Tag: relationship
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Is It Unbiblical for Protestants to Reject Mormonism for Being Unbiblical?
That is, can Protestants—who themselves broke with centuries of tradition in the name of sola scriptura—consistently exclude Mormons simply because they appeal to different sources of authority or interpret Scripture differently?
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Final Sacrifice: Why Jesus — and We — Recoil from the Cross (Beyond Existentialism)
The moment in Gethsemane is not terrifying because of the Cross itself — many men have died on crosses, many with more composure. No, the dread of the God-man is something infinitely deeper: He is asked not merely to die, but to let die His understanding of God… [Dedicated to…
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From “The” to “Thine” (Commandments)
A Max Lucado-Style Reflection on Jesus’ Use of “My” vs “The” Commandments
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The Barnaba’ Split: A Comic Redemption of Acts 15
Barnabas: Paul, I’ve been thinking—we give John Mark another shot. The boy has potential. Paul: Potential? Barnabas, the last time we gave him “potential,” he ghosted us halfway to Pamphylia. I’ve seen more commitment from a fig tree. Barnabas: He was overwhelmed! It was his first mission trip. You try…
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Unnecessary Suffering: Emotional Inflammation and the Pain We Carry
Theologians and doctors agree on one thing—pain is a warning. A gift, even, when functioning properly. But when pain lingers long after the wound, or when our response to it causes more harm than the original injury, we enter into the realm of unnecessary suffering.
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The Quest for Vulnerability: From Mage to Knight (Podcast)
Explore a profound psychological journey from a state of numbness and defensive detachment, seeking control and predictability through intellectual pursuits within a metaphorical castle of wizardry, where the protagonist believes magic is the “foundation of the universe”.
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The Spiritual Equivalence Principle: Unforgiveness as Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Just as Einstein revolutionized our understanding of gravity by showing that acceleration and gravitation are indistinguishable within a closed system, I believe Jesus reveals a spiritual symmetry: unforgiveness and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, though seemingly distinct, may be functionally equivalent in their impact on the soul.
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Diaphoris: The Ecstatic Agony of Divine Glory
But this “oneness” isn’t static. It’s not a melting into indistinction. It’s a communion of distinction, a unity born of love through difference. The key lies not merely in perichoresis—the classic doctrine of the mutual indwelling of the Trinity—but in something more dynamic, more painful, more creative…
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The Death of Agency
My Question: // How do I maintain my agency / Without giving in / To the illusion of control?
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St. Teresa of Ávila: “If this is how You treat your friends….”
“Do not complain, daughter,” the Divine Master answered, “for it is ever thus that I treat My friends.”
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From Armor to Authenticity: The Power of Speaking Truth vs Trauma
This isn’t about being soft or passive. It’s about being brave enough to tell the truth about what’s happening inside. And in doing so, we create space for others to respond with empathy, not defensiveness.
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Sex 415: Welding Day (Finale)
Father Time and Mother Nature / Invite you to attend the wedding of their daughter / Princess Femininity (née ‘Nother Witch) / To Prince Masculinity (née Shylock/Contraption)
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Sex 414: Rainbow Connection
Connection: [nodding] That’s still true. And yet… I don’t. In fact [staring up in wonder] I think I actually love myself!
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Sex 413A. From Lecher to Connection
Your True Name is Connection. Sexuality is the strongest lever you could pull to achieve that, so it became your false identity.
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Sex 413: Geni-Oz Deliverer (G.O.D.)
Contraption: [to the Lamb] Are you truly the Geni-Oz we’ve been searching for?
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The Zombie Apocalypse as the Need to Perform: A Theological Reflection
The word “apocalypse” means “unveiling.” The zombie apocalypse is an unveiling of our deepest fears—that we might become soulless, enslaved to external pressures, losing our humanity. But the true apocalypse is the revelation of Jesus Christ, who restores our humanity through His own self-giving.
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Sex 412: Ohm-Coming
She gazes into some sort of portal, or perhaps a mirror. Except this version of herself is calm and confident, not frantic and desperate. The other Nother smiles as she touches up her hair, then turns and holds out her hand to…
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From Religion to Relationship: Birthing a Spirit-Breathed Life
Hinn: My prayer is that every believer experiences this spiritual birth—a moment when religion is left behind, and the presence of God becomes as real as the breath in our lungs. This is the invitation of Jesus: not just to know about Him, but to breathe Him in, to be…
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SMO Redefined: A Spirit Mobilization Organism for a First-Love Revival
So here’s the challenge: How do we sustain a movement without controlling it? How do we steward revival without bottling the wind?
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