Blog, Podcast, YouTube, and Books by Ray Burns
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesLooking up to believers in our lives isn’t always a bad thing, but it can be. Last week we looked at how the strengths of other believers are a blessing and encouragement to us. However, our sinful hearts can take the blessing of having mature believers in our lives and make it about us, stirring
(Spiritually) Keeping Up with the Joneses – Dangerous Comparisons Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteOctober’s window is closing! If you’ve considered supporting this ministry in the month of October, you have about 1 week left to click that Patreon button. Donations are collected at the first of each month, and right now any extra support will go toward my first Facebook ad campaign. Donate today so we can encourage
Coming up this week Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutes“Wow, you guys must like board games” is a phrase I hear any time someone enters our home for the first time. Greeting anyone entering the front door is a whole bookshelf of board games, and even more tucked in a corner next to it. Of course their suspicions are confirmed if they enter my
Why My Family Plays Board Games Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesMany of us have “that Christian” in our lives. They’ve been saved for decades, perhaps even as long as we have, and their knowledge and passion for God is at a level we could never obtain. We feel a sense of admiration for them, but also a tinge of jealousy because we want to be
(Spiritually) Keeping Up with the Joneses – The Blessing of Examples Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesEver since I was 10, rap has been my music of choice. Not for the sexualization of women, the glorification of drugs and violence, or the over-inflated egos that seemed mandatory to success. I adored the lyrical artistry that was encouraged. There’s a certain poetic style used by rap artists that can say so much
Beautiful Eulogy (music recommendation) Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all have an idea of our perfect Bible-reading time. There are many factors that play into it, with each giving us a sense of peace and satisfaction because it’s exactly what we want. Ask yourself a few of these questions about your own ideal time: What time of day would you prefer? Where would
Are You Willing to Read Your Bible Poorly? Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI don’t know about you, but I’m a bit drained from my Christians and Psychology series. I will revisit the topic in the future, but I’d like to get back to some more practical articles this week. Also, don’t forget to check out Patreon! We’re just $14 away from hitting our next goal, and even
Monday Notes: A More Relaxed Week Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 9 minutes(This article also includes a podcast discussion. Listen on your Apple or Android podcast app.) My last article was a tough one, taking a very heavy and honest look at my own mental health history and trying to understand that my problem, at the root, was spiritual. Psychology could only look at surface-level symptoms, but
Christians and Psychology (Part 5): Finding the Better Solution Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 7 minutesOn March 11th, this blog’s first article was published. For the next 6 months, my entire life would slowly start to mold around producing articles that would encourage and challenge my brothers and sisters in Christ. I began to see the world through the eyes of someone always looking for inspiration, always hungry for a
Onward in the Faith – 6 Months Later Read More »
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesIn 2019, I’m almost hesitant to write an article like this. Much of Christian writing mixes spirituality with self-help, making a pseudo-gospel where Christ exists so we can be better people. But after yesterday’s bigger topic of why we blame others for our failure (link), it seems important to also discuss some more practical reasons
3 Reasons Not to Blame Others Read More »