Tag: ecclesiastes
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in the time of old age
Funerals and Feasts It seems that Providence has brought me to more funerals than feasts lately. We thank God for those wedding feasts and monthly social gatherings of friends. Births of children and grandchildren bring great joy to the hearts of the living and memories of our aging generation. But now that I have surpassed…
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5 friends, a few mentors and family
Paul – Barnabas and other Friends Recalling our journeys with friends How many friends have you had in this brief journey of your life? In the cover photo from my copy of “Friendship” Emerson suggests that we miss much and mostly undervalue those dear souls we briefly encounter in life. Acts of the apostles’ friends…
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a Who’s Who of Paul’s Three Missionary Journeys
Now that we have settled the ‘Where Next?’ of Paul’s second missionary journey (after his separation from Barnabas), before we proceed further let’s take a helpful glance at the ‘Who’s Who’ of Paul’s missionary journeys. 1st Missionary Journey Antioch-Cypress Paul & Barnabas with John Mark Pamphylia-Pisidia-Syria Paul & Barnabas without John Mark A threefold cord…
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Obituary: Soul-searching men & women of Dust
Obituary – a Haunting Melody This may seem like a new series, but I want to add insight to three original posts from July 2014. And what does an obituary of sweet Georgia Brown have to do with it? Simple, her life little remembered resounds in a melody which has always haunted my mind with…
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God’s Love Through John: Of water and the Spirit
“Truly I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Christ Jesus – Gospel of John 3:5 The Apostle John begins his Good News with creation then proceeds to verify the identity of Christ as prophesied and witnessed in Jesus’ earthly ministry. Previously I…
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A River of Redemption Flowing from Eden – Justice
Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the LORD your God is giving you. -Deuteronomy 16:20 ESV
