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.
Can I Really Know God’s Will for My Life?
God's will for our lives can seem elusive or mysterious. But there are some things that we can know God want for us without even asking...
Do I Look More Like Jesus or a Pharisee?
Jesus warned His followers to be careful not to become like the Pharisees, and with good reason…
What We Know about the End
People have been speculating about the end times and the second coming of Jesus since He ascended into heaven. Here’s what you and I can know for sure…
Why Remembering Where We’ve Come From Matters
Biblical genealogies are more than just lists of certain Bible characters’ ancestors. They’re a reminder of where we’ve come from…
Created to Be Loved and to Love
Christianity isn’t just a personal relationship with Jesus, but it’s definitely about relationships…
When Blessing Your Enemies Feels Impossible
Jesus told us to bless our enemies. But what do you do when that command seems impossible to obey?…
Blessing Enemies
A true story about when God asked me to bless my enemies, and how obeying Him changed my life for the better…
A Note for Those with Broken Hearts
Pain and heartbreak is inevitable in this life. But for those of us who are in Christ, there is good news even in the midst of heartbreak and suffering…
Pouring Our Hearts out in Prayer
When it comes to our prayers, where does God draw the line between us being honest with Him, and us being inappropriate?…
The Process of Being Made Usable
We all want to have purpose. But there is a preparing involved, for us to realize that purpose. This is the process of being made usable…
God’s Providence over Our Plans
I used to think that it was my job to plan for my future, but in hindsight, I can see that my future was always in God’s hands…
The Starlit Path That Leads to Jesus
When the Apostle John talked about the birth of Jesus, he also talked about you and me. So what’s our role in the Christmas story?…
Jesus Loved Us with a Lasagna
In an act of love, a friend made lasagna for our sick family. Little did I realize at the time just how loving their gesture truly was…
An Assortment of Arthropods
A true story about a young boy’s tears, a mother’s prayers, and the most unusual gifts from a loving Heavenly Father…
The Night God Saved My Life
At age 20, I was on the verge of suicide. As a last resort, I called upon God to save my life… and that’s exactly what He did…
A Tale of Two Potlucks
For years, I allowed the harsh words of a stranger to stop me from doing something I loved; but when the gracious words of a friend were spoken, everything changed…
“Oh Well, That’s Just Life”
When something bad happens, we sometimes say, “Oh well, that’s just life.” But as Christians, maybe there’s a better way for us to respond…
Advice Needed, Please Be Gentle
If there are people in the world who should be a safe space for others to come to without having to preface their arrival with “please be gentle” or risk being crucified, it should be Christians…
To Trick-or-Treat, or Not to Trick-or-Treat?
To trick-or-treat, or not to trick-or-treat? For Christians, that is the question! But maybe there’s a better question we should be asking instead…
Peter, Do You Love Me?
Imagine having spent three years proving that you love Jesus more than any of His other followers. And then imagine screwing it all up in one fell swoop…