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Keith LaMar: A Struggle for Life and Freedom
Going forward, I would once again have to grope my way through darkness, in search of truth, understanding, and forgiveness. But I would not go quietly into that dark night as so many others had do…
ACLU: Why we can no longer support the federal ‘religious freedom’ law
The law is often used to discriminate against women, gay and transgender people, and others.
Why the Church Struggles with Confirmation
When children are in their early elementary school years, their minds are actually at the peak time for easy rote memorization. And yet, many Protestant churches begin formal confirmation instruction years after this formative period. What are the effects of this lapse in time? Too often, young teens fall away from their church after confirmation—a(...)
How to Struggle Well
Can we be honest for a moment? Christ-followers struggle. I do. You do. We all do. Hopefully, you’re breathing a little easier. I know that I am....
3 Helpful Tips for Your Struggle with Anxiety
Anxiety is a huge struggle for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Messages of Faith: What freedom means to a Christian
Should Christians Praise Partial Religious Freedom?
Does good press lead to greater gains in the Muslim world? Or merely cover a multitude of sins?
How I Left Fundamentalism, Found Freedom, and Became A Pastor
During my first semester of seminary, a woman in my Greek class said she could see me as a pastor. Unsolicited, she came right out and just said it. I laughed. As it turns out, though, she was right.
How So-Called ‘Equality Act’ Threatens Religious Freedom
It could affect Christian bakers and florists, among others.
What role does the church play in helping a sexual struggler?
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Why We Must Struggle in the Spiritual Life
“Let them grow together until the harvest.” We have a profound experience of God’s love in the sacrament of confession. We leave the confessional and walk right into an occasion of temptation and we may even fall into the very same sins that we had just confessed in the sacrament and resolved never to commit …
What Are Some Words You've Heard That Are So Profound They Changed Your Life?
What Makes a Church Missional?
Freedom from cultural captivity does not mean freedom from tradition.
Should Energy Drinks Fuel the Christian Life?
When thinking about energy drinks, we need to ask if the stimulant is masking a deeper problem, becoming a new master in our lives, or harming other people.
What Does it Mean to Have an Abundant Life? Some Thoughts on Prosperity
We talk about "abundant life" in our churches regularly. What does it actually mean?
The surprising freedom of being a guest preacher
I might or might not be invited back. Either way, there’s no lasting harm.
What Will It Be-Bondage or Freedom?
The choice is clear—bondage or freedom, impotent housebroken churchianity or vigorous untamed Christianity.
What To Do in a Crisis of Faith
Are you in a confidence crisis as someone you care about struggles with faith?
The Secret to Freedom — and it’s not what you’d expect
It’s not just about what you give; it’s about the heart behind the giving. God loves a cheerful giver
Do You Struggle with Prayer?
Prayer for most people is difficult and challenging. Some say that… I pray all the time…(yet their lives are marked
