Tag: Christianity
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Are science and faith opposites?
This blog explores the idea some people have that science and faith are opposites. Here’s what many people think, why they think it, and how to respond. [Reading time 5.5 minutes.]
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Spirituality for Normal People – The Podcast
When you hear the word “spirituality” what do you think about? There was a time in my life when that word made me think about incense and mellow music. It can also make me think about spiritual and religious “superstars.” These are people who always seem to hit moral home runs and make it into the pages of…
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What do they all mean? Understanding the words your hear during Holy Week and Easter
(Warning: The content about crucifixion is for mature audiences.) benedictus qui venit! Huh? I was in an airport a few years ago and overheard people talking in a different language. I couldn’t understand a single thing they were talking about. Then it struck me: Some religious or “churchy” words can seem like a foreign language…
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your Questions about Easter (and the answers)
What’s the deal with a bunny, Good Friday, eggs, a resurrection and the date always changing? This post offers some explanation.
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Something Better Than “Giving Something Up” For Lent?
Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent — the 40-day period leading up to Easter (excluding Sundays). During that time, a lot of people “give something up.” Originally this had more to do with fasting, but now many take a broader approach. Here are some of the most popular casualties: Chocolate Alcohol Certain foods (especially junk food or…
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The 6 Big Q & A’s About Christmas
Was Jesus actually born on December 25? How does Santa fit into things? Is my nativity scene correct? Each year I get several questions about the curiosities of Christmas. Why? Well, I’m a pastor and this is a big religious holiday for many of us. But it has also morphed into a wider cultural celebration about “giving,”…
