November 1 Ps. 147:11 The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Years ago my late wife, Lily, and I bought a canoe to enjoy the outdoors. Our favorite river to canoe was the Saco in Maine. She was weak because of her Muscular Dystrophy. She had […]
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The main lessons of St. Paul This post was created with research help from ChatGPT by Online AI Introduction St. Paul’s teachings are foundational to Christian theology and cover a range of themes on faith, salvation, and Christian living. Here’s a summary of his core teachings with supporting verses: 1. Justification by Faith
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The Wisdom of Aphorisms Introduction This post created with the assistance of ChatGPT by OpenAI About a year ago I worked through Jordon Peterson’s Self Authoring exercise. When I came to the part asking what my aim for the future might be I decided to say I wanted to be wise. Today I said
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Famous Bible translators Introduction The Bible was first written in two languages. The Old Testament was written in Hebrew; The New Testament in Greek ( an informal form of that language that was the common language for much of the Middle East at the time Jesus lived). Over the centuries Christians continually desired to
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The Impact and Legacy of Missionaries Introduction A missionary has been defined as a believer who shares the Gospel in a culture other than his own. I often humorously say I qualify as a Yankee sharing the Gospel in Louisiana. True as this may be we usually think of missionaries as people who travel
Temptation I. Introduction Temptation is a desire to do something wrong or unwise. It often involves being enticed to sin. The Bible describes temptation in James 1:14-15: “But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and
Characteristics of a Holy Life A holy life is often characterized by a set of virtues, behaviors, and attitudes that reflect a deep commitment to spiritual principles and a relationship with the divine. To the extent we have developed a conscience most of us have a reasonably clear idea of the difference between good
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The Power and Importance of Small Groups in Christian Life Introduction A small group is ideally 3 to 8 people who gather together regularly for a more or less specific purpose. You might consider just two people as a friendship or partnership. More than 8 is more like a small congregation with multiple functions.
Pilgrimage Introduction A Pilgrimage Is journey, often to a sacred or significant place, undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons. People who go on a pilgrimage are seeking spiritual growth, fulfilling religious obligations, seeking forgiveness, healing, or enlightenment. Pilgrimage are taken in many cultures and religions throughout history. Origins and Historical Context There were Ancient practices
The Principle of Tithing 1. Definition of Tithing •Meaning: Tithing is the practice of giving one-tenth (10%) of one’s income or resources to God, usually through the church or religious organization. •Origin of the term: The word “tithe” comes from an Old English word meaning “tenth.” 2. Biblical References to Tithing •Old Testament Examples: