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Lindsey Medenwaldt
Dec 19, 20246 min read
The Holiday Blues and Hope
Tis the season when we are surrounded by messages of merriment and all things glittery... And yet, many of us lament.
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Lindsey Medenwaldt
Nov 27, 20245 min read
Finding Hope in Sanctification
It’s probably not a surprise to you that the words of God have been misused and abused since the beginning.
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Derek Johnson
Nov 21, 20246 min read
The Creature
What is Truth? “Truth” was once something I held so concretely, something I trusted another with so diligently…
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Lindsey Medenwaldt
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Is Christianity a Cult?
Perhaps the title of this blog was a bit jarring for you, especially if you consider yourself a Christian. I first considered this...
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Teasi Cannon
Mar 15, 20248 min read
Finding Hope in the Face of Evil (bE+)
How can an all-loving, all-powerful God allow evil and suffering to exist and continue?
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Naomi Wright
Jul 25, 20229 min read
Denominations can be stress-inducing after religious trauma. What you need to know before you choose
The world of Christian denominations can be very confusing and messy for individuals at large, but particularly for those who have come...
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Naomi Wright
Jul 8, 20228 min read
Understanding Healthy Biblical Giving vs. Abusive Financial Exploitation
Giving is wonderfully purposeful practice from the Lord, but unfortunately it can be manipulatively twisted and taken out of context by...
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Naomi Wright
Jun 13, 20229 min read
Spiritual Abuse and Divorce: What Does the Bible Say to do?
Divorce is a heavy word that brings a lot of disappointment, questions, and pain. While it's not difficult to find solid, biblical...
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Naomi Wright
May 27, 20229 min read
Can "Righteous" Anger Justify Abusive Behavior? With Dr. Michael Ballard
My dad was a volatile man. No one knew what would set him off or when he would lose it, so we were always constantly on guard and alert...
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Naomi Wright
May 12, 20228 min read
Why Are There So Many Bible Translations? How To Choose One You Can Trust.
Have you ever wandered the Bible section of a bookstore and thought to yourself, “Why so many Bible translations?” Or maybe you have...
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Naomi Wright
Aug 30, 20217 min read
My ex-husband convinced me that the Holy Spirit told him we needed to get married, but he was wrong
“We will be stepping outside of God’s blessing if we don’t get engaged.” Was it a threat? Spiritual abuse? Or the Holy Spirit speaking...
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Nicole Hastings
Jul 19, 20217 min read
On Faith and Healing: The fine line between hope and denial
“I don’t understand…” I heard his voice behind me. It was late, and I was standing at the sink washing the last of the day’s dishes, as...
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Naomi Wright
Jun 27, 20212 min read
"The Bible hurt me." Or was it the false teacher who was holding it?
“How were you able to read the Bible after it had been used to hurt you?” (A recent question asked by an attendee of @dotchurch–watch...
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Naomi Wright
Apr 5, 20213 min read
There’s no way to untangle love from worthiness, and Christ's love is the only true model
“There’s no way to untangle love from worthiness.” Did you hear Amber say this in her interview with me on the Reclamation podcast, a NWM...
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Naomi Wright
Feb 12, 20213 min read
Christian Leadership: let’s check ourselves quick before we wreck much more than only ourselves
Heartbreakingly, this isn’t new. Perhaps it is new to you, but it isn’t new to me and it isn’t new to history. And it isn’t exclusive to...
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Naomi Wright
Dec 28, 20203 min read
God didn't promise you perfect circumstances, but what He has promised you is so much better.
Jesus chose to be born, fully human (and yes, fully divine). He knew he would be born under unimaginable circumstances to most of us in...
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Naomi Wright
Nov 2, 20204 min read
We have torn down what we thought was real, and now it's time to rebuild.
I called an old friend this morning whom I have not seen in close to 15 years. She and I were raised together, in a way, though in...
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