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Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome

2016-11-25T12:30:04-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

When You Are Broken: Start Where You Are

Last updated on: November 25, 2016 at 12:30 pm   By Reba Riley

A few months ago our beloved sister Elizabeth Gilbert (of Eat Pray Love) posted a beautiful reminder to Go To The Water* when you are sick, healing, grieving—when you are any or any or all of The Brokens. Liz believes in the healing power of water, and so do I–so much so that I cry a little in my heart every time I remember I live in Cincinnati… OHIO. For the geographically challenged, this means I am completely, totally landlocked: the... Read more

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2016-11-25T11:45:45-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge Day 25: Black Friday

Last updated on: November 25, 2016 at 11:45 am   By Reba Riley

  There are two ways to take the #AmericaIs Kind Challenge: #1: On social media, SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS you have witnessed with the tag #AmericaIsKind, then PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger. TAG 3-5 friends to take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge to keep the acts of good going. And/Or #2: Participate in the 30-day #AmericaIsKind Challenge, where we are turning our #GratefulToGood by practicing gratitude and acts of kindness every day for a... Read more

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2016-11-25T11:48:16-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge Day 24: Thanksgiving

Last updated on: November 25, 2016 at 11:48 am   By Reba Riley

There are two ways to take the #AmericaIs Kind Challenge: #1: On social media, SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS you have witnessed with the tag #AmericaIsKind, then PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger. TAG 3-5 friends to take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge to keep the acts of good going. And/Or #2: Participate in the 30-day #AmericaIsKind Challenge, where we are turning our #GratefulToGood by practicing gratitude and acts of kindness every day for a month.... Read more

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Interfath; Reba Riley; Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome; PTCS

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2016-11-24T14:03:26-04:00

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A Thanksgiving Blessing

Last updated on: November 24, 2016 at 2:03 pm   By Reba Riley

Holiday meals can be difficult for families who do not share the same religion, or who have no religion at all. They want to acknowledge the sacredness of togetherness, but aren’t sure how to do so—especially if matters of faith have been divisive. This is a Thanksgiving Blessing which may be read aloud in lieu of prayer: it honors the special time of being together by emphasizing the things we all share— instead of highlighting differences. It reminds us why... Read more

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2016-11-23T12:03:03-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge: Day 23

Last updated on: November 23, 2016 at 12:03 pm   By Reba Riley

There are two ways to take the #AmericaIs Kind Challenge: #1: On social media, SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS you have witnessed with the tag #AmericaIsKind, then PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger. TAG 3-5 friends to take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge to keep the acts of good going. And/Or #2: Participate in the 30-day #AmericaIsKind Challenge, where we are turning our #GratefulToGood by practicing gratitude and acts of kindness every day for a month.... Read more

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Interfath; Reba Riley; Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome; PTCS

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2016-11-22T12:53:47-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge: Day 22

Last updated on: November 22, 2016 at 12:53 pm   By Reba Riley

The purpose of the #AmericaIsKind Challenge is simple: To remind us all that America is GREAT when Americans are KIND. After a devisive election, our country has never needed kindness more than we do right now.  Take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge today! Here’s How: – On social media, SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS someone has done for you, or an act of kindness you have witnessed, with #AmericaIsKind –PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger –TAG 3-5... Read more

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Interfath; Reba Riley; Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome; PTCS

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2016-11-21T16:01:31-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge: Day 21

Last updated on: November 21, 2016 at 4:01 pm   By Reba Riley

The purpose of the #AmericaIsKind Challenge is simple: To remind us all that America is GREAT when Americans are KIND. After a devisive election, our country has never needed kindness more than we do right now.  Take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge today! Here’s How: –On social media SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS someone has done for you, or that you have witnessed, with #AmericaIsKind –PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger –TAG 3-5 friends to take the... Read more

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2016-11-20T18:25:56-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge: Day 20

Last updated on: November 20, 2016 at 6:25 pm   By Reba Riley

The purpose of the #AmericaIsKind Challenge is simple: To remind us all that America is GREAT when Americans are KIND. After a devisive election, our country has never needed kindness more than we do right now.  Take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge today! Here’s How: –On social media SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS someone has done for you, or that you have witnessed, with #AmericaIsKind –PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger –TAG 3-5 friends to take the... Read more

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2016-11-19T15:50:23-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge: Day 19

Last updated on: November 19, 2016 at 3:50 pm   By Reba Riley

The purpose of the #AmericaIsKind Challenge is simple: To remind us all that America is GREAT when Americans are KIND. Take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge today! Here’s How: –On social media SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS someone has done for you, or that you have done for someone, with #AmericaIsKind –TAG 3-5 friends to take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge –PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger OR –Take the full 30-day #AmericaIsKind Challenge, with daily gratitudes, acts of goods,... Read more

America Is Kind

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2016-11-18T10:55:30-04:00

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The #AmericaIsKind Challenge: Day 18

Last updated on: November 18, 2016 at 10:55 am   By Reba Riley

The purpose of the #AmericaIsKind Challenge is simple: To remind us all that America is GREAT when Americans are KIND. Take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge today!   Here’s How: –On social media SHARE an ACT OF KINDNESS someone has done for you, or that you have done for someone, with #AmericaIsKind –TAG 3-5 friends to take the #AmericaIsKind Challenge –PAY IT FORWARD by doing a random act of kindness for a stranger OR –Take the full 30-day #AmericaIsKind Challenge, with daily gratitudes, acts of... Read more

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