For this post, I decided to include passages from two journal entries. 16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: I officially joined 1st Baptist Church of Nowata last Sunday. Afterward, I and several others went to Pat's house where we ate and talked for a while. I’m growing a … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 21: Peace and Trust
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I've been getting up around 6:30 to worship and pray as I watch the sunrise. I feel like I've been much more at peace since I started doing this. I've been in a much better mood in general, but I'm tired today. We had to take … [Read more...]
Faith or Evidence – Which One Is It?
I've noticed many Christians use circular reasoning when explaining why they believe what they do. They go from evidence to faith to evidence again. I've spoken to many Christians in person and online, and this is generally how it goes: When I ask why they believe Christianity … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 20: Confirmation Bias and Demons
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Things are falling into place. Mom and Dad bought a mobile home and a tractor. Unfortunately, some things are costing them a bit more than they hoped and things are adding up fast. Taxes were $4000 more than they thought, the … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 11: Agenticity and Companionship
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I put in my two weeks notice yesterday and I'm looking forward to leaving. This city is evil. God's been working things out for me. We found a truck for $2200, but it was dying and shaking a lot on the way home. We even had to … [Read more...]