Blog, Podcast, YouTube, and Books by Ray Burns
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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Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteListen on iOS or Android. We want more faith, but often get frustrated when we don’t wake up the next day filled with more of it. Today I discuss how God doesn’t give us faith by handing it to us, but instead crafts faith in our lives by His sovereign hand. To support this podcast,
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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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Christians and Alcohol (new podcast episode) Read More »
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Why “Top-Down” Discipleship Isn’t Biblical (podcast episode) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesA few weeks ago I encouraged people to stop wasting time on their phones. Phones have become one of the easiest sources of entertainment we have, and many of us turn to them when we want to have fun. So when Christians start talking about the dangers of phones, it can be easy to hear
Should Christians Feel Guilty for Having Fun? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is a shorter version of a much longer article I wrote about my reflections on Christian Nationalism. This article will quickly sum up what Christian Nationalism looks like and why we need to avoid it. If you’d like to read a more thorough discussion, click here. What is Christian Nationalism? At its heart, Christian
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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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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:
Never Stop Seeking Purity (new podcast episode) Read More »
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Why We Believe Christ Really Existed (podcast episode) Read More »