Ray Burns

I love Christ, my wife and four kids, the Oxford comma, and board games. Although saved at 18, it took 10 years for me to stop chasing idols and find true satisfaction in Christ. God's given me a passion for teaching and writing, and with that a deep burden to be my creator's instrument in giving His people a profound, unshakable relationship with their savior.

Where Do Our Souls Come From? Possibility #1 – The Soul Bank (new podcast episode)

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Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteCheck it out on Apple or Google Podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe! Where does the soul come from? Is there just a big clump of souls hanging out somewhere in the spiritual realm, waiting for God to put them in a body? Today begins a 3-part discussion where we look at where we get our […]

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Are You a Selfish Introvert?

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Approximate Reading Time: 8 minutes“I have a hard time making friends at church because I’m an introvert.”  “I always feel shy or anxious when I’m around others. I worry I’ll say the wrong thing to them.” “I’d much rather be home than around people.” These aren’t just things introverts say – these are my own thoughts. Just like our

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Is It Fun or Just a Distraction?

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Approximate Reading Time: 11 minutesI’ve discussed the danger of using our phones as a distraction, as well as why we shouldn’t feel guilty for having fun when it’s not turning into an idol. Now let’s wrap things up by figuring out whether we’re using something for God-honoring fun or self-glorifying distraction. Why do we want distraction? Most often, distraction

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Never Stop Seeking Purity (new podcast episode)

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Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter years of pursuing holiness and godliness, it’s tempting to settle for “good enough” in our walk with Christ. Today I discuss why purity from the world isn’t something we arrive at, but is something we’ll spend our whole lives pursuing. To support this podcast, visit www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith You can find this episode’s original article here. Scripture used:

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