Why Does Hell Exist?
The Good Place and Why Does Hell Exist? Have you watched the American Comedy The Good Place? If you have, then the question (‘Why Does Hell Exist’) this post tries to answer will probably have …
Category: Grow
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What Ethnicity Was Jesus … And Why Does It Matter?
According to a YouGov poll, it’s getting less socially acceptable for people to portray Jesus’ ethnicity as white. Whilst 66-67% of those aged 50 and above in the UK think a white Saviour is okay, …
Are Religion and Science Compatible?
Recently, I wrote a post about how science and Christianity could be compatible – despite what certain anti-vax churches might tell you – using some quotes from John Lennox to help. In this post, I’m …
When Spiritual But Not Religious Is Not Enough by Lillian Daniel: A Review
About When Spiritual But Not Religious Is Not Enough When Spiritual But Not Religious Is Not Enough, began life as this short essay for the Huffington Post. Readers shared and liked it all over social …
Bible Verses About Envy
What Jesus Says About Envy Do you ever worry about the future? Whether you’re on the right path and truly where you’re supposed to be right now? Do you ever compare yourself to others? Wondering …
What is Spiritual Abuse?
A Spiritual Abuse Checklist Think you might be experiencing spiritual abuse? Let’s take a look at some common characteristics of spiritual abuse, to help you discern. But first, what is spiritual abuse? What is Spiritual …
Noisy Neighbours, Rats and Why Jesus Understands Us
There’s something endearing, sometimes even therapeutic, about seeing somebody go through the same experiences you have, don’t you think? Especially, when they’re of the not-quite-so-positive kind. You see their frustrations and you think – I’ve …
“You Are Salt of the Earth” Meaning: How to Keep It Salty
Why We Need the Salt of the Earth Have you ever come face-to-face with evil? I grew up in countryside towns, first in England and then in Wales. Growing up, I never really saw evil …
John Lennox Quotes on Faith and Science (For Anti-Vaxxers)
“DO NOT GET VACCINATED!” Have you seen this viral video? In case you haven’t, let me get you up to speed. Picture this. A preacher moves energetically around the stage before his congregation somewhere in …
Christian Deconstruction and C.S. Lewis Part 2
Christian Deconstruction and God’s Character In my last post, we began to discuss what C.S. Lewis might have had to say on the topic of Christian deconstruction (a movement characterised by Christians analysing their faith …