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Leaving the Shire
From the cozy confines of the Shire to the wider world of Middle-earth, my experiences shaped me into a socially-justice-oriented individual.
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The Last Supper is what Christians today call “communion,” and what the Jews referred to as “Passover”—and it’s this meal that we reflect on this Maundy Thursday. Like all holidays, Passover, had many traditions built into it as this holiday celebrated the Hebrews being liberated from Egyptian tyranny. Around Jesus’ time, the Passover supper had…
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When many people think about Revelation and the apocalypse, they think of the rapture. But strangely enough, there’s nothing (at least explicit) about a rapture in the book of Revelation. Since we’re currently doing a series on Revelation and we will not naturally get into this conversation based on what we read in Revelation, we’ve…
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In this episode of Jamin AI, we explore one of the Bible’s most haunting stories—Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. From embezzlement to blood money, we dive deep into how Judas’ unrepentant sin led to his demonization and ultimate betrayal. What can we learn from Jesus’ response, where betrayal and grace meet in an unforgettable kiss? In…
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The world of Contemporary Christian Music has changed over the last few decades into the world of the Worship Music Industry. While countless great worship songs have come out of this movement, so have many dishonest and theologically flawed songs. As worship music grows more and more plentiful, we must learn to be wise in…
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Once the sixth seal of Revelation is opened, the world seems to start falling apart as the “wrath of the lamb” begins. What should we do with this fairly terrifying passage and how does it connect to the five previous seals?
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On Holy Monday we remember the story where Jesus got “hangry” and cursed a fig tree to death for not having any figs on it, despite the fact that it wasn’t the time of year where it should have had figs. But what appears at first to be a hilarious story soon becomes serious. We…
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I’ve noticed over the years that when my kids don’t take my words of safety seriously, I get quickly and deeply frustrated. For example, we stepped off the train into Chicago at midnight last night and I struggled to get them to keep up with me and pay attention to the busy streets around them.…
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All throughout the Bible, God’s people ask him about his justice. Sometimes it seems far off and other times it seems delayed. This can lead many to ask the question, “Does he not care about what’s going on?” While the answer is, “Of course he does, for He is true justice,” it helps to see…
