If you’ve been a believer for any amount of time, you’ve noticed that we still sin, even though we don’t want to. At times, it can feel like there’s nothing you can do, that no matter what you do you’ll just keep committing the same old sins until you die, no matter how hard you … Continue reading How to Close Avenues of Temptation
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The Economics of Discipleship
What would you think if I told you that worshiping God is a fundamentally economic decision? If you don’t understand the purpose of economics, you might think that such a statement cheapens worship; but in reality viewing our worship through an economic lens lets us see how important worship is to us. To see how, … Continue reading The Economics of Discipleship
Jesus Never Said Not To Judge.
Judge not. It’s become the anthem of liberal ‘Christianity’, and the excuse to accept anything and everything into their ‘churches’. More concerning than the fatuous pieties of heretics, this idea that Christians shouldn’t judge anyone or anything has crept into the actual church. It’s easy to see why; not judging sounds nice. Furthermore, He does … Continue reading Jesus Never Said Not To Judge.
What You Can Learn About God From Jesus’ Miracles
When you grow up in church, like I did, it’s easy to get used to hearing stories of Jesus’ miracles; to the point where we miss their significance. The story of how He healed a leper doesn’t have the same punch the twentieth time you hear it. Our reaction tends to be “He’s God, of … Continue reading What You Can Learn About God From Jesus’ Miracles
Jesus Wasn’t An Illegal Alien. Stop It.
In the age of fashionable Trump-hatred, nothing is sacred. This much is obvious from the anti-Trump opinion piece published at Christian Post, a site that is usually pretty balanced. That’s the risk of an opinion section; don't shoot the messenger. The author, one John L. McCullough, absolutely mutilates the story of Jesus birth to characterize … Continue reading Jesus Wasn’t An Illegal Alien. Stop It.
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