The Five Worst Arguments of the “Week of Kavanaugh”
Did the judge do what his accuser says he did all those years ago? The only answer an honest observer can give is “I don’t know.” Maybe only a few people are in a position to...
Why Should I Tell Others About Christ When My Life Sucks?
A Hard Story to Tell Over the last ten years I have gained a lot of weight due to my back problems, aging, and my bout with depression. And I am sure getting addicted to pain...
7 Things NOT to Say to a Depressed Christian
Handling a Depressed Christian As many of you know, I’ve been through the ringer of depression (more like a black hole). I had a major breakdown in March of 2010. It came out...
No, I Don’t Do Morning Devotionals — So Quit Asking
I remember my 2001 seminary graduation retreat. At least, I think that is what it was. I was an insecure seminarian about to graduate and go into full-time ministry and teach...
Hope in Lamenting: When Life Has No Easy Answers
Sometimes, there’s no easy answer—or an answer at all!—for life’s hardest questions, especially for a Christian. I doubt no one really wants to know the reason...
Do People Who Commit Suicide Go to Hell?
Here is an email question that I received with the response to follow: Good Afternoon: I am writing to you under emotional pangs, as I wrestle with the Scriptures, and what I...
If You Were a REAL Christian, You Wouldn’t Doubt (Part 2): Is There A Reason to Doubt God, Ever?
On a Facebook thread I’m currently following concerning the need for good apologetics, as nonexistent apologetics and intellectual doubts are contributing to many...
No, God Isn’t Going to Heal You on Demand Every Time You Ask
I know that may come as a shock to most Word by Faith communities and Pentecostals, but just stay with me a while. I recently read a post in a Christian apologetics group on...
The Night I Discovered the Bible Isn’t THAT Important
I know I might accumulate a lot of hate for this post; or perhaps, no one will even notice my words on this page, but for those who choose to see this to the end, just stay...