Tag: christianity
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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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‘The Burdens we bear’
By R.v.Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,Who is not weary and burdened by the demands of life?Weary with the demands placed upon us by others. Jesus was speaking to those who were weary as they tried to meet the expectations of the religious leaders of His day. Do this! Don’t do that!…
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Prelude to ‘The burdens we bear.’
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have…
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Prelude to How are we to live in God’s world?
Lords Day 3 Did God, then, create man so wicked and perverse? No, on the contrary, God created man good and in his image, that is, in true righteousness and holiness, so that he might rightly know God his Creator, heartily love him, and live with him in eternal blessedness to praise and glorify him.…
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Prelude to Sin, a miserable business
Lord’s Day 2 From where do you know your sins and misery? From the law of God. What does God’s law require of us? Christ teaches us this in a summary in Matthew 22: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is…
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The pure in heart will see God
By Ron.v.Leerdam Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ, Whilst Psalm 139 is absolutely true, we have not been created to be puppets on a string. Our God who knows what we are going to say even before a word is on our tongue says, ‘Blessed are the pure in heart for they will…
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Kite flying for beginners
By Sarah.Today is Ascension Day and also a great day for flying kites.Why? Because Jesus ROSE UP. A bit like flying a kite. Imagine being one of the disciples, staring up into the sky, dumbstruck watching Jesus, your friend, mentor and Lord, the one who just 40 days ago conquered death, rise up into the…
Mama by the water 