Musings of an Unidled Mind
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Living as a Christian in Culture Without Belonging to It
“In this world, not of this world.” This often-repeated paraphrase of Jesus’ words can help us remember our place. But it also risks losing an important direction: we are set apart from the world in order
How Your Relationship With the Bible Should Change as You Mature in Faith
I still have a few of my old college textbooks—physics, statistics, calculus, and such. They’re the same books I had on the first day of class, but my understanding and use of them has changed.
How God Enables Surrender Without Regret
It started with a donut. I was driving down the road and passed a favorite donut shop. Normally, seeing their sign would trigger the urge to pull in and grab a donut—or a dozen. But
Experiencing God Versus Learning About Him: The Difference Between Knowing and Knowledge
NOTE: I have far too many ideas and thoughts stuck as "drafts" because I have this unrealistic need to "polish" every thought. No more. Below is the first of my new "Stream of Consciousness" series
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One of the truest signs of maturity is the ability to disagree with someone while still remaining respectful.
– Dave Willis
Why Faith Without Action Is Dead: Moving Beyond Belief to Experience
What is faith? For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it
Giving Yourself Grace While Pursuing Growth in Holiness
I had a dorm room to myself for one semester way back in 1982. Studying physics and math left little
The Dark Night of the Soul – Poem
Written by St. John of the Cross. c. 1578 I. In a dark night, With anxious love inflamed, O, happy lot!
Why Faith Requires Practice and Experience Beyond Bible Knowledge
What kinds of boots should I buy? What kind of knife? What about a compass (or two)? Gear was the primary
Why Modern Churches Are Removing the Cross and What It Reveals
I have spent a fair amount of time driving the back roads of South and North Carolina. I'm amazed at
Recognizing and Resisting Spiritual Attacks as You Grow in Faith
I was on the track team during my junior year in high school, typically competing in the mile and half-mile races.
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“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, is of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.”
C.S. Lewis – God in the Dock
When Science Meets the Supernatural: Why God Isn’t Constrained by Natural Laws
At 4.2 light-years away, Alpha Centauri is the nearest star system to the earth other than the sun. According to
The Difference Between Looking Like a Christian and Being Transformed by Christ
This weekend I did some carpet cleaning. As I read the instructions on the rental cleaner, a note caught my
What It Means to Fully Surrender Your Life to God Without Knowing What’s Next
I'm down to six hours before I have to be out of my apartment. A little over sixty days ago, God
Why Spiritual Growth Requires Discomfort and Letting Go of the Old Self
"Maybe this isn't about being comfortable." Asked to perform a familiar task in a new setting, a friend of mine offered
How to Wait on God With Purpose Instead of Passive Frustration
In our modern culture, waiting often feels like a complete waste of time. Everything is "instant" and "on-demand". We expect immediate
Why We Can Trust the Reliability of Scripture Across Centuries
Remember the kids' game telephone? A group of kids would sit in a circle. A phrase would be given to the
Finding Peace Through Surrender to God’s Design for Your Life
As we are told in Genesis, God created the universe and everything in the universe. God created the birds, each
Prayers Answered
"Prayer Answered by Crosses" by John Newton I ask’d the Lord, that I might grow In faith, and love, and ev’ry
Learning to Trust God’s Daily Provision Instead of Tomorrow’s Promises
Merriam Webster defines "bird brain" as a stupid person or scatterbrain. Perhaps somewhat unfairly, as many birds are quite intelligent. But
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“When a man is filled with holy truth, the mind rests. … The mind is at peace when it has the truth.”
Charles Spurgeon – May 15, 1859