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Addressing the Differences

I find it tiresome to have to defend my own faith. Not because at times it isn't the right thing to do, but rather it's usually with people that just want to prove their own point. Many times these same people want to…
Defending the Honor of My Bride-Groom

This is a post with a purpose. I want to say that up front because the point I am about to make is meant to cause you irritation and annoyance if you are a Christian -- and hopefully cause you to represent Christ more…
Defending the Resurrection

By Nick Don at Theopolitical The fact that dead people do not ordinarily rise is itself part of early Christian belief, not an objection to it. The early Christians insisted that what had happened to Jesus was precisel…
To Take a Stand Or Not

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. -Matthew 5…
Why Bother Listening to the Atheists?

So Revelife sometimes posts questions and even challenges to Christianity. Why do this? After all, it's a Christian website. Because there is value to the Christian community in knowing and being able to defend against…
Lady Gaga: Can't I Just be Catholic in Peace?

I have a confession to make: I admit to searching the radio for Lady Gaga tunes. I know it's not the most wholesome, and if I had kids, I'd think before turning it on with them in the car. But it's so catchy and playful,…
Embracing Jesus as an Accused Criminal

Last year, the Christmas service at my church was like no other service that I had ever been too. Typically, the Christmas service includes a historical narrative of the three Kings that brought the newborn baby Jesus…
Jesus Doesn't Need Your Defense

By Sam Mahlstadt Yesterday, I overheard a soldier returning home from war explain the difference between humanitarian aid and military force in Afghanistan. His explanation concluded with this point. We aren’t the…
Pop That Pimple of Sin!

So, the other day, I had the biggest pimple ever, right on the bridge of my nose. It was nasty, but it made me think of this---albeit odd and interesting---analogy. Think of a big ol' zit as a big ol' sin. It pops up fi…
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words Will Never Hurt Me?

by miss irisWhy is it so easy for us to go on the defense? Why is it so easy to throw our words around? I give the world a glimpse of myself by writing on this blog (or any blog) and when someone disagrees the first thin…