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John the Baptist
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Paving the Way For God’s Perfect Plan
John the Baptist reveals the call for preparation.
Saints Are Strange. Martin Scorsese Gets It.
His new docuseries doesn’t explain away the holy weirdness of its subjects.
What’s the Impact of Asbury’s Outpouring? John the Baptist Offers 3 Lessons
How the prophet’s ministry helps us understand what may come next a year after revival broke out.
The Goodness of Growing Smaller
How to trust God in a season of decrease
Repentance Is Both Vertical and Horizontal
Our hearts aren’t prepared for the Lord until they are ready to love others.
For Your Next Nativity Scene, Add a Dragon and a Baptismal Font
In the story of the Incarnation, symbols of death and danger remind us of God’s renewal.
God of Mercy and Power
An Advent reading for December 21.
Waiting On a Promise
An Advent reading for December 18.
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The Waters of Baptism Flow Toward Humanity at Its Neediest
Just as Jesus’ baptism launched his public ministry, our own baptisms ordinate us to a life of humble obedience and costly service.
Amazing, Cleansing Grace
An Advent reading for December 10.