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October 2023

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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

July 2023

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 22, 2023

Why Do Christians Act Like Monkeys?

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

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...

April 2023

April 23, 2023

Is Repetitive Prayer a Sin?

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

February 2023

February 24, 2023

How To Create Sacred Space in Your Home

Every religion in the world has sacred places. Why shouldn't your home be a sanctuary?...

February 21, 2023

What’s The Best Way to Question God and Others?

Young children are always asking questions. It’s endearing when they ask, “Mommy, why is the...

February 06, 2023

Don’t Feed the Vampires: Hurting Yourself to Help Others

Sometimes, I slit my own wrist to give someone else a transfusion. I even offer...

February 01, 2023

The Difference Between Mental Illness and Demonic Possession

“An inmate told me he had spirits,” said the prison chaplain. “And he wanted to...