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Looking For Jesus Beyond the Manger

Today is Christmas, which means everywhere around the world, people are looking for Jesus in a manger. There’s nothing wrong with that. The shepherds and magi both looked for Jesus there, so why can’t we? The Virgin Birth is pivotal to our understanding (and glorification) of Jesus, just like the Resurrection is. But we shouldn’t …

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How Important is Church Attendance?

Church attendance is a lot like fitness. We all know that it’s important, and something we should probably do, but for whatever reason, we “just don’t get to it enough.” Churches have different mechanisms for how to respond when you’re not there. Some send out text messages, some have the elders call absentees, while others …

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And Who is My Neighbor?

“Who is my neighbor?” It’s less of a question and more of a desperate attempt to make himself look good, but the question is asked of Jesus nonetheless. You could argue that the lawyer knew the answer all along. After all, Luke 10:25-37 clearly states that the man was trying to “justify himself.” In that …

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