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Stepping Away From Un-Christian Politics
Because politics are so heated, the season we are in presents Christians with a unique opportunity to live counter-culturally to the typical partisan spin and vitriol.
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MLK Was Not Color-Blind, But Color-Courageous
The idea that Martin Luther King Jr. was color-blind is a myth. When we look at the vast scope of his work, instead of taking one quote out of context, we’ll see that King never said that the way to advance racial equality was to ignore our racial differences.
Pastors
Disarming a Weaponized Church: Moving Forward Amid Turmoil in the UMC
The United Methodist Church currently feels like a war zone. But the way forward is to “beat our swords into plowshares” (Isaiah 2:4) on the anvil of compassion. Here are three principles that can guide us.
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Three Scenes: The Open Secret in Christian Adoption Circles and Why It Matters to the Church
In the last two decades, I’ve met countless people who, even though they don’t feel personally called to be adoptive parents, are nevertheless excited about adoption.
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Abounding Love: My Life with Chronic Illness
I can recall hearing the words “chronic illness” being spoken from a stage twice in my lifetime. Once was during a worship service during my orientation to Wheaton College in 2016. The other was also at Wheaton College, this time from my own lips as I shared about my illness in chapel the following year.
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Doors and Broken Handles: Discerning Where God Wants Us to Go
We have all experienced open and closed doors in our Christian life. But how do we know when a door is really shut? How hard should we pull?
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7 Surprising Ways To Prepare Yourself To Share the Gospel
What does it mean to be prepared to share the gospel? Here are seven ways to prepare yourself to be a person that God can use to share his good news—and to whom others will actually listen.
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How To Talk With a High School Senior Who Is Reconsidering Fall Plans
If your high school senior is feeling anxious about next year, he or she is certainly not alone. There are a few important ways to engage seniors who are in the throes of the “what’s next” decision.