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The Diary of a Desperate Dad Confronting a Life-Altering Diagnosis
The Diary of a Desperate Dad Confronting a Life-Altering Diagnosis
The day that cancer came to our house
Dan Foster
Sep 22
Worship Songs for the Broken-Hearted
Worship Songs for the Broken-Hearted
Songs to sing to God when life is hard
Dan Foster
Sep 21
Why I Love The Bible
Why I Love The Bible
Despite what I said in a recent article
Nils von Kalm
Sep 19
Why Church Membership Is in Free Fall But Faith in God Remains Strong
Why Church Membership Is in Free Fall But Faith in God Remains Strong
Why Believers Are Ditching Church for a Deeper Connection
Dan Foster
Sep 19
The Gifts of the Spirit Then and Now
The Gifts of the Spirit Then and Now
What happened to miracles, healings, signs, and wonders?
David Anderson
Sep 19
What Do We Mean When We Talk About “Biblical Marriage”?
What Do We Mean When We Talk About “Biblical Marriage”?
I think the answers may surprise some people.
Paul Walker
Sep 19
Are People Inherently Sinful?
Are People Inherently Sinful?
How one movie forced me to look at myself
Nils von Kalm
Sep 18
The Horrible Church Advertising Strategy That Drove Me Further Away
The Horrible Church Advertising Strategy That Drove Me Further Away
The Unexpected Consequences of Overzealous Evangelism
Dan Foster
Sep 18
Three Types of Critics You MUST Ignore for Your Personal Well-Being
Three Types of Critics You MUST Ignore for Your Personal Well-Being
Lessons from the trenches of church ministry
Paul Walker
Sep 17
They Called Me a Socialist—Anyway, Back to the Poor…
They Called Me a Socialist—Anyway, Back to the Poor…
They’ll always be with you.
Caleb Coy
Sep 17
Why The Bible Is Not The Final Authority
Why The Bible Is Not The Final Authority
And why saying it is means you’re committing idolatry
Nils von Kalm
Sep 17
How I Started a Church in My Backyard
How I Started a Church in My Backyard
Unchained Faith: From Pews to Beers
Dan Foster
Sep 17
Godly Fear or Human Phobia?
Godly Fear or Human Phobia?
Christianity vs “Them”
Gary L Ellis
Sep 15
Lauren Boebert Gropes Date’s Genitals During a Family-Friendly Show
Lauren Boebert Gropes Date’s Genitals During a Family-Friendly Show
Champion of ‘Family Values’ falls from moral high horse
Dan Foster
Sep 15
The Nine Things That Would Make Me Go Back to Church
The Nine Things That Would Make Me Go Back to Church
Non-Negotiables for a Faith Community I Would Join
Dan Foster
Sep 12
Why I’ve Had Enough Of Being Spiritual
Why I’ve Had Enough Of Being Spiritual
It’s never really worked anyway
Nils von Kalm
Sep 13
Evangelicals With Deep Pockets Are Funding Climate Change Denial
Evangelicals With Deep Pockets Are Funding Climate Change Denial
The billionaire brothers who fund the religious right
Dan Foster
Sep 13
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