How To Make The Right Decision
Think back to a decision you regret. The strange thing is that, when you made it, it probably didn’t feel like a bad decision at all. You had reasons for
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When I was a kid, I thought I understood how salvation worked. The message in church was simple and repeated often enough that it felt settled beyond question. You believed
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“Incurable.” That was the word the oncologist used. After that, I kind of stopped listening. I’m sure he kept talking. Oncologists always do. There would have been discussions about treatment
Continue readingA Lesson From Nature
“God, give me a sign.” People have been praying some version of that prayer for as long as people have prayed. We want direction. Reassurance. Certainty. We want God to
Continue readingChanges That Improve Your Life
We openly admit some habits are bad for us. Smoking, excessive drinking, eating poorly, or spending too much time on our phones are obvious examples. But some habits are much
Continue readingCritical Thinking: Seven Paradoxes
I’ve spent years learning mental models from many thinkers. The most fascinating ones come from paradoxes. The ideas that seem contradictory. But they can have the most influence on your
Continue readingThe Lens Of Your Theology
Almost every Christian I know claims to believe exactly what the Bible says. I don’t think that’s true. That’s not because I believe they’re dishonest. Nor is it because I
Continue readingFear Vs Right
As a father of two teenagers, I am constantly amazed by their passion, creativity, and strong sense of justice. They give me plenty of reasons to feel proud. Like many
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“God made mankind upright, but they have gone in search of many schemes.” — Ecclesiastes 7:29 (NIV) As I reflected on that verse today, I thought about something. We spend
Continue readingTaking Offence?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard Christians describe sin as the fundamental problem with humanity. Sin, not Jesus’ love, seems to be the centre of the Gospel sometimes. Because
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