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Why This ‘Truth is Offensive’ Sermon Completely Misses the Mark
Why This ‘Truth is Offensive’ Sermon Completely Misses the Mark
When Preaching Becomes a Weapon
Dan Foster
Aug 8
Beyond Buzzwords: The True Meaning of ‘Savior’ and ‘Salvation’
Beyond Buzzwords: The True Meaning of ‘Savior’ and ‘Salvation’
Rediscovering the Authentic Significance of Sacred Words
James Gómez
Aug 8
Former SBC President Johnny Hunt Blames his Victim for Sexual Abuse
Former SBC President Johnny Hunt Blames his Victim for Sexual Abuse
He claims that she “stalked” and “seduced” Pastor, who was the same age as his daughter…
Paul Walker
Aug 8
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 There Are No ‘Bad’ People
Why There Are No ‘Bad’ People
Your sin doesn’t define you
Nils von Kalm
Aug 8
The Church HAS to Change — Or it Will Die (and Deservedly So)
The Church HAS to Change — Or it Will Die (and Deservedly So)
“Business as Usual” is simply NOT an option anymore
Paul Walker
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
Heaven for Sale: Church in Mexico Sells Plots in Heaven for $100
Heaven for Sale: Church in Mexico Sells Plots in Heaven for $100
How Salvation Is Being Sold to the Highest Bidder
Dan Foster
Aug 4
Stewardship and Greed
Stewardship and Greed
American Christianity and the Invention of A Doctrine
Evan LeBlanc
Aug 8
Quit the Blame Game
Quit the Blame Game
How to Transform the Impulse to Judge
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Aug 4
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
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
The Radicalized Person Who Changed The World
The Radicalized Person Who Changed The World
His effects on you and me are profound
Nils von Kalm
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
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
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