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Spiritual Food Deserts

Phyllis Nissila According to Wikipedia, a “food desert” is “any area in the industrialized world where healthy, affordable food is difficult to obtain. Food deserts are prevalent in rural as well as urban areas […] (they) are associated with a … Continue reading

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What in the World is Going on in Church?! How to figure out what’s”emerging,” what you can do, and a story that might sound familiar

  Phyllis Nissila A CHURCH ODYSSEY Can you relate to our story? Several years ago my sister and I began what we now call our “church odyssey.” The Protestant church we had been attending for about twenty-five years in its … Continue reading

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Are Emergents Just Rockin’ The Rock of Ages, or Are They Presenting Another Gospel? A Teacher Takes a Look

Phyllis Nissila (NOTE: This entry is the result of several years’ worth of research and experiences with the various manifestations of the so-called Emergent, or Emerging, Church in my area alone. This phenomenon is taking place in nearly every nook, … Continue reading

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