Deconstructing Faith

Deconstructing faith. It seems to be what people are doing a lot these days. Is it wrong? Is it dangerous?

Overcoming a Lack of Purpose

Many people struggle with a lack of purpose and often give up on life. We can look to Jesus to see how his sense of purpose gave him the ability to endure all things.

Overcoming Stress and the Power of Community

Jesus clearly lived under the pressure of stress but he did two things that researchers have proven to be effective in dealing with stress. Quotes from “The Upside of Stress” by Kelly McGonigal.

The Fear Behind Your Selfishness

This is part three of a a three part series on Generosity and Jesus. This post looks at the fears that make us selfish.

Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichSeptember 8, 2018Fear, generosity, greed, Sermon on the MountComment

Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: Finding a New Identity in Christ

This is part three in a four part series on Deep Hurt, Deep Healing looking at how to overcome the pain of shame. In this post F. Remy Diederich looks at how God’s love and forgiveness starts the deep healing process.

Deep Hurt, Deep Healing: What is Shame

This is one of any posts looking at shame; what it is and where it came from.

Bad Religion and the Resurrection of Jesus, by F. Remy Diederich

So much of what is called Christianity today poorly represents Jesus. It’s just bad religion. Jesus didn’t come to give us more of the same. He came to exchange something new for the old… something alive and life-changing. His resurrection was proof that his way will last.

God's Love Doesn't Negate the Possibility of Suffering

In our broken world we live in a tension between God’s love and suffering. How do we reconcile the two? Jesus’ life gives us some understanding.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichFebruary 10, 2018God's love, sufferingComment

Choosing to Not Give Up On Church or God

There are a lot of reasons to give up on church. The church has failed many people in many ways. But the church is the hope of the world if you engage in it.

Forgiven by God: How Guilt Can Block God's Forgiveness

When your life gets out of control and filled with guilt and regret, you may think that there is no way to God’s forgiveness. But there is hope. You can start over.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichApril 26, 2017forgiven, Forgiveness, guilt, regretComment

God's Forgiveness Makes You Perfect in His Eyes

Your sin and failure can seem so overwhelming that you may believe you are beyond hope. But God’s forgiveness is so thorough that he sees you as perfect in his eyes. How is this possible?

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichApril 6, 2017Sin, God's loveComment

Ten Questions to Help You Find God's Will

Finding God’s will for your life is so important. But how do you do it? This post offers ten questions to help clarify how you might find God’s will for your life.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichJanuary 19, 2016god's will, hearing God Comment

Don't Let Your Shame Block God's Love

Do you struggle trying to experience or believe in God’s love for you? Despite what you believe about God’s love, your shame might be blocking you from experiencing God’s love.

faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichNovember 17, 2015God's love, shame, forgivenessComment

Five Reasons People Struggle to Find God

In my encounters with people who struggle finding God, five themes regularly surface.

Christianity, faith, God, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichNovember 5, 2015doubt, faith, God, jesus, unbelief Comments

Pastor, Should You Take A Sabbatical?

Pastors need a sabbatical after times of intense church work. But they are often hesitant to ask for it. Here’s why sabbaticals are so important.

church, faith, God, pastorsF. Remy DiederichAugust 9, 2014church, pastor, Sabbath, sabbatical Comments

Let God Define Your Identity

Our failures often define us. But God looks past our failures to see who we can be. Let God be the one who decides your identity.

Reframe Your View of God: Day 37

We often get stuck in a wilderness (exile) after experiencing a setback in life. But sometimes we stay stuck because we have a low view of God. We think scarcity rather than abundance.

faith, religion and spirituality, GodF. Remy DiederichJanuary 20, 2014abundance, exile, grief, hope, loss, resurrection, scarcity Comments

Reframe Your Loss: Day 34

Experiencing a loss can devastate you, sending you into a cycle of despair. But if you can reframe your loss, you might break free and get your life back.

Fear of the Worst-Case Scenario

When bad things happen, our mind often jumps to the worst-case scenario. But fear can undermine us. In this post, I look at a famous Bible story that offers six ways to confront a threat without fear.

Facing the Fear of Insignificance

One of our biggest fears is that of being insignificant. We don’t matter. And this fear causes us to become our worst enemy. How do we overcome the fear of insignificance?

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