Chris Martin's Blog, page 33

May 13, 2015

The price was paid for our brokenness. Why is it so hard to believe and live from that truth?

It’s easy to look around at our circumstances and become depressed. It’s even easier to give life the opportunity to..
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Published on May 13, 2015 04:00

May 11, 2015

Guest post: I Dare You. Fan or Follower

I have one question for you and one question only, how does your relationship with Jesus affect your daily life?..
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Published on May 11, 2015 04:00

May 8, 2015

Church culture is eclipsing the Gospel. And why it’s killing people

This is not an onslaught against organized religion. Nor is this an advocacy for home based church groups. I have friends..
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Published on May 08, 2015 04:00

May 7, 2015

The flag is more than thread and material. Its colors bleed with stories of sacrifice

No, Eric Sheppard. I won’t accept your challenge. I refuse to stand on, stomp on, or in any way dishonor..
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Published on May 07, 2015 05:35

May 5, 2015

You can allow grief to consume you, or it can propel you into deeper relationship

Grief. The result of devastating loss. There is no right or wrong way to handle it. There are thousands, if..
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Published on May 05, 2015 06:36

May 4, 2015

The lack of respect in this country is appalling. It’s time Christians set the example

Cop killings have hijacked all the latest headlines. Everywhere you look, there’s another death by police officer. Protests. Riots. Violence...
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Published on May 04, 2015 05:21

The eulogy I wrote for my father in law. Austin Ferrara Jr 1950-2015

You’re gone. We knew this day was coming, yet the reality of it hurts. The journey, from the time you..
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Published on May 04, 2015 04:00

May 1, 2015

I almost got angry at the mom hitting her son in Baltimore. Then, I stopped and thought about it

I’m a parent. I have two daughters, ages 14 and 11. It’s not easy. Until you have children of your..
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Published on May 01, 2015 08:50

April 30, 2015

Stop marketing Christianity as being cool, hip, and trendy

It’s all very appealing. And I completely understand why you think it’s necessary. But, you have to stop. This trend..
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Published on April 30, 2015 08:03

April 29, 2015

You will be missed. You were a great man, father, husband, brother, and friend.

The reality of losing someone you love is so hard to express in words. Just weeks ago, my father in..
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Published on April 29, 2015 05:20