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A common Evangelical teaching says that we all commit idolatry by putting secular priorities and entertainment before God. I ran across another example today in a devotional called "Connect the Testaments". The reading was Ezekiel 6:1 - 8:18 (one of the harshest portrayals of God's wrath against...

We often hear the question about tribes in remote villages that may never have heard of Jesus. Or at the very least, they don't understand the doctrine of the Trinity or substitutionary atonement. Yet John 14:6 says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except...

I've been reading Sex for Christians by Lewis Smedes off and on lately, and I came across an interesting approach to handling personal distortions that could lead to sinful lifestyle patterns. It was presented in a chapter about homosexuality, but I think it could apply to just about any...

I've been wondering about something recently, and I'm curious to hear other opinions. Is the behavioral gap narrowing between those in Christ and those outside? When Paul wrote to the Gentiles, Pagan society was less "moral" by Biblical standards (particularly in Rome). Today, adherence to...

I just posted this in a specific topic, but I thought I would post it here to get some general thoughts and perspectives. I've been thinking about weaknesses that the devil finds and exploits in us. I believe that every single Christian has a disposition towards one of these three groups...

I've been a Christian as long as I can remember. As I continue to experience different perspectives, the thing that baffles me the most is the zeal with which many Christians defend their denomination and their take on theological hot topics as absolutely correct. I'm really interested to hear...

I'm looking for some really uplifting, up-tempo, fun gospel artists or albums. For example, what gospel music would go great with a "spirited" run on a trail in the summer heat? Any suggestions?

I posted this on my blog (VertigoAge) tonight, but I thought I'd post it here as a reminder for all of us to slow down and savor the Word. Also, just to spread a little positivity. :) When I read the Bible, I often go too fast. I catch myself reading it like the plot of a novel. Every once in...

I copied this from my latest blog post. I hope it brings some peace to a few of you, and maybe a glimpse that your life may not be as bad as it seems. ----- Have you ever noticed that some of the most joyful hymns were written by slaves in early America? Their lives were awful, but they took...

First of all, let me say that my nearly two months on this site have been really beneficial, uplifting, and fun! I'm trying to give back too, as you can see by my post count. All Christians have a ministry, and it is clear that this site is a big part of it for some of you here. For a...

Hello all. I recently decided to start up a blog and podcast to do something that has traditionally been outside my comfort zone: talking about my faith. I'm also mixing in elements of another big interest area of mine: our modern culture of technology. I'm new at this stuff, so I was hoping...