It’s the traditional time of year where coaches get unceremoniously dumped, rather than the early round nonsense. It’s also the time of year where a few upset results turn up as players and teams that have barely performed all year find the incentive of a contract for next year produces something closer to the form …

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The cross is no benign decoration for wall or jewelry. It is a sign of shame and scandal. And it might have passed from human notice except for particular crucifixion over two thousand years ago. From Fleming Rutledge: We can begin with the oddity of the universally recognized signifier, “the crucifixion.” It will help us …

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As a local church leadership in a country town we’re exploring again how we express the need to support the growth of healthy churches in other places. I believe doing so is an integral marker of a healthy church. From Thabiti Anyabwile. Every Neighborhood, Every Neighbor I believe it’s important that every local church, in …

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A short reflection by Aimee Byrd on an article she read that referred to a study that claimed that when people were asked to rate the strength of various friendships only about half of those indicated felt the same way. What does that teach us about the way we feel about others, and how our …

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