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Contribution #9 (Jenni)

Primum Non Nocere     Artist Statement This piece is a visual reflection of my experience as both a leader

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Pictured is an branch extended in front of a blue sky. The branch has rotting pears and leaves hanging from it.

Church Stories and Spiritual Abuse Hub

Church Stories and Spiritual Abuse What you’ll find below is a collaborative and evolving project created by a group of

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Pictured is an assortment of book covers taken from those recommended on this page. Superimposed over the covers are the words "Recommended Resources: Social Justice"

Resources: Social Justice

Social Justice The Flag and the Cross (Gorski and Perry) Drop the Stones (Carlos Rodriguez) Barefoot Church (Brandon Hatmaker) Be

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Contribution #8 (Brian)

Illustration of an unhealthy church The figure of The Spirit of Pride with a stone body (and heart) immovable, unchangeable,

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Contribution #5 (Anonymous)

Love is Love I had a Love is Love sticker on my phone case. I had known for a while

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Pictured is an assortment of book covers taken from those recommended on this page. Superimposed over the covers are the words "Recommended Resources: Spiritual Abuse"

Resources: Spiritual Abuse

Spiritual Abuse Something’s Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse and Freeing Yourself from Its Powe (Wade Mullen) When

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This image shows the face of a statue. The statue is Jesus with a hand up against his face, as if acknowledging something disappointing is happening

Getting Matthew 19 All Wrong & Hurting Kids in the Process

I got a “help please” text from a friend today. She sent along a flyer that outlines an upcoming message

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Contribution #1 (Anonymous)

All the words that follow are reflective of how I have been feeling lately. I am angry, I just want

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Pictured is an assortment of book covers taken from those recommended on this page. Superimposed over the covers are the words "Recommended Resources: Deconstruction"

Resources: Deconstruction and Related

Deconstruction (and related topics) The Color of Compromise (Jemar Tisby) Jesus and John Way (Kristin Kobes Du Mez) The Great

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The Sermon on the Mount as a Lens

The Sermon on the Mount might be the most important passage for students of the Bible to know well and

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Contribution #6 (Sean M Ingram)

My perspective is a little different going into this church because I’ve known the pastor pre-dating his work here, would

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Contribution #2 (Anonymous)

I refuse to join the ranks of women whose stories go untold. But my story is ugly enough that the

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