You ever see madness on the news and just ask yourself, “why?” If you have, you’re not alone. Most people don’t understand why evil still happens in the civilized world we live in—I know those news anchors don’t. Fortunately, however, the true reason is easy to find. The answer to our “why?” is found in the Bible. … [Read more...]
25 Spiritual Growth Tips From My 25 Years as a Christian
It’s hard to believe, but I recently passed my 25th new-birth day. It’s been 25 years since the kid version of me accepted Jesus as my personal savior. A lot has changed since I made that most important decision of my life, but looking back now, I see that God worked all those things together for my good. No, my life … [Read more...]
50 Facts to Remember When You Think God Doesn’t Care
Have you ever thought God just doesn’t care about you? I admit that I have. It wasn’t because I was a “bad” Christian or that I didn’t have faith in Him though—it was more so that I felt let down. My faith in God was supposed to shield me from suffering. It was supposed to give me friends who cared about me. It was … [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...]
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...]
5 Things Jesus Did That the Church Must Improve At
Fully divine and fully human. That combination makes Jesus Christ the most significant Person in history (John 1:14). Jesus’ work on the cross and subsequent resurrection proved He was much more than a moral teacher. He not only gave the perfect example of how God wants us to live, but He also accomplished what we could … [Read more...]
“All Christians are Hypocrites”, and Why I’m Not Religious Anymore
Religion and the internet. Name a more controversial duo. I was browsing one of my favorite subreddits yesterday when I was reminded of that troublesome pairing. There was a post describing a young man’s difficult choice and how his religion led him to make it. He was a fellow Christian whose stance I agreed with, but I … [Read more...]
An Ever-Present Help: How to Connect to the Source of All Things Great (Going Great #7, the Finale)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Ps. 46:1 NIV) Yep, this one’s gonna be different. So far in this series, I’ve mostly avoided the spiritual side of things, but not so today. There’s only so much you can do as a frail human being. And if you try to do great things on your own, there’s a … [Read more...]
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