Christianity is not a religionThe definition of religion is: What we DO to gain God’s favor. In other words, religion is spelled “D-O.” It consists of trying to DO enough things to somehow please God, earn forgiveness, and deserve entrance into heaven. The problem with religion ... Read More
I love the story Jesus tells about the Tax Collector and the Pharisee in Luke 18:9-14. Jesus tells the parable in the temple—the place where people come face to face with God. In doing so, He answers the question: How do I gain God’s favor? In other words, what do I do to be in a ... Read More
There’s nothing like a good book. A good book will captivate our imagination, provide a brief escape from reality, or challenge us to think, feel, learn, and even grow in new ways. You can tell a lot about a person by what book they're reading. The books we chose reflect the ... Read More
On my way to the coffee shop I began to get excited about the conversation. I love meeting new people. I wondered who this guy was, what made him tick, and how I could serve him. It wasn’t a far drive from the office. I didn’t want coffee. What I wanted ... Read More
:: I grew up believing God exists—and that it takes a lot more faith to believe that He doesn't. The reality of God "smallered" me, but I did not know God. Intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually — God was good, but foreign. :: In the 7th grade I attended an Episcopal Church in ... Read More