Nicolas “Nick” Muren
Jill Williamson on January 17, 2014
FULL NAME: Nicolas Eric Muren
HAIR: Dark Brown
HEIGHT: 5′ 11″
RECRUITED: Pilot Point, CA
MENTOR: Patrick Stopplecamp
A.D.P. BRANCH: Pilot Point Christian School
SKILLS: Defensive Driving, Intercession, Speaks Russian, Swati, and some German
FAMILY HISTORY IN THE ORGANIZATION: Both served in the Mission League and is now retired.
SIBLINGS: He has a 15-year-old brother, Anthony.


I have been running the Coptic Language group (since 2009) and Nag Hammadi Seminar (since 2010) with a number of outstanding Graduate and Undergraduate students. Since 2011, Dr. Carly Daniel-Hughes and I co-facilitate the NH Seminar. A dozen participants have been meeting every Friday afternoon from September to April. The Coptic Language group serves as a way to initiate students to the language of the Nag Hammadi collection. The language session is immediately followed by a discussion on the Coptic Gnostic texts from Egypt.
Please note that people who attend and participate in NH Seminar do so by invitation only. Public lectures organized by the NH Seminar are open to all. If you are interested in the activities of the NH Seminar, please contact Dr. Daniel-Hughes or myself for more details.
Activities of the NH Seminar for 2012-2013
For our Winter 2013 semester, we will be reading Nag Hammadi texts which are usually classified as Valentinian. Please note that the seminar will run at a new time, from 2:00-3:30pm, and will still be held in FA-202 (2060 Mackay Street). In the Fall of 2012, the NH Seminar focused on various themes in the gospels of Thomas and Philip.
Mark your calendars!!!
The NH Seminar will be hosting a public lecture with world-renowned expert on Valentianism, Prof. Einar Thomassen (University of Bergen, Norway) on Thursday, February 7th, 2013 (see events page). He will also be leading a lecture at the Friday NH Seminar.
SCHEDULE OF THE NH SEMINAR - WINTER 2013
- Jan. 11: NH Seminar: Reading the Gospel of Truth (NH I, 3)
- Jan. 18: NH Seminar: Reading the Gospel of Truth (NH I, 3)
- Jan. 25: NH Seminar: Reading the Gospel of Truth (NH I, 3)
- Feb. 1: RCLA Seminar Series: Dr. Carly Daniel-Hughes
Topic: Philosophy as Religious Practice in Late Antiquity
- Feb. 8: NH Seminar Special Guest: Dr. Einar Thomassen
- Feb. 15: NH Seminar: Reading the Interpretation of Knowledge (NH XI, 1)
- Feb. 22: Spring Break: No Seminar
- Mar. 1: RCLA Seminar Series: Dr. André Gagné
Topic: Cognition and Religious Experience in Biblical and Apocryphal Texts
- Mar. 8: NH Seminar: Reading the Interpretation of Knowledge (NH XI, 1)
- Mar. 15: NH Seminar: Reading the Gospel of Philip (NH II, 3)
- Mar. 22: NH Seminar: Reading the Gospel of Philip (NH II, 3)
STUDENT MEMBERS OF THE NAG HAMMADI SEMINAR IN 2012-2013: John Ashley (B.A. Concordia); Costa Bablis (M.A. Concordia); Melanie Bartczak (B.A. McGill); Derek Bateman (M.A. Concordia); Taylor Baruchel (B.A. Concordia); Miriam Bergo (M.A. Concordia); Nikolaos Botsas (B.A. Concordia); Serge Cazelais (PhD ULaval); Mary Harvan (M.A. Concordia); Sabi Hinkson (M.A. Concordia); Sandra Hlavenka (M.A. Concordia); Brice C. Jones (PhD Concordia); Spiros Loumakis (M.A. Concordia); Stéphanie Machabée (M.A. McGill); Meaghan Mattheson (PhD Concordia); Calogero A. Miceli (PhD Concordia); Adrienne Phillips (M.A. Concordia); Jonathan Raddatz (M.A. Concordia); Wayne Radford (B.A. Concordia); Devorah Rosenberg (M.A. Concordia); Jennifer Tacci (M.A. Concordia).
Activities of the NH Seminar in 2011-2012
In 2011-2012, the NH Seminar was dedicated to the study of the Gospel according to Thomas. We also had five sessions at l'Université Laval with Dr. Paul-Hubert Poirier on translation particularities of Thomas.
The NH Seminar hosted a special event with Dr. Karen King (Jan 19-20, 2012), as well as with Dr. Anne Pasquier (March 9, 2012).
On May 2, the Third Annual GRECAT ULaval/Concordia Workshop was held at Concordia University.
Activities of the NH Seminar in 2010-2011
Last year the Nag Hammadi Seminar held sessions on the following topics:
Sept. - Oct. 2010: The Testimony of Truth (Dr. Gagné)
Nov. 2010 - Feb. 2011: The Authoritative Teaching and the Exegesis on the Soul (Moa Dritsas-Bizier)
Mar. - Apr. 2011: Defining Gnosticism (Dr. Gagné)
Other special topics were:
Jan. 27-28, 2011: Public lecture on Mary Magdalene and Judas Iscariot, and NH Seminar on the Origins of the World (NH II,5) with Dr. Louis Painchaud (ULaval)
Mar. 11, 2011: Homeric and Biblical Allegories of Intellect and Soul in Early Christianity and in the School of Plotinus with Serge Cazelais
Some useful resources:
Wolf-Peter Funk on Coptic dialects
Crum's Coptic Dictionary


SLOT students have a 100% acceptance to Bay Area Catholic High Schools. In the past, a majority of our students have been accepted to and attended: Bishop O’Dowd, St. Joseph Notre Dame, St. Mary’s, Holy Names, and Moreau Catholic.
We offer High School information visits at our campus each Fall. Moreau Catholic and Holy Names offer visitation days where students are invited to “shadow” students for the day. In addition, our teachers are in constant communication regarding placement exams, requirements and prepping our students on how to get through the application process.


Multi-Purposed, Multi-Serviced Facility.Porirua Elim is an evangelical, Pentecostal, church located in the centralal business area of Porirua City. The church is a part of the Elim Churches of New Zealand. There are over forty Elim churches throughout the towns and cities of New Zealand. There are Elim churches in forty countries around the world. Elim churches all have a similar aim ? the desire to reach up to God in worship, to reach out to our communities in service, and to share the difference Jesus Christ has made in our lives.


Never sit on your front stoop after a couple of drinks. A neighbor came by and introduced himself. He seemed like a very nice man and he had a nice dog. After some small talk I heard the word “Jesus”, and then more words about loving Jesus, and working for Jesus and what Jesus did for the world. “I know you love Jesus” he said. “Well, yes, I do, why not? I love all the prophets. They were intuitive.” There was a continuation of commentary about the meaning of suffering and the promise of Heaven. Instead of nodding like an ignorant Christian, I took offense at the man’s insistent faith in spite of all evidence to the contrary. Evidence? Who needs it? “Oh, are you Nietchian or merely Agnostic?” he asked. Both sounded suspect. “I am not a member of any cult. In fact I am trying to separate myself from the Collective Unconscious.”
There were strong words spoken. “You can really believe in all that hogwash.” I said. He took no offense. After all, he was speaking with a heathen, a woman destined for hell, or worse, another biblical chat on the stoop next week. I was out of my element. He was winning every argument being that he did not have to present any facts or proof, just blind faith. How do you compete with the brainwashed? Thankfully, while he expounded in The Virgin Birth and The Three Wise Men, I remembered a Theological Abstract I’d read in the waiting room of Midas Muffler concerning Mithras and the cultural dynamics that led to the rise of the Christianity Cult. (google-Mithras=Christianity) “Yes, I think I’ve heard something about that.” he said.
“Well, of course you have. A seeker of the truth, such as yourself….would certainly want to know why many people think Christianity is based on ancient pagan rituals and does not contain a single original thought.”
I felt like the Devil himself, attacking God on his throne, pulling off his white beard, cursing the Crusaders, the horny Priests, the Evangelical Barbarians, and good old Jesus, who was no doubt a great guy. Why was I sitting on my stoop hyperventilating? Why do I give a shit, or more specifically, a Rat’s Ass? Religious freedom is the foundation of our democracy. Our stoop chat was a true slice of American Life. The neighbor shook my hand with sympathy and went on his way, leaving me with a sharp pain in my lower back and a severe headache. I went to bed and cried, fearing that common sense was a detriment to mental health, Individualism a curse. Because of who I was I could not take advantage of free rehearsal space in church basements or exploit the professional connections readily available at every altar. There are no Straight Pride marches, no “I don’t Really Know” religious retreats, no “Almost Feminist” woman’s groups, no “Collective for the Sports Unenthused.” Let me reread Nabokov and Schopenhauer, Nietche and Thoreau. Let me avoid the front stoop.


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The web is stuffed with data on monetary planning, however chances are you’ll discover it difficult to search out monetary recommendation that’s primarily based on biblical ideas. The Bible has so much to supply relating to financial issues and has a number of verses devoted to the subject. Followers of Christianity ought to subsequently base financial planning efforts on Scripture.
For the reason that Lord blesses us with assets, it’s vital to apply obedient stewardship of these assets. Chances are you’ll subsequently be searching for one of the best Christian monetary advisor who’s an skilled on funds and the Bible’s teachings associated to them. A very good monetary advisor will allow you to safe your monetary future whereas making certain you steward your assets for the glory of God. However what do you have to search for in an advisor? Learn extra to search out out which questions it’s best to ask your potential monetary advisor.
1. Can they allow you to determine the correct investments?
As a Christian, it’s best to keep away from working with companies that encourage and fund sinful practices. A Christian advisor ought to allow you to determine such organizations and keep away from investing with them. You probably have 401k, IRA, or different funding accounts, your funds are doubtless inadvertently aligned with organizations that fund abortion, pornography, and different questionable human rights practices. Your monetary advisor ought to help you in investing with organizations that don’t fund such practices and allow you to construct a strong monetary basis by following the teachings of Scripture. Most advisors who pursue trustworthy stewardship would discourage you from aligning with firms that take care of something that’s dishonouring to God.
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2. How a lot do they find out about Biblical stewardship?
Biblical stewardship occupies a excessive significance in Christianity because it emphasizes the accountable use of the assets, cash, and possessions God has blessed you with. Nevertheless, it may be difficult to handle your funds in a approach that intently adheres to Scripture.
Earlier than hiring an advisor, ask her or him about biblical stewardship and its significance. Biblical stewardship in monetary planning incorporates the core ideas of biblical residing in terms of coping with money-related issues like saving, giving, funding, debt, and inheritance.
3. Will they assess your present monetary plan?
You probably have a monetary plan, you would possibly take into account asking them about its viability and whether or not it meets the basic cornerstones of Christian monetary planning. One of many cornerstones is figuring out your property and liabilities and realizing handle them effectively. Your plan must also contain having a long-term spending plan to make sure monetary safety and success. Retirement planning can be an important a part of biblical finance planning. It permits you to save sufficient cash for a cushty retired life whereas devoting ample time to your loved ones, ministry, and discipleship for God’s glory.
4. Do they encourage biblically accountable investing?
Biblically accountable investing entails an funding technique the place you put money into values-based firms that gained’t compromise your biblical ethics.
Your monetary advisor ought to help you in recognizing high quality firms, enabling you to take a position with them. In line with 1 Corinthians 10:31, “No matter you do, all to the glory of God.” That features your investments, which ought to align you with firms that make a constructive affect and whose merchandise encourage constructive value-creation.
5. Which firms have they labored with?
It is best to get an concept of your advisors’ work expertise by checking which firms they’ve labored with previously and in the event that they embody different faith-based firms. These are some methods to search out one of the best Christian monetary advisor. We hope they allow you to meet your long-term monetary objectives in alignment with biblical ideas.


We are approaching the most celebratory weekend in all of history: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago, that forever shifted eternity. We call the day of Jesus’ death “Good Friday”. They beat, flogged, and nailed Jesus to a cross to suffer a painful death. His followers cried out as they saw the one who they thought would save them die. The promised Messiah was dead, and everyone lost all hope. This doesn’t sound like a very good Friday.
But it didn’t end there. What appeared to be the most devastating day in history became the greatest day in history. On the third day since his death, they found the tomb empty. No one had taken His body; he was, and is, alive.
He defeated the grave, conquered our sin, and set us free. Now that is a good Friday.
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is significant. Without it we would be spiritually dead, broken, and hopeless, eternally separated from the God of love. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to make a way.
Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord
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On the Hunt: Lent 2016
On the hunt for . . . . .a more caring world.
For the next 40 days we’ll be looking around more closely than usual. We’ll think about others more carefully than we usually do. We’ll be thankful for all the good things in our lives more often than we usually do. We’ll try to be more caring than we usually are.
And, in all of our looking, thinking, thanking and caring, we’ll likely experience God more closely than we usually do.
The next 40 days (not including Sundays) is a time called Lent. It is the church’s special season to do things differently than we usually do.
Today, color/draw or write about your vision for a more caring world. What would it look like? How would people act? What would be different if our world looked the way that God wants it to look?
Then, start noticing all the times and places you see caring. Someone showing a kindness. Someone sharing a hug. People recycling. Let's start noticing all the times and places we see caring -- we see God -- in the world.


- Hell begins on the day when God grants us a clear vision of all that we might have achieved, of all the gifts which we have wasted, of all that we might have done which we did not do.
Gian Carlo Menotti
If you could, what would you do to help make the world better and why?
- Expose corruption around the world
What has been your greatest moment in life so far, athletically and non-athletically?
- Athletically- top goalie at AAA allstar game
- Non athletically- Becoming a christian
Who are 5 famous people that you would like to spend a day with, dead or alive?
- Jesus, Marty Turco, Dan Stollery, Aaron Fromm, Brandon Whitehawk
Best advice you have received? Best advice you would give someone?
- Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do, Do your best and let the results take care of themselves
What Bible verse have you been most impacted by and why?
- Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
What is your career ambition?
- Become a successful businessman
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
- My parents, they have backed me through thick and thin and have always been there for me in my life endeavors
A few of Favorites
- TV Show? Big Bang theory
- Ice Cream flavor? Vanilla
- Movie? The Campaign
- Superhero? Ironman
- Meal? Pita pit
- Piece of clothing? Cardigan
- Book? The Bible
- Course at Briercrest? Business stuff
- Vacation destination? Somewhere in BC
- Scent/smell? Permanent Marker
- Pro Sports Team? Dallas Stars
- Pro Athlete Marty Turco
- Genre of music? Chill
- Song? Anything Coldplay


The woe-is-me, why-me, victim mentality has consumed the Church for far too long. At some point in history, the Western Church has gotten complacent and entitled. In this generation, we have become so influenced by society which has taught us that playing victim and seeking attention with poor behavior is more effective than dealing with your thoughts/feelings/emotions and moving on. This is not true. In fact organizing said pity party is one of the worst things you can do for yourself. I want to share some insights on how to get out of this mindset, and how to love someone as they navigate through this process of repentance (changing your mind).
As someone who has been through decades of trauma, as well as a therapist and a believer who has been on both sides of the coin, I can say that allowing the Lord to work through the pain is profoundly more impactful than sitting in it. To sit and wallow in self-pity and pain is to come into agreement with the enemy, admit defeat and at some point choosing to walk into a darker place. Please hear me – I understand how crucial it is to be able to feel the pain, but I adjure you, do not stay in this place. An analogy I really like to use with my clients is to remind them that we are walking through this dark place in order to move through it. Remember – we are just passing through (not moving in) so don’t unpack your bags or settle in. I had to remind myself of this very thing this week, and had to ask God for courage to face my emotions and choose not to be a victim to my circumstances. God absolutely answered my prayers but just because he gave me the courage to do so does not mean it wasn’t painful.
Hopefully you’re still reading and I haven’t lost you to offense. In my years of working through my own trauma whilst being in ministry, I’ve learned a few things that I want to share with you: “what you behold you become” and “two inches”. Let me explain. I feel the first is pretty self-explanatory, but whatever you focus your attention on will grow and take up space in your mind (which impacts your behaviors and mood). Too often, we try to warp the scriptures around our situations instead of allowing the scripture to speak into our situations. What has more authority in your life – your situation or the Truth? If you stay focused on the pain and let it overtake your life, well… you know where that leads. It’s exhausting, torturous and painful (despite all your efforts to hide or exaggerate your pain). But did you know it’s okay to express all your feelings towards God? He won’t be offended. He is a compassionate God, meaning he is well-versed in all emotions and can sympathize because he has experienced it all. Scripture says that the Holy Spirit will be your comforter and I pray that you experience this if you haven’t yet. In order to experience His comfort, though, you must 1) acknowledge that there’s pain and 2) allow God to see you in that place. I am aware of how terrifying this is but I promise its worth it. When you allow Him to be your comfort, you will first feel all the pain. You have to let him see the wound, clean it out, put some ointment on it or even do surgery, and wrap you back up. I wish I could say there was another way around it, but there isn’t. There is no time-stamp on how long it will take but He is the great physician and I promise He will give you an anesthetic and tools to help with the pain afterwards. It’s not an exact science but in my experience, the longer you allow the wound to fester, the longer it’ll take to heal. This brings me to my second lesson I mentioned which is “two inches”. Lift your eyes two inches and look at Jesus instead of your situation. As you look at him, you will encounter a depth of love that you could never have known otherwise. You will learn of his character, his kindness, his gentleness towards you.
One thing that God has been doing in this last season is exposing the lies – individually, corporately, even nationally. The more you allow God into every area of your life, the more you will begin to recognize truth versus lies. Anytime I’m upset with God, start blaming him, ignoring him, etc – I know I’m believing a lie. One of the most powerful questions you can ask the Lord is, “Is there a lie I’m believing about you?” Once he shares with you what that lie is, ask him what the Truth is and expect him to fill you with this truth. Friends, please do not feel defeated or ashamed if this is where you’re at. God is not upset with you at all, but quite the opposite. He is thrilled and cannot wait to help you realize your true identity as one who is already whole and perfect. We are all on this path of healing and wholeness, and I can guarantee you that it does get easier. God has a perfect record, He has never failed a soul, and he’s not about to start with you.
For those of you who are in a position to love and walk alongside those who are walking out their healing, the greatest word of advice I can give you is to love them and see them through the Lord’s eyes. In our own strength, it is near impossible to love someone who does not yet fully know or love themselves. However, when you see them in their perfected wholeness, grace will come easier. Another reminder is that you are not responsible for changing this person – nor are you capable of doing so. Love them where they are while challenging them to sit with the Lord and pray for them to encounter the I AM, that they might find everything they need in Him. A word of caution: I would be careful with boundaries and I would ask the Lord for wisdom on how to love them while not enabling them. While it is profoundly helpful to sit with people as they genuinely feel their emotions, we must be careful not to allow them to sit in their own emotions. We must learn to be pastoral and compassionate, while reminding them of the truth of who they are which is difficult to hear when they feel the exact opposite in that moment. If they aren’t ready to hear the truth – you’ll know. But do not give up on them; continue loving them! The only reason I am where I am today, is because I had people who loved the hell out of me (literally).
Tying in with my last post, I believe that this is one practical step of how the Bride can ready herself for the imminent revival that we’ve been praying for. Love, heal, and be whole.


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ST ANDREWS IN THE HEART OF WHANGAREI CITY; Come and join us!
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We all have a God-given destiny bigger than the life we are living. God wants to work in partnership with us to reach out to a broken world in need of love and healing. The challenge is that we are often kept busy maintaining the status quo rather than being effective in pursuing our passions and fulfilling our destiny. Whilst we may understand that it is the small, daily actions we perform that ultimately determines the path of our lives, many of us find it a struggle to put the right actions in place to see our destiny become reality.
One of my favourite stories in the Bible clearly illustrates what it’s like to step out in faith. The Disciples were travelling on a boat across the Sea of Galilee when they saw a figure walking on water. They were rightfully terrified until the figure identified Himself as Jesus. Still unsure, one of the Disciples, Peter, cries out, ‘If it’s really you, then call me out onto the water!’ Jesus does so and Peter walks on water. That is, until Peter sees the waves and the storm, takes his eyes off Jesus and begins to sink. In desperation he cries for help. Jesus immediately grabs him, stops him from sinking and says: ‘Faint-heart, what got into you?’ Reading commentaries on this passage I frequently see Peter chastised for his lack of faith - if only he kept his eyes on Jesus, then he could have kept on walking on water, etc. Now all this is true, but what about the fact that Peter was the only person to have the faith to step out of the boat in the first place?
Freedom is not the right to do what you want to do, Freedom is the power to do what you ought to do. Most people know what they ought to do, They just don’t have the power to do it. That’s not freedom. That’s bondage.
I’m so excited about the community of entrepreneurs and business influencers that will be joining us at this year’s Mavericks Convention.
I love the influence that comes from unreasonable people. People that ask questions of possibility rather than merely accept the status quo. People that are happy to break the rules (not the law) in order to create a better life, a better world, a better future, a legacy. People that live with the firm belief that their best days are truly ahead.


Ruth 3: 13 Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the Lord liveth: lie down until the morning. 14 And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor. 15 Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city. 16 And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her. 17 And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law. 18 Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
Be still, my daughter. This was advice to someone who really needed it. Naomi came home almost penniless. There was very little inheritance left from her husband’s death. Ruth had married one of Naomi’s sons. She was from Moab and came home to Bethlehem when Naomi returned after the death of her sons and her husband. There was not a whole lot to eat. They pretty much lived on the left overs of the gleaners in the field. Boaz had his gleaners leave some handfuls on purpose for Ruth. Their future looked bleak. Ruth kept her virtue and tried to stay true to the Lord. It was at this time that Naomi told her to be still.
Bethlehem had a place in God’s plan. Times were hard then. Times get hard now, but we have to do as Naomi and Ruth did. Keep things in our minds according to God’s purpose. The Bible tells us we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Another verse tells us that joy comes in the morning. God moves the hearts of men according to his will and timeframe. We have a Savior who will get us through if we sit still and wait on him. It is hard to keep our focus on the Lord in the environments we find ourselves today. Many times we feel as if we’ll be swallowed up in all that goes on around us. Naomi and Ruth were in poverty. The land was just recovering from years of famine. Prospects were bleak. Naomi saw hope in a man named Boaz, but God needed to work things out. She trusted the Lord to work and waited on his will. That’s what we have to do. God’s arms are around everything. In bad times we learn valuable lessons about waiting and trusting in the Lord. Psalm 46 says be still, and know that I am God.
When Naomi saw the opportunity for Ruth to go to Boaz, she told her what the custom was in order to present herself as a kinsperson. Naomi knew that if Ruth would do her part, God would work. As instructed Ruth uncovered the feet of Boaz and laid at them. When he woke and saw her there, he knew what it meant. Boaz was excited to know that if he bought the land that he would also get Ruth in the deal. God is good. With him you get it all!
Boaz knew there was a man closer kin that he was. He had to be approached. He told Ruth to hold open her veil and he filled it with barley. It was not a lot but it would get them through. That’s how the Lord works. He gives us enough. He sent manna in the wilderness daily to feed his children. He daily cares for us as well.
Ruth went home. There was one glitch in the way of Boaz. She was nervous. She wanted to know what else to do. Naomi said sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. Too often as we wait we get impatient and try something we think will be all right but it hinders God’s plan. Naomi saw the anxiousness of Ruth and told her to sit still. She knew that Boaz wouldn’t rest until the matter was settled. She knew if it was God’s will it would work out. That’s our advice. When we’ve done all we can, stand still and wait on the Lord. Ruth couldn’t get in the way. When we get out the way and let God work, it works!
Boaz gathered the elders together for witnesses and called the nearer kinsman for a conversation. He was businesslike when he mentioned the parcel of land that he’d like to buy and that he needed his permission since he was a closer kinsman. The man decided he did want the land. At this time Boaz mentioned to him that if he purchased the land that Naomi and Ruth came with it. That meant some of the man’s inheritance would have to go to them and their heirs. The man didn’t feel he could handle that responsibility. Boaz could do it. God can too. He can handle it all!
All the while Ruth waited and prayed trusting God to work it out. The man told Boaz the land was his to take. Chapter 4 states therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe. And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi. Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day. And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The Lord make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem. God worked it out!
There is someone close and powerful who can work things out: God. He has all power in heaven and earth. God worked through Boaz. Ruth followed Naomi’s advice to sit and wait. By doing so she became the wife of Boaz and the grandmother of David, the King of Israel. From David would come the Son of God. Ruth is in the genealogy of Jesus all because she sat still and waited for God to work it out.
We are to do our part—what God asks us to do, but we must wait on God to do his part. He’ll do it. Just because we’re to wait and sit still doesn’t mean God is still. It doesn’t mean he’s not working. Are you ready to sit still? If you have need of patience in waiting on the Lord and trusting him to work, now is the time to pray.


Psycho-Religious Causes of Some Incurable Diseases
By Imam El-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Jilani El-Hashimi
Psychology of a Believer
According to the Islamic system of value assessment and rationalization, every article of belief has either esoteric or exoteric rational explanation, which can be verified by using corresponding sense faculties and sciences. Whereas the Church Fathers of the Divinity of Man (Christianity) discourage every investigation into their belief system, similarly Paul wanted blind belief in the Divinity of Christ, Trinity, and Redemption.
If you ask any Christian "What is meant by belief in God Almighty?" he will not be able to give you any rational explanation. On the contrary, he will confuse you, and damage you psychologically. In regards to your faith he will encourage you to believe that in order to pay for the sins of Adam (who was tempted by Satan), Almighty Himself had come down in the shape of a human being and even crucify Himself. Any intelligent inquirer would respond to this theory by posing the question, "Why did not God Almighty crucify Satan, the main culprit in this plot?" However, Christians would rather submit to the theory that they have killed their god and now believe in the supremacy and power of Satan.
Try to imagine the type of mentality that is build upon such a belief: Masochism, suicide, Satanism. Christians have killed their god on the cross and hence no more law is to be followed, but love. For instance, if someone wants to love God, they can do so when He is already dead. But then they confuse the matter still more by introducing the fable of the Risen Christ, but have never produced a solitary witness to testify that he or she actually saw Christ ascending. As Thomas Pain wrote in his book, The Age of Reason, the alleged "evidence" in the Gospel is nothing short of contradiction; if one believes accounts of John, he must then refute the narrations of Luke.
Since the New Testament has contradictory evidence, how is it then possible to believe in the "Risen Christ?" One certain factor in the propagation of this nonsense is that the priests want poor, simple folk to believe in Jesus as the Son of God, whereas Jesus himself never proclaimed to be such. Rather, he proclaimed, "Hear ye, O’ Israel, The Lord God is ONE." Paul, the mastermind of fabrication stated otherwise.
The vicars of Christ, after having completely confused western man in the matter of belief, use this method to manipulate the people in such a way that the priests are accepted as gods who have the power to send people to Heaven, Hell, or atone their sins. More than this, these vicars of Christ want us to believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of Almighty God.
By having put their god on a crucifix as opposed to executing Satan, they not only have blasphemed against the Wisdom and Judgment of God Almighty, but reduced Him to a role of subservience to Satan. Similarly, by attributing the words of the Bible to God, they also attribute all their fallacies, inaccuracies, irrationalities, lies, and contradictions to Him!
Here again, I quote Thomas Pain, who employed the use of common sense to understand Christianity:
"The Bible and The Testament are impositions upon the world, that the fall of Man, the account of Jesus Christ as being the Son of God, and his dying to appease the Wrath of God, and of salvation by that strange means are all a fabulous invention dishonorable to the Wisdom and Power of Almighty."
"By unaided reason, man could know that there is a God, that he has certain duties towards Him and his fellow man, and that the performance of these duties are made for his welfare in the present life and hereafter." (Thomas Paine, The Age of Reason, p. 36)
In short, the priests have taken away the torch of reason from the West, and have plunged it into the darkness of ignorance and superstition. Therefore, all who have believed in what was propagated by the Church fathers developed a subnormal mentality, rigidity in behavior, fixidity of ideas, confused thinking, and a lack of faith in the Promise, Help, Reward, Punishment and Accountability of the Almighty. Since the Bible includes many narrations of suicides, masochism, rape, incest, lewdness, deceit, Satanism, and unfortunately all such and unfortunately all such acts have been attributed to many of the Holy Messengers, and to all of the believers.
Only one has to examine past history and find examples of crimes committed in the name of the one of the most benevolent of all men sent by Almighty, Jesus son of Mary. Therefore an irrational and fake belief molds a person’s character in a like manner, and causes irreparable psychological damage and mentally reduces the person to the level of beasts. As a matter of fact, all the pagan beliefs which are incorporated in the Christian Church are the main causes of many mental and physical diseases.
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CHILDREN ARE IMPORTANT TO US
The core of why CityHill Kids exists can be found in Psalm 78: “We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders… and they in turn will teach their own children.” – Psalm 78:4;6
Our vision for CityHill Kids is that, from when children form their first opinions about the world, they are receiving and having their worldview shaped by truths about God – that He is real, that He is good, and that in Christ is the only way to live. Our heart is that by the time a child turns into a teen, their faith is already strong and mature, and they have a Rock to stand on for the rest of their lives!
That’s why CityHill Kids exists. Every one of us is part of a spiritual generation who are declaring God’s glory and power, His love and the abundant hope that is in Christ, to a new generation.
Like Tim Mitchell, who felt called by God to serve in CityHill Kids at the beginning of 2019. He shares how it was so clear that this was where God wanted him to be. He has found serving in Kids Ministry hugely rewarding as he gets to show the children God’s love and he confessed that “he gets more out of being in CityHill Kids than the children.” His highlight this past year was our Testimony week: where he got to witness kids standing up and sharing about what God has been doing in their lives!
Linda Mabaso has been part of the CityHill kids team for 4 years. God brought her out of a spiritual slump where she felt strongly that not being actively involved in the body of Christ was one of her hindrances in her Christian walk. She has always been drawn to teaching, so CityHill kids was a natural fit for her. She says: “Serving keeps me on my toes – it keeps me relying on God – the more I serve – the more He fills me.”
Denzil Steyn and his daughter Tayla have been serving in CityHill kids for the past 2 and 3 years respectively. Denzil’s highlight on a Sunday morning is being able to worship God with these amazing, passionate little people and exploring the word “with the boys”. Tayla, who started serving when she was in grade 9, shares how the children have taught her the “true meaning of childlike faith” and inspire her with their “overwhelming joy that is utterly contagious”.
For the tiny tots, we have three beautiful parent’s rooms where volunteers can serve as hosts to help facilitate a wonderful atmosphere and serve the parents and children using the facilities. From the age of two, children can be checked into our Little Stars facility.
We serve and love children through dynamic worship, fun teaching, and connecting and discipling in small groups. Children are welcomed and loved from the moment they are checked in by volunteers at the desk, from the stage by our large group and worship team, and by our small group leaders. As they grow and develop, they transition into Shift, the next stage of their church life for young people in grades 7 to 9.
Firehouse, our junior youth, runs on Fridays nights for children in grades 5 to 7 and relies on an energetic team of volunteers who act as role models for the children in our church and surrounding community. Here, children can find a safe, fun place to hang out with other young people while discovering their identity in Christ and igniting a passion for Him.


Praise God! It has been three months since I received my little bundle of joy.
God has been with me throughout this pregnancy (my second) and He has made it a very joyful experience. When I heard his heartbeat in the NST in the last week, I was thrilled thinking on Gods protection which kept it beating. Every little baby movement kept me smiling throughout my pregnancy. Things would not have been easier without Gods hand. I was able to be active throughout the pregnancy in spite of the doctors giving so much of restriction because of a post-pregnancy complication in my first pregnancy. Every test result came out normal. I was able to drive almost till the end. Praise God for taking away every fear and filling me with His joy.
We have named him Evan (Welsh name for John) according to the following promise:
And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. (Luke 1:14-17)


Faith Based Parenting for special needs kids
Parenting a child with special needs is no easy task. Extraordinary Love is the resource to help you lead and love your child with special needs according to the principles in the Bible. Topics include the purpose of discipline, the goal in friendships with kids with special needs as well as how to think biblically about medical choices we need to make for our children.
What People are Saying . . .
Raising a child with special needs can be a tough assignment for which few parents are prepared to undertake. Children with special needs don’t come with a manual, but if they did, Bobby has done a great job of writing it! Extraordinary Love is a “must read” for any parent desiring a practical guide to help navigate their journey with their special needs child with Christ at the center.
The journey of any parent with a special needs child is filled with highs and lows…sometimes on a daily basis. What helps fill those days with more highs than lows is having someone to help you navigate the path you are on. Extraordinary Love by Bobby Lanyon is such a guide to come alongside parents navigating the waters of parenthood. Filled with wisdom, tips, and personal stories, this book will encourage and inspire both mothers and fathers to love, protect and lead their special needs child in this journey called life.


Taken from a review by Paul Engleheart
A bond of friendship and mutual admiration has grown over the course of the last four years between Moffats and a select group of families in the town of Poggibonsi in Tuscany. We were therefore delighted to have arrived safely (and by air!) following the recent Icelandic volcanic ash saga. We were unfortunately one Choir member down; Taylor was unable to return from Canada.
Host families met us at Poggibonsi railway station following a day of travelling to settle us into our new homes for the week.
Workshops at the Schola Cantorum began on the first morning. The aim of the course is to bring together singers with unbroken voices and give them intensive training in vocal production, with performances in concerts and services as the end result. The festival is timed to conincide with the Festa di Santa Caterina, patron saint of Siena. Schola Cantorum has been running for four years, and Moffats have been involved in three of these four.
Emily and Sydney yodel as part of a warm-up in the workshop
Performances during the week included an open air performance in Poggibonsi park as part of the town’s celebration of the Festa di San Lucchese, during mass at the Basilica di San Domenico and, the highlight of the tour, a convert in the church of San Lorenzo. The eleven Moffats pupils performed two pieces on their own, the Nunc Dimittis by Dyson starting the concert, and Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing starting the second half.
We were then delighted to be joined by Aleandro Baldi, renowned pop singer, where we sand Banuwa and a gospel favourite Priase the Lord oh my Soul, filling the church with a fantastic sound.
The Moffats Choir performs in the Preghiera di Santa Caterina as part of the mass in the Basilica di San Domenico
The last official engagement was a visit to the Eremo di Lecceto, a convent of cloistered nuns. We attended mass and heard the nuns sing, as well as singing three items.
The children all gained so much from the musical and cultural experience of the trop, but perhaps most of all they learnt about the extraordinary generosity of people who welcomed us with open arms and made us feel so completely at home - and, most humbling, expressed honour at having us to stay with them.


In simple terms, witnessing means introducing others to Jesus Christ. Biblically, this is known as evangelism and is the responsibility of all Christians. It is the work of the Holy Spirit reaching out through believers to win others to repentance from their sin of unbelief and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
Note: Witnessing is not something we merely do, It is something we are to BE (Acts 1:8; 2 Cor 3:2; Mt. 5:14). Witnessing should never be employed as a mechanism that provokes anger and fuels resistance to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Overcoming the fear to witness effectively, starts with examining our motive. The motive to glorify God cannot be easily discouraged or defeated. Actually, most Christians eventually faint when it comes to witnessing due to a motive that conflicts with the will of God.
Secondly, The Right Means.
A wise Christian wants to be a witness that produces fruit (Prov. 11:30). This requires the right means. We must absolutely depend on the Holy Spirit (Lk. 24:48-49) It is He Who does the work. Why is this so essential? The Holy Spirit is able to convict of sin (Jn. 16:8-11), and convey the Truth (16:13), and He alone can regenerate (Jn. 3:5-8, Titus 3:5-7).
We must absolutely depend on the authority of the Word of God. From God’s Word, we learn what to say, and how to say what needs to be said. The Christian can learn from obvious examples of evangelism in the Scriptures.
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It has only been a year since my last post! One of these days I will actually get this updated with the family minutiae that you forget so quickly. For today I am posting on a matter of Church politics, if you will. Obviously I don't work for Church headquarters, so nothing I say (or write) on the topic should matter to anybody, but maybe my kids will think it is interesting one day.
To sum up: A group of LDS women known as the Ordain Women Movement has requested tickets to attend the upcoming Priesthood Session of Conference. Six months ago the group tried to gain admittance to the session by waiting in the standby line at the Conference Center - they were denied entry. Yesterday, a Church spokesperson (spokeswoman, incidentally) issued a reply to their request. Here is the reply I wish they would have received:
TO: April Young Bennett, Debra Jenson, Kate Kelly, Hannah Wheelwright
FROM: Just some LDS woman
SUBJECT: Ticket and Meeting Request
DATE: March 18, 2014
Thank you for your letter. Please understand that while I am writing as a representative of the Church, the words are mine alone.
The Brethren are aware of your concerns, specifically your concerns regarding the role of women in the Priesthood. They appreciate your openness about the topics that trouble you. They know that too many women in the Church have had experiences involving Priesthood leadership that have caused them to feel demeaned or degraded in their role and identity as women. Some of these experiences are the result of cultural traditions and practices within the Church that are not illustrative of Church doctrine. You have seen the efforts to correct some of these non-doctrinal practices.
At this time there has been no additional revelation that would lead to the ordination of women to the Priesthood. The reasons for this are known to God. We believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God - the shape and substance of which we do not yet know.
Some things we do know. We know that men and women were created by a perfect Father who loves and esteems His children equally. We know that He sees his children, not as the world sees them, but with a perfect love and with a perfect understanding of the intents of their hearts. We trust that one day we will more fully understand His purposes for His children.
Your request for tickets to the Priesthood Session has not been granted. The meeting focuses on topics and teachings which the speakers feel are of special importance to the male members of the Church. Therefore, the tickets are distributed to the intended audience. We know that some of you plan to wait in the standby line to gain admittance. You will not find the doors locked to you, sisters. However, we ask you to consider allowing the seats available to be used by men who may be in need of the messages that will be delivered and that all the men attending may benefit from the feeling of unity and mutual responsibility they share as men in the Church. You are welcome to participate in the session via live broadcast. Certainly there are lessons applicable to everyone to be found in any meeting of the Church.
Of course, the free speech zones surrounding Temple Square are open to you as they are to everyone. You can find these areas delineated on the attached map.
Whatever you do, sisters, please don't leave. The Church needs you, and more importantly, the Lord needs you. Your voices of faith are welcome. Your contribution to your wards is essential. Your influence on your families and communities is vital. There is a place for you and all who seek to follow the Lord.
Not a Church Spokesperson
At any rate, that's what I would have written if it were my job! Personally, I don't think there is sexism in the true doctrine of the LDS religion, but there is plenty of it to be found in the LDS Church. Just read the comments on any news article covering this topic and you will find a lot of superiority, judgment, unkindness, and 'if you don't like it then leave.'
My two cents, okay maybe more like fifty cents, on the topic.


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January is the month of new resolutions and beginnings. Integration and growth in our journey of life requires going forth and stepping across the thresholds of our comfort zone. We cannot move toward something new unless we are willing to step beyond what we know and are comfortable with. This is what we can learn from the Three Wisemen, as we wind down the Christmas season.
They left the domesticity of “home” and the familiar and ventured toward the promise of salvation revealed by a star. Their journey was born by hope of something beyond and better than their present experience. They knew what the sign meant but would they find the one whom they sought? They obviously believed they would. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have set out.
God gives us signs as well to step out and move toward something more. Do you have the courage to set out as the Magi did? To seek and then find Jesus in an unexpected place you couldn’t anticipate? Where are you placing limits on God’s capacity and desire to surprise you by his promises? So often, we expect the worst to happen, or we expect our dreams to remain unfulfilled. Thus, we retreat into our strongholds of security.
We know that the Magi anticipated God’s blessing because they came prepared with gifts to give. They were already thankful for the fulfilled promise–the epiphany of God’s love for all humanity. Their gifts were a sign of their gratitude for the one who gave Himself as a gift to them. Despite not “knowing” how everything might play out, they displayed a confident expectation of God’s generosity toward them.
We must also be willing to move toward the gift God offers. I say a prayer at the beginning of every day thanking God for all the blessings of the day. I have no idea what’s going to happen on any given day. Even when I have a plan. But no matter what happens I know that this day and all that fills it will be a blessing in some way to me. Even if it is arduous or disappointing, I am always able to learn and grow in holiness because God is calling me to step out and move toward His blessing.
As we roll into 2024, let’s not lose sight of God’s generosity and blessing, especially when we are met with the unexpected mystery of God’s plan for our lives.
Blessings in Christ,


Hallo jullie! (Make note..this email isn’t specifically for a Julie (Sorry Julie). “Jullie” means ya’ll in Dutch) This was one heck of a great week. The greatly experienced and seasoned 2 week-missionaries always told us that if you get through your first week, the MTC is so much better. I was kinda confused because I didn’t think the first week was that bad…but it definitely got better than I could have imagined! My favorite thing about being a missionary is that your whole life isn’t about you at all. I truly believe that the key to happiness is being completely selfless. You can’t worry about yourself when you’re busy learning Dutch and the gospel to teach people about the most important things in the universe. I am so blessed to have this opportunity. This week was super eventful, but I’ll just outline some awesome things that happened.
On Sunday, Zuster Tulaga and I woke up to, “NO FREAKIN WAY, COME LOOK OUTSIDE!” It had snowed that night! Zuster Tulaga has seen snow before, but not very often since she’s from New Zealand. It was super fun to have a winter wonderland! I hope it snows again before I leave for tropical paradise on December 12th.
Sunday night devotional was one of the most powerful spiritual experiences I have ever had. A singing group whose name I can’t remember came and sung about Jesus Christ. It was a constant flow of tears for me as I thought about all our Savior has done for us. The Savior’s goodness and mercy is endless! I am so excited to teach people about Him. His sacrifice for us enables us to change in miraculous ways—ways I need each day! The Savior’s grace is endless.
We met a couple that is serving in our mission! They aren’t Dutch speaking, which is sad, but they might pick us up at the airport! It was so awesome to talk to them; they were so loving. I can’t wait to be a senior missionary. Zuster Tulaga and I always joke that our “da man” (husband in Dutch, which I think is hilarious) better be down for serving as a senior couple. We also got to show around new senior couples at the MTC. Turns out they have a nice, cushy, hotel-like area for the senior couples at the MTC. I wonder if one of them can adopt me as their daughter so I can live in luxury 😉
Something I have learned this week is that you don’t have to lose your personality to be a missionary. The first week I was so worried and uptight about exact obedience that I stopped being me. This week I’ve learned that God gives us special gifts to serve his children–one of which is our personality! I can be bubbly and goofy and still be a good missionary. I am super grateful for Heavenly Father’s patience with me through this long learning process, especially because I have a lot to learn. He is so patient with his children.
My testimony of the prophet President Russel M. Nelson and the apostles was greatly strengthened this week. Gary E. Stevenson came to speak to us on Thursday, and it was awesome. I learned so much, including that I need to be doing more to study out of Preach My Gospel and the missionary handbook. The next day in personal study, I got the prompting that I needed to read some of President Nelson’s talks. I’m so grateful for his counsel and encouragement. I know that he is a prophet of God. He receives revelation for the whole church. If we heed his counsel, our lives will be so blessed. I encourage ya’ll to read the words of the prophet, President Nelson. I promise you will feel peace in your life as you follow his counsel to read the Book of Mormon, serve others like Christ, and pray earnestly to Heavenly Father.
The last and saddest thing I saved for the end: Zuster Tulaga is leaving in 2 weeks! I will get a new companion(s) for the last 2 weeks. Something is up with her visa. I’m super sad, but I know we’ll probably be companions again in the mission since there’s only around 4 sisters. I’m so thankful for her and everything she’s taught me about how to be a good missionary. We have been fasting and praying for her to learn all the Dutch she needs before she goes out. I have no doubt she could leave right now and still preach with power, but I know she’s nervous. I hate seeing her worried, but I know everything is going to work out like it’s supposed to.
I hope ya’ll have a wonderful week! Ik houdt van yulllie een tots zeens!
These are the girls I’ll probably be companions with! We just moved into their room. I love them! One of my favorite things about them is that they stay positive.


COMPEL Women's Conference exists to draw women into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through sound Biblical teaching, worship and prayer while promoting unity in Christ.
COMPEL hosted the first Women’s Conference in January, 2002. Since then, the conferences have become a yearly event in Sioux City area for Christian women. Across denominational lines, women come together to worship, pray and to be challenged by God’s Word. The COMPEL Women’s Conferences are committed to building unity in the Body of Christ. Working together is the eight-member board of directors and a 10-member advisory board, who represent 13 different churches in the Siouxland area. Our goal is to provide a local, quality, yet affordable yearly conference for women that will meet our stated mission. The vision for the conferences came out of a desire to have a time of deep spiritual teaching, as well as the opportunity to fellowship with other Christian women. It is the goal of each conference to move us individually to a clearer understanding of God’s will, and to move us corporately toward the fulfillment of Christ’s prayer for His church. As stated in John 17: 20-21, “I do not pray for these alone, but for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one … in Us, that the world may believe…”
He Knows My Name...
"But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."


January 2020: Pre-Construction
St Sophia Greek Orthodox Church sits on the prominent Paddington corner of South Dowling and Napier Streets. The Heritage Building, over a century old, is beginning to show it's age. BellMont are in the early stages of a facade restoration where the issues of concrete spalling, render delamination and extensive corrosion will eventually be rectified. This January 2020 update displays some of these issues as the building is being prepared and cleaned for construction.
Early February 2020: Update 2
We return to Heritage Building St Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Paddington to check out the progress that's been made on the facade restoration. Already we see big changes. Some surfaces have been stripped back, repaired, cleaned and the painting process has begun. Including the application of waterproofing membrane.
End of February 2020: Update 3
There is lots of action at this stage of St Sophia's facade restoration. We see the re-rendering of surfaces, the excavation of the rendered topping to reveal corroded steel reinforcement, a few finished painted surfaces and plenty more to do. Stay tuned and subscribe to our channel for more updates. Click the icon below.


Jean-Etienne du Nordovest (AoA, CSP) (1430-1483)
Jean-Etienne (“Etienne” to those close to him) is a Norman Frenchman, the son of an adventurer who had gone to crusade in his youth. From a young age, Etienne feasted on his father’s tales of brave journeys and faraway places and people. Etienne spent his youth around the monastery of Saint Adrian, eagerly absorbing all the good friars could teach him. From them he learned to read and write Latin, seeing that he had a gift for tongues, rapidly absorbing any language he heard. He learned the arts of weaving, farming, and carpentry, as well as being schooled in music of every kind. As soon as he came of age, he bade the brothers farewell and set off to seek his own adventures. Etienne began his journey eastward toward the Holy Lands, hearing tales and rumors as he passed through France and into Italy. After hearing the news of the fall of Constantinople, he turned his feet away from the Holy Land and resolved to join the armies of the daring warlords of eastern Europe, his imagination fired by the rumors from Hungary, Poland and the forested forbidding land of Wallachia.
As he made his way eastward, Etienne learned to speak several new tongues, heard and sang songs of distant lands, and also learned somewhat the craft of combat. As he came closer to his intended destination, he realized that he could also aid the cause of Christendom, not by fighting, but by building, by cooking, binding wounds, and by passing the hours with story and songs of home. In this, he lightened the soldiers’ burdens and made a name for himself in the caravans and camps.
Having had adventure in ten years to last him ten lives, he returned to his native Normandy, where he used the gold he found in foreign lands to build a tavern, and became a prosperous innkeeper, whose alehouse was always open to those who bore arms in defense of the land.
Jean-Etienne is a member of House Nordovest, the household of Baron Taliesin of Nordovest upon the Long Isle http://op.antirheralds.org/index.php?who=983


Amor Fati Design
Amor Fati is a Latin phrase that may be translated as “love of fate” or “love of one’s fate”. This mental attitude gives you the power to embrace all events that unfold in your life as necessary, good or essential for your soul growth. You have no control over outside events but you do get to control your attitude towards what happens. It isn’t what happens to you but how you respond to it that matters and that is your God-given power.


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For example, the creation of the world, Noah's ark, the tower of Babel, and God sending Abram (later renamed Abraham) to Canaan — all these well-known Bible stories happened centuries before Moses's lifetime. This books of the Bible list printable PDF can help you: familiarize yourself with the 66 books of the Bible. help you memorize the books of the Bible. And there are so many places you can keep it and use it: Keep it in your Bible to review.
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1 Preliminary note 2 Old Testament 3 Apocrypha 4 New Testament 5 Notes Preliminary note There are 80 booksinthe King James Bible; 39 in the Old Testament, 14 in the Apocrypha, and 27 in the New Testament.
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2021. 7. 20. · You can start by following a simple historical narrative. Your Bible study can begin with Genesis and then reading in order: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2, Samuel, 1 and 2, Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Jonah, followed by Acts. Daily reading of your Bible can help you with spiritual.
It makes no sense to invent entirely new divisions of the OT while at the same time destroying the God-inspired age-old order. The 3 parts of the OT (Law, Prophets, Writings) were witnessed long before the birth of Jesus. One.
. Jul 28, 2022 · Of the 66 books total, the Bible is divided into the 39 books of the Old Testament (before Christ) and the 27 books of the New Testament (after Christ). Beyond that, the order is grouped by literary genre as follows: Old Testament. - Books of law: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. - Books of history: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 ....
2016. 2. 1. · Below are approximate dates of when each book of the Bible was written, listed in chronological order with links to each book on Bible Gateway. Books marked with an asterisk are apocryphal/deuterocanonical; those.
Nov 24, 2018 · The Book Of 1 Chronicles Was Written By Ezra. The Book Of 2 Chronicles Was Written By Ezra. The Book Of Ezra Was Written By Ezra. The Book Of Nehemiah Was Written By Nehemiah. The Book Of Esther Was Written By Mordecai. The Book Of Job Was Written By Moses. The Book Of Psalms Was Written By David and others..
Thebooksinthe English Bible follow a subject arrangement and are not in the order they were written. The arrangement mirrors that of the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Old Testament made a few hundred years before Christ. The Hebrew Old Testament follows a slightly different order than the English.
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Contents of The Lost Books of the Bible The Protevangelion . The Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas . The Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus King of Edessa. The Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate) The Apostles’ Creed (throughout history) The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Laodiceans. Feb 08, 2022 · When I was creating my reading list for Chapter By Chapter this year, I suddenly needed a listof booksof the Bible by chapters to build my reading plan. Chapters and verses, of course, were added long after the Bible was written, so they’re not inspired the way the text is, and you shouldn’t read anything special into them..
If you change the order you can always use the DEFAULT button to reset the items to the original sort order. Formats Print The List. Click the print button on the list tool above. A print preview page will open for you to set your options and print the listof Booksof the Bible. Plain Text. Plain text means words that are not formatted in any way..
2022. 7. 31. · In 931 BC, after King Solomon’s reign, Israel was divided into a northern and a southern kingdom. 9 hours ago Providing a road-map to the Bible, the Biblical Genealogy Chart elegantly displays the correlation between the books of the Bible, the genealogy from Adam to Jesus and a historical timeline dating back to 1900 Century B. Ambiguous Situation: Volume 2
Nov 08, 2016 · The Bible Table of Contents. Jonathan Petersen. Content manager for Bible Gateway. To help you become more familiar with the arrangement of the books of Scripture, here’s a virtual Table of Contents of the Bible in their canonical order. [ Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, Bible Translation Reading Levels]
This books of the Bible list printable PDF can help you: familiarize yourself with the 66 books of the Bible. help you memorize the books of the Bible. And there are so many places you can keep it and use it: Keep it in your Bible to review
2020. 5. 9. · Are the books of the Bible in the correct order? The correct grouping and order of the individual books of the Old Testament (OT) is not complicated and has been known for over 2,200 years. The Hebrew Bible Tanakh (TNK) has a clear structure. The Tanakh is a collection of Hebrew scriptures from a period of about 1,200 years.
Mar 08, 2022 · The Best Reading Plan for the Bible in Chronological Order. Reading the Bible can be done Chronologically by books that cover the main themes and storylines which are Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, Habakkuk, Proverbs, Luke, Acts, Ephesians, and Revelations while the rest of books can be read to ...


The purpose of the OLG Teacher Bonus Auction is to recognize the outstanding efforts and dedication of the Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School teachers. These amazing and highly qualified individuals work at a salary that is less than 75% of what they could earn in a public school. They work at this small parochial school to offer a strong faith-based education in the Light of Christ. The auction concludes at the school’s Annual Volunteer and Teacher Appreciation Banquet the evening of May 17th.
YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT AT THIS EVENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ONLINE AUCTION.
Sponsors and auction winners will be announced at the end of this event.


ABORTION NEWS & NEXT STEP
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We have been hearing so much talk around the state of abortion in our country, I want to share with you how we at Next Step are responding to this.
NEXT STEP REMAINS A SAFE PLACE FOR HELP AND HEALING
Since our inception in 1988 we have always been about caring for both the woman and child. As the political landscape shifts back and forth we remain steadfast. We continue to do what we have always done.
We provide a safe place for the woman facing an unexpected pregnancy to process everything she is thinking and feeling. We help her slow down and figure out for herself, without all the outside pressures, what is the right decision for her.
We meet her where she is, and offer her the grace, love and compassion that Jesus has offered each of us throughout our own journey.
OUR POSITION ON ABORTION LAWS AND POLITICS
We at Next Step believe that the politics behind fighting abortion laws are a separate ministry calling, and we leave that part of the battle to those God has called to serve in that area of ministry.
God has called us to fulfill a specific mission, to empower women to make confident and healthy life choices as they face an unexpected pregnancy. In order to protect and fulfill our mission, we do not engage in political activism.
We do, however, belong to a national affiliate that monitors legislation, court decisions, and other issues that impact Pregnancy Centers. If you have questions or comments regarding the Dobbs case or any other case within the pro-life movement, you can contact NIFLA (National Institute of Family Life Advocates) at firstname.lastname@example.org.
WE COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!
Thank you for partnering with us on this journey. We are at a critical point in history, and it’s because of your faithful support of our ministry that we are able to support life, and continue being that safe place for the women in our community.


The Via de Cristo Spiritual Renewal
Via de Cristo three day spiritual renewal weekend proclaims the truth
and grace of Jesus Christ. The intent of Via de Cristo is to equip each
of us with the power to be an effective servant in the body of Christ.
Via de Cristo is one of several methods available to the Church to help
renew the faith that is already a gift to believers. Through Via de Cristo
we are encouraged to persevere and grow in our faith and to strengthen
our personal relationships with Jesus Christ.
All events during a Lutheran Via de Cristo of the Rockies weekend,
including the messages, meditations and leisure activities, are
supported by prayer and total dependence upon God. The weekend is
based upon Lutheran theology and sound scriptural principles.
Dates & Events
FEBRUARY 9, 2013; LVdCR Agape Banquet
for 4th Day Members. Contact 4th day
Coordinator Loretta Hartten at 720.231.9200
What happens on a Via de Cristo Weekend?
Lutheran Via de Cristo of the Rockies typically hosts coed weekends
for single and married Christians together.
Every Via de Cristo begins on a Thursday evening and concludes the
following Sunday. The three day progression includes worship, songs
of praise, prayer, presentations or messages followed by discussion
and unique fellowship events.
Holy Communion is served on a daily basis. Comfortable lodging and
dining is provided. Participants are placed in small groups of five to
six people. Each small group includes two experienced laypersons
to serve as guides to assist when needed.
An essential part of every weekend is the Spiritual Support Team
who provides spiritual guidance and insight. The team consists of an
ordained Lutheran lead pastor and several other pastors or church
workers. The Spiritual Support Team, like the laypersons who
organize and facilitate the weekends, have attended previous Via de
Cristo weekends as participants.
Who Attends a Via de Cristo Weekend?
Any baptized Christian who would like to experience the love of God in
a very unique way. Any baptized Christian who believes their spiritual
life may need strengthening. Any baptized Christian who may have
questions about prayer, study, and sharing their faith.
Any baptized Christian who is willing to dedicate their everyday lives to
God in an ongoing manner. In other words, any baptized Christian,
whether new in the faith or mature in the faith, married or single, pastor,
church worker, or layperson.
JANUARY 26, 2013; LVdCR Annual Meeting
and Ultreya. Bethel Lutheran Church, 4725
Farmingdale Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
80917. 3:00 P.M. tll 5:00 P.M.
What Happens After a Via de Cristo Weekend?
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of a VdC weekend are the first three
days of the spiritual renewal experience; the rest of your life is called
the Fourth Day. You can attend a weekend as a "Pilgrim" only once,
but you will learn skills that allow you to build on the experience for the
rest of your life! The Fourth Day Community provides two activities to
foster life in Christ:
• Ultreyas (which means “Onward”) are monthly gatherings for
fellowship and praise.
• Group Reunions are small groups that meet on a weekly basis to
continue study and to support each other in faith.
• Participation in these events can be an integral part of the Via de
Cristo experience but, as with all weekend activities, they are voluntary.
• There will also be ongoing opportunities to participate in subsequent
weekends as a team member, pray for those attending, and
contributing financially. Via de Cristo three day spiritual renewal
weekend proclaims the truth and grace of Jesus Christ. The intent of
Via de Cristo is to equip each of us with the power to be an effective
servant in the body of Christ.
FEBRUARY 16, 2013; Secretariat meeting,
Faith Community Lutheran Church, 9775 Ute
Highway, Longmont, CO. 80504.10:00 A.M. till
1:00 P.M. All are welcome!
Lutheran Via de Cristo of the Rockies
731 North Weber Street, Ste. 10 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
LVDC@aol.com (719) 650-6754


The gift of giving
Stand out for our gift giving activities! This year, Truck Centre staff generously donated to The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal to assist families in hardship celebrate this festive season. We are so very proud that everyone came together for this very worthy cause. We truly have a bunch of fantastic, generous and kind hearted staff around! For those who would like to donate, it’s not too late! Head over to their website to find out how you can help support this organisation. Merry Christmas!


Another conversation was with someone dear to me who said, "I have money to give, in fact I always give away 20% of what I make. But, I have no time to give and I have no desire to go to places where poverty exists." She has money to give (and probably time) but doesn't want to complicate her life or make a sacrifice by really seeing and beginning to understand poverty.
The King will say . . . 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your
inheritance, . . . For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was
thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me
in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I
was in prison and you came to visit me.
Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and
feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a
stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see
you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, 'I tell you the
truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did
for me.' - Jesus (from Matthew 25:31-40)
So many things are relative - we make comparisions. When I say the I have no money, what do I really mean? When I say I have no time, why is that? Is it true when I make either of these statements? I have no money for what? I have no spare time because it is filled with what?
I saw this site the other day and it is really powerful (by the way, I don't know much about the site, just like the calculator tool), try it out: http://www.globalrichlist.com/
Over the last couple of weeks, I've come up with some ideas on how we, as families, can be aware of poverty and do something about it whether our bills don't allow us to spend any more money or our commitments don't allow us to spend any more time. Check back soon and consider joining me and my family as we experiment with ways we can feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, give shelter and clothes to those that have none, and care for the hurting and oppressed. I'm excited about this journey and hope you are too!!


WELL, I recently discovered I was unhappy with my life and set about to fix it. It all started the Saturday before Easter when I went to church with my neighbor Becky. She took me to a wonderful church. A church I now call home. I never before thought I would have that again. Since going there, I have had such a peace come into my life and am excited at the change it has brought. I know those that know me are going woah, wait a minute! YOU went to church? And the answer is yes! I have gone now 2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays and couldn’t be happier!
I also decided to change schools to one that I think will be better for me, although it has not been well received by some. I am excited and am going for Network Administration and it is going to be very ‘hands on’ which is something that I need. I start classes tomorrow with Oral Communications which I am not all that excited about but feel I can do well in that class. All I have to do is have a bit of faith.


On Sunday July 17th, 2016, seven very talented "Hye" musicians performed at St. Sahag Armenian Church in front of an audience of about 35 people. The talent displayed by these young musicians in our community was an eye opener for me and others in the audience. We are very fortunate to have in our Armenian community in Minnesota such group of talented youngsters.
ACOM and St. Sahag Armenian Church sponsored a Memorial Service and program Commemorating the Centennial of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. The memorial was well attended with over 250 people present. Dignitaries from various educational, social, and political institutions gave remembrance speeches while the audience listened with thoughtful attentiveness. The Remembrance began with a prayer service led by Der Tadeos Barseghyan, Pastor of St. Sahag. Remarks from the invited speakers followed.
The 2016 ACOM Gaghant party has come and gone already! After six good years at the Marriott in Minnetonka, we changed venues to the intimate setting of the Saint Paul Como Dockside Pavilion located on the shores of Lake Como in St. Paul. The room was lit to a level of coziness and comfort for 83 Armenians and friends. A very tasty Louisiana style buffet dinner was provided and the four-piece band "Music Mundial" played wonderful Armenian and Middle Eastern music for our listening and dancing pleasure.


A community of people who are being changed by Christ to live like Christ
Solid Ground is set beautifully at the base of the San Gabriel mountains, 45 minutes outside of Los Angeles. A family-friendly, people-welcoming, and God-worshiping group of people gather weekly to grow deeper in faith.
We are a church who believes in God's transforming power through Jesus to change lives. Dynamic and inspiring worship is a core value of our church, founded on the truth of God's written word. Solid Ground is an exciting place to be for followers of Jesus who want to grow deeper in their faith!
Come join us at 10 AM for our Sunday morning worship service! See you there!
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Rev. Virginia Mahone Jackson
Passed away on December 9, 2010.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
1:00 p.m. EST
2275 Joseph E Boone Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30314-1098
Virginia Mahone Jackson, was born July 21, 1930 in Talbot County, Georgia to very loving parents, George T. Mahone and Icy Lee Thomas. She was a very happy child growing up in a large and close knit family. She enjoyed family gatherings and attending church with relatives and friends.
She started her education in the Junction City, Georgia Public Schools and received her GED from Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Virginia married James Paul Jackson on May 4, 1946. "J.P." was a loving and attentive husband to her and she was a caring and faithful wife for 62 years until his death in 2009. To this union three children were born. Being a good mother was one of her great pleasures in life.
She loved her family and dedicated her Hie to not only doting on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, but her cllildren's friends also. They became her cliildren, and their children became her grandchildren. Affectionately known as "Grandma", she loved deeply and passionately, and her concern was always genuine. She was a mother and grandmother to her nieces, nephews and countless others that became extended family. Everyone knew without a doubt just how much she loved them.
Virginia's life was an amazing one. By relying solely on God's grace she was able to accomplish so much and redefine her career paths over and over again. In the late 1950's VJ became employed as an Order Clerk for the Ponce de Leon Infirmary cafeteria for 10 years until a young doctor approached her and told her that she was too attractive to work in a kitchen. That doctor made an offer to send her to nursing school where she excelled, graduated and became the office nurse for the Ears, Nose and Throat Dr. Robert Brown. She worked for Dr. Brown for more than 20 years until her retirement. During that time she served as the president of the Fulton County Nurses Association for several years.
Not satisfied with retirement, after joining Hillside Chapel and Truth Center she attended the Barbara L. King School of Ministry, graduating in 1990. She became a licensed and ordained minister. Hence, Reverend Jackson became the noon day Minister of Prayer and one of the church's Spiritual Counselors. Her 'clients' became another set of extended family. So much so that her husband built her a home office to attend to the needs of those that sought her services. She was as devoted to them as they were to her.
What a beautiful life! Virginia was tired and the Lord said 'enough.' On the 9th of December she made the great transition to be with her Father in Heaven. As difficult it is to see her leave, it is equally as gratifying to know there are loved ones welcoming her to be present with the Father and enjoy perfect peace.
She leaves to cherish her memory two loving sons; a dedicated and loving daughter, a son-in-law, three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, two sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and extended family that includes Hillside Chapel and Truth Center and many special sisters and brothers in Christ.
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I was focussed and determined! This time I was going to do what it takes to stretch myself spiritually, mentally and artistically to create a piece of art worthy of a place in the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City. The journey was full of research, discoveries, inspiration from on high and hard but enjoyable work. I am so pleased with the results and the jurors were too. The competition was steep (859 art submissions were competing against mine) and yet the jury selected mine to be part of the exhibition in the 12th International Art Competition! I am overjoyed.
MY CULTURAL HERITAGE
Here is the background behind my design. I have a great love of all things ancient and spiritual and have been inspired by the illuminated script from the Lindisfarne Gospels. This cultural heritage blends dynamically with my skills as a professional graphic designer and artist. I add these elements to my deep love of the Saviour and His gospel and have created this piece, “All are Invited,” to illustrate God’s goodness and His love for ALL His children.
God uses symbols to teach His children using simple, familiar objects to represent deeper concepts that apply to all humanity and their connection to their Creator. Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son, followed this pattern by teaching through parables and symbols. Symbols are multilayered, providing insights commensurate with one’s level of spiritual maturity. As one matures, the ability to understand grows.
Symbolism is a universal and timeless language. It brings color to the world of visual expression and takes us beyond the literal. Symbols transcend cultures and expresses the language of the heart and of the Spirit relative to life’s experiences. Despite the varying interpretations of symbols, eternal symbols will ultimately lead all to God.
UNITY, SEPARATION & RESTORATION
The concept of “symbol” as unity, separation and restoration provide a construct for our journey through life. Unity is God’s love in our premortal existence. Separation is leaving our earthly home and learning to rely on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Restoration is embracing the Savior’s Atonement and eventually returning to God’s divine presence, once again in perfect unity.
I am currently working on more art pieces using symbolism to tell a story. I will post as I complete them.
The images above are 1. my initial sketches 2. the finished art piece 3. a handbound book explaining the symbols


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Friday, December 26, 2008
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Lindsay has been a very dear friend to me for eight years now (in Jan)! I can't believe how time flies! We began our friendship by playing at WAMU when we had no customers. She is also the one who introduced me to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have played and cried a lot together... we've been Siamese twins for Halloween, shared my first Thanksgiving and Christmas together, been the best and worst roomies ever, but all in all, the very best of friends. She has always been there for me when I needed her, lifted me up and helped me become who I am. I will forever be grateful to her for her wonderful example she has set for me and will love her for all eternity.
Check out her beautiful family and amazing life!
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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I love my cute husband!!!
Spencer, Corissa, Kierstin, Mesha, Sterling and Jacob
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
I am so grateful for the knowledge I have and for the testimony that helps me and keeps me strong in difficult times and for the hope, peace and joy it gives me.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I loved hearing his fabulous stories from his football days. Elder Wirthlin is a great man with an even greater heart. I will miss him but I know that he is at peace with his dear wife once again.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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