It’s tough being a single Christian today. Not only are you commanded to deny yourself in a world where doing so seems outrageous, but you also have to traverse an increasingly harsh dating landscape, and face discrimination from church leaders who treat marriage like it’s as important as salvation itself. Modern talk … [Read more...]
Christians Dating Non-Christians: 7 Reasons It Won’t Work
“Should a Christian date a non-Christian?” That’s actually a very common question. Attraction isn’t bound by personal convictions or theology, so the question predictably arises about following through on such strong urges. As you can tell by the title here though, neither I nor the Bible say “yes”. I unfortunately … [Read more...]
What’s a Theologineer? & Why You Should Think Like One
My first engineering textbook in school wasn’t primarily about math, science, or physics... It was about how you should think. While the freshman version of me who carried that book to his 8 AM class wasn’t too keen on its contents, the professional I am today knows the importance of “Thinking Like an Engineer”. Many … [Read more...]
My Go-To Bible Verses for Anxiety and Stress Explained
I’m not sure exactly when things changed, but some time years ago, a dreaded event happened: I became important at work. I was no longer a happy face just filling a role on the team. I was now the experienced professional whose decisions affected millions of dollars. This increased responsibility overwhelmed me in the … [Read more...]
The Place You Belong
“Where are you from?” To many, that question is an innocent inquiry of your past. People want to learn more about where you lived so they can get to know you. And as soon as you respond with a city, state, or country, they'll learn a lot more than the answer you give. A simple location gives presumptions of your social … [Read more...]
How to Read the Bible and Understand It: A Beginner Guide
“You need to read your Bible.” That statement is one of the most frustrating remarks in the Church today. No, not because reading the Bible is a bad thing, but because we neglect the skills needed for beginners to do so. From my experience, people’s willingness to read the Bible isn’t the problem. The biggest issue they … [Read more...]
Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Understanding Salvation’s Requirement
"Why did Jesus die on the cross?" Whole books have been written on that question. My goal here though is to answer it in about 5 minutes. I pray the excerpt below gives you the understanding you need, but if you have more questions, feel free to ask away. Why Did Jesus Die? Understanding Salvation To know why … [Read more...]
Biblical Election and Predestination Explained (Or, How You Really Become a Christian)
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...]
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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