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" Miracles are supposed to point us to Him, but we can get to God without miracles. It is God himself we should long for rather than for the miracles that point to him. To get caught up in wanting miracles is a bit like thinking the destination of a road trip is the highway you're supposed to take. "

Eric Metaxas

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Destination

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" Christians who enjoy and support art and culture, who make it a priority in their lives, and who reach out to those in the arts instead of reflexively pushing them away, can help bring the culture toward a renewed appreciation of goodness, truth, and beauty. And that is good for everyone. "

" Men and women are complements to each other, physically and otherwise. "

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" We may have city lights and the glow of touch screens to obscure our view, but God's world is still near at hand, even right here in New York City where I live. "