**I originally posted this on Sunday, but removed it from FB after seeing I upset someone and was afraid of being offensive. I’m reposting it (with changes), however, because I believe the overall message is important to consider and I don’t want to hide like my natural tendency is to do... look at … [Read more...]
Caring about Jesus dying can be a sign of shame
Jesus dying on the cross and rising again is the foundation of Christianity making it unfathomably important to believers. That being said, there is a point where it can become more of an obsession that leads to shame and self deprecation. I was recently at the annual conference for the group … [Read more...]
Story: Help for Overcoming Anxiety
Debra was feeling even more anxious than usual because she was sitting in the waiting room of the anxiety clinic. She was staring at the stack of waiting room magazines wondering how many germs were on them when an older man came in and sat right beside her, which was weird because she was the only … [Read more...]
For Struggling Catholics (& Christians in general)
I grew up being told I should feel bad for Jesus dying, but should I? Catholic leaders are the worst for this as their decor of choice is Jesus dead on the cross: (interior decorator) “I love how you designed this room with the tall ceiling and gothic windows, but you know what it needs? Statues … [Read more...]
Why I Believe in Adam & Eve & Not Evolution
Yes, this title is true, and no, I’m not being sarcastic... or am I? No, I’m not being sarcastic and that last question was just me being a jerk. My claiming I believe in the Adam and Eve story as described in the Bible is not me being a jerk; it’s actually an honest statement about an important … [Read more...]
How to Share Jesus this Christmas
Christmas is the one time of year people are more open to the idea of Jesus and will even listen to songs about Him, which means, if you’re Christian, Christmas is an incredible season to share your faith. Writing that sentence I think I just heard people groaning... and I’m not sure if that’s the … [Read more...]
Why Christians (& Humanity) Scare Me & How to Overcome It
Christianity has helped the world in incredible ways with helping to develop education, medical care, prison and poverty ministries, and, in general, it’s given a greater sense of morality; even today, Christianity is typically the go-to group for help all across the world when there’s a need. … [Read more...]
God wants us to rest
As a child I remember being told “The more God gives you, the more He expects.” Sounds innocent, right? Not with my twisted brain. It made it feel like I was stuck in a permanent debt to God always needing to do something more and better because He gave me great family, friends, and home. I mean … [Read more...]