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.

Christian Nationalism – The False Teaching We Can’t Ignore

Approximate Reading Time: 30 minutesMany Christians in America lament the state of our nation. Some may remember growing up when America was a “Christian nation,” where everyone went to church, bars were closed on Sunday, and the country was led by Christian values. Looking back at that ideal time and comparing it to today, it’s easy to wish things

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Never Stop Seeking Purity (new podcast episode)

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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Stop Wasting Time On Your Phone

Approximate Reading Time: 10 minutes(Click here for the podcast version of this article) We are slaves to our phones. According to a 2016 study, the average person uses their phone 76 times every day, while the more obsessed users can average up to 132 sessions on their phone. Most surprisingly, the most common time to pick up our phones

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