If I were in charge of the universe, I would most certainly do things differently. Hey, this is a given. God already said that his ways are not my ways. I also know that his...

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Things I Used to Believe, but Now I’m Not So Sure

You are either 100% correct in doctrine or you are not correct at all I believed this for a long time. A pastor I loved and admired once told me this. But if this is the case,...

“Still Waiting for Something Good to Come Out of It” or Here in the Real World

I am different than a lot of people. When things are consistently falling apart in my life, I don’t only like to hear from others that are having train wrecks in their...

Why Some People Believe and Others Don’t

Also titled “Dealing with Doubt: Part 5 – Spiritual Doubt.” See previous posts on doubt here. Why do some people believe and others don’t? Some of the...

Dealing with Doubt: Part 4 – Intellectual Doubt

“Ninety-nine percent truth and one percent error amounts to one-hundred percent error.” This is what I was taught when I was nineteen-years-old. And I believed it....

Why Paul Should Not Always Be Our Example in Confrontation

People often appeal to Paul’s example when confronting people concerning false doctrine or sin in their lives. His polemics, especially to the Galatians, are often used to...

Dealing with Doubt – Part 3: Emotional/Experiential Doubt

If John the Baptist doubted, I don’t think anyone should feel too ashamed when they doubt. I believe that we as Christians doubt all sorts of things. We doubt our...

Theology is More Than Head Knowledge

I was at a meeting the other day where a committee from the board asked some students to come in and share their experiences and provide input. One theme that came up, was...

“Memorize these Two Verses and Call Me in the Morning” or Dealing with Doubt – Part 2

Christians doubt. No, not always. But Christians do doubt. Christians doubt because their faith is not perfect. Christians doubt because we are fallen. Christians doubt...

Dealing with Doubt – Part 1

Doubt can be one of the most terrifying experiences that a Christian can ever go through. It can challenge and test you at the most fundamental level. It can cause your entire...

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