This post is a little unusual because there are some fundamentalist Christians who might actually agree with most of what I have to say. But I'm not writing this for them. I'm writing this for average everyday Christians, people who believe the Bible and perhaps even go to church … [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...]
LTMFS Part 14: Feelings
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Being as quiet as I am I'm not really one for sharing the gospel, but I do my best to remain sinless, spend plenty of time in worship and prayer, and indulge myself in the Word. Some days are better than others, but I'm still not … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 13: Baptism, Books, and Holiness
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I realized while reading Colossians 2:12 that I need to be baptized again. I didn't fully grasp the meaning before. I may do it at the church in Broken Arrow. I like the pastor and all, but it's an hour drive and my brother's van … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 6: Sin, Free Will, and Doubts
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I recently had the question, "If the punishment for sin is death and eternal Hell, why did Jesus only receive the death part?" Now I know. Jesus took the blame of sin on himself physically, but sin cannot co-exist with our … [Read more...]