The birth of Jesus is not‚ what one would expect for the human manifestation of God. Simple accommodations‚ unusual adoring guests‚ murderous intentions by the government‚ and Jesus’ awareness‚ early on‚ of His mission‚ can be clearly observed in the first years of Jesus’ life. Because of the decree from Caesar‚ that all men must return to their hometown and be counted‚ Joseph and Mary traveled far‚ from their home in Nazareth‚ to a small town called Bethlehem. As they arrived‚ it was evident that
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The Bible is a written collection of scriptures with divine inspiration to be lead and guided by the Holy Spirit. I can say that these Sacred Scriptures of God are representations of our life. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” -Proverbs 18:21 Every word that comes out from our mouth is powerful enough to make an impact on our life
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brought forgiveness and salvation. Sanders is pointing out that Christians need to understand that being fully united with Christ is always being united with the Trinity God‚ not just the Second person (Sanders 172). For the fuller‚ richer Christian life‚ there needs to be a shift in the paradigm from Jesus-only-orientation to the Trinity God and praying with the knowledge of Trinitarianism which will result in more impactful prayer life. Sanders’ first argument is that Christians
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Fulfilling a thirst for the devotion of God formed the Puritans beliefs and values. The Puritans strongly believed‚ that God intervenes actively in their life’s. They believed that God is present in every human action and natural phenomenon. Punishments would come upon them as the wrath of God or a reward. No one could know whether or not he is predestination for salvation‚ but when one obeys God’s will and succeeds in his life he probably is. As a result‚ the Puritans tried to obey every single
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What does an obedient heart mean to you? There can be many perspectives of what the word “obedience” means‚ but only a few can fit the meaning of an obedient heart. One definition from of obedience is: “To comply with or follow the commands‚ restrictions‚ wishes‚ or instructions of” This definition fits well for a part of the meaning‚ but it is not the full definition. My definition of an obedient heart is to follow and obey one’s commands‚ with a willing attitude. To obey does not mean you have
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the confidence of his victory. “The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught‚ that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear bto hear as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear‚ and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. I gave my back to those who strike‚ and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced;
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The Christian counselors of today‚ like all Christians are called to encourage and assist others to a place of spiritual maturity in their lives. Functioning through the Spiritual Gifts God has equipped us with allows us to reach the minds‚ hearts‚ and lives of the clients we will effect through the model of counseling. Although some of these clients will be difficult to reach in the outset‚ if we establish a caring relationship with the client‚ know what method of counseling we plan to use for
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In the name of the Father‚ and of the Son‚ and of the Holy Spirit. The people reply: Amen. 2. Then the Priest‚ extending his hands‚ greets the people‚ saying: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ‚ and the love of God‚ and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Or: Grace to
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Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:14-21 “God created man in His own image…” Genesis 1:27 And God created man. A creation created not to live in congruence of Him‚ but created to live in the likeness of Him. God created man. A creation designed not for an attribution of a complete equality with Him. Indeed‚ the great God created man! As a Master who needs not another master‚ but a disciple; as a King who needs not another king‚ but a servant; as a Bridegroom who needs not another bridegroom‚ but a
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exists within you and is constantly working in your life. In Jeremiah 29:11‚ it says “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you‚ says the LORD‚ thoughts of peace and not of evil‚ to give you a future and a hope.” How reassuring is it to know that God gives us hope; it is something that he places in our body when creating us. Langston Hughes says it perfectly‚ “Hold fast to dreams‚ for if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird‚ that cannot fly.” Hughes shows dreams as something special in our minds
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