Author: Daniel Tomberlin

BS, MDiv, DMin. Ordained bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN); pastor for 37 years; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Pentecostal Theological Seminary (Cleveland TN).
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The Cave, The Matrix, and the Virtual Church

The Athenian philosopher, Plato (died 348 BC), used an allegory to explain the human condition. He said that humans are imprisoned in a cave, chained against a wall that forces them to see only shadows. These shadows are the only reality they know. Some humans manage to break free of their chains, escape the cave, and discover the realities of the world outside of the cave. The majority of the escaped humans prefer the darkness and shadows of the cave. In the words of John, “men loved the darkness, rather than the Light” (John 3:19).

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COVID-19, Tornados, and Easter Sunday

We are in the midst of a global pandemic in which millions of people are being infected by the COVID-19 virus, and tens of thousands are dying. Some preachers have proclaimed God’s judgement. On Easter Sunday, Christians across the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Also, on Easter Sunday a massive storm system moved through the south east United States spawning many tornados. Hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed, and several lives were lost. In the midst of it all, we struggle to understand the ways of God.

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