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Friday Lights: Glimpse of the Kingdom
We interrupt the constant stream of violence and brokenness to bring you this glimpse of the Kingdom of God.
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Category: Lighten Up
Tags: Kingdom of God, Love, Peace
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Q&A: Condemning Sin
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The Cruciform Center Part 2: How John’s Gospel Reveals a Cruciform God
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