionate about other "paths" to God... and some even steadfastly insist that no form of supernatural deity exists at the end of any path. It was then that I needed to examine whether or not my path was the correct one... or if I was wasting my time pursuing any path. I became intrigued with the study of apologetics (or defense) of the Christian faith. I could not buy the illogical theory that our complicated world came into existence from a chaotic, cosmic belch. I could not rationalize the proposition that opposing views can all be correct. I can debate with facts that are scientific, historical, philosophical, and archealogical... but one thing is still required to move from the realm of being a studier of God to a child of God in relationship with Him. A leap of faith is the prerequisite of being in a right relationship with God. No fact can be accepted without faith. Faith is accepting that you don't have all the answers but you will trust your life in One that does. I would like to say that nothing about God confuses, baffles, or even troubles me... but I cannot. I cannot grasp my hand around God and explain Him on a level that makes trusting in Him 100% safe, secure, and without any risks. I have tasted Him on my journey and found Him to be good in a world that is so corrupt and self-seeking. I am NOT THERE YET. I still have questions and doubts (at times). For those times, I have FAITH.