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5 Reasons I Won’t Give Up on the Local Church

The early 90s were awash in books explaining why Generation X was abandoning the church. In a similar vein, there's been no shortage of blog posts, books, and conferences about how Millennials are leaving, too. A portion of every generation has pushed the church to grow in areas of sin and weakness. From monastics urging […] The post 5 Reasons I Won’t Give Up on the Local Church appea... »

We know not why good people have to die

We know not why good people have to die, but we do know we must tell their story… #ourCOG Related items #ToT nationwide campaign... »

Finding Peace with Your Inner Hypocrite

“Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world” [dropcap]V[/dropcap]ery few people are unfamiliar with John Lennon's classic“Imagine.” John was a peace activist, feminist, megaphone for the redemptive power of love, and insufferable prick. By his own admission, […] The post Fin... »

Christ’s Midwives: Giving Birth to the Kingdom

“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. . .” Romans 8:22 On the table in front of me is a vase full of lilies and daisies. I can already see the petals beginning to discolor. It'll only be a matter of days […] The post Christ’s Midwives: Giving Birth to the Kingdom appeared first on Jayson D. Bradl... »