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Why would Jesus choose to be born in a manger?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Why would Jesus choose to be born in a manger?

Discover why Jesus' birth in a manger wasn't about humble circumstances but a deliberate choice that reveals who God's mission is for—exploring how the familiar nativity story shows God prioritizing working people, outsiders, and the disrespected. Learn what Jesus' "house" tells us about his heart and how we can listen to what God is doing in the lives of people around us.

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Are the old, familiar Christmas tales more meaningful than we realize?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Are the old, familiar Christmas tales more meaningful than we realize?

Explore how the familiar Christmas story reveals God's pattern of briefing people for impossible missions—from Mary's virgin birth to Joseph's courageous obedience—and discover what impossible things God might be asking of you. Learn why these ancient accounts of angelic visits and miraculous pregnancies aren't just religious tales, but invitations to participate in God's ongoing work today.

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Does loving someone mean never having painful conversations?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Does loving someone mean never having painful conversations?

Discover what the Bible says about authentic love in 2 Corinthians 12—it's not about keeping everyone comfortable, but about being spent for others' benefit and caring enough to have difficult conversations. Learn how Paul's example challenges our culture's definition of love and what it means to actively grieve over sin while guiding people toward Jesus.

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Can Jesus really be enough when life feels overwhelming?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

Can Jesus really be enough when life feels overwhelming?

Feeling overwhelmed by information overload and the pressure to have all the answers? Discover why our "unknowing" can actually draw us closer to God and how finding contentment in Jesus offers peace in a chaotic world.

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What does real faith look like when everyone's faking it?
Michael Lockstampfor Michael Lockstampfor

What does real faith look like when everyone's faking it?

Discover how to practice authentic faith in a culture obsessed with appearances, and learn to recognize the difference between genuine spiritual leadership and manipulative influencers who are just in it for themselves.

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