Tag: christian
is christianity racist?
This might be a hard pill to swallow, let alone a difficult question to approach. When we beckon forth spirituality and faith, we may not consider discriminatory implications ingrained within fabric. what better way to ponder if Christianity is racist than talk […]
science and faith can (and should) coexist
To some, I’m a hypocrite. My beliefs conflict with one another. I’m not a “true believer.” I’m standing in some awkward purgatory of ideas, too wishy-washy to pick one side over another. Science and faith have always seemed to collide. On one […]
how do we wield the power of prayer?
In times like these, during our global pandemic and self-isolation, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm of hopelessness. Despair. Uncertainty. This is where the power of prayer surfaces. Sure, the power of prayer won’t cure all the sick and bring world […]
better things to give up for lent
It’s that time of year again where we choose what to give up for Lent. Oh, and all the fish on Fridays. But that’s for another time to discuss. Or digest, if you will. No, today we’re diving into what to give […]
where am I?: spiritual seeking and wandering
I love my faith and spirituality. They are the foundation for all I do and all I am. And yet, I still consider myself on the path of spiritual seeking. One might say that I’m not fully grounded by admitting by spiritual […]
spiritual impurity: from guilt to STRENGTH
What so often holds people back from pursuing a spiritual connection is the hesitancy surrounding “spiritual impurity.” Really, what does that even mean? It usual comes from a past of religious doctrine telling us how sinful we are and how we must […]
i’m a born-again Christian. here’s why.
Don’t be taken aback by my proclamation. I’m not about to jump into the rivers and have twenty more baptisms. I won’t be emulating Billy Graham or any popular evangelist. No, when I say I’m a born-again Christian, it means that I’m […]
Christianity is dead.
What a great question, one that, for some, might be coming out of the blue. Is Christianity dead? How could you even think that? Let me clarify, then: I believe the institutional nature of most sects of Christianity lack Jesus. Who He […]
come home to yourself for the holidays
Usually during the holidays, we think of the car rides and flights that will carry us home. Wherever that may be. Around the corner or across the country. We focus upon the geographical location of our home, the street address and zip […]
Let’s face it: religion can seem contradictory to itself, regardless of the name or denomination. The concept that we should fear God, but at the same time love Him/Them, is just one of many conflicting messages to come across. Because, at face […]