Secret and Unsearchable Things

The past year and a half or so, I've been working on several articles, each of which involved biblical questions without a completely satisfying answer. In fact most of these questions have been debated for centuries. This is not surprising in that, a deity of whom we could completely comprehend would not be much of a god. Of course, the true and living God is not like that. The late Ravi Zacharias once opined that, God revealed to us enough information to come to him, but not so much information that we could get by without faith.

Deuteronomy 29:29 tells us that, The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.

This was hammered home to me time and again as I attempted to work on these articles for a time, then get frustrated, back off for a while, and finally attempt to look at them from a different perspective, then rinse and repeat. During these projects, I felt much like Job must have when questioned by the Lord Almighty in Job chapters 38 through 41. I was also constantly reminded of a number of verses:

Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit (Ps 147:5).

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. (Ps 145:7).

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. (Is 40:28).

Another one that entered my mind quite often was Isaiah 55:8-9, For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

My number one go-to verses when I run into “unsolvable” obstacles remains the Doxology in Romans 11:33-36:

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and i knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

Recently, I finally published the articles linked below:

Could Jesus Have Sinned when He took on a Human Nature?

The Sovereignty of God and the Free Will of Man

The Sovereign Power of God - Historical Development of the Doctrine

Who was Melchizedek? His Identity and Importance

Finding Peace in Everyday Life: Faith-Based Strategies for Managing Stress

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Lucille Rosetti from The Bereaved Blog, a valuable independent contributor to our blog. The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the author, and may or may not necessarily reflect those of ad Dei Gloriam Ministries.

Stress doesn’t discriminate. It visits students, parents, leaders, and even the most faithful followers of Christ. For Christians, managing stress is more than calming nerves, it’s about aligning mind, body, and spirit under God’s care. True peace doesn’t come from control but from surrendering what weighs us down to the One who carries it all.

So how do modern believers translate that principle into today’s messy, practical realities — careers, money, family, and identity? Let’s unpack how to build stability while everything else shifts.

Read the entire article on our Original Blog for valuable3 tips for reducing stress and improving the quality of our lives.

Strengthen Your Family's Faith and Resilience for Life’s Challenges

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Sara Bailey from TheWidow.

For Christian families raising kids, caring for aging parents, or holding a home together through transitions, uncertainty can quietly unravel mental resilience and strain relationships. Grief arrives without permission, change reshapes familiar routines, and spiritual challenges can leave hearts wondering whether faith still feels steady when life does not. In those moments, many families need more than advice, they need family grief support that honors both tears and trust, and a way to rebuild emotional strength together. Hope can be more than a feeling; it can become a shared foundation for uncertainty and faith.

What “Future-Proofing the Mind” Means

Future-proofing the mind means preparing your inner life for pressure before it arrives. It is building simple habits of thought like noticing what is true, naming what you feel, and choosing your next faithful step. For a Christian family, it also means rooting those habits in hope and trust in God, not in pretending everything is fine. This matters because hard seasons do not just test schedules, they test hearts. When faith-based resilience becomes your shared foundation, you can grieve honestly and still stay connected. Research even links spiritual wellbeing with being protective against depression, which supports why spiritual grounding matters. Read the entire article on our Original Blog.

How to Use Technology with Intention So You Can Stay Grounded, Present, and Spiritually Connected

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Sara Bailey from TheWidow.

In a culture defined by speed and distraction, technology often becomes the noise that drowns out the still, sacred voice within. Yet, when used prayerfully, it can also become the tool that helps us return to stillness, to presence, and to God. This is not about rejecting devices but redeeming them, so that every click, swipe, and creation can serve the renewal of your soul...

Most of us spend large parts of our day connected, reading, responding, or simply scrolling, often without realizing how much of our attention has been given away. The challenge isn’t just how much time we spend online, but how rarely we pause to ask whether that time restores or depletes us. The pace of digital life can quietly erode reflection, making stillness feel inefficient and prayer feel optional. This isn’t a moral failure, it’s the nature of our environment. But followers of Christ are called to live by intention, not impulse. Reclaiming digital time begins by treating attention as a sacred resource, something to be offered purposefully, not consumed casually. Here are small ways to begin:

Webmaster Note 2: Many people believe that the various types of media and technology are inherently evil. The truth is that most of the various platforms, in and of themselves, are actually neutral. It is how media is used that results in it being good, bad, or neutral. In her article, Sara provides many good tips on using media for good.

Read the entire article on our Original Blog.

Beyond Homework: Creative After-School Paths for Christian Families

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Sara Bailey from TheWidow.

Christian families are often looking for after-school activities that nurture faith, curiosity, and character at the same time, without feeling like an extension of the school day. The familiar options—sports teams, tutoring, church youth group—can be wonderful, yet many parents sense there is more out there. The deeper challenge is helping children discover God’s world as wide, surprising, and full of callings they haven’t imagined yet.

Read the entire article on our Original Blog to learn how to encourage children to enjoy faith-friendly activities that stimulate learning without compromising your family and Christian values.

Nurturing Wonder: Helping Children Grow into Self-Motivated, Faith-Filled Learners

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Lucille Rosetti from The Bereaved Blog, a valuable independent contributor to our blog. The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the author, and may or may not necessarily reflect those of ad Dei Gloriam Ministries.

Children are born curious. They touch, ask, and imagine; not to test your patience, but to understand the world God made. For Christian parents, this curiosity isn’t something to control, it’s something to steward. When shaped with love and faith, it becomes the foundation of wisdom, confidence, and lifelong learning. Read the entire article on our Original Blog. This article contains many excellent learning tips for children and their parents and/or teacher. It addresses such important subjects, such as curiosity, learning tips, study habits and much more.

Fox Business Host Declares Thanksgiving is a Secular Holiday

While flipping TV channels this morning, I happened upon Stu Varney's "My Take" on the Fox Business Network. He was speaking of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a transcribed exerpt:

"Thanksgiving is a uniquely American celebration. Everywhere else in the world, it is just Thursday. But here, it's a very special day. It's not a patriotic celebration, that's July 4th.

So far... so good. But then he proclaims "It's not a religious celebration. That's Christmas, or Easter for Christians. Thanksgiving is just that: a day to be thankful for the friends and family we hope to have around us.”. He then commented on typical foods, conversations and other thoughts. You can watch the entire two minute take at:

Stu's Take on Thanksgiving.

First, I want to note that Mr Varney is not a left-wing loon, but fairly conservative and a very likable well mannered host. But I must take exception to his comment that "Thanksgiving is not a religious celebration". This would have certainly come as a shock to the Pilgrims who celebrated that first Thanksgiving in 1621. Perhaps Mr Varney meant that it is no longer thought of as a religious holiday, since many, particularly those who have attended classes in the public school system in the past several decades, have long forgotten the true original meaning of the holiday. In that, he would certainly be correct.

In addition, I want to recognize and thank Mr Varney for acknowledging Christmas as a religious holiday. For the majority, Christmas, like Thanksgiving, has become a secular holiday in which the true meaning has been long forgotten. Each year, we're bombarded with so-called Christmas movies in which Jesus Christ has been replaced with Santa Clause, without even a hint of its true meaning. For those who would like to know more about our country's true Biblical Christian roots, we invite you to check out some of our previous writings.

America’s Christian Heritage.

Biblical Roots of America’s Thanksgiving Holiday.

Hope everyone has a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

Setting Healthy Goals in the Midst of Grief - A Christian’s Guide to Healing with Purpose

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Sara Bailey from TheWidow.

When a Christian faces loss, time seems to slow. Faith may still stand firm, but motivation and direction can blur. The Bible tells us that “to everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1), including seasons of mourning and renewal. Setting healthy, grace-filled goals during grief isn’t about productivity — it’s about rediscovering your purpose while walking with God through the valley.

The Takeaway Grief is sacred. Set goals that nurture, not pressure. Begin with small, meaningful steps — spiritual, emotional, and practical — while staying anchored in your faith. Healing unfolds through prayer, community, and compassionate action.

Read the entire article on our Original Blog.

Stillness in the Storm - Mindfulness Practices for Navigating Grief and Loss

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Sara Bailey from TheWidow.

Grief arrives like a tide — unpredictable, consuming, and deeply human. It reshapes the landscape of our emotions, often leaving us searching for solid ground. Mindfulness offers a way to stand within that storm, to breathe, to feel, and to slowly reorient toward healing.

Major Takeaways

Mindfulness can’t erase loss, but it can soften its edges. When you observe your pain with compassion instead of resistance, you create room for renewal. Through presence, breath, and gentle attention, grief begins to move — and so do you.

Read the entire article on our Original Blog.

Thriving Through Transitions - A Christian Strategy for Change and Clarity

Webmaster Note: Guest Post by Lucille Rosetti from The Bereaved Blog, a valuable independent contributor to our blog. The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the author, and may or may not necessarily reflect those of ad Dei Gloriam Ministries.

Change is inevitable. Promotions stall. Marriages end. Children leave home. Health shifts. Life transitions are rarely tidy — but for Christians, they’re not chaos; they’re curriculum. Scripture shows that God shapes character in motion, not stagnation. Abraham’s calling, Ruth’s relocation, and Paul’s reinvention all reveal the same truth: movement matures faith.

So how do modern believers translate that principle into today’s messy, practical realities — careers, money, family, and identity? Let’s unpack how to build stability while everything else shifts.

Read the entire article on our Original Blog.