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Theories of Atonement

How does Jesus’ death on the cross save us? Centuries following the crucifixion have been filled with many early Church leaders asking this question. Here are 7 main theories about atonement.

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The Truth about Sodom

The Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah is found in Genesis 19. It is a controversial story as it deals with heavy themes of sexual assault and violence. But what is this story really addressing?

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Creative Principles to Live By

Here are 5 foundational creative principle to help push your creative practice when your mind wants to discount your ideas and ability.

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4: Blueprint for a New Humanity

Throughout the Gospels, we see examples of how Jesus saw situations from a higher perspective. That’s a hard thing to do! It is primarily because it can’t be a surface-level act but a heart posture. It means living your life emotionally secure in what Heaven holds regardless of your earthly vantage point.

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3: Being Perfect

But here's the thing: perfection is not robotic. If it were, it wouldn't be true perfection. Jesus, though our image of perfection, wasn't a robot, and he didn't always win at everything.

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2: The Perfect Face

Given that Christ embodies perfection, how do we practically engage with this concept? The understanding that God took on human form has sparked debates about what constitutes a good body, acceptable attributes, and desirable skin color.

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1: Our Perception of Perfection

Everyone is obsessed with it. It permeates our culture, evident in phenomena like "cancel culture" and the exposure of once-revered figures and institutions for their shortcomings. But amongst all of this, should our understanding of perfection, particularly in the context of divinity, undergo a reevaluation?

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Women in the Early Church

Ancient societies were often built on patriarchal worldviews. The early Church gave women power in a strange way.

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Astronauts' Odyssey

How do astronauts embody the death and resurrection of Jesus? How do their missions into the unknown highlight the invitation of the Cross?

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