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.
The Danger of a One-Way Relationship with God
I had a friend who got more out of praying than he did reading his Bible, so he stopped reading it. Then one day, he stopped believing in God too…
Are You Sitting at Jesus’ Feet?
We can serve Jesus, like Martha did; or we can be at His service, like Mary was. But we can’t do both at the same time…
Blessings, Hardships, and Perspective
The story of Jacob is a sobering reminder that perspective is everything. Despite our hardships, we are blessed beyond measure. But unless we have eyes to see our many blessings, we’ll live as if they don’t exist…
What Do You Want from God?
If God suddenly appeared in front of you and said, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you,” how would you respond? Because He’s inviting each of us to ask Him for what we want, every single day…
Gandhi Was onto Something
Challies says Christians shouldn’t bother listening to Gandhi, but I think Challies might be wrong about this one. Here’s why…
“I Can Do All Things…”
There’s probably no verse in the Bible that makes me cringe more than Philippians 4:13. Not the verse itself — I just can’t stand how people use it most of the time…
What in the World Is Grace?
What if what we’ve called “grace” is actually more akin mercy? And if that’s true, then what in the world is grace?…
A Guy Named Walter
A modern-day parable about a golf enthusiast who staked his claim on a piece of land owned by a local church, and the misunderstandings that ensued...
Pigs over People
I used to get mad at Jesus for letting the demons drown the pigs. I used to think He was cruel and inconsiderate. But now, I see the story in a different light…
Faith without Love
If loving others well brings glory to God, then faith at the expense of consideration for others isn’t really faith at all….
Does God Want Me to Feel Bad about My Sins?
Romans 8:1 is a great verse to have memorized, when the context is understood. Without context, however, it can lead to a very unhealthy way of dealing with our sins…
When Was the Last Time You Repented?
Having to repent is not a bad thing! It’s a human thing, and it’s something every Christian should be doing every single day…
Whatever You Do, Don’t Follow Me
Christians are called to make disciples. But there’s a fine line between making disciples of Jesus and making disciples of ourselves, and some of us our crossing it…
Let’s Be Real
This world doesn’t need perfect Christians. It needs Christians who know how loved they are in their imperfections, who show up as they really are, who never stop growing…