For this post, I decided to include passages from several journal entries. 16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: Today Dad almost got that old baler to work. In fact it did work, but the knots in the twine would come loose because the bales it was making were too long so … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 31: Theology and Relationships
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: What an emotionally and spiritually exhausting night! I was talking to Mom and Dad about a Sunday School lesson I was thinking of teaching, and I mentioned how in the book, The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges, he says, … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 30: Self Esteem and Faith
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Why do I always procrastinate my prayer time? Am I afraid the Holy Spirit will convict me about something? Yes, admitting my wrongs to Jesus can be unpleasant, but I always rejoice in God’s grace afterward. Then why? The only … [Read more...]
Heaven ISN’T For Real
Although Christians are confident they will spend all of eternity in Heaven, many of them don't seem to give it much thought. This is very strange to me. If Heaven is forever, then Christians will spend virtually all of their existence there. In fact, their time on Earth will … [Read more...]
Why Christians See “Evidence” Everywhere
As I wrote about in my last post, one of the main areas of disagreement between Christians and atheists is whether there is evidence for Christianity. If you're a Christian, the evidence for God probably seems pretty obvious: Just look around! The stars, the planets, life... … [Read more...]