by Kimberly Stover | Sep 9, 2017 | Archives
It has been almost six years since I emptied the pews of the church. I haven’t been back, and I do not see myself ever returning. There are so many of us that have left. The more of us that connect, the growing movement and the mass exodus out of toxic...
by Kimberly Stover | Aug 18, 2017 | Archives
Like many of you, believing in hope is a difficult task these days. Let’s entertain the thought for a moment that the world is going to pull through this current nightmare and actually get better. We are stuck right now between the old vs. new, right vs. wrong,...
by Kimberly Stover | Jul 29, 2017 | Deconstruction, Politics and Activism, Theological Debates
One of the most beautiful concepts I learned as a child growing up in the church was about this place called Heaven. I learned I could go there someday and live there for eternity. I was given very specific ideas and images of this paradise, and it resonated with me,...
by Kimberly Stover | Jul 18, 2017 | Deconstruction, Personal Stories
When birds are raised in captivity and accidentally get out of their cage, they usually don’t fare well. Their wings are not strong, their flight is weak and turbulent. They lack the ability to obtain food and don’t quite understand the call of the wild....
by Kimberly Stover | May 17, 2017 | Archives
Dear Friend, I know you think you’re doing the right thing. I know you’re guilt-ridden if you don’t at least try and influence my children into attending your church’s vacation bible school. You may feel like it is your responsibility to ensure...
