16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I'm still trying to be a light at work. I've encouraged drifting Christians and I witnessed to someone last night. One problem is I worry too much about what I'm gonna say rather than trusting God, but I'm working on that. I … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 18: True Christianity™ and Spirituality
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: That kid Chris, who I wrote about on 1-31-99 and passed the chance to witness to... well, last night I didn't pass the chance. He claims to be a Christian, yet he doesn't even know if God will let him into Heaven. Then he said … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 17: Prayer, Arrogance, and Belief
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Since reading Revival God's Way by Leonard Ravenhill, I've been convicted about my prayer life. I don't want it to just be a routine. It's a serious battle against the forces of darkness! It is our ultimate weapon! Why am I so … [Read more...]
Doubt is a Virtue
Back when I was still a Bible-thumping, church-going, evangelical Christian, I used to have little moments of doubt. One time it happened while I was sitting in church listening to my pastor preach about obedience. He briefly mentioned the serpent that spoke to Eve and tempted … [Read more...]
If Atheism is a Religion…
Here's a common theistic claim that makes me want to punch my computer: Atheism is a religion. This is very strange considering atheism doesn't have any features normally associated with religion--things like creeds, holy books, moral codes, origin myths, prayers, prophecies, and … [Read more...]