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Advent: A Deeper Magic

This lovely article takes look at the “deeper magic” as described by Lewis in his Narnia stories, to provide the encouragement that even when it might appear that everything is out of  control, God still reigns and has the last word in every situation. From Pierce Taylor Hibbs………. https://piercetaylorhibbs.substack.com/p/advent-a-deeper-magic?utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

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3 Unlikely Stories in the Bible That Inspire Us Toward Gratitude

We should always express our gratitude to the Lord, and this article gives three good examples from Scripture. One of those instances contains one of my very favorite expressions in the Old Testament – – – “Lord, we do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” From…

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How Do People in the Bible Express Joy?

This article has sparked some thinking for me about what the Bible has to say about joy. Perhaps it will do the same for you. From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-do-people-in-the-bible-express-joy.html

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The One Who Rules the World Cares for You

Randy Alcorn presents an encouraging article from pastor and author Paul David Tripp. In the midst of this crazy world that seems out of control, we are deeply loved by the one who actually rules over the earth and our lives. From Eternal Perspectives…

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What are Spiritual Disciplines? --- Dallas Willard

What are Spiritual Disciplines A discipline for the spiritual life is, when the dust of history is blown away, nothing but an activity undertaken to bring us into more effective cooperation with Christ and his Kingdom. When we understand that grace (charis) is gift (charisma), we then see that to grow in grace is to grow in what is given to us of God and by God. The disciplines are then, in the…

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Allow Psalm 8 to Refresh Your Soul Today

This article goes through Psalm 8 and how it focuses on the majesty of God and humanity’s place in God’s world. From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/allow-psalm-8-to-refresh-your-soul-today.html

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Why We Should Expect Witnesses to Disagree

Apologist and author J. Warner Wallace provides his take as a former homicide detective of how and why there are differences in the four gospels. From Cold-Case Christianity………. https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/why-we-should-expect-witnesses-to-disagree/

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How the Bible Interprets Itself: A Lesson from Jesus

Very interesting article focuses on how Jesus interpreted OT scripture passages, and how He set the standard for the other writers of the New Testament. From Bible Gateway………… https://www.biblegateway.com/learn/bible-101/about-the-bible/how-the-bible-interprets-itself/

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Proverbs Purpose #4: To Transform People

More in this series of articles giving an overview of the themes and purposes of the Book of Proverbs. From Knowable Word…….. https://www.knowableword.com/2024/10/04/proverbs-purpose-3-to-transform-people/

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Proverbs Purpose #3: To Live Wisely

More from Knowable Word on the Book of Proverbs……… https://www.knowableword.com/2024/09/27/proverbs-purpose-3-to-live-wisely/

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Proverbs Purpose #2: To Recognize Those Who Speak Wisdom

Another entry in this series of articles  providing an overview of the Book of Proverbs. From Knowable Word……… https://www.knowableword.com/2024/09/20/proverbs-purpose-2-to-recognize-those-who-speak-wisdom/

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5 Reasons Singleness Is Not a Problem to Be Fixed

This is an interesting article about the positive aspects of being single, and timely as more and more people are delaying marriage or remaining single throughout adulthood. From Crosswalk.com………….. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/reasons-singleness-is-not-a-problem-to-be-fixed.html

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Proverbs Purpose #1: To Know Wisdom

Knowable Word always does a great job of discussing the themes and key points of the various books in Scripture. This is the first of a series on the themes of the Book of Proverbs……….. https://www.knowableword.com/2024/09/13/proverbs-purpose-1-to-know-wisdom/

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How is one to know about God? --- Dallas Willard

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Who Is This Teacher? | Today in the Word

A brief introduction to the Book of Ecclesiastes and its author, Solomon. From Moody Bible Institute……….. https://www.todayintheword.org/daily-devotional/who-is-this-teacher

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Proverbs: Solomon’s Intentions and Oversight

This article provides an overview of the Book of Proverbs, in light of the intentions of Solomon. From Knowable Word………. https://www.knowableword.com/2024/08/30/proverbs-solomons-intentions/

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7 Hard-Hitting Life Lessons from Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes is becoming one of my favorite books in the Old Testament. Lots of realistic approaches to life. From BibleStudyTools.com……… https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/7-hard-hitting-life-lessons-from-ecclesiastes.html