Church Culture: How to Create A Culture That Attracts People

How do you create a culture that attracts people to your church? This post explores the “secret sauce” that makes people want to return.

Responsible People Need Permission to Rest

Responsible people are high achievers. They can move mountains. But they need to give themselves permission to rest in God’s love and acceptance.

Vulnerability - What is Behind Your Door?

Doors protect us from feeling vulnerable. But they also can keep people from experiencing all that we have to offer. A little insight from my recent travels to Mexico City.

Why I Don't Tell The Resurrection Story on Easter

I have rarely told the story of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter. That confuses some but it’s very intentional on my part. The resurrection of Jesus isn’t meant to be a nice story. It’s meant to change your life.

Christianity, Easter, faith, Jesus, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichApril 15, 2022changed life, transformation, resurrectionComment

Theology of Suffering: finding a healthy view of God and suffering

We need a theology of suffering, that is, a view of God and suffering. Our misundertanding of God and suffering leads us to unhealthy places. But Jesus’ ministry helps us understand God’s view of suffering.

God's Love: Your Baseline Identity

Too often we left our emotions or the words of others define our value. But God’s love for us should be what determines our value in this world.

Christianity, faith, God, God's loveF. Remy DiederichApril 1, 2022Gods love, Henri, selfworth, Self-esteem Comment

Caring vs. Curing, Henri Nouwen Reflection

Our tendency is to fix, to cure, to solve. But often our first step should be to care. This is my reflection on a quote by Henry Nouwen on caring vs. caring.

faith, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichMarch 25, 2022Henri Nouwen, silence, spiritual discipline, caringComment

Welcome to the NEW readingremy.com

This is my first post from the relaunch of my website! Thanks for being a part of my new journey!

F. Remy DiederichMarch 17, 2022

Follow me as I travel to Mexico and Chile

Follow me as I travel to Mexico and Chile.

faithJanuary 18, 2022mexico churches Comments

Retirement or Re-tire-ment?

Too many people retire, only to lose focus and a sense of purpose. Maybe retirement should be a time to reset, or re-tire your life for a new venture.

Tailwinds and Headwinds

Tailwinds and Headwinds: we know all about headwinds. But tailwinds often go unnoticed. Can we learn to be thankful?

faith, religion and spiritualityF. Remy DiederichDecember 5, 2021gratitude, humility, pride, success, tailwinds, thankfulnessComment

Deconstructing Faith

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

I Just Launched a YouTube Channel

I just launched a YouTube channel. Check out the playlists on how to overcome life's problems with God's help.

faithF. Remy DiederichApril 12, 2021F- Remy Diederich, YouTubeComment

Spiritual Abuse in Latin America, Abuso Espiritual en America Latina

Here is a spanish translation from a chapter of the book, Broken Trust, in regard to spiritual abuse.

Am I A Racist?

Am I a racist? That's a question that I explore in this post.

faith, injusticeJune 9, 2020justice, black lives matter, George Floyd, race Comments

George Floyd: Enough is Enough

I haven't said anything, not because I haven't wanted to but because I didn't want to be a bandwagon protester. But enough is enough.

The Church is in Exile: Part Two

COVID-19 has forced the church into exile. What can we learn from exile? How should we respond?

exile, faith, sufferingF. Remy DiederichMay 27, 2020Comment

The Church Is In Exile Due to COVID-19

COVID-19 has caused the church to be in exile. The Bible often speaks of exile. What can those exiles teach us today?

faithF. Remy DiederichMay 26, 2020church, COVID-19, exile Comment

Fear Makes You A Control Freak

Learn how fear robs from you and makes you a control freak.

faith, fearF. Remy DiederichApril 29, 2020coronavirus, faith, Fear, Max LucadoComment

Are Christians Protected from COVID-19

Are Christians protected from COVID-19? If not, then what is the hope the Bible offers?

faithF. Remy DiederichApril 15, 2020coronavirus, COVID-19, faith, hope, resurrection, suffering Comments