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Shine So Others See

by Nick DeYoung on October 27th, 2022

"...let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16Let your light shine before others. These are the words of Jesus, the foundation of our faith. What does Jesus tell us to do here and why?Our life is to - ShineWhy - So others seeSee what - Our good worksTo what purpose - So they may give glory to GodPretty simple, i... Read More

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