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Faith That Made Jesus Marvel: From the Vulnerable to the Centurion

John Ensor and Mark Nicholson explore the remarkable stories of the only two individuals in the Gospels whose faith caused Jesus to marvel. They examine how this extraordinary Gentile belief served as a foretaste of the Gospel’s expansion to the ends of the earth, establishing a foundational biblical pattern for world missions. From these narratives to modern testimonies from China and Pakistan, these stories of bold, marvelous faith will drive us in the urgent mission of rescuing the vulnerable on this PassionLife episode.

The Axe Is At The Root

The Axe Is At The Root

John the Baptist’s words, “Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees,” found in Matthew 3:10, can used as a metaphor to describe the fight against abortion. This metaphor emphasizes the need to address the root causes of abortion, such as societal pressures and the dehumanization of the unborn.

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Merry Christmas from PassionLife

Merry Christmas from PassionLife

Though the Christmas celebrations generally start in early December, the time leading up to Christmas, or Advent, should be a time of reflection and patience that culminates in Christmas, the celebration of the incarnation of Christ.

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Is there a dragon in your nativity?

Is there a dragon in your nativity?

The traditional nativity scene brings all the pieces of the Christmas story together into one picture. But don’t forget the red dragon from Revelation 12 is also part of the Christmas story. He came to destroy Christ the moment He was born and he’s trying to destroy us even now. Let us rejoice in the victory and wage the war of love.

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What I learned from Matthew West

What I learned from Matthew West

John’s appreciation of Matthew West’s music, especially during the Christmas season, comes from a discussion they had several years ago. Matthew is passionate about using music to help encourage his listeners faith with stories of God’s faithfulness to mend and heal. John was encouraged to hear the stories behind “Mended” and “Untold.”

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