Daily Thoughts Archive

  • missionary work: changing attitudes

    missionary work: changing attitudes

    Page W9 of the 7/2 WSJ  speaks about a shift from spreading Christ’s word to an emphasis on living it. In 1910, the World Missionary Conference (of Protestant groups) held that the primary role of missionaries was to preach the gospel, build churches, etc. The 2010 conference (attended by [...]

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  • etc. by sarah: truly rejoicing?

    etc. by sarah: truly rejoicing?

    Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. That verse seems like such a simple verse to be able to fulfill. Yes, yes I’m so happy for you! Great, wonderful. Words that are easy to say to someone when it’s all [...]

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  • Getting Right with God:  Part II

    Getting Right with God: Part II

    I was thinking the other day about how sin makes my life miserable. I thought about how good life would be with no sin. But I can’t tell you how many times I have resolved to do better, to sin less, to follow God’s laws [...]

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  • Getting Right with God:  Part I

    Getting Right with God: Part I

    Does it ever seem as if a black storm cloud is hovering above you, tracing your every move? You dart right and left trying to get away, but it follows you with ease. Even when you venture inside, it clings. You plod on, and still [...]

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  • etc. by sarah: The Lord’s Prayer

    etc. by sarah: The Lord’s Prayer

    The Lord’s Prayer. What Christian doesn’t know it? Those words are probably the most often repeated words in the bible. However have we said it so often that we say it by rote? When is the last time you really paid attention to the words [...]

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