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How to manage the Judas in all of us
This article explores the figure of Judas not as a mere villain, but as a cautionary reflection of the burnout, disillusionment, and...
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No, Empathy is Not a Sin
In this incisive critique, Tyler Huckabee unpacks the growing right-wing backlash against empathy—led by figures like Joe Rigney, Albert...
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The Stories Behind the Case Numbers, Part 2
As he logged onto the Zoom call, we saw a beautiful blue sky behind him. Bernard* was at a local market in Pakistan when he realized it...
Nell Green
1 day ago2 min read
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The Off Ramp 2024 Impact Report
Thanks to your support of The Off Ramp and Threads by Nomad , we were able to turn challenges into opportunities for hundreds of...
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Holy Week
Dear friends,  This year, we won’t gather in person for Holy Week. But the invitation to walk with Jesus—from the table to the...
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1 day ago4 min read
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God Meets Us in the Dust
As we step into the solemn season of Lent, marked by the ashes of Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of our mortality and the fragile nature...
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Apr 91 min read
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The Practicing Church in Shoreline, Washington, seeks to live out its faith in the neighborhood
In a time when many churches compete for attention with slick services and sprawling campuses, The Rev. Jessica Ketola is quietly...
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Apr 81 min read
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Is 'Wokeness' Worth Saving
In this interview, sociologist Musa al-Gharbi discusses his book We Have Never Been Woke , critiquing how "wokeness" in symbolic...
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Apr 21 min read
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How do you care for federal workers losing their livelihoods and vocations?
On February 16, one church’s fellowship hall was filled with food, conversation, and a growing sense of urgency. What started as a simple...
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Apr 21 min read
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Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis
As the climate crisis deepens, Christian communities around the world are being called to take bold, practical steps—beyond prayer and...
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Mar 261 min read
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Building Community with Book Sharing: 10 Ideas to Recycle and Reuse
Books have always been at the heart of our home—tucked into baskets, lining shelves, and sometimes scattered lovingly across the floor....
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Mar 261 min read
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Trump Administration Erases Page Honoring Trail Blazing Priest, Lawyer, and Activist
The quiet removal of a single webpage has sparked a resounding outcry. Faith leaders, historians, and civil rights advocates are raising...
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Mar 261 min read
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The Stories Behind the Case Numbers, Part 1
It is uplifting each Wednesday morning when we log on to zoom. They are usually waiting for us, even though we are right on time. Their...
Nell Green
Mar 193 min read
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Beyond our Past Failures, Present Foibles, and Future Fears
Lent invites us to step beyond binaries—beyond easy answers and rigid categories—into the in-between spaces where faith is shaped. In...
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Feb 201 min read
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Rock Hill City Council Zoning Update
Rock Hill recently moved forward with new limitations on hotel guests to cut down on police and medical calls for service. The City...
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Feb 171 min read
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Taking the First Step
Faith calls us forward, even when the path ahead is unclear. In this issue, we reflect on what it means to take the first step—through...
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Feb 131 min read
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We Need Each Other
Faith is never a solo endeavor. From the very beginning, Jesus called people into community—because we are meant to walk this path...
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Feb 61 min read
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Don't Swim Alone (and other lessons for the church)
For any discussion of how we come together, we must reject the notions of hierarchy and rugged individualism that tell us we must go it...
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Feb 31 min read
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Virtual Exhibit: Making a Way Out of No Way
February is Black History Month. Celebrate any time by visiting this virtual exhibit from the National Museum of African American...
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Feb 31 min read
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