Chris Long

Christian Thought

Searching His awesomeness through the written word. Thoughts on faith, music, books, and life.

If you accepted Jesus at ten-years old and grew up in a loving Christian home, you probably think your testimony doesn't hold as much weight as someone who came to Jesus later in life. It is a common assumption, but it is wrong.
We continue our exploration of Church Hurt in 2 Timothy at the beginning of Chapter 2. Paul encourages his disciple by staying committed to God's work, by reminding him that God is in control.
Church hurt is real. It is a painful experience that many Christians have faced. In this post, we explore what Paul says to Timothy about staying faithful when the church has hurt you.
The world doesn't operate on God's promises. By default, it is a liar and a thief.
Nobody is perfect. Truly embracing that realization can change your life.
Wisdom, a chapter from Guided by Wisdom by Chris Long
Duty and service are nothing without the proper alignment of the heart
Guided by Wisdom shows us how the Bible is relevant for decision making, character growth, and guidance.
A classic example of conservative Christian America forgetting about the role of the Holy Spirit.
Our scars can drag us down or make us stronger, but what if we had something greater than our scars?
Praying that this letter and the invitation it contains finds the ones who need it.
Abortion is not an issue of the law, it is an issue of moral and spiritual values.
Not really. Talk to strangers.
A representation of politics and culture infiltrating the church, Pharisees being the right, False Prophets representing the left.