We often judge most harshly those who sin differently than ourselves…but there is hope for each of us
Some people have a mental image of an angry God. This might be due to preachers like Johnathan Edwards from the 18th-century, or from listening to others who portray God as primarily full of wrath and punishment. This is a tough image of God to live with, and probably makes most of us want to avoid… Continue reading What Makes God Angry?
As many times as we may refresh the page, some things are both true and unchangeable.
What would our daily dialogue and shared activities with others look like if we shared what was really on our hearts?
Caring for others, like caring for our homes, is a lot of work. There's no need to pretend, though.
Learning is a good thing, but what happens when we learn what we shouldn't?
We can pretend to ignore the rules, but - unless we're in charge - we don't actually get to change them.
True bravery isn't necessarily found in those who perform crazy stunts, but is present in those who do the right thing in the face of resistance.
Have you ever said something, and then realized later that your statement was right on more levels than you had imagined?
Sometimes, just taking a class isn't enough for us to actually learn anything.
Faith doesn't have to avoid the truth. In fact, it really should be based on truth, if it's worth following.
If you've got a great story to tell, why keep it to yourself?
Just because a comedian announces that he's about to tell a funny joke, that doesn't necessarily make it funny.
If it was our job to testify about something really important, could we persuade the rest of the courtroom of the truth?
We may realize that we should be humble, but why do we have the ability to be humble in the first place?
In a world full of contradictory information, how can we sort out the truth from the noise?
It can be difficult to sort out truth from the noise in a crowded environment, full of those who willfully or unintentionally want to deceive us.
There are a number of shepherds appearing as part of God's plan throughout history, but is that job still part of the church, today?
Aligning ourselves with Jesus requires a visible change in our lifestyle. No amount of claims can compensate for not trying to follow His instructions diligently.
While we may sometimes have a filter in the way, there is nothing like inhaling pure air...or unfiltered truth.
What if every follower of Jesus had such a positive and lasting impact on his or her community that no one would have to think twice when asked "Where is the church?"
Those Who Sin Differently 