This series of posts is dedicated to (re)considering basics of Christian faith, and today we examine one regularly misconstrued topic: tithing. Tithing Mandate? The Church persistently preaches that Christians must …
Last week, the world lost one of its most powerful and needed voices for truth. Rachel Held Evans gained prominence as a progressive Christian blogger, author, and speaker who abandoned …
Article originally posted on State of Formation. I had just finished morning prayer at the local Episcopal church near my office, a place where I go to find strength and renewal in the …
“And His name shall be called Immanuel, God with us.” Earlier this week I asked our kids about their favorite Christmas traditions, and as I started to share some of …
As I left a lot of my past Christianity behind, I also brought a lot with me. I believe we must always carry the beautiful things we pick up along the way into the future.
Last week I wrote a post about the importance of reading books to your children that introduce them to different cultures, religions, and ethnicities to better appreciate and value diversity, …
“Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.” John Green There is something precious about lying down with your children at night and having them actually read …
If you were an American Evangelical Christian in the late 1990’s, you are almost guaranteed to be familiar with Joshua Harris’ culture-shaping book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Disenchanted with the idea …
