Church hurt is both a buzzword and a taboo subject. It is controversial because so many people who once called themselves Christians have “deconstructed” their faith and left the church. Yet is there legitimacy to much of this soul-searching? Those who have followed me for a while may already know that this is a burdenContinue reading “Hurt by the Church: A Guest Post by Author Katelyn Pfeiffer”
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Author D.T. Powell on “The Myth of ‘The Other'”
How can a Christian author write about a topic as controversial as homosexuality in a way that is both loving and Biblical, and does not simply rely on current church interpretations? Last year, I shared a heartfelt post about my beloved character, Christian Richter (you can visit the post here). Like me, author D.T. PowellContinue reading “Author D.T. Powell on “The Myth of ‘The Other’””
“Under Construction” ~ A Shared Story
I am sharing the post below because the author’s story so closely parallels my own. While many ministers recoil at the term “deconstruction,” many Christians who go through a process of reexamining what they believe do not end up straying from the faith or denying it. Rather, they find they have grown closer to Jesus,Continue reading ““Under Construction” ~ A Shared Story”