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God's Silence of Love
God's Silence of Love
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
In the British navy, when an explosion or any sudden disaster occurs, the bugler's duty is to play immediately what is called "The Still." It is a signal for wah person to remain perfectly quiet for a moment to calm himself to prepare for panic-free and well though-out action in the emergency.
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Day 64 – The Laying on of Hands
Day 64 – The Laying on of Hands
By David Vermont
We see the Apostles in Jerusalem faced with the task of administering a growing Church. Some of the old prejudices still remain among the converts and the ethnically “full Jews” are skimping on the distribution to the “Greek Jews” (Hellenists). Thus, from among them seven men are selected to serve and help administer the Church.
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Encouraging and helpful quotations from the Bible for your reflection (4)
Encouraging and helpful quotations from the Bible for your reflection (4)
By George Calleja
In this article, you will find some encouraging and helpful quotations from the Bible for your reflection, which can help you in your life.
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Salvation Parade Analogy
Salvation Parade Analogy
By Ken Litchfield
The History of Salvation can be viewed like a Long Parade. God sees salvation history like a King in a high tower watching a parade down Main Street. God sees the beginning (creation) from the end (heaven) while we see our part in the parade.
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God's Silence of Disapproval
God's Silence of Disapproval
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Can you recall the childhood scene of a raised eyebrow, or a tight-lipped silence of your mother or father in response to your juvenille misbehavior? Such silence spoke louder than a verbal rebuke; it clearly communicated an act of judgment.
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The Face of Faith
The Face of Faith
By Tanya Janoski
As Christians, we are called to live by faith (see Hebrews 11:1 NAB). We understand that our faith will be tested each day in the choices that are set before us.
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Day 63 – The Trial of the Apostles
Day 63 – The Trial of the Apostles
By David Vermont
Today we see a great story about what a great difference a short time can make. It wasn’t long ago that Jesus stood before this court. He was tried, convicted and crucified. His apostles fled in terror.
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God's Test of Silence
God's Test of Silence
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Is it by coincidence or design that the word "silent" is an anagram of the word "listen" - that is, they both have the same letters? Good listening begins with silence on the part of the listener, but in God's paradoxical ways, one can also be made a good listener by silence on the part of the "speaker" or revealer.
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Day 62 - Ananias and Sapphira and the Shadow of Peter
Day 62 - Ananias and Sapphira and the Shadow of Peter
By David Vermont
Today’s story of the punishment of Ananias and Sapphira is a tough read. The two sell their property to donate the proceeds to the Church but hold some back for themselves. The first impression with which the leaves you is that if you don’t give everything you own to the Church you will die.
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The Only Thing God Doesn't Know
The Only Thing God Doesn't Know
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Among ancient warring Anglo-Saxons, the guarding of the community's bread supply from enemy pilfering was critical to survival. That "hlaf-weard" or "load ward" was a trusted "loaf-keeper". The term was contracted to "hlaford," and in Middle English, evolved into "laferd," "loverd," and finally into a later English word "lord" - a master of household supplies. It was then enobled as the English
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Day 61 – The Apostles and Converts form a New Community
Day 61 – The Apostles and Converts form a New Community
By David Vermont
After Peter and John are released by the Sanhedrin they go back to their new community and pray in thanksgiving. In the prayer they recognize that verses from Psalm 2 were actually prophetic, describing how the Jewish leaders would conspire with the gentiles against the messiah. Notice, this suggests that the young church has authority to interpret scripture.
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Talking Holy Spirit with a Pentecostal
Talking Holy Spirit with a Pentecostal
By Rose Cuervo
I have had many mutual faith sharing moments with Uber drivers and the last one I didn't even know how it began, but I found myself saying I wish I had known sooner the reality so basic as the Second Coming. I mean, this is so fundamental in Christianity, I couldn't comprehend why it took 38 years of being a baptized Catholic to know and understand it.
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A Proper Disposition in Prayer
A Proper Disposition in Prayer
By Joby Provido
Prayer is communal and personal. In communal prayer, we come together with others to listen and respond to God in the stylized rubrics of the liturgy.
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Day 60 – Peter before the Sanhedrin
Day 60 – Peter before the Sanhedrin
By David Vermont
Today we see Peter brought before the Sanhedrin. What a difference a few weeks makes! A short time ago Jesus stood silent in front of this council at a show trial and was railroaded off to crucifixion. Now Peter is before them. Filled with the Holy Spirit he speaks plainly yet forcefully.
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Bookends to Matthew's Gospel
Bookends to Matthew's Gospel
By Ralph Hathaway
When reading the Gospel of Matthew there are two sections that have intrigued me and they are the “Beatitudes and The Judgement of the Nations.” I like to call them bookends since the very essence contained within them are similar to a beginning and end of a novel.
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Hair of the Dog
Hair of the Dog
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
An ancient Roman belief was that "like cures like." Thus, as a remedy for a dog-bite the victim would attach to his skin a patch of hair fro the dog that bit him. From this evolved the modern version of "hair of the dog" - "curing" a morning-after hangover from a drinking binge by taking a stiff drink.
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Day 59 – Unclean and Peter's Second Sermon
Day 59 – Unclean and Peter's Second Sermon
By David Vermont
The Apostles are becoming bolder and have come out of hiding. They travel to the temple to preach. There Peter heals a man who has been lame for life.
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