Tag: christianity
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Crossing the River!
There is something unique about crossing a river and we all have made those crossings when traveling in our cars over bridges. Sometimes the river may be quite wide, but the feeling we get is still the same. It’s that leaving one side and then reaching the land on the other side… a crossing over…
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Resting in faith!
We can often ask the question… what is faith? Simply, it is to rely on and trust in something or some person. But it is not meant to be a mental struggle where we tire ourselves out trying too hard to believe. Perhaps we need to stop and rest for a while. I recall an…
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SUBMISSION
What is submission? Is it a sign of personal weakness or perhaps the secret of personal strength? I guess, at the end of the day, the crucial question is who or what are we submitting to? We can submit to the laws of the land; we can submit to legal authorities… that is not only…
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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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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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24 ELDERS!
Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on earth and over the years has challenged many climbers to reach the summit. In fact so many are tackling the climb today there can be human traffic jams as they ascend the narrow routes. You may well ask, what has this got to do with 24 Elders? The…
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Your powerful VOICE!
We are all familiar with those speech bubbles seen in comics where the words of someone speaking are typed in. The meaning they convey together with the picture can have quite an impact! The spoken word can be a very powerful form of communication which has a significant capacity to bring about change. The above…
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JUDGEMENT DAY!
There is a certain complacency that life will go on as we know it, and the sun will continue to rise and set. But there is a timetable which God keeps, and the Lord shall return. It is this certainty that reminds us to maintain a daily relationship with Christ. There is also encouragement to…
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