Jason Berggren
caught somewhere between real life, simple faith, & raw emotion
- Life Sucks And Then You Die
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Life Sucks And Then You Die
Posted 12 years ago
Ever feel like you're working on your doctorate at Life Sucks University? Let’s be honest, sometimes life sucks. I have discovered that this is a fact that most Christians don’t like…
- Dear Christian, Don’t Do Your Best
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Dear Christian, Don’t Do Your Best
Posted 10 years ago
I have a motto in life. It will sound strange and controversial. The motto is:
>Don't do your best.
I know! Right? The reality is, sometimes trying your best isn’t good…
- Dear Christian, Don't Be A Mature Christian
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Dear Christian, Don’t Be A ‘Mature’ Christian
Posted 11 years ago
I'm gonna say something that may rub some the wrong way. It's not necessarily positive or motivational at first read. Too bad. It's necessary.
I’ve been part of a lot of…
- Dear Christian, Be A Servant
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Dear Christian, Be A Servant
Posted 11 years ago
When I was getting my theology degree my studies had a pastoral emphasis. Among others, I had to read a book about servanthood. It had a cover of a guy…
- Dear Christian, Be An Informed Citizen
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Dear Christian, Be An Informed Citizen
Posted 11 years ago
So there has been presidential debates and a vice presidential debate. There will be an election in a couple weeks so it seems fitting to talk about this.
>We live in…
- Dear Christian, Be a Reader
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Dear Christian, Be a Reader
Posted 11 years ago
This one is going to sound like an after school special. Oh well.
I once read (ironically) that only 20% of the population actively and regularly reads. I’ll bet it’s less…
- Aspire To Be More Than You Are
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Aspire To Be More Than You Are
Posted 11 years ago
The nerd alert is about to go off big time. One of favorite Star Trek characters is Data. If you don’t know, he is a synthetic life form—a robot. (What…
- The Danger Of Anger
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The Danger Of Anger
Posted 11 years ago
I get angry. From a very young age, I have a life that has always been surrounded by tension. Frustration is fused in my DNA.
I’m not like a lot of…
- No, All Sins Are NOT Equal Or The Same
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No, All Sins Are NOT Equal Or The Same
Posted 11 years ago
You probably have heard that all sin is equal in the eyes of God or that He weighs every sin the same. Christians like to say this to make themselves…
- The Existence Of Evil Is Actually Evidence Of God’s True Goodness
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The Existence Of Evil Is Actually Evidence Of…
Posted 11 years ago
What if I told you the existence of evil is actually evidence of God's true goodness. Sound outrageous? It is, but it's true. Imagine if we could keep that mind…
- Reconciling God & Why Bad Stuff Happens
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Reconciling God & Why Bad Stuff Happens
Posted 11 years ago
So would you believe me if I said that the existence of evil is actually evidence that God is good? First, let me discuss why bad stuff happens...
I've been talking…
- God is Good, but…
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God is Good, but…
Posted 11 years ago
So why does God let bad stuff happen?
I’ve laid out a lot of emotions that I sift through to get back and eventually accept that God is good, and the consequences if…
- So What About Gay Marriage?
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So What About Gay Marriage?
Posted 11 years ago
Did you know that Chick-Fil-A serves hate-chicken? That's what some would have you believe since the owner was asked (at the very end of a long interview) about the long-established…
- Good, God, & Evil
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Good, God, & Evil
Posted 11 years ago
This is a week that many people are wondering: Is God good? It's natural when there is death and tragedy. It makes us ask:
If there is a God, and He…
- Anger Management
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Anger Management
Posted 11 years ago
Last week I talked about getting Good & Mad at God. It's not something to be proud of, but it's not something to ignore. It happens so we have to…
- Good & Mad…at God?
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Good & Mad…at God?
Posted 11 years ago
There’s an old song I know called What Shall We Do With a Drunken Sailor? It was one of the many songs my dad and his friends would belt out…
- Let's Make A Deal, God
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Let’s Make A Deal, God
Posted 11 years ago
*Last week I started this subject with part 1:If God Is Good, Then He Will.... Today is part 2 of 2.
I don't know why. I just do.
>Every once in a while,…
- If God Is Good, Then He Will…
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If God Is Good, Then He Will…
Posted 11 years ago
Recently I've written God Isn't Good and God Still Isn't Good. In these I discuss the dilemma of understanding the goodness of God. Since this is such a HUGE topic, I'm…
- God Still Isn't Good
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God Still Isn’t Good
Posted 11 years ago
*Last week I started this subject with part 1:God Isn't Good. Today is part 2 of 2.
Over the last few years, my wife and I have developed a friendship with a…
- God Isn't Good
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God Isn’t Good
Posted 11 years ago
*This is part 1 of 2. You can read part 2 here.
God isn’t good. There, I said it. That’s what I’ve been thinking too many times at pivotal points throughout…
- Dear Christian, Persevere
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Dear Christian, Persevere
Posted 11 years ago
I was once asked, since I have been attempting to follow the teachings of Jesus for over 25 years now, what were the most important characteristics of my faith? I…
- Dear Christian, Don’t Be A ‘Christian’
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Dear Christian, Don’t Be A ‘Christian’
Posted 11 years ago
*Below is an excerpt from my book 10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustrations of Faith. I thought this would be good due to my involvement with…
- Don’t Be Spiritual, Christian
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Don’t Be Spiritual, Christian
Posted 11 years ago
Everyone, religious or not, Christian or not, likes to be known as spiritual.
Sometimes it’ll go something like, “I don’t believe in organized religion, but I am very a spiritual person.”…
- Christianity Is Harder Than You Think
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Christianity Is Harder Than You Think
Posted 11 years ago
If I were cheesy, I’d make a t-shirt with the phrase Christianity is harder than you think.
Nothing is truer.
>If you are doing Christianity correctly—if you’re taking it seriously and really…
- Be Teachable, Christian
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Be Teachable, Christian
Posted 11 years ago
Being teachable seems obvious but it is very difficult. The older you get, the more you experience and learn in life. Hopefully, as you grow in knowledge you increase in…
- Like It Or Not, Going To Church Matters
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Like It Or Not, Going To Church Matters
Posted 11 years ago
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard something like this, “I don’t have to go to church in order to be ‘saved.’” Many people hate going to church…
- Let It Go, Christian
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Let It Go, Christian
Posted 11 years ago
Have you ever helped someone move? It’s a dreaded call to get. And if you have a truck, you get it all the time.
When helping someone move, everyone avoids the…
- Just Give.
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Just Give.
Posted 11 years ago
It has been said that the most sensitive nerve in the body is the one connected to your wallet.
>Giving away your hard-earned money isn’t easy, but it is necessary.
Now, I’m…
- Fill YOURSELF With Passion, Christian
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Fill YOURSELF With Passion, Christian
Posted 11 years ago
I was listening to a song the other day that chorused with a prayer to God that went something like, “Fill us with passion for you…” On it went in…
- Christianity Isn't And Never Will Be Cool
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Christianity Isn’t And Never Will Be Cool
Posted 11 years ago
It's a cold hard truth. There were many times in over the 25 years of my faith that I thought it wasn't true. I dressed differently, talked differently, listened to…
- Horror, Heroes, & Hell
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Horror, Heroes, & Hell
Posted 11 years ago
This weekend I saw a dark comedy slasher flick and it got me thinking about Hell. (Incidentally, it was called Tucker and Dale vs. Evil and it was hilarious. I…
- Be Careful Of Causes, Christian
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Be Careful Of Causes, Christian
Posted 11 years ago
We all have interests. Good ones. Bad ones. I’m talking about the good ones.
Eventually at least one interest in our lives will grow into a hobby. No worries there. In…
- Wrong Is Fun!
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Wrong Is Fun!
Posted 11 years ago
Earlier this week I posted Rules, Rules, Rules in which I discussed rules, Christianity, and the Bible. So let's assume we've gone to the Bible and looked through all the…
- Rules, Rules, Rules
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Rules, Rules, Rules
Posted 11 years ago
I’ve concluded there are two types of people in this world. There are the goody-two-shoes who like rules and take great pride in creating and obeying them. And there are…
- The Unpopular Jesus
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The Unpopular Jesus
Posted 12 years ago
We all know the popular Jesus—the one who said so many generous, patient, tolerant, and graceful things. Everyone loves the popular Jesus. Everyone likes to quote him in speeches to…
- Faith, Doubt, and Truth
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Faith, Doubt, and Truth
Posted 12 years ago
In light of the very interesting Atheist 10 Commandments by Pen Jillette, the taller half of the noted magic duo Pen and Teller, that I posted about, I wanted to talk…
- Can You Hear Me Now, God?
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Can You Hear Me Now, God?
Posted 12 years ago
Everybody knows long distance relationships (LDRs) usually don’t work. The love interest you had in the Niagara Falls area probably isn’t the person you married and had kids with. The…
- The Happiness Trap
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The Happiness Trap
Posted 12 years ago
*This is taken from my next book. Please tell me what you think.
When life’s already hard, I’ve realized I have a way of making it even harder.
I once saw a…
- Does Jesus Really Matter?
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Does Jesus Really Matter?
Posted 12 years ago
There's been a lot of talk of Heaven, Hell, and everything in between. As of late--and this is nothing new--many popular Christian leaders are challenging mainstream Christianity's understanding of these…
- Weird Zone Christianity
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Weird Zone Christianity
Posted 12 years ago
There are a few elements of Christianity that often get avoided. For obvious reasons, we don't like talking about some strange areas and elements of our faith. Perhaps, rightly so. I…
- Good Without God?
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Good Without God?
Posted 12 years ago
See this ad? What do you think? It's from an atheist group called Central Arkansas Coalition of Reason (Central Arkansas CoR), which is affiliated with the national group UnitedCoR, and they…
- Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than Done
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Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than Done
Posted 12 years ago
In many ways, living with faith is an odd life-choice. So why am I a follower of Jesus Christ? Good question.
As difficult, confusing, and frustrating as my faith decision has…
- Lose Your Religion, Christian
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Lose Your Religion, Christian
Posted 12 years ago
I have an exercise for those that call themselves Christians (that's me too). It won't be easy. But it's exactly the kind of thing we need these days, since the…
- The Idiot Genius Contradiction
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The Idiot Genius Contradiction
Posted 12 years ago
In my life I have had many conversations with people who don't believe in God. Believe it or not, I welcome them. This does not scare me. This does not…
- How Could A Loving God Create Hell?
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How Could A Loving God Create Hell?
Posted 12 years ago
Hell again? Yes, I find these questions fascinating. LIke when I discussed how a person ends up in Hell. Or when I dissected Rob Bell's answer to this in his…
- The Two Paths Of Enlightenment
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The Two Paths Of Enlightenment
Posted 12 years ago
How do you define enlightenment? What is it? What is the purpose?
My layman's working definitions of enlightenment is: seeking truth.
Simple enough, right? Not really.
You see, there are two paths,…
- The Lie Of Love
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The Lie Of Love
Posted 12 years ago
One of the hardest lesson's I've had to learn is the lie about love. Sound strange? It is.
Our culture’s literature, movies, poems, songs, and the like constantly reinforce our self-love.…
- The Dilemma And Confusion Of Forgiveness
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The Dilemma And Confusion Of Forgiveness
Posted 12 years ago
Following Jesus is all about understanding and exercising forgiveness. But, to be honest, forgiveness kind of confuses me.
First, it’s not a one-time thing. It has to be a mindset. It has…
- Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?
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Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?
Posted 12 years ago
If you believe in the idea of Heaven or Hell in the Christian context, you probably have one of two views on how a person ends up at one or…
- Zombie Obsession
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Zombie Obsession
Posted 12 years ago
I have a confession to make. I’m a little ashamed about it, too. I don't know if you saw the new show Walking Dead on AMC, but it was really really…
- The Evolution of Faith
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The Evolution of Faith
Posted 12 years ago
WARNING: Today I'm going to get a little 'religious.'
To me, it is sadder than sad when an individual walks away from God. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurence. How…
- When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You Give In? Just Once?
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When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You G…
Posted 12 years ago
This is a zero humor day again. What I am about to share is one of a handful of the most important things I have learned in my life–more specifically,…
- When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will You Do?
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When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will Yo…
Posted 12 years ago
I'm about to get serious, real serious. There's zero humor today. And you are either going to get what I say or not. There will be no middle ground. What…
- An Unauthorized Approach To Christianity
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An Unauthorized Approach To Christianity
Posted 13 years ago
Most people have a healthy dislike of pretense, hidden agendas, moral compromise, and philosophical contradictions. The challenge is how to turn this tension into something positive and productive. I am…
- Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?
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Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?
Posted 13 years ago
A little while ago I talked about Jesus being the most judgmental person ever. Now I want to talk about something else that may seem counter intuitive.
Jesus= gentle, meek, and…
- Forget About Greed, It's All About Envy
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Forget About Greed, It’s All About Envy
Posted 13 years ago
A couple weeks ago I talked about greed. Among other things, I said politicians and news pundits tell us the economy has tanked and the world is in financial crisis…
- Greed Is Not Good
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Greed Is Not Good
Posted 13 years ago
Remember that famous line from Gordon Gekko in that old and amazing movie Wall Street (sequel coming soon)?
Greed is good!
So let's talk about greed for a moment. Politicians and news…
- Is Jesus The Only Way?
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Is Jesus The Only Way?
Posted 13 years ago
Recently I discussed some interactions during some radio interviews regarding Hell and homosexuality. In both of them I mentioned one of may favorite statements by Jesus. It is:
"I am the…
- Why Was Jesus So Judgmental?
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Why Was Jesus So Judgmental?
Posted 13 years ago
Did you know that Jesus Christ was one of the most judgmental people ever, maybe even the most?
What?
That's right. You heard me right.
Mostly, Jesus is framed as gentle, mild, and…
- Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?
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Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?
Posted 13 years ago
So I was doing a radio interview recently. Again, due to the title of my book, it was not a Christian show, station, or host (that I know of). The…
- Do Secular Humanists Have Morals?
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Do Secular Humanists Have Morals?
Posted 13 years ago
The short answer is yes. Of course. But lets talk about the layers of this question.
So I was doing radio interview. In one segment, the host had on a secular…
- Is There A Real Hell?
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Is There A Real Hell?
Posted 13 years ago
I was doing a radio interview recently. It wasn't a Christian radio show. My book has given me the opportunity to talk about my faith in front of audiences that…
- Michelle Obama Said "No" Too
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Michelle Obama Said “No” To Me
Posted 14 years ago
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned how I recently struck up a friendship with Mark Hughes, author of Buzzmarketing. He asked me how he could help me. I said…
- No Love From Bill Clinton
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Bill Clinton Rejected Me
Posted 14 years ago
I recently struck up a friendship with Mark Hughes, author of Buzzmarketing. He asked me how he could help. I said that I felt I really needed a one-line endorsement…
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- Life Sucks And Then You Die
- Life Sucks And Then You DiePosted 12 years ago
Ever feel like you're working on your doctorate at Life Sucks University? Let’s be honest, sometimes life sucks. I have discovered that this is a fact that most Christians don’t like…
- Dear Christian, Don’t Do Your Best
- Dear Christian, Don’t Do Your BestPosted 10 years ago
I have a motto in life. It will sound strange and controversial. The motto is:
>Don't do your best.
I know! Right? The reality is, sometimes trying your best isn’t good…
- Dear Christian, Don't Be A Mature Christian
- Dear Christian, Don’t Be A ‘Mature’ ChristianPosted 11 years ago
I'm gonna say something that may rub some the wrong way. It's not necessarily positive or motivational at first read. Too bad. It's necessary.
I’ve been part of a lot of…
- Dear Christian, Be A Servant
- Dear Christian, Be A ServantPosted 11 years ago
When I was getting my theology degree my studies had a pastoral emphasis. Among others, I had to read a book about servanthood. It had a cover of a guy…
- Dear Christian, Be An Informed Citizen
- Dear Christian, Be An Informed CitizenPosted 11 years ago
So there has been presidential debates and a vice presidential debate. There will be an election in a couple weeks so it seems fitting to talk about this.
>We live in…
- Dear Christian, Be a Reader
- Dear Christian, Be a ReaderPosted 11 years ago
This one is going to sound like an after school special. Oh well.
I once read (ironically) that only 20% of the population actively and regularly reads. I’ll bet it’s less…
- Aspire To Be More Than You Are
- Aspire To Be More Than You ArePosted 11 years ago
The nerd alert is about to go off big time. One of favorite Star Trek characters is Data. If you don’t know, he is a synthetic life form—a robot. (What…
- The Danger Of Anger
- The Danger Of AngerPosted 11 years ago
I get angry. From a very young age, I have a life that has always been surrounded by tension. Frustration is fused in my DNA.
I’m not like a lot of…
- No, All Sins Are NOT Equal Or The Same
- No, All Sins Are NOT Equal Or The SamePosted 11 years ago
You probably have heard that all sin is equal in the eyes of God or that He weighs every sin the same. Christians like to say this to make themselves…
- The Existence Of Evil Is Actually Evidence Of God’s True Goodness
- The Existence Of Evil Is Actually Evidence Of…Posted 11 years ago
What if I told you the existence of evil is actually evidence of God's true goodness. Sound outrageous? It is, but it's true. Imagine if we could keep that mind…
- Reconciling God & Why Bad Stuff Happens
- Reconciling God & Why Bad Stuff HappensPosted 11 years ago
So would you believe me if I said that the existence of evil is actually evidence that God is good? First, let me discuss why bad stuff happens...
I've been talking…
- God is Good, but…
- God is Good, but…Posted 11 years ago
So why does God let bad stuff happen?
I’ve laid out a lot of emotions that I sift through to get back and eventually accept that God is good, and the consequences if…
- So What About Gay Marriage?
- So What About Gay Marriage?Posted 11 years ago
Did you know that Chick-Fil-A serves hate-chicken? That's what some would have you believe since the owner was asked (at the very end of a long interview) about the long-established…
- Good, God, & Evil
- Good, God, & EvilPosted 11 years ago
This is a week that many people are wondering: Is God good? It's natural when there is death and tragedy. It makes us ask:
If there is a God, and He…
- Anger Management
- Anger ManagementPosted 11 years ago
Last week I talked about getting Good & Mad at God. It's not something to be proud of, but it's not something to ignore. It happens so we have to…
- Good & Mad…at God?
- Good & Mad…at God?Posted 11 years ago
There’s an old song I know called What Shall We Do With a Drunken Sailor? It was one of the many songs my dad and his friends would belt out…
- Let's Make A Deal, God
- Let’s Make A Deal, GodPosted 11 years ago
*Last week I started this subject with part 1:If God Is Good, Then He Will.... Today is part 2 of 2.
I don't know why. I just do.
>Every once in a while,…
- If God Is Good, Then He Will…
- If God Is Good, Then He Will…Posted 11 years ago
Recently I've written God Isn't Good and God Still Isn't Good. In these I discuss the dilemma of understanding the goodness of God. Since this is such a HUGE topic, I'm…
- God Still Isn't Good
- God Still Isn’t GoodPosted 11 years ago
*Last week I started this subject with part 1:God Isn't Good. Today is part 2 of 2.
Over the last few years, my wife and I have developed a friendship with a…
- God Isn't Good
- God Isn’t GoodPosted 11 years ago
*This is part 1 of 2. You can read part 2 here.
God isn’t good. There, I said it. That’s what I’ve been thinking too many times at pivotal points throughout…
- Dear Christian, Persevere
- Dear Christian, PerseverePosted 11 years ago
I was once asked, since I have been attempting to follow the teachings of Jesus for over 25 years now, what were the most important characteristics of my faith? I…
- Dear Christian, Don’t Be A ‘Christian’
- Dear Christian, Don’t Be A ‘Christian’Posted 11 years ago
*Below is an excerpt from my book 10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustrations of Faith. I thought this would be good due to my involvement with…
- Don’t Be Spiritual, Christian
- Don’t Be Spiritual, ChristianPosted 11 years ago
Everyone, religious or not, Christian or not, likes to be known as spiritual.
Sometimes it’ll go something like, “I don’t believe in organized religion, but I am very a spiritual person.”… - Christianity Is Harder Than You Think
- Christianity Is Harder Than You ThinkPosted 11 years ago
If I were cheesy, I’d make a t-shirt with the phrase Christianity is harder than you think.
Nothing is truer.
>If you are doing Christianity correctly—if you’re taking it seriously and really…
- Be Teachable, Christian
- Be Teachable, ChristianPosted 11 years ago
Being teachable seems obvious but it is very difficult. The older you get, the more you experience and learn in life. Hopefully, as you grow in knowledge you increase in…
- Like It Or Not, Going To Church Matters
- Like It Or Not, Going To Church MattersPosted 11 years ago
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard something like this, “I don’t have to go to church in order to be ‘saved.’” Many people hate going to church…
- Let It Go, Christian
- Let It Go, ChristianPosted 11 years ago
Have you ever helped someone move? It’s a dreaded call to get. And if you have a truck, you get it all the time.
When helping someone move, everyone avoids the… - Just Give.
- Just Give.Posted 11 years ago
It has been said that the most sensitive nerve in the body is the one connected to your wallet.
>Giving away your hard-earned money isn’t easy, but it is necessary.
Now, I’m… - Fill YOURSELF With Passion, Christian
- Fill YOURSELF With Passion, ChristianPosted 11 years ago
I was listening to a song the other day that chorused with a prayer to God that went something like, “Fill us with passion for you…” On it went in…
- Christianity Isn't And Never Will Be Cool
- Christianity Isn’t And Never Will Be CoolPosted 11 years ago
It's a cold hard truth. There were many times in over the 25 years of my faith that I thought it wasn't true. I dressed differently, talked differently, listened to…
- Horror, Heroes, & Hell
- Horror, Heroes, & HellPosted 11 years ago
This weekend I saw a dark comedy slasher flick and it got me thinking about Hell. (Incidentally, it was called Tucker and Dale vs. Evil and it was hilarious. I…
- Be Careful Of Causes, Christian
- Be Careful Of Causes, ChristianPosted 11 years ago
We all have interests. Good ones. Bad ones. I’m talking about the good ones.
Eventually at least one interest in our lives will grow into a hobby. No worries there. In… - Wrong Is Fun!
- Wrong Is Fun!Posted 11 years ago
Earlier this week I posted Rules, Rules, Rules in which I discussed rules, Christianity, and the Bible. So let's assume we've gone to the Bible and looked through all the…
- Rules, Rules, Rules
- Rules, Rules, RulesPosted 11 years ago
I’ve concluded there are two types of people in this world. There are the goody-two-shoes who like rules and take great pride in creating and obeying them. And there are…
- The Unpopular Jesus
- The Unpopular JesusPosted 12 years ago
We all know the popular Jesus—the one who said so many generous, patient, tolerant, and graceful things. Everyone loves the popular Jesus. Everyone likes to quote him in speeches to…
- Faith, Doubt, and Truth
- Faith, Doubt, and TruthPosted 12 years ago
In light of the very interesting Atheist 10 Commandments by Pen Jillette, the taller half of the noted magic duo Pen and Teller, that I posted about, I wanted to talk…
- Can You Hear Me Now, God?
- Can You Hear Me Now, God?Posted 12 years ago
Everybody knows long distance relationships (LDRs) usually don’t work. The love interest you had in the Niagara Falls area probably isn’t the person you married and had kids with. The…
- The Happiness Trap
- The Happiness TrapPosted 12 years ago
*This is taken from my next book. Please tell me what you think.
When life’s already hard, I’ve realized I have a way of making it even harder.
I once saw a…
- Does Jesus Really Matter?
- Does Jesus Really Matter?Posted 12 years ago
There's been a lot of talk of Heaven, Hell, and everything in between. As of late--and this is nothing new--many popular Christian leaders are challenging mainstream Christianity's understanding of these…
- Weird Zone Christianity
- Weird Zone ChristianityPosted 12 years ago
There are a few elements of Christianity that often get avoided. For obvious reasons, we don't like talking about some strange areas and elements of our faith. Perhaps, rightly so. I…
- Good Without God?
- Good Without God?Posted 12 years ago
See this ad? What do you think? It's from an atheist group called Central Arkansas Coalition of Reason (Central Arkansas CoR), which is affiliated with the national group UnitedCoR, and they…
- Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than Done
- Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than DonePosted 12 years ago
In many ways, living with faith is an odd life-choice. So why am I a follower of Jesus Christ? Good question.
As difficult, confusing, and frustrating as my faith decision has…
- Lose Your Religion, Christian
- Lose Your Religion, ChristianPosted 12 years ago
I have an exercise for those that call themselves Christians (that's me too). It won't be easy. But it's exactly the kind of thing we need these days, since the…
- The Idiot Genius Contradiction
- The Idiot Genius ContradictionPosted 12 years ago
In my life I have had many conversations with people who don't believe in God. Believe it or not, I welcome them. This does not scare me. This does not…
- How Could A Loving God Create Hell?
- How Could A Loving God Create Hell?Posted 12 years ago
Hell again? Yes, I find these questions fascinating. LIke when I discussed how a person ends up in Hell. Or when I dissected Rob Bell's answer to this in his…
- The Two Paths Of Enlightenment
- The Two Paths Of EnlightenmentPosted 12 years ago
How do you define enlightenment? What is it? What is the purpose?
My layman's working definitions of enlightenment is: seeking truth.
Simple enough, right? Not really.
You see, there are two paths,…
- The Lie Of Love
- The Lie Of LovePosted 12 years ago
One of the hardest lesson's I've had to learn is the lie about love. Sound strange? It is.
Our culture’s literature, movies, poems, songs, and the like constantly reinforce our self-love.…
- The Dilemma And Confusion Of Forgiveness
- The Dilemma And Confusion Of ForgivenessPosted 12 years ago
Following Jesus is all about understanding and exercising forgiveness. But, to be honest, forgiveness kind of confuses me.
First, it’s not a one-time thing. It has to be a mindset. It has…
- Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?
- Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?Posted 12 years ago
If you believe in the idea of Heaven or Hell in the Christian context, you probably have one of two views on how a person ends up at one or…
- Zombie Obsession
- Zombie ObsessionPosted 12 years ago
I have a confession to make. I’m a little ashamed about it, too. I don't know if you saw the new show Walking Dead on AMC, but it was really really…
- The Evolution of Faith
- The Evolution of FaithPosted 12 years ago
WARNING: Today I'm going to get a little 'religious.'
To me, it is sadder than sad when an individual walks away from God. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurence. How…
- When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You Give In? Just Once?
- When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You G…Posted 12 years ago
This is a zero humor day again. What I am about to share is one of a handful of the most important things I have learned in my life–more specifically,…
- When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will You Do?
- When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will Yo…Posted 12 years ago
I'm about to get serious, real serious. There's zero humor today. And you are either going to get what I say or not. There will be no middle ground. What…
- An Unauthorized Approach To Christianity
- An Unauthorized Approach To ChristianityPosted 13 years ago
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- Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?
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Jesus= gentle, meek, and…
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- Greed Is Not Good
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Remember that famous line from Gordon Gekko in that old and amazing movie Wall Street (sequel coming soon)?
Greed is good!
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What?
That's right. You heard me right.
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- Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?Posted 13 years ago
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The short answer is yes. Of course. But lets talk about the layers of this question.
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WHAT’S NEW?
Who’s going to Hell? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does praying work? Are miracles even happening today?
Why not leave the same old boring fluff in the dust and try something new?
Based on the #1 book featured on ABC News and described as “fascinating and rather risky,” the official 10 Things I Hate About Christianity Discussion Guide is the premiere tool for small groups, college classes, reading clubs, or Bible studies looking to talk about something out-of-the-ordinary. Geared to help all types of people explore and work through the frustrations of faith, it is an excellent resource for the spiritually curious, new followers of Jesus, and seasoned Christians struggling with disillusionment.
This 10-week discussion guide contains 10 talking points for each week, introductory tips before you start, and helpful hints and background information on each week. Along with the book, this insider information is meant to assist any facilitator (at any level of experience) focus the group toward the desired dynamic–ranging from the very conversational to the more studious.
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The #1 book that was featured on ABC News and described as “fascinating and rather risky,” 10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustrations of Faith is geared to help all types of people explore and work through the frustrations of faith.
It is an excellent resource for the spiritually curious, new followers of Jesus, and seasoned Christians struggling with disillusionment.
Includes subjects like:
- Faith
- Prayer
- The Bible
- Sin
- Rules
- Love
- Hell
- Answers (to difficult questions)
- Church
- Christians
- The Problem of Evil and Suffering
- Pluralism and Relativism
- Premarital Sex
- Homosexuality
From the back cover:
Hate: (n) a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action*
My dad never let me use the word hate. He said it sounded too violent. But it was often the only accurate description of how I felt. Part of me understood, but another part of me rebelled.
We can all feel hate. Even in the good, productive, and meaningful aspects of life, there’s frequently a level of frustration that overwhelms us when we are faced with trying to achieve certain goals–like getting in shape, making the grade, or straightening out our finances.
This is where I got stuck in my spirituality. Within these pages are the 10 things I’ve hated about Christianity over the years and how I’ve worked through my frustrations. I call it the intersection of real life, simple faith, and raw emotion.
And I am confident it can help in your own spiritual journey.
*WordNet® Princeton University lexical database for the English language
