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RNS | Why do I still go to church?
READ THE RNS ESSAY: Why do I still go to church? For many Americans, going to church has become outdated, impractical, and in some cases even a sign of oppression.…
There Are Good Reasons for Leaving Church. Why Do I Stay?
There are good reasons for leaving church: scandals, abuse, hypocrisy, patriarchal structures, intolerance. Nearly 40 million American adults were once churchgoers but aren't any longer, according to Jim Davis, Michael…
The Things Jesus Says About Himself
I’ve been kind of astonished lately at how Jesus talked about himself. Take this statement: Come to me all you who are weary, and I will give you rest. (from…
Whom Do You Follow?
In the weeks leading up to William’s confirmation at church, we talked a lot about what it meant to stand up in front of a group of people and profess…
S3 E9 | How Jesus Overcomes the Barrier of Wealth with Marlena Graves
Fear often inhabits both wealth and poverty. How does viewing money and self-sacrifice through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus bring freedom and joy? Writer and speaker Marlena Graves,…
Jesus Came From A Dysfunctional Family
We had Marilee’s parent/teacher conference yesterday morning. We heard about her leadership in the classroom and the play she is writing with her friend Nathan. She’s kind to the other…
The Difference between Hardship and Suffering, and Why It Matters
Recently I have been thinking about hardship and about suffering and how often we confuse the two and how that can get us into trouble. In almost any area of…
