Romans 10:17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. This is such a powerful verse. Just twelve words here in the NASB translation. It jumped out to me, however, because I learned a slightly different version as a child (the KJV): So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing …
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How To Reconstruct Your Faith
A few months ago, the area I live in was ravaged by two storms. Over fifteen inches of rain fell in a twenty-four-hour period, soaking the ground and causing creeks, streams, and rivers to begin to rise. Before we could catch our breath, Hurricane Helene bore down on the mountain towns of Western North Carolina, …
How To Trust God When The World Feels Unstable
Record-setting earthquakes are destroying cities. Raging forest fires are consuming thousands of acres. Hurricanes are causing never-before-seen flood levels. Tropical storms are bringing massive tsunamis. And that’s just nature. What about the cultural, political, and religious landscape of our world? Gender is now “fluid.” Just imagine who you want to be, and you are! Government …
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Give Me A Faith Like Naomi
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you …
The Deconstruction of Faith
Recently, I have been pondering something I believe God is bringing to my attention. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. It's called “deconstruction,” and it’s a growing topic among professing believers. If you’re on social media, you’ve probably encountered a testimonial or interview where a well-known or popular singer or speaker talks about “deconstructing” their faith. …