Let’s Be Real
A space for honest, thoughtful discussions about the Bible, Christianity, and everyday life with real-world application for real people like you and me.
5 Practical Ways We Can Love our Neighbors
What does it look like for us to love our neighbors in our current contexts, cultures, and communities?
Why Your Church Is Not a “House of Prayer”
Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer.” But realizing where He lives should change the way we pray...
“What Is Home?”
Is home a place? An idea? A feeling? We use the word a lot, but as Christians, what should it really mean for us to be at home?
When I Am Afraid
Life in a fallen world can be scary, but as Christians, we don’t have to live our lives in fear…
Be Patient with One Another
Spiritual fruit isn’t all that different from the kind of fruit we eat — especially in the sense that both take time to grow…
Taking Advantage of the Darkness
Is this world really growing darker? And if so, how should we respond, as Christians?
What Kind of Christian Are You Outside of Church?
What if you were really rude to a stranger on Saturday, and then they showed up at your church on Sunday morning?
The Importance of Knowing A Person’s Worth
The way we treat others is a reflection of how much we think they’re worth. So it matters that we, as Christians, understand just how valuable God says people are…
A Cure for Anxiety
It’s humanly impossible to never feel anxious. But with Jesus, you and I don’t have to worry…
The Ongoing Work of Salvation
If salvation is through faith alone, what does it mean for us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling?
Holding Our Plans with Open Hands
Plans are great, except when they're a poor substitute for the miracle God's wanting to do in your life instead...
Renovations, Religion, and the Finished Work of Jesus
Where religion says, “You have to fix this,” or, “There’s nothing really to be fixed,” Jesus tells us something different…
In a Mirror Dimly, But Then Face to Face
The Apostle Paul liked his mysteries, to be sure. But some of his mysterious sayings are less mysterious when we understand the context…
God Is Love
Love is patient and kind… we know this already. So why’s it still so hard to love like this, when we know what love is supposed to look like?
Good People Go to Hell
They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. It’s also paved with good deeds…
“If God Is for Me…”
Romans 8:31 says, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” But that doesn’t mean that our hopes, dreams, plans, and endeavors can never be thwarted…
Are You Ready with Your Reason?
Not every Christian is an evangelist. But every Christian has a reason to be hopeful. Are you ready to share yours?
If I’m Asking for More, Does That Make Me Ungrateful?
If we’re thanking God for what He’s already given us and asking Him for more in the same breath, are we truly being grateful?
Wannabe Butterflies & Fake Faith
Caterpillars that become butterflies look just like caterpillars that don’t up until that transformation either does or doesn’t take place. The same can be true with real Christians versus fakes…
Don’t Miss What God’s Doing in Your Meltdowns
A true story about a modern-day Jonah, a God who's still as patient and merciful as He ever was, and how His way is always best .…