Did you know that most ancient history professionals in the field are confident that Jesus of Nazareth existed, just like Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar?
Faith
He knows you, he’s familiar with you—he knows your complete personality. He knows your emotional triggers, behavioral patterns, your bad habits and comfort zones. He can unravel the intricate workings of your heart when you remain confused.
Me: “God, is this a sign? Should I get a lotto ticket?”. Also Me: “Don’t be ridiculous. It’s literally a sign. It’s not a sign from God.”
The popular idea that if you’re a scientist then you must by definition be an atheist, is wrong. Science doesn’t necessarily lead to atheism.
“His prompting on my life was three words: ‘Tell your story’.” A man describes his desperate 13-year addiction to pornography.
They are the negative thought patterns that pull you down, and that pull those around you down as well.
How can a good God allow evil to exist? Is there a conflict between Science and Christianity? Having conversations on hard topics is a great step towards biblical worldview formation.
How could Jesus say to these people, “Don’t worry?” And what does it mean to “seek first his kingdom?” How do we live life, so that we don’t just cope with it, but find real happiness in it?
Have you ever started something that you felt called to do and met resistance? I don’t think there has EVER been a promise of God that hasn’t required blood, sweat and tears.
The words that stopped me cold weren’t shouted or even spoken angrily. They were gentle, coming through the speakers of my laptop. One sentence, spoken sweetly, that gave me chills.