spiritual deconstruction
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Satan in the Bible: What the Original Audience Actually Understood
Did you know that Satan—the horned figure ruling hell—isn’t actually in the Old Testament? This might sound shocking, but understanding what the original Hebrew audience believed about “satan” completely transforms how we read some of the Bible’s most famous stories.… Continue reading
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The Jewishness of Jesus: Why His Cultural Identity Matters
Jesus was Jewish. Not symbolically, not coincidentally—but fully, authentically Jewish. And understanding this changes everything about how we read the Bible. Why Don’t We Talk About This More? When filmmaker Judd Apatow recently shared about seeing Jesus on the cross… Continue reading
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Deconstruction vs. Deconversion: WHY They’re Not the Same Thing
The terms “deconstruction” and “deconversion” get thrown around interchangeably in Christian circles, but they describe fundamentally different journeys. Understanding the distinction matters—because knowing where you’re headed changes how you travel. What Deconstruction Actually Means Deconstruction isn’t about tearing something down… Continue reading
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Is God a Man? Rethinking the Gender of God
We call God “He.” We refer to God as “Father.” We describe Jesus as the bridegroom and the church as his bride. But here’s the question most Christians avoid: Is God actually male? The answer might surprise you—and it might… Continue reading
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Community Spotlight: Maggie Snow – “Church & God”
This blog post originally appeared on Maggie’s Website on February 11, 2026 By: Maggie Snow I didn’t lose my faith when I left church.I finally found it. I’m gonna say it. I don’t like church. I stopped attending years ago.And… Continue reading
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The Warrior Who Never Fought: Ancient Wisdom on Peaceful Resistance
What if the greatest battles we could win are the ones we choose not to fight? This morning, while reading through my collection of Zen stories, I came across a tale that stopped me in my tracks. It’s called “The… Continue reading
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Why You Need to Learn Christianity’s Rules So You Can Break Them
“Know the Rules Well, So You Can Break Them Effectively” The Dalai Lama once said, “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” While this might sound counterintuitive for people of faith, it contains profound wisdom for Christians… Continue reading
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Stop Blaming Mega Pastors: Why We’re All Responsible for Celebrity Church Culture
The Uncomfortable Truth About Mega Churches We love to criticize mega churches and celebrity pastors. We condemn their stages, their book deals, their private jets, and their multi-million dollar facilities. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: they aren’t building those stages by… Continue reading
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