That’s a question I’ve asked numerous times. It all started at a time in my life when I felt really depressed and turned to fellow Christians for help. Everyone had a ready answer, but none of them were helpful. It seemed that people were more interested in giving me “blanket” answers rather than really identifying with me and caring about me.

Not to mention that so-called Christians don’t seem to live any differently from non-Christians. There doesn’t appear to be any difference whatsoever. In fact, many times it seems that non-Christians are kinder and more considerate than Christians!

What about evangelism/proselytizing? Didn’t Jesus say to “go and tell” people about Him? Why then do churches always adopt a “come and see” approach? They like to send out mass-mailings and put up billboards, but not to tell people about Jesus. They instead advertise their pastor or talk about their programs and agendas. Are they building God’s kingdom or their own?

If you are questioning Christianity and all of these things, join the club. This blog is dedicated to exposing inauthentic expressions of faith and identifying genuine ways to practice nonreligious Christian spirituality as Christ-followers. At the same time, I’ll try to help you muddle your way through the emerging church, avoiding that which is heretical and embracing that which is good – there’s a lot of both going around these days.

The bottom line, however, is that there is no reason to reject Christianity altogether. Only inauthentic expressions of it. Just because there are fake and corrupt people in the world doesn’t mean I will stop entering into friendships. It’s a risk I take. Christianity is the same way, and even more so, because wounded people flock to Christ. The Church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. Nevertheless, there is much that can be done to improve Her that is often neglected by leaders today.

The bottom line: the Gospel

Are you familiar with the “good news” of Jesus Christ? Is it really good news? Find out.

What does God think of me?

Contrary to what you may hear from your family, friends and culture, you are very valuable to God! Find out who you are in Christ. These truth sheets are fully customizable with your name or the name of a friend! Keep in mind this is who you are IN CHRIST, you are none of these things apart from Him.

Here are some more great articles to get you started:

If God is so big and powerful, why does He need my money?

The bottom line is: He doesn’t! Learn the truth about tithing that most churches won’t teach you!

Christians don’t seem very nice

Why do Christians seem so… well… unChristian?

Approaching God

Everyone seems to have their own way of trying to encounter God. But how do you know when you are doing it “the right way?” Is there a right way to approach God?

You are called to full-time ministry

Did you know that there is no such thing as a part-time follower of Christ? Every Christian is a full-time missionary.

Why do churches spend so much on buildings?

Why do churches spend so much money on buildings when millions of people are dying of hunger worldwide?

What is a layperson?

It’s a man-made term and distinction. Doesn’t the Bible say we can all go directly to God? Do we really need priests and pastors? Is there really such thing as a distinction between clergy and laity?

Church is boring

Why is every church service almost the same? Can’t Christians think outside the box a little? Aren’t all of Christianity’s worship practices pagan in their origin?

Why are Christians so “right-wing?”

Do the terms “Evangelical” and “Republican” go hand-in-hand? Are Christians right-wing puppets of the Republican party?

I’m not good enough to serve God

What if I’m not prepared enough to serve God? Do I need any special credentials? What kind of people have historically served God?

Don’t like reading? Here’s some short videos

The following posts are just for you:

Bible-believing churches?

I recently began video-blogging (vlogging), watch my debut “Why Did We Stop Using the Bible?

Church people are fake

This is hilarious! This video captures without words the “fakeness” of American Christianity. What if Starbucks marketed like a church?

A powerful skit

This is a powerful skit performed to music that demonstrates the path that many people have taken in their spiritual/life journey.