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Church Cliques, Lego Blocks and Making Room for Love

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Addie Zierman

When we got back to America, all I wanted was to find a church. We had been in China for a year teaching English. The town we lived in was far enough away from the Big City to make our foreign … Continue reading →

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When Church is Like a Mommy Class Gone Wrong

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Addie Zierman

I am usually a minimum of ten minutes late to our Mommy and Me class on Monday mornings. The kids and I tumble in haphazardly, and our boots squeak on the linoleum. I’m whisper-yelling, Come on, guys, we’re late! and … Continue reading →

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The Church & The Cynics: Some Final Thoughts

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Addie Zierman

When I say “cynic,” I’m talking about all of us – a whole generation, a hundred thousand broken, beating hearts. But also, I’m talking about that one fifteen-year-old blonde who led all the Bible studies and the small groups. The … Continue reading →

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