Do the churchless Christians (nones) have it right?
One of the first Christian groups I encountered as a new Christian was the churchless-Christian movement, otherwise known as the nones – as in, the type of church they prefer…...
Why should Christians know about King Solomon?
Just a couple of months into reading the Bible for the first time, I came across the character of Solomon. King Solomon is one of my favorite people in the Old Testament....
Will your prayers get answered?
I cannot count how many times I've had a conversation with someone claiming not to believe in God, the church, or religion because of the way Christians have acted toward them...
How do I read the Bible?
The first time I read the Bible, I just decided to read it. After blocking out all distractions, I dug in. I read from Genesis 1:1 straight through to Revelation 22:21. That...
Should I actually read the whole Bible?
Early on in my Christian walk, I considered whether or not I should actually read the whole Bible. I found many different answers to this question. In typical “Saved for...
What is salvation?
The question “What is salvation?” or “How am I saved?” is the most important question we can ask. The answer determines our place in eternity. It changes us from living alone...
What is the sinner’s prayer?
You will likely be faced with the sinner’s prayer early on in your Christian walk; perhaps on your first day. But what is the sinner’s prayer? This is the first of a two-part...
What is forgiveness?
When we seek God’s forgiveness, we receive it. It is there simply for the asking. Once we do, we must face a difficult reality. Now we, too, are called to forgive. So what is...
Why does God allow suffering?
Before I became a Christ-follower, I frequently asked, "Why does God allow suffering." I had many preconceptions about Christianity. Perhaps you've heard some of these before:...