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Purring with Delight
I once spoke on the subject of happiness, or cheerfulness – not necessarily synonymous, but the Bible uses a conjunctive word which is ‘contented’ “. . . For I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:” (Phil 4:11) – therefore, happy by implication and many wish that was their lot. During that…
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The Vision – part 3
Paul was a man who had two visions, the latter one superseding and overruling the first one. His first was destructive and evil: “Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest “[1] His whole intent was to destroy the Christian church, but God met him,…
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The Vision – part 2
Vision Is The Light That Clarifies Life’s Direction. Joseph had a dream or vision that he would be the ruler and his brethren the servants. “Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more.” [Genesis 37:5]. Contrary to expectations things seemed to go wrong, although God…
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Establishing the Vision – Part 1
As we look towards Saturday 18th July HICC will reach a momentous point in its history; a new senior minister and his wife will be appointed. I had no idea when I started the church how long I would remain as its founding senior pastor. I thought that perhaps at normal retirement of 65 I…
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