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Archive for January, 2010Being a christian often means being at odds with people. Sometimes it feels like the whole world is against what we believe. Some christian things are not acceptable, some biblical principles are laughed at, thought of as old fashioned etc. In some countries, christianity is so at odds with society, you get killed for it. We see it happen in Africa, 1. Let’s get everyone involvedLast chapter only a portion of the Army got to fight, now everyone gets a chance.But notice, it is still God that does the winning JOS 8:1 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. For I have delivered into your hands the king of Ai, his people, his city and his land. One sin affects the lot of us. V1 Joshua 7JOS 7:1 But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things; Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the LORD’s anger burned against It says The Israelites are ready to get into the taking of the land. I find it funny that God says to Joshua “See, I have delivered
Ever not known the answer. Can’t quite understand – maybe you feel you should but can’t. Still looking. Just like Bono from U2 knew the answer – knows all about Jesus but things didn’t add up. He just couldn’t come to grips with a loving God but starving children, a message of salvation, unity and hope but Irish people fighting and killing each other over Christian distinctives. He still struggles. Yeh, I admit something’s just don’t add up. A loving God but people die in pain or hunger, I know how to live but still make mistakes, life as a Christian should be great but sometimes it’s a struggle. Ever felt like you missed something? This passage is for you. |
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