The most unique and radical claim of the Christian Faith is not that God has revealed himself, but that he has done so by becoming a human being.
The incarnation is the most central truth of the Christian Faith. The eternal Son of God took up human flesh and became ‘like his brothers in every respect’ not only to ‘make propitiation for the sins of his people’ (Hebrews 2:17) but also to reveal the very being of the triune God to humankind.
The Bible everywhere speaks of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son now incarnate, as the supreme revelation of God. Thus, the author of Hebrews could write: ‘Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, who he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world’ (Hebrews 1:1-2).
In the person of Jesus Christ, the event of God’s self-disclosure occurs fully and supremely. In the life, speech and acts of Jesus are revealed the very character and purposes of God. As Millard Erickson has clearly put it: ‘The pinnacle of God’s acts is to be found in the life of Jesus. His miracles, death and resurrection are redemptive history in its most condensed and concentrated form’.
Only the second person of the triune Godhead, who is with God and is God from all eternity, can reveal God to us. Thus, the consensus of the Patristic theologians that can be traced to Irenaeus of Lyons (AD 125-202): that God can only be known through God.
To be sure, God’s revelation of himself in Christ comes in a mediated form, through the humanity of the incarnate Son. It is important to note that God has not revealed himself in humanity per se, but through the humanity united to Christ, the divine Son (Latin: humanitas Christi). In the incarnation, God has revealed himself through a medium that is not alien to us.
The Reformers recognise that in order for God to reveal himself to human beings he must in some ways accommodate or condescend himself to the ways of human knowing. According to a number of Reformed theologians like David Wright, Timothy George and Edward Dowey, the incarnation is God’s accommodating act par excellence.
But it was the Roman Catholic theologian Karl Rahner who articulated this with great insight and eloquence. In a 1966 essay titled The Theology of the Symbol Rahner writes: ‘The Logos, the Son of the Father, is truly, in his humanity as such, the revelatory symbol in which the Father enunciates himself, in this Son, to the world – revelatory, because the symbol renders present what is revealed’.
Using different terminology, the Reformed theologian Karl Barth makes the same point when he maintains that the incarnate Christ is the ‘sacramental reality of [God’s] revelation’, the ‘first sacrament, the foundation of everything that God instituted and used in his revelation as a secondary objectivity before and after the epiphany of Jesus Christ’.
To say that God’s self-disclosure is found supremely in Christ is not to deny his universal revelation in creation. Paul is unequivocal that God has revealed himself in the created order when he writes that the ‘invisible nature’ of the Creator is clearly perceived ‘in the things that have been made’ (Romans 1:20).
Neither does it diminish the way in which God revealed himself in his dealings with Israel as recorded in the Old Testament.
In fact, if Christ is indeed the supreme revelation of God, then in him all the other moments of God’s self-disclosure becomes clearer and more comprehensible. In him all the manifestations of God – past, present and future – are clarified. And in him God’s dealings with Israel becomes more understandable and meaningful.
Christ is the summit of God’s revelation.
It is precisely because in him is to be found ‘all the riches of full assurance of understanding and knowledge of God’s mystery’ (Colossians2: 2-3) that Christ can be said to be the ‘exegesis of God’ (Hans Urs von Balthasar).
In the incarnation of the Son, we also see the profound relationship between revelation and salvation. Insofar as the second person of the Godhead is Word, his incarnation is the revelation of God. But even as he comes as Word to reveal the love of God, he also comes as Son to reconcile us to the Father.
In Jesus Christ we not only come to know God, but we are also brought into communion with him by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8).
The great Scottish theologian T.F. Torrance explains:
‘In this act of condescension God comes as God the Son and God the Word. He comes as God the Son to enter our rebellious estate in order to effect reconciliation by living out his life of filial obedience where we are disobedient, and he comes as God the Word to enter into our darkness and blindness in order to effect revelation by manifesting the love of God and by achieving from within humanity faithful appropriation of divine revelation’.
Insofar as these are the works of the incarnate Son of God, they must be seen not as two acts but as one act: revelation is part of reconciliation, and reconciliation is part of revelation.
In Jesus Christ is revealed the loving God who saves human beings from sin and death. Thus, we could indeed say (together with Paul) that in the face of Jesus Christ we see the light of the knowledge of the glory of God (2 Corinthians 4:6).


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VATICAN CITY (ChurchMilitant.com) – An Italian bishop close to Pope Francis has revealed that the pontiff is preparing an encyclical on human fraternity as a sequel to his Abu Dhabi covenant with global Sunni Muslim leader Ahmad al-Tayyeb.
“Rumor has it that the pope himself will soon publish an encyclical on the theme of human fraternity,” Bp. Domenico Pompili of the diocese of Rieti told a press conference Wednesday.
This pontifical document will be a companion to the “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together,” signed Feb. 4 2019 in Abu Dhabi by Pope Francis and Ahmad al-Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Pompili indicated.
Once published, it will be the third encyclical of Pope Francis after Lumen Fidei of 2013 and Laudato Sí of 2015. …


God is the creator of all things. All people have been created in God’s own image which means we have been created with the ability to express ourselves by creating and recreating through many art forms. We all have these abilities, to a greater or lesser degree. Discovering these may be a life long journey. By participating in the arts we reflect the very nature of God within us. At Aidanfield Christian School, expressions in the Arts is an expression of praise back to God.
The Aidanfield Christian School Arts programme is designed to be a reflection of biblical practise. As stated in the New Zealand curriculum, studying the Arts explores, challenges, affirms and celebrates unique artistic expressions of self, community and culture. The Arts can create emotions within us and this enhances our capacity to think, feel and love. We are able to appreciate the work of others in various forms. At Aidanfield Christian School, we celebrate different artistic forms while taking all expression captive to the authority of scripture. We encourage artistic discernment based on our scriptural foundations and this should be seen as liberating rather than restrictive.
The Arts encourages and allows those who struggle with formal structures of expression to articulate themselves through artistic form. The Arts are a means for some pupils to discover alternative ways to express themselves, their thoughts, talents, feelings, and responses to God and the world. Appreciating and reflecting on other peoples’ art can be a form of worship. As an example, listening to God-honouring music allows one to enter into an aspect of worship as much as singing the song. The same can be said for dance, visual arts and drama.
Talents in the Arts often rest dormant in individuals and grow in a person at different points in their lives. At Aidanfield Christian School we want to see these seeds watered over time. While pupils grow through different periods in their life, the expression through the Arts is a means of expressing to God and others these differing feelings, frustrations and joys.
Participation in the arts exposes us to a variety of disciplines and commitments over a long period of time. This teaches self-discipline and both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
For every discipline there needs to be an intentional and authentic learning opportunity.


Find comfort in God as you work through grief.
With help from God’s wisdom, you can make peace with your grief and adjust to your new normal with grace. This devotional journal provides Scripture-based prompts and practices that inspire you to share your burdens with the Lord, strengthen your faith, and begin to heal from loss.
What sets this grief journal apart from other books on grief:
- A year of devotion—Discover 52 weekly devotions that help you reflect on your loss and manage your grief through Scripture and spiritual insights.
- Uplifting exercises—Find writing prompts, prayers, and meditations that encourage you to process your feelings and look ahead to the future with greater optimism and confidence.
- A flexible format—Feel free to start with the topics that are relevant to your current situation and work through the readings and questions at your own pace.
Connect with the Lord and begin healing with this yearlong devotional for grief and loss.


1. INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Prayer is communicating with God. It is telling God our heart and seeking to know His heart. God is personal and hears the prayer of all people from every tongue, tribe and nation. All prayer requests received by our ministry are showered with the Word of God as we firmly believe that effective prayer should be Biblically informed. There are several types of prayer including prayers of faith, dedication, thanksgiving, sanctification, confession, adoration, and Intercession.
However, the Prayer Ministry at Abundant Life Assembly focuses on intercession.
To intercede is to be positioned between two entities, usually making representation of one to the other. This type of prayer is when believers allow the Holy Spirit to intercede through them. The Scripture says that we do not always know what we ought to pray but the Holy Spirit who knows the mind and will of God can represent us with groans that we cannot understand. (Romans 8:26, 27) As we depend on the Holy Spirit through intercession for your prayer requests, God will hear and answer.
Intercession is also the act of petitioning God on behalf of another. The sinful nature of this world separates human beings from God. It has always been necessary, therefore, for righteous individuals to go before God to seek reconciliation between Him and people and to stand in the gap for others. Therefore, we intercede for the Church, its ministries, our pastors, their families and leadership teams. We pray for our altar ministry and ministers, for persons visiting the altar on Sunday mornings and evenings as well as on Wednesday nights. We also cover the youth who meets on Fridays nights. Prayer for our youth is relentless. We have five prayer teams. There is actually one solid hour of dynamic prayer every Sunday morning during the service, for the Lord’s will to be accomplished through His people. As a result He heard us and is doing some great & wonderful things in our assembly. Almighty God is healing sick bodies, renewing minds, providing needs, strengthening families, and much more for His people who ask and trust Him. Therefore we know we can depend on Him. We also have prayer breakfasts every quarter where we pray for missionaries around the world and various prayer requests. We are careful not to divulge sensitive information and to respect the privacy of those whom we lift in prayer.
We follow the example of Jesus our true and perfect intercessor. He is the most trustworthy, caring, and helpful Lord, Savior and Intercessor who did good wherever He went and is still doing today. His love is unconditional, incomparable and immeasurable. He is not just for the weak and vulnerable as some may think – but also able to help the rich, the famous, and the educated. He can touch our spirit, mind and body like no one else can. He is able to bring inner and outer healing, peace of mind and joy.
The sacrificial prayers of Old Testament priests in Exodus 29:42; 30:7 were acts of intercession which pointed forward to the work of Christ. As the greatest intercessor, Christ prayed on behalf of Peter (Luke 22:32) and His disciples (John 17). Then in the most selfless intercession of all, He petitioned God the Father on behalf of those who crucified Him (Luke 23:34). Even after Christ’s resurrection He has continued His work of intercession in Heaven. He intercedes for His Church (Heb.7:25) and His Holy Spirit pleads on behalf of the individual Christian (Romans 8:26-27).
Finally, because we recognize the value of the unique relationship to God is available through Jesus Christ, we as intercessors continue prayer without ceasing for all in obedience to 1 Timothy 2:1 which urges Christians to intercede for all people.
3. CARE MINISTRY
The Care Ministry focuses mainly on 5 areas, namely:
- Meals on Wheels
- Communion Visits to Seniors
- Visitation to Seniors (general assistance, prayer, Bible study, cottage meetings)
- Hospital Visitation
- Bereavement Support Group
Meals on Wheels
ALA provides meals three days per week to seniors and others in the community in need. The meals are delivered directly to the homes before 12.00 noon. The Team comprises of 3 cooks who take turns in preparing the meals throughout the year and 12 persons who share the responsibilities of delivering the meals.
Seniors who are no longer able to make it out to Church are visited by two members who share communion once per month.
Visitation to Seniors
Two members also visit seniors for Bible study and prayer and to also offer any general assistance that may be required. Cottage meetings are organised as requested.
Team members are encouraged to visit in twos, persons who are in the QEH. Members visit during 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm or 4.30 to 6.00 pm. Co-ordinated visits are made from time to time to District Hospitals as well as the Geriatric Hospital. Some visits are made to the sick at home as convenient and practical. Members are generally informed via announcements made from the pulpit or information provided from the Office.
Bereavement Support Groups are convened every first Saturday in the month at 4.30 pm in the Great House. These sessions provide an opportunity for those who have lost loved ones to share their memories, to provide a listening ear to those who want to talk about their loss and for the facilitators and counsellors to provide help in any way needed.
The Care Ministry is always in need of volunteers. Please feel free to contract the Ministry Leader directly at 228-5017 or the Church Office at 427-9166.
4. ALA STEEL ORCHESTRA
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6
Hallelujah International Ministries Inc. is dedicated to the glory of God and the proclamation and dissemination of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation and godly living of all peoples of the earth.
Why was Hallelujah International Ministries Inc. started?
Hallelujah International Ministries was founded in 1997 by the leading of the Holy Spirit through some of the members of the Abundant Life Assembly Steel Orchestra. Those members felt a need to expand the outlook of the group’s ministry from a group simply playing music in the church and other related environments to a ministry in the front line of the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Hallelujah International Ministries Inc. (H.I.M. Inc.) was registered as a non-profit organisation on February 23, 2000.
Hallelujah International Ministries Inc. exists to glorify God; to preach the gospel to the poor; to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
- To glorify God.
- To serve God and to faithfully undertake the last command of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
- To undertake charitable works.
- To implement development driven poverty reduction projects.
- To provide financial and technical support to missionaries and christian organizations.
- To assist parents in need with the purchase of school uniforms and books.
- Finally to hear Jesus say the words “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
Membership in H.I.M is opened to anyone who is a practicing bona fide member of a bible-believing organization.
What We Do
- We minister and perform through the use of the steel pan at Churches, Graduations, Weddings, etc
- We teach the young and the old to play the steel pan.
- We support missionaries through prayer and financial assistance.
Some Organisations assisted by H. I. M
Monetary Donations to:
- Abundant Life Assembly’s Youth Department and “Great House” Project
- Voice of Life — Dominica
- Evangelism Explosion International
- Youth with a Mission— Barbados
- Orphanages in Rwanda and Guyana
- Alison Fletcher for DTS—YWAM 2002
- Wayne Weir’s missionary trip to Guyana 2002
- United Caribbean Trust for Haiti
- Robanda School, Tanzania, West Africa, 500gal water tank, 2013.
Ministry Support to:
- Government Industrial School for Boys
- Various churches
- Nazarene NISCA Festival 2002
- CONECAR 2002
- Missionary/Reconciliation trip to Cameroon, West Africa 2004.
Send mail to:
C/O Andrew Pollard, St. Davids Village, Christ Church
Telephone No. (246) 267-4941


I live in Northwest Iowa with my husband and our two kids.
My journey with Young Living in November of 2013. After hearing about oils and their amazing benefits, I was invited to an Oils Info class by a friend from church. Having such a huge phobia of Doctors as I do, I quickly agreed to attend the class. Once I got there and heard all that Young Living Essential Oils have to offer me and my health, I signed up. Since getting our YLEO kit we have been able to help my Cold Sores, Allergies, and headaches and my husband's Seasonal Affective Disorder. As well as building our immune systems to stand against viruses floating in the community.
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. - James 5:14


Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? Response: I do. The Lord commands us to receive the Holy Spirit see Jn and to "be zealous for the gifts of the Spirit" 1 Cor , our transl. This means that we must go to any extremes to learn about the Spirit and His gifts, fruits, promptings, and works.
We must intensely pray for all that the Spirit has to offer us and zealously use any gifts, fruit, blessings, and graces of the Spirit for the upbuilding of His Church. However, few Christians are devoted to the Holy Spirit and zealous for His gifts.
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This causes many Christians to doubt whether we must emphasize the Holy Spirit as part of the essence of life in Christ. They reason: "If the Holy Spirit is so important, why don't most people and even churches focus on the Spirit? We can be certain that we should be totally committed to life in the Spirit. We can do this by obeying the Church and her Bible. The Church is "the pillar and bulwark of Truth" 1 Tm , and the popes are the leaders of the Church, who teach infallibly in faith and morals.
Without a greater knowledge of and devotion to the Spirit, we have not properly applied Vatican II. For example, he has taught: "The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives them, and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly rich source of grace for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ" The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People , Pope John Paul II has also taught: "It is in fact he the Spirit who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits, assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift.
In this way he completes and perfects the Lord's Church everywhere and in all things" quoting from Novatian in the encyclical, The Splendor of Truth , Because of these authoritative teachings of the Church through the popes, we know for sure that the Holy Spirit with His gifts, fruit, and graces is at the heart of the Church, and therefore is to be received fully and zealously. The Church proclaims clearly and emphatically: "Come, Holy Spirit! To receive the Holy Spirit, we don't have to be holy.
It's the other way around. We need the Holy Spirit to become holy. To receive the Holy Spirit, we don't have to be prayerful. Rather we need the Spirit to help us to pray Rm What do we need in order to receive the Holy Spirit? The attitude behind all these prerequisites is docility, teachableness to the Holy Spirit, Who is the Teacher Jn Docility is a form of humility.
It is humility in the context of receiving teaching. The Church teaches: "More intense prayer should prepare one to receive the strength and graces of the Holy Spirit with docility and readiness to act" Catechism of the Catholic Church , , emphasis added. Docility is a matter of being like Mary as she was guided by the interior activity of the Holy Spirit through her silence, attentiveness, and hope Toward the Third Millennium , Mary, unlike Zechariah, was so docile to the words of the archangel Gabriel that her reception of the Spirit was a conception.
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When Mary received the Holy Spirit, she expressed her humility and docility by calling herself the handmaid, the slave of the Lord, and accepting whatever would be done to her according to God's word Lk Cornelius, the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit, was so docile that he "dropped to his knees" before Peter and "bowed low" Acts With shocking humility, Jesus presented Himself for baptism Mt ff.
To receive the Holy Spirit, we need to be docile to teachings we don't want to hear. For example, many people in our culture have problems accepting the Spirit's gift of tongues. Will you be docile to the Church's teaching and the Biblical revelation concerning this gift? See our pamphlet, Speaking in Tongues. Possibly the Church's teaching against artificial birth control is hard for you to take. I know a person who received the Holy Spirit in a new and powerful way immediately after repenting of using artificial birth control.
Maybe Jesus' insistence that we forgive everyone immediately for even the grossest offenses is a challenge to your docility see Mt ff. What if the Holy Spirit wanted you to significantly downsize your life-style, would you be docile? Which teaching of the Church and the Bible tends to be a stumbling-block for you? Where are you confronted with the choice between docility or rebellion?
Imagine a dam holding back the Spirit's rivers of living water see Jn When we are docile, the dam breaks, and the Spirit flows.
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Go to Confession. Repent of rebellion. Be docile. Receive the Holy Spirit! The self-centered desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the Spirit. Therefore, to receive the Holy Spirit much more deeply we must be docile to the Lord's command that we "make no provision for the desires of the flesh" Rm We must make the decision to do more than control the flesh. We are to crucify it with its passions and desires Gal This means we must have the courage to reappraise our life-styles with a view to solidarity with the poor in the spirit of the Beatitudes Mission of the Redeemer , We may be led by the Spirit see Gal to tithe, give alms, simplify our lives, stop or severely curtail watching TV, get out of debt, move to another house or apartment, offer hospitality to the poor, etc.
At first, the necessity of choosing a new life-style may seem to be a great blow to many of us who have spent years working to develop our present life-styles. However, we are not only giving up pleasures and conveniences but also enslaving compulsions, distractions, and pressures. Therefore, it is both a privilege and a hardship to adopt a new, gospel life-style.
While a willingness to adopt a new life-style is necessary to let the Spirit be more active in our lives, this is only part of crucifying the flesh. Of the fifteen works of the flesh mentioned in Gal , eight of the fifteen are not related to self-indulgence and impurity but to a lack of love in personal relationships. I believe that the heart of most of these inter-personal conflicts is unforgiveness.
Consequently, in order to let the Spirit work freely in our lives, we must forgive everyone for everything done against us. This would take a miracle, for "to err is human, and to forgive is divine. True forgiveness is to make a decision to accept God's grace to let go of hurts due to sins committed against us and then to express this decision by acts of love and mercy. Forgiveness is being like the father of the prodigal son who embraced his son, gave him gifts, and honored him with a special celebration Lk ff.
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Obviously, "to forgive is divine," and therefore impossible for human beings to do, but Jesus will give us the miracle of forgiveness. See our pamphlets, Unforgiveness is the Cause and 14 Questions on Forgiveness. In preparation for receiving the Holy Spirit anew, decide to accept God's grace to forgive. Then go to Confession. You will be forgiven as you have forgiven those who have sinned against you Mt You may have one of the best Confessions of your life and immediately receive the Holy Spirit in a deep way, or you will be well prepared to receive the Holy Spirit in power at the last seminar.
In a few minutes, we will pray for each other to renew our Baptisms and Confirmations and to receive the Holy Spirit in a much deeper way. If we thirst for the Lord's love see Jn and repent of anything incompatible with that love Acts , we will receive the Holy Spirit in a greater way. Some of us will have dramatic experiences, and powerfully and peacefully feel the Holy Spirit. Others will feel very little.
It doesn't matter, for we know we have received the Holy Spirit because the Lord has promised the Spirit to those who ask Lk We must not think about how we are feeling but about the love of the Lord. By faith, not sight or feelings see 2 Cor , we should fix our eyes on Jesus and thank Him and the Father after we have received prayers for the Holy Spirit.
After receiving the Spirit, we will probably notice a few changes in our desires. For example, we may have a slightly stronger desire to pray or a slightly weaker desire to watch TV. We may still want to watch TV more than we want to pray, but we should go with the small changes that we notice God giving us. These changes in our desires will be multiplied.
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If we keep going with these God-given changes in our desires, the Holy Spirit will re-form us who have de-formed ourselves by following the wrong desires 1 Pt This re-formation is not the end but the beginning of the Spirit's work. It will lead to freedom , our participation in Christian community , and the outpouring of the Spirit in continuing Pentecosts.
The Spirit will lust against the flesh Gal and free us from the disguised slavery due to giving in to the cravings of the flesh see 2 Pt Through these small changes in our desires, the Spirit will not only free us from slavery but also free us for reconciliation, worship, evangelization, discipleship, service, and Christian community. The Spirit alters our desires so as to make us steadfastly attentive to the Church's teaching and the communal life Acts This is critical. Those who are experienced in giving Life in the Spirit Seminars have found that the fire of the Spirit is usually quenched 1 Thes if those receiving the Spirit in the seminars do not continue in a prayer group.
However, fewer and fewer people are following up on the Life in the Spirit Seminars by participating in a prayer group. This is a serious problem.
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The Holy Spirit is overcoming this problem by raising up hundreds of thousands of small Christian communities throughout the world. As the first Christians devoted themselves to the communal life after the first Christian Pentecost, so should we as we receive a new Pentecost. We at Presentation Ministries offer twelve seminars on entering into and building small Christian communities.
It is a Divine inspiration. Galatians Christ's Spirit and Human Flesh. Note some translations and commentaries do not take Spirit as the Holy Spirit but I think that is an incorrect interpretation. For example God's Word Translation is "Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you". Surely they mean to imply that the spiritual nature is that which is empowered by the Spirit, for otherwise we would have no ability to walk counter to the strong desires of the flesh.
Boice comments that "Life by the Spirit is neither legalism nor license - nor a middle way between them. It is a life of faith and love that is above all of these false ways. Walk by the Spirit - Obviously this is not a literal walk see more discussion below , but speaks of our day to day conduct.
Walking was a common figure in the Old Testament for one's conduct "How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked As Spurgeon notes "It is a rich sign of inward grace when the outward walk is changed, and when ungodliness is put far from our actions. This is vital for "victorious" Christian living. Positionally every believer is victorious because of Christ's work on Calvary and the truth that we are all in Him.
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But Paul desires that our daily practice match our secure, eternal position and that we daily live out what we really are - victors over sin, the flesh and the devil. Believers however cannot achieve victory over the flesh by adherence to a set of rules or by self effort, as many of those in Galatia were doing. To do so is like asking the flesh to cast out the flesh , something it will never do! To the contrary, just as we received Jesus by faith, we are charged to walk in His Spirit by faith cp Col The same faith that saved us initially, now sanctifies us daily.
Those variegated, manifold "pop tests" which God allows into our life each day will provide plenty of opportunities not obstacles as we too often see them to practice "walking" so that we might learn what it means to experientially and practically walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. One aspect of walking in the Spirit is to have our daily lives under His control, and this in turn is optimized when we are in the Word of God daily and allowing His Word and Spirit to direct us throughout the day see chart. Meditation is to the heart what digestion is to the body and thus is the taking in of the Word of God and making it a part of the inner being.
As the heart and mind think on the Word all day long, the Spirit guides the life.


It saddens us that rumors are going around about the tragic event that happened to our family on Thursday, May 23rd.
Aaron had NOT been planning this. It would not be honorable to Aaron to discuss the details here. But please let us say that there is NOTHING that a child could EVER do that would cause their parent to feel any less love for them.
The only way our family has made it through this so far is that we are a Christian family who dedicated Aaron to the Lord as a baby and we KNOW beyond the shadow of a doubt that Aaron accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour when he had reached an age of accountability.
Aaron, just weeks ago, admitted to one of his classmates in a note passed back in forth in class, that he was a Christian and knew Jesus as his Saviour but that he knew he was not where he needed to be in his Christian walk. This is a very bold thing for a 14-year-old to admit to one of his peers. This one simple piece of paper that was handed into the principal's office (after Aaron got into trouble at school) has been a huge help to us as his parents in this terrible time in our lives.
My cousin passed away at 19. His mother told me she once asked a preacher about all the trouble her son had been into. The preacher asked her "But did you ever kick him out of your house and make him change his name?" She replied "Of course not!" He responded "Then what makes you think that the Lord would do such a thing?"
Consider what the Bible says about this:
"Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more then will your Father who is in Heaven give good things to those who ask Him." - Matthew 7:9-11
Please know that we are at peace knowing that Aaron is in God's hands.
Bill and Barbie Rebsamen


There are headlines about Shrove Tuesday in almost all the foodie publications right now – except no one is calling it Shrove Tuesday. “It’s Pancake Day” proclaims the February issue of BBC Good Food Magazine, “sweet or savoury; take your pick”. There’s no mention of Shrove Tuesday in the article inside the magazine. Now, I’m a huge fan of BBC Good Food, and have been ever since the very first issue nearly 25 years ago. My beef isn’t with them at all, they are just part of an issue that, as a Christian, really bothers me.
On one hand, I’m thrilled that a major event in the Christian calendar aside from Christmas and Easter is actually getting some press, but on the other, it really isn’t. Fewer and fewer people understand the whole story behind Pancake Day and how it is an important date in the Christian calendar. In fact, Pancake Day is more and more an entirely secular event.
Whatever your faith, you may already know that Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Or you may only think of Pancake Day simply as a celebration of all things pancake – and to be fair pancakes do deserve to be celebrated! It’s just that isn’t the whole point of Pancake Day. It’s only part of the story.
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent and to practicing Christians, Lent is a pretty big deal. Lent is a commemoration of Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness before he began His ministry. And when I say wilderness I mean freezing cold at night, blistering hot in the daytime Middle Eastern desert, with no food and barely enough water to survive. During this very testing time, Jesus was joined by Satan, whose plan was to tempt Him out of following God’s plan for our salvation. This plan involved Jesus’ death on the cross – the redemption for all our sins. This, and Jesus’ resurrection from the dead three days later on Easter Sunday, are at the very core of the Christian faith.
Most Christians give up something during Lent or follow a special Bible study or devotions. Some still fast certain days during this time. There aren’t any strict rules we have to follow, every Christian marks Lent in their own way. Regardless, Lent is a very important time for us.
Years ago, it was more serious. During Lent, the church forbade the consumption of most animal products, including milk and eggs. You weren’t even supposed to have them in the house, so there would be a sense of urgency to use up any of the eggs, milk, sugar and flour that you had on hand. Hmm, eggs, milk, sugar, flour…yep, they add up to some pretty nice pancakes! And as regular, corporate fasting was also a part of Lent, a feast the night before it started was a very good idea indeed.
And thus the tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday was born. It’s a tradition I love. As Tuesday is a weekday and mornings start early at our house, my family and I usually enjoy thick, fluffy North American pancakes for our evening meal. Here’s a link to my favourite pancake recipe.
Occasionally, we indulge in the thin pancakes many British people prefer with lemon and sugar, but we have them as brandy soused orange scented Crêpes Suzette for dessert. Yes, they do taste just as good as they sound! The thing is, for us as Christians, the whole point of this feast is the reminder that Lent is imminent.
In our modern world, it is more important than ever that Shrove Tuesday is fun and inclusive, a bit of a celebration for everyone, regardless of their faith, on an ordinary weekday during what can be a dull, cold month. However, it feels a bit like political correctness gone mad to refer to this significant day only as ‘Pancake Day’ and avoid mentioning its origin. Let’s remember the old traditions, even if it is nothing to do with our own faith, and honour the day by referring to it as Shrove Tuesday as well.
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The idea of struggling to navigate the world today while holding to your faith is not new. Recently I read a great article on Medium about one person’s walk away from his faith, only to return. I also listened to a great podcast episode with one of my favorite musicians about his current struggles. As I’m writing this I’m listening to another podcast about a musician who got caught up in a church that failed miserably and walked away from being a pastor there. In light of October 31 being the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, I felt it was the right time to share my own thoughts about how to survive Christianity and follow Jesus in the US today.
I’m ordained as a deacon by the Presbyterian Church in America, but not actively serving in that role. From age 19 to 35 I was in a leadership position of some sort with a variety of denominations in a variety of places. Here’s what I hope is a quick overview of the mess I’ve seen.
The first position was with the Southern Baptist church that I went to until I was around 12-13. I quit going to church altogether at that time because the church split, with a new “charismatic” church growing out of that. The new church is the one my parents went to. One Sunday morning I stood in the lobby of the building they rented for services with a friend who was wearing a cast after mangling his hand in a school shop class accident. One of the pastors talked to him about it, with me standing right there, before the sermon. After the sermon that pastor prayed over the auditorium. He then “felt God leading him” to pray for someone he didn’t know who had their hand mangled in an accident during the week.
At 19 I had been to college for 1.5 years, was actually following Jesus finally, and was considering going into youth ministry. Major spinal surgery took me out of college just in time for that Southern Baptist church to end up firing their fourth pastor (and the entire rest of the leadership) during my lifetime. Somehow, on my first week back, someone heard I had taken one youth ministry class as Liberty and asked me to be part of the youth ministry transition team.
I had never actually gone to youth group, so I didn’t know it was viewed as glorified babysitting. I rankled some people by having the nerve to walk through basic theological discussions like predestination and free will with teenagers. That was the big issue. It was enough for parents to not want me to work with their kids since they were asking questions the parents couldn’t/wouldn’t answer.
After that I went back to college and volunteered with a youth group that was part of the seeker sensitive/Willow Creek movement. That “church” fired the youth pastor I volunteered with just before Christmas for the sole reason that the attendance numbers hadn’t increased quickly enough. Next was the first move to Hawaii where the independent baptist pastor I worked with primarily was too busy keeping his stranglehold over his tiny little kingdom there that he ran off several people before he did the same to me. I then went to the first PCA church where I was handed leadership of the college group almost immediately before being ordained as a deacon a couple of years later. Most of that was a great experience except for an elder or two that had minor theological positions that they would attack anyone over.
My next experience was phenomenal. I started working in downtown DC and went to a PCA church there. About 6 months in the weekly community group I attended for sermon discussion, prayer, and real community service and outreach got too big for the apartment we met in and had to multiply into two groups. I was tabbed as a co-leader for that new group.
Instead of majoring in minor details and having no flexibility on issues outside the absolute core of Christian belief, this was different. When a guy in my group came out, instead of shaming/attacking him, the elders opened up a private group just for men struggling with their sexuality. Shortly thereafter a group opened for women as well. The main things were the main things and secondary issues only came up in relation to leadership positions. Even then it was treated with kindness and love as much as possible. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Then I went back to Hawaii. At first I tried one that isn’t really in my wheelhouse theologically, and it was fine. My next one was right in my neighborhood and very close to my theological inclinations. It was great and terrible at the same time. The senior pastor was fantastic. The assistant pastors were excellent. The small group was good at first but devolved into something I dreaded to the point of drinking before each meeting to make it tolerable.
The final straw for moving on was the prayer ministry. One week at small group one of the regulars there completely berated a newer member for her actions at work (actions I sympathized with and probably would have done as well). The next week we were told the woman who was berated was searching for a new church. The week after that we were told the one who did the berating would not be back to small group because she was leading the new prayer ministry.
As for my parents church history. Since that church split and the SBC church that fired pastors like a bodily function, things haven’t gotten better. They went to another SBC church where the pastor hired his son as the music leader. His son had an affair with a teenage girl in the church. That’s when they found out the son had done so at his previous church as well. Right now that father and son are working together in another church that probably doesn’t know their history. The next, and current church for my parents, had the senior pastor forced to resign for inappropriate sexual behavior. There’s a plague of dysfunction that, to the best of my knowledge, has been present in every church they’ve been part of.
So, how have I navigated that mess and come out the other side still devoted to Jesus? Here’s 3 ideas that I think will help anyone trying to find their way through it all:
How to Survive Christianity and Follow Jesus
Read/listen/talk to those with similar experiences
Just recently I read this post from Benjamin Sledge over at Medium.
I finally left the church when I learned of my pastor’s “indiscretions.” Those indiscretions included: Swinging. Banging his secretary. Embezzling donations. Bigger homes. Swag cars. Oh, and drugs.
I also listened to an episode of the Inglorious Pasterds podcast with Derek Webb about his struggles with his faith and his new album.
As I stated above, while I was writing this I listened to an episode of the Cultivated podcast with Dustin Kensrue of Thrice and his experience as part of Mars Hill Church in Seattle during the Mark Driscoll meltdown.
Read/listen/talk to those with differing theology, faiths, or other beliefs
I initially came out on the wrong side of the Black Lives Matter movement. I’ll still argue for the facts of the Mike Brown case not fitting the narrative that was initially pushed, but I clearly missed the systemic issues that led to the reaction. It’s been extremely helpful to read someone like Ta-Nehisi Coates despite my belief that he oversimplifies and doesn’t offer any solutions. It’s also been informative to listen to African American voices within the Christian faith. Sho Baraka and Lecrae have recently sparked controversy, and very good discussion (John Piper, Ray Chang, Bryan Loritts), about the role of so-called Christians supporting an openly racist president/administration. This has led to a parting of the ways (at least temporarily) between major voices in the church along racial lines.
Focus intently on who you are and how that intersects with the things Jesus emphasized
As I’ve tried to navigate who I am and what I’m here for, I’ve been able to laser focus on certain things that matter most to me and represent my faith. My dissertation topic is studying how to use free online classes to provide the homeless and otherwise disadvantaged the education necessary to obtain jobs that pay for their needs. My giving, when I have an income, focuses on groups like Blood:Water Mission and International Justice Mission that are dedicated to the least of these. I’m writing a novel for NaNoWriMo with the underlying concept being the truth of human nature no matter what technological advances may come. I think this represents who I am and what Jesus expects of me as someone who claims to follow him.
It will look different for you.
So What Are You Going To Do About It?
Knowing where many of my readers come from, I expect there have been similar experiences. What have you done to navigate the minefield? How have you seen others either successfully retain their faith or walk away completely?


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Glory Land is a non-denominational Christian church for people seeking an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We're on a journey together--growing in our understanding of the Bible and our role within the family of Christ.
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Rev. Dr. Nobuko Miyake-Stoner
Rev. Dr. Nobuko Miyake-Stoner was born in Hiroshima, Japan. She is a graduate of Hiroshima Jogakuin University and two seminaries in the USA. She became a Christian minister in the United Methodist Church in 1981 and served churches in California and Colorado before becoming the District Superintendent of Metropolitan Denver. From 2005 until her retirement in 2016, she served as senior minister of Harris United Methodist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2019, she founded House for All in Hiroshima. She received the International Women’s Day Award from Asian-Pacific Americans for Nuclear Awareness, the Award for Distinguished Ministry from the School of Theology at Claremont, CA, and The Trailblazer Award from the American Association of University Women.


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The year 2021 seems to be running very fast and in a short time, we have gotten to the month of April and also, the month of April is coming to an end already. We barely have eight days left in this month and Reverend Father Ebube Mounso has released a very powerful prophecy/ declaration concerning what will happen before end of this month.
Reverend Father Ebube Mounso released this prophecy via his official Facebook page during an early morning prayers and he posted it specially so that everyone can see, and trust me, a lot of people will receive breakthrough from this.
Checkout what he said below.
You will experience breakthrough before April is over
I strongly believe that the month is quite far from ending and we cannot write it off, as Reverend Father Ebube Mounso has released this Prophecy, I’m urging you to claim it into your life and wait for God to do his work.
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February 17, 2018
Dear Copper Hills 8th Ward Members,
Greetings once again! This is my 16th postcard. I’ve sent my postcards, three times each year. Because my mailing list is outdated, you might be receiving this, and yet, not be a member of the LDS church. If this is the case, please pardon me, or feel free to read what I have to say.
I’ve asked the church, 3 times each month, for a total of 88 requests, to please answer the simple question, does the church recognize the concept presented in 2 Nephi 32:5 as true, or not?
Here’s a copy of my 88th request.
February 11, 2018
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
2 Nephi 32:5 states, “For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.”
Please officially indicate the church’s position regarding this passage by circling either (a) or (b) below. Please be aware, that my local leaders will not provide this to me and neither will they ask you for it.
(a) The church recognizes this concept as being true, if a person will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, “it will show them all things” what they should do.
(b) The church does not recognize this concept as being true, if a person will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, “it will not show them all things” what they should do.
For a long time, I’ve been wondering, why won’t the church answer my simple question? Is it possible that the church doesn’t actually want people to be led by the Holy Ghost? Would the church rather have people led by directives, counsel, and commandments?
The fruit of being led by the Spirit is love. The fruit of being led by commandments is order. Perhaps, because Joseph Smith said, “my house is a house of order saith the Lord,” the church’s goal is order, rather than love.
When I inquired of the Lord regarding His house, He didn’t tell me it was a house of order, but instead, He said to me, “my house is a house of love saith the Lord,” which makes total sense, because the commandment to love is central to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Each week, during the sacrament, members are taught to be led by commandments, and promised that if they “keep the commandments which God has given them, they will always have His Spirit to be with them.” But, it doesn’t quite work this way.
You know, in brainwashing, something is repeated, over and over and over again, until it’s believed to be true. When it was believed that the earth was flat, the idea was so ingrained into people’s minds, that when the idea of a round earth was presented, very few, if any, believed it.
In the church, it’s repeated, over and over and over again, that one must obey commandments, in order to have the Spirit to be with them. So, those, thus indoctrinated, will have a hard time with any idea other than this.
So, here’s the deal. And, please have an open mind to consider my reasoning. The LDS sacramental covenant contains a false promise. The Holy Ghost doesn’t follow obedience. Rather, it’s just the opposite.
Paul taught, “we’re saved by the grace of God, through faith, and not of works, lest any should boast.”
Paul taught, that obedience to “the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth
Here’s how it works.
Thus, those who exercise faith in the atonement, are empowered to live, according to the one command that replaced all others. Jesus declared, “a new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another as I have loved you, and by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples.”
It’s impossible for anyone to change their own heart, from being unloving to being loving. Even if we obeyed commandments for a thousand years, still, it wouldn’t change our hearts to become loving.
Only God has power to change our hearts to be loving, and this occurs, only by the “gift” of the Holy Ghost, which is the Spirit of love, which softens our hearts more and more each time we receive personal revelation.
Thus, all glory goes to God for our salvation, and like Paul taught,
it’s completely by the grace of God, and not of works, that we’re saved,
as God changes our hearts from being unloving to being loving.
Those led by the Spirit, who’ve exercised faith in the atonement, are not obedient to the letter of the law, but instead they feel love, born of the Spirit, where they don’t feel to kill, steal, or covet, etc. because of that love.
Also, it’s important to note, that from outward appearances, both a wolf in sheep’s clothing, who obeys, and a disciple of Christ, who loves, appear identical, but inwardly, they’re as different as night and day, or as Paul explained, as different as death and life.
The Spirit empowers and enables people to walk in a path that accords with the commandments, where they’re not actually obeying commandments, but are simply walking in the Spirit of love, which guides them in all things.
Basically, the church has it backwards. The sacramental covenant, repeated each week, that obedience will yield enjoyment of the Spirit, is incorrect. The idea that obedience will lead a person to enjoy the companionship of the Holy Ghost, is like a carrot dangled before them, which they’ll never reach, because it doesn’t work, because obedience to law will never produce the fruit of love, it only leads toward prideful self-righteousness, and withdrawal from the Holy Ghost.
Ten years ago, I was excommunicated for believing 2 Nephi 32:5, that the Holy Ghost would show me all things what I should do. Basicaly, I was expelled for believing that the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, would show me all things what I should do.
It all started when I came across a church position that wasn’t loving.
I questioned this position. I found that church leaders weren’t interested
in helping me know this position by the Spirit. Rather, they ordered me
to trust it without question, threating to remove my eternal salvation if
So, I was excommunicated for being a disciple of Christ, who sought to love. I was expelled for doing what priesthood authority had actually told me to do at my baptism, where hands were laid on my head, and it was said to me, “receive the Holy Ghost.” I was seeking to receive the Spirit of love regarding a church position, but this was deemed, out of “order.”
And, what do you think it felt like, to be expelled for being a disciple of Christ?
Well, it’s quite heart wrenching, when someone must choose, between being controlled by priesthood authority, or being loving. And, it’s especially heart wrenching, when those seeking to control, also claim to have power and authority to rescind one’s eternal salvation in the Celestial Kingdom.
Basically, it’s like having a loaded gun pointed at you, where the gun holder says, “I will kill you, if you don’t obey me without question.” But, with church authority, it was emotionally worse than this, because they said to me, “obey, or we’ll rescind your eternal life.”
However, even though more pressure was applied, in order to obtain my obedience, than I had ever felt before, still, in the back of my mind, I knew the church leaders who were condemning my desire to be led by the Spirit of love in all things, were wrong, because I knew God is love, and from scripture we know that life eternal is to know God, which is to know love.
And, even though it’s taught, that excommunication removes the Holy Ghost from individuals, this is not what happened to me. Instead, I discovered that the Holy Ghost doesn’t leave those expelled from the church.
However, I believe that most excommunicated members experience a loss of peace when expelled from the church, but I don’t believe it’s due to a loss of the Holy Ghost. Rather, their discomfort comes from losing the peace associated with being “judged worthy,” which is entirely different from feeling love in one’s heart, for those who feel genuine love, can be judged unworthy by even the greatest authority, and it doesn’t bother them at all, like was the case with Jesus.
After my excommunication, I felt just as loving as I did before. To my delight, I discovered that the Holy Ghost is truly a “gift,” and like with all other gifts, it can’t be taken back. If it were the wage of the Holy Ghost, earned or deserved through obedience, then it could be taken back, but it’s not.
Because I still feel so much love in my heart for others, I know the
Holy Ghost has remained with me. By this, I also know myself to be a disciple
of Christ. I know that the fruit of the Spirit is love. And, I know that
love is only felt by those who allow the Holy Ghost to show them what they
It’s my perception that all LDS church leaders, especially general authorities, are not actually led by the Holy Ghost, for they don’t understand the atonement, and the principles upon which love operates, for they think, always, in terms of seeking to establish obedience to commandments, which leads members away from being led by the Holy Ghost, and away from being loving.
Those led by commandments, don’t understand the scriptures, don’t understand new covenant of Spirit, and don’t understand how the old covenant of commandments only saved one individual, because only one was able to keep the entire law, even Jesus Christ.
Then, Jesus, through the atonement, introduced the new covenant of Spirit, by which all could be saved, where through humility, and by the power of the Holy Ghost, our hearts could be changed from being unloving to being loving, which is to have the laws of God written on our hearts.
By their fruits, ye shall know them. And, I know you, by the fruit of
wanting obedient order, which isn’t love. I know that you don’t love me
enough to answer a simple question. Or, maybe you believe it’s loving to
refrain from answering my question.
Basically, the so called “priesthood line of communication” with God, is nothing more or less than a voice of order, as opposed to the voice of love, which is conveyed only through our “personal lines of communication.”
Finally, I want to point out that heaven can be obtained here and now. All those who wait for, and hope for, heavenly bliss, because they think it’s earned, by their obedience and orderly conduct, will never experience it, or reach it. Instead, they’ll remain in their current hell of being fearfully uncertain.
Heaven is obtained, and experienced, on earth, right now, by those who humbly cease from trying to save themselves, who exercise faith in the atonement, who turn to God to save them from their unloving hearts, who’s hearts are filled with love, who are truly born again.
Church members, should quit trying to obey commandments, in order to be good enough to deserve the presence of the Holy Ghost. They’ll never be good enough. The church should cease from being like the proud man, who boasted of his obedience, who thanked God that he wasn’t like the sinner next to him. The church should be like the sinner next to him, who pleaded for God’s mercy, who humbly knew that only God could change his heart from being unloving to being loving.
President Nelson was a heart surgeon. I’m sure he’s helped to heal many physical hearts, but does he understand that only God has power to transform an unloving to a loving heart? Does he understand that this can only occur through “personal lines of communication” with God?
When God changes one’s heart to be loving, they become completely self-disciplined. The church seeks to discipline members to be obedient, but they’ll never be able to discipline them to be self-disciplined. Thus, the church is like a devil, transforming itself into an orderly angel of light, which looks loving, but isn’t. The disciplined and self-disciplined appear identical, but only the latter possesses a loving heart.
It’s been said, that it’s not possible for an LDS prophet to lead the church astray. But, it’s also been said, in JST Mark 9:40-48, that it’s possible for a prophet to lead us astray, that we shouldn’t blindly trust our leaders, or we might end up in hell, with them. When I inquired about this, for myself, the Lord said to me, “it’s not possible for the Holy Ghost, which is the Spirit of love, to lead the church astray.”
So, are you living in heaven, right now, possessing a heart filled with love, where you’re self-disciplined, and born again, or have you been led astray, where you falsely and fearfully hope to earn heaven someday, through disciplined obedience and orderly conduct, which won’t ever happen?
Is your heart filled with love, or not?
By the way, the article of faith, drilled into LDS young people, memorized by them, that all mankind may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel, is false. It’s by grace that we’re saved, through faith, and those actually saved, aren’t waiting for heaven, but live, now, in the heaven of their hearts filled with love, where they’re led by the Holy Ghost in all things, as explained in 2 Nephi 32:5.
Please, just answer my question.


Ross King’s Leonardo and the Last Supper is an endlessly fascinating history of one of the world’s greatest artists and one of the most well-known works of art in history. You don’t have to be interested in art or especially religious to know “The Last Supper”. It’s been copied and referenced in thousands of places. There are Disney versions, one in which Homer Simpson occupies the place of Jesus, and even one with superheroes that includes The Incredible Hulk brooding off to the left side of the table. Dan Brown famously featured the Last Supper in his novel, The Da Vinci Code, weaving a fantastic fictional tale of murder and greed.
The true story of The Last Supper, however, is incredible in its own right. the wall featuring the fresco was almost destroyed many times. Leonardo attempted to deviate from the normal process of painting frescos by using a lead white primer base on top of the plaster. This would allow him to paint more slowly and to achieve more vibrant colors. The experiment did not work, however, and the painting was brittle and began to flake apart from the very beginning. The French army during one invasion housed soldiers in the humble monastery in Milan. The soldiers, exhausted from marching and frustrated from fighting, threw rocks at the painting and gouged out the eyes of the disciples. In World War 2 a bomb destroyed much of the monastery, but the fresco incredibly survived.
Beyond the chaotic history and it’s artistic renown, it’s the moment of history that Leonardo captures that is most powerful for me. The scene is an intersection of two events. Jesus has just revealed that someone at the dinner will betray him. In response, Thomas points an accusing finger and Peter has grabbed a knife. But this moment is happening within a larger moment. Jesus is instituting the observance of communion, a central practice and sacrament of the church still today. His arms are outstretched to encompass the bread and the wine.
Communion and betrayal.
My spiritual life could be summarized as communion and betrayal. It has been marked by times of closeness with God and also by other times of ignoring Him and turning away to do what I thought was best. The moments of communion and betrayal can even happen on the same day, within minutes of each other.
I often feel like that thin monastery wall in Milan. I bear the fingerprints and brushstrokes of a Master Artist. At the same time I’m fragile and in danger of crumbling under the weight of my own expectations. Maybe you’ve felt that way too.
In spite of our weaknesses and betrayals, we survive. It’s as if God won’t let His masterpiece be destroyed. Our fragility only highlights the master work that God has done. We may be responsible for the betrayal, but God is responsible for the communion, and he holds us close, refusing to let go.
May God bless your Maundy Thursday with his closeness and love.


Biblical Learning Center Director Ron Reynolds of Grand Rapids stands in the Holy Place inside the tabernacle replica at Cornerstone University on Monday. The structure is meant to illustrate the tabernacle built by Moses and the Israelites as instructed by God in the book of Exodus. The structure contains two rooms, The Holy Place and an inside Holy of Holies room where only the highest priest would enter. The tabernacle will be open for tours June 2 through October 19. Admission for adults is $9.00 with proceeds going to an AIDS orphans group.


ECCHO (Estill County Christian Homeschool Organization) is a homeschool group located in Estill County, Kentucky. We
strive to have activities for all ages and offer support for those new to and familiar with homeschooling.
The purpose of our group is to encourage and support homeschoolers in Estill and surrounding counties. We strive
to have a wholesome and family atmosphere. Our goal is for our children to get a solid education based upon Christian values.
(Although our we want to express values to our children, we do not and will not exclude others from our group.) We hope to
have our children to be able to "eccho" our values and morals.


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So I go to jail tomorrow for a probation violation. I more than likely will be in there for the remainder of my probation(2 1/2 months). To any and all that read this, if you can find it in the goodness of your heart to send a little something my way, so I will possibly have a little bit of chump change for when I get out. It would be super appreciated. I'll be broke as a joke till I file my taxes, and get those back, after I get out. Thanks to those that help a cracker out and to those that could care less, I hope you stay blessed! Happy New Years everyone at bc.game
Love Came Down at Christmas Christina Rossetti Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine; Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine; Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine, Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift and sign


I am a 17 year old girl who is a Christian and not afraid to admit it #Proudchristian i love to spend time with my family, friends, and my dog ginger. I am preppy/girly beyond belief. I absolutely love fashion(no like seriously I am obsessed with clothes,shoes,handbags,etc)
I would describe my style as preppy with a girly flare to it. Some of my favorite brands include J.Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, Tory Burch, Vineyard Vines, and many more(too many to list)!
I am a junior in high school!
I play Tennis!
My dream school is Harvard!
I love to help people and my dream job is to be a doctor either an anesthesiologist, neonatologist. Or endocrinologist. I would love to work for doctors without borders, or be a missionary and be able to spread the word of God and help people who don't have the luxury of receiving proper medical attention.
98% of teens wouldn't stand up for God. Put this on your profile if you are the 2% who believe in their faith! †


I recently found myself registering for an annual pilgrimage that began for me 15 years ago. The Spiritual Leadership Conference hosted by Lancaster Baptist Church and Pastor Paul Chappell has been an encouragement to me each year that I’ve been able to attend – for they continually emphasize spiritual leadership, servant leadership, and soul-winning leadership. This year I am especially excited to hear preaching from elder statesmen in our movement like Dr. Don Sisk and Dr. Bobby Roberson who are able to uplift my heart and encourage my soul more in one hour of preaching than eight hours of idea sharing. I’ve been to many pastor’s conferences but SLC still remains my favorite.
So, this leads me to the point of this post. As I was registering for this conference the Lord seemed to ask me a question, “Where would you be without the ministry of my servant Paul?” I have been contemplating that question over the last few days and believe I have come to a few conclusions I felt led to share here. I love Paul Chappell because…
He is a Trailblazer
There would be no Josh Teis if there were no Paul Chappell in the Independent Baptist Movement. This is not to pin any of my outlandish statements or ministerial mistakes on his shoulders (for the Lord knows I’ve made many). But to give honor to a man who has helped our movement tremendously. I believe Paul Chappell, along with just a few others, have helped shepherd the Independent Baptist Movement from the glory days of the 1970s into the twenty-first century. I am utterly convinced that our movement would neither have the size nor strength it currently does if we had been deprived of this man’s influence.
For those who would peg this post as idolizing a man or hero worship I would just say, we all have men we admire and stating this admiration is completely appropriate – lighten up, bro!
Though my father and Pastor Chappell have been friends for many years, my personal interaction with this man has been limited. I did not have the privilege of being trained at West Coast Baptist College for the Lord led me to an equally wonderful institution, Pensacola Christian College. His influence in my life has come primarily from reading his books, listening to his sermons, and downloading his podcasts. From the early days of our church plant I have read nearly every word this man has penned and his writings have truly impacted my heart and ministry.
He is a Soul Winner
This man doesn’t just talk about soul winning. He is a soul winner. Trust me, I know about soul-winners. Though I fall short in this area myself, I have seen the insistent pursuit of souls from a father who can barely go a day without tweeting about leading another soul to Jesus, and from a mentor named Sumner Wemp who handed out tracts like they were lottery tickets.
I’ve noticed something unique in the writings and public talks of Paul Chappell in comparison to many church leaders at his level. He doesn’t speak in terms of church growth but in terms of souls saved. He seems more concerned about the baptism waters than the attendance numbers. When he speaks of soul-winning he is talking about door-to-door evangelism for this is the place he has personally led more souls to Jesus than any other. He is not attempting to canonize a method but simply share with other ministers the effectiveness of what he has personally seen. This man reflects the heart of the good shepherd who genuinely, truly, and with sincerity cares for the fate of the lost sheep.
He is a Great Father
I don’t want to overstate my intimacy with the Chappell family, though we have been together on occasion, my siblings are the ones who know them as friends. However, I think that I can speak to this man’s dedication to his family. For I know what dedicated parents look like.
When it comes to parenting in ministry I happened to grow up with Dave and Anna Teis. They are the gold standard for parenting and I compare everything I see to their standards, methods, and philosophy. When I look at the lives, hearts, love, and ministries of the Chappell children I see so much of my own family there.
Though all parenting must be done by the grace of God and the results of this labor are always up to God’s Divine blessing, raising well-balanced children who love Jesus should not be considered a fluke. Paul and Terrie Chappell seem to have done something right! While remaining focused on their local church and international ministry they didn’t neglect the priority of home ministry. This is indeed honorable.
He is a Genuine Disciple
To me? This is what matters most. I’ve watched this man from a distance, and on occasion – more closely, for nearly 20 years and I have always seen him to be a true follower of Jesus. Spend time in one of his devotionals, from which my sisters continually quote, and you’ll see his heart for Jesus. Walk through his Expanded Outlines from the Study Library series and you’ll see his love for the Word of God. Read through his dozens of books and you will see a man who is simply attempting to walk with Jesus and bring as many people into the kingdom of Christ as possible.
A man who leads will not be without his critics. There are those who harshly critique this man for they believe him to be more progressive than the Lord would allow. There are others who harshly critique this man for they believe him to be more conservative than would please the Lord. I will not be among his critics.
So, to Paul Chappell, thank you for being you.
To my ministerial friends – I hope to see you this year at the Spiritual Leadership Conference in June!


Mother Teresa Quotes:
Mother Teresa was an Albanian Roman Catholic religious sister born in Skopje. She lived in Macedonia for about 18 year. After that she moved to Ireland and finally settled in India where she lived for the rest of her life. Her real name was Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. She was born on 26 th August.
She was the youngest of all her siblings. According to Mother Teresa biography, she was fascinated by the stories of missionaries in Bengal when she was very young. Mother Teresa Quotes are famous all over the world. She founded the Missionaries of charity which is a Roman Catholic religious congregation that was composed of around 4500 sisters. It was active in around about 133 countries.
The Missionaries of Charity ran hospitals and homes for HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis patients and also ran dispensaries and mobile clinics and not only that but they also had children and family counseling programs, orphanages, schools and it vowed to help the poorest of the poor with free services.Mother Teresa spent the better part of her life working for the poor and disadvantaged people.The reason she . She died at the age of 87 in Calcutta, India after a very productive and inspiring life.
Best Mother Teresa Inspiring Quotes
Here are the top 20 Mother Teresa Quotes and Sayings that will surely inspire you to appreciate life and find beauty all around you.
[pullquote]I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now i know that prayer changes us, and we change things.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]God has not called me to be successful. He called me to be faithful.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]I am like a little pencil in God’s hand. He does the writing. The pencil has nothing to do with it.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]God allows the failure but he does not want the discouragement.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to love.[/pullquote]
Mother Teresa Quotes on Love & Charity:
Also Read: Inspiring Quotes by Bill Gates
[pullquote]Go out into the world today and love the people you meet.Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Faith in action is love- and love in action is service.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Any country that accepts abortion, is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what it wants.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need love & compassion.[/pullquote]
Best Mother Teresa Quotes on Kindness:
Also Read: Sandeep Maheshwari Quotes
[pullquote]There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Some people come in your life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Poverty is not made by God, it is created by you and me when we don’t share what we have.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]If we cannot love the person whom we see, how can we love god, whom we cannot see.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.[/pullquote]
Famous Motivational Quotes by Mother Teresa:
Also Read: Dr. Vivek Bindra Quotes
[pullquote]If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.[/pullquote]
[pullquote]If you judge people, you have no time to love them.[/pullquote]


MONEY, MONEY, MONEY…
It’s the one thing that everyone struggles with - we struggle keeping it or we struggle getting it!
I can remember around the age of ten that I began asking my parents questions about money. I had this curiosity and drive to understand the way that money worked and what money really WAS. It didn’t take long to get to the topic of investing with my dad. He was quite entrepreneurial and more than willing to discuss the topic.
After some discussions he decided that it was time for me to understand first hand what this investing stuff was all about. We headed to the bank and as I walked through the tall, white marble, pillars and into the building the emotions were high with excitement and nervousness. We sat down with a banker in the typical atmosphere of rich looking wood and big windows. The three of us sat down, had a conversation, and soon we began to fill out paperwork. After a few short minutes, I was the proud owner of a CD! And I emphasize the word proud, I was pumped up about this thing. Now it was only $400 but at the age of ten that feels closer to a bazillion dollars, am I right?
Obviously $400 didn’t change my life, but the lessons and the memories most certainly did. I am passionate and excited about the topic of doing finances the way that God intended them to be done. When we manage our financial lives the way that God has instructed us, the impacts in our daily lives is astounding and so freeing!
Money is often a touchy subject and for many people can be very confusing. I’m so excited to start teaching people about biblical finance and seeing their lives changed. We are going to demystify, debunk, shed light, and lay out a clear path for God’s ways of handling money.
I will be teaching classes on biblical principles on finances that are contextualized to our culture & people! I cannot wait.
Grace & Peace,
Cityscape Staff Member
Financial Stewardship Leader


YOLO! LIVE IT RIGHT! - Matthew 16 Blog
Have plenty of down time on the set of ‘Days of Our Lives’ today and I can’t think of a better thing to do then to spend some good Time Alone With God (TAWG). Today I read in Matthew 16 and the section of scripture that stood out to me the most was, “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” (Matthew 16:24-26 NIV).
For some reason, when I read that section of scripture the term YOLO (You Only Live Once) comes to mind. My first thought with that YOLO term is people that use that term as a way to say that you should really live up life while you have it and enjoy tons of drunken parties, random sex, and seek to fulfill all of the desires of the flesh in general while you are alive. In this section of scripture, however, Jesus is saying to “deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” This means that we need to deny those sinful desires of the flesh and instead follow Jesus and seek Him out to fulfill the desires of our Spiritual being. Reality is, the desires of the flesh are only temporary satisfaction, but seeking the desires of the Spirit are eternal satisfaction.
The Lord is also saying, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” We can spend this short life here on Earth trying to become rich and “store up treasures on earth”. Furthermore, we can focus on doing all we can to be famous/popular by saying and doing all of the so called ‘cool things’. We can chase after everything that this world has to offer, but chasing after the things of this world will only cause us to ultimately forfeit our own souls in the process as those things can ultimately become idols.
Now to take a look at YOLO in a new way. You Only Live Once, so use this time to focus on growing closer to Jesus through time in prayer, worship, and reading His Word. Use this short life on Earth to share Jesus with others in order to impact them for Eternity. One main thing that we can do while we are here on Earth that we can’t do when we are in Heaven is lead souls to Christ... that is what I consider “storing up treasures in Heaven”. YOLO, so speak the name of Jesus often, and focus on storing up your treasures in Heaven where they have eternal value, rather than here on Earth where they will rot away. Reality is, the best of our life comes when we are in Heaven with Jesus.
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Charles A. Coulombe
Charles A. Coulombe is one of North America’s most respected and sought-after commentators on culture, religion, history, and politics. A specialist in the history and government of the Catholic Church, Coulombe’s influence and expertise extend far beyond matters religious. He has written on topics ranging from the history of rum to haunted houses to a history of the United States. Mr. Coulombe is a social and political commentator of note.
In 2005 he provided narration and commentary for ABC News during the funeral of Pope John Paul II and the subsequent election and installation of Pope Benedict XVI. A former journalist, Mr. Coulombe served as a film reviewer and Contributing Editor of the National Catholic Register, during which time he received the Christian Law Institute’s Christ King Journalism Award. Coulombe’s work has appeared in over than 20 journals, including regular columns inFidelity (Australia), PRAG (London), Monarchy Canada, and Creole Magazine (Louisiana). He has also been a frequent contributor to such publications as Success, Catholic Twin Circle, Gnosis, FATE, and the New Oxford Review. As an informed and passionate speaker on a wide variety of religious, social, political, historical, and literary topics, Mr. Coulombe has appeared on lecture circuits throughout the North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1992 he lectured at Oxford University and the following year embarked on a lecture tour of Ireland and Great Britain, returning to Oxford and Cambridge in 1995. Coulombe has also delivered lectures at the University of Southern California on the history of Rock & Roll and at Cleveland’s John Carroll University on the history of medieval monarchy. In February 2011, he was invited to take part in a debate on the abolition of the monarchy before the prestigious Oxford Union.


Catholic Central High School, St. Ambrose School to Partner to Form Pre-K to 12 Regional Catholic School in Latham
Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 -- In a move designed to strengthen the future of Catholic education in the Capital Region, the Albany Diocesan School Board (ADSB), under the leadership of Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, today announced it will create a new school in Latham that will allow for a continuum of Catholic education from pre-K to 12th grade in one location. The new Catholic Central School is set to open its doors in September 2022.
St. Ambrose School in Latham (pre-K to 5th grade) and Catholic Central High School in Lansingburgh (6th to 12th grade) will come together at the 19-acre Latham campus that is currently home to St. Ambrose Parish and School.
Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students from Catholic Central High School (CCHS) will join students from St. Ambrose School to form a new school community on the Latham site. Catholic Central School will be created in phases over the next few years. It will offer students a full academic journey in a safe learning environment at one central location. The new school will afford families the option to enroll their children at any stage of their education accommodating the varying grade level configurations of any surrounding public or private school.
“Catholic education is central to our mission and to our identity as a Diocese,” said Albany Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger. “Catholic Central School is a shining example of what we can do when we think outside the box and create a vision for something new, something necessary, something that offers incredible possibilities for local Catholic students and their families. The fact that this new regional school will be linked physically and spiritually to the parish further solidifies the critical role of faith in this endeavor. I look forward to visiting Catholic Central School when it opens its doors and celebrating this giant step forward with faculty, staff, students and their families.”
Although architectural designs are still being finalized, initial plans call for 2022-2023 to be a transitional year. Students will share St. Ambrose School’s existing 20,500-square-foot building. Wings, multiple entrances and pods of classrooms will enable administrators to keep the three distinct age groups — pre-k and kindergarten, grades 1-5, and grades 6-12 — separated and, when needed, allow for purposeful interaction and mentoring opportunities.
Catholic Central School will be expanded by renovating and building upon St. Ambrose School’s existing structure, which includes 18 classrooms, a laboratory and gymnasium. Architects will provide a timeline for the project in the coming weeks with renovations to begin shortly thereafter.
“The landscape of our Diocese has changed and so should Catholic education. This regional concept is an educational model we have studied, imagined, and hoped to pursue when the time and place was right. This is our moment to put our students at the leading edge of Catholic education,” said Superintendent of Schools Giovanni Virgiglio.
“We are going to be able to deliver a state-of-the-art education with even more extracurricular activities and offerings. The school will also actively expand upon higher educational partnerships,” he continued. “CCHS has existing programs with several surrounding universities. We are only going to be able to enhance those offerings through our proximity to these institutions.”
Located on Old Loudon Road off Exit 6 of I-87, Catholic Central School will offer students numerous advantages, including room for ongoing growth, ample parking, and an expansive campus in the heart of the Capital Region.
“Easily accessible to the Northway, Route 7 and Route 9, there's no place from which you can't get to the sprawling campus,” Virgiglio added, noting that the new school will likely be a draw for families from many surrounding school districts, expanding the bus transportation radius. “It will also be more convenient for families to get to Catholic Central School, which is just minutes away from its current location in Troy.”
Nate Maloney, chairperson of the Catholic Central High School board of trustees, said, “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, CCHS, St. Ambrose School and St. Ambrose parish unified as a team to create the new school. A 'Futures Committee,' which comprises representatives from each entity, will help to oversee the school’s creation.
“As CCHS approaches its 100th anniversary in 2023, we wanted to take action that will guide us into our second century,” Maloney said. “We are excited by the endless options Catholic Central School will provide to our students and how it dovetails with our shared vision for the future of Catholic education.”
“The concept of the parish as the heart of Catholic Central School is important for many families seeking to anchor their child's education in a faith-filled environment,” explained Rev. Brian Kelly, pastor of St. Ambrose Church. “Being located at St. Ambrose Catholic Church will open up new opportunities for students to participate in youth ministry and afternoon activities.”
In the coming weeks, the Futures Committee plans to host a series of informational meetings. “Our hope is that input from key stakeholders will help us to further refine our plans,” said Virgiglio.
For more information, or to reserve a spot for the 2022-2023 school year, please call St. Ambrose School at (518) 785-6453 or Catholic Central High School at (518) 235-7100. A dedicated Catholic Central School website will be launched in the coming weeks featuring frequently asked questions, videos and other important details.


To educate and equip Christians to share the grace of Jesus Christ with Muslims
Opportunitites Offered by The Beckett Center
The Beckett Center offers you, your family, your church and church groups, home schooled classes, and organizations a variety of resources to assist you in communicating the Christian faith with others in your own communities. We recommend that you:
TOUR our display areas and research library for a visual presentation of the influences of Islam around the world and the varied cultural expressions of Islamic nations.
- ATTEND conferences and classes at The Beckett Center to learn about Islam: its origin and history; beliefs, doctrines, and traditions; personages; and the Qur’an and other important sources of authority.
- SCHEDULE classes and presentations for your church. These could be sermons, seminars, discussions, or other ways of informing your church.
- LEARN how to participate in an interfaith dialogue in your locale. This will enable you to build bridges of understanding and trust so that Muslims will hear your message.
- RECEIVE The Beckett Center's newsletter (Christians Understanding Islam) to help your family, associates, and church stay informed about the world of Islam and Christian-Muslim relations.


Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Governor Oborevwori’s message of felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united state and country.
The Governor, while saying that Christmas was a season to show love and care for one another, urged Nigerians to use the season to eschew bitterness and work for the unity and progress of the country.
According to him, only a peaceful nation could attract investment and development, assuring that his administration would continue to leverage on the prevailing peace in the state to ensure equitable development across the state.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate all Christians in the state and country as they join their brothers and sisters in faith all over the world to celebrate 2023 Christmas.
“As the world celebrates Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, I call on all Christians and indeed, all Deltans and Nigerians, to reflect on the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives and activities so that our dear state, Delta, Nigeria and the world would be a better place for all mankind.
“I urge you all to make the most of this joyous occasion for serious introspection, complete spiritual rebirth, and dedication to coexisting peacefully and harmoniously with followers of other faiths.
“It is imperative that we prioritise peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding among citizens, particularly in light of the current security and economic challenges facing our nation”.
Governor Oborevwori further remarked that Christmas is not only a time for celebration but also for displaying the virtues of love and sacrifice that Christ symbolises.
“Christians should emulate the qualities of complete love and selfless service as exemplified by Jesus Christ in his life and ministry.
“The time offers us a chance to turn back to God and remain firm in advancing the qualities of Christ, which are love, peace, and harmony in all our endeavours,” he said.
While assuring a peaceful Christmas celebration, the governor reiterated his administration’s resolve to pursue more people-oriented programmes and policies that would improve the wellbeing of the people.
“I assure you that 2024 will bring about increased advancement, increased wealth, and long-lasting fulfilment for everyone,” he declared.
He wished Deltans and, by extension, all Nigerians, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and prayed for the warmth of God’s love to permeate every heart and home.
PRESS UNIT, GOVT.HOUSE,


16 July 2019
On a walk from Burnsall to Grassington along the river wharfe, I came across the church at Linton.
The amazing view of the church across the stepping stone has to be one of the most beautiful sights and well worth visiting just to see the view.
Linton is 8 miles N of Skipton in Yorkshire. Near the river Wharfe, where there is a famous set of stepping stones, the squat medieval church of St Michael has N and S aisles enclosing nave and chancel, and a square bellcote at the W end of the nave roof. Restored 1861 (Leach and Pevsner, 2009, 574). Part of the N nave arcade and chancel arch responds are 12thc., while the chancel arch itself and the S arcade are 13thc. There is a plain 12thc. font. and some reset capitals.
Inside the door way there is plenty of information about the church, giving details about the architecture and what to look for in and out side the building.
Old barn in one of the fields next to the church.
Will go back and have a proper look round, and remember to take some change to buy one of the leaflets on the church.