by Cameron Buettel We live in a therapeutic culture that seems determined to do away with sin. Adultery and every form of immorality has been re-classified as sex addictions. Addictions to drugs and alcohol are classified as diseases, not the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson Christians sometimes find their theology in the strangest places. That’s not meant as an indictment—most of us are not searching for truth outside the confines of Scripture. But the church seems to have a nasty habit... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Cameron Buettel Have you noticed how some Christians speak a different language when they pray? I’m not referring to speaking in “angelic” gibberish language or whatever passes for “speaking in tongues” these days.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Cameron Buettel My early months as a Christian were a joyous feast of fellowship. There was nothing I loved more than to be with my new brothers and sisters in Christ. Every believer I knew seemed so sanctified and intimate with the Savior. I... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Gabriel Powell “Please pray for traveling mercies as we go to . . .” I don’t eat a lot of sushi, but when I do, one of the ingredients is usually imitation crab. To me, “traveling mercies” is imitation crab in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Cameron Buettel The church has fallen into a dangerous pattern when it comes to divine direction. Too many believers today are trying to hear directly from God—whether through an audible voice or a stirring of their souls. Worse still are... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Cameron Buettel One doesn’t simply invite himself over to the White House for a night in the Lincoln Bedroom, or into Buckingham Palace for tea with the Queen. No matter how earnest your desire or assertive your request, you will be denied... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
If an unbeliever with no religious background walked into your local church, what sense—if any—would he or she be able to make of phrases like “Ask Jesus into your heart,” “I felt led,” or “Let go and let... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson As believers, we know we’re called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). But are you ever discouraged or underwhelmed by what little difference your life seems to make? Are you concerned that your influence... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by Jeremiah Johnson Imagine you see a drowning man, and the life preserver in your hand is all that stands between him and certain death. You wouldn’t disguise the flotation device to resemble the water in which he was drowning. You... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
