Atonement…at-one-ment…is the means to bring to estranged parties back into relationship with one another…for two to become one again. Historically there have been 3 views of the atonement. While the early church had no formal doctrine of the atonement, there is a consensus of the view held by the church …
The day I realized my husband was an egalitarian
I should have realized it long ago…I should have recognized the signs. But I didn’t. I suppose I was so lost in my own ideas that I didn’t notice. My husband and I were both raised in complementarian or patriarchal homes. Both of us were taught that the man was …
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Creating a safe environment for porcupines, armadillos, turtles and more
There’s a lot of brokenness in this world…a lot of broken people. In fact, I wouldn’t be far off to say that every person has some degree of brokenness. Everyone has wounds that fester…wounds that need healing. We develop means of coping with those wounds…we limp through life or keep it …
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Doubt is faith’s twin brother
“You just need to have more faith.” Nearly every believer, when faced with a need for healing or provision, has heard this ‘encouragement.’ We are told that if we have just a small amount of faith, the size of a mustard seed, we can move mountains. But, we pray and …
The tragic moment in Israel’s history that marred God’s reputation
In Exodus 19, we read one of the most tragic stories in the Bible…a pivotal moment in the history of Israel with ramifications for many others. It results in the giving of the Law which brought both death and punishment into the world. Prior to this event, there has been no …
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