God versus religion

Psalm 31 – Let their lying lips be silenced

Let their lying lips be silenced. Yes, it's a line in Psalm 31. And David had his reason for writing it. These days, almost anything anyone says could be the target of that thought. There was a time when truth meant something. Not, it has almost no real meaning. Similarly, ...

Don't waste your cancer

Does my undetectable cancer test really mean God is good?

When something positive happens, some Christians have a tendency to respond with "God is good". I got some of these replies after texting about the results of my first blood test after radiation treatment for cancer. I don't mean to knock the thought. But I often wonder, what would the ...

Don't waste your cancer

My nightmare the day before getting radiation treatment results

I had my first nightmare about cancer in the three and a half years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. And it was the day before getting radiation treatment results. At least, it seems like it should be called a nightmare. I mean, it was about cancer. And yet, ...

Questions to ask ourselves The Bible and "Real Life"

Do you want to believe the Bible is true?

Some people ask, "How do we know the Bible is true?" Some Christians will say, "Of course it is". But hey - that's not really an acceptable answer for someone who's asking, "Is the Bible true?", is it? My first thought after hearing that is, "Do you want to believe ...

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Do you want to believe the Bible is true? is reflective in nature. Here’s a summary of the key points:
Reflective Nature: The page prompts readers to introspect and consider their personal beliefs about the Bible’s truthfulness.
Personal Inquiry: It encourages readers to examine their own desires and reasons for wanting the Bible to be true.
Faith and Understanding: The text discusses the importance of faith and understanding in accepting the Bible’s teachings.
Seeking Truth: It emphasizes the need for an open mind and a willing heart to seek and accept the truth of the Bible.
The page is designed to guide readers through a self-examination process regarding their stance on the Bible, rather than providing direct instruction or topical study. It uses questions and personal reflections to encourage deeper thinking about one’s faith and beliefs.

Screwtape Letters

Screwtape Letter #2. Discussion Guide. “Your patient has become a Christian”

Things sounded rather well for Screwtape and Wormwood at the end of the first letter. But no letter that has "I note with grave displeasure" can be good. Add to that the comment that "your patient has become a Christian", and we know right away, Screwtape Letter #2 is not ...

Screwtape Letters