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2019-10-03T04:00:57+00:00

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We Were Made For Community

Last updated on: October 3, 2019 at 4:00 am By Keith Giles

Some of us may find it hard to believe, but we humans really do need one other to thrive. Now, some of us may claim that we’re lone wolves and mavericks who don’t need other people and who get along better on our own, or what have you, but the truth is, we really are wired for community. I can remember way back when I had graduated college and taken a new job that moved me from Texas to... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

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2019-09-27T19:19:12+00:00

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Goodbye Treasure Valley

Last updated on: September 27, 2019 at 7:19 pm By Keith Giles

Moving sucks. But, you already knew that, I’m sure. Wendy and I moved to Boise, Idaho a year ago. We left behind our house church family, our two sons in college, and 25 years of our life in Southern California to take a new job that seemed too good to be true. [It was]. So, since January of this year I’ve been focused on growing my freelance copywriting business, writing and publishing two new books, starting online courses based... Read more

Discipleship

Following Jesus

2019-09-25T22:54:01+00:00

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Will Women Be Saved Through Childbearing?

Last updated on: September 25, 2019 at 10:54 pm By Keith Giles

It’s one of the weirdest verses in the entire Bible. The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy and reminds him to encourage women in Ephesus not to adorn their hair, or to wear expensive clothing, and then after saying he won’t permit a woman to teach drops this bomb: “But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.” [1 Tim. 2:15] Uhm….what now? Before I go into what this verse actually means, I have to stop... Read more

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Theology

2019-12-16T16:43:24+00:00

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Gratitude: The Secret To Successful Reconstruction

Last updated on: December 16, 2019 at 4:43 pm By Keith Giles

As I’ve been continually researching the idea of Reconstruction, one thing I’ve become convinced of is that rewiring our brains is critical to successfully moving from darkness to light in this process. We’ve already looked at how important it is to admit that we’ve been hurt, and to work on practicing forgiveness for those who have wounded us, but the other essential element for our healing and freedom involves learning to be grateful. Yes, an attitude of gratitude is key... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

2019-12-26T22:56:57+00:00

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Finding A Firm Foundation For Reconstruction

Last updated on: December 26, 2019 at 10:56 pm By Keith Giles

When you demolish a building you take everything down to the foundation and stop. At least, that’s what you do if you plan to rebuild a brand-new structure in the same spot. For those who have deconstructed their Christian faith, finding that foundation can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel as if you’re just pounding rocks in the darkness. One day you look around and realize that you’ve torn everything down to dirt beneath the foundation because you weren’t sure... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

2019-09-19T20:51:28+00:00

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When Reconstruction Is Worse Than Deconstruction

Last updated on: September 19, 2019 at 8:51 pm By Keith Giles

Deconstructing our faith is a necessary part of growing in maturity and refining our faith in Christ. To truly embrace Christ, we need to first eliminate all the toxic baggage and man-made hierarchy built on fear and control that has twisted and distorted our ability to see and experience God properly. But there is one thing even worse than the controlling fear-based Christianity we’re deconstructing out of – Toxic Reconstruction. Yes, it’s a real thing. Toxic Reconstruction is when... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

2019-09-18T17:14:19+00:00

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Yes, Reconstruction Hurts. Do It Anyway.

Last updated on: September 18, 2019 at 5:14 pm By Keith Giles

When it comes to Reconstruction, don’t accept any substitutes. Don’t settle for less. Don’t give up because it’s starting to get hard. Don’t tell yourself that what you’ve got is “good enough” and stop working towards actual, true and authentic freedom from every last shred of toxic Christianity. I know too many people who have stopped short of actual Reconstruction and it’s nearly more depressing than watching someone endure the pain of an un-deconstructed Christian faith. Almost. Usually, those who... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

2019-09-13T18:35:31+00:00

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Dear Church: Here’s How You Can Help With Reconstruction

Last updated on: September 13, 2019 at 6:35 pm By Keith Giles

Some Christian Churches are waking up to the fact that some within their walls are starting to Deconstruct their faith. I’ve even seen a few Churches hosting events to address the issue and even talk about how to move on to Reconstruction. But, here’s what those Churches need to understand: If you don’t change your Church into a safe place to ask questions and even doubt some of your precious doctrines, people will continue to walk away from you. Yes,... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

2019-09-11T22:52:36+00:00

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Reconstructing New Faith Practices

Last updated on: September 11, 2019 at 10:52 pm By Keith Giles

As I continue to explore the need to move from Deconstruction of our religious faith into Reconstruction, I’m starting to recognize the need to replace our old habits with new spiritual practices. For example, we may walk away from Church-as-we-know-it as we Deconstruct our religious beliefs. Sometimes it’s because we’re asked to leave due to our heretical views, or because we just can’t stand sitting through another sermon about how a loving God would burn people in an eternal lake... Read more

Deconstruction

Reconstruction

2019-09-09T18:19:42+00:00

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Reconstruction Is Not Re-Indoctrination

Last updated on: September 9, 2019 at 6:19 pm By Keith Giles

As I’m preparing to launch Square 1 – a new 90-day transformational program that helps people move from Deconstruction to Reconstruction – I feel the need to clarify a few things about “Reconstruction.” Specifically, the notion that “Reconstruction” of our faith involves telling people what to believe. For the record: Reconstruction has nothing to do with Re-Indoctrination. Think about it: You’ve just spent months, perhaps years, re-thinking and deconstructing your Christian faith; questioning the doctrines your pastors and parents and... Read more

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