Blog, Podcast, YouTube, and Books by Ray Burns
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a word nerd, it’s fascinating to see how language develops over time. Our vocabulary is filled with words whose original meanings have been lost to time. Something awful would fill us with awe. Meat was a broad term for “solid food.” And for Christians, worship is fast becoming a term that means little more […]
Don’t (Just) Worship on Sunday Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesWe are defined by how we make others feel. Poor word choice between two people can lead to shattered relationships without a single clarifying question being asked. Celebrities have to put out fires because they didn’t word something perfectly on Twitter. The intent behind words is often meaningless as long as those words sounded offensive.
Reading the Bible Well – More than a Feeling Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Movie I Never Want to Watch Again but Encourage Everyone to Go See This past week my wife and I went to watch the new movie Unplanned. We were invited by Agape Pregnancy Center who rented out the movie theater to show it to supporters of their ministry. Unplanned is a true story about
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you signed up for our mailing list yet? It will be one of the best ways to keep up with us as time goes on, so consider taking a moment to sign up! You can fill in the form to the right (or bottom of the screen on mobile), or read more about the
April 1st, the day to ignore all news Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen 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
Hard Truths from True Friends Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 8 minutesAmidst 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
Is It Cheating If You Just Look? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’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
The Briefing with Albert Mohler (podcast) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesParents 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
Keys for Kids devotions (app) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesAs 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
Jesus, Salvation, and the Gospel (Part 2) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesChristianity 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
Jesus, Salvation, and the Gospel (Part 1) Read More »