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Spirituality and the Pragmatism Paradox

By Jackson Strider | What is pragmatism? And how does it detract from our spirituality? The author of this article shares some of his own journey with the delicate balance of putting God’s power first in missions, and advice for how to grow into that yourself.

October 15, 2026

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Summary: What is pragmatism? And how does it detract from our spirituality? The author of this article shares some of his own journey with the delicate balance of putting God’s power first in missions, and advice for how to grow into that yourself.

By Jackson Strider

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