Destiny. That is the world’s most mysterious concept. Does destiny really exist? Is it possible for us to know it? And do our actions even matter at all? Numerous books, movies, and songs have explored those questions. People like having control of their lives, so the idea of a predetermined fate is met with anger … [Read more...]
Marathon Mentality 5: A Race Ran Faithfully
…For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. (1 Tim 4:8 ESV) I’ve focused most of this series on the general endurance needed to run the races of life, but now, we’ll look at the Christian perspective. The Bible makes … [Read more...]
Marathon Mentality 4: Insane for the Mundane
Do you know the definition of insanity? It’s doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results…or at least I think that’s how the lie goes. Leave it to a culture obsessed with instant reward to equate patience with literal mental illness. Sure, repetition—or better yet, monotony—can make even the … [Read more...]
Marathon Mentality 3: You Don’t Need to Be Special
You are not special. You may think I say that to be edgy or show tough love, but I mean it in the most encouraging way possible. Each of us is only one person out of the eight billion or so people on earth—and that’s not even counting the unfathomable number of people who lived and died already—so why should we think any … [Read more...]
Marathon Mentality 2: There’s No “We” in Running
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...]
The Bible’s Big Picture Message About Homosexuality
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: My BPD Story
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: Finding Truth 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 Teachers: 4 Bible-Based Tests
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...]
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