Often times people are turned off by Christianity because they think they can’t live up to what the lifestyle requires. But in reality, you and I have been granted everything we will ever need to live a triumphant Christian life. The Truth does not bind us to a burdensome lifestyle, but rather, it sets us […]
Worship: More Than Meets the Eye
When you hear the word “worship”, what comes to mind? Something you do during a service at church? With music? And other believers? Worship can and often does involve these things, but there’s much more to worship than that. To understand worship we should look to what the Bible says about it.
We All Have Questions, So Explore God
Sometimes seemingly unanswered questions can lead to doubt in the truth of Christianity. But when exactly does doubt become unbelief? Answer: when we let it. Our questions, even doubts, don’t have to result in unbelief. They are normal, shouldn’t be ignored, and can actually bring us to do something that is extremely important . . .
Accepting Christ is Just the Beginning
Deciding to follow Jesus is often the most exciting time in a person’s life. It’s a time full of joy and peace. It can also be an overwhelming or even scary time as it may mean going against what was taught growing up or feeling vulnerable at the acknowledgement that life will never be the […]
Is the Bible Really That Important?
A lot of pastors harp on reading the Bible. They will tell you to dedicate time everyday, often before anything else, to the reading and study of Scripture. But what’s the big deal? Is it actually crucial that we set aside time for it? And if so, why? Here are a few reasons why the Bible […]
Understanding God’s Will for Your Life
“What is God’s will for my life”? This is a question most Christians ask throughout their lives. It actually causes a lot of Christians anxiety because they are worried they might miss God’s will for them. It’s right to want to do God’s will, but when it comes to what job we should have or where […]
A Challenge: Deconstruct Your Self-Centered Life
It’s easy to live a life that revolves around one person: you. After all, it’s how our culture encourages us to live. At every turn we are told to look out for number one, our self. We are taught to follow our hearts, let nothing or no one hold us back, to view the fulfillment […]
Why We’re Called to Have a Child-like Spirit
Are you familiar with the Christian call to have a child-like spirit? Jesus speaks about it in the Gospels. Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 18:3 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall […]
Accepting Brokenness?
What is brokenness? What does God think of it? And how should the body of Christ handle it? The answers to these questions reveal how freeing Christianity is. The word broken indicates that something is not how it was intended to be, and that’s the reality of humankind. Because of the Fall, everyone is affected by sin […]
How Do I Pray?
We’ve explored the difference prayer can make, and we found that not only has God promised that he hears and will answer prayers, but that a lifestyle of prayer transforms the heart. But how are we supposed to pray? Despite knowing the importance of prayer sometimes this question still looms.
