https://www.ptm.org/ Christianity Without the Religion, proclaims authentic Christianity, Christ centered, based on God's amazing grace Thu, 14 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.ptm.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cwr_ptm_Logo_120.jpg?fit=28%2C32&ssl=1 https://www.ptm.org/ 32 32 246042224 https://www.ptm.org/god-by-name-no-name-any-name-brad-jersak Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Brad https://www.ptm.org/?p=46096 “God” — an Unsettled Term: I come from a Christian tradition that too often assumes the word “God” is a settled term—as if that word means essentially the same thing to everyone—or ought to. The implication can be that any other constructs of the Divine must be false gods. But Scripture itself invites a far […]]]> “God” — an Unsettled Term: I come from a Christian tradition that too often assumes the word “God” is a settled term—as if that word means essentially the same thing to everyone—or ought to. The implication can be that any other constructs of the Divine must be false gods. But Scripture itself invites a far […]]]> 46096 https://www.ptm.org/grace-and-cookies-three-lessons-by-greg-albrecht Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Greg Albrecht https://www.ptm.org/?p=22631 In a “Dennis the Menace” cartoon, Dennis and his pal Joey are seen leaving next-door neighbor Mrs. Wilson’s house loaded up with a plate full of cookies. Joey says to Dennis, “I wonder what we did to deserve this?” The forever-in-trouble, always-in-hot-water Dennis, well aware that he is far from perfect, astutely advises Joey, “Look, […]]]> In a “Dennis the Menace” cartoon, Dennis and his pal Joey are seen leaving next-door neighbor Mrs. Wilson’s house loaded up with a plate full of cookies. Joey says to Dennis, “I wonder what we did to deserve this?” The forever-in-trouble, always-in-hot-water Dennis, well aware that he is far from perfect, astutely advises Joey, “Look, […]]]> 22631 https://www.ptm.org/reflections-along-the-jesus-way-215 Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Greg Albrecht https://www.ptm.org/?p=32499 May 13, 2026 – Quote for the Day:   “Immediately following 9/11, two well-known American religious professionals alleged that God allowed the attacks to happen because, while they presumed God had once protected the United States, now they believed God was so angered by our growing acceptance of abortion and gay rights that he had removed […]]]> May 13, 2026 – Quote for the Day:   “Immediately following 9/11, two well-known American religious professionals alleged that God allowed the attacks to happen because, while they presumed God had once protected the United States, now they believed God was so angered by our growing acceptance of abortion and gay rights that he had removed […]]]> 32499 https://www.ptm.org/cant-stop-loving-2 Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Greg Albrecht http://www.ptm.org/?p=7706 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”—John 11:25 Ray Charles is one of my favorite blues singers of all time. The movie about his life, produced […]]]> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”—John 11:25 Ray Charles is one of my favorite blues singers of all time. The movie about his life, produced […]]]> 7706 https://www.ptm.org/all-things-beautiful-8-ken-williams Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Dennis W. https://www.ptm.org/?p=45827 Transformed by Jesus’ faithfulness and love: Dave, my friend and brother in Christ, and I discussed marriage and sexual intercourse after church services. I said to him, “The only one of God’s commands humanity has obeyed is, ‘…Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth…’” (Gen. 1:28b). Dave laughed, “Yes, but God cheated.” Surprised, I […]]]> Transformed by Jesus’ faithfulness and love: Dave, my friend and brother in Christ, and I discussed marriage and sexual intercourse after church services. I said to him, “The only one of God’s commands humanity has obeyed is, ‘…Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth…’” (Gen. 1:28b). Dave laughed, “Yes, but God cheated.” Surprised, I […]]]> 45827 https://www.ptm.org/reflections-along-the-jesus-way-214 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Greg Albrecht https://www.ptm.org/?p=32494 May 11, 2026 – Quote for the Day: ‘As we know, our own mother bore us only into pain and dying. But our true mother, Jesus, who is all love, bears us into joy and endless living.’”   Originally published in: Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul, Volume 2 ————————————- Help Us Help Others – Give […]]]> May 11, 2026 – Quote for the Day: ‘As we know, our own mother bore us only into pain and dying. But our true mother, Jesus, who is all love, bears us into joy and endless living.’”   Originally published in: Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul, Volume 2 ————————————- Help Us Help Others – Give […]]]> 32494 https://www.ptm.org/an-easter-miracle-and-not-so-much-brad-jersak Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Brad https://www.ptm.org/?p=45867 Looking back – Lamenting on Resurrection Day: “…but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel…Luke 24:22 An Easter Miracle Easter morning I woke up to a mountain of text messages proclaiming, “He is risen!” and “Christ is risen” and “Alleluia!” For Christians, the resurrection message reminds us that […]]]> Looking back – Lamenting on Resurrection Day: “…but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel…Luke 24:22 An Easter Miracle Easter morning I woke up to a mountain of text messages proclaiming, “He is risen!” and “Christ is risen” and “Alleluia!” For Christians, the resurrection message reminds us that […]]]> 45867 https://www.ptm.org/join-us-for-our-sunday-sermon Sun, 10 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Greg Albrecht https://www.ptm.org/?p=24046 “Lopsided Love” Join us for our Sunday Sermon: Greg talks about the lopsided love of a mother. We hope that our articles and resources bring comfort, hope, encouragement, and healing to our readers. If you’re experiencing that, please subscribe freely, share freely, and, if you’re able, please consider donating freely toward paying it forward by […]]]> “Lopsided Love” Join us for our Sunday Sermon: Greg talks about the lopsided love of a mother. We hope that our articles and resources bring comfort, hope, encouragement, and healing to our readers. If you’re experiencing that, please subscribe freely, share freely, and, if you’re able, please consider donating freely toward paying it forward by […]]]> 24046 https://www.ptm.org/reflections-along-the-jesus-way-213 Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Greg Albrecht https://www.ptm.org/?p=32488 May 9, 2026 – Quote for the Day:   “I believe the Bible to be inspired by God. However, I also believe there is, by design, a substantial human component in the writing, editing, translating, preservation and publishing of the Bible. You have heard the boast made by processed food manufacturers – “untouched by human hands.” […]]]> May 9, 2026 – Quote for the Day:   “I believe the Bible to be inspired by God. However, I also believe there is, by design, a substantial human component in the writing, editing, translating, preservation and publishing of the Bible. You have heard the boast made by processed food manufacturers – “untouched by human hands.” […]]]> 32488 https://www.ptm.org/ordinary-panoramas-by-ruth-tucker Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Sue Braden https://www.ptm.org/?p=45762 Bless the Lord who crowns you with tender mercies (Psalm 103, NKJV).      My favorite coffee table book is one with a beautiful cover and page after page of colorful paintings inside. But for a twist of fate, it wouldn’t be lying there waiting to be opened. “If I didn’t start painting, I would have […]]]> Bless the Lord who crowns you with tender mercies (Psalm 103, NKJV).      My favorite coffee table book is one with a beautiful cover and page after page of colorful paintings inside. But for a twist of fate, it wouldn’t be lying there waiting to be opened. “If I didn’t start painting, I would have […]]]> 45762