The Dangers of Being Easily Influenced (By Really Good People)

When we let ourselves be too easily influenced by other Christians - even the really, super-good ones! - we run the temptation of idolizing them. And then we're crushed and brokenhearted when it turns out that they're not perfect after all. [Click title to read more.]

You Will Never, Ever Pay Money For God’s Grace Or His Love. Don’t Believe Anyone Who Says Otherwise.

If we allow ourselves to believe that God's work in our lives can be purchased with money - if "faith" becomes "how much we are willing to spend" - then we believe that God can be bought. [Click title to read more.]

Your “Comfortable” Is Someone Else’s Blizzard

In fact, sometimes - without even intending to - I expect that other Christians will always respond to situations or think the same things or share the same feelings or hobbies or preferences that I do. And that's hardly the case! [Click title to read more.]

The Perils Inherent To Spiritual Growth

Growth is good. And lots of growth is great! But it can also outpace us. If we're not careful, in times of growth, everything can get out of our control. [Click title to read more.]

Book Review: David Lamb’s God Behaving Badly: Is The God Of The Old Testament Angry, Sexist, and Racist?

A review of David Lamb's God Behaving Badly. [Click title to read more.]

Faith Does Not Think In Terms Of Quantity

Giving up all to serve one isn't something to be ashamed of. It's the kind of math the Bible tells us we're supposed to be best at. [Click title to read more.]

What My Journey With Christian Music Taught Me

For me, Christian music was a soundtrack to the questions and decisions and worries that only a teenager could understand. It was a reminder that it was okay to just do me, and not like what everyone else liked. And it taught me to marvel at all the different ways there were to praise God. [Click title to read more.]