Author: debrarienstra

The Best Story Wins

I want to focus on the power of meaning-making narratives. In the wearying events of the last few years, we’ve seen two tiny little denominations

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Lies We Tell Young People

It’s a modern day Cinderella trope, isn’t it? The long-suffering, virtuous-and-talented high schooler is visited by a talent agent/scout/special teacher/fairy godperson who provides them with

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Jesus the Gardener

Believing in the resurrection of Christ is a little bit easier when you’re standing in the middle of a garden. Which may help explain the

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