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2017-03-08T07:59:44-06:00

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The Rapture, Hell and Salvation: How Our Doctrines Can Breed Fear, Suspicion and Judgment

Last updated on: March 8, 2017 at 7:59 am By Guest Contributor

Lately I have been considering the practicality of fervently holding to doctrines and beliefs. Read more

Christian Issues

belinda croft

doctrine

2017-08-04T09:50:35-06:00

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The Incompetent God

Last updated on: August 4, 2017 at 9:50 am By Guest Contributor

As much as God wants to bring us into salvation, is He completely powerless without our say so? Read more

2017-03-04T23:09:52-06:00

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Remember: A Lenten Call to Embodied Justice-Making

Last updated on: March 4, 2017 at 11:09 pm By Guest Contributor

Three remembrances were stirred up for me this week and will trouble my feet as I travel this year’s Lenten road. Read more

Christian Spirituality

jill crainshaw

lent

2017-02-28T00:41:29-06:00

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Not Your White Jesus

Last updated on: February 28, 2017 at 12:41 am By Guest Contributor

Jesus is not a white guy. I hate to break it to you, but all those pictures you grew up seeing on the walls of your church or in your grandma's dining room showcasing the fair skinned, blue eyed, handsome white Jesus, are fabrications. They lied to you. Jesus isn't American; he's not even campaigning for America’s greatness! Read more

2017-02-26T10:21:08-06:00

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Deceived by God’s Word

Last updated on: February 26, 2017 at 10:21 am By Guest Contributor

There is a lot of fear in various Christian circles today that people are being deceived by false gospels that are not grounded in God’s word. It is a very heartfelt sentiment, one that is genuinely concerned for the fate of fellow believers and non-believers alike. Read more

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russell croft

2017-02-24T00:35:21-06:00

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Glitter Is Serious Business: The Story Behind Glitter Ash Wednesday

Last updated on: February 24, 2017 at 12:35 am By Guest Contributor

On March 1st, as the Christian world enters the holy season of Lent, LGBT and LGBT affirming clergy will be offering ashes mixed with a bit of purple glitter as a means of welcoming LGBT people who may have felt rejected by the church and as an affirmation of God’s love for all. Read more

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ash wednesday

2017-02-23T07:40:47-06:00

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Why Doesn’t God Answer Life’s Big Questions?

Last updated on: February 23, 2017 at 7:40 am By Guest Contributor

So often, especially when we are distressed, we cry out to God, Why is this happening? Read more

Christian Spirituality

2017-02-21T17:16:18-06:00

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People, Not Projects: Re-Thinking Evangelism

Last updated on: February 21, 2017 at 5:16 pm By Guest Contributor

We need to re-think evangelism--what it means and should look like. Read more

2017-02-21T07:39:40-06:00

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God-Breathed: Questioning Inerrancy

Last updated on: February 21, 2017 at 7:39 am By Guest Contributor

Growing up, I was taught that the Bible is the Word of God, and that it is therefore inerrant, infallible, and authoritative. Read more

2017-02-20T08:28:53-06:00

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An Open Letter to Anyone Who Has Left a Church

Last updated on: February 20, 2017 at 8:28 am By Guest Contributor

To anyone who has left a church, especially those who left a church I've attended--I understand now my role in your story. Read more

Christian Issues

Alisha Walston

church

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