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Why Does Worldview Matter for Students?

They are bombarded by messages that are contrary to the way of Jesus. So how do they know what to believe about things like sexuality and gender and other cultural issues? And how they can summon the courage to stand up for what they believe?

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Rethinking the Nativity
Marie Burrus Marie Burrus

Rethinking the Nativity

I have always been an avid collector of nativities, picking one up as a souvenir for each of my travels near and far. So, I was incredibly surprised to find that the reality of the nativity is hardly depicted in most of my little scenes.

With some insight from Kenneth Bailey's Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, I've learned a lot about Middle Eastern culture and how things would have actually happened in the Christmas story. Here are some of the things I've gleaned.

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Three Things to Learn from the Immigrant Church in Your City
Marie Burrus Marie Burrus

Three Things to Learn from the Immigrant Church in Your City

When evangelical Christians consider the large number of immigrants coming to North America, they most often think of the unreached. Though many unreached peoples come to the US every day, many more immigrants are brothers in sisters in Christ, who we can (and must) learn from.

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Honor and Shame by Roland Muller
Marie Burrus Marie Burrus

Honor and Shame by Roland Muller

Why are some people’s logic, values, and overall worldview so difficult to understand? Sally Hinzie, UBA Church Consultant, has condensed Roland Muller’s “Honor & Shame” into a quick, easy to read “Book Notes” to help us with that idea.

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