Weekly Thoughts

The Deconstruction of One’s Faith, How to Pray #3 of 3

Hi all, Last week we looked at the Rich Young Ruler and his internal wrestling with the faith of his parents, culture, and personal values. Today the

The Deconstruction of One’s Faith, Prodigals, Rich Rulers #2 of 3

Hi all, I've been sharing about a process commonly called (in the US) 'deconstructing one's faith', used to describe adults in their 20's-early 40's

The Deconstruction of One’s Faith, When Young Adults Fall Away #1 of 3

Hi all, The phrase 'de-constructing their faith' is used to describe adults in their 20's-40's, but especially in their 30's, who have 'fallen away

Sex, Sexuality, and God #4 of 4

Hi all, In the conclusion of this series on sexual love and the gospel, we must realize if we truly believe Christ is in us, then how we treat our

Sex, Sexuality, and Christians #3 of 4

Hi all, Reading a statement that the gospel and sex were so directly connected to the first century gospel message is probably a shock to many. Most

Sex, Sexuality, and Christians #2 of 4

Hi all, Last week I shared how the Bible teaches the physical union of husband and wife to be a type of the oneness of Christ and the church. Today

Sex, Sexuality, and Christians #1 of 4

Hi all, For anyone who knows how I study the Bible, context is everything. Certainly much can be gained by a surface reading of a passage, but a

Should We Celebrate Pagan Holidays Made Christian? #2 of 2

Hi all, Picking up where we left off, asking: Should we celebrate former pagan holidays turned Christian? How do we walk it out when holidays

Should We Celebrate Pagan Holidays Made Christian #1 of 2

Hi all, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, and we might add Valentine's Day, are all formerly pagan holidays made 'Christian' to one degree or another

Suicide; Unforgivable? #2 of 2

Hi all, Last week I shared a few personal experiences and also raised questions about defining suicide. The reason for doing so is that one

Suicide; Unforgivable? 1 of 2

Hi all, There are many documented cases of Christians in ancient Rome, so miserable in this life and yearning for heaven, turning themselves into

Beliefs You Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t, Eye for an Eye

Hi all, Modern Israel lives by 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' as it relates to protecting their nation. In film, books, and popular

Beliefs you Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t; Not Everyone Who Says Lord, Lord

Hi all, The way error breeds is when a person piles one error on another and then draws a conclusion, which is of course in error. But because they

Beliefs You Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t, Prayer of Agreement

Hi all, Is there anyplace in the 30 years the book of Acts covers where we see teaching that if 2 pray together they will have Jesus in their midst

Correctly Understanding Malachi 3; Windows of Heaven

Hi all, The lady came into my office with emotions running high; partly afraid, partly in anger. "I've done what the pastor says; I tithe and I

Beliefs you Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t, About the Tithe

Hi all, To hear some pastors you would think you are under a curse if you give 9.999% of your income to their church, but pass into blessing if you

Beliefs you Thought were Scriptural but Aren’t, 1 can put 1000 to flight

Hi all, When I was a teenager and just getting to know the Father and Lord, I was reading the gospels for the first time in my life. I was amazed

Questions about the Sabbath #3 of 3

Hi all, I've been sharing how Jesus is our Sabbath-rest, and anything we do in the natural like taking a day off, is a type of the rest in Christ