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10 Things The Bible Does Backwards

One of the most surprising things about the Bible is that it often turns our normal thinking upside down. The values of God’s kingdom frequently run in the opposite direction of human instincts and cultural wisdom. What seems weak is … Continue reading

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The Gifts of the Wise Men: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

“Then they opened their treasure chests and gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”—Matthew 2:11 The story of the wise men is familiar to us, especially at Christmas. We picture exotic travelers, following a star across deserts, finally arriving … Continue reading

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From Riches to Rags to Riches Again

Paul gives us one of the clearest pictures of the gospel in 2 Corinthians 8:9: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you … Continue reading

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Do You Really Love God?

Keys to Really Loving the God Who Loves and Made You How can you know if you truly love God? It’s a deeply personal and challenging question. Jesus once said the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God … Continue reading

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