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Shock Value

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Jill English Johnston

I’ve been reading through the Bible this year with an amazing group of women. Currently we’re in Ezekiel and it’s been quite the ride. Ezekiel is filled with a considerable amount of imagery and some of it quite shocking.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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The Sin of Certainty by Peter Enns

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Jill English Johnston

So many opinions, positions, beliefs, and doctrines. In my faith journey I’d been taught how to “defend” my beliefs, how to “prove” truth, how to “argue” critical doctrines, and how support it all with scripture. To be honest, I was … Continue reading →

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Obscured

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jill English Johnston

Definition of obscure: hard to make out or define not clearly seen or easily understood unclear, uncertain, unknown hazy, vague, indeterminate, concealed, hidden When traveling, it’s always good to know the destination (that is, if you have plans to get somewhere) and a decent map to show you … Continue reading →

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Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Jill English Johnston

I first heard Rachel Held Evans on a sermon podcast when she spoke at Mars Hill years ago. She had probably just released her book, A Year of Biblical Womanhood and spoke about the experience. I found her refreshing, enlightening, … Continue reading →

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Packing up our toys

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Jill English Johnston

Ever watch a group of kids play when one of them gets angry? The angry kid just might pack up her toys and leave. But if you criticize and attack each other, be careful that you don’t destroy each other. … Continue reading →

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