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Stories that make Scripture come alive | Bi-Weekly Newsletter from Alexandra

Published about 18 hours ago • 1 min read

Step Into the Story of Scripture...

Hi Reader,

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Some of us have walked with Scripture for many years.

We’ve highlighted the same verses, underlined the same passages, and prayed through the familiar stories of Jesus, His followers, and the early church.

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And yet — sometimes we forget that these were real people living in a real world.

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Streets with dust beneath their feet.

Homes filled with fear, hope, and prayer.

A temple that stood in glory — and then fell.

Political tension, oppression, spiritual hunger, miracles, pressure, awakening.

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We know the Bible is true.

But sometimes we struggle to feel the reality of it.

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This is where historical storytelling matters, Reader.

It helps our hearts catch up with what our minds already believe.

It allows us to encounter God’s work in a tangible way — seeing what He did then, and what He is still doing today.

And that’s exactly what this week’s podcast conversation invites us into.

This Week’s Episode

​Bringing the Early Church to Life: Cry for Jerusalem with Author & Scientist Dr. Ward Sanford​

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Dr. Ward Sanford is a hydrogeologist and researcher turned biblical historian, who has spent years studying first-century Judea and the writings of Josephus. From this work, he wrote a four-book historical Christian novel series called Cry for Jerusalem.

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What I love about his writing is that it doesn’t invent stories to inspire us — it reconstructs the world where our faith was born.

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His novels:

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  • Honor the historical reality of Jesus
  • Build bridges between Jewish and Christian history
  • Bring to life the cultural tensions of the early church
  • Give voice to real men and women wrestling with faith, fear, hope, and survival

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They remind us:

We are not so different from them, Reader.

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They, too, lived in uncertain times.

They, too, faced pressure and confusion.

They, too, had to choose: Rome or God. Culture or calling. Comfort or courage.

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Why This Matters

Fiction, when grounded in truth, helps us see and feel Scripture again.

And in a world searching for clarity, this matters more than ever.

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Because the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are not myth.

They happened in a real place, among real people — different times, same God.

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Dr. Sanford’s research brings history, prophecy, and faith together in a way that strengthens confidence and awakens wonder.

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Listen to the Episode:

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Explore the

Cry for Jerusalem Series

​Books & Audiobooks​

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More research, historical notes & updates:

​https://cryforjerusalem.com​

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I pray this episode helps you see Scripture with renewed awe and remember that our faith is rooted in something real, historical, and unshakable.

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Until next time, Reader — stay curious, stay rooted, and stay close to Christ.

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With love and grace,

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Alexandra ✗⚬ﾒ𝟶

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NE 35th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
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Alexandra Alvarez

I am a strategic creative and I partner with passionate, driven and courageous humans who fear their dreams may be too big, but long to leave a great legacy. I help them connect with themselves, their creator and the endless possibilities that are available to them when they look for what ignites, research possibilities and take faithful decisive actions.

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