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Kindling Imagination for Kingdom Anticipation

The Warren & The World Vol 12, Issue 5

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It’s been a heavily theological week for me—between a paper I needed to write for a leadership development course at my church and my weekly Bible study’s focus being on seven key beliefs of Christianity, but for both of those things, I got to spend a lot of time thinking about the person of Jesus and what his coming to earth and sacrificing himself on our behalf really means for us, and well, that’s always a good thing to think about. Jesus himself said is so simply when he talked with Nicodemus that dark night that’s recorded in John’s Gospel: “”For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” There really isn’t a better story than that one.

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Be My Valenslime

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Carolyn Leiloglou shares a delightful picture book for the occasion.

  • The perfect Valentine is a book! That’s because February 14 also happens to be Book Giving Day… and I’ve got a Valentines Day picture book recommendation for you! Be My Valenslime by Kris Tarantino has just the right amount of sweet and silly. And it even has a deeper message about love.
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Walking in the Garden

Eden Flora considers the gardens of the Bible.

  • While I wish otherwise, I am not a gardener. What a delight it would be to have an herb garden or flowering plants in my back yard. But the only plant I have is one that sits next to my kitchen sink. And its yellowing leaves do not bode well for the longevity of its life cycle. Even so, I am drawn to the garden imagery God uses throughout the Bible.
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10 Types of Baggage Christian Moms Shouldn’t Carry

Emmanuel Abimbola reminds us that we are free from carrying some things.

  • In the journey of motherhood, the baggage of the past may weigh heavily on the shoulders: the guilt over perceived shortcomings, the worry about the uncertainties ahead, and the burden of unmet expectations. Yet, the essence of Christian living beckons mothers to release these burdens, for the Lord promises to carry our loads (Psalm 55:22).
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What if the more you shared, the less it would hurt?

 Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Logan Segel remind us that vulnerability can be a gift, even when our stories are dark and hard.

  • We get to interact with women most of the world had forgotten, because they are out of our sight: those behind bars. We get to see their smiles and hear their stories. And one story we’ll never forget is Dawn’s.
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A Ballad of Prequels and Stakes

E.R. Scrivener considers what it means to already know the end of the story.

  • If I’m being honest, I like to be a little afraid of the story.
    Epic fantasy stories—where the fate of an entire kingdom is at stake; love stories—when it seems as if those crossed stars will never align; and grand adventures—when I’m praying that my favorite characters will make it home alive, and whole. I yearn for that point in the story when mere curiosity slips into obsession, when I stay up all night with equal portions of fear and hope just to see how it all ends. 
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In Conversation With Michael J. Tinker: Getting to the Heart of the Gospel Through Song

James Witmer interviews Michael J. Tinker, who is running another Kickstarter to make more great music for kids!

  • Where do I start?! I’ve released six children’s albums and filmed a six episode ‘TV’ series. I have a family podcast, YouTube channel with tons of videos and animations, published books and toured shows throughout the UK and abroad.
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Something to Do with Your Kids

Want some good ideas for family activities this month? Mary Hanna Wilson has some great suggestions for February family fun!

Something to Watch

We could update this slightly with more recent events, but here’s a fun look back at brief history of the royal family.

Thanks for reading. We’re on your side. 

–The Story Warren Team

Carolyn Clare Givens
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