Blog, Podcast, YouTube, and Books by Ray Burns
Approximate Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion: Are you willing to believe something is true, even though you’re 100% positive it isn’t? We can all agree that’s silly. It would take a lot for us to know something isn’t true, yet think and live as though it absolutely is. How about a different question: Are you willing to believe things without […]
The “Certainty Scale” and Your Beliefs Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesAt this rate, 2020 is becoming a criticism-filled year for Christians. The predominantly pro-life group has become infamous for being willing to let your grandmother die in order to save the economy. These same Christians are the ones coming under heavy scrutiny for abandoning all safety measures regarding the Coronavirus, returning to church and acting
Stand with Christ, not your political party Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutes(If you don’t want to read this, just go watch Amerian Gospel: Christ Alone on Netflix. If you have anyone in your life who believes the “Prosperity Gospel,” encourage them to watch it with you.) One of the greatest dangers to the church of Jesus Christ isn’t those who oppose it, but those who claim
“American Gospel” is the movie all Christians need to watch (now on Netflix!) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesI grew up in a divorced home. My mom took us to church when I was 10 and got we fairly involved in church activities shortly thereafter. I still remember the phone conversation with my dad when I offhandedly mentioned going to church. “Son,” he sighed, “please don’t become one of those Bible-thumping hypocrites like
Are Christians a Bunch of Hypocrites? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteParents want their kids to grow up and follow Christ. So how do we prepare them for that? Today, I discuss my best advice for raising a child who can grow up to love and serve their Savior.
My Best Advice to Any Parent (podcast episode) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesThe world went a little crazy over toilet paper. People swarmed to stores, passing racks of things that might help them recover from the Coronavirus like bottled water and fever medication. Instead, there are videos of people moving as one large mass to the toilet paper section, stripping entire pallets in moments. People have even
What Toilet Paper Taught Us About Idolatry Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesLast time, I did a high overview of how we got our 66 books of the Bible. The common theme was that books weren’t necessarily chosen over others, but were instead recognized for their clear authority and inspiration. We concluded that we have confidence in the authority of those 66 books because there’s no doubt
How Did We Get the 66 Books of the Bible? Why Do Some Bibles Have More Books? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhy were we created? How can I face a big decision and make the right choice? We all want to know what God wants us to do with our lives, and today I discuss the tools He’s given us to know what it is.
How to Know God’s Will for Your Life (podcast episode) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 9 minutes(This topic was chosen by one of my generous donors on Patreon. Click here to join others in supporting this ministry every month.) It’s easy to imagine that everyone has always agreed about what belongs in the Bible. Anyone who grew up in a church that wasn’t Catholic may have never heard of any books
How Did We Get the 66 Books of the Bible? Why Do Some Bibles Have More Books? (Part 1) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteGod gave us the Bible so that we can know what’s true and real. Regardless of what our emotions, logic, or tradition wants us to believe, God’s word comes first because God is the source of all truth. Remember to subscribe and leave a review!
How the Bible Changes Our Understanding of the World Read More »