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Theodore Dwight Weld: Evangelical Poster Boy to Drop Out

Theodore Weld was evangelicalism’s dream of revival and reform. Then, in 1843, he quit antislavery work altogether. Why did the crusader walk away? read more

10/19/2026 5:00:40 AM by James Bratt

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Chapter 9, Julian: The Menu and the Meal

Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology About this series: This series is intended to help individuals who have hit an obstacle in their spiritual journey and feel that a shift in their... read more

10/13/2026 5:00:13 AM by Dorian Cole

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Psalm 130 | Lectio Divina

Long before this Lectio Divina, Psalm 130 – the song – started playing in my mind. I looked it up. Ellie Holcomb Wait For You – Psalm 130 I listened to it over and over again. Then I added it to a... read more

10/13/2026 12:25:26 AM by Jared Ingle

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A Weekend With Father Seán ÓLaoire

I recently spent several days with Father Seán ÓLaoire and a small group of his students at his home in the mountains above Healdsburg, California. I’d followed his work for years, but this was the... read more

10/12/2026 7:24:37 PM by Alexander Koritz

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King St. Stephen of Hungary

The latest installment of Becoming Brigham is now up for your viewing pleasure and edification: “Sacrifice for What?—Episode 38.” Be sure to watch it! For that matter, be sure to share it with... read more

10/12/2026 6:10:59 PM by Dan Peterson

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Egyptian Ark of The Covenant?

Did Egyptian Culture Inspire The Ark of The Covenant? Reclaiming The Truth is grateful to welcome back Joseph Parks to answer that question. read more

10/12/2026 5:41:31 PM by Rebecca Wallace Keene

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the Church

What is Indigenous' Peoples Day? And what can we learn from the way the American Church has interacted with the Native People? read more

10/12/2026 2:38:19 PM by Brad Thibodeaux

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Is "race" a biblical Idea?

Today it’s easy to find conservative Christian writers who claim that since race isn’t in the Bible, it is an “unbiblical” concept that Christians should avoid. Historians find this laughable... read more

10/12/2026 6:00:52 AM by H Paul Thompson Jr

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Christians Helped Invent Race. Some Now Call It Unbiblical

Some say race is unbiblical because the word isn’t in Scripture. A closer look at Genesis 10, ancient people groups, and how racial thinking began. read more

10/12/2026 6:00:52 AM by H Paul Thompson Jr

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How Tradition Points Away From The Death Penalty

The death penalty does not serve life, but, when affirmed as a good, makes people think killing itself can be a good. read more

10/12/2026 5:20:09 AM by Henry Karlson

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Violence and the Sacred

Times and dates become a bit confused when one is on the road and several time zones from home. That doesn’t excuse my lapse, but it helps to explain why I’ve failed to call attention to this new... read more

10/11/2026 7:17:11 PM by Dan Peterson

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Faith Shines Through Halloween Darkness

Faith shines through Halloween darkness when Christians face October with wisdom instead of panic. Some yard displays feel troubling, yet a read more

10/11/2026 9:08:34 AM by David Ewen

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The Incarnation And The Christian Use Of Images

While there was never a complete prohibition of the use of images, Christianity promotes their use as an outcome of the incarnation. read more

10/11/2026 5:10:55 AM by Henry Karlson

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