Running is a solo sport. Sure, you have relays, run clubs, and track teams, but every honest runner will admit that only one person is responsible for their performance. No one can run your leg of the race, no one can substitute their times for you, and no one can invest hours upon hours into your training. Those … [Read more...]
Marathon Mentality 1: The Will to Run
I don’t know why I started. I told friends I wanted to feel like an athlete again. Coworkers heard I needed a way to de-stress. And the guy in the mirror chalked it up to simply being bored. There’s a bit of truth to all those reasons, but even now, about a year later, I can’t say for certain why I chose to run. Running … [Read more...]
Is Being Gay a Sin? The Bible’s View of Homosexuality Explained
I’ve avoided writing this one for quite some time. Homosexuality is just one of those touchy subjects many Christians like myself don’t like to address. Sure, you can label our hesitance here as simple cowardice, but the reality is that this topic often puts us in lose-lose situations. If we stick to sound biblical … [Read more...]
Beware of Borderline Personality Disorder (A Must-Read for Men Everywhere)
[Note: This post is a warning about an undiagnosed case of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the real danger it can cause in a relationship. It is not intended to spread hate towards people with the illness. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with BPD and are aware of the challenges it presents, I will … [Read more...]
Why You Should Read the Bible: The Vital Role of Theology in Life
“What is truth?” That’s the question a Roman governor asked a Jewish man 2,000 years ago. And it’s the question I asked myself while sitting alone in a church pew. Like the Roman governor, I too stared truth in the face; but at that point, I didn’t recognize it. I was 20 years old then—14 years a believer. I grew up in … [Read more...]
How to Spot False Spiritual Teachers: 4 Bible-Based Tests to Use
Alright, let’s face it... Christians today are pretty gullible. Most of us will believe anyone who’s fluent in Christianese. Of course, it doesn’t help that most believers simply don’t read the Bible. And many pastors are too busy "inspiring" others instead of actually teaching it. But that’s why I wrote this … [Read more...]
How to Not Be a Cringy Christian: 4 Ways to Express a More Respectable Faith
Have you ever felt ashamed of someone you love? Of course you have. Everyone has. Spend enough time around even the most appealing of people and you’re bound to catch them make a not-so-flattering slip. I’m sure the people who garner the most respect from you though, are the ones who keep those “misses” to a minimum. … [Read more...]
Curse God and Die
It’s easy to hate on Job’s wife. If you grew up in church and learned Scripture from a young age, her infamous proposal is absurd. How could anyone curse the Person they were told is so great since childhood? How could a true believer spite their “loving Father” and give up on the life He gave? The thought of doing that is … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Pastor: 6 Things Great Bible Teachers Always Do
Choosing a pastor is one of the most important things every Christian will do. Few people have as much spiritual influence as our pastor, so choosing wisely is a must. You wouldn’t trust a failing med student to perform your surgery. And you wouldn’t want a blind dentist to mess with your teeth. So why not hold that same … [Read more...]
Why Positive Thinking Is a Mistake (And How We Should Really Think Instead)
That’s right, I said it. Positive thinking is a mistake. If you’ve ever been told to clear your mind, breathe slowly, and visualize your triumph over a challenging situation, I’m sure you agree with me. Popular strategies like those sound great in our heads, but in reality, they aren’t useful. Our thought life is … [Read more...]
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