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An open letter to the church from a millennial – this is why we are leaving
I remember when I was serving as a pastor receiving emails, flyers and promotions for “solutions” to the issue of why millennials are leaving the church. Truth be told, I…
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6 Painful Lessons Learned – from not trusting my feelings
I can’t say that I was born understanding how to express my feelings. Some of us are born lucky in this department. Others of us, not so much. I have…
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The truth behind witches and the Christian church
The concept of “witches” has fascinated people for centuries. Growing up in the Bible belt, I was taught that witches were evil – and certainly not a figure to dress…
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How John MacArthur’s attack on Beth Moore is evidence that the tides are changing
The recent debacle with John MacArthur has yet again, stirred the waters of polarizing the “Christian” camps; with one side determined he is speaking on behalf of God while the…
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When Trauma Resurfaces. The Invitation to Heal – braving trauma (part 2)
I woke up one morning with a lump in my throat, a heaviness in my chest and an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. I got up, did mom things, work things…
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Braving trauma – the year everything fell apart (part 1)
I haven’t publicly talked about what I went though last year until now, but I want to share what led me to the day I broke…..when everything hit the absolute…
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Jerry Falwell Jr. isn’t out of the norm – the epidemic facing mainstream Christianity
This week Brandon Ambrosino released a rather exposing article on Politico regarding Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of conservative Christian college, Liberty University. In the article, Ambrosino offers information collected…
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The new “Godly” woman – from quiet and submissive to loud warrior
There is a shift taking place with women today. You can see it in the media, entertainment and inside the church. Where the idea of a “good” woman seen as…
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How I became affirming – thoughts on the Bible and Homosexuality
For years, I have been asked what my beliefs are regarding homosexuality and the LGBTQ community. I haven’t been open about this subject publically for many reasons. But mainly because…
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Removing Divorce Shame – the rumors, gossip and tall tales of Christians who file
When I was a little girl, all I wanted was to grow up to be a mommy and a wife. That was it. That was the dream. I played house…
