There’s a couple of ways to be offended. Well, there’s a LOT of ways to be offended, but they all fall into two categories. You can be offended by something that is hurtful, disrespectful, or causes harm to you or someone else. You can also be offended because you feel called out or “caught” for […]
Read MoreMay this message find you with a soft heart and open ears. We have found ourselves, as a body of believers, facing a challenge that has weakened not only our unity, but also our witness. We appear to those who watch us for hope and guidance (or even with a critical eye) as foolish, lustful […]
Read MoreThere are layers of complexity and nuance when it comes to the intersection of religion and politics. That’s really hard sometimes when we want a straight and simple solution so that we can feel safe and right. I have kept a lot of my thoughts, ideas, and feelings close to the chest regarding politics and […]
Read MoreWhy are you like this? If the question isn’t asked directly (and it has been), it’s often implied. I feel like a fish out of water a lot lately. To be honest, I don’t even think I’m a fish. I’m probably a frog. The more I thought about the question seriously, the more I was […]
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