I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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WE DO NOT WIN BY THE “MIGHT OF OUR HORSES”
While being stoned Stephen, being like Jesus, prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” (Acts 7:59) I hear of the martyrs of our day. … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness, leaders, persecution, prayer
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TRUTH/FAITHFUL CARE
Psalm 43:3. Two copyrights NIV. One version: “send me your light and your truth, let them lead me…” and the other is: “send me your light and your faithful care, let …” I find out of twenty translations, eighteen say … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, faith, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible translation, God's faithfulness, persecution, Psalm 43:3, truth
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GOD’S FAITHFUL CARE, GOD’S TRUTH
Okay, folks, what do you think? I have two NIV Bibles; one has last copyright date 1984, the other is 2011. I am surprised they are not alike. Why would two NIV not be identical? My issue this morning is … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God's love, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible translations, death of Christians, doubt, Egyptian Christians, faith, God's care, persecution, truth
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