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Why I Will Fast October 9-12
Like many of you, I’ve grown beyond weary at the sad condition of American culture, which is increasingly marked by moral bankruptcy, nonsensical logic, depravity, contempt for righteousness, animosity toward Christ, lascivious activities in all strata and corners of public life, low value of human life including those of children, and even open worship of…
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Learn From Learners
The Apostle Paul said, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” (1 Cor 11:1) The same text has been translated, “Follow me, just as I follow Christ.” In his instruction to the church at Corinth Paul acknowledged Jesus as the supreme example of holy living, the One who all Believers should imitate. Secondarily, Paul’s…
What’s the point?…
Three days before my thirtieth birthday I was injured while surfing fairly large waves (18′) at my home town of Manhattan Beach, CA. I had received twenty some odd stitches to the right side of my head next to my eye. While nursing my swollen, painful wound with a bottle of whiskey, a voice spoke to me out of thin air. After a short discussion, the voice told me to read my Bible, which I did. That is, once I’d gotten over thinking that I’d lost my mind, and discovered that I’d actually owned a Bible. My encounter with that Voice set me on an amazing journey of discovery which continues to this day. There are many others traveling the ancient paths, and there is much to learn with every step.
Along the way I discovered markers and pointers left by those who preceded me to save me and future followers time and to maximize our experience. The specifics of their journeys were personal and therefore unique, but the principles they learned and shared along the way were universal and thus applicable to all travelers for all time. I thought to add my own observations to theirs for the benefit of those who may follow after you and I.
Cherish each day knowing that your Heavenly Father is preparing you to dwell with Him forever. He cannot fail. Plus, He will cause all things to work together for your good. All things.
Look up for your redemption draws nearer with each step.
Stuart Gurnea
Follower of Jesus