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Not the Jesus Problem — The People Problem

Faith April 22, 2025April 24, 2025 by stacilynch

Let’s be honest: a lot of people aren’t running from Christianity because they hate God. They’re running because of how some Christians act in His name. For many, the biggest barrier to faith isn’t Jesus — it’s His followers. You know the ones I’m talking about: the loud, aggressive, self-righteous voices who use scripture like …

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When Faith Turns People Away: The Danger of Weaponized Christianity

Faith April 21, 2025April 24, 2025 by stacilynch

Christianity, at its heart, is rooted in love, grace, and redemption. It’s meant to be a refuge — a path to healing, purpose, and hope. But for many people today, that message has been lost in the noise. What they see instead is a version of Christianity that feels judgmental, exclusionary, and at times, even …

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365 Opportunities

Faith December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 by stacilynch

What will the new year bring us?  365 opportunities. The pastor of the church I attend here shared this quote as a part of his last 2018 Bulletin column to inspire us as we approach the dawn of a New Year: “I will seek elegance rather than luxury, refinement rather than fashion.  I will seek …

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