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Consumerist Approach to Religion

As a newly ordained pastor, I was surprised and dismayed by the ego-centric,  that I found to be rife in my congregation. When fellow pastors confided similar concerns about their own congregations, I began to wonder whether this “please me” approach to faith was in fact taking hold in churches across the country. What I… Read More ›

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Redefining “Family Time”

Want to get to know your family better? Shun selfishness, embrace selflessness. Do you value spending time with your children? You may think that’s a silly question. “Of course I do,” many parents might retort. “We’re under the same roof for hours every day. I lug them to basketball and ballet. We watch movies and… Read More ›

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