New to Faith
For the curious, the skeptical, and anyone just starting to follow Jesus. 18 articles.
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September 9, 2026
Grok, ChatGPT, and Why Every AI Has a Worldview
No AI model is neutral. Each reflects its training data and its makers' choices. What that means for Christians asking AI about faith, morality, and Scripture.
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July 18, 2026
Little Faith Is Not No Faith
In John 6, Jesus walks to His frightened disciples on a stormy sea. Being a disciple doesn't mean you never fear. It means you learn where to take it.
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July 12, 2026
Kicking the Devil in the Teeth
1 Peter 5:8-11 says the devil prowls like a lion, especially when you're hurting. Here's how he attacks, and how ordinary believers resist him.
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April 10, 2026 · Under the Hood
Where the Road Leads: "I Am Making All Things New"
What happens after we die? Christianity's answer isn't clouds and harps. It's a world made new, and an open invitation to get there.
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March 6, 2026 · Under the Hood
You Don't Have to Be a Mechanic to Pass It On
How to serve others as a Christian when you don't think you have much to offer. Grace received turns into grace given, wrench or no wrench.
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December 20, 2025 · Under the Hood
The Road Test: Why New Christians Aren't Perfect Overnight
The meaning of Philippians 1:6 for anyone who trusted Jesus and still struggles: God finishes what he starts, and he does it on the road.
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November 7, 2025 · Under the Hood
Handing Over the Keys: What Is Repentance and Faith?
What is repentance and faith? Two church words explained in plain language, using the simplest moment at any repair shop: handing over your keys.
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October 1, 2025 · Under the Hood
Too Far Gone for God? He Doesn't Use the Insurance Company's Math
Feeling too far gone for God? Insurance companies write off wrecked cars. God doesn't calculate that way. Here's what grace means.
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August 13, 2025 · Living the Lord's Prayer
Nervous About Your First Small Group? Here's What Actually Happens
Wondering what happens at a church small group? A plain walk-through of a normal night, what you will and won't be asked to do, and how to get started.
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July 18, 2025 · Under the Hood
Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Free Repairs Still Have a Bill
Why did Jesus die on the cross? A plain answer from a church that fixes cars for free: every repair has a bill, and someone has to pay it.
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June 5, 2025 · Under the Hood
God Didn't Send a Pamphlet
What is the Incarnation? It's the Christian claim that God became a human being in Jesus. Here's what that means in plain words, and why it's about love.
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April 29, 2025 · Under the Hood
The Engineer Got on the Shop Floor
Who is Jesus? Christians say he is fully God and fully human. A plain-English look at what that means and why it matters for the repair we all need.
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March 18, 2025 · Under the Hood
"I Knew Something Was Wrong. I Just Kept Driving."
Ignoring your conscience works like ignoring a warning light: small problems become big ones. Why that inner alarm is a gift, and how to start dealing.
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February 10, 2025 · Under the Hood
"I'm a Pretty Good Person" and Other Fault Codes
Am I a good person? Christianity's answer isn't what most people expect. Why comparing yourself to others misses the real standard, and why that's good news.
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December 30, 2024 · Under the Hood
The Diagnostic: What God's Law Is Actually For
What is the purpose of the law? Romans 3:20 says it shows us the problem. Like a mechanic's diagnostic, it tells the truth so the repair can start.
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November 24, 2024 · Under the Hood
Honesty Is an Act of Love: Lessons From a Good Mechanic
A mechanic who says your brakes are fine when they aren't isn't kind. Why honesty is an act of love, and how to tell the truth without being harsh.
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November 19, 2024 · Living the Lord's Prayer
The Gospel Explained with a Trip to the Mechanic
The gospel explained simply, in three stops you already know from any repair shop: the diagnostic, the bill, and the receipt.
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October 21, 2024 · Under the Hood
Why No Perfect Car Has Ever Rolled Into Our Garage
What does the Bible say about human nature? A pastor who runs a free car repair ministry explains: a good design, a real problem, and real hope.