Author Archives: Travis Reems

In God We Trust

Why does God ask for our belief in Jesus in order to receive His of , and ? To understand this, we must first understand what it means to have belief in Jesus. Believing in Jesus is not merely believing … Continue reading

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Who is My Neighbor?

Headed to a neighborhood meeting one night, a Christian man was walking through part of the city from his parked car. To get from where he was parked to the meeting, he had to walk from behind the building where … Continue reading

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Catholicism: Ornamentation Over Substance

Because I work at a Christian retail store, when the opportunity arises, I visit other Christian retailers to see what they have to offer that my store might not so that I may refer my guests to them for those … Continue reading

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We Do Not Serve the Same God

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are referred to as the three Abrahamic religions because the three draw roots to the same patriarch, Abraham. Because of this lineage link, many also draw the conclusion that believers in each of the three are … Continue reading

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Seeker-sensitive Self-help

Americans gorge themselves on self-help, and the American diet of self-help is a full buffet with offerings from Dr. Phil McGraw, Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra and many others from the secular and new-age world. But add to the menu many … Continue reading

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Idolatry of Nationalism

Note: The following is the third in a series that began with this post. What is your idol? What do you value more than God? Perhaps your patriotism is getting in the way of you walk with God. Maybe your … Continue reading

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Timid Christians

As a part of my job, I offer to my customers the ability to sponsor a child living in a third-world country, as well as various other ministry opportunities, such as sending Bibles to women in pregnancy counseling centers or … Continue reading

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What a Wretched Sinner am I!

I have been struggling with a particular area of sin and could not break-free of its hold on me. While I will not pronounce victory over it, because I am not the victor, I will state that I feel relieved … Continue reading

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Idolatry of Family

Note: The following is the second in a series that began with this post. Many Christians in the United States are raised in the faith, or at least around the faith. I, however, was not raised in a Christian home, … Continue reading

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Idolatry of Self

Note: The following message is for Christians only. If you are a Christian, or call yourself one, then this message is for you. If you are NOT a Christian, feel free to read it, but it does not pertain to … Continue reading

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