Blog, Podcast, YouTube, and Books by Ray Burns
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutes When a Christian friend is in sin, the “right thing” can be difficult to discern. We want them to follow Christ, but we can’t condone what they’re doing. Our culture tells us not to make people feel bad about themselves, yet the Bible seems pretty harsh about some sins. What’s the right answer to a […]
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Approximate Reading Time: 8 minutes Amidst our culture’s continued pursuit of sexual freedom, Christians may have accidentally developed open marriages. We have slowly adopted the world’s standard of what constitutes adultery, and in doing so we open ourselves up to undermining our own holiness. We say we can look at someone we’re attracted to, even fantasize about them, as long
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Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no denying the importance of a biblical worldview. Our minds are no longer caught up with the passions and philosophies of the world, but are instead transformed (Romans 12:2). However, it can be overwhelming when to watch the news and spend the whole time sorting out the value from the junk. That’s why The
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Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutes Parents want to instill values in to their kids. That’s why teach them things like politeness, gratitude, and sharing. Christian parents also want to teach spiritual disciplines like prayer and giving to the church. One of the most important things we can teach them is to spend daily time with their Lord, and that’s where
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Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutes As Christians, our entire hope hangs on the reality of who Christ is. We’ve discussed His divine and human natures, His real physical body, and the perfect life He lived. We all know this matters, but why? The only perfect substitute All aspects of Christ, from His two natures to His perfection, had to be
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Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutes Christianity sure seems popular for such a boring religion. Yet what truly draws people in isn’t the squeaky-clean music, abstaining from drunkenness, or waking up early to read a book which, let’s face it, we don’t always understand. It’s a cross, the God-man who died on it, and the magnificent implications that has for our
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Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutes (This article also includes a 2-part podcast discussion. Click the play buttons below, or subscribe and listen on your Apple or Google podcast app.) After all this time, you’d think we’d have a pretty good idea of who God is. He’s revealed Himself throughout history and left us an entire book revealing His character. Yet
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutes (This article also includes a podcast discussion. Click the play button below, or subscribe and listen on your Apple or Google podcast app.) The world is filled with opinions about what the Bible actually is. Some say it’s just an ancient collection of writing that people take too seriously. Others insist it’s a complete fabrication,
What is the Bible? Read More »