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Circle in nature, relationships, and a life of faith
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. Isaiah 40:22 NIV The circle, without beginning or end, represents God’s eternal nature,...
Not panic but guidance, restoration, and thanksgiving
Not panic but guidance He was close to panic. Forest spirits beaconed him to give up. Jump off the cliff, they said, your troubles will be over in an instant. During a particularly difficult time in his life, Christopher Vogler, Hollywood development...
Who to honor, respect, esteem; to what standard to adhere?
It’s important to be connected to the body of Christ, His Church, for the good of faith, others, our own good, to respect, esteem and honor the Church leaders, for the good of unbelievers and for our souls. A brief paraphrase of the lesson Pastor presented in...