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Frozen in Time: Why Churches Get Stuck in the Past
Frozen in Time: Why Churches Get Stuck in the Past
Exploring the Causes and Consequences of the Church at a Standstill
Dan Foster
Aug 6
Why Am I Still A Christian?
Why Am I Still A Christian?
After 44 years, it’s probably time to attempt an honest answer
Peter Mansfield
Aug 4
Why Young Women Are Leaving the Church in Droves
Why Young Women Are Leaving the Church in Droves
Unpacking the Female Exodus: What Churches Must Learn Before It’s Too Late
Dan Foster
Aug 2
From Guilt to Grace: Challenging the Narrative of Original Sin
From Guilt to Grace: Challenging the Narrative of Original Sin
Reimagining Human Potential Through a Lens of Grace
James Gómez
Aug 2
Quit the Blame Game
Quit the Blame Game
How to Transform the Impulse to Judge
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Aug 4
Ten More Biblical Names NOT to Call Your Kids
Ten More Biblical Names NOT to Call Your Kids
Where not to look for divine inspiration on your baby’s name.
Dan Foster
Aug 1
Finding the Balance Between Stillness and Action
Finding the Balance Between Stillness and Action
Biblical Wisdom for Modern Life
Dan Foster
Jul 30
Confessions of a Cringeworthy Missionary
Confessions of a Cringeworthy Missionary
Regrets and Realizations from the Mission Field
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Jul 30
Pre-rally Prayers Take a Frightening Tone in 2024 Election Cycle
Pre-rally Prayers Take a Frightening Tone in 2024 Election Cycle
Atlantic article reveals a darker message embraced by Christian Nationalists
Rand Bishop
Aug 4
The Olympics is Not About You
The Olympics is Not About You
Perhaps white men don’t have to be represented at the center of every table.
Cassidy McDonnell
Aug 2
Run to Win
Run to Win
Parenting adventures
Melissa Lemay
Aug 1
How The Olympics Reflect The Dream Of God
How The Olympics Reflect The Dream Of God
It’s an event to truly rejoice about
Nils von Kalm
Aug 1
“It’s Blasphemy, I tell you…Blasphemy!”
“It’s Blasphemy, I tell you…Blasphemy!”
Reflecting on the furore caused by the Olympic Opening Ceremony and possible allusions to The Last Supper
Paul Walker
Jul 30
E is for Existentialism
E is for Existentialism
Are you Team Oprah or Team Sartre?
Peter Mansfield
Jul 30
Why John MacArthur Believes Online Church is ‘Unbiblical’
Why John MacArthur Believes Online Church is ‘Unbiblical’
And Why He’s Wrong: A Tale of Power, Control, and Virtual Worship
Dan Foster
Jul 29
Harm Should Be the Metric for Inclusion
Harm Should Be the Metric for Inclusion
LGBTQ-inclusion is not relativism
Eric Sentell
Jul 29
How a Cancer Diagnosis Changed the Way I Pray
How a Cancer Diagnosis Changed the Way I Pray
The Diagnosis That Deepened My Spiritual Journey
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Jul 29
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