Posted on January 16, 2008 by timglass
Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you. But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when His glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. If you are insulted for the name of [...]
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Posted on November 15, 2007 by timglass
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the [...]
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Posted on November 7, 2007 by timglass
Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away, your clothes have become moth-eaten, your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire. You have stored up treasure for the last days. Behold, the [...]
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Posted on November 2, 2007 by timglass
Money can buy:
A bed but not sleep.
Books but not brains.
Food but not appetite.
Finery but not beauty.
A house but not a home.
Medicine but not health.
Luxuries but not culture.
Amusement but not happiness.
A crucifix but not a Savior.
A church pew but not heaven.
What money can’t buy, Jesus Christ can give freely, without charge.
Amen.
Thanks to Father Ken Gehling, Chaplain [...]
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Posted on October 23, 2007 by timglass
While it is true that our Triune God is all loving and merciful, He is also righteous and just. And He also expects His children to be merciful, as in this description of the kingdom:
“That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. [...]
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