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From the Introduction (pp. 3-5) Decline hurts all over. It feels like a judgment on our congregations and on us as followers of Jesus. He told us to…
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“Beneath and Between: And Other Overlooked Words That Illuminate God”, an excerpt
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT I have been a heartbroken Christian, but I am not a retired one. While the expression of Christianity has been alienating and in some ways forsaking,…
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As ICE closes in, Ohio churches line up families to care for Haitian kids left behind
By Kathryn PostSPRINGFIELD, Ohio (RNS) — In Springfield, Ohio, ICE shifts tactics to stealth raids and ankle monitors. Churches are responding by helping Haitian parents line up temporary caregivers, preparing for the…
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My Daughter Brought Me Back to Jesus—But Not Back to Religion
If you had asked me ten years ago what role faith would ultimately play in my life, I’m not sure I would have had a meaningful answer. I grew up…