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THE ABC ' S OF 2015 Greetings and Christmas salutations to friends and family all over the world. No matter how you are celebrating, no matter the weather, the location or the style, it is gratifying to know that we can all agree on the fact that we are commemorating the birth of our Risen Saviour Jesus Christ. What a privilege and a blessing this is indeed!
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"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Taking God's Blessings for Granted Dr. Martin Luther observed that we exhibit a degree of thankfulness in life in reverse proportion to the amount of blessing we have received. In Tabletalk, Dr. Martin Luther wrote: "The greater God's gifts and works, the less they are regarded." The blessings of life, health, freedom and food are not really appreciated unless they are lost, or threatened. Because sunrises and sunsets occur daily, they are taken for granted. False and Fake
There is much talk about faith, but little understanding of what faith is. Too many people think of faith as: "A blind leap into the dark." – the very opposite of reason and logic. All too many think of faith as wishful thinking, along of the line of "wishing upon a star." Others think of it more as demanding their own way. "Name it! Claim it! Frame it!" "Gab it and grab it!" Many people's understanding of faith has been confused by the bizarre antics of hyper-faith gurus with their health and wealth visions and dreams.
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The clash of cultures and civilizations, in the latter half of the 19th Century, was vividly seen in the conflict between the English Christian General Charles Gordon (or Gordon Pasha as he is remembered) and the Arab Muslim Mahdi Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdullah who established a Caliphate in Sudan. Their contrasting legacies continue to influence Sudan and the world, to this day.
![]() To listen to a presentation on this article click here To see a video presentation on this article click here To see a PowerPiont on this article click here An Example of Excellence Dr. David Livingstone is an example of excellence. His life, legacy and literature continue to speak to us today. The challenge of David Livingstone is most relevant to our times. If Dr. David Livingstone was here today, what would he say to us? We do not need to guess. We have his writings and published statements available. We know exactly what David Livingstone would say to us today. It is what he said to the people of his generation:
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