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The Nerd Gospel

Christian Piatt | Posted 03.19.2012

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Christian Piatt

No degree of social savvy makes someone immune to insecurity, doubt, emotional struggle or even an occasional case of the "nerds." Our faith communities should be the place where each of us is most comfortable exploring that inner nerd.

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Watkins Re-elected President Of Disciples

Posted 09.18.2011

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By Jack Jenkins Religion News Service (RNS) The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) voted to re-elect the Rev. Sharon Watkins as head of the de...

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Does The Church Have A Future?

George Elerick | Posted 07.08.2011

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George Elerick

For centuries, the psychology of the Church has camped out in two areas: psychosis or neurosis. This cause of psychosis stems from the reality that somewhere along the line the Church replaced God.

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The Rapture Effect: Finding The Church's Voice When It Really Matters

David A. Davis | Posted 07.25.2011

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David A. Davis

It is much less a credit to Harold Camping's marketing machine, much less a problem with the obsessive behavior of the media, and much more an indictment of the rest of us who seek to bring faith and life together in relevant ways.

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Are We 'Nones' Becoming A Virtual Congregation?

Steve McSwain | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve McSwain

You don't have to go to church to know God. As far as I can tell, Jesus himself seldom attended any "organized religious" gatherings of his day.

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Epiphany Day, Or Three Kings Day, Celebrations Around The World (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Though Christmas may be fading into memory for much of the western world (save for those lingering credit card bills), many eastern nations are just n...

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Glastonbury Holy Thorn Tree, Famous UK Christian Landmark, Vandalized And Cut Down

AP | GREGORY KATZ | Posted 05.25.2011

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LONDON — Legend has it that the rare thorn tree on a hill in southern England had ties to the earliest days of Christianity, and pilgrims often ...

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Easter All The Year

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Susan Corso

Easter Sunday. Before you rise from your bed, give thanks. Remember your dream if you can. This is the day of your resurrection as a fearless being. Stretch. Laugh. Pray.

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What Would Jesus Do? Ask Thomas Jefferson

Anita Thompson | Posted 11.17.2011

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Anita Thompson

While reading Barack Obama's The Audacity of Hope yesterday, I was reminded of the man (the third president) who distilled the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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Pre-Inaugural Memo to Rev. Rick Warren: Read Rev. William Sloane Coffin

Jeff Biggers | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeff Biggers

Coffin passed on in the spring of 2006, but his open letter remains an inspiring and enduring testimony that deserves Rev. Rick Warren's attention.

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