Catherine Toon

    One of my least favorite sayings is, “It’s all good!” I am tempted to respond, “Hell no, it’s NOT all good—there is way too much hell! BUT there […]

  Recently, one morning, as we were hiking in a lovely forest nearby, my husband (Brian), son (Robert), and I came upon the unusual tree in the photograph. I wondered

In the first part of this series, I discussed God’s flabbergasting response to the problem of sin as a false identity and fallen way of being and doing. Let’s continue

  As human beings we struggle. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). Some of us slough this off or deny it. But

As I write this, war is breaking out in Ukraine. This is so grievous and disturbing! The truth be told, there is always some trial or threat that humanity faces

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the freedom and permission you have and how indispensable it is to question any teaching or doctrine vigorously, no matter how foundational

  Years ago, on my first day of medical school, we were informed that 50% of what we would learn would be wrong in 10 years and that no one

  Please note: I use “His/Her” terminology for God, because He/She is both male and female. For more on this, you can go to my video teaching: The Mother Heart

  I am writing this as we are entering the Christmas season — the “mass” or “celebration” of Christ. Many scholars actually believe Christ was born in the flesh in

Recently, my father passed on into eternity.  As I reflect upon what all that means, God has brought perspective that is so profound, healing, and breathtakingly beautiful! I felt I