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For the Fall and Rise of Many (from a seldom-told event in Jesus’ early life)

Posted on January 5, 2016 by parklinscomb

After Jesus’ birth in a stable and waiting the required period of time for Mary’s purification (40 days), Joseph and Mary did what every set of Jewish parents did after the birth of a firstborn male-child; they traveled the 5 miles from … Continue reading →

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Here’s your sign — Isaiah 46-48

Posted on September 20, 2011 by parklinscomb

The purpose of signs, wonders, and prophecies is to create faith in God: “Wow, only God could do something like that!” But our problem as humans is that we seem to be perpetually trying to find ways to explain them … Continue reading →

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