realize that we stand on the brink of something that is vast and deep, which needs to be explored and appreciated. That’s why it’s so important to talk about growing in faith. Christianity is indeed about salvation and redemption, in that God brings us to a place of safety and abides with us. It’s like people fleeing from persecution arriving on a beautiful island that offers them safety. And as they settle into their new home, they begin to explore it and appreciate its richness and beauty. The
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