There is a saying that goes, “Everybody expected Somebody to do something, but Nobody did it.” As Christians, we care a lot about many things going on in the world today. At least, that is how it would appear. The noise of the Internet is full of us, clamoring to shout our positions from the […]
What Is A Jesus Freak Like In Today’s World
We’ve been hearing the term Jesus Freak since the late ’60s. A term coined to be a slur against the people of the Jesus Movement, these Believers took the term for themselves and wore it with pride. Indeed, there was much going on in the country at the time. The youth were raging against the […]
Why We Don’t Have To Earn God’s Love
We are told we do not have to earn God’s love. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? Turns out, getting this concept is a little trickier than it looks. If you have found yourself sore over something you’ve done and you’re feeling sure that God is disappointed in you, trust that you are not alone. And […]
How To Explain Honoring The LORD With Your Body
For new Christians, getting to the part where they are willing to surrender their lives to Jesus is a monumental step. Pride wants us to manage our own lives. Prides says we don’t need another way. In the context of managing our own bodies, all we think we need before Jesus is a little more […]
Explaining Why You Can’t Always Get What You Want From God
When you start talking to strangers about God and they respond, something happens. They start to slow down and relax. They feel more open to sharing about how they feel about God or the idea of who they think God is. They’ll tell you reasons why they stopped believing in God. Sometimes they will tell […]
Helping New Christians Understand What Being A New Creation In Christ Is All About
Becoming a new Christian is typically a very exciting time for someone. They are on the brink of something totally new to them. The possibilities seem endless. Their smile is three times the normal size. They are awash in congratulations and hugs from fellow church members. Being told you are a new creation in Christ […]