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Expressive Individualism and the Restored Gospel

The story we tell about the world as a whole (“worldview”) influences everything—including basic notions like truth, identity, belonging, and love. That’s true whether or not we’re aware of it, so let’s pay closer attention.

Jeffrey Thayne September 2, 2022

Abraham prays alone in the wilderness, visually portraying God’s staggering faithfulness in the Abrahamic covenant.

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God’s Staggering Faithfulness to Us

Ancient accounts of the covenant are (mis)taken by modern eyes to be legalistic and punitive—rather than the grace-filled entreaty of a God to His beloved people.

Walker Wright April 12, 2022

Ahasuerus and Haman – A Biblical Scene During the Feast of Esther | Powerful Stories of Women Being Witnesses of the Gospel

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The Witness of Women

The Jewish holiday of Purim honors Queen Esther, who risked the wrath of her Persian husband-king to save her people. This essay is a tribute to women who have risked much to witness both anciently and in our day.

Amanda Freebairn February 26, 2021