368 How Do You Forgive?

This week we reflect on how we can welcome new people to the Christian faith. Sometimes impatience can grow for people who struggle with, criticize, or even leave the Christian faith. We talk about trying to capture God's heart for people that are brand new, and for those we should welcome back

This week Carder shares about Jehovah's Witnesses that left when they met the real Jesus after almost 50 years in the organization. It's a lesson that loving conversations and prayer are so key, and the reminder that a heart change can be a long process. But there is always hope.

A viral story seemed to show a lazy husband, not helping his wife and baby. Until the wife shared details that no one else knew. It led us to a conversation about Biblical principles to have in this fast paced online world we live in, that often speaks before having all the facts.

It's a hard question Christians face. Something to the effect of, "how can you claim Jesus is the only way to heaven, when many have never even heard of Jesus?" But the Bible seems to give a clear answer that all people, even those that haven't heard; have hope!

People often treat the Sabbath as a "rule" to keep, as it is one of the first Ten Commandments. But 2 questions arise in our conversation about it: Are Christians REQUIRED to observe it, and even if not; should we?

The term "kingdom" can be used many different ways within Christianity. Is it a place, or a list of principles? What does Jesus mean when he says "the kingdom is in your midst"? The answer may explain why we don't get the answers to our prayers when we want them.

We share a story of a mom that spent 10 years wondering if her child would come back home. There is a lot of hurt and uncertainty in waiting that long, but as that mom shared, there is always hope.

Carder again plays the role of someone who criticizes Christianity. How should believers respond? Rachelle reacts to a couple of common things people might bring up, including a stumper that a Jehovah's Witness might bring up.

This week, Carder plays the role of someone who criticizes Christianity. How should believers respond? Rachelle reacts to a couple of common things people might bring up. Our goal is to have good discussions, show the love of Jesus, and also know when to say "I don't know" or even when to walk away.

Jesus calls believers to forgive. But how do you do it if you don't think your feelings will ever get there? C.S. Lewis had some great advice: start small.