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ENCOUNTER – “meet as an adversary”
Is an ENCOUNTER with God adversarial? If you look at the Latin root of the word encounter, you find two parts: “in” and “contra” (against). The root meaning is: “meet as an adversary.”
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Top 10 Things I Hope Missionaries Know
I’m beginning to understand just a little of what if felt like to be Paul. . . “Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches…” 2 Cor. 11:28 Tania and I lead a … Continue reading
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The Dance – Part 7 – The Father Choreographs
The Father Choreographs “Our highest activity must be response, not initiative.” -C.S. Lewis In the previous post, The Dance – Part 4, I wrote that one of the crucial elements in joyful dancing was to be rid of self-consciousness. I … Continue reading
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The Culture is Twisted, the King is Dead, but God is on a Throne!
I’ve been lost in the wonder of Isaiah 5 & 6 for the last month. You are probably familiar with the beautiful scene of encounter that Isaiah has with God in chapter 6. . .”I saw the Lord. . .and … Continue reading
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Cynicism or Joy?
Dear Friends of The Malachi Network, Before I get into the amazing things happening in our network, I want to share something from Henri Nouwen that I read in my devotions this morning: “For me it is amazing to experience … Continue reading
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