OTKC 04: Rejoice in Persecution

“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”— Matthew 5:12 (ESV) “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”— James 1:2-3 (ESV) The words of Jesus […]

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Guest Entry: Weeping births Joy

(It’s a great honour to share this special entry. These are words that were shared on a prayer meeting held recently. The inspired writer and speaker – Cynthia Bourne – loves Jesus and shares that love with saints in a church based in Manchester. I trust your weeping will be put into heavenly cperspective as […]

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Dryden Shorts: Different Standards

Another incident. Another incident in the build up of years of oppression and abuse. Another incident to endure. And the response … Long-suffering. Enduring. Loving the enemy. Sharing the gospel and forgiving those that spitefully use you. Those yet to be who cannot be. Those who are and are snuffed out. Why? Much air, much […]

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The Kind Of Response To Expect

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew […]

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Suffer

With what anguish and loss Jesus went to the cross And He carried my sins with Him there I am a fan of the sci-fi programme Dr. Who, which his been in existence for over fifty years. An important key to its longevity is the concept of regeneration. Here the lead actor goes through a […]

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Welcome To Suffering!!

Here are some of the bits about being a Christian and following Jesus that I would definitely put in a brochure to market it: Being a Christian means having your sins forgiven and a clean slate with God Following Jesus is an assurance of rest for your soul Living the way God wants strengthens you […]

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