by John Osburn | Mar 2, 2021 | Featured, Life
I love the Book of Daniel from the Old Testament. It has some of the coolest stories with fiery furnaces, lion’s dens, and fantastical dreams. But I missed out on so many important lessons it contained because I was always searching it for clues about the...
by John Osburn | Feb 17, 2021 | Life
Conversations about racial justice and equity are very common right now, but few have practical advice on how to start solving the problem. Jemar Tisby has released a new book full of practical tips and advice that you can start today to start solving the problem...
by John Osburn | Feb 11, 2021 | Life
History is full of Black heroes who changed the world in ways that benefitted all of us. We’ve all learned about people like Dr. King, Sojourner Truth, and George Washington Carver, but there are so many others that left a mark on the world that have been...
by John Osburn | Nov 1, 2020 | Featured, Life
I finished this post last week – before I knew who our next president will be. I wanted to write it, and publish it, before we knew because I needed the reminder that God is in control and that He is at work in bringing justice, righteousness, and mercy to all of us....
by John Osburn | Sep 30, 2020 | Life
Toward the beginning of Jesus’s famous “Sermon on the Mount,” sits one of the most challenging verses in all of scripture for me. It’s not the parts about turning the other cheek or not worrying. It’s when He’s talking about anger,...
by John Osburn | Sep 14, 2020 | Life
It’s election season. Again. I cannot believe we’re here already. I’m already seeing the ads on TV. I’m already seeing the debates on Facebook. It’s already getting awkward whenever 2 or more people are gathered to talk about their...
by John Osburn | Aug 7, 2020 | Life
The first time I ever read the Bible cover to cover was in 2009. I’d been in church since 1990, so I knew most of the stories and had heard most of the verses. So even though I didn’t read much of anything I hadn’t read or heard before, the context added so much to...
by John Osburn | Jul 31, 2020 | Featured, Life
The Bible is full of inspiring stories that have changed the entire history of the world. Stories of love, redemption, courage, and forgiveness. It’s also full of really weird stories and unsavory characters. Miracles are some of the most amazing parts, but that...
by John Osburn | Jul 13, 2020 | Faith, Featured
I’ve heard it said that well behaved women seldom make history1, but I think that’s true of men as well. Especially when it comes to religious history. Our Christian history is full of people that were regarded as oddballs, lunatics, or just plain weirdos...
by John Osburn | May 26, 2020 | Faith, Life
This list of books is for people who are doubting their faith. These books weren’t written to convince you of the truth of your faith. And they’re not about apologetics, defenses, or proofs. This is a list of books that can do one of two things: Give you...
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