Cheyenne

(author unknown) "Watch out! You nearly broadsided that car!" My father yelled at me. "Can't you do anything right?" Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me, daring me to challenge him. A lump rose in my throat as I averted my eyes. I …

The Cult of Christian Nationalism

(by Mike Ryan, adapted for this article) Christian Nationalism is a cult; a fusion of Christianity and American national identity. Christian Nationalism draws its roots from Old Testament parallels between America and Israel. In the Old Testament, Israel was commanded to maintain cultural and blood purity, often through war, conquest, and separatism. Despite the Old …

Want a Donut?

(author unknown) There was a certain Professor of Religion named Dr. Christianson who taught at a small college in the Western United States. Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course his or her freshman year regardless of his or her major. …

Only One Life

(by C.T. Studd) Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way;Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;Then, in ‘that day’ …

Choosing

(by Arianna Freelen) My Granny told me throughout my adolescent years, “Be like Daniel.” As we ended our phone conversations, as I hurried off to school, before my Saturday track meets, as I walked out the door with my date, her words were an ever-present reminder. She had a way of taking the most profound …

Shoes in Church

(author unknown) I showered and shaved. I adjusted my tie.I got there and sat in a pew just in time.Bowing my head in prayer as I closed my eyes,I saw the shoe of the man next to me touching my own. I sighed.With plenty of room on either side, I thought, 'Why must our soles …

I Wish You Enough

At an airport I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her plane's departure and standing near the door, he said to his daughter, "I love you, I wish you enough." She said, "Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. …

Sage Advice

(author unknown, adapted for this article) #1 Love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. #2 Realize that you are not Atlas and the world does not rest on your shoulders. #3 Stop bargaining with vegetable and fruit vendors. A few pennies more will not burn a …

The State of Christianity Today

(by Ron Schalow) We find it too easy to put the things of the world ahead of the things of God. We find it too easy to place priorities on temporary things instead of permanent things. We find it difficult to stand on absolute truth when that truth becomes inconvenient in our lives. More to …

When I say “I am a Christian”

(author unknown) When I say "I am a Christian," I am not shouting "I am clean living." I am whispering "I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven." When I say "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I am confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my …