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“You Don’t Have to Be Impressive… Just Present” [Becoming the Church People Actually Need, Part 1]
When you’re tired, disappointed, or ready to quit, God doesn’t ask you to be impressive… just present.
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What If Religion Isn’t the Way to God? [Pt 5 – Free To Follow]
When religion leaves you feeling empty, Jesus offers something real, personal, and life-giving.
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Religion Says, “Earn It.” Jesus Says, “Come Home.” [Pt 4 – Free To Follow]
What if the angry, disappointed God you were taught to fear was never real… and Jesus came to prove it?
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“Jesus > Rules: Why Religion Keeps Getting It Wrong” [Pt 3 – Free To Follow]
Jesus challenged rule-based religion by putting people over rules, and proved that real faith is about love, not legalism.
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“Love > Judgment: Why Religion Gets It Wrong About Judgment” [Pt 2 – Free To Follow]
Hurt by judgment? Jesus didn’t come to condemn you—he came to invite you into real love and freedom.