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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
A Praying People by Rev.M.D.Rogers
2 Timothy 2: 1-11
The Disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians, is summed up in two words; godliness, that is, the right worshiping of God; and honesty, that is, good conduct toward all men. These must go together: we are not truly honest, if we are not godly, and do not render to God his due; and we are not truly godly, if not honest. What is acceptable in the sight of God our Savoir, we should abound in. There is one Mediator, and that Mediator gave himself a ransom for all. And this appointment has been made for the benefit of the Jews and the Gentiles of every nation; that all who are willing may come in this way, to the mercy-seat of a pardoning God, to seek reconciliation with him. Sin had made a quarrel between us and God; Jesus Christ is the Mediator who makes peace. He is a ransom that was to be known in due time. In the Old Testament times, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow, were spoken of as things to be revealed in the last times. Those who are saved must come to the knowledge of the truth, for that is God's appointed way to save sinners: if we do not know the truth, we cannot be ruled by it.
A charge is given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him any prescribed form of prayer, as we have reason to think he would if he had intended that ministers should be tied to that way of praying; but, in general, that they should make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks: supplications for the averting of evil, prayers for the obtaining of good, intercessions for others, and thanksgivings for mercies already received.
The Disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians, is summed up in two words; godliness, that is, the right worshiping of God; and honesty, that is, good conduct toward all men. These must go together: we are not truly honest, if we are not godly, and do not render to God his due; and we are not truly godly, if not honest. What is acceptable in the sight of God our Savoir, we should abound in. There is one Mediator, and that Mediator gave himself a ransom for all. And this appointment has been made for the benefit of the Jews and the Gentiles of every nation; that all who are willing may come in this way, to the mercy-seat of a pardoning God, to seek reconciliation with him. Sin had made a quarrel between us and God; Jesus Christ is the Mediator who makes peace. He is a ransom that was to be known in due time. In the Old Testament times, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow, were spoken of as things to be revealed in the last times. Those who are saved must come to the knowledge of the truth, for that is God's appointed way to save sinners: if we do not know the truth, we cannot be ruled by it.
A charge is given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him any prescribed form of prayer, as we have reason to think he would if he had intended that ministers should be tied to that way of praying; but, in general, that they should make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks: supplications for the averting of evil, prayers for the obtaining of good, intercessions for others, and thanksgivings for mercies already received.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
― Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom
We need to respect life. Society seems to be making the decisions on who should live and who should die. This power should only belong to God. Laws are being made every day about death penalties, abortion, suicides and gun use. Respect for life is important and needs to be promoted by everyone.
This is not about denying our feelings. We can tell someone how we feel about them or something they’ve done without being abusive.
The point is, do we want to make the most effective response to a conflict?
Do we want to act in ways that are least harmful and least wearing on ourselves, as well as most effective in moving towards resolution?
Treating someone disrespectfully leads to an escalating series of destructive responses in all their various forms.
Having self-respect cultivates respect for other people. It doesn’t mean that you are narcissistic or conceited or self-centered, in reality it does just the opposite. It fosters a healthy awareness of your self-worth, making you able to give to others while knowing your limits. By fostering self-respect, you’ll find yourself able to receive and give love much easily.
It’s much easier to see what a lack of respect looks like in others, than to recognize when you aren’t showing respectful behavior. Quite simply – we don’t always notice our own behaviors and non-verbal cues that can be perceived as a lack of respect.
Rev.M.D.Rogers
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Black Single Mothers Are More Than Scapegoats
Black Single Mothers Are More Than Scapegoats
“How long can we keep blaming single mothers' ‘poor judgement’ for problems in inner-city black communities?”
“How long can we keep blaming single mothers' ‘poor judgement’ for problems in inner-city black communities?”
Monday, April 4, 2016
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