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Eight Months

When someone passes away, you can never truly prepare for it. It's not like they packed up and moved somewhere else. Instead, they're gone, but all their stuff is still here.

Ian Barley Faith 3 Comments July 30, 2023 6 Minutes

What If I Disagree With Other Christians?

What happens when you don't see eye-to-eye with fellow believers? Whether it be absolute, Gospel-level disagreements, or opinions about music and Bible translations, join Isaac, Caleb, and Ian as they talk it out in this episode.

Ian Barley Faith, Podcast, Social Issues Leave a comment March 3, 2023March 6, 2023 1 Minute

Where is Everyone?

“But you don’t have to attend church to be a Christian.” I’ve heard that statement many times. Maybe that is true, but I have a question in response. What is the heart behind that assertion?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith, Social Issues Leave a comment October 22, 2022October 24, 2022 10 Minutes

Core Christianity: The Resurrection

Absolutely essential to the faith is the fact that Jesus is alive. What also comes along with that doctrine is that we one day will resurrect to.

Ian Barley Afterlife, Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith 1 Comment April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 11 Minutes

Core Christianity: The Trinity

The more I study this doctrine, the more I worship a God who I will never completely understand, but who loves us way more than we deserve.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith Leave a comment January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 8 Minutes

Core Christianity: How Does the Death of Jesus Save You?

Just as the Israelites painted the blood of a spotless lamb over their doors so God's angel of death would pass them by, we have to do the same with the blood of Jesus.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith Leave a comment September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 6 Minutes

Core Christianity: Original Sin

Original sin is the doctrine that shows us that every human being has a problem that separates us from God, and only God Himself can fix it

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Doubts and Questions, Faith Leave a comment May 19, 2021 8 Minutes

Core Christianity: Scripture Alone

True Christianity takes all of the Bible as the ultimate, objective, tangible word of God.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith, Social Issues Leave a comment May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 8 Minutes

Core Christianity

There is an attack on Christianity from within.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Doubts and Questions, Faith, Social Issues, Testimony Leave a comment May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 6 Minutes

Is Heaven Really All That Great?

Have you always seen Heaven as some otherworldly place that is better than Hell, but not quite home?

Ian Barley Afterlife, Bible Study, Doubts and Questions, Faith 2 Comments March 26, 2021April 22, 2021 11 Minutes

It’s Time to Campaign

It's the time to let people know who you think is going to be able to solve the issues we face as a nation.

Ian Barley Faith, Social Issues 1 Comment September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 4 Minutes

Grief

People like to have all the answers.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 2 Comments May 30, 2020 6 Minutes

I Climbed Down the Mountain

God showed up during my prayer last night. He showed up in a way that I can only attribute to Him. I don't even know if I can put it into words, but in case this testimony can be a blessing to someone, I will try. I'm not one to look for signs. I believe … Continue reading I Climbed Down the Mountain →

Ian Barley Faith, Testimony 3 Comments March 27, 2020 4 Minutes

God’s Wrath: The Danger of Mixing Holiness and Sin

Sin is dangerous, and God's holiness absolutely won't mix with it.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith, Social Issues 1 Comment February 11, 2020June 10, 2021 7 Minutes

Dysfunctional Disciples

Some things jump out at me that tempt me to label myself as a dysfunctional disciple.

Skee Barley Bible Study, Doubts and Questions, Faith 1 Comment December 29, 2019April 24, 2021 6 Minutes

They Became Fools

Many churches are now accepting things that are not of God

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith, Social Issues 5 Comments November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 7 Minutes

Who is Satan?

"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you."--Romans 16:20

Ian Barley Bible Study, Doubts and Questions, Faith Leave a comment October 29, 2019 8 Minutes

The Secret to Contentment

It seems like no matter what I am blessed with, I want more.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 4 Minutes

The Power of the Word

Ultimately, when we know the Word of God in a deep and life-changing way, we know Jesus.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment August 27, 2019February 7, 2022 4 Minutes

Was Jesus Born of a Virgin? (Who is Jesus?–Part 3)

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. "--Isaiah 7:14

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith, Who is Jesus? 1 Comment August 1, 2019August 6, 2019 3 Minutes

Did Jesus Actually Exist? (Who is Jesus?–Part 2)

We need to investigate these claims.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith, Who is Jesus? 4 Comments July 16, 2019July 15, 2019 4 Minutes

Who is Jesus?

Everyone in the world has to have some opinion on who Jesus is.

Ian Barley Faith, Who is Jesus? 2 Comments June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 4 Minutes

Hard Questions: What About Suicide?

Warning: If this is a tough subject to you, do not read this post. If you are currently dealing with depression or thoughts of suicide, reach out to someone immediately. If you don't know who to reach out to, contact me.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith 6 Comments June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 4 Minutes

Exposing Darkness

When we share our testimony, and confess our shortcomings to others, we open the door and allow the light of Jesus to shine through the darkness and expose Himself underneath the mess.

Brittany McGuire Bible Study, Faith, Testimony 2 Comments June 12, 2019June 9, 2019 4 Minutes

Are You Ready for the Sequel?

"He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming soon.'"--Revelation 22:20

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 4 Comments June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 6 Minutes

Scratching Our Heads…

Why are Jesus' teachings so confusing?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 2 Comments May 24, 2019October 11, 2021 4 Minutes

Will God Hear and Answer Prayers from Unbelievers?

If verses are taken out of context, one could make the Bible say anything.

Brian Hatcher Bible Study, Doubts and Questions, Faith 4 Comments May 16, 2019May 15, 2019 3 Minutes

I Need a Doctor

If we don't acknowledge our sickness, how can the Doctor help us?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 3 Comments May 8, 2019May 7, 2019 3 Minutes

Grace and Mercy

I want to shout it from the rooftops--how good He is to me and that no matter what happens on this earth or to my earthly body, God is in control and this is only temporary.

Heather Neal Faith, Testimony 9 Comments May 1, 2019May 6, 2019 5 Minutes

The Love of the Father

But something happened in that moment of surrender. The revelation of God’s love began to flood my heart and mind.

Brittany McGuire Faith, Testimony 1 Comment April 26, 2019May 6, 2019 3 Minutes

Resurrection Day

"And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain."-1 Cor 15:14

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 5 Minutes

The Lord’s Prayer: Are We Sleeping?

Do I have time for God or am I falling asleep on Him?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 6 Minutes

What Should Christian Music Sound Like?

Whether you like heavy metal or southern gospel, let's sing praises at the top of our lungs.

Ian Barley Faith 3 Comments March 24, 2019 3 Minutes

Let’s Talk Politics

You might be forgetting your true leader.

Ian Barley Faith, Social Issues 4 Comments March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 3 Minutes

Are Ghosts Real?

Be careful about what you think you see and what you seek.

Brian Hatcher Afterlife, Doubts and Questions, Faith Leave a comment March 10, 2019March 17, 2019 5 Minutes

God-Breathed

Reasons the Bible is reliable.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith 12 Comments March 3, 2019March 10, 2019 4 Minutes

Do Miracles Still Happen?

God doesn't usually use miracles just to provide us comfort, but to show the world that He is in control.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith, Testimony 7 Comments February 24, 2019March 3, 2019 6 Minutes

“I Thought Christians Weren’t Supposed to Judge”

When you use the cliche phrase "hate the sin, not the sinner," actually follow it.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith 5 Comments February 17, 2019February 20, 2019 5 Minutes

The Misunderstanding of Christian Love

We all start out in the same boat and only through God’s grace can we change.

Ian Barley Faith 8 Comments December 13, 2018May 27, 2021 3 Minutes

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