Tag: Friendship

Is the God of the Old Testament Different from the God of the New Testament?

A common critique of Christianity, sometimes whispered in doubt and other times shouted in frustration, is that the God of the Old Testament seems harsh, angry, and violent, while the God of the New Testament, revealed through Jesus, comes across as loving, kind, and merciful. People struggle to reconcile the God who sends floods and fire with the one who heals the sick and...

A Life Worth Following: Reflecting on the Legacy of John MacArthur

No man has had a more outsized impact on my faith than John MacArthur. I first discovered him during my second year of sixth form. I was eighteen, still figuring out who I was, and desperately hungry for truth. Not just truth in the general sense, but truth that was rooted in Scripture. I was tired of surface-level answers and emotional appeals that offered...

How To Love Yourself, Even When No One Else Seems To

Dear Thin Friend, we’ve been planning this trip for months, and the day is finally here. I’m so excited to be embarking on this adventure...

GOD: Should I Burn Your Bridge?

Like me, you’re probably familiar with dealing with the trials of friendship, and the ways you will extend yourself to make things work. But...

Best Friends With the Person I Ignore?

As Christians, there is often a lot of focus on ‘following rules’ and doing things religiously, often leading us into the checklist mind-set; mentally...