Well, some may not want to read this - but I hope you do. I think there's a huge treasure trove of wisdom in others' failures. Some of the greatest teachers in my life have been experiences that haven't panned out.I write this now, a couple months after the end of one of the major … Continue reading Some Stars Don’t Align – two people who love Jesus and each other can have toxic relationships too
Category: Christian Life
How to Pray Humbly Yet Persistently to “Change God’s Mind”
The common Christian understanding of God is that he is unchanging in nature, immutable. Omniscient, so his plans can have no flaws. He even states that he is not like a man in that he should change his mind; however, the Bible also contains several examples of God seemingly changing his mind based on human … Continue reading How to Pray Humbly Yet Persistently to “Change God’s Mind”
The Beautiful Irony of the Cross
Isn't it just beautifully ironic that The One True King (Jesus) died for those who rebelled against him, (Us) unjustly put to death on the charge of being a "Rebel against the One True King?" (Caesar, who let's not forget, claimed to be God). Perhaps that's why the Roman soldiers mocked Jesus as inhumanely as … Continue reading The Beautiful Irony of the Cross
Testimony Tract – An Unshakeable Hope
What made you Lord, to die for me? Why would you die for me, your enemy? You took my place to hang on a tree To be a curse, MY curse for me. You loved me, Lord, so very long. And with a love enduring and strong Although I mocked and cursed you so long … Continue reading Testimony Tract – An Unshakeable Hope
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Someone
Hi guys, it's been a while. I think I decided that I wanted to change up the content of the site a tiny bit - being able to post detailed "sermons" on biblical teaching regularly will be a bit of a challenge. I'm going to update things with a bit more slice-of-life everyday occurrences, journal … Continue reading The Greatest Gift You Can Give Someone
Good Samaritan? How this Story Illustrates the Gospel
Introduce yourself Introduce the topic When asked about who and how we should love, Jesus tells a story of radical love - how a Samaritan goes out of his way to show love to a Jew, his cultural enemy. Before we get into the story, though, we have to understand what makes this story significant … Continue reading Good Samaritan? How this Story Illustrates the Gospel
Scriptures for Suffering
This post is dedicated to a loved sister in Christ who is going through difficult times. Blessed are those who Suffer! Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against … Continue reading Scriptures for Suffering
Blind Faith is Not Biblical – We Need Truth and We Need Proof
As an ex-atheist, I have the unique vantage point necessary to say this: popular Christianity in America has failed atheists and has failed the rational seeker. Now, I want to say that this will likely be a very cutting post, but I do mean this from a place of love, saying "We need to be … Continue reading Blind Faith is Not Biblical – We Need Truth and We Need Proof
Truth is Controversial. So was Jesus.
There will be those who will tell us that it's arrogant to say that our worldview is right, and someone else's is wrong. That we're claiming to have a monopoly on the truth. History is written by the victors, isn't it? That might be your truth, but it's not my truth. Is truth even knowable? … Continue reading Truth is Controversial. So was Jesus.
Good News! – What is the Story of the Gospel?
Hi, I just wanted to provide you guys with the most basic form of the gospel, told in a story format. I hope this proves to be a great evangelism tool (People love stories!) as well as provide some closure on the central storyline of the Bible. This is just a bare bones, dry skeleton … Continue reading Good News! – What is the Story of the Gospel?