The weight of the world was slowly pressing down on me. Each morning I watch 30 minutes of news, which is more than enough to be reminded of the broken state of our world. I was feeling burned out at work. This was compounded by repeated network failures over three weeks after changing to a... Continue Reading →
How Do Others View Christians?
I've been reading a new book (or at least new to me) called Unchristian by David Kinnaman. This book is based on years of research performed by the Barna Group. It is aimed at how Christians are perceived by those outside of the church. Why does this matter? Their perceptions tell us how effective our... Continue Reading →
#7 Who Is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? This is a complicated question to answer. History tells us that Jesus was a man who lived 2000 years ago and started a religious movement that is still alive and well today. He was born into the world and later died by crucifixion. These established historical facts document the humanity of Jesus.... Continue Reading →
#4 Why Did Religious Leaders Hate Jesus?
Why did religious leaders hate Jesus? Jesus never hesitated to call on behaviors that were displeasing to God. The religious leaders of the day prioritized their own needs and social status over the needs of the people. They appeared very righteous on the outside, but their hearts were far from God. Jesus drew attention to... Continue Reading →
Where Should I Go When I Have Questions?
We all struggle with questions of some kind. In fact, at this point in history there is very little that is not in question. We question our future, our identity, and our purpose. We question our political leaders, lawmakers, and law enforcers. We question the motives of science and of corporations. Strangely, with so much... Continue Reading →