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American Families of Faith

Sacred Encounters: Glimpsing the Divine

What defines a genuine spiritual experience? True spirituality is a journey beyond self, connecting deeply with the divine and extending concern to all.

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American Families of Faith

Sacred Encounters. Answered Prayers

As one man grapples with profound questions about God’s presence, he discovers through personal encounters that God indeed listens, responds, and loves deeply, even amidst doubt.

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The Empirical Power of Spiritual Experience

Amid the seemingly inexplicable events and doctrines of Christianity, the power of personal encounters with the divine emerges as a key to authentic belief. Sharing these experiences bridges generations.

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How Reimagining Social Justice Could Ease the Culture War

Given such a strong divergence in views over social justice, how could we not fall into the larger culture wars? Because God expects something better from us. A parting aspiration for a peacemaking pathway forward.

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Conviction is No Sin

The sin of certainty? It’s become popular to argue that a passionate conviction about God can be dangerous. But this overlooks the deep humility we can cultivate in a vibrant faith.

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A New Heart I Will Give You

It’s easy to get fixated on our own actions—or failure to act—in a life of discipleship. The teachings of ancient prophet Ezekial show a God more than ready to act on our behalf—and eager to help us know exactly that.

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Good Questions as a Pathway to Peace

So many other things seem to be failing to break through the mounting cultural warfare. Maybe it’s time to get back to basics and rediscover the power of finding the right question?