Author Archives: Mark Lefers

Doubting Thomas by Nickel Creek

When doubt has me down, songs can be a great soothing balm. Some songs give comfort, some hope, some come alongside me in my hurt and pain. Here’s one that has been all of the above. What will be left … Continue reading

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Pascal’s Pensées Audiobook Podcast Feed

While searching for something to listen to on my commute, I found this free audiobook podcast feed of Blaise Pascal’s Pensées. It is available for free download via Librivox.org. Total running time is over 11 hours.  The Librivox page has … Continue reading

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The Resurrection of Jesus, A New Historiographical Approach by Michael Licona

I am going to start another large book, “The Resurrection of Jesus, A New Historiographical Approach” by Michael Licona. Licona says that this book seeks to produce a historical description of whether Jesus rose from the dead. Even though I … Continue reading

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Desperate by Fireflight

Some may find this song by Fireflight helpful. There are some gems in the lyrics (see below). I also like the music as it encompasses some of the anger and desperation I feel inside. Seek and you will find, they … Continue reading

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Till sight needs not to prove

Here is a link to a fascinating story of George Romanes by Dr. Timothy McGrew. When I was first sent this story by Dr. McGrew I wept while reading it. I don’t know if it is the lack of sleep, … Continue reading

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Christian vs Atheist Debates

One of the great resources that I’ve found is debates between Christians and Atheists. In debates both sides put forth their best arguments. It becomes an efficient way to get the main points of both sides. I also enjoy that … Continue reading

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New look and a new focus

In parallel to blogging I was trying to keep notes on my doubt research. I put it up on a wiki with hopes that others could add to it and make improvements. However, after many a night trying to work with … Continue reading

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When Worlds Collide

At my mom’s funeral I was talking to one of my relatives. She said that she was trying to find my address on the internet (I believe to send me a sympathy card) but couldn’t find it. She went on … Continue reading

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My heart longs for something more

My mom had been battling cancer for about four years. This past summer the main chemo treatment stopped working. She tried some second generation chemos which didn’t work and eventually she decided to go into hospice. Her lasts weeks were … Continue reading

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O me of little faith

Things have been very busy for me recently. Work has slowed down a bit ~70 hr/wk, but other family matters have arisen which I may discuss in a future post. Last week was even tougher because I was away from … Continue reading

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