Have you ever been told something that you found difficult to believe? There’s a term for this; it’s called “cognitive dissonance.” It’s defined as the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information. The stronger your belief, the more tension there is when those beliefs are challenged, questioned, or proven …
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A Case Of Mistaken Identity
Have you ever thought you knew someone, but later found out your assumptions and preconceived notions about their true identity were completely wrong? Plot lines involving aliases and undercover agents might make for interesting entertainment, but in the reality of spiritual life, we need to be sure who it is we’re worshipping. In Mark 6, …
The Cure For Doubting
John 20:19-23 and Luke 24:36-49 are two descriptions of the first appearance to the disciples as a group on the evening of the day of His resurrection. Ten of them were gathered together, hiding from the Jews. Having seen Jesus arrested, beaten, and crucified, they were wondering if the religious Jews would come after them …
Come And See!
Come and see. These three little words are a beautiful invitation. I feel like today that everyone simply wants to tell us what to think. We are saturated with information from news outlets, social media, podcasts, Youtube videos, and newspapers. In America alone, more than a million new books are published each year. Indoctrination of …
Are You In The House?
I find it interesting how God directs our thoughts toward a particular subject. I’ve been studying two books of the Bible simultaneously this month, reading 1 John several times a week as part of an online Bible study group, while beginning a 13-week study on Romans with a ladies’ group. It’s amazing how they overlap! …
The Way Of The Word 