I’ve often thought of the balancing act of living as a Christian as walking a tightrope, high above a canyon. One slip on the cable and we may plunge to our death, but Christ is the safety cable that comes … Continued
When God created the universe in Genesis 1, the first thing He created was the light. Before the light there was nothing, as “The earth was without form and void.” The light existed, but the darkness didn’t, it was simply … Continued
There are many passages in the Bible about unity, forgiveness, and love. Yet why is it that churches seem to struggle with division, discord, and pain just like any other group? The reason may be obvious: churches are made up … Continued
What if someone wrote a brutally honest book about how to be a manly man who is a “keeper of the garden” and “Champion for the weak and vulnerable,” and that man was a self-described flute playing captain of the … Continued
He looks at you sincerely and says, “Look, you can’t believe anything she says. She says she is your friend, but she is really good at manipulating people.” Suddenly, you doubt everything you thought you knew about them. Was your … Continued
There are many places in the Bible that we are warned about legalism, though the authors do not use the word “legalism.” The Bible warns against relying upon the law and “good works” for justification, versus trusting in the saving … Continued
Chances are there is someone (or maybe multiple someones) in your life that if they were no longer around things would become easier. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easy out that would simply erase them from your … Continued
Whose wisdom do you trust? Do you trust in the wisdom of the flesh, the wisdom of the world? Or do you trust in Christ and hold fast to his promise? At first glance, the wisdom of the world often … Continued
The phrase “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act” comes from Proverbs 3:27. As a Christian, how do we interpret this responsibility, and what does it mean? How … Continued
I haven’t read any of the more famous books by Gary Thomas, such as Sacred Marriage, but I am inclined to want to read it based my impression from When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. Thomas tackles … Continued