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From Original Sin to Original Love

Christians worldwide observe Lent as a season of fasting, prayer, and spiritual return to God. These six weeks create space for self-reflection, good works, and renewed appreciation of God’s grace. Beginning with the ritual of ashes—reminding us that we are dust and to dust we shall return—Lent invites spiritual renewal as we lament our transgressions. The doctrine of original sin developed during the 3rd century in Irenaeus of Lyons’ struggle against Gnosticism and was significantly shaped by Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), who first used the phrase “original sin.” Augustine’s influential teaching emphasized that humanity inherited a “stain of sin” from Adam’s disobedience, creating a state of moral corruption requiring Christ’s redemption. While the concept of original sin is not...
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Session 1: Concerning the Search—Spirituality and Science

Greetings, course participants—and Welcome! I have not met any of you yet. But I have been thinking about you and praying for you ever since I began creating this Howard…

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Change is Costly: The Power of Sanctity

Yesterday we celebrated the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. The world knows him as the patron saint of ecology, the lover of birds and bees, and friend of the…

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The Evolution of Consciousness and Modern Worship

The sound of a thousand people singing filled the room in perfect sync with the driving sound of the band. As we sang and played, my eyes looked around the…

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“The Primacy of Love” by Ilia Delio

You can now order Ilia’s new book: The Primacy of Love  Part of the My Theology series   Given the primacy of love, if we have only one choice to…

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Community Sharing: The Art of Un-Doing

From Jim B. “A few things struck me after I read your post: 1) YES, we need “enduring vacations”–I try to have a “mini vacation” every day–some call it prayer,…

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Christophany Groups: Who Me?  Why…Yes!

Who Me?  Why…Yes! Who should facilitate a Christophany group? You. Why? by Marilyn from an online Christophany group in Duluth, MN Let’s start with why any of us might have…

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Out of Control but Vital to God

One of my favorite passages of Scripture is the opening lines on Genesis: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gn 1:1). All translations, except the King…

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Living Our Faith

Most of us have some form of a morning ritual. It could involve prayer or meditation, probably a cup of coffee or tea. Maybe taking the dog for a walk…

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The Art of Un-Doing

It is now August, and a new academic year will soon begin across colleges and universities. Summer vacation brought some relief to those who gathered with family and friends. Yet,…

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