A New Era

So today I’m returning to the world of scripture study. I’m not sure how regular it will be—I’d like to think daily—but I’ve got a goal, and I’m starting towards it. My goal is simple: one verse per day, with my insights and commentary posted here. If it goes really well, I may break it off into a separate blog, but I’m not going to open that can of worms right now. So without any further ado, here we go!

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