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  • The Gospel is often seen as good news for the meek and lowly, a comfort to the weary.

    The Gospel is often seen as good news for the meek and lowly, a comfort to the weary.
    2024/11/05
    "The Gospel is often seen as good news for the meek and lowly, a comfort to the weary. But perhaps the real challenge of the Gospel is that it isn’t meant to comfort us—it’s meant to disturb us."

    Yet, in Matthew 10:34, Jesus says, "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." This reminds us that the Gospel can disrupt the comfortable and shake us out of our routines, challenging us to change.

    Every day with "Holy Contradictions," we take a fresh look at the Gospel that surprises us and turns our world upside down. Join us for a dose of thought-provoking inspiration in under a minute, and bring your day to life with the words that set hearts ablaze.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.
    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "Ironically, the best way to handle people who mistreat us is to repay their hostility with even greater hostility."

    "Ironically, the best way to handle people who mistreat us is to repay their hostility with even greater hostility."
    2024/11/04
    "Ironically, the best way to handle people who mistreat us is to repay their hostility with even greater hostility. Yet, does this really satisfy anyone, or does it just add fuel to the fire?"

    But here’s what the Bible actually tells us in Romans 12:14: “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” This verse invites us to transform our response by choosing kindness over retaliation, shifting the cycle of harm into a path of healing.

    Start your day with a twist of divine irony! Subscribe to "Holy Contradictions" and get one thought-provoking insight each morning in under a minute—faster than your coffee can brew.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.
    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "Ironically, the quickest way to get what you want is to stop wanting it so much.."

    "Ironically, the quickest way to get what you want is to stop wanting it so much.."
    2024/11/03
    "Ironically, the quickest way to get what you want is to stop wanting it so much. The more we obsess over our desires, the further they seem to slip away."

    But in Psalm chapter thirty-seven, verse four (Psalm 37:4), we read: "Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." This verse reveals a surprising truth: when we shift our focus from our own wants to finding joy in God, our truest desires are fulfilled in ways we couldn’t imagine.

    Start your day with a paradox of faith! Subscribe to "Holy Contradictions" for daily ironies that might just change your life, delivered faster than your morning coffee brews.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.
    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "Ironically, true wealth means letting go of everything you own and living with nothing—maybe even living like you're sad and empty..."

    "Ironically, true wealth means letting go of everything you own and living with nothing—maybe even living like you're sad and empty..."
    2024/11/02
    "Ironically, true wealth means letting go of everything you own and living with nothing—maybe even living like you're sad and empty. But somehow, this makes you the richest of all."

    In the Bible, 2 Corinthians 6:10, it says: “Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.”This verse shows us that real riches come from a life filled with joy and generosity, not from possessions. A heart of faith finds happiness even in sorrow and shares love, making others rich regardless of wealth.

    Catch every paradoxical truth in “Holy Contradictions”—your daily dose of irony with an uplifting twist.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.

    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "True forgiveness only happens when the other person apologizes. Until then, you’re justified in holding a grudge."

    "True forgiveness only happens when the other person apologizes. Until then, you’re justified in holding a grudge."
    2024/11/01
    "True forgiveness only happens when the other person apologizes. Until then, you’re justified in holding a grudge."

    But Scripture offers a different perspective on the nature of forgiveness. In the book of Mark 11:25, it says, "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."

    This verse teaches us that forgiveness isn’t just a reaction; it’s a decision we make for our own peace and a clear heart. God invites us to forgive even when apologies may never come.

    If you’re ready to embrace unexpected truths, subscribe to "Holy Contradictions" for your daily dose of ironic wisdom—shorter than a coffee break but deeper than your morning cup.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.
    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "In a world blessed with abundance, famine shouldn't exist.."

    "In a world blessed with abundance, famine shouldn't exist.."
    2024/10/31
    "In a world blessed with abundance, famine shouldn't exist—but it does, exposing the unsettling truth that our prosperity often forgets the hungry."

    Yet, the Bible reminds us of a haunting warning in the Book of Amos 8:11: “The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land-not a famine of food or a thirst for water but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.”
    This verse reveals that there are deeper hungers than those of our stomachs—hungers that only faith can satisfy.

    Join us on "Holy Contradictions" and let a daily dose of heavenly wisdom fill your heart faster than food can fill your stomach.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.
    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "Crucifixion is humanity's ultimate defeat—a public symbol of humiliation and death."

    "Crucifixion is humanity's ultimate defeat—a public symbol of humiliation and death."
    2024/10/30
    "Crucifixion is humanity's ultimate defeat—a public symbol of humiliation and death."

    Yet, it became the world's most profound victory, a source of hope and salvation for countless people.
    While the cross was intended as a brutal end, the Bible presents it as a new beginning.
    In the book of Colossians 2:15 it says: "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross."
    This verse shows us that through the very act of crucifixion, Jesus stripped away evil’s power, turning an instrument of death into a declaration of victory over sin and darkness.

    Embrace the paradox! Follow Holy Contradictions for daily inspiration, reminding you that true power can emerge from apparent weakness.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.
    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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  • "True wisdom is knowing that everyone should think and act just like us. Differences only complicate things."

    "True wisdom is knowing that everyone should think and act just like us. Differences only complicate things."
    2024/10/29
    "True wisdom is knowing that everyone should think and act just like us. Differences only complicate things."

    But the Bible suggests something quite different. Romans 14:1: “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.” This verse reminds us to welcome others with an open heart, even if they see things differently. It’s about finding unity without demanding everyone conform to our way of thinking.

    Start your day with a challenge to embrace others! Subscribe to "Holy Contradictions" for fresh reflections to inspire you before your morning coffee.

    We’re excited to announce that, following the incredible success of our previous season, we’ve launched the next one with another 100 Bible quotes. We understand that some may view irony as the devil’s plaything, but here, it’s a tool to ignite curiosity and deepen our understanding of God’s Word—much like Joseph's story in Genesis 50:20 reminds us of the bigger picture.

    That’s why we’re thrilled to present *"Holy Contradictions: ❤️ Love, 😡 Hate, ✝️ Faith, and 🙏 Forgiveness in the Bible,"* a podcast hosted by Samuel Hollingsworth. In quick, 1-minute episodes, we explore divine contrasts and essential biblical themes like wisdom, justice, and peace, offering fresh insights that challenge and inspire. With new episodes dropping daily, subscribing makes perfect sense so you don’t miss out on anything. Let’s explore, learn, and grow in faith together! 🌟📖
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