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  • Faith is Not a Chair!

    Faith is Not a Chair!

    I remember this illustration about faith that I always heard growing up and I hear it still today. Faith in God is like having faith in a chair. We sit on a chair and have faith that it will hold us up. So, too, is our faith in God. I find this illustration troublesome. Faith…

  • Grace is Deeper Than Mere Salvation

    Grace is Deeper Than Mere Salvation

    I have heard it over and over again, “Grace is giving someone something that he does not deserve.” When I hear this, it is said often to describe the giving of salvation from God. This way of viewing grace is a good starting point for our understanding. When we leave grace here, it insinuates two…

  • Is Jesus Really That Important In Church? Genuine Church Part 2

    Is Jesus Really That Important In Church? Genuine Church Part 2

    Is Jesus actually important in church? As I write this, the question seems odd. I am a Christ follower and most of those who will read this will consider themselves to be Christ followers. I might need to explain the question. Of course, we will say that, yes, Christ is important in church! He died…