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Liturgy & The Letter-G Word
Liturgy can present the letter-G word: God. However knowing God personally is much more than a word or a ritual. It requires direct encounter followed by daily surrender to and obedience to His will. Liturgy began as spiritual life, as … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, bowing, chanting, God, habit, knowing God personally, memory, relationship with God, religious academics, religious ceremonies, religious information, religious innovation, religious talks, religious tradition, revelation, revival, Scriptures, singing, the g-word
Tagged having a form of godliness, knowing God, liturgy, Paul of Tarsus, religion, rites, ritual
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Why Is Christmas The Most Celebrated Day Of The Year?
Why all the fuss and effort to celebrate the Christmas season? You know. The most celebrated day of the year is about the arrival of Jesus Christ on planet Earth. Isn’t it amazing all the time, effort, and money that … Continue reading
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Jesus (And The Thoughts He Brings To My Mind)
I wrote down “Jesus.” Now I am going to write what comes from my heart. I love Jesus. He is more real to me than the air I breathe. He sustains me, strengthens me, comforts me, challenges me, inspires me, … Continue reading
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The Most Important Letter Ever Written
Most people have probably never heard of what I consider to be the most important letter ever written in the history of the world. This letter was written around 50-60 AD and sent from Jerusalem to Antioch in Syria. Why … Continue reading
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What Skin Color Is Your Church?
Here is a question for you: What skin color is your church? Should churches that represent Heaven and all of its glorious human diversity (people from “every kindred and every tribe”) be able to be identified by the prominent skin … Continue reading
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