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A prayer for the sick

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2020-02-06

Psalm 41 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them…
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Sun and Moon Symbolism In Christian Art

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2020-02-05

The synoptic gospels tell us that, at the moment Christ died, darkness swept over the land for three hours (Mark 15:33, Matthew 27:45, Luke 23:44-45). In manuscripts and painted works of art that depicted this event, color was frequently exploited to illustrate darkness and to create a dramatic setting. The…
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The Jesus Prayer

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2020-02-04

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have mercy on me
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A Prayer for Minimalists

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2020-02-04

Unclutter Our Lives By John Birch Unclutter our lives, Lord we have too much, consume too much, expect too much. Grant us perspective; to see this world through others’ eyes than just our own. Grant us compassion; where there is need to play our part not turn aside. Grant us…
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The Art Of Keng Sen Chong

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2020-02-03

Here’s a sample of the art of Keng Sen Chong, visual artist and pastor of Hope Evangelical Free Church (Chinese). You can find more of his art at the Overseas Ministries Study Centre (OMSC).
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A Lammas Blessing

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2020-02-01

Lammas Blessing Author unknown Blessing of the Seven Days that bring the world to life Blessing of the Sun and Moon that bring the seasons of the world Blessing of the Earth and Rain that form the cradle of the world Blessings of the Seed and Shoot that find birthing…
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The presentation of Jesus at the Temple

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2020-02-01

The following slideshow features paintings by various Christian artists from various cultures inspired by the story of Jesus being presented at the Temple soon after his birth. The gospel of Luke describes it this way: When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and…
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A Druid Prayer

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2020-01-31

A DRUID PRAYER From “A Book of Shadows” by Phylis Curott. Grant, Almighty, Thy protection And in protection, Strength And in strength, Understanding And in understanding, Knowledge And in knowledge, The knowledge of justice And in the knowledge of justice, The love of it And in that love, The love…
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Violence Can’t Murder Murder

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2020-01-20

Martin Luther King once said, “Violence may murder the murderer, but it doesn’t murder murder. Violence may murder the liar, but it doesn’t murder lies; it doesn’t establish truth…. Violence may go to the point of murdering the hater, but it doesn’t murder hate. It may increase hate. It is…
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Conflict Resolution as a Christian Practice

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2020-01-17

It strikes me that a lot of the practical matters discussed in the New Testament letters are about conflict resolution in one way or another. The letters might be addressing: social conflict (reconciling divisions, enduring persecution, loving one another, practicing hospitality), sexual conflict (infidelity, care within marriage), financial conflict (lawsuits,…
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