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November 2023

November 09, 2023

No Condemnation in Christ Jesus—What Does the Bible Mean?

Do you struggle with your sin nature? When the book of Romans says there is...

November 06, 2023

Dressed to Impress: Who Do You Think You’re Fooling?

At church, it's easy to confuse dressing to impress people, with dressing to please God....

November 02, 2023

Does God Care What I Wear to Church?

Does God care what I wear to church? When I get ready on Sundays, should...

October 2023

October 29, 2023

Is It Mental Health, or Guns?

Eighteen people are dead in Lewiston, Maine—victims of yet another shooting rampage. People are still...

October 26, 2023

What You Need to Know About Breaking Generational Curses

Many talk about generational curses passed down from parent to child, and on down the...

October 23, 2023

Foiled Again! Blessings and Curses in the New Testament

The Old Testament talks a lot about curses, but what about the New Testament? Do...

October 18, 2023

Foiled Again! Blessings and Curses in the Hebrew Bible

Do we have the power to bless and curse others? The Hebrew Bible suggests that...

October 15, 2023

Cussing, Swearing, & Cursing: Do Words Really Matter?

What is the difference between cussing, swearing, and cursing? Beyond corrupt speech, do we really...

October 13, 2023

Darts and Dice: Gambling with God’s Will

Can you determine God’s will through games of chance like darts and dice? Just because...

October 10, 2023

How Taoism Made Me a Better Christian

In Quoir/Patheos's collaborative bestselling book Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree, I discuss how...

October 07, 2023

“What’s Canadian Thanksgiving Aboot?” An American Explains

"What's Canadian Thanksgiving aboot?" my American friends ask, emphasizing the final word. Here's why I'm...

October 04, 2023

Can Religion and Spirituality Benefit Mental Health?

A hospital chaplain, pastor, and behavioral health specialist discusses the connection between religion/spirituality and mental...

September 2023

September 29, 2023

21 Scary Bible Costume Ideas for Holy-Ween

When your church's alternative to Halloween prohibits ghosts and ghouls, you can dress as a...

September 25, 2023

How Neopaganism Has Made Me a Better Christian

In the Quoir/Patheos book, Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree I discuss the influence...

September 22, 2023

Worship Services, Or Service-Worship?

Sure, your church has worship services. But does it have service-worship? Here’s how your congregation...

September 18, 2023

Why You Can’t Gain by Losing

You can't gain by losing. We all know people who try to improve their lives...

September 14, 2023

Magic, Miracles, or Manifestations: God’s Economy of Love

When we put the right mental, emotional, and spiritual energy into things, we get to...

September 11, 2023

January 6—The New September 11

January 6 is the new September 11. You don’t even have to say the year—people...

September 08, 2023

Could Suicide Prevention Tools Have Saved Judas Iscariot?

Jesus' betrayer Judas ended his life with a rope. But what if his death were...

September 04, 2023

Is Gambling a Sin?

“I know it's a sin to gamble,” she said. I told her, “I'll bet you...

August 2023

August 31, 2023

Bed Bath and the Great Beyond: What Can Dying Churches Learn?

Bed Bath and Beyond has gone to the Hereafter. But is there an afterlife for...

August 28, 2023

Calling Jason Aldean a Heathen—”Try That in a Small Town!”

Try calling Jason Aldean a heathen in a small town! If you don't know the...

August 24, 2023

Female Pastors Aren’t the “Husband of One Wife.” So…?

If the SBC excludes women from ministry, it will need to expel everyone! 1 Timothy...

August 20, 2023

“What is the Opposite of Love?” by Guest Writer Jack Thomas

What is the opposite of love? Guest writer Jack Thomas shares a perspective based on...

August 18, 2023

6 Steps to Finding Your Superpower

Who would win in a race—Superman or the Flash? Here are six steps to finding...

August 14, 2023

Good Guys Vs. Bad Buys: Christians and Self-Defense

Jesus said to love our enemies. How does this apply when physical violence is a...

August 11, 2023

How to be a Giveasheetmotherfather

"You're a real giveasheetmotherfather," said my client, Dave. (Although, that’s not his real name and...

August 07, 2023

No, Jesus’ Death Was Not Your Fault

"Jesus died for your sins," makes Jesus' death your fault. This is spiritually abusive and...

August 04, 2023

Racist “Try That in a Small Town” Vs. Reconciling “So Long, Dixie”

For an alternative to Jason Aldean's veiled racism in his new song, "Try That in...

August 01, 2023

Jesus and Melchizedek: Christ in Another Religion

Is it possible to find Christ in another religion? The author of Hebrews says the...