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"As It Was in the Days of Noah," Part II
Narrative Arc and the Biblical Worldview When Jesus likens the days before His return to the days of Noah, He shows that human history...

cjoywarner
Oct 9
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The Sermon on the Mount: A Seamless Robe of Righteousness
Taken as a Whole Called the greatest sermon of all time, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount not only sets the tone of His entire earthly...

cjoywarner
Oct 9
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Influences Behind The Chosen, Part I
Introduction Without apology, I think it is fair to ask that a show about Jesus be produced from a uniquely Christian perspective. Viewers have a right to know the influences behind The Chosen , and they have a right to critique the show accordingly. If these influences are determined to be less than Christian, whether in the screenwriting or in the acting or even in the production, we have the right to ask why Jenkins is using them. And if Jenkins has a prejudice against

cjoywarner
Oct 8
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Ode to a Stained Glass Window
Thy truth, in time, will come to light, Like patterns kissed with dawn. Oh, wait, thou window of the soul, Behold the sufferer's sun! In crucibles of love, thy panes With colors new imbued Shall scintillate with courage And sparkle forth in truth. Oh, rest in darkness for awhile, Thy glass stained black for death-- A conqueror's fire shall soon burst forth And crown thy shame in health. For Time a third dimension br

cjoywarner
Oct 6
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Stereotypes within The Chosen
Introduction The Chosen  seems to be breaking stereotypes left and right.  That would be a good thing, right? People reportedly have...

cjoywarner
Sep 27
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"As It Was in the Days of Noah," Part I
The Ark Encounter Two years ago, I got to visit the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. I had wanted to go for a long time, and...

cjoywarner
Sep 23
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"Blessed Are They That Mourn"
Many years ago while on choir tour with Spring Arbor College, my undergraduate alma mater, I had the privilege of visiting the Billy...

cjoywarner
Sep 22
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"For My Sake": The Secret to Suffering in an Evil World
Introduction: This past week was extremely sad for those of us who took the assassination of Charlie Kirk personally. It seemed that...

cjoywarner
Sep 14
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Deny Yourself: The Secret to Staying True in a False World
Introduction Our culture has long ago lost the inimitable charm of living for others. "Please yourself" has become the mantra of the...

cjoywarner
Sep 13
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Summer Rituals
She doesn't know this, but my niece inspired me to post my ideas that have been sitting in my draft box almost all summer--my post...

cjoywarner
Sep 6
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