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Stay Connected! The Year I Read the Bible Podcast is on its way!
Laurie is wrapping up the blog and video portion of The Year I Read the Bible with the publication of her book. Next up is a podcast! Stay tuned.

Laurie Larsen
May 303 min read
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Why Wasn’t Post-Resurrection Jesus Recognizable?
Jesus's friends didn't recognize him after he was resurrected. Some reasons were explainable, others were nothing short of supernatural.

Laurie Larsen
Mar 198 min read
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Pick Your Own Story! Resurrection Edition
There's no doubt that the four gospels contain inconsistencies in the coverage of the Resurrection. Does that mean we should not believe?

Laurie Larsen
Mar 107 min read
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A Deep Dive into Jesus’s Incredible Sacrifice
The crucifixion: that brutal, horrible, most painful of endings. But deep dive in to see God's incredible planning in every detail.

Laurie Larsen
Feb 157 min read
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Abiding in Jesus, the True Vine
A close look at Jesus's analogy "I am the True Vine." What did it mean then, and how can it guide our lives now?

Laurie Larsen
Feb 135 min read
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Peter’s Denial – What Was He Thinking?
How God takes Peter's worst mistake and turns it into the beautiful restoration of forgiveness.

Laurie Larsen
Feb 36 min read
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The Approach of a King
Oh, the joy and happiness of Palm Sunday. Don't you wish you were there?

Laurie Larsen
Jan 226 min read
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The Curious Case of Judas Iscariot
Did you ever wonder if Judas had a choice in his decision to betray Jesus?

Laurie Larsen
Jan 225 min read
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Jesus Knew All Along
Although it seemed to be a surprise to his disciples, Jesus Knew All Along what would happen.

Laurie Larsen
Jan 226 min read
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Praying for Miracles – What if They Work? (What If they Don’t?)
Do you believe in modern miracles? What does it mean if you pray for one and it doesn't happen? Is there something wrong with our faith?

Laurie Larsen
Jan 204 min read
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Jesus as the Ultimate Project Manager
Jesus’ lessons in project management can be applied to any major effort you’re facing in your own life.Â

Laurie Larsen
Nov 27, 20246 min read
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Will I Still Be Married in Heaven?
Jesus said that in heaven, we won't marry or be given in marriage. What exactly does that mean? Will I still be married to my spouse?

Laurie Larsen
Oct 19, 20245 min read
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You Ever Feel Like Somebody’s Watching You?
Jesus was constantly being watched -- by his followers, his disciples, the Pharisees. What can we learn from how he handled the spotlight?

Laurie Larsen
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Did John the Baptist Know Jesus … or Didn’t He?
We know John the Baptist was a distant cousin of Jesus, so why does he repeatedly act like he doesn't know who he is? Let's explore ...

Laurie Larsen
Sep 24, 20247 min read
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What About Baptism?
What is the purpose of baptism? Should it be done as an infant? Should it wait till the person decides for themselves? Let's find out.

Laurie Larsen
Aug 27, 20247 min read
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What's So Bad About Samaritans?
When we read the Good Samaritan parable and the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, do you wonder ... what's so bad about Samaritans?

Laurie Larsen
Aug 16, 20247 min read
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What About Me?
I have no doubt Jesus is the Son of God. But what if I lived back in 30 AD following Jesus around listening to him? Would I have believed?

Laurie Larsen
Aug 12, 20246 min read
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Why the Secrecy?
If Jesus was trying to spread the word, why did he often tell people he performed miracles for, "Don't tell anyone who I am."?

Laurie Larsen
Aug 6, 20246 min read
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Odd Things Jesus Did
Let's face it, some of the things Jesus did while on earth were, shall we say, odd? Let's dig into some of the more intriguing examples...

Laurie Larsen
Jul 26, 20247 min read
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Jesus Is Not Afraid of Messy – the Story of Legion
We all mess up because we're human. Maybe your life is messed up beyond fixing. Jesus isn't afraid of messy. He wants to help you, love you.

Laurie Larsen
Jul 15, 20245 min read
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