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In many of our cultures, strength is often seen in endurance—but true strength also lies in releasing the weight of guilt and…

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Prayer is Falling in Love With God

Saint Augustine once wrote, “True whole prayer is nothing but love.” This statement appears explicit but many don’t get it. At first, the deeper I thought about it the more confused I was. How dare one ever say that prayer is love? Love is…

“NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US”

Many advocates around the globe claim to speak for disabled persons without knowledge of their plights. The slogan “Nothing about us without us” hit the nail on the head, for it demands the inclusiveness in the community, autonomy and…

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION   Discipleship Digest is glad to participate in this season of Family Life celebration. Just last month, on May 13, 2012 the continent of North America celebrated Mother’s Day. On June 17th, the world…

BECAUSE I SAID SO

BECAUSE I SAID SO. Have you ever instructed your child to do some stuff and he/she screams back at you, ‘but why?’ The reply that might’ve followed could be, “because I said so.” Great number of parents say this phrase more often than…

EMPTY PLACES

Human beings are created with vacuums that only God, the Creator fills. These empty places make some try to fill with pleasures, riches, greed and earthly treasures as well as idols yet they feel still empty and desire for more. They are…

Repent and believe the Gospel

REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL The word “repent” means ‘metonoia’ which is to feel sorry and to turn around. When we say we repent it means turn away from sin; to change one’s mind and attitude about God which changes a person’s actions and…

CONVENANT RESPONSIBILITY

CONVENANT RESPONSIBILITY WHAT IS COVENANT: Hebrew term for covenant is ‘berith’ meaning agreement and arrangement. Simply defined covenant means an…

GAYS: 1& 2

GAY: BIOLOGICAL DEFECT OR LIFESTYLE? Recently I watched a newscast on a catholic priest who chose his Church pulpit to announce he is a gay. He urged his parishioners to accommodate those who choose to feel, reason and behave differently.…

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