He asked His disciples, "13Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 14And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15"But you," He asked them, "who do you say that I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the... 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 →
The Cross Has the Final Say
"Jesus died so that I could live. He rose so that we could be wed." This thought popped in my head in the midst of worship Tuesday night. In the middle of a song, whose lyrics include the phrase "the cross has the final say", I found myself staring at my beloved covenant ring (pictured... Continue Reading →
The Hope of the Messiah in the Midst of Pharisees
When I was washing my cup out late last week, I washed the outside first and then the inside. I usually don't do that. I usually wash it the other way around. I didn't think anything of it until Holy Spirit reminded me of this verse: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you... Continue Reading →
Why “God Loves Me” Isn’t Enough to Sustain Christianity
During a conversation I had with a friend last week, she expressed to me that she was doubting several things regarding spirituality and Christianity, as a religion, and what value it had to her personally. She told me that she no longer wanted anything to do with the Church, as her congregants are full of gossiping,... Continue Reading →
Musings of a Wanderer 