Tom Ehrich

Rev. Tom Ehrich began writing daily On a Journey meditations in 1993 while serving as an Episcopal priest in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ehrich launched onajourney.org in 2004 and began focusing on writing and leading lay and clergy workshops and retreats. He has also authored three quarterly editions of Forward Day by Day.

Selected Bibliography:
Just Wondering, Jesus: 100 Questions People Want To Ask
With Scripture As My Compass: Meditations for the Journey

Articles by this Author

Does God change?

What if I'm not certain what I believe?

What is the difference between spirituality and religion?

Why not believe that the Bible is the literal word of God?

How can Christians accept Christianity as the way to God and still give credence to the truth of other religions?

How can I find a denomination that fits my beliefs?

What if I am troubled by the negative attitudes toward women that I find in the Bible and in some churches today?

What are the seasons of the Christian calendar?

What is the simple explanation of Ash Wednesday?

What do the ashes of Ash Wednesday signify?

What is Lent and when does it begin?

Why does Lent last 40 days?

Why do people fast or refrain from eating meat during Lent?

Why do we refrain from saying or singing Alleluia during Lent?

What is Holy Week?

What is the real meaning of Palm Sunday?

How does Passover relate to Easter?

What is Advent?

How do I know that the Bible is true?

What is the difference between the Holy Bible and the Gnostic Bible?

Why do stories within the Old and New Testaments often conflict with one another?

Who was the woman at the well in the Bible?

How do I pray?

How did we come to understand Jesus as both fully human and fully divine?

Why are there so many Christian denominations?

What is the difference between Christian, Baptist and Pentecostal religion?

What are the differences and similarities between the Methodist and Episcopalian denominations?

What are the differences between Catholics and born-again Christians?

What is meant by apostolic succession?

When did Christianity become a separate religion from Judaism?

What is the origin of the Old and New Testament Laws and how can I follow them today?

Which of the religious rules is the most important to follow?

What are the expectations of Christians concerning alcohol?

What is the purpose or theology behind the practice of infant baptism?

Why do some churches baptize babies, while others only dedicate them?