Category Archives: faith

Jesus Says, “I Will Give You Rest” not “I Will Give You More Burdens”

Posted on March 4, 2019 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Many say the foundational passage of the New Testament is John 3:16. Even young children can quote it: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Continue reading →

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5 Great Fears Believers Should Never Have

Posted on February 20, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

We mentioned before that many believers today are driven by fear—especially in very theologically conservative groups. This includes the fear of God, the fear of hell, the fear of making a mistake, the fear of being wrong, and the fear … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the Fear of Doubt and of Questioning Religious Beliefs We have been Taught

Posted on February 6, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Growing up a fundamentalist, and then 25 years as an evangelical, I witnessed a lot of fear and experienced significant fear myself. These very conservative environments are filled with fear and, to a large extent, are based on fear—fear of … Continue reading →

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5 Steps to Finding a Good Church Fit for You

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Let me begin by saying that I cannot tell you for sure how to find a good church for you, but I feel I should address it the best I can since I get this question often. Frequently the question … Continue reading →

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What Do We Expect God to Do to Prevent Suffering?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Recently, a reader brought up perhaps the most difficult possible question about God. Multiplied millions of people, over thousands of years, have asked this same, very serious, question. You probably have asked it yourself—or at least thought deeply about it: … Continue reading →

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