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Reading today about a strain of Bifidobacterium that infects the oral cavity and causes tooth decay has brought me back to the question I have often pondered. That of how do evolutionary theory about how organisms adapt and my views about God's infinite wisdom and specificity in creation mix? Can they mix? I don't know. I understand that over time, a microorganism of a certain family could evolve the perfect gene expression needed for it's special environment and thus at some point become genetically distinct from others of it's family in different environs. But I always come back to wondering, what if God created the difference. What if the organism didn't need to adapt and slowly merge? What if God designed it for survival in it's environmental niche and it's always expressed these genes? I know I'll not know the answer to these musings here on earth, but I like to believe that God is awesome! He could create even tiny microorganisms specific enough t...

Last Sunday evening we visited a live nativity at a local church. I always enjoy the live nativities. They are a neat way to experience what Christmas is all about. It is also fun to see real animals and to celebrate the outdoors, even in the cold of winter. Anyway, as we stood and gazing upon the scene (Tristan keeping his eyes fixed on the donkey and cow) a little girl about 6 years old came up with her mom. Her mom began explaining the scene when she walked right into the stable and stood in front of Mary. Her mom was a little embarassed and apologized, but Mary simply showed the baby doll that represented Jesus and let the little girl rub it's head. Then the girl walked back to her mom. It was such a priceless moment. The little girl really just wanted to see Jesus. It reminded me how awesome our God is to send his son as a baby to be our saviour! Such a cool thing to see the faith of a child.

As Christians, trust in God should encourage and inspire Thanksgiving. No matter what the circumstances we are in. Because we know that He is in control no matter what happens in our life. As I read through the book of Job it is really hard to stay focused on the present arguments when I know the end. It all works out for Job, and it works out for the better. He doesn't see that in the midst of his loss, though. Neither do we. Just like Job, however, God has a good plan for His people and works all things to the good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Because Jesus has conquered all of temptation, humanity, even death, we can live with the knowledge that God is in control and that only good will come to us. Even if it doesn't come until we meet eternity. That is cause for Thanksgiving!