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Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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Is there anyone here who used to read On Being magazine? For the final edition of that quality Australian Christian magazine, before its relaunch as On Being Alive in February 1998, the editors asked a range of Christian leaders about their expectations and their thoughts on probable trends for the Australian church. Several common perceptions stood out: an increasing reliance …
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Ever wonder how and why your eyes return to the precise spot on the page after an interval of distraction? Essentially, what you experience is saccadic re-fixation. But it’s a complex set of processes, one of the most elegant instances of unconscious coordination between vision, memory, and spatial cognition. When you reopen a book or …
Here are ten classic spiritual disciplines or practices for Christian discipleship, drawn from Scripture and centuries of church tradition. There are many more. 1. Sabbath (Rest) A weekly rhythm of ceasing from work to delight in God’s creation, grace, and sovereignty (e.g., Gen 2:2–3; Ex 20:8–11). Sabbath is a time for rest, play, feasting and celebration, …
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Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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