Tag: grace
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My Favorite Books on Grace
Seeing as how I speak about grace often, and I do many book reviews; it was only a matter to time before I listed my favorite books on grace. Grace for me is a bit of an insatiable appetite. I cannot get enough of it. I am drawn to the message my soul so desperately…
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Let Hope In
Hope connects to so many other topics. In his book, [amazon_link id=”B00C5QA2F0″ target=”_blank” ]Let Hope in: 4 Choices That Will Change Your Life Forever[/amazon_link], Pete Wilson hits on many things, so much so there will literally be something for everyone in this book. He touches on how hope can be hindered by our past, by guilt, shame,…
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My Favorite Nelson Mandela Story
Sunday is a day of prayer and remembrance in South Africa. We are remembering the incredible life of Nelson Mandela and praying that his values and ideals will be carried through by current South Africans. The television channels have preempted all programs since his death and have been showing tributes around the clock. In the…
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Nelson Mandela Changed My Family
As the world, mourns the passing of one of its greatest leaders, this day takes a special tone for me. Nelson Mandela changed my family. I’ve lived and worked in South Africa for 8 years now, my wife over ten. When we were considering South Africa as a potential location, Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, [amazon_link id=”B007I0KIIO” target=”_blank”…
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Obeying God Doesn’t Prove our Love
“When we obey, we prove we love God.” This kind of thinking is normal among us. In all man-made, man-centered religions; the emphasis is on obedience. Follow these rules or practices and maybe “the God” will bless you. Climb the ladder and hope you can reach the standard. In the same way this line of…