Is Yoga Safe for Christians?
One of the exercises I have begun to cherish is yoga. After sitting at a desk all day, my back or shoulders may be tight, and the stretches I learned in middle school gym class…
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There is No Right to Refusal
“The person with the vice of sloth, or acedia, is not passively suffering depression or torpor, but is actively refusing to care, to be moved.” – Rebecca Konydyk DeYoung As Augustine once argued, the Christian version…
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2013 Everyday Liturgy Advent Guide
In 2009 I created an Advent Guide that discussed ways to build hope and anticipation into the season of Advent. That Advent Guide is a great introduction to the season. What follows is an updated…
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Writing Update: Stop Separating Cross and Resurrection
Last Friday my article “What Christians Get Wrong About the Easter Story” was published onRelevant‘s website. Be sure to check it out and join the almost 600 people who have shared it on social media.…
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5K For Freedom
I am running the Trinity School at Meadow View’s IJM Run for Freedom and want you to help sponsor me. Last year the school raised over $13,000 to support International Justice Mission. I work at IJM, and so…
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Double Dipping
Continuing with the “Journey Through The Faith” series, I will be sharing several reflections from my college faith experience before moving on to post-college years. My last post was on becoming Baptist by default, and…
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The End of Arrogant Christian Leaders: A Lenten Proposal
Leaders can be arrogant. They really can be. Even Christian leaders can be arrogant. I’ve heard countless stories of arrogant pastors: control freaks, power hungry, spotlight-driven. You probably can think of some famous ones who…
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A Year In Asia With Anglicans
After taking a short break, I am getting back into gear with the “Journey Through The Faith” series. As I finish up my thoughts for the remainder of my faith journey, I wanted to offer…
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A Year in Asia With Evangelicals
Carolyn Givens, a fellow Cairn alum, continues her reflection on time spent in Asia as a young expat in very different faith communities. The year I was in fourth grade, my ecclesiological world burst open…
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A Year in Asia with Bible Christians
Carolyn Givens, a fellow Cairn alum, concludes her reflection on time spent in Asia as a young expat in very different faith communities. I was baptized at age ten in a church my parents helped…