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“God Is Not Ashamed” – Our Brothers Speak Out
When I challenged men to respond to John Piper’s claim that “God has given Christianity a masculine feel” with posts that celebrate femininity and affirm women in the Church, I never expected this....
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Ask a Christian Libertarian...(Response)
At the beginning of the year, when I asked what sort of people you would like to talk to via our interview series, one of the most popular suggestions was to interview Christians who identified with...
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Ask a Christian Conservative
In case you hadn't noticed, we’re picking up a political theme with our interview series this month. Yesterday Caryn Rivadeneira responded to your questions for “Ask a Christian Libertarian.” Today,...
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On celebrity pastors
Today Relevant posted an article I wrote about celebrity pastors entitled “When Jesus Meets TMZ.” I confess I had a tough time writing this one. My goal was not to criticize successful pastors, but...
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Brown Mountain Lights (a guest post – and song – from Amanda Held Opelt)
Today I am delighted to introduce you to my little sister, Amanda Opelt. Amanda and her husband Tim recently moved from the big city of Nashville to Boone, North Carolina, where Tim is in graduate...
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Sunday Superlatives 2/12/2012
Around the Blogosphere... Most Romantic:MSNBC with “The Most Adorable Marriage Proposals on Video” (from which the video above came) Most Likely To Add Some Fun to Your Valentine’s Day Cards: Kyle...
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Is there a difference between a 'Christian worldview' and a 'biblical...
As part of our series on learning to love the Bible for what it is, not what we want it to be, we’re working our way through Christian Smith’s excellent book, The Bible Made Impossible. Smith tackles...
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Yes, Christianity has a masculine feel. But maybe that should change...
A couple of posts caught my eye today: Lindsey Hankins, a PhD student and expert on the gendered rhetoric of martyrdom, wrote an excellent piece for Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog in which she notes...
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From the mailbox: marriage book suggestions?
Last week I received this message: Hey Rachel, I really enjoy your blog and give away copies of your book (I found it for $1 at Mardel!) regularly to friends who are going through similar...
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As a Christian Conservative....(Response)
At the beginning of the year, when I asked what sort of people you would like to talk to via our interview series, one of the most popular suggestions was to interview Christians who identified with...
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40 Ideas for Lent (2012)
Believe it or not, Lent begins next week! As has become a tradition here on the blog, I’ve compiled a list of 40 ideas that I hope will help you make the most of this season of reflection, penitence,...
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The boring reason my blog traffic has grown
Timothy Dalrymple wrote an excellent post about blogging and controversy this week that I mostly agree with...except this part: "Rachel Held Evans is an excellent blogger, yet the posts that have made...
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Sunday Superlatives 2-19-2012
Programming Note: You know how I went on and on yesterday about how important it is to blog consistently, at least five times a week? Well, I’m going to be breaking my own rule over the next two...
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At Baylor University today...
This morning, I’ll be sharing some pictures and stories from my year of biblical womanhood with the students at Baylor University. I believe you can watch a live stream from 9:05 until 12 p.m. (CT)...
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"You think that by Scripture you possess eternal life..."
“You diligently study the Scripture because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me.” –John 5:39 “It is Christ Himself, not the Bible, who is...
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A man fighting sex trafficking with bras....
There's just so much to love about this story. I've really appreciated CNN's continued coverage of human trafficking through The Freedom Project. Read this article on RachelHeldEvans.comPost a Comment
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Women of valor at Truett Seminary
It seems I caused a bit of a stir over at Baylor University on Monday with a chapel talk about my year of biblical womanhood. At the end of the program, I gave one of my first public readings from the...
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Ask a Christian Progressive...
At the beginning of the year, when I asked what sort of people you would like to talk to for our interview series, one of the most popular suggestions was to interview Christians who identified with...
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Wise words from a former celebrity pastor...
You can download the rest of Ed’s story here. Have you had a life experience that forced you to change the way you related to God and worked out your faith? Read this article on...
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Sunday Superlatives 2/26/12
Boy, I’m enjoying California! Yesterday I took the train from LA to San Diego and the ride was beautiful. This morning I’m speaking at the wonderful Missiongathering Church in San Diego. Tomorrow I’ll...
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