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'Biblical worldview'. The term means literally a 'view of the world', a biblically informed perspective on all of reality. A worldview is like a mental map that tells you how to navigate the world effectively. It is the imprint of God's objective truth on our inner life.

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Nancy Pearcey
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: January 1
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Nancy Randolph Pearcey
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