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MONDAY MEDITATION: About Being Born Again… (August 24) - Jesus answered, “I assure you, unless someone is born anew, it’s not possible to see God’s kingdom.” — John 3:3 I started out as, and still consider myself to be, a “born again” Christian. But that phrase has changed and expanded a bit over the decades. The default setting is that, when you’re born again because you’ve ...

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MONDAY MEDITATION: Rest and Be Thankful (August 17) - Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 There’s a place in Scotland called, “Rest and Be Thankful.” It’s a scenic overlook where people stop, get out of their cars, and allow the overwhelming beauty to awe them. The picture you see above is from there. ...

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MONDAY MEDITATION: More Lifegiver Than Lawgiver (August 10) -  Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain. He sat down and his disciples came to him. He taught them, saying… — Matthew 5:1-2 Have you ever noticed that some of the Ten Commandments are written negatively, framed in the “thou shalt not’s?” That’s on purpose. They restrict the way people will live ...

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Addressing Atheism: Is Authentic Faith Possible?

Exploring faith that makes sense and feels right.

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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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HEMANT MEHTA
, American atheist activist; blogger at The Friendly Atheist.