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The Hidden Dangers of Viewing Mental Health as a Spiritual Problem
The Hidden Dangers of Viewing Mental Health as a Spiritual Problem
Debunking a Dangerous Myth from an Instagram Preacher
Dan Foster
Aug 23
Finding Meaning in the Mundane
Finding Meaning in the Mundane
Turning Administrative Drudgery into a Path to Humility
Seandor Szeles
Aug 23
Today, I Offended the Ego of a Man in a Position of Power
Today, I Offended the Ego of a Man in a Position of Power
It didn’t end well: A Lesson in Emotional Resilience
Dan Foster
Aug 22
The Big Change in the Reason Why People Don’t Attend Church
The Big Change in the Reason Why People Don’t Attend Church
A Closer Look at the Church’s Crisis of Credibility
Dan Foster
Aug 20
Why “Chapter and Verse” in The Bible Does NOT Help Christianity
Why “Chapter and Verse” in The Bible Does NOT Help Christianity
It was NEVER meant to be read in that way
Paul Walker
Aug 22
The Church Dies in Boat Shoes
The Church Dies in Boat Shoes
The trend for middle management re-styling of the sacred
Matthew
Aug 21
How Truth-Telling Companions Shape Our Moral Compass
How Truth-Telling Companions Shape Our Moral Compass
The Crucial Role of Accountability in Personal Growth
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Aug 20
Gender Fluid God? Why God Might Be Both a ‘He’ and a ‘She’
Gender Fluid God? Why God Might Be Both a ‘He’ and a ‘She’
The Case for a Divine Identity That Embraces Both Genders
Dan Foster
Aug 20
Evangelism in Nine Easy Steps
Evangelism in Nine Easy Steps
An object lesson in how not to do it
Peter Mansfield
Aug 22
The Pastor Told Her — We Don’t Believe in That
The Pastor Told Her — We Don’t Believe in That
“Make sure your brain is not too stuck, too rigid” — Tibetan Expression.
Cedric Johnson, PhD
Aug 22
How The Olympics Opening Ceremony Was A Missed Opportunity For Christians
How The Olympics Opening Ceremony Was A Missed Opportunity For Christians
We were too busy being upset to see that a better response was needed
Nils von Kalm
Aug 22
Why Intolerance is Killing Christianity
Why Intolerance is Killing Christianity
The Harm of Prioritizing ‘Truth’ Over Love
Eric Sentell
Aug 20
Why the Concept of the Holy Trinity is Problematic
Why the Concept of the Holy Trinity is Problematic
How Christianity’s view of Jesus derailed his message
Jon Canas
Aug 20
The Greek Context of the Gospels and Its Impact on Christian Theology
The Greek Context of the Gospels and Its Impact on Christian Theology
Exploring the Cross-Cultural Significance of the New Testament
Evan LeBlanc
Aug 20
When Counsel Fails: How Biblical Counseling Misses the Mark on Mental Healthcare
When Counsel Fails: How Biblical Counseling Misses the Mark on Mental Healthcare
When Spiritual Solutions Fall Short of Psychological Needs.
James Gómez
Aug 20
A Relative Said “No” To Attending My Gay Wedding For Religious Reasons
A Relative Said “No” To Attending My Gay Wedding For Religious Reasons
Then, we sat down and talked.
Seandor Szeles
Aug 20
Facing the Fight Again: When Cancer Comes Back
Facing the Fight Again: When Cancer Comes Back
A Raw and Honest Account
Dan Foster
Aug 18
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