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Holding onto Faith Despite the Pressure to Let Go
It’s getting harder to hold onto faith. It’s a long way home and we’re tempted to wonder if we’ll ever make it–if home ever really existed anywhere but our imaginations. I remember learning about Tokyo Rose in WWII. Women broadcasters who spouted propaganda over the airwaves to discourage the Allied troops. “Give up. All hope …[ read more ]
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How Can We Handle All the Headlines and Hold onto Faith?
My dear friends, We are under a deluge of headlines that threaten to dishearten us and weary our souls to the point of extreme faith fatigue! How our hearts break for the people of Ukraine and for the innocent citizens of Russia who are also victims of tyranny! My heart is also heavy for all …[ read more ]
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And Now We Walk Through Fire
So much is right in my life and so much else is wrong. You, too? I know love. I enjoy health. My family enjoys one another. I have meaningful work. I am safe. My healing continues to progress. Jesus reigns. You have a list of blessings, too. But. But. Ukraine is under siege. The country, …[ read more ]
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Is Deconstructing My Faith Our Only Option?
The church of Jesus Christ can be a terrible let down. Everyone from immature or backslidden believers, false teachers, outright wolves, and misguided yet well-intentioned souls can create pain and sorrow in the lives of other Christians. Everything from boredom to legalism, deception to downright abuse can occur to dishearten even a long-term Christian. And …[ read more ]