Life in the U.S. is easy. I know it’s not easy for everyone, but I’m speaking in general and in comparison with life in other countries. After living in China for most of the year and returning to the U.S. for a visit, I was struck with the comfort of life in my home country:
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Religious pride is a problem, a major problem. It subtly seeps into our thinking until we are completely absorbed with ourselves. This lethal gas can fill our hearts before, during, and after religious activities. For instance, after we have gone to church, or prayed, or read the Bible, we can be proud of what we
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Are you a good listener? Listening well is one of the hardest things to do. My goal below is to try and listen well to the Bible, LGBTQ people, and scientists, while providing resources for further study. But why bother listening to all of these voices? We should listen for two reasons. First, we should
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Jesus was frequently misunderstood. On many occasions, his listeners failed to comprehend what he was saying or misinterpreted his words. After his resurrection, they also failed to recognize him. Here’s a list of examples in the Gospels. When Jesus was twelve years old he said to his parents, “‘Why were you searching for me? .
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The four Gospels end with an explosion of life. The angel announces, “He has risen!” Mary Magdalene says, “I have seen the Lord.” And the disciples declare, “We have seen the Lord!” Life bursts forth from the tomb. After Good Friday and Holy Saturday comes Easter Sunday. According to Luke, after Jesus died, he appeared for 40
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