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Cultural Stories
Each person has a context in which they live and contribute to the world. This context is like the water a fish swims in. ‘Culture’ is a notoriously difficult ‘thing’ to define, particularly because it is a term which has so many facets to it—such that debates have raged over the very meaning of “culture”.…
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Scoundrels of the Old Testament
We just finished the apostle Paul’s second letter to Timothy, and there the apostle makes a couple of really important points about the Bible, and in his context, specifically the Old Testament. Like it is ‘the word of truth’ (2 Tim 2:15); “…the Holy Scriptures, … are able to make you wise for salvation through…
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Passing on the Gospel
When things are difficult for you and the end seems near what do you do? The apostle Paul wrote a beautiful letter of encouragement, exhortation and affection to his son in the faith of Jesus–Timothy. As difficult as things are for Paul, his mind remains focused on the spread of the gospel. It’s often easy…
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Arguing with Jesus
Ever feel like you are stuck in the same old arguments? It’s not uncommon… And many of the things we argue (or lets say: ‘discuss’!) about are the same as generations before. There isn’t much new under the sun! Jesus too, was a participant in many of the arguments as well… so what can we…