Dear Lovelies, I'm following a Facebook post by my friend in which he questions "what is the line between 'merriment' and 'sin' when it comes to Christians drinking?" This is an important question because there's a lot of discussion around this topic and many Christians disagree (and it's my personal opinion that Michael likes to... Continue Reading →
The Great Divorce
No, this post isn't a commentary on the story by C.S. Lewis (just getting that out of the way first). This post is altogether something different. For my readers who have been following my journey from the beginning, this may surprise you (or maybe not, I don't know). For those of you who just stumbled... Continue Reading →
If You Were a REAL Christian, You Wouldn’t Doubt (Part 2): Is There a Reason to Doubt God, Ever?
On a Facebook thread I'm currently following concerning the need for good apologetics, as nonexistent apologetics and intellectual doubts are contributing to many leaving the Christian faith, someone made this comment: No one leaves the faith for intellectual reasons. Those who left were never of us 1 John 2:19. I am upset, but more so... Continue Reading →
In the Name of Justice (Faith in the Midst of Tragedy)
Dear Lovelies, I apologize for the silence; my house was broken into two weeks ago. I'll spare you the details but all the electronics, including 3 flat screen TVs and my $600 laptop, were taken. (I'm writing this post via the iPhone app.) I did not notice until yesterday, when I was looking for them,... Continue Reading →
The Frustrations of an Analytical Christian: When Worship Becomes An Intellectual Disipline
Dear Lovelies, Tonight is frustrating for me. I'm sitting at my desk with Elevation Worship's "Resurrecting King" blaring in my ears through my headphones and I can't be present, can't enjoy it, can't lose myself in a private, passionate display of love and adoration to the One who loved me when I rejected him. No,... Continue Reading →