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If people were chosen to be non-elect, why did Paul CRY for them?

If TULIP and the Westminster Confession of Faith is true, and the idea that God chose who to save before the foundation of the world (choosing individuals to be either elect and able to believe in him, or non-elect and unable to believe in him), then the apostle Paul’s huge concern (and crying) for unbelievers is a huge mystery. WCF:… Continue reading If people were chosen to be non-elect, why did Paul CRY for them?

I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

I’m Here – Where are You? by Patricia Day (reprinted with permission) John 14:1-3 “Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will… Continue reading I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

What are My Roots – Five-Minute Fridays Friday – the time for a 5 minute post – no editing – just write. Linking to Lisa-Jo. Today’s word is ROOTS. I never tired hearing my Dad talk about Ireland. He came with his family in 1921 when he was 11 years old. I loved hearing the old… Continue reading WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

How To Fix A Broken Heart? – Raising Zion

THE LORD DOES HEAR THE CRY OF A HEART THAT’S BROKEN!! Yes, it’s true indeed!!❤️ My dear loving friend, is there something that has been bothering you for quite sometime? Hold on!! I have good news for you. There is a patient listener and a friend whom I know, who will not only hear you… Continue reading How To Fix A Broken Heart? – Raising Zion

Planning for Wisdom

Bible “Fail to plan, plan to fail” I am a list maker.  There is something satisfying about crossing something off a list and completing a task. While it is just a physical reminder of something I need to do, I know that by writing it down I will often remember it better.  Or at least… Continue reading Planning for Wisdom

The Mediator of Salvation – Denise Pass

Inspirational Thought of the Day: Jesus intercedes for us as one who walked in the flesh among us – our compassionate mediator. Scriptures of the Day: Hebrews 9:15, 24 15 And so he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance he has promised, since he died to set them free from the violations committed under the first covenant.  24  For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands – the representation of… Continue reading The Mediator of Salvation – Denise Pass

How to press toward the mark God has set for you? – Raising GENERATION Zion

A youth shared he covers 100m in less than 12s. That is fast! How did he get there? Gruelling practice, diet restrictions, advanced exercise routines, and diligently maintaining a regimen. He was always excited to talk about the trials and temptations he had to overcome to get this far. He believed he could better the speed… Continue reading How to press toward the mark God has set for you? – Raising GENERATION Zion

When You Haven’t Got a Prayer – Pray

Hope Discovery of the Day: When you haven’t got a prayer, pray anyway. Scripture of the Day: Colossians 4:2-4 “Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ,… Continue reading When You Haven’t Got a Prayer – Pray

A Prayer for a Divided Nation

In some ways it seems as though the United States of America is unraveling before our very eyes. Yet this is a nation that was built on Judeo-Christian principles. Our first president, George Washington, made this statement: “To the distinguished character of Patriot it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character… Continue reading A Prayer for a Divided Nation