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Salvation gets wrapped into quite alot of church language. What does it mean "Jesus Saves"? Sometimes believers take for granted that people know. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Should a church question someone about their salvation if they want to join? Some church believe that salvation is too personal a question to ask someone and they don't want to be confrontational. Other churches believe it's essential to at least ask someone about their eternal destination and relationship with Jesus. So, who's right? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where does our self-image come from? If it comes from our job, friends, possessions and such - that can be a problem. Why? Because all those things can change in the blink of an eye. You know someone who doesn't change and cares about you? Yea, I think you do. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've heard people say, "I don't go to church because there are hypocrites there." Please show me any organization on earth that doesn't have at least one? However, it is important to be able to see some signs of someone who practices what they preach. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wonder what kind of faith amazes God? Sometimes faith is described as a substance when other times it seems to be mysterious. However, what kind of faith amazes Jesus? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The times we live in now are very frustrating and sometimes it seems like evil is running loose unchecked. Here are some words of encouragement and thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Life's pressures are all around us. It's hard to stay focused when it feels like crisis is everywhere. How can we stay stable? There are no simple answers but here are some thoughts on how we can begin... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The "New" Perspective on Paul is oddly enough, not so new anymore. However, there are still divisions on how to approach this idea. Did Paul actually think of himself as a Jew, or a Christian? There are those who think that believing Paul was always Jewish is simply crazy and wrong. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Temptation is hard to deal with on many levels. Many people blame temptation on God thinking that it's God who brought it. The only problem is that isn't how God works. However, God does test the people who belong to him. Here are some thoughts on the difference in testing and temptation... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If your pastor won't teach, then how are you suppose to learn? Some believers feel the need to "teach themselves" the Bible. While it's possible to learn on your own, I think it has its problems. However, self-study is better than no study at all. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When most people hear the word "martyr" it immediately brings up a negative thought if they know what the word is. However, this word is simply a Greek word that means "witness in the legal sense". So, in a court, would there be enough evidence to prove that you're really a believer? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are Christians suppose to be pacifists? What do you do when someone is bend on destroying you for no reason at all? Are Christians supposed to simply sit back and do nothing? There are many believers who think just that. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How many times have you actuall thanked God for something? I don't mean just saying "Thank God" when something bad doesn't happen or you avoid a horrible situation. Sometimes it's easy to get in a "gimme" mode with God and just ask for stuff. I know I did. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seminary can be a mixed bag. Many today don't even think seminary is necessary while others make it mandantory to work in their denomination. So, who's right? This is a review of an article on "Reasons to Study at a Seminary" with some of my own thoughts added. Have a listen for yourself... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freedom of speech should be a fundamental right of everyone on the planet. However, it is rapidly dwidling even in countries where it is said to be protected. As a past teacher of communication, I'm completely into a free exchange of ideas in especially in verbal format. But how does God feel about communication? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apostle Paul is one of the most mysterious believers in the history of the church. He has been attacked and, by many liberal theologians, downplayed. However, theologians have studied him and his writing for centuries and many seem to think they have him figured out. But do they? Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why would a pastor get a doctor degree? Is it that they just didn't get enough information from the Bible School they attended. Maybe. Or, maybe there's another reason. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Faith-healing has had a horrible reputation over the years and, in many cases, rightly so. Many so-called "faith healers" are preying on people to separate the desperate from their money. I truly believe that God is still into delivering miracles and healing - even today. However, let's have a look at how Jesus did it... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is a changing of the guard in the church today that is bringing in many new pastors. Many old pastors appear to be coasting and waiting for the magic retirement year. However, it's also sometimes hard to track where the new pastors got their Bible teaching from. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does God ever call preachers to a smaller church? or to take less money? Doesn't always seem that way. However, clergy want upward mobility like anyone else. They want to have more and do more for their families. Is this wrong? The short answer is - it depends. Here are some thoughts... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.