“For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:22-24) Hi Fighter, The Christian message is counter cultural. That’s my summary […]
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The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.” Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” But
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From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it,
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“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” (Psalm 23:6) Greetings Fighter. This verse from the twenty-third Psalm heralds the arrival of Shepherding Sunday. It’s celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday of Easter. It’s the day when
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“After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and
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They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat on him, and took the reed and struck
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Hi Fighter, I’m finally resurfacing after a few very intense weeks. Specifically, over the last four weeks I’ve: Boxed my old nemesis, Dimitry Patsouris Helped raise some funds for the men of Manus Island Overseen the Australian tour of human-rights activist, Rev. Stephen Sizer Celebrated Easter All of the above have been worthwhile and exciting
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