Religious Freedom

Despite difficulties in religious settings and relationships, religious liberty is deeply meaningful to me. As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, some are joining a worldwide fast to express gratitude for religious liberty and pray that it will be strengthened throughout the world. Conversations surrounding religious liberty can get complicated fast. Some worry that freedom of conscience is eroding. Others think about how religious convic

It's normal to not know how to respond to a loved one's church hurt, or imperfect experiences in faith-based relationships. As one who has both tried to minister to others and who has been ministered to, this is my advice.

Jesus said that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. So why can church sometimes feel high demand? Often, what feels overwhelming is human pressure, rigidity, or added expectations. Photography by Wesley Tingey Is My Church High Demand—or Is Something Else Going On? When the phrase “high demand church” comes up, I feel torn. Part of me thinks of the time, energy, and years I’ve spent serving in my faith community. I think of the growth that came through that service, the