Christian Walk
The “Good Idols” Christians Love To Defend
Nearly everyone knows that idolatry is a big no-no in the Christian faith, but when I look at the Church I wonder if we understand idols at all. Believers aren’t crafting literal golden calves as far as I know. On…
7 Things You Aren’t Thankful For (But Should Be)
Thanksgiving is barreling toward us at neck-breaking speeds, and I believe all of us run the risk of letting it pass us by. Christmas decorations were out in October, so who has time to think about Thanksgiving, right? It’s an…
My Testimony: A New Creature In Christ
Churches in my region recently held a ladies fellowship event. We gathered together to spend time worshiping the Lord and spending time in a relaxed and fun setting. The event included musical performances, corporate singing, skits, lunch, comical and encouraging…
Turning 40: There’s So Much More Ahead
Somehow, despite the odds, I’ve made it all the way to forty. I wish I had handled the weeks approaching this birthday better, but I have been dreading it. Turning 40 seemed like such a big deal. An ending. The…
All Christians Should Be Faithfully Different: A Peek Into Natasha Crain’s Book
So many Christian books written by women focus on the self and feelings. Others contort readers’ minds through theological gymnastics in order to excuse sinful behaviors and a worldly lifestyle. Yet women continue to clamor for these books on any…
5 Reasons You Should Stop Being A Messy Christian
Too frequently, people take the worst things about themselves and embrace them as a significant part of their identities. These folks remind us that they are not perfect, and they are the way they are. The end. The idea of…
Progressive Christianity: Not All Progress Is Good
If you follow any Christian news or “celebrities,” then you have come across the term progressive Christianity. It gets thrown around a lot, and people seem to use it to describe nearly anything that is new or unfamiliar. In reality,…
Why I Won’t Apologize For Calling Out False Teachers
I am self-righteous, holier-than-thou, legalistic, and need to shut up. I know this because people tell me these things on a fairly regular basis. (You’ve got to love the internet!) They have never met me, and I highly doubt they’ve…
Buddhism: Lies Disguised As Truth
Starting in October, we have taken some time once a month to investigate other denominations and religions and then compared them to biblical Christianity. So far we have studied Catholicism, Lutheranism, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jehovah’s…
9 Reasons I Don’t Drink Alcohol (And I Think No Christian Should)
Alcohol is a fixture in American culture. College, weddings, children’s birthday parties, holidays, weekends, and five o’clock are all typical events for drinking. At this point, people expect everyone to drink. If I turn down a bottle of water, then…
