When you think of popular Bible stories, like the Christmas story, you might imagine particular things — that Mary and Joseph were poor, that they traveled through the desert to get to Bethlehem, or even that Jesus was born in a dirty barn. But are those things really true?

Sometimes we approach Scripture with Western eyes and English translations that don’t give us a complete picture of the historical and cultural reality of these stories.

The new book, Wow! I Didn’t Know!: Things You Never Knew About the Stories of Jesus by Dr. Craig & Ginny Evans, dives deeper into Scripture to shine a light on common misconceptions and reveal the more likely facts that can not only deepen our understanding, but change the way we view the stories that many of us know by heart – not only the Christmas story, but many from Scripture.

Order your copy of Wow! I Didn’t Know!: Things You Never Knew About the Stories of Jesus, and leave a comment on the featured excerpt shared earlier this week for a chance to WIN a copy: https://incourage.me/?p=254539

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"If you listen to the news, you’ll only hear talk of division, but the conviction that you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you is alive and well. I have seen such goodness and grace over these past few months. Friends and neighbors have delivered meals and gift cards and offered to babysit. Strangers have donated clothes, toys, and school supplies.

Radical kindness will transform your world for the better."

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"While we are responsible for our actions, we aren’t responsible for how others respond. You can behave honorably even when someone treats you unfairly. You may do all you can to live in peace, but they still may not desire a relationship with you. You might not have closure, but you can have internal peace."

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As the season of Thanksgiving approaches, embrace the spirit of gratitude and let friends and loved ones know how much they mean to you with DaySpring’s collection of Thanksgiving cards! Each one a perfect blend of faith and love, these cards serve as a heartfelt reminder of God's blessings. Shop at DaySpring.com and choose the perfect card to share your gratitude this Thanksgiving season.

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

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"God’s heart beats for community. He Himself embodies community. He is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – three in one like that triple-braided cord – our model of community working seamlessly."

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As the season of Thanksgiving approaches, embrace the spirit of gratitude and let friends and loved ones know how much they mean to you with DaySpring’s collection of Thanksgiving cards! Each one a perfect blend of faith and love, these cards serve as a heartfelt reminder of God's blessings. Shop at DaySpring.com and choose the perfect card to share your gratitude this Thanksgiving season.

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

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The new book, Wow! I Didn’t Know!: Things You Never Knew About the Stories of Jesus by Dr. Craig & Ginny Evans, dives deeper into Scripture to shine a light on common misconceptions and reveal the more likely facts that can not only deepen our understanding, but change the way we view the stories that many of us know by heart.

Leave a comment: https://incourage.me/?p=254539
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As the season of Thanksgiving approaches, embrace the spirit of gratitude and let friends and loved ones know how much they mean to you with DaySpring’s collection of Thanksgiving cards! Each one a perfect blend of faith and love, these cards serve as a heartfelt reminder of God's blessings. Shop at DaySpring.com and choose the perfect card to share your gratitude this Thanksgiving season.

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

• Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more!
• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at incourage@dayspring.com.

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"We must cling together as compassion-bearers. We are called to care for one another as caregivers. The bond between women of faith can remake the world around us, just as Naomi and Ruth forged a new future together. We belong to each other, as women of the same world and women of the same God."

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As the season of Thanksgiving approaches, embrace the spirit of gratitude and let friends and loved ones know how much they mean to you with DaySpring’s collection of Thanksgiving cards! Each one a perfect blend of faith and love, these cards serve as a heartfelt reminder of God's blessings. Shop at DaySpring.com and choose the perfect card to share your gratitude this Thanksgiving season.

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

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"Humility is the posture closest to the Lord’s heart. Grace is found there. In that posture, the voice of the Lord becomes easier to hear."

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The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

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• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at incourage@dayspring.com.

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"I started to recite The Lord’s Prayer in my mind, trying to refocus and remember how Jesus taught His disciples to pray."

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Pick up the fall issue of DaySpring’s Everyday Faith Magazine! You’ll find tips on how to study the Bible with intentional gratitude, read excerpts from new books and devotionals, be invited to consider what it can look like to trust God through difficult seasons, and discover autumn traditions and recipes. Get your copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local Sam’s Club, Costco, CVS, Walmart, or wherever you buy magazines.

The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.

Connect with (in)courage:

• Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more!
• Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives.
• Email us at incourage@dayspring.com.

Leave a podcast review on Apple!