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How do we harmonize the nativity accounts of Matthew 2 and Luke 2?

I decided to examine the nativity accounts myself to see what the mystery is all about. (Spoiler alert: there’s no mystery; they work together perfectly.) I first made two columns on a sheet of paper and listed the main events … Continue reading

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Doing the Will of God

Jesus took a moment to make a correction we church-goers need at times. We may get so carried away with doing good things that we end up following our wills more than the will of God. Jesus corrects our notion … Continue reading

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“Who are you to judge me?”

Have you ever heard words like these when you pointed out a problem you saw in someone? “You’re not supposed to judge me,” they told you. “The Bible says so.”  Does it, though? What does the Bible say on this … Continue reading

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Meditation: Judging in the Kingdom

Matthew 7:1-2 Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. This judging refers to condemning someone, not judging … Continue reading

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