In a patriarchal society like the one in the Bible, it is easy to dismiss women as insignificant characters. Yet, in the middle of Joseph’s story, the saga of Abraham’s family pauses to give us a glimpse into a woman named Tamar. Her story is filled with disturbing, unorthodox, and even scandalous actions—yet it made […]
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When we say “gospel,” many people define it as the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Others quickly describe it as “the good news of God.” Both are true, but the gospel is ultimately God’s way of reconciling all things back to himself through Jesus Christ. The gospel is
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Coming here is a big life decision After years of praying and preparing in the Philippines, I finally opened the door to my new apartment. I was deeply touched by family and friends sending gifts as soon as they knew I arrived: kitchen supplies, snacks, and even notes of encouragement. Each one reminded me that
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