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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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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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Did God Pick the President? (Romans 13:1 – and why the answer is no)

A friend on Facebook recently asked me about Romans 13:1, and included the NKJV version of the text, which reads

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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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Contribution #3 (Izzie)

It’s difficult to know where to begin.  Our family spent nearly a decade with this church community and were part

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Contribution #7 (Marina)

In my writing, I switch back and forth between sharing about my own personal experiences and general discussion of harmful

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

Resources: Bible & Theology

Bible and Theology The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible How the Bible Actually Works (Petre Enns) Jesus Feminist (Sarah Bessey) The

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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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A title image reading, "re: the upcoming presidential election and voting as a follower of Jesus."

Christian Values and Voting in 2020

Note from Marina: In general, my aim is to help you learn to read and love the Bible as your

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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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