Published in Backyard Church·PinnedFinding Fellowship on Street CornersWhere I found connection after I left the church — The word ‘fellowship’ is just another one of those Christian buzzwords that you almost never heard outside of the church. We hear the word fellowship often and we all have our ideas about what it actually means to fellowship with others. For me, growing up in the church world taught…Religion8 min read
2 days agoRethinking The Bible — Is The Bible Really Inspired By God?By Mike Edwards If Post too long, read the bold subtitle sections of interest I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible — Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired the Bible, God approved all…Christianity5 min read
5 days agoCan God Really Inspire The Bible?By Mike Edwards If Post too long, read the bold subtitle sections of interest I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible — Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired the Bible, God approved all…Christianity6 min read
Jun 3Is Being Gay A Sin?by Jim Gordon I grew up in the institutional church and was always of the persuasion that being gay was a sin. I felt that since I was pretty open by saying I hated the sin but loved the sinner, I was doing better than most. Yet, either way I…LGBTQ4 min read
May 27Does God Promise Heaven Or Hell Or What?By Mike Edwards We can only speculate what happens after death, but it makes sense to explore if God gave the biblical writers special insights about the afterlife. That means talking about heaven and hell. One must admit Hell makes no moral sense — a loving God a sadistic torturer…Christianity3 min read
May 22Why Doesn’t God Play A Bigger Role With Those Who Believe In God?By Mike Edwards The majority of people according to polls believe in a Supreme Being or God. I am not talking about how many go to church or synagogue weekly but God being more of peoples’ daily conversation. I’m not being judgmental. I enjoy talking about God for my spiritual…Christianity4 min read
May 18The Bond of UnityOur common focus is Jesus Colossians 3:14 — And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity by Jim Gordon With all the different thoughts, ideas, interpretations, denominations and versions of the Bible, how is it possible for us to get along and have…Christianity2 min read
May 12How Can We Know What God Is Really Like? So What?By Mike Edwards Many are inclined to believe there is a Creator, but it’s understandable why many find it hard to believe in an invisible, inaudible God or Spirit. A major obstacle may be claims made about God, often according to one’s understanding or interpretation of the Bible. It is…Christianity3 min read
May 6Are There Good Reasons To Follow God If A Skeptic Or On The Fence?By Mike Edwards I bet I know what most readers of this blog hope their legacy to be. They will say something like “I want to be known for treating others well.” Few if any will wish they had been a little more selfish. I have a hunch on my…Christianity3 min read
May 1Be Loving in Your Actionsby Jim Gordon In our world today there seems to be a lot of talk in the Christian world of standing up for our beliefs and doctrines. It seems we feel this is the best way to show our devotion to God and be a witness for Him. I am…Christianity3 min read