Lord, I Don't Want to Be a Christian

Chapter 1 of Lord, I Don't Want to Be a Christian: A Journey to Jesus, a Christian nonfiction manuscript exploring obstacles to faith through personal narrative, Scripture, and reflection. This opening chapter recounts my journey from childhood Christianity through atheism and back to faith, then introduces the book's larger exploration of what it means to trust Christ and experience the abundant life promised in John 10:10.

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The Resurrection Promise

A Scripture-centered essay exploring the raising of Lazarus in John 11 and what resurrection means for believers beyond the promise of life after death. Through biblical exposition and personal reflection, the piece considers Christ's power over death, the relationship between divine action and human response, and the "grave clothes" believers may continue to carry even after experiencing God's saving power.

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