Christianity can be weird. There are some Christian practices that, without any context, can leave you scratching your head or feeling awkward. One of these practices is prayer. Look at this example from the Apostle Paul: “… for I know that through your...
Are you a “fix-it” type? You know … the kind of person that wants to be proactive in fixing the problems in your life and sometimes the lives of others? Maybe it shows up when you try to mend relationships with those who are close to you or in your...
Jesus had an odd set of friends and they were the source of all sorts of insults and a bad reputation among some circles. Here’s Jesus’ own words about himself: The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a...
One of the most remarkable things about Christianity is the declaration that believers in Jesus become his adopted brothers and sisters, with God as their Heavenly Father. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the...
“Christianity isn’t a religion, it’s a relationship!” Ever heard that one before? Not only have I heard that one, I’ve said it–many times! I think I had the right motives whenever I used this phrase to passionately defend Christianity’s mischaracterization,...
A year ago, I decided to stop blogging. After 11 years, it had lost a bit of luster for me and most of my interaction with people had moved over to social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. But I missed it and found there were times I had more I...
