Debbie Holloway
Debbie Holloway is a storyteller, creator, critic, and advocate having adventures in Brooklyn, New York.
Contributing Writer
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When Christian Parenting Leaves Out Jesus
What if being a parent has more to do with us and our relationship with God, than somehow applying a Christian formula to our children and having them turn out evangelical?Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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Do You Need Permission to be Unremarkable Today?
So what can we cling to on the quiet days? The unremarkable days? The days at home, when you’re just with your kids instead of out ending poverty and fighting for global justice?Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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Jen Hatmaker's Cancer Manifesto
As a close friend or family member of someone fighting cancer, it’s often hard to know what to do. How much do you talk about it? Where should you put all the fears and feelings accumulating inside...Wednesday, June 3, 2015
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The Principles of Proverbs 31 Are on Full Display in Virtuous
God has amazing plans for women, according to JC Films and Rock Springs Church. They’ve produced the new film Virtuous to tell every woman she is a precious, beloved, and capable Daughter of the...Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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Update: The Village Church Apologizes to Karen Hinkley
Update: Matt Chandler and The Village Church issue an apology to Karen Root over mishandling of church discipline situation.Friday, May 29, 2015
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She Wanted an Annulment from a Pedophile. What Happened Next Ignited a Controversy
After confessing to pedophilia, Jordan is currently in good standing with The Village Church. His wife Karen is under church discipline. Why?Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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How to be a Better Spouse in Times of Grief
How can couples be sure to draw close to one another for comfort during these times, rather than drifting apart or withdrawing in silence?Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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How to Poison Your Marriage in 3 Easy Steps
These three small steps can ultimately lead to the death of a marriage. And unfortunately, so many of us regularly engage in these behaviors without realizing the dangers they pose.Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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7 Ways Millennials are Being a Good Influence on the Church
It’s pretty easy to be tough on the young and inexperienced. But for everything that the Church doesn’t like about Millennials, there are some really awesome lessons to be learned from this...Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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9 Fascinating Things the Bible Has to Say about Prayer
Have you ever wondered how many answered prayers are recorded in Scripture? Or perhaps, how much Paul or Jesus talks about prayer? Joe Carter explains 9 Things You Should Know About Prayer in the...Friday, May 8, 2015
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What's Causing the Scandal of Domestic Abuse in the Church?
When domestic abuse is present in Christian communities, it has a particularly insidious twist. Because “male headship” is taught by many churches as a core Scriptural principle, violent or abusive...Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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When You Feel Like the Only Mom Who Doesn't Have Her Life Together
We believe somewhere deep down in our sleep-deprived minds that there are perfect moms out there. With perfect homes and minivans and meal planning systems.Monday, April 27, 2015
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Why I Refuse to Feel Guilty for Being a Work-at-Home Mom
I don't feel guilty when my kids see me working on the computer. Why not? Because work is honourable. Paid or unpaid, it’s good to work.Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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What if You are Actually Already Living “The Good Life”?
I’ve wasted a lot of time thinking glory lives in the big moments of our lives. But on nights like this I know in my bones that the glorious ordinary is the best kind of big.Wednesday, April 15, 2015
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Remembering Dietrich Bonhoeffer 70 Years Later
If we can understand Bonhoeffer outside the box—not as saint, not as mythological hero, but as someone who reflected poignantly on evil’s consequences for the human conscience and spirit, for an...Friday, April 10, 2015
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3 Ways to Grow in Faith When You're Mad at God
What am I doing to work through this disappointment? What can be done? I don’t want to stay in this place forever.Wednesday, April 8, 2015
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5 Things Starbucks Can Teach Christians about Evangelism
How can Starbucks saturate the physical cravings of decaffeinated Americans and the church cannot satisfy the spiritual thirst of Americans with the living water?Thursday, April 2, 2015
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Beyond the Mask Will Delight Families, but Not Critics
This revolutionary rollick proposes to give families not only a Christ-centered story, but a top-notch action film. Does it deliver?Thursday, April 2, 2015