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Quote for the Day
Some people would like to be filled with the Spirit for the thrill of it. They want to be thrilled and they would pay almost any price to get the thrill. However, they will not die to themselves, to the world, or to the flesh. A. W. Tozer
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God provides all we need
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What is Lent?
What is Lent? Lent starts each year on Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on February 18th. The season of Lent last for 40 days (excluding Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, that is the day before Good Friday. Lent is traditionally a time to prepare our hearts to commemorate the death of Jesus …
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Reflection on Mark 6:1-6
Scripture They were deeply offended and refused to believe in in him. Observation Jesus returns to Nazareth with his disciples. On the Sabbath Jesus goes to the synagogue where he teaches. At first, people are amazed at his wisdom and power to perform miracles. The amazement turns to scepticism when they realise that he is …
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Communist China still fears Christianity
From lifestienews.com Communist China still fears Christianity, and Jimmy Lai’s sentence proves it Sentencing a frail 78-year-old Catholic to 20 years in prison is no act of justice. It is a calculated death sentence meant to terrorize Hong Kong and crush Christian resistance. Jimmy Lai, Apple Daily founder, arrives at the Court of Final Appeal …
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Who is wise?