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The Prayer of Praise

  Let’s focus on the first part of the Jesus Prayer, Lord Jesus Christ:     Lord He is Master, I am servant. Jesus He is my Savior. Acts 4:12 (NIV) Salvation is found in no one else,for there is … Continue reading

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The Jesus Prayer

  Our Russian pilgrim from yesterday’s post found the key to continuous prayer. He happened on a wise man who taught him The Jesus Prayer. His mentor advised him to first say it 3,000 times a day, then 6,000 times, … Continue reading

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The Unceasing Prayer

  1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Do you?   Not a chance! Every now and then I give it a try It’s a good goal There’s a little book, “The Way of the Pilgrim” (available on the internet … Continue reading

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Shelter from God’s Power?

  As reported in The Guardian (and elsewhere), China is closing some Christian churches and imprisoning their pastors.   “Researchers say the current drive, fuelled by government unease over the growing number of Christians and their potential links to the … Continue reading

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Glorious Epiphany

“We worship Jesus. Our faith sees Him go from the manger to the cross, and from the cross right up to the throne, and there where God the Father dwells, amidst the unendurable glory of the divine presence stands the … Continue reading

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Simple and Striking Epiphany

From the dictionary definition of Epiphany: “an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking” –from Merriam-Webster   Grasp the reality: Jesus, come to earth to save the world.

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Conspicuous Epiphany

  2 Timothy 1:9-10 (NIV) This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light … Continue reading

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Epiphany Revealed

  An epiphany is a revelation. The Wise Men had an epiphany. They saw with their own eyes the Christ Child, Emmanuel, God-with-Us, the Savior of the world.   Remember God’s promise to Abraham? Genesis 22:18 (NIV) Through your offspring … Continue reading

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It’s Epiphany!

  January 6, Epiphany. What’s it to you?     Not much The 12th day of Christmas The Wise Men arrive Time to take down the tree This 12th day after Christmas traditionally celebrates the Magi’s worship of the Christ … Continue reading

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Shelter for Trafficking

No one is in favor of human trafficking (except those who profit from it). Those who view pornography may well be fueling something they claim to abhor. How do they know the images they watch are from consenting adults?   … Continue reading

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