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.

Black lives matter and churches

Should Churches Get Involved with the Black Lives Matter Movement?

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Approximate Reading Time: 15 minutesThis article was requested by one of my generous supporters on Patreon. If you’d also like to support this ministry, click here. It’s been 7 years since #BlackLivesMatter began. Today, it is sweeping the country, even the world, like never before. People from all walks of life are taking sides, and Christ’s followers find themselves

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3 Dangers We Must Avoid After Splitting From the Catholic Church

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Approximate Reading Time: 8 minutesExploring how Catholicism spawned from the early church has been quite the journey. It started as a request from one of my monthly Patreon supporters, but the more I dug into it, the more I realized how much we can learn. Although we disagree with the majority of the Catholic Church’s teachings, it’s important for

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Christians and politics

Stand with Christ, not your political party

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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

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Watch American Gospel on Netflix

“American Gospel” is the movie all Christians need to watch (now on Netflix!)

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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

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