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The Boy With A Broken Heart Is Born

Christian Piatt | Posted 05.10.2012

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Christian Piatt

I wrote a story a while back about a family in our church back in Pueblo whose baby was due just after we left town. There was a good chance he'd need surgery in utero or immediately after being born.

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Why Young Adults Are Walking Away From Church

Christian Piatt | Posted 11.26.2011

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Christian Piatt

Call it cynical, iconoclastic or even destructive to the fabric of society, but placing humanity above ideals seems the only hope we have for living out Christ's call to love one another as ourselves.

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The Importance Of Being Spiritual AND Religious

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 11.05.2011

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Bruce Reyes-Chow

I get why people would create the dichotomy between spirituality and religiosity. But, as a Christian, it is by living with both the beauty and the brokenness of humanity that we discover who we are.

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Finding The Spiritual Paths Of Rhythm In New Orleans

Michael W. Waters | Posted 09.17.2011

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Michael W. Waters

What better place to engage in theological reflection than along well-worn paths trod by previous generations of travelers who undoubtedly did the same?

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Two Minutes Of Wisdom With Shane Claiborne (VIDEO)

Posted 08.28.2011

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Should My Kids Learn About The Devil And Sin?

Jane Crockett | Posted 07.05.2011

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Jane Crockett

I wonder if our post-modern, neo-Christian, progressive church is shortchanging the Christian religion. Is this cause for a sit-down with the pastor, a committee, national church leadership?

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Christians and Bullying: Standing With Gays and Lesbians

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

There is disagreement within the Christian community when it comes to issues of human sexuality. But, there should be a united front against all who would disrespect anyone created in the image of God.

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The Christian And The Community: A Relationship In God's Image

Scott Cairns | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scott Cairns

These days, I see more vividly how we are called to work out this perplexing business together, and I see that faith is not something that can be both solitary and healthy.

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Arizona's Immigration Bill Is a Social and Racial Sin

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

Arizona's SB 1070 must be named as a social and racial sin, and should be denounced as such by people of faith and conscience across the nation. This is not just about Arizona, but about what kind of country we want to be.

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How Christian Is Tea Party Libertarianism?

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

Just how Christian is the Tea Party Movement -- and the Libertarian political philosophy that lies behind it? Let me start the dialogue here. And please join in.

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Changing the Image of Religion: The New Faith Coalition

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.17.2011

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Jim Wallis

The day after the inauguration, I will be joining religious leaders at the National Prayer Service for our new president. I will pray that this new era can change the image of religion in our country.

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