Tag: christianity
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Prelude to Standing firm in our faith
By Ron. v. Leerdam One of Satan’s strategies is to make us look inward at ourselves and forget the mighty power of God.He wants us to rely on ourselves.What happens then?We see our own weaknesses.We can become distressed and depressed and even question, “Is God with us?”Satan wants us to look inward and down.But what…
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Walking with God
By Ron. v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,God has created a wonderful world and human beings are most wonderfully made.We are created in God’s image.From the beginning we are made to walk with God. The relationship Adam and Eve enjoyed with God at first was perfect – love, joy, peace, harmony,…
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Not Ashamed
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,I happened to watch the movie, ‘What we did on holidays.’The Scottish comedian, Billy Connolly, was a grandfather whose 3 grandchildren aged 9,7 &5 ended up giving him a ‘Viking funeral’ when he died on the beach, without any of the adults being informed…
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Prelude to Not Ashamed
By Ron. v. Leerdam “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will…
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Prelude to ‘Walking with God’
By Ron. v. Leerdam “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was nomore, because God took him away.” Genesis 5:24. God has created a wonderful world and human beings are most wonderfully made in God’s image. From the beginning we are made to walk with God, sin and its curse have destroyed the relationship God…
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Prelude to Where do works fit in with grace?
By Ron. v. Leerdam “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one…
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Following Jesus to the very end
By R.v.Leerdam Brothers and Sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,God enters into a personal relationship with us which is founded on His love and mercy in His Son. Having tasted God’s goodness we are called to choose to Glorify God and enjoy Him forever! Many of the songs and hymns we sing have this as…
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Prelude to Following Jesus to the very end
What do you believe concerning the Holy Catholic Christian Church? I believe that the Son of God, out of the whole human race, from the beginning of the world to its end, gathers, defends, and preserves for himself, by his Spirit and Word, in the unity of the true faith, a church chosen to everlasting life. And I believe that I am and…
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The Mystery of Providence
By R.v.Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,What is it that people hope for? It all depends on who you are and your situation.People who are fighting long for peace.Those who are enslaved, long for freedom.Those who are sick, long for healing andthose who are old wish they were young.Those who are hungry…
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Prelude to the Mystery of Providence
What is your life’s purpose? Do you suffer? Do you find hope and meaning in your life under all circumstances? It is helpful for us to consider the Israelites situation,the ‘faith’ principles that arise and apply them to our lives. God is not promising a life that is easy.There are always the mysterious and hard…
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