When a Christian has a choice to show curtesy or not to, is there really a debate about which path we should choose?
Loving Jesus Before All Others: A Practical Look at Jesus’s Statement to Hate Our Family Members
Jesus's teachings in Matthew 10:37 and Luke 14:26 challenge believers to prioritize their love for God over everyone, including family. While it's not about hating others, Jesus emphasizes loving God above all. Prioritizing God doesn't diminish love for family but prevents putting gifts above the giver, leading to deep, fulfilling relationships.
A Better Phrase Than “I Accepted Jesus Into My Heart”
The process of becoming a Christian is straightforward and clear, as stated in the book of Romans. It involves confessing with the mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in the heart that God raised him from the dead. This declaration emphasizes Jesus' lordship, deity, and the forgiveness of sins through his death and resurrection, leading to eternal life with God.
Is the Appearance of the Age of the Earth Argument Valid?
In my own experience with Christians (especially leaders) who believe the earth is very young, one of the most popular lines of argument given to explain how a young earth could be possible in light of what we know about the earth from science is to appeal to the Appearance of Age Argument (sometimes referred... Continue Reading →
Past Sins Should Make Us Blush
I used to know a guy, let’s call him Steve. Steve professes to be a Christian. He goes to church regularly and seems to value his identity as a Christian at least to some degree. I used to have quite a few conversations with Steve about dating and girls. I mean, what else are two... Continue Reading →
Waiting on God
Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Remember dial-up? The unforgettable tone and that lengthy sign-on process. Now, imagine that all of your internet reverted back to that old school AOL. Could you even go back? Could you handle the wait time for logging in? For... Continue Reading →