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Regeneration: transforming the way you look at your spiritual identity
Regeneration. Congratulations. If you have even clicked on this post I admire your bravery in tackling a big scary Bible word. Even growing up in a Bible-saturated environment like I did, I admit…
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Advice for those leaving Christian fundamentalism or an abusive church
I received the following message from a former acquaintance recently: What advice would you give someone preparing to step out of a IFB, Legalistic Church? I sent this person a bit of advice over…
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What the Larry Nassar trial can teach us about effects of spiritual abuse
{Warning, this post contains brief but graphic depiction of sexual abuse. Proceed with caution.} As a semi-avid follower of the sport of gymnastics for the last few years, it has been impossible for…
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Live in the outflow: a new way of looking at Christian living
In the last segment of this series, I spoke about the practical struggle of everyday Christian living when you are a recovering legalist. Mainly, doing the “right thing” when you don’t want to, navigating…
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Christian living post-legalism: how I got stuck in my “walk with God”
The practical struggle of everyday Christian living when you are a recovering legalist When I spent two and a half months in 2013 fleshing out the theology of grace while telling my personal…
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How to deal with spiritual abuse triggers at church
Nearly every Sunday morning I sit down in the pews of our church with ease, knowing that I am safe and loved. But that doesn’t keep me from sometimes being blindsided with songs,…
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What our neglected yard is teaching me about my faith and spiritual growth
When we moved into our new home in April, we were totally in love with the fenced-in yard on a corner lot that came with it. Three massive oaks line the front yard…
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A Messy Prayer in the Wake of the Nashville Statement
In the wee hours of the morning, I had an incredible dream. I feel like it so deeply depicts my heart in this current political and religious climate, especially this week after the…
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Stained Glass Masquerade: 6 Reasons We Left Our Church
To continue on telling the story of how a recovering legalist moves forward in faith, I must share the steps (and missteps) that our family taken in regard to church. What I will…
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Grace for the angry recovering legalist: this is where the healing begins
In 2013, I spent 2 1/2 months pouring my hurt and angry heart out on screen, bleeding through the painful 7-year history spanning from the time I left for college at the age…
