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Dangerous Questions, or Dangerous Answers?
By
Carolyn Henderson
“When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:8 Where did Jesus go after He died, and before He was resurrected? What was the purpose of John the Baptist baptizing, and why isn’t the practice specifically mentioned in the Old Testament? What does it look like…
Eating with Sinners — It’s Not So Difficult
By
Carolyn Henderson
“But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.'” (Luke 15:2) One of many accusations leveled against Jesus by religious leaders was that He consorted — and actually seemed to enjoy being — with sinners. By virtue of His association with “those people,” Jesus acquired the appellation…
Why Many Christians Doubt That God Loves Us
By
Carolyn Henderson
“If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.” (John 14:7) The 1980s was a big time in establishment Christianity, and as college students, my husband the Norwegian Artist and I attended the closest thing to a mega-church the upper Pacific Northwest had to offer. There were 800 members, all really cool…
Why Political Activism Is Not the Christian Answer
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Carolyn Henderson
“John answered, ‘The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.”‘ Luke 3:11 Arguing with people rarely produces a result acceptable to either party, and arguing with a determined, strongly opinionated woman (aren’t we all?) in the library is definitely not wise.…
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