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Exploring the church established by Jesus and the Apostles
A friend and brother in Christ, Mac, said the Roman Catholic Church is the one established by Jesus and the Apostles. Of course, I disagree in part. Not because I think the Roman Catholic Church (RCC for short) is illegitimate as a church. I disagree with some main...
Why are we unable to extend kindness to ourselves?
There could be several reasons why people may struggle to give kindness to themselves. Here are a few possibilities: Lack of Self-Awareness: Some people may not have a clear idea of what they want or need as adults, which can make it difficult for them to give to...
Artificial Intelligence
I asked an AI Program to tell me about Jesus. Here is what it wrote all on its own! Jesus of Nazareth, also known as Jesus Christ, is a central figure in Christianity and one of the most important figures in world history. He is believed by Christians to be the...
Different Views on the Rock
The first thing I learned during my course on hermeneutics was a simple axiom. When reading a passage in the Bible within context, if it makes sense seek no other sense. Granted, not all passages are easy to understand. However, most are very clear. This post is...
Are prayers just for communication with God?
Question: So when someone has a problem/health issue, we often pray and ask for prayers. Of course, knowing the outcome is already determined, prayers will not change this. Are prayers just for communication with God? Relationship building, if you will? Showing him...
Pyramids of Egypt
Were the pyramids of Egypt built by the Egyptians? That seems like an easy one to answer but not to those caught up in alternate theories of the world. This came to mind again when a friend sent a link that seemed to indicate the Great Pyramid could not have been...
Availability Cascade -What is that?
An availability cascade is a phenomenon that occurs when a piece of information is repeated so frequently that it becomes accepted as true, even if it is not. This can happen when the information is shared through social media, news outlets, or other forms of...
Peace on Earth
For years we may have heard the passage: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" around Christmas. Typically it is said that way because in America the King James and New King James Bibles were so popular among the majority of...
Judgment in the Bible
The Bible talks about judgment in many ways. The most often cited two words are Judge Not. This particular saying of Jesus is taken out of context by those who are either non-believers or Christians who have never considered the full context. Let's see what the Bible...
A Strange Belief?
There are two subjects I want to address in this post. First, how should we react when our faith is questioned or slandered? Second, is there an answer to people that compare Christianity to other strange religious views? Background Recently a YouTube Short popped up...
God will not give you more than you can handle?
The Audio file below has many variations of this passage. You may prefer to Fast Forward.If you have been a Christian for any length of time you most likely heard the passage from 1 Corinthians 10:13 quoted often. This happened recently to me. I recalled hearing long...
Science & Reality
One of the biggest challenges I have faced is the argument over creation. I want to address this immediately as it will often come up. I'm a very serious person when it comes to science and the philosophical theories that surround the subject of creation. I do not...