The Journal of a Journey
As I’ve told my story over the last nine years of my journey out of a cult background, there’s one response I’ve heard over and over: “This is an example of why it’s so important to follow Jesus instead of Read More …
Before you react to people talking about Purity Culture, please take time to listen to some stories. Read More …
I had been raised to be a people-pleaser. In my training, the Voice of Papa was the Voice of God. But no one can take such a place in my life. Read More …
Jesus’ obedience to God led Him to “rebel” against Joseph and Mary. At least, some parents would have labeled Him rebellious. Read More …
I’ve got to be honest: most days, I don’t feel like reading the Bible.
And in case you think this is some article where I give you my top five reasons why I read it anyway, it’s not. Read More …
Most Christians today would definitely say that they do not believe that God is dead. After all, they own God’s Not Dead and God’s Not Dead 2. They drive down the road with their windows down and the sunroof open, Read More …
Today, many Christians have turned the Bible into an idol. They religiously study it, day by day, week after week, month after month. They make commitments to read the Bible every day. They know the Bible inside and out. And Read More …
Last weekend, I experienced one of the most incredible weekends of my life. I am not kidding. I went to the Youth Alive conference near Lancaster, PA. I had almost not registered for it, but God gave me some pushing Read More …
I don’t want you to be a radical. Now, that may sound like a strange statement on a blog called “A Radical for Jesus”. Especially when I have no plans of changing the blog name anytime soon. But I still Read More …
Do you know what is most important in the Christian life? Most people have their pet doctrine. They teach about divorce and remarriage; they stand up against human trafficking; they strongly oppose homosexuality; they picket abortion clinics and hold pro-life Read More …