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MONDAY MEDITATION: Strange Sayings in the Bible (August 3) - If you want an insider’s view of church (and society) life in New Testament times, read 1 Timothy. There you’ll find some things you won’t necessarily hear from the pulpit today. I’ve handed over (Hymenaeus and Alexander) to Satan so that they can be taught not to speak against God. (1:20) I want women to ...

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MONDAY MEDITATION: Another Bible Study Tool (July 27) - Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character. — 2 Timothy 3:16 This famous passage from Paul has certainly been abused. It’s sometimes used as a justification for reading the Bible literally. Actually, Paul was referring to the Old Testament, since the New ...

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MONDAY MEDITATION: “I Thank Christ Jesus Our Lord” (July 20) - I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength because he considered me faithful. So he appointed me to ministry even though I used to speak against him… — 1 Timothy 1:12-13a For some reason, I’ll occasionally see a clip from a televangelist shouting and gesturing. There’s no doubting that he feels himself ...

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Addressing Atheism: Is Authentic Faith Possible?

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Book of the Month

Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned
Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned

July, 2022 Selection This is a must-read for all of us! It helps us reflect critically--and honestly--on our faith, and invites us into exploring new expressions of it. Brian McLaren writes clearly, brilliantly, and humbly. You can find it her [...]

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, American atheist activist; blogger at The Friendly Atheist.