Tag Archives: atheists

Have You Had “The Conversation”?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by beth

I approach self-published books with lowered expectations. Calibrating my expectations was not necessary for “The Conversation” by Mike Gannaway, published by WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan. “The Conversation” shimmers with some of the same vibe as … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheist, book review, books, buddhism, christianity, conversion, culture, ego, evangelism, pride, relationships, skeptic | Tagged amazon, atheists, born again, gannaway, Mike Gannaway, self-interest, The Conversation, Thomas Nelson, transformation, WestBow Press, writing, zen, Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance, zondervan | Leave a comment

Atheist Reads “Born Again” Story….By Mistake

Posted on July 20, 2015 by beth

My friend, Edie, posted an article on her facebook page. The article was by a pastor writing about what he would do if his son were gay. Naturally, he mentioned God. Edie’s friend, Nina, commented, “Really beautiful, except for all the … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, atheist, christianity, conversion, culture, ego, evangelism, Jesus, relationships, salvation | Tagged atheists, born again, facebook, gay children, God, love thy neighbor, parent of gays, pastor, self-interest, sin, transformation | Leave a comment

“Vanishing Grace” Written with Grace

Posted on March 31, 2015 by beth

If you read the blurb on Amazon.com about Phillip Yancey’s Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News? you might think the book will be a litany of how Christians are messing up at spreading the gospel. In other words, … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheism, atheist, books, christianity, Christians at work, conversion, culture, evangelism, relationships | Tagged Acts 17, atheists, church, God, guilt, love thy neighbor, paul, Phillip Yancey | Leave a comment

Drummer is Wired for God

Posted on December 13, 2014 by beth

We’re heading deeper into the woods toward a drum circle – something I’ve never done before. Darkness swallows our flashlight beams. The path feels spongy with moss and fallen leaves. The sweet musty aroma of decay wafts on the chilly … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheism, atheist, buddha, buddhism, cancer, conversion, death, heaven, Jesus, new age, salvation, spirituality, writing | Tagged atheists, born again, buddha, God, Jesus, new age, religion, the Jesus Creed | 1 Comment

Intelligence made me Stupid

Posted on November 1, 2014 by beth

My belief that Christians lack intellectual rigor might have been gleaned selectively from mainstream media, my mother’s contempt for organized religion, my in-laws intolerant Pentacostalism, and the fact that (in the past) I’d never met a brainy* follower of Jesus. … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheism, atheist, christianity, conversion, culture, religion, salvation, sin | Tagged Alpha Course, atheists, born again, Christian, church, fear, mainstream media, organized religion, religion, transformation | 2 Comments

The Lucky Charm God

Posted on August 11, 2014 by beth

We were in a large room at church, attending a class called “Sensing God’s Presence.” Our table facilitator asked about our “experience of sensing God’s presence.” Kim was slumped at our group’s table. When her turn came to talk, she … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheism, atheist, culture, family problems, marital problems, relationships, satan, skeptic | Tagged atheists, Bible, church, God | 12 Comments

Hello! You’re Going to Hell!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by beth

As I was driving toward my house, I saw a man on my porch. I didn’t want to tell yet another sales person, fundraiser, One World Government activist NO, THANK YOU, so I stopped and waited for him to leave. After … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, atheism, atheist, conversion, evangelism, heaven, Jesus, mission, prayer, pride, samaritan, sin | Tagged atheists, born again, Jesus, prayer, sin | 3 Comments

Pop-up Thoughts about God, Satan’s Biscuits and Other Stuff

Posted on July 25, 2014 by beth

What we allow to happen to Israel will happen to us – U.S. You can’t put God on “pause.” If I truly grasped Who and What God is, my head would explode. I don’t have a spiritual life, and a … Continue reading →

Posted in art, atheism, atheist, books, buddha, Christians at work, conversion, creation, culture, drawing, Jesus, satan, sin, sketching, spirituality | Tagged atheists, born again, gifts, God, holy spirit, Jesus, transformation | Leave a comment

Dad’s Been Faking Me Out

Posted on February 12, 2014 by beth

The coffee is hot and two slices of homemade lemon pie sit on amber plates. I’m eager for my beloved 80-year-old dad’s visit. After hello hugs, he hands me my copy of The Case for Christ. I’d lent the book … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, books, c.s. lewis, christianity, culture, family, parents, relationships, skeptic, Sunday School | Tagged Alpha Course, atheists, Bible, born again, buddha, religion | Leave a comment

Bible Study with an Arrogant, Self-Righteous Dipstick

Posted on October 30, 2013 by beth

Our bible study group leader asked us to talk at our tables about how we’d connected with God during the past week. As facilitator for my table, I encouraged others to talk first. I didn’t want to hog up our … Continue reading →

Posted in agnostic, bible study, christianity, conversion, culture, Jesus, pray, pride, religion, sanctification, spirituality | Tagged atheists, Bible, born again, church, holy spirit, Jesus, maya angelou, transformation | 1 Comment