Belief In God Won’t Save Anybody
Awhile back I quit trying to justify my faith to certain types of skeptics. I don’t mind explaining what I believe to people who are genuinely trying to understand me. By the grace of God, I am no longer burdened with the obligation to ‘respectfully engage’ with every smug narcissist who yells, ‘prove your god […]
Hurt People Hurt People, Helps No People
“John, you jerk! I don’t need to read any further!! I can tell by the title you’re going to make fun of hurting people! I’ve been hurt! Mocking me makes you an obnoxious, unloving, UNCHRISTIAN JERK!!!” Ouch! That hurts. But it’s okay because you’re a hurt person. You’re allowed to hurt people. In fact, it’s […]
She May Be The Only Jesus He Marries
When the apostle Paul told Christians they ought not be yoked with unbelievers, he was only talking to unlikeable people. Winsome people should fraternize freely with wicked people and woo them into the Kingdom. God tells us not to love the world but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t fall in love with worldly people. A […]
Outcasts Are Not Angels
I hear you saying stuff like, “Jesus accepted the outcasts,” without explaining what you mean by, ‘accepted’ or who you’re calling ‘outcasts.’ Despite all the affirmation you’re getting on social media for this ambiguous assertion, it’s not a good idea to make open-ended claims about how Jesus deals with everyone who is excluded from a […]
I Get It
I think Michael Knowles is a Christian and my opinion of his faith really doesn’t matter. The following commentary is not a judgment on his character or standing with God. Also, I’m not perfect and I make mistakes. Also, I don’t know what goes on in anyone else’s heart. Also, I think God can reach […]
Don’t You Care About Pushing Me Away From Jesus?
When I say I want nothing to do with conceited, boastful, lovers of themselves who have a form of godliness but deny its power, some boastful, conceited, lover of self shows up and says, “People like you are the reason I am not a Christian anymore!” Then some people who identify as Christians burst into […]
Some Ain’t Gonna Make It
In the fantastical land of make-believe where wishful thinking is highly prized, sentiments like this are gleefully celebrated: “I’m not interested in competing with anyone. I hope we all make it.” Whether you are ‘interested’ in competing or not, you’re going to compete. Resources are not infinite. The loaf of bread in your kitchen is […]
Stupid Confidence
Sometimes I try to affirm pagans when they accidentally say something true. When I see a quote proclaiming, “The problem with the world is that intelligent people are full of doubts and the stupid ones are full of confidence,” I can whole heartedly agree. To show solidarity, I posted a scripture to express a similar […]
Sinners Stand And Be Counted!
Christians, you can sit this one out. Sinners! I want to get to know you a little better. Referring to yourself as ‘a sinner,’ is too vague and impersonal. I’d like to know what specific sins are part of your identity. Please let me know which of these labels you would prefer: -Sexually immoral -Idolater […]
It’s Not Just Semantics
I lost a few of you over the gun rail with my last blog entry so I’m going to swing the boat around and attempt to bring you back on board before hoisting sails and leaving you to toss around in the waves of changing doctrines. If someone asked for the time and I said, […]
