2023-03-26 14:42
By Mike Edwards
I wrote HERE my personal story with my best friend in our inability to discuss our different spiritual beliefs. We used to be in total agreement until my views begin changing… Read More
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2023-03-19 14:11
By Mike Edwards
I hope some readers can relate to my experience and journey with a best friend for decades. Many of us are done with religion but not God. We have stopped going to the instit… Read More
2023-03-15 15:00
by Michael Donahoe
I hear this term often these days, so I finally decided to look up the definition and see exactly what it meant.
It seems we hear it mainly as a negative thing, yet… Read More
2023-03-12 22:11
By Mike Edwards
Christian leaders and companies use the term “biblical truths,” but these same leaders criticize those who dogmatically claim “the science says.” The… Read More
2023-03-05 15:29
By Mike Edwards
We must respect the opinions of rational people whether the topic is religion, science, or politics. It is not easy to discern people’s motives for shutting down discus… Read More
2023-02-26 15:29
By Mike Edwards
Your experience may not be mine. I am writing out of frustration. I tend to be more skeptical than most, whether it be about religion, my profession of psychology, or now sci… Read More
2023-02-19 14:31
By Mike Edwards
It is hard for many to wrap their brain around that a Supreme Being exists. Others are inclined to believe there is a Creator. I am convinced the Bible is a main reason many… Read More
2023-02-12 15:55
By Mike Edwards
Some are inclined to believe in a Creator and others are not. I don’t wish to judge the latter. Those who lean toward thinking there is a God, there seem to be two type… Read More
2023-02-08 15:00
by Jim Gordon
Did Jesus teach from the Old Covenant? Was the birth of Christ the beginning of the New Covenant? When does the Old Covenant end and the New Covenant begin? To be clear,&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-02-05 15:03
By Mike Edwards
Religion and science share a common sin these days – claiming they certainly know the “truth.” We have an inborn sense of good and evil. Who doesn’t k… Read More
2023-01-29 13:54
By Mike Edwards
Why Doesn’t God Stop More Suffering?
What Really Is “Truth” About Science Or God?
Lies About God!
Does God Promise Heaven Or Hell Or What?
How The Heck D… Read More
2023-01-25 15:00
by Jim Gordon
Let’s just say this right off, Jesus was not a Christian. Also, Jesus was not white, nor American, nor a Republican.
Here in the United States, when we think… Read More
2023-01-22 13:00
By Mike Edwards
I write on this subject ad nauseum. In fact, years ago I named my site What God May Really Be Like. I used the word “may” because I didn’… Read More
2023-01-15 16:17
By Mike Edwards
National polls suggest the majority of people believe there is a God. Many seem to have a strong inclination that there is an afterlife after time here on earth. I’m al… Read More
2023-01-11 15:00
by Jim Gordon
In today’s world, it seems everyone has the ‘I’m number one’ attitude. We are all interested in what is best for us, what makes us happy, how to be m… Read More
2023-01-08 13:37
By Mike Edwards
There are so many views of what God is really like. Many picture God as this angry, judgmental God whose character demands that God is deeply offended when we sin (I hate tha… Read More
2023-01-01 15:04
By Mike Edwards
What loving parent demands love. Forced love is an oxymoron. If you believe in not loving people like you want to be loved, good luck in life. I am convinced God only wishes… Read More
2022-12-30 15:00
by Jim Gordon
Here we are at the end of another year. It can be a time of sadness in some cases, but usually it is a time of excitement and anticipation for a new beginning.
The past h… Read More
2022-12-24 13:35
By Mike Edwards
Many Christians assume the Bible teaches we must forgive without any expectations. The Bible can also be used to claim repentance is required. God does not forgive the rebell… Read More
2022-12-20 16:00
by Michael Donahoe
Have you noticed how many people seem to only include their preferred group? They only include people who think like them, have similar interests and likes. If you thin… Read More
2022-12-18 14:35
By Mike Edwards
I wrote the below for my children a couple of years ago. It is much longer than my usual Posts. I am sharing here in case you can relate and maybe be encouraged that chang… Read More
2022-12-15 15:00
by Michael Donahoe
It is hard to believe we still need to mention this issue. Women deserve equal treatment and equal rights just like any other human being. It is hard to believe that on… Read More
2022-12-11 13:34
By Mike Edwards
National polls suggest the majority of people believe there is a God. I am not wanting to be judgmental, but I sense a large part of that majority don’t necessarily… Read More
2022-12-08 15:00
by Michael Donahoe
Why is it many of us who call ourselves Christians spend more time defending our beliefs rather than enjoying time spent with others? Often, we do it not only to non-be… Read More
2022-12-04 17:59
By Mike Edwards
Confession – nowadays I seldom sit down and read the Bible as much as I did in past. I usually needed a commentary. God just wants a relationship whether spurred on… Read More
2022-11-30 15:00
by Michael Donahoe
As I was thinking about the terrible tragedy recently at Club Q, and the similar tragedy a few years ago at the Pulse Nigh Club, I wondered why such horrible treatment… Read More
2022-11-27 13:16
By Mike Edwards
Well-meaning people, especially politicians who represent those who believe in a God and those that don’t, say things like “we need to get back to biblical truths… Read More
2022-11-20 15:01
By Mike Edwards
God commanding violence in the Old Testament makes no sense in light of New Testament emphasize on non-violence. Check out I Sam. 15:3 where God says: “Now go, attack t… Read More
2022-11-16 15:00
by Jim Gordon
If you grew up in church, have you ever thought about the idea that maybe we were told some wrong things and taught some wrong interpretations? Maybe some of the doctrines w… Read More
2022-11-13 15:58
By Mike Edwards
We must first accept something to be questionable when rational people have a different opinion than yours, whether it be scientific or biblical truths. Many have insisted on… Read More
2022-11-06 12:33
Some suggest God doesn’t cause suffering, but allows it to bring about a greater good. The problem is that greater good doesn’t always come about. A surgeon may have to break ope… Read More
2022-11-03 16:30
by Jim Gordon
We are nearing another election season here in the USA. Each time election time comes around, I get aggravated seeing churches endorse candidates and allow politicians… Read More
2022-10-30 11:59
By Mike Edwards
It is not simple to decide what to believe about God. Afterall, an invisible, inaudible God doesn’t speak to most of us. It is argued we should believe what the Bible s… Read More
2022-10-23 15:07
By Mike Edwards
It is popular in religious circles to insist God is all-powerful and all-controlling. I suppose this is to protect God’s reputation or one’s understanding of bibl… Read More
2022-10-21 14:00
by Jim Gordon
Romans 12:18 – If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. That almost sounds like an impossibility in our world today. To be at peace with all… Read More
2022-10-16 09:31
By Mike Edwards
Polls suggest a majority of people believe there is a God or Higher Power, but we should be careful in our words assuming all have such a belief. Besides, many believe in a G… Read More
2022-10-13 14:00
by Jim Gordon
Many of us who went to church have been told about the Kingdom of God. Mostly, we think it is a place somewhere in the sky, far, far away from us at this point. We think tha… Read More
2022-10-09 14:18
By Mike Edwards
The U.S. is obviously divided as a nation politically – immigration, climate control, economics, energy policy, vaccine mandates, abortion. In the Christian churc… Read More
2022-10-02 13:24
By Mike Edwards
One may expect since I am writing a blog with a spiritual slant, that I might suggest our greatest problem is lack of belief in God. I am not convinced. Belief in God didn&rs&hell…Read More
2022-10-01 14:00
Does it Sound Familiar?
(Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash)by Jim Gordon
When I think back over my life within the church, I realized that I have been involved in chur… Read More
2022-09-25 13:53
By Mike Edwards
We hear all the time to believe in the science (aka “truth”). God folks in the public arena argue we need to get back to biblical truths. The truth is there is le… Read More
2022-09-22 14:15
by Jim Gordon
Those of us who are living outside the walls of religion and institutional church have found a freedom we sometimes cannot explain. At least we cannot explain it in a way th… Read More
2022-09-18 14:44
By Mike Edwards
A majority of people believe in God, but may not have a closer relationship with God because what they believe about God. No one can be certain what an invisible, inaudible G… Read More
2022-09-14 14:00
And Everyone Else is Wrongby Jim Gordon
If you are around a lot of people or are on social media very often, you will see many people are ready to argue in order to prove their way of thi… Read More
2022-09-11 13:49
By Mike Edwards
Do you not give a damn how others feel or how your actions impact others? Color me God then. You are a wretched soul and your behaviors disgust me. I doubt though that is you… Read More
2022-09-07 14:00
by Jim Gordon
Over the past few months, I have watched with displeasure the discussions and comments on social media. The interaction among people seems to be taking a turn that is more d… Read More
2022-09-04 13:41
By Mike Edwards
The doctrine of original sin suggests we are guilty even before we were born because of Adam’s sin in the garden thousands of years ago. This may be hard for many to un… Read More
2022-08-31 14:30
by Michael Donahoe
We seem to see more and more Christian people taking up political action causes. It seems politics and the church are becoming more involved together, and the separatio… Read More
2022-08-28 15:13
By Mike Edwards
I was listening to a recent new popular song that seeks to assure “God answers prayer.” Let’s be honest. More prayers are unanswered than answered. Bold pro… Read More
2022-08-25 14:00
by Jim Gordon
With all the changes happening in Christianity these days, such as Christian Nationalism, exclusion of those who are LGBTQ, seeing the separation of church and state slowly… Read More
2022-08-21 12:20
By Mike Edwards
Parenting, like marriage, isn’t complicated just hard. Treat your partner like you want to be treated and you will probably have a good marriage. See here. Parent your… Read More
2022-08-18 15:00
by Michael Donahoe
Growing up in church and the Christian world, I always felt I had some fairly important facts figured out about God. I always thought that what I was taught in church w… Read More
2022-08-14 17:51
By Mike Edwards
It is often said God blessed the United States specifically, suggesting God’s blessings are withheld from other nations by God. It is important how we portray what God… Read More
2022-08-10 14:00
It never was removed
by Michael Donahoe
Prayer in our public schools can be a popular topic among some Christian people. They will blame many problems on the issue of prayer in public… Read More
2022-08-07 13:10
By Mike Edwards
Uncivil discussions between those who have science differences seems to becoming more the norm. Those with religion or God differences are no better though less hostile. Disa… Read More
2022-07-31 11:48
These last few weeks I have posted why I believe it is best to assume the entire Bible is not inspired by God. I addressed several questions one might raise if arguing the Bible isn’t… Read More
2022-07-27 14:00
Or Not To Witness
by Jim Gordon
Growing up in the church, I know we are taught to be a witness for Christ. It seems we are made to feel we have to use every opportunity to tell others… Read More
2022-07-24 13:25
By Mike Edwards
I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible – Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired… Read More
2022-07-17 12:20
By Mike Edwards
I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible – Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired… Read More
2022-07-14 14:00
by Jim Gordon
It seems that our world is fast becoming devoid of people who want to work together for the good of others. What is missing in our world today? The same thing that is missin… Read More
2022-07-10 13:46
By Mike Edwards
If Post too long, read the bold subtitle sections of interest
I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible – Is The Bible Really I… Read More
2022-07-06 14:00
by Jim Gordon
While trimming some flowers in our backyard, I accidentally cut a new bloom that had just come out. I tried to replant the root and watered it good, but I noticed within hal… Read More
2022-06-26 13:26
By Mike Edwards
I’m no expert but one who is anxious for others to avoid my failures. I can assure you my marriage hasn’t lasted 40 years so far as of today because I am some sai… Read More
2022-06-24 14:00
by Jim Gordon
When thinking about all that is going on in the world today, one main issue is about gay and transgender rights and equality. It is obvious that those who are LGBTQ are bein… Read More
2022-06-19 14:33
By Mike Edwards
I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible – Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired… Read More
2022-06-12 14:22
By Mike Edwards
It is claimed if the Bible isn’t inspired, then we can’t know God. But the Bible can’t be the authoritative guide about God, because we disagree what it say… Read More
2022-06-05 13:44
By Mike Edwards
If Post too long, read the bold subtitle sections of interest
I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible – Is The Bible Really I… Read More
2022-05-29 12:46
By Mike Edwards
If Post too long, read the bold subtitle sections of interest
I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible – Is The Bible Really I… Read More
2022-05-22 13:18
By Mike Edwards
We can only speculate what happens after death, but it makes sense to explore if God gave the biblical writers special insights about the afterlife. That means talking about… Read More
2022-05-15 13:17
By Mike Edwards
The majority of people according to polls believe in a Supreme Being or God. I am not talking about how many go to church or synagogue weekly but God being more of peoples&rs&hell…Read More
2022-05-13 13:00
Our common focus is Jesus
Colossians 3:14 — And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity
by Jim Gordon
With all the different thoughts, ideas, i… Read More
2022-05-08 13:22
By Mike Edwards
Many are inclined to believe there is a Creator, but it’s understandable why many find it hard to believe in an invisible, inaudible God or Spirit. A major obstacle may… Read More
2022-05-01 13:45
By Mike Edwards
I bet I know what most readers of this blog hope their legacy to be. They will say something like “I want to be known for treating others well.” Few if any will w… Read More
2022-04-29 14:00
by Jim Gordon
In our world today there seems to be a lot of talk in the Christian world of standing up for our beliefs and doctrines. It seems we feel this is the best way to show our dev… Read More
2022-04-24 12:21
By Mike Edwards
Spiritual leaders and politicians say we must turn to God as a nation. But believers and unbelievers in God don’t share their understanding of truth and God. Moral trut… Read More
2022-04-20 14:00
but not Necessarily Religious
by Jim Gordon
There actually is a difference between being spiritual and being religious, although many people think of the two as being the same thing… Read More
2022-04-17 12:05
By Mike Edwards
Andy Stanley’s recent series on Jesus on the North Point Community Church Podcast provides a relevant point applicable for Easter. What if the Gospels are historical re… Read More
2022-04-10 13:12
By Mike Edwards
Would we really be better off if God communicated audibly or visibly? We still would have to make choices to do what God advises. Doing is more important than believing. You… Read More
2022-04-05 14:00
by Chris Kratzer Guest Bloggerwww.chriskratzer.com/
That’s right, you don’t need it. At all.
You can live and do everything Jesus commanded and modeled without “churc… Read More
2022-04-03 13:22
By Mike Edwards
God views you as scum and is pissed
I only know what a loving God may be like according to how a parent should love their child. I figure God didn’t create us to be bet… Read More
2022-03-30 14:15
The Spirit Made Me Do It
by Jim Gordon
Many of us in the Christian world have had questions as to how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Does the Spirit control us, speak to us, guide… Read More
2022-03-29 01:58
by Dan Foster
The Backyard Church Community
It has been over three years since I last went to church. For a kid who grew up going to church every week, twice a week, for the first 38 y… Read More
2022-03-27 14:41
By Mike Edwards
I cringe when well-meaning people passionate about God say in the public arena “we need a biblical worldview” or start conversations like “according to the… Read More
2022-03-20 13:29
By Mike Edwards
I posted last week why we can’t seem to have discussions with others about politics if have a difference of opinion. See here. There are differences in the political an… Read More
2022-03-16 14:30
by Jim Gordon
In our world today there seems to be a lot of talk in the Christian world of standing up for our beliefs, our doctrines and our rights. It seems we feel this is the bes… Read More
2022-03-13 13:05
By Mike Edwards
Why can’t we have discussions with others about politics and religion when disagreeing? There are differences in the political and religious arena, but politicians and… Read More
2022-03-07 16:22
By Mike Edwards
If you are a butt according to your friends, I highly recommend going all in with God. God is anxious to help you be less self-centered. But we know people who claim to be Ch… Read More
2022-03-02 15:00
If So, We Live Under A Curse
by Jim Gordon
Many Christians today seem to live in two different worlds. Not only the spiritual world and the earthly world, but the Old Covenant and… Read More
2022-02-27 14:45
By Mike Edwards
I have never been a great prayer. But early in my relationship with God at least I would sometimes get on my knees or get in a quiet place to avoid distractions. I knew peopl… Read More
2022-02-23 15:00
by Jim Gordon
Why does the word inclusion make so many of us Christian people cringe?
We often want to only include our preferred group. People who think like us and have faith lik… Read More
2022-02-20 14:44
By Mike Edwards
Let’s be honest. The Bible is a difficult read and a bit strange. It claims God often ordered Israel to commit atrocities (“Now go, attack the Amalekites…… Read More
2022-02-16 15:15
by Jim Gordon
I remember when I was young, I was in a church service just about any time the doors were open. My whole spiritual life depended on whether I was at church or not. If I… Read More
2022-02-13 14:24
By Mike Edwards
The majority of people believe there is a God, but I don’t sense God is a major focus with that majority. I’m not making a moral judgment. Many not keen on God tr… Read More
2022-02-09 15:45
by Jim Gordon
As I move through life outside the walls of religion, I have found myself being more comfortable with questions about God. Do you do that too?
Growing up in the churc… Read More
2022-02-06 14:13
By Mike Edwards
The Good News couldn’t be about escaping a fiery, torturous God if such a hell isn’t biblical. What do the Gospels claim the Good News about God is?
What Really I… Read More
2022-02-02 15:00
and Everyone Else is Confused
by Jim Gordon
For those of us who attended church for any amount of time, we find that there are often people who are acting and responding in ways that a… Read More
2022-01-30 14:28
By Mike Edwards
Reliable God followers speak of God guiding us. I am not talking about “God guarantees you prosperity” types who are living off your funds. The Bible does say tha… Read More
2022-01-26 15:10
by Jim Gordon
Those of us who were brought up in church were taught from an early age that God is up there in heaven somewhere, looking down on us who live here on earth.
When we would… Read More
2022-01-23 14:33
By Mike Edwards
“Lies” is a strong word because I readily admit no one can prove what an invisible, inaudibly God is truly like. I am reacting to those who claim they know the &l&hell…Read More
2022-01-22 21:14
by Jordan Hathcock
Awkward church moments – aren’t they the best? I was around 14-years-old, passing the sacrament at my L.D.S. Ward, laughing with my friends in front of the… Read More
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