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Who are The Nones?: An In-Depth Interview with Ryan Burge

The rapid growth in the percentage of Americans claiming no religious affiliation is drastically reshaping the country’s religious and cultural landscape. Ann Michel of the Lewis Center interviews Dr. Ryan Burge, a leading expert on the “Nones,” about the characteristics of the growing cohort of Americans who say their religion is “nothing in particular.” Ann […]

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Who are The Nones?: An In-Depth Interview with Ryan Burge

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Surfing the Waves of Grief

I’m convinced that grief comes in waves. Whatever losses we absorb in life, grief is the reality that follows. And yes, grief comes in stages, but the stages repeat.
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Surfing the Waves of Grief

Six Common Patterns in Toxic Churches That Fire Pastors

The title of this article might engender some visceral reactions. I get it. It is not a pleasant subject. For church members who have observed it taking place, it is a painful situation. For those pastors who have been fired, it is traumatic. It is traumatic for the pastor’s family as well. Please read the…

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Leaping Into the Arms That Are Mighty to Save

I can testify that, in the absence of absolute certainty, my very best days are the days on which I choose to take that leap. To trust. To believe that God is there, ready to catch me again, ready to hold me safe.
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In case of RAPTURE…

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – King James Version 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the…

Did God Really Say? Wrestling with Doubt and Finding Freedom in Truth

In a post-information and internet age, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sift truth from lies. You can find anything online to affirm, or deny, your feelings, your theology, and even your motives. With so many competing voices and endless truth claims, it’s no wonder so many feel disoriented. And perhaps the enemy is seizing…

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55% Younger Adults Prefer Smaller Churches

It’s a massive change that few church leaders are noticing. For decades, the conventional wisdom was simple: younger generations flocked to bigger churches with contemporary music, better tech, and full-service programming. That assumption may now b…

God Gave Me a Dream About Satan

Watch the latest Manna-Fest episode with Perry Stone. This episode was filmed in our studio in Cleveland, TN. #perrystone #mannafest #prophecy Perry Stone or…