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Reflections on becoming

Christianity

  • Christmas eve (1968)

    I always wondered what it’s like to be in space. As a kid, I thought that dreaming of becoming an astronaut is like dreaming of becoming a doctor. But then, it required more than that. In early 2019, I came across Apollo 8 by Jeffrey Kluger, which recounts the first mission to the moon. Reading it made Read more

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  • Jesus, Prince of Peace

    The reign of Jesus leads to eternal shalom. Luke 2:9-15 AMP9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone around them, and they were terribly frightened.10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy Read more

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  • What is the biblical meaning of peace?

    Numbers 6:24-26 AMP24 The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you];25 The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor],And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness];26 The Lord lift up His countenance (face) upon you [with divine approval],And give you peace [a tranquil heart and life].’ #BibleProjectAdvent Read more

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  • What is the biblical meaning of hope?

    Romans 15:3 AMPMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. #BibleProjectAdvent Read more

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  • Success comes from the Lord

    Psalm 90:16-17 AMP16 Let Your work [the signs of Your power] be revealed to Your servantsAnd Your [glorious] majesty to their children.17 And let the [gracious] favor of the Lord our God be on us;Confirm for us the work of our hands—Yes, confirm the work of our hands. Read more

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