What did Jesus teach? Jesus taught things that were very revolutionary for the time. He showed special regard for those who were overlooked or rejected by others by teaching equality among all of God's children. The following scripture translated by the Message Bible explains the heart of his message in our modern language: “You’re blessed... Continue Reading →
#1 Was Jesus a Real Person?
Was Jesus a real person? Yes. Jesus was a real historical person, and he is documented by multiple sources outside of the Bible. Only a few decades after his crucifixion, Jesus was mentioned by both Jewish and Roman historians. Their accounts describe aspects of the life and death of Jesus. He is also documented in... Continue Reading →
Myth #2: Being Good Enough
We live in a society that is constantly reminding us that we are not enough. We are not attractive enough... rich enough... popular enough... smart enough... successful enough... the list goes on. Various media show us glimpses of other people's lives. The illusion that they have it all only serves to reinforce our insecurities. We... Continue Reading →
Christianity: Separating Truth From Myth
We are all too familiar with deception in the world today. Opportunists prey on the vulnerable and are always looking for their next target. Because of phishing scams we have learned to be cautious of phone calls, text messages, and emails. We even have to be wary when the message appears to be from a... Continue Reading →
What Is Truth?
I was recently watching a documentary about disinformation and its lasting effects. One comment was particularly unsettling - "we are living in a post-truth era". What does this mean? It means we no longer know the truth when we hear it. In fact, we no longer know truth when we see it. Because of abundant... Continue Reading →