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Tag: faith
How do We Love Forever
How do we love forever? Do you want a love relationship with a solid chance of lasting for as long as you do? It seems to be a common desire that we want a love that will last. In Part 1 we discussed what love is, if you missed it, click here. Before we take…
What is Love?
What is love? This may be one of the most important questions in life. And one of the most incorrectly answered ones. Perhaps you “fell in love.” Maybe you “love pizza.” Or someone told you “I’ll love you forever,” and then later said, “I don’t love you anymore.” You may have seen “Choose Love” on…
Harness the Power of Doubts about Christianity, Part II
The author explains that experiencing doubt about faith is common, even among biblical figures. The core message is that God’s love is profound and unchanging, as illustrated in Zephaniah 3:17, where God is depicted as rejoicing over his people with singing. Accepting this love helps overcome spiritual doubts.
Regarding Butker—The Time I Told a Military Pilot to Value His Wife and Family
The narrative follows the struggles of a military C-130 instructor who encounters moral dilemmas concerning work-life balance through conversations with his copilots. The instructor supports placing family over work commitments, a stance conflicting with mainstream career-focused perspectives. These interactions highlight broader cultural critiques regarding personal values versus professional achievements, ultimately emphasizing the importance of family…
Harness the power of doubts about Christianity, Part I
In the throes of doubt, even the devout like John the Baptist and Jesus’ disciples experienced uncertainty. Emphasizing that such doubts are commonplace among believers, the narrator offers reassurance that feeling this way is not unusual—even those closest to Jesus doubted. Consequently, he suggests looking to Jesus’ reactions of grace and a promised continuous presence…
Superhero Gets 4-Star Review!
John M. Murray reviews Stephen K. Moore’s self-help book “Superhero,” which uses a plane’s near-crash allegory to advise on mental health and personal betterment. Blending faith with science, it offers steps for self-improvement and social cohesion, tackling diverse issues. Though Christianity-based, it’s inclusive to all faiths and ends with a practical workbook.
White, Wheat, or Jesus?
So, these folks get fed by Jesus one afternoon with food miraculously expanded by our Savior. He took the meal of a young boy and fed more than 5,000 people. Some of these people evidently didn’t get it. There was a big message in what Jesus did–and they totally missed the point. The very next…
Rejoice Always, Really?
So the Apostle Paul is problematic. He says things like “Pray without ceasing” and “give thanks in all circumstances.” (I Thes. 5:17) As I said in an earlier article about the “pray without ceasing” admonishment from the same text—this one is a bit difficult. Okay, it’s a whole lot difficult. Life gets really tough—there is…
Pray Without Ceasing? Really?
So. yeah, the Bible says to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17). For the longest time I thought that was sort of metaphorical. What Paul the Apostle really meant was “pray regularly” or “pray a lot.” Not any more. Paul was on to something vital to our spiritual formation—something profound and…beautiful. We can and should…
The Need for a Spiritual Reset, Part II
In Part I, we discussed how sometimes when things aren’t going well in just about any area of life, we could benefit from a reset. This is especially true in spiritual matters. While many have identified problems amongst the people of God, the suggested solutions are often unbiblical and not helpful in advancing the kingdom…
