I was not raised in a Christian home, but I always considered myself one. Growing up, I attended Mass regularly and was deeply involved in Catholic traditions. I believed that being religious and trying to be a good person was enough to make me right with God. When I was around 10 or 11 years … Read more
There is a friend I love dearly. Years ago, her marriage fell apart, and the life she had built with someone she trusted crumbled in a way she never saw coming. For almost two months, she stopped going to church. Not because she stopped believing, but because she did not have the energy to sit in … Read more
When I first started this website, I spent a lot of time down rabbit holes. Reading comment sections. Watching YouTube debates. Trying to figure out what I actually believed about some of the bigger theological questions I had quietly carried for years. One of the first debates I watched was between James White and Michael Brown on the doctrine … Read more
There are books you read. Then there are books that read you. Knowing God by J.I. Packer is the second kind. I picked it up expecting a theology textbook. What I found was something far more personal. Page after page, Packer pushed me to ask a question I had quietly avoided for years: Do I actually know God, … Read more
Faith is one of those words we hear all the time. I’ve said it. You’ve probably said it too: “just have faith,” “keep the faith,” “trust God.” But if we’re honest, there are moments when those words feel a little unclear… even distant. What does it really mean to have faith? Is it just believing something is true? A feeling we’re supposed to hold on to? Or is … Read more
I grew up thinking I was a Christian. I attended Mass every Sunday. I knew the prayers. I went through the rituals. That was enough, or so I believed. Then someone shared the Gospel with me. And instead of simply receiving it, I found myself asking a different question. Why are there so many Christian … Read more
Do you ever long for a closer walk with God but feel unsure how to get there? I know I have. There are days when life feels overwhelming, and I wonder how I’ll make it through. But then I’m reminded that I’m not walking alone. The Holy Spirit is with me, guiding, comforting, and empowering … Read more
Imagine walking into your kid’s classroom and finding the State Superintendent’s prayer for the president playing on screen, under the banner of patriotism. That actually happened in Oklahoma. In April 2024, classrooms across Oklahoma received a surprising directive from the state’s top education official. Superintendent Ryan Walters released a video of himself praying for Donald … Read more
The Intersection of Faith and Mortality Death is something we all face—whether it’s the loss of a loved one or contemplating our own mortality. As Christians, we often approach these moments with questions that run deep into our faith. One of those questions is: Should Christians pray for the dead? This isn’t just a theological … Read more
Have you ever wondered how all the teachings of the Bible fit together? The Bible is a vast and profound book, filled with wisdom and truth, but understanding it in an organized way can sometimes feel overwhelming. This is where Systematic Theology comes in. What is Systematic Theology? Systematic Theology is the structured study of … Read more
