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** Holy Fear ([link removed])
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** Justin Lee
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Fundamentalism at least recognizes that Christianity requires holy fear, a fruit of which is rigorous obedience. More ([link removed])


** The Meaning of a Kiss ([link removed])
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** Hans Boersma
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When we mess with the meaning of a kiss, we mess with peace itself. More ([link removed])



** Seminary Faithfulness ([link removed])
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** Jonathan L. Master
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Seminaries exist to serve the church, and they serve the church in the sight of God. More ([link removed])

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** Soli Deo Gloria ([link removed])
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** Robert P. Imbelli
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Manfred Honeck’s recording of “Larghetto for Orchestra” is perfect for Holy Saturday. More ([link removed])

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** The Game of Nonsense ([link removed])
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** John Wilson
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Elizabeth Sewell’s study of Lewis Carroll sheds light on the allure of baseball. More ([link removed])

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** The Simplicity of Father Stu ([link removed])
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** Francis X. Maier
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Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg’s latest film is a must-see. More ([link removed])

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** Salem and the Smoke of Satan ([link removed])
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** George Weigel
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What we call “coincidental” is a facet of the divine plan for our lives. More ([link removed])

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