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...]
The Downside of Jesus
After growing up in a Christian home going to church almost every week all my life, being a youth pastor for 8 years, and having two of my Masters Degrees from seminary, I am well acquainted with Christianity. As much as I enjoy and appreciate being a believer I had a realization this week: There … [Read more...]
Is God Incompetent?
Being Easter, churches across the world will be filled by the regular Christmas and Easter crowds who show up because of obligation and guilt. If God is real shouldn’t we want to worship on a regular basis and not to avoid getting in trouble with family? Reading my Bible this week I came across … [Read more...]
Dating Advice from Jesus
Most people don’t realize it, but Jesus gave some of the best dating advice you’ll ever hear. I’m sure some of you are thinking, “But in Jesus’ day they didn’t date.” You would be correct. Marriage in those days was less: (So-called classy man) “You stir up my hormones; want to go out?” … [Read more...]
Easter: Jesus Gives Religion the Finger
There is a popular song sung in churches today talking about Jesus dying on the cross that says: “Crucified... You took the fall and thought of me above all.” I would like to correct this statement; when Jesus was dying on the cross I’m pretty sure He was actually thinking: “Ow, ow, ow.” There is … [Read more...]