Christian Growth
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Doctrine is Not Your Enemy
Something I wish more people understood, is that theology and doctrine are not enemies of Christianity. I see so much animosity, by professed Christians, toward those who are concerned with doctrine, who value…
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The Precious Wound of Repentance
𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. I have experienced painful things in my lifetime, but truly, it was when God began to reveal to me the depth of my sin, and how it had offended Him, by far,…
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A Closer Look at the Heart of Inspiration
I think there are a lot of times we walk away from something believing we are “inspired.” Something impacts us and we rise up, ready to go, or do, or be. I wonder…
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Forgiveness: A Decisive Act of Obedience
I don’t know if there’s anything more fundamental in Christianity than the concept of “forgiveness”. One of the very first steps we take, in our walk with Christ, is accepting that He has…
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Navigating Noise in the 21st Century Church World
I haven’t been writing a whole lot these days. I find myself pausing frequently before I let my fingers start flying across a keyboard. I suppose the main reason for that, is that…
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Developing Roots: The Search for Substance
Today, in Science, we read about “roots” in a Botany textbook. I was impressed to discover, that when roots cannot find adequate moisture and nutrients in the soil around them, it drives them…
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The Most Important Lessons of 2022
Like most of the population, I am spending the day, reflecting on the previous year, and preparing my heart and mind for the next. I am amazed by how different our life is…
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The Truth About Anxiety
Anxiety. I wish I could tell you it’s never an issue for me, but I can’t. To be real with you, I’ve battled it like the plague since childhood. I know what it’s…
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The Confused Christian
There was a point in my life, that I walked through a harrowing valley of spiritual confusion. I used to believe that, if a person was a Christian and they loved the Lord,…
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What is Holiness?
Several years ago, I kept asking myself that question…. every day, for months, because in the background, I was frustrated with inconsistencies, and perplexed by extraneous demands. I couldn’t wrap my head around…
