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STRUCTURE
We live our lives, interacting with one another and the world around us. But we take for granted that without structure nothing would function. For instance, consider travel, be it road, train or air… without structured rules there would be chaos. Or consider agriculture, with ploughing, sowing and harvest all structured to a timetable, to…
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Possibilities!
I recently watched a video of an Andean Condor being released back into the wild. It is one of the world’s largest flying birds with a wingspan of 10.5 feet. They soar majestically, catching thermal air currents high in the Andes Mountains. As its minders opened the cage it cautiously stretched its massive wings and…
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Conversion Dynamics!
Water baptism is a powerful symbol of Christian conversion. We belong to Christ and identify with him in his death and resurrection. Yet in itself, does not guarantee conversion has taken place. For conversion is a spiritual change which occurs in a person when they place personal faith in Jesus Christ. Understanding the dynamic of…
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An expanding Church!
One of the most encouraging things about the Christian Church is the fact that it continues to expand. You may belong to a small gathering of believers that meet in a small building, or you may attend a mega church which has hundreds of worshippers. But we all make up and are a part of…
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A Fireside Chat
A chat around the fireside is often an informal time of sharing personal experiences. Not getting too serious, certainly not arguing but a relaxing time of conversation about life. President Roosvelt liked to think of the audience as a few people seated around his fireside. So, let’s have a casual fireside chat about things relevant…
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Does God want you to be rich?
Essentially… YES! However, there is a requirement that one should be generous to others. It is good to remember that you can’t outgive God, so be rich toward others and God will be rich toward you. There is a principle here of reciprocity where we get back what we give out. It can be negative;…
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D’ont let the Fire go out!
There’s nothing worse than a fire that has gone out; just grey ash, charred wood, and maybe some lukewarm coals. The chance of the fire coming back to life is remote, short of a fresh start with kindling and paper… and the house is cold! When John the Baptist spoke about the Baptism with the…
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Marksmanship!
Focus and concentration is so important when aiming at a mark. Whilst we can be all over the shop when aiming at something, there is nothing more satisfying than hitting the mark. We all know the importance of accuracy in sport; goal scoring in soccer comes to mind, or amazing three-pointers in basketball…. the list…
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Increase your faith!
There is no question as to whether the Lord Jesus had faith. He had faith, period! Surely the essence of his faith was not whether it was weak or strong but rather the object of his faith. He knew that he belonged to God. the eternal God, the alpha and omega, the self-existent one…. the…
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Continuing in Christ!
I’m reminded of the Marathon race in the Olympic Games… it is long, but still important for each competitor to finish and enter the Stadium. Our Christian lives can be likened to a marathon; a race which is long and demands our total commitment to hang in there. It is so important to CONTINUE IN…
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