Have you ever been let down by someone who claimed to follow Jesus? Maybe you just shook your head and moved on. Or perhaps the disappointment ran deeper, leading you to doubt not only their profession of faith but also the truth of what they said they believed. Today’s post comes from a part of …
Deconstructing Faith
I am working on an idea for a book to help those who may be doubting their faith to the point of redefining core beliefs or deconstructing what they have been taught as truth. I've got a long way to go, but over the next few weeks, I plan to share some of what I've …
Have You RSVP’d?
I’ve been reading Randy Alcorn’s book, Heaven. It’s a great read and is giving me lots to ponder about our future as followers of Jesus. Towards the beginning of the book, he makes a point to remind us that entrance into heaven isn’t our “default” destination after death. In fact, it’s the opposite. Unless we …
What’s Your Opinion?
How strong are your opinions? My mama taught me, “Opinions are like belly buttons: everybody has one!” Did you know the Bible talks about opinions? Romans 14:1 – Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. The NASB translates the Greek noun dialogismos …
The Powers That Be
Romans 13:1-2 – Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. These verses are not difficult …
The Way Of The Word 