September 2025
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When Home Hurts: The Bible and Family Estrangement
The tension between Hagar and Sarai was palpable. The animosity started once Hagar became aware of her pregnancy with Abraham’s child (Genesis 16:4). Abuse entered the scene, resulting in temporary estrangement. God intervened to mediate the conflict between Sarah and… Continue reading
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Does God Need Me?
A Conversation About Relationship Recently, a student said to me, “I’m having a hard time with the Trinity.” I smiled, as this is probably the most common response to this lesson. Let’s face it. The Trinity is a complex doctrine,… Continue reading
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Thinking about Religion in the 21st Century: A Review
One of the most striking things about George C. Adams, Jr.’s recent book, Thinking About Religion in the 21st Century: A New Guide for the Perplexed, is its attentiveness to the needs of potential readers. In the first pages, Adams… Continue reading
