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2023-01-18T08:44:24-06:00

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What if Christianity Was New

Last updated on: January 18, 2023 at 8:44 am By Karl J. Forehand

WHAT IF CHRISTIANITY WAS NEW by Karl Forehand What if Jesus had just left the Earth a few decades ago? What if, instead of the Middle East, he appeared in the United States? Consequently, it would be up to us to decide how we were going to move forward. What would we do differently? I understand it’s hard to think about something like this because we have a lot of history, and we wrote creeds and belief statements, and we... Read more

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2023-01-16T06:11:10-06:00

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The Nature of a Journey

Last updated on: January 16, 2023 at 6:11 am By Karl J. Forehand

I realized some time ago that that we are part of a collective on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. I also am learning that some will always lag behind because they are waiting for a well-worn path or worse, they are driving around on streets that are already paved in a kind of follow-the-leader procession to celebrate the past. Others are focused on what they already know. At some point, in history, they drew a circle around their beliefs,... Read more

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It’s Okay to Evolve

Last updated on: January 1, 2023 at 2:03 pm By Karl J. Forehand

People have always been drawn towards things like religion to try to explain the things we could explain. The ceremonies and communities we built around our understanding and misunderstanding helped us shape some meaning into the world. I believe we can honor those traditions and, sometimes, even memorialize them while boldly and consciously moving into the future. Just because we were certain about things at one time doesn’t mean we possessed the wisdom for all time. As my friend, Keith... Read more

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The Day My Deconstruction Began

Last updated on: December 29, 2022 at 1:07 am By Karl J. Forehand

I talk a lot about my deconstruction and I have even written several books about my experience. But I always struggle to remember when it began until a few days ago when I remembered the exact moment. It was about 7 to 8 years ago. We had a fair amount of bikers in our church. It was one of the keys to our growth. One of the bikers had invited a group called Bikers Against Trafficking to hold a mini... Read more

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2022-12-25T07:58:35-06:00

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The Christmas Experience

Last updated on: December 25, 2022 at 7:58 am By Karl J. Forehand

I’ve always been the first one up in our house for Christmas morning. As best I remember, it was true in my family of origin also. I’m always unsure when to start decorating, but if I have a choice, it’s probably earlier than later. For the last 3 years we have left our tree up all year long, just to avoid the discussion and the work of taking it down and putting it back up. All of our effort at... Read more

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2022-12-24T09:35:53-06:00

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The Heart of an Explorer

Last updated on: December 24, 2022 at 9:35 am By Karl J. Forehand

As with everything I write, I don’t know if everyone is like this. But, this is how it happens for me. I am constantly muttering to myself: Hey, what is that over there? It’s like I disxover a small hole in the side of a hill and I venture inside to hopefully uncover something magnificent and amazing. As I examine the walls and venture deeper, I uncover things like writings of the Stoics or the record of Maximus the Confessor.... Read more

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2022-12-23T08:20:54-06:00

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How the Codependency Works

Last updated on: December 23, 2022 at 8:20 am By Karl J. Forehand

Every time we planted a church, we felt like we were doing something totally different. Without fail, we realized we weren’t all that different and people that came caused us to morph back into a very similar model as all the other churches. Nevertheless, we instinctively knew how to create a service that touched people in some way. It’s much like directing a play or movie. Once you accidentally do it right, then, it is just another version of the... Read more

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2022-12-21T17:19:12-06:00

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The Great Deconstruction

Last updated on: December 21, 2022 at 5:19 pm By Karl J. Forehand

The “Great Deconstruction” is underway. Proud to be connected with Quoir where many of the best voices are emerging. Deconstructing isn’t just a good idea. It might even be necessary for an authentic journey. Eric English is one of the voices to listen to! UNenlightenment is a theological and philosophical guide to help you deconstruct your faith journey and lead you through reconstructing a belief system that is completely yours. https://amzn.to/3BRHeUv Out Into the... Read more

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2022-12-17T06:53:03-06:00

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You Had One Job

Last updated on: December 17, 2022 at 6:53 am By Karl J. Forehand

I’ve been watching the mini-series on Netflix about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Megan was very popular, especially in places like South Africa. She energized the Commonwealth, as well as the monarchy. As a mixed race person and a person with great charisma, she held the key to healing many of Great Brittan’s past woes and bringing people together. Like Princess Di, she was never really accepted and eventually treated poorly by the Monarchy and the powerful British press. The... Read more

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Last updated on: December 10, 2022 at 6:48 am By Karl J. Forehand

‍ DESERT SANCTUARY – YEAR-END FUNDRAISER As you may know, I have been recovering from a stroke since January and am now on disability. Your donation to The Desert Sanctuary will help us: * Provide FREE copies of our books to those who can’t afford it. * Occasionally mark down our books for affordability * Continue to produce FREE Leaving Forward conferences * Produce podcasts, blogs and videos * Provide FREE listening and focusing sessions to fellow desert dwellers *... Read more

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