Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Stop Going to Church!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by tnealtarver

“When we stopped going to church …”           There’s more to that statement, and I’ll complete the sentence in a moment.           Going suggests a place, and, when we go somewhere, we usually have a reason. I go to the … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Jesus’ Identity and My Response to Him

Posted on January 20, 2013 by tnealtarver

In the comment section, a reader wrote, “Jesus was one of the greatest ever born. I am fascinated by the improvements and additions he made to the already existing ideals, but he created complications by claiming to be incarnation or … Continue reading →

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Do You Need to Drop “the Weight of Christianity”?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by tnealtarver

On a long road trip, I listened to an audio version of Zorro: A Novel by Isabel Allende. Toward the novel’s end, Zorro’s mother throws off “the weight of Christianity” and returns to her Native American ways. What in Heaven’s … Continue reading →

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One Assignment You Need to Get Right

Posted on December 13, 2012 by tnealtarver

I’d like to make Jesus’s words more difficult to understand than they really are. I’d like to say, “Boy, that Jesus—He sure is smart. In fact, He’s so smart I don’t understand half of what He’s talking about.” I’d like … Continue reading →

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When Did My Faith Become A Job That Sucks?

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tnealtarver

Mitch Elliott looked pretty in pink when I stopped to talk to him. That Sunday afternoon included a lot of firsts. My first visit to Warner Park, home of the Madison Mallards (Doesn’t that name send a chill down your … Continue reading →

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How Well Would Jesus Do As A Barista?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by tnealtarver

Let’s be honest. When we picture Jesus, the Son of God, we often draw him as an ascetic monk who spent most of his time reading, memorizing the Scriptures, praying, and hiding out in remote places. To be sure, Jesus … Continue reading →

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3 Truths to Remember When Life Gets Unsettling

Posted on March 20, 2012 by tnealtarver

I lost 30 pounds last year; found 10 of the lost little buggers this past winter. I noticed losing the burden of even five pounds made a difference in how I felt. On the court (where it counts), I had … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Pleasure?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by tnealtarver

“Morning sex on Sunday is better than church.” Bill Maher said that. Okay, I have three things to say in response to Maher. One, I don’t disagree with him. Two, but I see sex and church as two distinctly different … Continue reading →

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Why I Need to Listen to My Wife (and Other Wise People)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by tnealtarver

This sucks. Oh, really? Yes, really. Why do I have to wrestle with doing the right thing? Why can’t I just play basketball, enjoy the exercise, and go home? Why do I have to fight this on-going internal civil war … Continue reading →

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Would You Still Choose to Live the Life of Believer If …

Posted on February 24, 2012 by tnealtarver

What if you knew the way to heaven was forever barred from you … You knew that you’d screwed up enough that you’d get nowhere near the presence of a holy God … I’m curious. Would you still choose to … Continue reading →

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