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July 2023

July 28, 2023

Is It Ok to Be Friends with People of Other Faiths?

Many Christians want to know, is it okay to be friends with people of other...

July 24, 2023

Will Christians Receive Crowns in Heaven?

Will Christians receive crowns in heaven? What does the Bible say about spiritual rewards? The...

July 20, 2023

How Should the Church Include Intersex People?

Without meaning to, the Church often excludes intersex people. Here’s what one hurting commenter said...

July 17, 2023

If People Struggle Anyway, Why Pray?

Countless scriptures adjure believers to pray for one another. But if painful and pleasant come...

July 14, 2023

When Prayers of Protection and Healing Fail

If people still have accidents, sickness, and other tragedies even when we pray for them,...

July 11, 2023

Facing the Forgotten Martyrs (The Ones We Killed)

Have you heard about the forgotten martyrs in the Bible? Our Bible heroes murdered these...

July 08, 2023

Which is Better—A Paper Bible or Digital?

Is the debate between a paper or digital Bible merely a preference? Is there a...

July 04, 2023

Finding Peace Through One-Word Prayer

Christian mantras can help you can find peace through one-word prayer. Here are three short...

June 2023

June 29, 2023

A Letter to the SBC, Regarding Female Pastors

A former Southern Baptist Pastor congratulates the SBC for its decision against female pastors. (Wink,...

June 26, 2023

Open Your Soul with One-Word Prayer

My previous articles about one-word prayer suggest Christian mantras to open your soul to God....

June 22, 2023

The Ethiopian Eunuch and Transgender, Intersex, & Asexual Folks

The story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch demonstrates how the Church should welcome and...

June 19, 2023

When Did Jesus Mention Transgender, Intersex, and Asexual Folks?

When did Jesus mention transgender, intersex, and asexual folks? Let's see what he had to...

June 15, 2023

Worship God with One-Word Prayer

Prayer is best when we let our words be few—or even a single word. Here...

June 11, 2023

Take Off Your Clothes! Flash Your Tats!

Why do some avoid tattoos due to religious prohibitions, while others treat their bodies as...

June 08, 2023

How to Pray a One-Word Prayer

Most of us have prayed the one-word prayer, “God!” in moments of surprise and crisis....

June 05, 2023

“Should You Be Loyal to Your Church?”

Loyalty is a virtue in many relationships. Let’s look at different types of loyalties and...

June 02, 2023

When is Feeling Empty a Good Thing?

Usually, feeling empty is bad—like a hungry stomach or a heart vacant of love. But...

May 2023

May 29, 2023

How To Decide When Jesus’ Teachings Are Silent

Jesus’ moral and ethical teachings are great—as far as they go. But how do you...

May 25, 2023

Does the Holy Spirit Point to Jesus? Or the Other Way Around?

Many Christians say that the Holy Spirit’s purpose is to point to Jesus. But what...

May 22, 2023

Why Do Christians Act Like Monkeys?

Everywhere you go, you find Christians who act like monkeys, insisting on their own way...

May 18, 2023

When Jesus Talked About Deconstruction

Many conservatives criticize the deconstruction movement. But, as a Carpenter, Jesus knew the value of...

May 15, 2023

How to Revive Your Prayer Through Lectio Divina

If you’re honest, sometimes your Bible reading and prayer life can get a little dull....

May 12, 2023

Stop Saying, “There, But for the Grace of God, Go I.”

Stop saying, “There, but for the grace of God, go I.” This little phrase means...

May 09, 2023

What to Do When Your Spirit Feels Clogged

Like clogged pipes, sometimes our spirits develop a backup. Here's what to do when your...

May 05, 2023

What If the Church Valued Diversity?

What if the Church valued diversity and welcomed differences instead of feeling threatened by them?...

May 01, 2023

We Don’t Need the National Day of Prayer

We don’t need the National Day of Prayer. It promotes American Christian Nationalism that pushes...

April 2023

April 27, 2023

What if the Church Focused on Justice Instead of Just-Us?

What if the Church focused on justice instead of "just-us" that insists on conformity, selfishness,...

April 23, 2023

Is Repetitive Prayer a Sin?

Is repetitive prayer a sin? Many people believe that meditation and mantras violate Jesus’ teaching...

April 20, 2023

Jesus and the One-Point Sermon

How can you preach a more memorable message and have people get your point? Try...

April 17, 2023

Goldilocks Zone for Sermons: Too Long, Too Short, or Just Right?

What’s the Goldilocks zone for sermons? Is there a sermon length that is not too...