“Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road difficult, so few people find it. –(Matthew 7:13, 14, Common English Bible). What does the above passage mean toContinue reading “Not About Hell: What Jesus Really Meant by the Narrow Path”
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You Are Loved: The Central Message of Scripture
My friends, There is one simple truth in Scripture that can change everything about our world. But we often fail to take it seriously. Consider the words of John: “This is love: it is not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son as the sacrifice that deals with ourContinue reading “You Are Loved: The Central Message of Scripture”
Stop Striving: An Incomplete Interpretation of Psalm 46:10
What if we’ve misunderstood one of the most quoted verses in the Bible? What I’m speaking of is Psalm 46:10. I learned this verse as a young person, and we always used the King James Version (KJV), so this is how I memorized it: “Be still, and know that I am God: I will beContinue reading “Stop Striving: An Incomplete Interpretation of Psalm 46:10”
Failing the Commandments, Clinging to Mercy
Father, You gave us two rules and we didn’t keep either of them. The story of humanity is the story of you telling us the same things over and over and of us failing to follow. For some reason we humans feel the need to create more rules for ourselves, to misinterpret the things you’veContinue reading “Failing the Commandments, Clinging to Mercy”
When Self-Doubt Meets Faith: Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome
“My mom wanted to tell you that she wants to become a Christian. She’s been thinking about it for a long time, but after getting to know you, she decided that it’s the right thing for her.” “I think you bring a lot of strength to this house!” “Christians are good people.” “Just keep doingContinue reading “When Self-Doubt Meets Faith: Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome”
Reevaluating Biblical Inerrancy: A Personal Journey
*Warning: this will make some readers uncomfortable. However, it is important to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with perspectives that differ from your own. Introduction Hi, friends. I know, I know. I’ve been absent for a while. We’ve been packing and preparing for our trip back to the United States. We’re spending time with our families,Continue reading “Reevaluating Biblical Inerrancy: A Personal Journey”
Caffeinated Chronicles: Part 8-Questioning Faith: Navigating the Rapids of Cognitive Dissonance in Lutheran Waters
Talking to myself I have to apologize once more. I’ve let my blog lapse a bit, since I’ve been rather busy the last couple of weeks. I know I have an audience of thousands, just waiting with breath held for my next post. Just kidding. I know I’m mostly talking to myself. That’s ok. InContinue reading “Caffeinated Chronicles: Part 8-Questioning Faith: Navigating the Rapids of Cognitive Dissonance in Lutheran Waters”
Caffeinated Chronicles: Part 4 – From Hymns to Heartache: Unveiling the Facade of Familial Bliss
Well I guess it’s that time. Time for me to begin delving into my faith formation. I’ve touched on it a bit so far, but it goes much deeper than you may perhaps realize. I talked in my previous post about my experience going to church at least three times every week. In that post,Continue reading “Caffeinated Chronicles: Part 4 – From Hymns to Heartache: Unveiling the Facade of Familial Bliss”
Caffeinated Chronicles: Part 1 – From Goat Encounters to Sunday Sermons: My Wild Theological Journey Begins!
This is the first post in sharing about my life and theological journey. Believe me when I say it’s wild ride. I’ll plan on posting a series about the different places I lived and church and life experiences I had. I’ve known about Jesus since I was born. Seriously. I’m not even joking. Ok, perhapsContinue reading “Caffeinated Chronicles: Part 1 – From Goat Encounters to Sunday Sermons: My Wild Theological Journey Begins!”
Judging the Judges
**This is a repost from my other website: givenscalais.org Matthew 23:23-24 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. You blind guides, straining outContinue reading “Judging the Judges”
Coffee & Theology 