When you think of the teachings of Jesus about overcoming evil with good, what comes to mind? For me, one of the first things that come to mind is turning the other cheek. Other things come to mind, like overcoming…
I know that title is a bit ridiculous, and I mean no vanity or pride in this. At least I don’t think I do. Anyhow, I wrote a week or so ago about how I’ve decided to go back to…
I visited a church on Sunday, and since then I’ve been thinking — yet again — about church in general. Anyone who’s followed KindlingTruth knows that I’ve had some reservations about church. I’ve tended to go back and forth between…
Lesson in Despising Our Brethren Have you ever focused on the shortcomings of another Christian, whether their sinful struggles, ideas about doctrine, or other issues of the faith? The Lord knows I have. Have you begun to think harsh thoughts…
Do you ever feel like a walking contradiction? I do. I know the Lord can and does work amazing things in our lives. I know his grace and love changes us and overtime we become more like him. Sometimes though,…
This analogy will upset some people, but I say this to hopefully get some thinking. When Jesus walked the earth, was he for the Jews or against them? It would have depended on who you talked to. Those who were…
It is so easy to become carried away by the cares of this world, to become darkened by evil, to become hardened by abuse or trauma. As a Christian, we have the wonderful promise of being freed from the affects…
I used be be so hardened. I thought that my hardness was a kind of strength. I thought that by acting like I did not care, then no one could hurt me. I thought that being wrong was weakness or…
I’ve been thinking about the idea of self-worship. How easy is it for us to hold our own selves and emotions so highly that we put ourselves above others? How easy is it for us to feel entitled to being…
For the sake of balance and those who are sincere and church-going, I just want to say that there are many wonderful churches. Sincere pastors. Loving congregants who are growing in the things of God by the power of the…
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