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By Tyler Huckabee From cover to cover, a few consistent themes arise in the Bible. The idea of a creator God, the Messiah, and the afterlife are just a few of the Bible’s more frequently revisited topics. But any list of the Bible’s most commonly discussed subject must include this: the persistent, passionate, unwavering stance... Continue Reading →
By Caryn Rivadeneira If you want a faith worth celebrating, it has to start here. This year’s Ash Wednesday presents a bit of a problem—it’s also my son’s sixth birthday. So, somehow, we have to figure out a way to make the imposition of ashes after his birthday dinner a logical (and festive and fun,... Continue Reading →
By Steve Dunmire When I first went into ministry, I was warned that, as a pastor, I would have to deal with difficult people. But I was not prepared for how venomous they could be at times. I have been on the receiving end of vindictive anonymous letters, berating phone calls and accusing rants. I’ve... Continue Reading →
By Ashlee Holmes It's time to get serious about diversity in the body of Christ. There’s a fine, gray-ish line between things in life that are nice and things that are absolutely necessary. Cable TV and Wi-Fi access? Nice, but not necessary. No-chip manicure with shellac polish? Nice, but not necessary. My iPhone 5? Nice—and... Continue Reading →
By Sofya Shahab Just because we believe differently doesn’t mean we shouldn’t pay attention I knew I would love Afghanistan before I even arrived. As a student of arts, it is easy to romanticize the Middle East, drawn to its exotic mysticism, history and culture. My first nights in Kabul were spent sleeplessly listening to... Continue Reading →
By Dan Miller What Will You Do With Your Blank Canvas? When I was 13 years old, I painted a horse head with a paint-by-numbers layout. I thought it was pretty good, but now that I’ve seen some real masterpieces, I realize it was pretty amateurish. The paint was clumpy where I tried to stay... Continue Reading →
This is part two of the article published in the previous post. Accountability is More Than Just Once a Week There are 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week and approximately 720 hours in a month. Do we really think that sitting across from someone for 1-2 hours out of 168 and 4-8... Continue Reading →
This article was originally posted at Relevant Magazine. When I was barely in double digits, I was introduced to pornography by a friend. As intriguing as it was, I knew it wasn't right. What I didn't know though was that I would choose to walk down a road that saw me addicted to that nonsense for... Continue Reading →
This is part two of the article published in the previous post. We don’t always acknowledge it, but many of us subconsciously believe God gives us commandments to force us into a stiff, single-file line. This lie makes God seem like an angry referee obsessed with rigid rules and regulations, as if He bitterly paces back... Continue Reading →
By Curt Devine It’s at the root of every national flare-up—and it’s affecting your faith. I once stayed at a Catholic convent full of strict, wrinkled nuns in Hyderabad, India. One night, my friends and I decided to go out for some fun, food and drinks, but as we approached the compound’s main gate, we... Continue Reading →
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