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Jul 9, 20183 minChristianityThe Not-So-Hip “Atheists for Jesus”Image Credit: www.123rf.com The other day I saw a man wearing a T-shirt that read, “Atheists for Jesus.” I was intrigued and considered...
Dec 27, 20164 minChristianityMy Dad Spent Years in Suicidal Depression —as a PastorMy dad spent twenty years in suicidal depression, and seven of those while he was a pastor. Among other reasons related to his childhood,...
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