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Let’s get real. 5 reasons why you shouldn’t become a Christian.

We live in a very chaotic world. Everywhere you turn, there are new religions popping up. New doctrines entering the..

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The day I stopped being a Christian. And why it was the most liberating...

I know the title of this article will sound strange to my dedicated readers. Don’t close the browser window just..

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My continuing journey to be more like Jesus. The art of keeping things simple

I truly am a simple guy. I barely made it through high school with mostly C’s, maybe a B here..

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My continuing journey to be more like Jesus. The art of loving our enemies

I was listening to Matthew 5 on my phone today while pedaling away on the stationary bike we now have..

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Following Jesus is a journey. It’s different for everyone. And the end result...

Faith is a journey. You might not always end up where you think. In fact, my journey is taking me..

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To the families of those affected by the Umpqua Community College tragedy.

There truly are no words. People like me will try and define this tragedy with colorful prose and grammatical symmetry,..

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Tee Time.

A soft breeze tickles my face as I stare, motionless, at the expanse of green before me. The white ball..

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So, yesterday we went to church

As most of you know by now, I’m not a huge fan of what going to church means in our..

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You may not agree with people. But, you don’t have to be a jack wagon about it

Some of the most vicious battles take place on a daily basis, but they are never displayed on network television...

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Our beliefs and convictions about God, Heaven, and all the rest are very...

I believe in God, that He exists, but I can’t prove it. I believe that one day Believers will go..

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Following Jesus is a journey most likely filled with more questions than...

I can’t believe some of the questions I’ve been asking lately. Serious questions. Deep ponderings that have completely destroyed most..

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If it weren’t for our children, parenting would be a piece of cake.

I’ve been a parent for nearly sixteen years. I had more hair back then. At least, I think I did...

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Christians, let’s shine some perspective and truth onto persecution, shall...

We see it everyday. Somewhere in the United States, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. Their stories flood social..

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After the events in Paris, a prayer for all of humanity

I wake up this morning, my eyes open wide I shake my head in disbelief, nightmares invaded my sleep Bombings,..

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Let’s be honest. “In God We Trust” doesn’t mean a freakin’ thing

“In God We Trust” It was adopted as the nation’s motto in 1956. From what I’ve seen lately, they are..

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A desperate plea from a father and husband. Where is our mercy, our compassion?

I’m not sure we will make it. The days are growing long, the nights even longer. I am so tired...

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ISIS, a Christian’s response, and the enduring belief that there is still...

The day of the Paris attacks, I journeyed through quite the deluge of emotions. Shock. Anger. Heartbreak. Helplessness. I always..

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Christians, stop pointing fingers at one another. It’s time for the Church to...

For the past two weeks, social media has been nothing more than a battle ground. I guess with so many..

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On the eve of Thanksgiving, football, parades, and an empty chair…life never...

Firsts are usually a good thing. A baby speaks their first words. Takes their first steps. Experiences their first birthday...

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Forget about Christmas. We need to worry about getting Christ back into...

I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. The famous quote..

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