The Amateur Christian

Out of Darkness, Joy

God, I’ve got some questions! Sometimes we might be afraid to honestly express our feelings of doubt, fear, or even anger when speaking with God. But, when John’s disciples come to Jesus with these questions, He transforms their doubt into faith and makes them evangelists.

Stuck Outside

The sins of the older brother are what keep him outside - and he doesn’t realize that. Are we stuck outside with the same sins, the same hangups? Is this the Church we want?

”If You Wanna Kiss the Sky, Better Learn How to Kneel” - The Cost of Discipleship

Has following Jesus become too “easy”?

Listen for Him

Being ready for Jesus means paying attention to what He wants - waiting in joyful expectation.

¡Escuchen!

Jesús nos llama a ser atentos a la voz del Maestro

Be Annoying

The example of faith that Abraham and Jesus offer us today is tedious - almost annoying! But how often do we practice such annoying faith in our prayer life?

Only in Christ’s Cross

When we get caught up in arguing doctrines, practices and politics, we lose sight of the One Thang that St. Paul considered central and essential: the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Are We Looking Where Jesus is Looking?

Today, Jesus “steadfastly sets His face toward Jerusalem”. The disciple’s goal is to aim where He is going, and where He is found.

Where is God Now?

The events of this past week make us question the nearness of God, even as Jesus ascends to heaven. Does He leave us today, or do we have work to do with Him?

¿Eres un Burn Cristiano?

Estamos viviendo como “buenos” cristianos, o simplemente “suficientes”? Cuales son los criterios para llamarse un buen cristiano?