Month: May 2023

  • Welcome to Outlaw Faith

    Hey there, welcome to Outlaw Faith! I’m Ryan, and this blog is all about pushing back against what’s broken in our world while standing firm in faith. It’s a call to live with honor, integrity, and a healthy dose of rebellion against the status quo.

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  • Hunger & Thirst

    Jesus Himself spoke of our hungering and thirsting after righteousness. Hunger and thirst are physical sensations which in their acute stages may become real pain. It has been the experience of countless seekers after God that when their desires became a pain they were suddenly and wonderfully filled. Occasionally there appears on the religious scene…

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  • Norman – A story of Love

    Whatever you do for the least of these you have done it unto me – JesusThis is the story of Norman. A man who needed love but that love changed the lives of those who gave.

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  • RVL describes the Arara Bush

    Is the modern church like an Arara Bush?RVL – Ray Vander Laan talks about the Arara bush from Jeremiah 17:5-6 Bible, Religion, Religious, Sermon, George MacDonald, Discussion, Truth

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  • German Pipe Overview

    In this video, I’m exploring a fascinating piece of history—an old German Hunter’s Pipe! These pipes are known for their long stems, large bowls, and intricate craftsmanship, often featuring carved designs and detachable components. I picked this one up used on eBay, and now I’m diving into the discovery process—figuring out how all the pieces…

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  • Atonement in the Garden of Eden

    Sitting by the side of Lake Superior talking about the sin of Adam and God’s atonement.Tikvah.Life (Mentioned at the end of this video) has been replaced by https://www.gentlemanoutlaw.com/

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  • Jonah

    A unique perspective about pain, faith, and failure against the backdrop of the story of Jonah. Filmed along the shore of Lake Superior. Tikvah.Life (mentioned at the end of the video) is been replaced by https://www.gentlemanoutlaw.com/

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  • Murder Close To Home

    I’ve told my kids this story, but my memories were sketchy from this incident nearly fifty years ago. I’ve put together some details from old memories from the perspective of a young boy and from the newspaper articles I’ve found over the years. This is a tragic story from many years ago when I was…

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  • Pearl of Great Price

    The angels rejoiced that warm spring day as a penniless child opened her heart to Jesus.  But the child was ignored by the house of worship, for an impoverished child has no place in the modern church of human worship.  Those who are hungry and naked are not welcome in the hearts of those who…

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  • Talking Dog

    A man sees a sign in front of a house: “Talking Dog For Sale.” He rings the bell and the owner tells him that the dog is in the backyard.  The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there.   “You talk?” he asks. “Of course,” the dog replies. “So…

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  • My Confession

    I feel it’s necessary for me to make a confession. Our many friends know me to be generally a kind-hearted and compassionate kind of person. Yet, what you may not know is that inside me dwells a hatred that is neither Christian or compassionate. At this Christmas season, maybe you can find forgiveness in your…

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