Jesus said for us to go into all the world to preach the Gospel. (Matthew 28:19-20) But not only are most of us unwilling to leave the comforts of home to go preach; most of us are hazy on what the Gospel actually is! After all, if the Gospel is simply “Jesus died on theContinueContinue reading “What Is the Gospel?”
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The Limitations of Logic
I considered calling this “Lean Not On Your Own Understanding”. Or “My Thoughts Are Not Your Thoughts”. But “Limitations of Logic” sat better with me. For context, I’m a logical guy. My dad was a math teacher, and I’m a chess enthusiast. I think logic is a great thing, and one of our greatest giftsContinueContinue reading “The Limitations of Logic”
Are You Really Following Jesus? 5 Marks of a True Disciple
In many parts of the world, Christianity is everywhere in name — but much rarer in practice. Church buildings fill city streets. Bibles are sold by the millions. Entire nations still identify as “Christian.” And yet, when we compare much of modern Christianity with the actual teachings of Jesus, an uncomfortable question emerges: How manyContinueContinue reading “Are You Really Following Jesus? 5 Marks of a True Disciple”
Why true Christianity is virtually dead…
‘Christians’ are a dime a dozen these days. Anybody can claim to be one. And in a political climate where it’s advantageous to make such a claim, the number of counterfeits popping up has never been greater. But amidst a sea of fakes and frauds using ‘faith’ to mask ambitions of greed, the number ofContinueContinue reading “Why true Christianity is virtually dead…”
Following Jesus Beyond Buildings
Most of us equate following Jesus with going to church. So when we hear Jesus say, “Come, follow Me,” we assume He is inviting us to a building — a designated house of worship — and telling us to meet Him there. But what if Jesus was actually inviting us into something far more radical…ContinueContinue reading “Following Jesus Beyond Buildings”
The Subtle Danger of Pride
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) Pride is a sin — one of the biggest, in fact – holding us back from experiencing God’s best, and showing His love to others. But we have almost no hope of overcoming it unless we first recognize it for the problemContinueContinue reading “The Subtle Danger of Pride”
The Forgotten Sermon: “Forsake All”
One message you rarely hear preached in church these days is “Forsake All.” In fact, most Christians today have probably never even heard that Jesus preached it, much less that He said forsaking everything is required to be His disciple. let it all go! But He did. And in this post, I’ll show you whyContinueContinue reading “The Forgotten Sermon: “Forsake All””
What It Really Means to Live by Faith
What do you rely on most in life? Your paycheck? Your savings account? Your job security? The Bible says, “the just shall live by faith”. (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17, Hebrews 10:38). But if we’re honest, most of us live by sight. We depend on what we can see, measure, or count in our hands. YetContinueContinue reading “What It Really Means to Live by Faith”
Reclaiming The Way 