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Gideon is more than an underdog story

Choosing a favorite food is difficult. I want some qualifiers. Are we talking about breakfast food or dinner? Mexican food or Mediterranean? Similarly, when asked about my favorite person from the Bible, I struggle to answer. Are we talking men or women? Old or New Testament? One with a major narrative or one with a side story? Too many options. While I can’t choose a favorite, Gideon is high on the list. If you grew up in church, you probably know some of the Bible stories well — too well. You’ve heard them so many times that…