The “Paper Mario” series of games represent a massive departure from the simple “run and jump” side-scrolling adventures of a standard Mario game… these titles feature a narrative with actual depth, exploring each character’s motivations through thoughtful dialogue and true character development. But this deeper gaming experience also requires a deeper commitment from the player… while most of the stories in the Super Mario series are “paper-thin” allowing us to run through them quickly, the Paper Mario series is designed to reward those seeking more than a casual gaming experience. 

If our interest in God is limited to getting us into the best possible eternal endgame, we have missed the entire point of Christ’s redemptive work on the cross. He didn’t come just to offer us a path into heaven… He came to bring us into a deeper, fully reconciled relationship with our Heavenly Father. But this journey isn’t designed for a casual fan… we will only find as much of Him as we choose to seek out. Let’s open our eyes to the true purpose of our adventure and allow this new perspective to change the way we view our current circumstances in life… these levels were designed to draw us closer to the Lord. And if we are truly searching for Him with all of our hearts, He’s promised we will find Him.

So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. Acts 17:27

And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8a

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