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Read: Philippians 1:8-18 “The things which happened to me have actually turned for the furtherance of the gospel”. – Philippians 1:12 Twice the great British statesman, Winston Churchill failed to win an elected office during the early 1920s. He had…
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One of the most woeful social issues in SA today is that statistically 1 in 4 women will be the victims of sexual abuse. Daily, the media starkly reminds us about sexual sins, whether from politicians, senior directors of firms,…
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Read: Ephesians 2:1-10 “It is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9 After hearing the gospel explained, people often say, “You mean there’s nothing I can do to deserve it? That’s too easy.”…
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“God… works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:13 The great inventor Charles Kettering suggests that we learn to fail intelligently. He said, “once you’ve failed, analyze the problem and find out…
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Dear Saints, During this Holy Week, I’d like to share Psalm 40 with you. You can find it here. Psalm 40 provides us the opportunity to reflect on and give thanks for what God has done for us, as we…
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“Jesus of Nazareth… you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death. – Acts 2:22-23” The question of who killed Jesus has fired a controversy that has raged through the centuries. During the Middle Ages, Crusaders killed…
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Top o’ the morning ta ya. Blessings, Saints! This past week people the world over celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe they wore green; drank shamrock shakes; carried a ‘golden harp’; maybe even drank a pint of Guinness. Amidst the fun…
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“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:6 Many Christians equate Gods’ leading with an inner feeling or impression. These inclinations, however are not necessarily proof of Gods’ direction. John Hibben, former president…
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Dear Saints at RRUC, Over the last while I have sent out a longish mail with the bulletin. So today I hope to make up for it! 😉 I recently read a blog post by my friend Bishop Gary Rivas,…
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“Whoever walks wisely will be delivered.” – Proverbs 28:26 The meteorologist pointed to his map and said, “well, I’m afraid that before things get better, they’re going to get worse.” His forecast could have applied to Israel as God prepared…
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