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week of October 5

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Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon your church the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Anna, Isaac, and Haley the Christmas dogSolomon tells us that “a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP ). God undoubtedly has a sense of humor; we need only look at some of the animals He created (it’s hard not to smile at the sight of a hippo, a monkey, or a puppy). Or think of some of the married couples you know: don’t you think God was smiling at the wedding as He looked ahead to the interaction of the wildly different personalities that will be living together?

And as if often the case, medical science is proving the wisdom of Solomon’s Spirit-inspired words.

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Posts Tagged ‘North-Korea’

more on North Korean Christians

Thursday, October 19, 2006 · action, quick take · no responses · comments closed

Voice of the Martyrs sent out an email yesterday entitled “The Spiritual Battle for North Korea”; it’s also available online, and I urge you to read it. The page inclues a video of a public execution in North Korea; truly, its hard to imagine that such things still happen. You’ll also find links to download PDF versions of two articles on North Korea from the VOM Newsletter, including the one I referenced recently.

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the good news in North Korea

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 · action · no responses · comments closed

North Korea’s nuclear test this weekend brought the spiritual needs of its people into sharper relief. Sunday morning I read the October issue of The Voice of the Martyrs Newsletter, which focused on North Korean Christians risking all to return to their country to share the gospel. According to Crossing Borders, North Korean dictator Kim […]

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