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Is Segregation Acceptable in the Church? (The Indigenous Principles and Other Things that Divide)

On the Leech Lake reservation in the heart of one of it’s mixed communities there’s a church gathering that’s turning heads. Not because of how they worship, and not because of how many people attend, but because they look like the community that the church resides in – it’s mixed. Native and non-Native brothers and…

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Prejudice and Racism in the Heart and in the Church

Do you have uncomfortable feelings… or even bad feelings about those who are different than you? Our experiences at the hands of others, things we’ve observed or been taught, historical injustices, cultural misunderstandings, conflict between families, stereotypes – these can affect how we view and interact with people around us. The world is plagued by…

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Who am I? God’s Answer to Our Quest for Belonging

Ever been ashamed of who you are… or wondered if you were Native enough? Whether it’s skin color, blue eyes, blood quantum, or living off the rez, some people are wondering who they are and where they fit in. Acceptance can be hard to come by. Paul, a mixed-blood Yupik from Alaska, remembers having to…

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The Importance of Church Fellowship

Frank Ward shares about the importance of Christian Church Fellowship, and how necessary it is for him, for new believers, and all followers of Jesus.

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