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False Leaders, Speaking in Our Name
By
Carolyn Henderson
In our younger years, prior to children, the Norwegian Artist and I traveled through and lived in South America, where our most fervent hope was that we would be thought to be Canadians, Danes, Australians, or anything other than Americans, for two main reasons: 1) Because of our exported media products — movies and TV…
What Kind of People Leave Church?
By
Carolyn Henderson
Years ago, when we still attended weekly church services, a longtime acquaintance (that’s generally what we are in church situations — we’re rarely given time to freely mingle and get to know one another as friends) left. If you attend church, you know how this goes: Bob and Allison aren’t there one week. Probably sick,…
We Say It All the Time, but What Does It Mean to “Follow Jesus”?
By
Carolyn Henderson
We Christians have a lamentable habit of using esoteric language, which is an erudite way of saying that we speak phrases understood by a small, like-minded group of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. Given that the gift of Christ is meant for everyone in the world, it’s a habit we might think about breaking, but…
Does God Still Speak?
By
Carolyn Henderson
For many people, hearing the audible voice of God — speaking directly to them — is incredibly important. He isn’t “real” somehow if He isn’t physical, tangible, and accessible. They are encouraged in this belief by celebrity leadership and the lay people snared by them, confidently assuring that God speaks audibly today, and if people aren’t hearing Him, it’s…
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