Should we really do what the Bible says? [Bible, pt 2 / 3]

Should we really do what the Bible says? [Bible, pt 2 / 3]

Honestly, it seems that doing “what the Bible says” can mean just about whatever anyone wants it to mean. So what do we do? How do we read, understand, and even use the Bible properly and not just use it to justify whatever we want?

How do I make sense of the bible? [Bible, pt 1 / 3]

How do I make sense of the bible? [Bible, pt 1 / 3]

The Bible is the most read, impactful, misunderstood, and misused set of writings in history. But for almost 2000 years reading and teaching what is in this collection of writings has been at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus. So what’s the deal? Do they even apply to us now thousands of years after they were first written and if so, how can we make any sense of them?

What does God want from me? [Discovering, pt 3/6]

What does God want from me? [Discovering, pt 3/6]

If there is a God, what does he think about you? Our typical answer is: he’s mad. It seems like everyone is mad about something, so God definitely is too. And, probably mad about something we’ve done too, right? But, what if we’re wrong about how God sees us? What if he’s different? What if he’s better? What if he’s actually not mad at you at all?