Today, people use “that’s my cross to bear” to describe annoyances: health issues, difficult relationships, inconvenient responsibilities.

That is not what Jesus meant.

When Jesus Christ told people to “take up your cross,” it was one of the most shocking things He ever said. His original audience didn’t hear poetry or metaphor. They heard a threat to their entire way of life.  Read more

Have you ever doubted what Jesus said?  Or your relationship with God?  Or why am I following God?  We all do.  In this post we talk about our questions and following God.  Join us.

This question isn’t academic. It’s personal. Almost everyone has asked it at some point, usually thinking about a specific person—a relative, a child, an entire culture.

If Christianity says Jesus is the way to God, then what about people who never hear His name? Is God unjust? Is Christianity unfair by design?

If this question bothers you, that’s a good sign. It means you’re taking the implications seriously.  Read more