Faith
The search for meaning, purpose, and relationship. Our need for love compels us to seek it out, and when we find it, share it.
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I’m going to go find God in the woods.
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5 min read
I find God in music and conversation. I’ve never found anything divine in doctrine. But once in awhile I find conversations about doctrine can be holy. A big part of ministry today is spiritual rehab. For those suffering from Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome and those fleeing a toxic world of discipline and sin management. Or the abuse…
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Is Jesus cool with MMA? Self-defense and the gospel.
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5 min read
I’m not sure what Jesus would think of modern sports, but I know the Prince of Peace doesn’t dig on violence. And considering his critiques of Rome, I’m guessing mixed martial arts isn’t his bag. Any fights in cages where people come to watch people pummel each other would probably be too Roman and not enough…
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A classmate tried to argue that trees are replaceable. And in a certain, very specific way, he was right. But in so many other ways, he was just plain wrong. When many of us talk about humanity’s relationship to creation it’s like that. There is an element of truth in it, but… It also reveals how irresponsible…
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Full disclosure: Keeping myself organized is not my spiritual gift. You know those articles about the creative people with the messy desks? They’re written to make me feel better about myself. But I’ve come to believe that a Christian obsession with being together, organized, and effective is actually dysfunctional. I’m not a total slob. Just…
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I’m sure you have some thoughts about sex. And they’re totally justified. I mean, you’re super smart and all. And I’m sure you’re confident in your understanding of a Christian position on premarital sex. If the sex ed industry is any indication, it’s clear to anyone that premarital sex pretty much puts you in command…
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Life, death, and me; or am I SOL if I kill somebody?
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6 min read
Many of us are taught that God loves us no matter what. Then hear how God hates us and wants us dead. Something seems to get lost in the translation.