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2024-03-28T22:57:03Z
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Despair or Hope?
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2024-03-25T16:28:45.000Z
2024-03-25T16:28:45.000Z
Johnny R. Almond
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<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11019906265,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11019906265,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11019906265?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="453" height="302" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> By Pastor Johnny R. Almond</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong>Frederick Buechner writes this about Palm Sunday: “Despair and hope travel the road to Jerusalem together, as they travel every road we take—despair at what in our madness we are bringing down on our own heads, and hope in him who travels the road with us and for us, who is the only one of us all who is not mad.”</p><p> </p><p> Journeying through life, we have mixed emotions—angst thinking about current events of war, starvation, international unrest, and political chaos; optimism meditating on the promise of a new Jerusalem, a new earth without sickness, pain, death or sin. </p><p> </p><p> Konrad Adenauer, German chancellor, told Billy Graham, “If Jesus Christ is not alive, then I see no hope for this world.” Imagining what it would be like were there no resurrection, Paul wrote “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching amounts to nothing and your faith is futile, you are still in your sins, and those who have died with faith in Christ have perished.” (1 Corinthians 15:14-18 MLB) It’s like saying, “Suppose the sun did not rise tomorrow, then what? There would be only darkness and confusion and despair. But the sun has come up, and we walk in the light without fear.”</p><p> </p><p> Jesus travels the road of life with us. He made a promise to remember— “I am with you all the days until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). And God is for us, so even death cannot separate us from his love (Romans 8:31, 38). </p><p> </p><p> Years ago, someone gave me a piece of newspaper with these anonymous words: “Refuse to be discouraged by the many signs that planet earth is the insane asylum of the solar system.” Sometimes I wonder.</p><p> </p><p> C.S. Lewis wrote of the trilemma—Jesus is either a lunatic, liar, or Lord. Considering Jesus’ teachings, life and love, we call him Lord. Reflecting on the condition of our world and our own heart, one question remains to be answered—Is Jesus Christ “the only one of us all who is not mad”? </p><p> </p><p> Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote about people who have many material things, but “care nothing about how long they have been given to live because they can no longer think up ways to spend their hours.” Believing a paradise without sadness or sighs will materialize is not a mark of insanity, but a sign of implicit trust in God (Isaiah 26:3). Hope triumphs over despair, bringing perfect peace to one whose mind is stayed on God, whatever happens in this crazy world. </p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12127012495,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><br /> <img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12127012495,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12127012495?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="142" /></a></p><p> </p></div>
Enslaved to the Eternal
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2024-03-18T14:59:35.000Z
2024-03-18T14:59:35.000Z
Johnny R. Almond
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<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12296180265,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12296180265,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="214" alt="12296180265?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Onesimus is no longer just a slave; he is a beloved brother, especially to me.<br /> Now he will mean much more to you, both as slave and brother in the Lord.<br /> </em> Philemon 1:16 NLT</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Christ represents you before God—interceding for potential slaves to sin.<br /> Your Savior’s prayers on your behalf prove His unconditional love.<br /> Your Defense Counsel argues your case before My throne.<br /> Celebrate acquittal, rest assured of His love, be confident of His help.<br /> The accuser points out failures—the Advocate pardons and protects.<br /> The care of the Lord is your reason for hope.<br /> You are forgiven.</p><p><br /> Christ reconciles you to God—bridging the gap between us caused by sin.<br /> The price of salvation joins our hearts—mercy unites you with your Creator.<br /> The Sinless Lamb took all your trespasses on His shoulders.<br /> In exchange, He gave you the love of His heart—that is unfair, but grace.<br /> You were a runaway prodigal, but you came home—now there is peace.<br /> The celebration of the Lord is your song of joy.<br /> We are friends.</p><p><br /> Christ redeemed you from slavery to sin—paying a debt you could not pay.<br /> The path to serenity is open—He unshackles you from awful addiction.<br /> Make sin a lifestyle and you will self-destruct—follow Me and you will soar.<br /> Peace of mind is not found at the Devil’s carnival—only in My company.<br /> Stay near My heart and I will teach you heaven’s freestyle jig of joy.<br /> The cost of liberation has been paid at Skull Hill.<br /> You are free.</p><p><br /> Christ reinforces you to serve God—strengthening you to do My will.<br /> The privilege of slavery to Me is a little-known secret—the key to joy.<br /> To be My servant gives you a noble purpose and a promise beyond time.<br /> When I make a difference in you, you can make a difference in your world.<br /> Make Me your Master and you will never suffer bondage to the evil one.<br /> The chains of love never chafe.<br /> You are focused.<br /> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12246177863,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12246177863,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" width="142" alt="12246177863?profile=RESIZE_180x180" /></a></p><p> </p><p>© Pastor Johnny R. Almond </p><p>Day 353, <em>Gentle Whispers from Eternity</em></p><p>Book available at <a href="">www.Amazon.com&nbsp</a>;</p><p> </p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-03-05T06:21:52.000Z
2024-03-05T06:21:52.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: Genesis 21:33</p><p> <em>And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the</em> <em>name of </em><em>the Lord, the Everlasting God</em>.</p><ul><li>The everlasting covenants and promises are conditional (i.e., Jeremiah 7</li><li>Salvation is absolutely free in the finished work of Jesus Christ, but it requires repentance and faith.</li><li>Jesus calls His new relationship with believers "a new covenant" ( Matt. 26:28; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20; 1 Cor. 11:25).</li><li>It is both a legal pronouncement (forensic) and a call to Christlikeness ( Matt. 5:48; Rom. 8:29-30; 2 Cor. 3:18;….</li><li>Believers are not saved by their performance, but unto obedience (Eph. 2:8-<u>10</u>; 2 Cor. 3:5-6)</li><li>Godly living becomes the evidence of salvation, not the means of salvation (i.e., James and 1 John).</li><li>However, eternal life has observable characteristics!</li></ul><p>No one created God. He always existed and always will continue to exist.</p><p>..<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p></div>
Praying for Government and the Military
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2024-03-05T05:05:05.000Z
2024-03-05T05:05:05.000Z
Lilian Schmid
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<div><p>Dear friends </p><p>During the month of March we are praying for the Sphere of Government and the Military </p><p>Click here below to see the prayer strategy for this month. </p><p><a href="https://prayerstrategy.org/government-and-the-military-in-2024/">https://prayerstrategy.org/government-and-the-military-in-2024/</a></p><p> Lilian Schmid</p><p><em>Bjorn and Lilian Schmid</em></p><p><em>Prayer Strategists and Coordinators </em></p><p><em>Prayer Strategy Spheres of Influence </em></p><p><em><a href="http://www.prayerstrategy.org/">www.prayerstrategy.org</a> </em></p><p><em><a href="mailto:info@prayerstrategy.org">info@prayerstrategy.org</a> </em></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-03-04T04:35:02.000Z
2024-03-04T04:35:02.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: James 1:13</p><p><em>Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.</em></p><ul><li>God is not the source of evil (Eccl. 15:11, 15, 20).</li><li>God has no connection or experience with evil.</li></ul><p>God does not tempt so as to destroy, but He does test so as to strengthen</p><p>..<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-03-02T09:25:36.000Z
2024-03-02T09:25:36.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: John 1 4:23</p><p><em>Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word ; and</em> <em>My Father will love him, </em><em>and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him."</em></p><ul><li>The disciples' love for Jesus will be seen in their love for one another (John 14:15,21).</li></ul><p>..<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-02-28T05:36:11.000Z
2024-02-28T05:36:11.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: <strong> </strong>1 Samuel 15:29</p><p><em>And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for </em><em>He is not a man that He should change His mind.</em></p><p><em># </em>The attributes as descriptions of God (1 Chr. 29:11.)</p><ol><li>will not lie</li><li>will not change His mind (clarified as not like a human)</li></ol><p>Repentance can affect God's will. If not, what is the purpose of intercessory prayer?</p><p>..<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-02-25T04:07:27.000Z
2024-02-25T04:07:27.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: <strong> </strong>1 John 1:9</p><p><em> If we confess our sins, </em><em>He is faithful </em><em>and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.</em></p><ul><li>Believers continue to agree with God that they have violated His holiness (Rom. 3:23).</li><li>Jesus' death is the means of forgiveness, but sinful mankind must respond and continue to respond in faith to be saved (John 1:12; 3:16).</li><li>God takes our sins seriously, yet He has provided the means for our forgiveness in the substitutionary death of Christ (Rom. 3:21-31).</li><li>Believers who continue to commit acts of sin need restoration of fellowship.</li></ul><p>Our God is a faithful God. Whatever He speaks in His Word is true. Whatever He promises, will come to pass. He will keep all His covenants</p><p>..<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Encounter Jesus Daily
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/encounter-jesus-daily
2024-02-17T03:43:51.000Z
2024-02-17T03:43:51.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><a href="https://youtu.be/f25GoxwbCvU">https://youtu.be/f25GoxwbCvU</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day-16
2024-02-13T13:47:02.000Z
2024-02-13T13:47:02.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><a href="https://web.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099/permalink/3616974188590787/">https://web.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099/permalink/3616974188590787/</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-02-13T08:02:26.000Z
2024-02-13T08:02:26.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: <strong>Philippians 3:10</strong></p><p><em>“that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; ”</em></p><ul><li>As believers share Jesus' victory, they also share His ministry (Matt. 10:24; Luke 6:40; John 13:14-16; 15:20; 17:18; 20:21; 2 Tim. 3:12)</li><li>Believers must be dead to sin and self and alive to God 16:24-26; Rom. 6:1-11; Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:3)</li></ul><p>True life is preceded by death to the old life!</p><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-02-07T18:37:37.000Z
2024-02-07T18:37:37.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Gal 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.</p><ul><li>Some have fallen away from grace</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-02-01T16:11:17.000Z
2024-02-01T16:11:17.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong><em>Acts 5:1-3</em></strong><em> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?”</em></p><p><strong><em>2 Timothy 3:13</em></strong><em> But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.</em></p><ul><li>Peter, through this gift, discerned that Ananias and Sapphira's hearts were filled with Satan's lies. They held back a portion of money which had been pledged to the ministry.</li></ul><p># distinguishing between spirits insures the body of Christ against the infiltration of deceivers.</p><ul><li>Through the distinguishing between spirits, we can know when we are being deceived either by Satan through people or situations, or by people themselves. This revealed knowledge becomes our protection.</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-01-25T19:21:29.000Z
2024-01-25T19:21:29.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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Verse of the Day
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2024-01-25T19:15:34.000Z
2024-01-25T19:15:34.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>Verse of the Day: Isaiah 55:8-11</p><p>"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord. "For <em>as</em> the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth , And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding <em>in the matter</em> for which I sent it.</p><ul><li>God's ways are beyond our understanding</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-01-24T08:07:12.000Z
2024-01-24T08:07:12.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: Romans 9:11</strong></p><p><strong><em>“for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God's purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls,”</em></strong></p><ul><li>God's choice was not meant to exclude, but to include! The Messiah will come from a select seed, but He will come for all (who exercise faith (Rom. 2:28-29; 4:3, 22-25; Romans 10).</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3599217737033099</a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives">https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-01-15T05:09:00.000Z
2024-01-15T05:09:00.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 18:2-3</p><p>The LORD <em>is</em> my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, <em>and</em> my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, <em>who is worthy</em> to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.</p><ul><li>The horn of salvation (Luke 1:69-71)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-01-10T17:56:01.000Z
2024-01-10T17:56:01.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 17:15</p><p> As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.</p><ul><li>The resurrection predicted (Luke 24:6)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-01-05T04:22:11.000Z
2024-01-05T04:22:11.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 16:9-11</p><p>Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.</p><p>For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence <em>is</em> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <em>there are</em> pleasures for evermore.</p><ul><li>Was not to see corruption (Acts 2:31; 13:35 )</li><li>Was to arise from the dead (John 20:9 )</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day-6
2024-01-03T16:40:52.000Z
2024-01-03T16:40:52.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 9:7-10</p><p>But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.</p><p>And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.</p><ul><li>Judge the world in righteousness (Acts 17:31)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
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2024-01-02T17:40:22.000Z
2024-01-02T17:40:22.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 8:5, 6</p><p>For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all <em>things</em> under his feet:</p><ul><li>His humiliation and exaltation (Hebrews 2:5-9)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day-4
2023-12-30T03:48:52.000Z
2023-12-30T03:48:52.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 8:2</p><p><strong>“</strong>Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.”</p><ul><li>The mouths of babes perfect His praise (Matthew 21:16)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day-3
2023-12-30T02:57:52.000Z
2023-12-30T02:57:52.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 2:12</p><p>Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <em>from</em> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <em>are</em> all they that put their trust in him.</p><ul><li>Life comes through faith in Him (John 20:31)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
ADULTÈRE – FORNICATION
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/adultere-fornication
2023-12-22T18:18:47.000Z
2023-12-22T18:18:47.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>ADULTÈRE – FORNICATION</strong></p><p>I. Les chrétiens ne doivent pas commettre l’adultère:</p><ol><li>Pour éviter la fornication, quechaque home ait sa propre femme - 1 Cor 7:2.</li><li>Celui qui répudie sa femme, sauf pour infidélité, l’expose à l’adultère - Matt 5:32; 19:9.</li><li>Car c’est du cœur que viennent les adultères et les impudicités - Matt 15:19; Marc 7:21-22.</li><li>Le corps n’est pas pour l’impudicité - 1 Cor 6:13.</li><li>Ne soyez pas l’ami d’un impudique - 1 Cor 5:9-11.</li><li>L’Église doit discipliner les impudiques - 1 Cor 5:1-13.</li><li>Abstenez-vous de l’impudicité - 1 Th 4:3.</li><li>Fuyez l’impudicité - 1 Cor 6:18.</li><li>Faites mourir l’impudicité - Col 3:5.</li><li>Ne nous rendons pas non plus coupables de fornication - 1 Cor 10:8.</li><li>Certains ne se repentent pas de leur impureté - 2 Cor 12:21; Apoc 9:21.</li></ol><p>II. La punition des impurs:</p><ol><li>Dieu jugera les impudiques et les adultères - Héb 13:4.</li><li>Les impudiques et les adultères n’hériteront pas du royaume de Dieu - 1 Cor 6:9-10; Gal 5:19-21.</li><li>Ils n’entreront pas dans la cité sainte - Apoc 22:15.</li><li>Ils auront leur part dans l’étang ardent de feu et de soufre - Apoc 21:8.</li></ol><p><strong>Revelation 14:8</strong></p><p>Note: Les mots: impudicité, impudique, impureté, impur, débauche, débauché, inconduite et infidélité (en Matt 5:32; 19:9) sont tous traduits du mot grec «PORNÉA» qui pourrait se traduire partout par fornication (toute relation sexuelle hors du mariage) ou par adultère (infidélité sexuelle d’une personne mariée).</p><p>Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day-2
2023-12-19T16:38:20.000Z
2023-12-19T16:38:20.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 2:7, 8, 9</p><p> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou <em>art</em> my Son; this day have I begotten thee.</p><p> Ask of me, and I shall give <em>thee</em> the heathen <em>for</em> thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth <em>for</em> thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.</p><ul><li>Declared the Beloved Son (Matthew 3:17, Romans 1:4 )</li><li>The Crucifixion and Resurrection intimated (Acts 13:29-33)</li><li>Rule the nations with a rod of iron (Rev. 2:27; 12:5; 19:15)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
Ministry
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ministry
2023-12-16T02:17:14.000Z
2023-12-16T02:17:14.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p>My heart for ministry is to see communities living with a passionate heart for the Gospel, forever transformed and equipped to take care of themselves and assist new disciples to meet their needs and those of others.</p><p>I am passionate about equipping believers to do everything as an outcome of their daily conversation with God, and to train others to do the same.</p><p>I do this because God told me that He will teach me His word so that I teach it to others.</p></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day-1
2023-12-15T03:24:36.000Z
2023-12-15T03:24:36.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. Psa. 2:6</p><p>"Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion."</p><ul><li>His Character-Holiness (John 8:46; Revelation 3:7 )</li><li>To own the title King (Matthew 2:2 )</li></ul></div>
Verse of the Day
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/verse-of-the-day
2023-12-13T09:08:46.000Z
2023-12-13T09:08:46.000Z
Cyprien Afrika
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<div><p><strong>Verse of the Day: </strong>Psa. 2:1-3</p><p>1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?</p><p><strong>2</strong> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <em>saying</em>,</p><p><strong>3 </strong>Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.</p><ul><li>The enmity of kings foreordained (Acts 4:25-28)</li><li>To own the title, Anointed (Christ) (John 1:41, Acts 2:36)</li></ul><p>.<em>………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………</em><br /> Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God - Hebrews 13:16<br /> <strong>There are two ways to donate:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/"><strong>https://www.clsoionline.com/donation/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives"><strong>https://www.givesendgo.com/yourgenerositychangeslives</strong></a></p></div>
PAUL'S LETTER TO THE church IN AMERICA
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/paul-s-letter-to-the-church-in-america
2023-12-04T20:57:54.000Z
2023-12-04T20:57:54.000Z
Richard H. Skiba, Jr.
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<div><p> </p><p> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12308693665,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12308693665,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="547" height="659" alt="12308693665?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><span style="font-size:14pt;">NO DOUBT!!! And it would probably be a Scriptural 40 pages long!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">The question is:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Would organized church (i.e., what <strong><em>Church </em></strong>has become) leaders open the letter?</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Or, because of how many “ships have sailed” over the last 1800 years – dogma, fear mongering, customs, practices, traditions of which a significant number were acquired by merger – would Paul’s letter get thrown into the shredder?</span></p></div>
Sharing Christ and Encouraging Others to Share Christ
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/profiles/blogs/sharing-christ-and-encouraging-others-to-share-christ
2023-09-23T20:27:36.000Z
2023-09-23T20:27:36.000Z
Lewis Turner
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<div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">—I would like to share how my wife stood up for Marriage at the Great Frederick Fair in Frederick, Md. and how it challenged a violinist to also stand up and share about the Lord Jesus.</span><span style="font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:14pt;">At the fair there is a spot which is called the free stage. There was a band. Led by Dennis Lee, who rented it and held outdoor concerts at the fair. Dennis is a Christian as well and openly talks about the Lord as well. The Dennis Lee, when we got there, was interviewing a couple who have been married for over 55 years. My wife is proud that we have been married 55 years. She got his attention and shared it with him. Dennis asked her what held us together, and my wife unashamedly that it was the Lord. She also shared briefly about reading the Bible together and praying together with her husband. </span></p><p><span style="font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:14pt;">In Dennis Lee’s Band was a violinist, an accomplished violinist—Stephanie Ann Simon. (<em>StephanieAnn.com</em>) She was going to play the National Anthem at the Demolition Derby that night. The Band leader asked her to play it for us while we were there. Before she did, she looked at my wife and told her that what she said about Marriage encouraged to her to share her thoughts too. She proceeded to talk about Jesus, and how Jesus was important to her and her home. Wow!!!!!!!!!! Talk about a move of God’s Holy Spirit. One person spoke up initially—my wife, then what was said encouraged someone else to share—Stephanie Ann Simon.</span></p><p><span style="font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:14pt;">—She ended her testimony with playing the National Anthem—with a performance that I wish you could have heard. It was so moving that this retired Army officer rendered a military salute as it was played.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Seeing this move of God’s Holy Spirit in sharing a word about Christ—<strong><em>there must have been someone in the crowd who needed to hear that word. May God’s word bring the fruit to which it was sent.</em></strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;"><strong><em>The above has been shared to encourage others to share their testimony.</em></strong></span></p></div>