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Grieve or Celebrate? It Depends Who Died.
While everyone is glad to see extremes (like bin Laden) eliminated, and no one is glad when an innocent is killed, what do we do about the messy middle?
Sep 24
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On Celebrating the Killing of... Osama Bin Laden
I remember two responses from many Christians. One I understood. The other? I rejected with every fiber of my being.
Sep 23
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Who's Responsible for the Lost Being Lost?
It's tempting to blame those who've gone astray for going astray. But Jesus put the onus on the ones in charge. That's frustrating.
Sep 18
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Better Ways to Read the Bible
A book I love by an author I love more.
Aug 24
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Grateful for Three Years (and Counting) of God Providing Manna
Plus, a look in to the next 16 cities I'm traveling to this fall.
Aug 22
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A Fairly Significant Life Update
Feb 16, 2023
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Today, I am so sad for (almost) everyone
Jun 24, 2022
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An Evangelical Megachurch Pastor and I Both Agree: Churches Should Be Clear About Their Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs and Policies
Mar 10, 2023
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"I'm Not Needed"
Apr 10, 2023
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How I’ve Failed at Friendship — and What I’m Learning
Four personality "quirks" that have surely caused friendship with me to be challenging. Here's what I'm doing to help improve.
Aug 5
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Confessions of a Not-So-Great Friend
In order to improve in this area of my life I must first get honest about why I've struggled in the past.
Aug 4
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Livestream Bonus Episode of The Keep Christ in Christian Podcast
Join us Thursday, July 31st at 6pm PST for a live discussion on Season One of the hit podcast, Keep Christ in Christian
Jul 30
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The Better Fruit Project
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I'm Still Sore from the Whiplash of Evangelical Support for Donald Trump
Lots of Christians were sleeping on just how far adrift evangelical Christianity had grown from the teachings of Jesus. Trump's 2016 election win…
Jul 8
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Not Sure if I'm Proud of What I Did at PRIDE Three Years Ago
In the moment it felt good. Looking back? I'm less certain it aligns with my values.
Jun 30
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Religion, Politics, and What's Broken My Brain for Ten Years
I don't always know what it looks like to be a Christian in the world of politics, but I feel confident that it's neither of these two extremes.
Jun 13
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Love Changes Us... But Why?
Here's my theory on why being loved (by people, animals, God, etc) changes us.
May 30
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Why We Got Divorced (and How I Talk About it)
Writing about divorce is tricky for all sorts of reasons. But allow me to walk that tightrope as I share a bit of why (I believe) our marriage ended.
May 27
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Queer & Christian
Brandan Robertson's "most honest book yet" could be a game changer for queers and allies alike.
May 23
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Perspective Shift by Colby Martin
Examining life through a mixed lens of progressive Christianity, psychology, and spirituality.
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