Posts Tagged ‘story’
I Left My Church. How Do I Teach my Children Faith?
A faith community should never be a place you’re coerced or manipulated into participating—a healthy church should keep their doors wide open, both to welcome all in as well as to bless those who choose to leave.
Read MoreFive Ways to Listen Well
The word listen contain the same letters as the word ‘silent.’ ~ Alfred Brendel I am a good listener. This is who I am and not just an narcissistic opinion but one that is confirmed by my closest friends. It may not be obvious to my readers, because through my words you only hear my…
Read MoreRaising Children Un-Fundamentalist – Part III
This is part 3 of my blog series where I attempt to sort out the complexities of parenting as a Christian with an evolving faith. In part 1, I urge us to be thoughtful about the power dynamic between adults and children. In part 2, I address the role of fear in sharing our faith…
Read MoreLife Changers – 3/28/15
I am more than excited to share all the great reads around the Internet this week with you. So let’s get started! The wonderful Lauren Winner is coming out with a new release titled “Wearing God.” The title alone sounds terrifically intriguing, and I always say there can never be enough metaphors we use to…
Read MoreExtraordinarily Ordinary
Who is breaking the internet today? Which viral post is infecting your newsfeed right now? Clickety clickety click. Website copy is designed as click-bait; our attention is being vied for every which way. It is getting increasingly difficult to focus on what is primary. Drama sells. Scandal sells. What is ordinary does not. As a blogger,…
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