Tag: god
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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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A Companion for life!
There is an incident in the Gospel narrative where the disciples were out fishing in two boats. They had fished all night and caught nothing but Jesus asked them to put down their nets again. They caught so many fish that the nets were in danger of breaking and the other boat had to come…
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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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The reality of being Born Again!
We all know that treasured moment of seeing a recently born baby. Maybe your own, or that of a friend; or a mum in the local supermarket with her newborn. But we all feel that warming, as we are captivated by the wonder of a young life beginning. Natural birth is amazing and precious as…
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