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God’s Idea Of Mind Control

When we hear the phrase “mind control,” we usually think of sci-fi movies, dystopian novels, or shady psychological experiments. We picture a sinister force stripping away someone’s free will, turning them into a mindless puppet. Because of these cultural associations, … Continue reading →

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The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, Jesus drops one of His most provocative and counter-cultural statements: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, NIV). This isn’t just a clever saying—it’s the punchline … Continue reading →

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