Daniel 6:11
Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help.
1 Timothy 5:5
The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.
Luke 18:1
[ The Parable of the Persistent Widow ] Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 2:37
and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
“ I had a praying Grandmother.” You’ve heard these words before. Someone, somewhere has spoken them. Maybe you heard it in church, maybe in a song or maybe you’ve spoken these very words yourself. I have. I had a praying grandmother. Quite a woman of God she was. Allie Mae Sneed. Gave her heart to Jesus at twelve years of age. Married young. Raised thirteen children (sixty six grandchildren). Worked tirelessly in the Church all of her years. After forty years of marriage, my grandfather passed away and she never remarried. All of her remaining years, she was a spiritual influence on all who came to know her. All she knew was… Jesus. From my childhood, I observed that she not only prayed formally and fervently and frequently, holding regular prayer services in her home, but that she talked about Jesus constantly and seemed to talk to him constantly. So much so that as a child, I used to wonder, really wonder, where he was and how could she see him to talk to him and about him like she did. She seemed to ‘know’ him in such an intimate way. Subsequently, though she was alone, she was never lonely or lonesome. I could walk out to the front porch, where she would be rocking… and praying and she would start talking to me as if.. He’d just left. Just stepped off the porch and out of my immediate sight. You could tell… she had been with Jesus.
It was strange. She would tell me when the Lord had sent someone by to fix something at her house or bring her some groceries. And the people that the Lord sent by would affirm that, indeed, the Lord had sent them. This was such a part of her personal environment that I found myself looking for him; Jesus around every corner. Jesus was a part of her ‘community’, and subsequently, a part of ours. She set an example that should carry on … from generation to generation.
Fathers, Mothers, brothers, sisters: Family and Jesus, God’s grand design; that we should all be related to one another through Christ. Knit together spiritually and eternally through the blood of Jesus: Family. Paul’s message to Timothy: We worship God when we value others. When we treat one another like family. When we value others as family, God is made manifest through us and through our interaction with one another. Heaven comes to earth and stays. What ever the circumstance, when we value those around us: our family, our friends, our coworkers, we worship. And when we worship, He is Jehovah-Shammah meaning ‘The Lord who is present’’. We call Him Immanuel meaning ‘God with us’, His plan all along…. Enjoy the lesson!
Blessings,
.wb
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday School Lesson for March 20, 2011: Leadership Priorities (1 Timothy 4:6-16)
1 Timothy 4:16
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Titus 2:12
It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
1 Peter 1:13
[ Be Holy ] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
2 Peter 1:16
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
The proof is in the pudding. When we’ve been changed on the inside, it brings about change on the outside; change that can be observed. In keeping with the theme of worship and the focus on leadership, Paul commands Timothy to demonstrate godliness in his personal behavior and to encourage others to do the same. He reminds Timothy (and us) that the primary reason we have for living godly lives is the continuing hope we have in Jesus. In essence, he instructs Timothy to lead by example. To demonstrate the very qualities of godliness and leadership that he has been instructed to find, cultivate and nurture in others. In fact, this type of ‘example’ setting is the best type of ‘training’ for others. Most of the time, we only remember a fraction of what we hear. We try and retain the ‘important’ or ‘key’ points of any given lecture, sermon or speech, etc,. However, we remember (sometimes vividly) most of what we ‘see’. And often, we ‘re-see’ it or remember it over and over in our minds eye, sometimes down to the smallest details. Therefore, what people ‘see’ in you is what they will remember and emulate. Be an example to others, as you go about your daily life, of godliness, so that the example you set will serve as a training manual, a living epistle for all that you come into contact with. People are watching. Show them the ‘Christ’ in you. Enjoy the lessonJ
.wb
1 Timothy 1:18
[ The Charge to Timothy Renewed ] Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Titus 2:12
It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
1 Peter 1:13
[ Be Holy ] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
2 Peter 1:16
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
The proof is in the pudding. When we’ve been changed on the inside, it brings about change on the outside; change that can be observed. In keeping with the theme of worship and the focus on leadership, Paul commands Timothy to demonstrate godliness in his personal behavior and to encourage others to do the same. He reminds Timothy (and us) that the primary reason we have for living godly lives is the continuing hope we have in Jesus. In essence, he instructs Timothy to lead by example. To demonstrate the very qualities of godliness and leadership that he has been instructed to find, cultivate and nurture in others. In fact, this type of ‘example’ setting is the best type of ‘training’ for others. Most of the time, we only remember a fraction of what we hear. We try and retain the ‘important’ or ‘key’ points of any given lecture, sermon or speech, etc,. However, we remember (sometimes vividly) most of what we ‘see’. And often, we ‘re-see’ it or remember it over and over in our minds eye, sometimes down to the smallest details. Therefore, what people ‘see’ in you is what they will remember and emulate. Be an example to others, as you go about your daily life, of godliness, so that the example you set will serve as a training manual, a living epistle for all that you come into contact with. People are watching. Show them the ‘Christ’ in you. Enjoy the lessonJ
.wb
1 Timothy 1:18
[ The Charge to Timothy Renewed ] Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Sunday School Lesson for March 13, 2011: Leadership Qualities (1 Timothy 3)
James 1:27
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
2 Peter 3:11b
….what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives..
1 Corinthians 11:1
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Ephesians 4:1
[ Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ ] As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
First things first: Pray for the people of Japan. The images we’ve seen of the destruction they are facing can’t begin to speak to the amount of suffering they are enduring and will continue to endure for sometime. Our prayers and support are greatly needed and will be graciously valued and accepted.
I’ll be brief this week. Christian character has been the focus for these last two lessons. Worship: the theme for this quarter. In chapter three of Paul’s letter to Timothy, he exhorts Timothy to look for leaders who exhibit their worthiness for Christian leadership by their life’s example. He is speaking to Timothy of men, in particular, who can join with Timothy to govern the growing Church in Ephesus. However, the same quality of character should be sought and demonstrated by all believers, men and women, from the pulpit to the door. When we, by life example, display worthiness of character, we worship God. The suffix ‘-ship’ from the word ‘worship’ is defined as the quality, condition or state of being: i.e. friendship (being a friend), hardship (enduring hard times), discipleship (being a disciple). Thus, worth ship or worship, as the term is used today simply speaks to the act of being ‘worthy’ to God as much as it speaks to the act of assigning worth to God in our personal lives through giving, serving, praising, etc.,(Worship). Christian worship then, in the life of the believer, is demonstrated in good character or ‘worthiness’. Good personal character doesn’t label us as Christians, only our acceptance of Christ’s gift at the cross does that. But good personal character lived daily, pursued daily in the life of the believer is worship. With that, I have to close (I’ve gotten sleepy and I think I’m talking in circles, or rather, writing in circles :). God Bless! Enjoy the lesson!
.wb
1 Timothy 3:16
Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
♫…What’s His name?’ ‘Jesus!’, ‘What’s His name?’ ‘Jesus’…♫
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
2 Peter 3:11b
….what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives..
1 Corinthians 11:1
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Ephesians 4:1
[ Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ ] As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
First things first: Pray for the people of Japan. The images we’ve seen of the destruction they are facing can’t begin to speak to the amount of suffering they are enduring and will continue to endure for sometime. Our prayers and support are greatly needed and will be graciously valued and accepted.
I’ll be brief this week. Christian character has been the focus for these last two lessons. Worship: the theme for this quarter. In chapter three of Paul’s letter to Timothy, he exhorts Timothy to look for leaders who exhibit their worthiness for Christian leadership by their life’s example. He is speaking to Timothy of men, in particular, who can join with Timothy to govern the growing Church in Ephesus. However, the same quality of character should be sought and demonstrated by all believers, men and women, from the pulpit to the door. When we, by life example, display worthiness of character, we worship God. The suffix ‘-ship’ from the word ‘worship’ is defined as the quality, condition or state of being: i.e. friendship (being a friend), hardship (enduring hard times), discipleship (being a disciple). Thus, worth ship or worship, as the term is used today simply speaks to the act of being ‘worthy’ to God as much as it speaks to the act of assigning worth to God in our personal lives through giving, serving, praising, etc.,(Worship). Christian worship then, in the life of the believer, is demonstrated in good character or ‘worthiness’. Good personal character doesn’t label us as Christians, only our acceptance of Christ’s gift at the cross does that. But good personal character lived daily, pursued daily in the life of the believer is worship. With that, I have to close (I’ve gotten sleepy and I think I’m talking in circles, or rather, writing in circles :). God Bless! Enjoy the lesson!
.wb
1 Timothy 3:16
Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
♫…What’s His name?’ ‘Jesus!’, ‘What’s His name?’ ‘Jesus’…♫
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Feasting and Fasting
Hust had to post this,,, Authorship unknown... wb
Fasting and Feasting
God, help us during this season of Lent to:
Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from focusing on differences; feast on the unity of all life.
Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.
Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.
Fast from worry; feast on trust.
Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.
Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.
Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from hostility; feast on nonviolence.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.
Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift.
Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from suspicion; feast on truth.
Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.
Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.
May our fasting and feasting during this season of Lent purify our hearts and minds that we may more worthily heed the voice of the One who beckons us, "Come and follow me."
Fasting and Feasting
God, help us during this season of Lent to:
Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from focusing on differences; feast on the unity of all life.
Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.
Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.
Fast from worry; feast on trust.
Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.
Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.
Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from hostility; feast on nonviolence.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.
Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift.
Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from suspicion; feast on truth.
Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.
Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.
May our fasting and feasting during this season of Lent purify our hearts and minds that we may more worthily heed the voice of the One who beckons us, "Come and follow me."
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Sunday School Lesson for March 6, 2011: Worship Guidelines (1 Timothy 2)
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Acts 21:9
He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
2 John 1:1
The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth—
Oh my! This could be quite interesting. It seems that all along the way here, I’ll be looking for a fight. Let’s get ready to rumble. God’s got my back… and yoursJ I could spend a lot more time on these lessons than I do. Really. Sometimes the lessons don’t require a brief over view. Sometimes they require a lot of study and meditation and prayer. This week’s lesson is such a one. Just a brief disclaimer and invitation: I’m not the Bible scholar I sometimes make myself out to be. When you disagree with me, let me know. I welcome your thoughtful criticism.
Instructions for Men and Women in the churches of God…
There are two points to be made in introducing the lesson this week.
1. The theme for this quarter’s lessons is Worship. The goal this week and every week will be to position ourselves accordingly for Worship of and to God. The thought gong forward should be that: we don’t prepare ourselves for Worship once or twice a week or whenever we’re getting ready to go to church, how ever often that is, but rather that you are prepared for Worship at all times based on your behavior as you apply God’s word to your life and allow yourself to be transformed by it. The goal for us as believers then is to in abide such a place of constant worship (positionally) that we are simply identified as ‘worshipers’. I met Eric’s pastor once. He carries himself in such a way, that you can ‘see’ Jesus in him, almost immediately. I want that for myself. I believe every believer should want the same.
2. Paul’s letters to Timothy will provide the lesson text for the next five weeks. These letters, along with his letter to Titus are regarded as his ‘pastoral’ letters. They provided instruction for two young men that Paul was personally training and mentoring for ministry. As such, these letters provide instructions for ministry for today’s leaders in the Church as well.
It is estimated that the population of the Church in China is somewhere between 69 to 91 million believers, most of them worshiping in secret. Imagine that: 91 million believers in communist China, many worshiping in ‘underground’ churches for fear of persecution. Imagine having to pray for your leaders in a communist country, where one of the goals of those in authority is to stamp you out. Paul faced a similar challenge in his day. All of the churches he led were under Roman rule and Christianity was regarded as an illicit or unaccepted derivative of Judaism. His vision was one of growth for the Church, in a sometimes hostile environment. Subsequently, his directive was for men everywhere to pray: everywhere, all the time, in and for every situation and especially for those in a authority. Paul does not mention praying for pastors here, as we often do when we reference these verses. Paul mentions Kings, representative of those who govern civically. For us, that would be Presidents, Senators, Congressmen and Congresswomen, Mayors, Council men and Council women and, yes even County Commissioners. Have I stepped on anyone’s toes yet? I fully intended to. ‘I’m just saying… ‘ . Paul states that praying for those in authority pleases God, in the same way that Faith pleases God. So, while you may not always agree with those who ‘serve’ in government, you are to pray for them always. Sincere intercessory prayer for your leaders positions you and them appropriately before God through Jesus, our Lord. Imagine all men everywhere kneeling before His throne in Glory. Selah.
Now comes the hard part: If I’m not in trouble yet, I may soon beJ When we take Paul’s instructions for women here in the passage and apply them, as a template, to today’s society, there are a number of incongruencies. There would have been in Paul’s day also. Is Paul saying that women shouldn’t preach, teach, pastor or hold places of authority within the Church? On the surface, it would seem so, but as it turns out, that thinking is inconsistent with the totality of Scripture. Throughout the New Testament there are examples of women preaching, prophesying and pastoring in the Church. If it weren’t for the faithfulness of many women in the Church today, there are many churches that would cease to exist. What then? Is Paul wrong? No. Not at all. Remember, Paul is giving personal instructions to young man that God is raising up into ministry. Paul’s emphasis to Timothy is order in the churches. That would entail establishing how church services were conducted locally. We don’t have all of the details here, but Paul was obviously addressing a situation that was unique in some way to the local church or churches in the area. While he may have been speaking to a specific situation, we can draw general conclusions from his instructions. First of all, humility. Paul’s instructions about modest apparel for women can be just as easily applied to men. Some of the brothers need to retire those red, purple or gold suits and tone it down a little bit on Sundays. After all, it’s not about us, it’s about Him. Remember: the theme is Worship. Similarly, Paul’s instructions about women teachers have to do with positioning members of a local church or churches for Worship. Obviously, in his day, as it is today in many cultures, women were not allowed to hold positions of prominence in society at large. Then, here comes the Church: where the Lord, Almighty has placed His Spirit, thereby establishing liberty and equality in the Church. Paul is telling Timothy, ‘Not so fast’. ‘Let God do it in His time’. Paul’s approach was to maintain the same social structure within the local church as existed outside of it. Whether you agree or disagree with his method, Paul was all about positioning the members of the local church for…. Worship! That should be our emphasis as well. To always be positioning ourselves and one another attitudinally for Worship. The Church, from it’s beginning, has only ever elevated women in every part of modern society. But that’s how God does, isn’t it? He exalts the humble. Enjoy the lesson! (Boy, I’m glad I just do this for funJ)
Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 12:22-24
22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,
23To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
24And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Blessings,
.wb
I look forward to seeing you all when I return from the Philippines…
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Acts 21:9
He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
2 John 1:1
The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth—
Oh my! This could be quite interesting. It seems that all along the way here, I’ll be looking for a fight. Let’s get ready to rumble. God’s got my back… and yoursJ I could spend a lot more time on these lessons than I do. Really. Sometimes the lessons don’t require a brief over view. Sometimes they require a lot of study and meditation and prayer. This week’s lesson is such a one. Just a brief disclaimer and invitation: I’m not the Bible scholar I sometimes make myself out to be. When you disagree with me, let me know. I welcome your thoughtful criticism.
Instructions for Men and Women in the churches of God…
There are two points to be made in introducing the lesson this week.
1. The theme for this quarter’s lessons is Worship. The goal this week and every week will be to position ourselves accordingly for Worship of and to God. The thought gong forward should be that: we don’t prepare ourselves for Worship once or twice a week or whenever we’re getting ready to go to church, how ever often that is, but rather that you are prepared for Worship at all times based on your behavior as you apply God’s word to your life and allow yourself to be transformed by it. The goal for us as believers then is to in abide such a place of constant worship (positionally) that we are simply identified as ‘worshipers’. I met Eric’s pastor once. He carries himself in such a way, that you can ‘see’ Jesus in him, almost immediately. I want that for myself. I believe every believer should want the same.
2. Paul’s letters to Timothy will provide the lesson text for the next five weeks. These letters, along with his letter to Titus are regarded as his ‘pastoral’ letters. They provided instruction for two young men that Paul was personally training and mentoring for ministry. As such, these letters provide instructions for ministry for today’s leaders in the Church as well.
It is estimated that the population of the Church in China is somewhere between 69 to 91 million believers, most of them worshiping in secret. Imagine that: 91 million believers in communist China, many worshiping in ‘underground’ churches for fear of persecution. Imagine having to pray for your leaders in a communist country, where one of the goals of those in authority is to stamp you out. Paul faced a similar challenge in his day. All of the churches he led were under Roman rule and Christianity was regarded as an illicit or unaccepted derivative of Judaism. His vision was one of growth for the Church, in a sometimes hostile environment. Subsequently, his directive was for men everywhere to pray: everywhere, all the time, in and for every situation and especially for those in a authority. Paul does not mention praying for pastors here, as we often do when we reference these verses. Paul mentions Kings, representative of those who govern civically. For us, that would be Presidents, Senators, Congressmen and Congresswomen, Mayors, Council men and Council women and, yes even County Commissioners. Have I stepped on anyone’s toes yet? I fully intended to. ‘I’m just saying… ‘ . Paul states that praying for those in authority pleases God, in the same way that Faith pleases God. So, while you may not always agree with those who ‘serve’ in government, you are to pray for them always. Sincere intercessory prayer for your leaders positions you and them appropriately before God through Jesus, our Lord. Imagine all men everywhere kneeling before His throne in Glory. Selah.
Now comes the hard part: If I’m not in trouble yet, I may soon beJ When we take Paul’s instructions for women here in the passage and apply them, as a template, to today’s society, there are a number of incongruencies. There would have been in Paul’s day also. Is Paul saying that women shouldn’t preach, teach, pastor or hold places of authority within the Church? On the surface, it would seem so, but as it turns out, that thinking is inconsistent with the totality of Scripture. Throughout the New Testament there are examples of women preaching, prophesying and pastoring in the Church. If it weren’t for the faithfulness of many women in the Church today, there are many churches that would cease to exist. What then? Is Paul wrong? No. Not at all. Remember, Paul is giving personal instructions to young man that God is raising up into ministry. Paul’s emphasis to Timothy is order in the churches. That would entail establishing how church services were conducted locally. We don’t have all of the details here, but Paul was obviously addressing a situation that was unique in some way to the local church or churches in the area. While he may have been speaking to a specific situation, we can draw general conclusions from his instructions. First of all, humility. Paul’s instructions about modest apparel for women can be just as easily applied to men. Some of the brothers need to retire those red, purple or gold suits and tone it down a little bit on Sundays. After all, it’s not about us, it’s about Him. Remember: the theme is Worship. Similarly, Paul’s instructions about women teachers have to do with positioning members of a local church or churches for Worship. Obviously, in his day, as it is today in many cultures, women were not allowed to hold positions of prominence in society at large. Then, here comes the Church: where the Lord, Almighty has placed His Spirit, thereby establishing liberty and equality in the Church. Paul is telling Timothy, ‘Not so fast’. ‘Let God do it in His time’. Paul’s approach was to maintain the same social structure within the local church as existed outside of it. Whether you agree or disagree with his method, Paul was all about positioning the members of the local church for…. Worship! That should be our emphasis as well. To always be positioning ourselves and one another attitudinally for Worship. The Church, from it’s beginning, has only ever elevated women in every part of modern society. But that’s how God does, isn’t it? He exalts the humble. Enjoy the lesson! (Boy, I’m glad I just do this for funJ)
Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 12:22-24
22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,
23To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
24And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Blessings,
.wb
I look forward to seeing you all when I return from the Philippines…
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