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God Knows the Plans He has for You

March 26, 2013 By Peter Krol

Knowable Word LogoI’m sure you’ve heard of Jeremiah 29:11 (“For I know the plans I have for you…”).  Perhaps you’ve wielded it against some disappointed sufferer struggling to make sense of difficult decisions.  Perhaps you’ve found hope from it yourself.

Thomas Turner, writing for Relevant Magazine, cogently warns us to “Stop Taking Jeremiah 29:11 Out of Context.”  It’s a good reminder that context matters.

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