Category: pain

• The Self-Care Craze: A Faux Gospel?

  By Tess Lopez Photo by Taryn Elliott from Pexels We’re living in a bit of a self-care craze. Our culture tells us when we’re feeling down in the dumps, overwhelmed, or when something in our daily life goes awry; we need to apply some self-care. You know, a dedicated spa day; a shopping spree; throwing…

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  April 21, 2023

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• Mama Kay: The Woman Behind the Jesus Movement

  Pastor Chuck Smith’s wife, Kay, was the force behind one of America’s greatest revivals. In the foreword to her book Pleasing God, Pastor Chuck wrote, “Kay was the first to reach out to the hippies of the ’60s. Her prayers and tears laid the foundation for our church, Calvary Chapel.” But to understand her heart…

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  March 29, 2023

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