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Andrew Brunson: “A Living Martyr”
(Mindy Belz, World Magazine) Andrew Brunson: “A Living Martyr”World Magazine’s “Daniel of the Year” is always an interesting read. This year’s recipient, Pastor Andrew Brunson, is no exception. Read More
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The (G)race of Community
(Jeanine Joyner, Rabbit Room) The (G)race of CommunityJanice Joyner, an adoptive parent of “five beautiful children of color” reflects on the need for a diverse community. Read More
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A Better Story: An Election Day Rumination
(Jonathan Rogers, Rabbit Room) A Better Story: An Election Day RuminatioOne last (of two total) reflections on the mid-term elections. Jonathan Rogers gives a typical ‘Rabbit Room’ twist to political thought, with a lovely emphasis on the better story, the Gospel story. Read More
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Two Years Ago I Quit Politics
(Melody Jackson Nowowiejski, Facebook) Two Years Ago I Quit PoliticsI don’t (and won’t) post many political links, even in an election season, but Melody Nowowiejski, the oldest daughter of one of my closest friends, says briefly and well what many Christians have been trying to say in this election cycle. Read More
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“Expressive Individualism,” Part 3
(Trevin Wax, The Gospel Coalition) The Faithful Church in an Age of Expressive IndividualismHow can the church respond to expressive individualism? Trevin Wax offers three strengths of Christ-following that speak directly to the weaknesses of expressive individualism. Read More
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“Expressive Individualism,” Part 2
(Trevin Wax, The Gospel Coalition) Why is Expressive Individualism a Challenge to the Church Continuing to analyze “expressive individualism,” Trevin Wax says “In the expressivist framework, anything that gets in the way of self-exaltation or self-fulfillment is a problem. This means that any universal or binding ethic, morals that are absolute, truths that are transcendent—in our culture, they all fall down before the idol of the mighty Me. God may still be present, but “Me” is on the throne.” Read More
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“Expressive Individualism,” Part 1
Trevin Wax (The Gospel Coalition) Expressive Individualism: What is itDoes the phrase ‘expressive individualism’ mean anything to you? This is the first of three posts by Trevin Wax analyzing and responding to this pervasive cultural understanding. Read More