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The Truth Will Set You Free

The Truth Will Set You Free but not any old truth, nor any old freedom
while brendan appreciates biblical references in mainstream culture, such occurrences often come at the expense of the true meaning of the passage quoted. come learn about truth and freedom!

The Beatitudes: The Persecuted

The Beatitudes: The Persecuted the greatest reward
in the final article on the beatitudes, buzz recounts the last line by Jesus in this set, which states that they who are persecuted for Christ are promised a place in His kingdom.

A Blessing, but a Struggle

A Blessing, but a Struggle being a christian is fantastic, but not without its difficulties
some will tell you that you should follow Jesus to make your life better. while life certainly does get better, don’t expect a thrill ride - christianity is often full of hardships.

The Beatitudes: The Peacemakers

The Beatitudes: Blessed are the Peacemakers peace be with you
we hear about peace all the time. but how does one make it happen, and why should we even care about it? In the seventh beatitude, buzz gives the answers.

A Beginning of Purpose

A Beginning of Purpose viewing life with heaven in mind
people often question their existence. this is a good thing, if you’re willing to accept the answer. brendan explores the question in light of an interesting few lines written by the apostle paul.

The Beatitudes: Pure in Heart

The Beatitudes: Pure in Heart purity in heart
buzz tells us about the sixth beatitude, in which Jesus promises those of pure heart that they can see God.

Slippery Slope (part 2)

Slippery Slope, part 2 david’s life gets more slippery
king david has messed up big - lust, adultery, and now, a child on the way. will he choose to cut his losses and own up to his faults, or will he continue down the slippery slope?

Slippery Slope (part 1)

Slippery Slope a faithful account of absolute unfaithfulness
david, the great king of israel, was a living legend, a man after God’s own heart. but that didn’t make him perfect. brendan goes in-depth on one of his greatest moral failures.

The Beatitudes: The Merciful

Slippery Slope just like the golden rule
in his ongoing series about the eight beatitudes, buzz discusses what it means to be merciful. the fifth beatitude speaks volumes about judgment, both worldly and heavenly.

The Accessibility of God

The Accessibility of God “God is always there.” can there be any drawbacks?
christians are quick to point out that God is always around for us. we’re right to do so. but are there any inherent dangers that come with that? yes, and brendan explains.

Be Intentional

Be Intentional can there be a bored christian?
matt asks and answers some tough questions about living the christian life. should a christian have free time on his or her hands? how should we be spending our time?

One Way, Jesus

One Way, Jesus let’s get one thing straight
in a culture where people are supposed to be accepting of other people’s views, do christians really have the right to say that Jesus is the only way to God?