by Brother Mike | Jan 17, 2022 | Church
The church is actually the body of believers, not a building. If you had said you were going to church to an early Christian they would not understand what you were saying. The church is who we are not where we go. Ephesians 1:22–23, Eph. 2:21-22 Jesus did not die for...
by Brother Mike | May 13, 2023 | Church
The Lord’s Supper is mentioned in the Bible in a number of different ways. Some of the most common words used to refer to it include: Communion: This word comes from the Latin word “communio,” which means “sharing.” Communion is a way for...
by Brother Mike | May 1, 2023 | Predestination
The concept of predestination and human responsibility has been a topic of theological debate for centuries. On one hand, predestination asserts that God has predetermined the destiny of all individuals before they are born, including their salvation or damnation. On...
by Brother Mike | Apr 24, 2023 | Church, Faith & Reason, Judgment
A friend sent me the YouTube Short video below. To put it in quick context, my friend is born and raised Roman Catholic. I do not believe in denominations. The man in the video is Taylor Reed Marshall (born March 29, 1978) is an American Catholic YouTube commentator,...
by Brother Mike | Mar 11, 2023 | Church
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...
by Brother Mike | Mar 6, 2023 | Church
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...
by Brother Mike | Feb 3, 2023 | Science
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...
by Brother Mike | Jan 21, 2023 | Church
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...
by Brother Mike | Jan 14, 2023 | Faith & Reason, Predestination
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...
by Brother Mike | Jan 10, 2023 | Archeology
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...
by Brother Mike | Jan 7, 2023 | Judgment, Philosophy, Psychology
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...
