Dear Christian Voter, I was saddened to see that someone recently questioned your love for Jesus because of the way you're voting in the upcoming election. That ought not be so. I hereby affirm you as my brother or sister in Christ by virtue of your faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, not by virtue of the ballot you will cast in any … [Read more...]
Prayer for a Wounded Nation
Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the earth and the sky and all that is in them, We come to you humbly, acknowledging to You and reminding ourselves that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men. This means all attempts of mankind to usurp Your authority will result in devastation on this earth. Every. Single. Time. We can see with our own eyes some of the … [Read more...]
2 Overlooked Truths That Will Change Your Life Today
I scoured the pantry for the chocolate chips, my go-to stash when there's no other chocolate in the house. The search wasn't quite frantic, but it was certainly urgent as I sought what my appetite craved. When I finally conceded to myself that the hunt was in vain, I'm pretty sure my shoulders slumped a little. I wasn't going to get my fix. Not this time. As I … [Read more...]
Redeeming Facebook & Being An Online Witness
Applying God's Word to Facebook If you had the chance to meet me in person and thought, "Hey, she's a cool chick. I'd like to have her as a friend. Maybe chat every now and then." And then you asked me if I had Facebook. I would say. "Nope." You would look shocked and ask, "Twitter?" "Uh-uh." I'd reply. With even more skepticism you'd toss out, "Instagram?" "Foursquare?" … [Read more...]
The Case for Faith: Objection #5
As noted in my previous article, I will be detailing important points from each chapter of Lee Strobel’s book, The Case for Faith, in subsequent articles. These articles, by nature, are going to be a bit longer, so I’d grab a snack and some coffee or tea and get ready for some mental exercise! OBJECTION #5: It's Offensive to Claim Jesus is the Only Way to God Lee … [Read more...]