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Your Question:
Can I still find meaning?
Answer:
As I sit here reflecting on life, I'm reminded of the many struggles that my family and I have faced over the years. But despite the challenges, we've always found a way to persevere and move forward. I believe that's because we've learned to seek meaning in the midst of uncertainty. For me, that meaning comes from my faith and my role as a pastor. But I also believe that meaning can be found in the everyday moments we share with loved ones, like my wife Susan and our children Joshua and Rebecca. As I read through this passage, I'm struck by the idea that meaning is not something that is static, but rather something that evolves and grows over time. It's like the spiral of growth that I see in the way my children are developing their own interests and passions. My daughter Rebecca is learning to play the guitar, and my son Joshua is becoming more involved in our church's youth group. These are moments of meaning that we create together as a family, and they give us a sense of purpose and direction. In the end, I believe that finding meaning is not about seeking some abstract or universal truth, but rather about being present in the moment and engaging with the world around us. As Victor Frankl wrote, we are all on the witness stand before the jury of life, and it's up to us to create our own meaning and purpose. For me, that means being a husband, father, pastor, and fan of the Chicago Cubs. It means finding joy in the simple things and being grateful for the blessings that I have. And it means continuing to seek out new experiences and challenges that will help me grow and deepen my understanding of the world.
Sources:
isaiah
paul wegner
trilogy
francis shaeffer
kingdom of cults
walter martin
history eschatology
n t wright
evidence that demands a verdict
mcdowell
the god hypothesis
stephen meyer
old testament theology
waltke
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
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