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The Holiest of Holy Days

What day do you most look forward to every year? Is it a special holiday or a birthday for you, your spouse, or one of your children? While our countries and cultures each have their own days to celebrate, there is also much for us to learn from the holy…

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Christ the Colossus

One of the most poetically beautiful passages about Christ in all of Scripture is in Paul’s letter to the Colossians. The passage is beautiful in its structure, using balance, repetition, and diversity for emphasis and importance. But the beauty of the passage is most directly displayed in its subject—Christ. From…

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New Testament

N.T. Wright on John 1: A Winding Driveway

When you’re trying out a new restaurant, it’s always good to order something simple to compare with other experiences. For instance, if you love coffee, you may order an espresso or a plain latte at a new shop. Or maybe you rank Mexican-style restaurants on their enchiladas. In the same…

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God Shows Up Where You Don’t Expect

The following is an excerpt from the For Everyone Commentary Series by John Goldingay and N.T. Wright. Learn how God can show up. He can be for us even when we don’t deserve it — or even expect it. WE DON’T ALWAYS GET WHAT WE DESERVE I’ve remembered why I…

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