“That piece has no place here” she said “you weren’t given that, you added it yourself. Let it go before it separates you from God.”

In my past belief system, suffering was always part of a greater plan, so God’s glory would be revealed. But what if it's not?

"What if there are no answers?" "If there are, what if I can't figure them out?" "And if there are not, what will happen then?"

"What phrase or Bible verse makes you cringe when someone tries to "help" you with your deconstructing?"

Too often I’m tempted to equate me looking like a good parent and me being a good parent.

Our world needs people of all beliefs, political backgrounds, and points of view to gather and talk about the important stuff of life.

Instead of asking myself about the "how" and the "what," I find myself constantly trying to figure out the "WHY" for reading the Bible.

I saw fences not tables. Bullhorns not feet washing. Gatekeeping not welcoming. Weapons not fields of grace.

How are the "Two Trees" in the Garden of Eden related to how we view the world so differently now that we are deconstructing our faith?

Growing up in “purity culture” as it has come to be known, has so many harmful repercussions. What are yours?

Time and time again, I have wanted the God of deliverance. And time and time again I have found the God of Instead.

We hear the whispers in our souls. What if what we've been told all our life, and perhaps have believed and preached, is not true?

The greatest freedom in life is to be fully-known and fully-loved. Giving our child a lifetime of that is the best gift to ever give them.

The biggest question that kids are actually wrestling with deep-down inside is this one: "Is God a Safe Grownup?" Why does this matter?

Growing up in an intense religious environment almost demanded a detox.

God sees all the good and bad in the world and he is committed to loving everyone anyway.

Without growth, there is no change. Without change, things don't get better.

Down deep in our hearts, we know that violence is antithetical to love. Yet, we often accept and promote a God who is violent. Why?

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The doctrine of Hell stems from being pushed by FEAR and not led by LOVE. So I'm saying a big fat "NO!" to Hell.