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Why Do We Expect World Peace From Miss America, But Not Jesus?
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World Peace is one of just two easy answers in life. It’s the correct response when a pageant contestant is asked what she would most want to see happen during her lifetime. This response is the mocked canned answer made famous in the movie Miss Congeniality. The other easy answer is “Jesus” in response…
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Hope and Light for Unbelief in the Midst of a Darkened World
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Sometimes trust comes down to belief and unbelief. In chapter twelve in the book of John, we get a pretty powerful collection of thoughts that serve almost as a final notice to skeptics. The statement weaves together many thoughts and themes from the whole book, the main lesson centering on salvation and judgment through…
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How Flowers Inspire Pathways Out of Darkness
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Sitting at home this morning with my kids on a snowy morning as I await the burning off of yet another two-hour delay, I am longing for warmer weather and the wonderful things that the season of spring brings. I am reminded of a lesson from 1 Peter 2:9… Show forth the praises of…
