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Repenting of Religion

Posted on June 28, 2016July 21, 2016 by NACSW

In the opening chapter of Repenting of Religion (2004) by Gregory A. Boyd, the author tells readers about an experience he had while sitting in a shopping mall. He began “people watching” as many of us often do. For every person that walked by, a thought went through his mind. Some positive, some ne...
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Let’s Kill the Stigma!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by NACSW

People don't like addressing stigmas, so they tend to grow into huge enigmas. “Just sweep it under the rug,” some say. “If we don't discuss it, it’ll go away.” Stigmas are really big in the Church, some sit and judge on a prideful perch. There's a stigma of mental illness. But if we come toget...
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From Food Pantry to Food Co-op: Lessons Learned

Posted on April 26, 2016 by NACSW

One of the most common forms of charity is food for the hungry. How much of that work, though, is actually contributing to food security and long-term, sustainable progress for families? The organization I work for named Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM) made the decision to change the way we practi...
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