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About Dayne Batten
Dayne Batten is blessed to be a follower of Jesus, a husband to a wonderful wife, and a father to three fun-loving boys. He works as a data scientist by day but loves to dabble in theology whenever he gets the chance. He's particularly passionate about approaching the Bible as a work of literature and frequently gets excited enough to want to share what he learns with others.
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Understanding Jesus' First Miracle
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How Ruth and Boaz Represent God's Love
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Explaining Ruth, Boaz, and the Threshing Floor
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Pre-marital Sex Doesn't Reflect Gospel Love
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How the Gospel Should Shape our Sex Lives
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Purity Culture's False Promises
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3 Reasons Sexual Compatibility is a Bad Idea
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For Christians, Adoption Reflects the Gospel
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How the Argument for Premarital Sex Has Changed
Secular culture used to say premarital sex was fun. Now, culture says... read more
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