Corey Piper's Blog

Jesus’ death was not just a display of compassion and empathy, but a deliberate act to confront sin, transform believers, and defeat evil.

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After Jesus' birth, Mary and Joseph followed Jewish law with circumcision and purification sacrifices, encountering Simeon and Anna, who recognized Jesus as the future Savior.

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This is the night Christ was born. Ethanim 1, two-thousand and thirty years ago. Happy day of Grace! No presents. No glitz and glamor. No stress! Just Jesus.

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It’s getting close to when Christ was actually born! This year, the first visibility of the new moon of the Jewish seventh month will be on October 4. My favorite bookstore is Eighth Day Books in Wichita, KS, and you can get a signed copy there. He’s fully stocked and you don’t even need to […]

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It’s getting close to when Christ was actually born! This year, the first visibility of the new moon of the Jewish seventh month will be on October 4. My favorite bookstore is Eighth Day Books in Wichita, KS, and you can get a signed copy there. He’s fully stocked and you don’t even need to […]

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Becoming a Christian What persuaded you to become a Christian? What is your origin story? What converted you from being against the Christian message to believing that Jesus rose from the dead for the forgiveness of sins? I know that the Bible teaches us that God is the ultimate cause of that change, but I’m […]

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Many struggle with the idea that God is in control. If he were, there seems to be a whole lot of things going wrong. However, the timing of the birth of Christ proves God has a plan from eternity past, that we can trust him, and that his plan leads to mercy, grace, and love. Join me on this journey of discovery, and experience the joy of the miracle!

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The Question: Thanks for your candid and generous response. Perhaps, you could give me your studied insight on my particular approach concerning the Resurrection. Consider this: When Jesus predicted his own resurrection — twice, I might add, by using his own power, didn’t that essentially nullify any intention of his becoming a sacrifice? I understand […]

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Life's rhythms encompass natural phenomena, human choices, and the quest for destiny. Seeking wisdom in nature and astrology is futile; true wisdom lies in God's revelation and governance.

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For those who proclaim Christ, it is important to remember that in spite of many of our current theological differences, we have a common origin that occurred almost 2,000 years ago on Sivan 6 (according to the Jewish calendar), which will fall this year on June 12, 2024: Pentecost. The Hebrews call it Shavuot, or […]

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