Candid Christianity: Reflections of a Deeper Faith, Vol. 1: Candid Christianity, #1

By Richard Moudy

Candid Christianity: Reflections of a Deeper Faith, Vol. 1, is the first volume of a spiritual growth series by author Richard Moudy.  Are you a fair-weather Christian, a pew-warmer, a spiritual warrior, or an unbridled servant?  This devotional will spiritually and mentally challenge the reader to wrestle with the condition of their own heart in ways that don't bend to political correctness and religious dogma.  A bona fide relationship with God is the ultimate prize in life, and Candid Christianity is a tool to help discern your path to that prize.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Richard Moudy
• Release date: May 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9781737232803

Richard Moudy

Richard (Josh) Moudy is a writer, theologian, and follower of Christ.  He holds degrees in Biblical Studies and Intercultural Missions from William Carey University, and has served ministerially as a pastor, and with his family on the international mission field. Josh's thirteen years of experience as a military officer, six years of professional ministry, and five years as a successful business owner have provided him a unique perspective from which he views life.  Candid Christianity is the conduit through which he shares this perspective with the world, in the hopes that his meditations will lead others to a deeper faith, just as they have for himself.  With a yearning heart and a challenging mindset, Josh's goal is to prick the heart of the reader in a way that may sting a little on the surface, but ultimately lead to a deeper healing, and to a life that is productive and honoring in the eyes of God.

Book preview

I hear a knock at the door, but I refuse to open it.  I’ve heard of a man selling what’s too good to be true, and I will not be persuaded.  I’ve glanced at the signs shouting at me throughout my life, but avert my eyes as the temptation is great.  I have successfully evaded those attempting to sell me down that path; I am exactly where I want to be.  I am a church-goer and good deed-doer.  I am not what others desire for me to be.  I am my own person.  I am comfortable.

I would think on God from time-to-time, but have learned at church to simply read through my Bible yearly, pray at least once a day, and look like a Christian to others around me.  I now like all the Christian Facebook posts and place a little fish on the back of my car.  I make sure that my name appears in the bulletin on the childcare roster and always have a big smile on my face for the other church-goers to see.  I'm the first to volunteer to bless the food at family gatherings so they know what true piety is.  I am much better than I used to be.  I am comfortable at church.  Knock, Knock, Knock.  Go Away!

I have heard about spiritual warfare, so I don the armor of my church’s doctrine... man, this stuff is heavy.  But, my armor must be working, as it seems to have repelled the evil of those around me. It’s so strong, I never even notice their worldly attacks.  My peers, my family, all the heathens, they must have been drawn to the strength of my light, because they continue to look more like me.  I have successfully discerned what my spiritual gifts aren't, and how I fit into the church, as I rightly leave the discipling and evangelizing to those who God called to do it.  me, I have never worked so hard at being good, and it must be paying off, as my church keeps asking more of me.  My influence will surely make the lesser believers pursue what I have become.  The world doesn’t seem at odds with me as Christ claimed it would be, and my stature in the church is growing, all thanks to what church has taught me.  I am comfortable at life.  KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.  Leave me alone!

Why is this person at my door so insistent to tempt me with his foolishness, has he not seen how much I have?  I hear the rumors of what he sells and, I must say, it must bear an awful price.  it certainly could not increase the amount of comfort I enjoy now.  As I sit in my