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The Shawshank Redemption: Choosing Hope in a Fallen World - Wesleyan (Genesis 3)

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In the depths of Shawshank State Penitentiary, the character Ellis “Red” Redding sits on a cold, metal bench, his weary eyes reflecting years of confinement. He describes the haunting transformation that takes place within those walls—a life marked by routine...

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Genesis 3

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