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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,…
Why You (Probably) Shouldn’t Pray for a Sign
By
Carolyn Henderson
Signs and wonders: they fascinate us. We marvel at the crossing of the Red Sea, Jesus’ feeding of 5,000 and 4,000, even Gideon with his soggy sheep fleece. One part of us asks, “Is this really true?” while another part says, “Do this for me, God! Do this for me!” And within contemporary Christian culture,…
5 Blessings You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Enjoy
By
Carolyn Henderson
Years ago, I spoke with a new mom about being lonely, and mentioned that I had experienced my share of that painful condition. “Oh, I’m not LONELY!” she shot back, as if we were discussing leprosy or something. You get the same reaction when you admit, “I would love to have a little more money, just to make things easier, you know.” “Oh,…
The Christian 401k Plan
By
Carolyn Henderson
The Christian existence is filled with ludicrously shortsighted sayings that sound funny when we first hear them (too often, from the pulpit), but ultimately result in the weakening of our faith and approach to the throne of God. Like this one, which I politely tolerated long before there were Facebook memes: “Don’t pray for patience, because by…
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