‘God helps those who help themselves’. So, I’m told. Indeed, some people tell me that it’s in the Bible. It’s not, and indeed, this reading from the book of Joshua suggests the exact opposite – namely, that once you start helping yourself, God stops helping you!
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God Helps Those Who Help Themselves … NOT! Read More »
“At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way, they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you, but unless you repent you will all
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Choosing Compassion Over Fear Read More »
“After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” (Genesis 15:1-2)
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Dare we Cut a Covenant with God? Read More »
We must choose our Life-Stories with care!
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Choose Your Life-Story Carefully! Read More »
“Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.” (Exodus 34:29) This coming Sunday marks the ‘Feast of the Transfiguration’ , when we remember that
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“Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.” (Genesis 45:4-5) Hi Fighter, These verses
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Hang On to Your Dreams Read More »
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied… But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry” (Luke 6:20-21, 24-25) If
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The Marxist Jesus! Read More »
faith is a very personal thing, but THE FAITH is bigger (and better) than all of us
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Christianity was NEVER my idea Read More »
“Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things,
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Love Endures All Things! Read More »
“All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel.” (Nehemiah 8:1) Starting again is difficult. Getting kicked out of a job you love, and trying to start a different career Having
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