11 Assumptions Ruining Your Relationship with God

Keith KettenringChristian Living, The Uncommon Journey

Sometimes we make assumptions about God that lead us to frustration with Him or, in some cases, rejection of who He really is. Some of these assumptions are so deep-seated that we actually believe them to be the truth. We may wonder then why we struggle in drawing close to God. Our expectations are messing with our relationship. We want … Read More

Reflections While Not Posting: What an UnCommon Journey

Keith KettenringChristian Living, The Uncommon Journey

Why is my blog site called The UnCommon Journey? Because that’s a title that should be given to every Christian’s relationship with God. If your Christian life mimics most other Christians around you, you’ve settled for a comfortable expression of Christianity foreign to scripture and historic Christianity. Sadly, most Christians don’t realize this. I don’t blame them or accuse them … Read More

A Look At The Biggest Ally on Your Spiritual Journey: Your Body

Keith KettenringBible Insights, Christian Living, The Uncommon Journey

What is your view of the body? That’s right, your physical body. This question may be one of the most essential life-questions you’ve never thought of. Your answer makes a difference in every area of your life. How you eat, sleep, work, worship, relate, recreate, maintain, die, and deal with your dead body, are all affected by your understanding of … Read More

10 Psalms the Valiant Warrior Experiences When Fighting the Enemy

Keith KettenringAncient Paths, Bible Insights, Christian Living

Today, take courage to battle. As a Christian you have, in the Triune God, the inner support, spiritual resources, personal help, and actual presence necessary to engage your enemies. You do not need to fear defeat. Let the truth of these Psalms give you boldness and courage to struggle with whatever comes your way. Three Realities to Help Us Understand … Read More

Preparing For Battle Today

Keith KettenringBible Insights, Christian Living, The Uncommon Journey

I remember sitting in Sunday School and the teacher putting up a picture of a soldier on the flannel graph board then dressing him with parts of the armor listed in Ephesians 6. I know. That really dates me. Today, a teacher can use videos that explain the “armor of God” with animation, music, and puppets. I’ve just now checked … Read More

Taking Up the Challenge of Simplicity in Christ for 2019

Keith KettenringBible Insights, Christian Living, The Uncommon Journey

Last Saturday, Rhonda and I spent 4-5 hours “de-cluttering” one of the areas of our house. The hidden mud room/pantry area had become a chaotic collection of small appliances, cookbooks, pantry-type foods, cleaning materials, and other random stuff. If we didn’t know what to do with an item, it usually ended up joining the disarray. We attacked the chaos of … Read More