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The Word Became Flesh
More Buts About It Joseph and Mary’s engagement took a reality television show turn: “‘Betrothed and pregnant! She says the baby is God’s!’ Next time on Tyra!” His soon-to-be wife being found with child would have, no doubt, caused great heartache and anxiety for Joseph. Theirs wasn’t a culture that overlooked pregnancy out of wedlock.… Continue reading
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The Word Became Flesh
The Big But Matthew records a crucial detail of Jesus lineage: This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. This is a very big but. Matthew uses… Continue reading
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The Word Became Flesh
Angels and Ancestors I’m fascinated by genealogy. But that wasn’t always the case. I was presented with a family tree—a list of names and dates—when I was in my teens. That list sat in the bottom drawer of my desk for a decade before I picked it up again. Then one day on a whim… Continue reading
Big Buts of the Bible 