“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks…” -1 Peter 3:15
Is it a leap of faith to believe in Jesus? In other words, does a person have to abandon all sense and reasoning in order to believe God exists—and that he would come to live among us and die for us? It’s frequently implied—often by scientists and those who claim… Read More »Is it a leap of faith to believe in Jesus?
Are you comfortable with being uncomfortable yet? It takes lots of dedicated practice and mental focus to get there, but it can be done, and today’s post is meant to address another untruth that keeps us Christians from becoming mentally tough: It is terrible to stand out. Fear of standing… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 2: Fear of Standing Out
When I hear the phrase “mental toughness,” I immediately envision a soldier, someone trained to encounter the worst of mankind in the worst of conditions. The U.S. Navy SEALs are known for this. Typically called upon to take out high-value targets or gather intelligence behind enemy lines, SEALs operate in… Read More »Mental Toughness for Christians Part 1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
I love astronomy. Admittedly, it’s kind of a silly hobby for someone who hates being out in the cold, usually goes to bed early, and fears the outside dark. But I love it so much, I can overlook the difficulties. I love gazing through my telescope at heavenly bodies so… Read More »How to Handle the Toughest Questions About God
It’s been a debate for centuries: Are science and faith compatible? Can Christianity be supported by science, or does believing one require ignoring the other? Consider this headline in a major newspaper in 2015: “‘Faith vs. Fact:’ Why religion and science are mutually incompatible.” The ensuing article outlined the disjunct… Read More »Are Science and Faith Compatible? Why You Need Both
Part 2 of The Cost of Following Christ In my last post about the cost of following Christ (When the World Is Having Fun and You Feel Left Out) I talked about some of the discomforts of being a Christian. And by discomfort, I mean the displeasure of missing out… Read More »Facing Persecution: Are You Ready to Pay the Highest Price?
Do you fear the day when you must defend your faith in the science room? The stereotypical scenario involves an atheistic science professor crashing down on his Christian students with “proof” that God is a myth. Maybe this has actually happened to you, or perhaps you’re only anticipating it. But… Read More »Defend Your Faith In the Science Room
I am a Christian. Jesus paid a ransom for my life, granting me a free pass to an eternity with God. And if you’re a believer, you got one too. This is the kind of gift that should have us doing cartwheels in the street. Free admittance to paradise? That’s… Read More »Stop Hiding Your Faith So Other Believers Can See You