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What Is a Boss Text?
What is a boss text? Definition and examples of boss texts and how they work in our interpretation and understanding of scripture.

Consistent Theology: Analogies
Analogies are powerful tools for communicating our beliefs with others and for understanding what others believe, but analogies have limitations.

Staying Home From Church: Something Over Nothing
The final post of the Staying Home From Church series. Some church is better than no church, but what does that mean? Should parents stay home?
Theology Posts

Staying Home From Church: the Slippery Slope
Part 5 of the Staying Home From Church series. Is staying home from church a slippery slope? What if you never go back?

Staying Home From Church: Encouraging Others
Part 4 of the Staying Home From Church series. Will our presence at “church” encourage others?

Staying Home From Church: More Than a Sermon
Part 3 of the Staying Home From Church series. Church is more than a sermon; does that support going or not going?
Bible Study Posts

Peace on Earth (Gospel of Luke)
Peace on earth requires more than well-wishes. What are the broad implications of the year of the Lord’s favor and a call to peace in the gospel of Luke?

Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15; Psalms)
As we grow in our faith and understanding, what posture can we take toward prayer that will let our prayers grow with us?

Love Is the Goal (1 Timothy)
Love is the goal, and without love, nothing Christians do has value. How does that posture affect our reading of scripture?
FAQ Posts
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What Are Breath Prayers?
Breath prayers are a form of meditative prayer that follow the rhythm of your breathing and are great for kids and adults, alike. Let’s explore together.

Who Is Jesus?
Who is Jesus historically, and who is Jesus to Christians? Also, where does the name Jesus come from, and why do some people call him by other names?

What Is Christianity?
What is Christianity? Why is it called Christianity? This is a very brief introduction for people who might be encountering Christianity for the first time.
Autobiographical

Staying Home From Church: Intro
“Staying home from church” usually means “staying home from Sunday worship services.” Is that a bad thing? Is it bad if you struggle with getting to “church?”

Pursuing God
What does it mean to pursue God, and how is that different from pursuing Christianity? Some people assume Christians are pursuing religion, and too often, they’re right.

White Privilege and Racism: A Personal Exploration
Let me share with you what I’m learning about myself as I explore White privilege, systemic racism, oppression, and inequality. Let’s be part of the conversation.