Category Archives: This I know

A series of posts about the God I knew as a child – the God in whom I still believe. Written for my next planned book, “This I know.”

When I read the Bible for the first time

Posted on February 20, 2023 by me

One morning a few years ago, I sat down on our couch and started to read the Gospel of Matthew from start to finish. I had, of course, read the book before, but perhaps not as one cohesive work. It … Continue reading →

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Who is a Christian?

Posted on June 5, 2020 by me

Christianity is weird Christianity is a weird religion. I know, I’ve been a part of it for nearly 65 years. And don’t give me that “Christianity isn’t a religion, it’s a relationship” crap–it’s a very real religion by any standards. … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Edwards was a heretic

Posted on May 3, 2019 by me

I have two words to say about Jonathan Edwards’ theology: Bull. Shit. Apparently Edwards hadn’t read 1 John: “…let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He … Continue reading →

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I don’t know why me

Posted on April 2, 2019 by me

(Is that proper English?)   I have a distinct memory of me walking around our property (somewhere between the square building in the photo and the larger rectangular building), acutely aware that God loved me unconditionally, and that He was … Continue reading →

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