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“When we see through the lens of God's truth, revealed primarily in his Word, everything comes into sharper focus. Suddenly, we'll see that everything is integrated and overlapping - that the world is not divided between the sacred and the secular, but there's one life, and God is the Master of all of it. God knows all things, past, present, and future, and is all-wise; when we train ourselves to see more as he sees, we'll pursue the things he values and seek to live before him as our primary audience.”

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Kenneth Boa
Kenneth Boa

Kenneth Boa, born on July 22, 1945, is a renowned Christian author and theologian. His works cover a wide range of topics including theology, biblical studies, and Christian ethics, and have been well-received by a broad audience. more

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