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Raven’s Writing Desk
by Benjamin Raven Pressley
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Unmasking the Devil: Origins, Power, and Your Authority

Is there such a thing as the Devil aka Satan or is he just some imaginary creature that wanders...
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Deeper Still
by Sarah Forti
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How Pentecost Challenges our False Stories

Where is the Spirit moving in us and in our world today? Where is the Spirit of Truth loosening...
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Dr. TAS Speaks
by Dr. Teresa A. Smith
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Faith, Family, and Legacy: Evadne K. Smith’s Purpose Story

Discover Evadne K. Smith’s story of faith, family, and legacy a journey of purpose, resilience,...
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Salt and Light
by Michael Warren
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"We Crown You" - A Dangerous Phrase for Worship

“We Crown You” The phrase “We Crown You” as part of a worship song is new. I hadn’t heard it...
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Beloved
by Jocelyn Soriano
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3 Ways Forgiveness Is Like Healing a Wound

Forgiveness is never easy. But it is very similar to healing a wound. Find out the 3 ways to...
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Transgressive Spirituality
by Michael Simmons
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Your Shadow is Queer: Pride Offers Courageous Alignment

Coming out is not a one-time event, but an ongoing life of courageous alignment: to name what is...
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My Journey
by Rick Rice
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Bad and Good Examples: The "House of Ahab" or Jehoiada?

In 2 Chronicles 23, we see bad and good examples: the "house of Ahab" and the righteous priest...
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Walk Humbly
by Martin Thomas Johnson
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What Does Šālôm Mean For The Israel Iran War & Summer?

The big news this weekend has been the conflict between Israel and Iran. To be more specific, the...
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Activate Your Miracle Mind
by Kathy Lewis
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Why is It So Hard for You to Express Your True Feelings?

Why Is It So Hard for You to Express Your True Feelings? I watch so many movies that depict people...
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I Chase Sunsets
by Beverly R Green
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Finding Peace in the Floods through God's Word

I was reminded just a few days ago about how effective the word can be in trouble when terrible...
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Through the Eyes of Faith
by Faith E. Richardson
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We Need Reminders for Our Blinders

Often, our expectations blind us to reality. We need reminding to keep an open mind. To see with...
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Sacred Insights 2.0, by MichaelAngelo
by MichaelAngelo Massa
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Hearts Will Never Be Practical…

This was meant as a Valentines Day story-but it is appropriate for all times and all places. The...
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Flesh of My Flesh
by Talley Cross
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Push for Transparency on Gender Roles in Your Church

If leadership roles in your church are gendered, are your leaders up front about it? A 2024 report...
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Truth Mission
by M. Scott Coffman
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What "Forgiveness of Sins" Means

This is My blood that establishes the covenant. It is shed for many for the forgiveness of...
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Marriage Blueprints
by Jeff McLaughlin
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When AI Speaks for the Heart, What Happens to the Soul?

A pulled Olympic ad reignites debate over AI’s role in human emotion. Can silicon ever replace the...
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Dreaming of Justice & Mercy
by Linda L. Kruschke
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Showing Love: Don't Just Say "I Love You"

Showing love to others is much harder than just saying "I love you." Words are easy and talk is...
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As I Am Going
by Dr. Sandie Morgan
As I Am Going BNMediaLLC.Beliefnet.Web.Areas.Patheos.Models.ColumnistList.aColumnist?.post?.Title?.StripHtml() BNMediaLLC.Beliefnet.Web.Areas.Patheos.Models.ColumnistList.aColumnist?.post?.Blurb?.StripHtml() Dr. Sandie Morgan BNMediaLLC.Beliefnet.Web.Areas.Patheos.Models.ColumnistList.aColumnist?.post?.Date BNMediaLLC.Beliefnet.Web.Areas.Patheos.Models.ColumnistList.aColumnist?.post?.ThumbnailUrl Patheos Logo Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Finding Your Way Back
by Dr. Rick McKinney
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Is Believing the Bible Important?

The importance of belief in the Bible is often debated. There is controversy about different...
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Normalizing the Paranormal
by Dr. Megan Rose
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Embracing Animism: Discovering the World Soul

Finding your way back into the soul of the world
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Sacred Outcasts
by James Travis Young
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The Hidden Connection Between Zacchaeus and Jesus's Parable

A new look at Zacchaeus's story could radically challenge what we believe about discipleship and...
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Miracles in Between
by Jim R. Copenhaver
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3 Ways To Make An Impact On Social Media

I see the ugliness coming from those outside the church, which doesn’t bother me nearly as much as...
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DeVon Franklin
by Devon Franklin
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VIDEO: What We Told Oprah About Sex

When Meagan and I began talking publicly about our courtship and our celibacy, the questions...
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