Category Archives: christians
To Pray Without Ceasing
I went into the weekend unsure of what God was calling me to do. I knew that my leading was to spend a weekend with Rob’s sister (who I’ll refer to as C from now on) and her husband (D), … Continue reading
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Transformation
I had an extraordinary Meeting for Worship today. I started my day rereading Martin Kelly‘s “The World Is Hungry for What We’ve Tasted” article from Friends Journal, October 2006. It stayed in the back of my mind throughout the beginning … Continue reading
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Paul
I’ve just finished reading Lattimore’s translation of Paul First Letter to the Corinthians. I have a real problem with Paul, in that I really don’t know what to make of him. At times, he says things that make me want … Continue reading
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Loving Our Enemies
People have argued for thousands of years about what the defining characteristic of man is. “Man is a social animal,” said one. “No, man is a political animal,” said another. “No, man is a possessive animal,” said one. “Not so,” … Continue reading
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Discernment
This morning I came upon Matthew’s version of the Mark quote I posted two days ago: Therefore, I tell you this, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven. … Continue reading
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Reading the New Testament
“Truly I tell you, all shall be forgiven the sons of men, their sins and their blasphemies as they may speak; but if one blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, he shall have no forgiveness ever, but shall be guilty of … Continue reading
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Religious Unity
My friend, Tope, who is converting to Catholicism, made a post on her livejournal that today is the first day of the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. (Her original post about it is here.) Christian Unity is a… … Continue reading
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