Uneasy Rests the Crown We assume it is good to be a king. He has power, great riches and people vying for his attention. While this may be so, the king is also a regular target of those constantly trying to steal his wealth and usurp his power. The truth is, with all his riches […]
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School of Life School is a place or institution for learning, teaching and testing. Our life on Earth is the school we attend before graduating to eternity – it is certainly a place of learning, teaching and testing. While alive, we are in attendance – but being present doesn’t imply we are paying attention or
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Life is Just a Game Games come in many forms and can be played on boards, play-stations or computers. They are lots of fun but the outcome has no value in the real world. We may monopolise the board, create the strongest character, win countless victories and collect all the treasure – but as soon
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Waiting at the Traffic Lights We all dislike the inconvenience of traffic lights – they stop us mid-journey and delay us from reaching our destination. However, think of the chaos on our roads without them. In our busy lives we can become so impatient to reach our destination that we grow irritated with life’s many
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The world’s greatest intellects can neither prove nor disprove God’s existence. It all comes down to personal belief. If we adamantly don’t believe in something, we sceptically explain away all proof. We live in a world where seeing is believing; however, one of the greatest acts of trust we can show in another, is believing in them
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Today, many oppressed people risk their lives, braving open seas or paying a fortune to flee their tyrannical county of birth. They will risk everything for a chance of becoming citizens in another nation rich with opportunity, freedom and prosperity. The greatest nation of all time is the Kingdom of Heaven – sadly, none of
In times of impending natural disaster, there are those who choose to stay in their homes despite all the warnings to leave. Later, when we hear they have died, we naturally grieve at their unnecessary demise, at the same time realising they took a chance as a matter of choice. Mankind was created to enjoy
Ten Reasons to Consider Christianity by Ian Coate –Reason 8: Salvation is a free gift A gift is usually something ‘paid for’ by another and given free of charge – no strings attached. We do not earn or deserve a gift, otherwise it would be a payment or a reward. However, when a gift is
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Reason 7: To stay connected with our Creator We all enjoy the benefits of electricity; it lights our world and powers our houses and devices. Though we depend on electricity, we are taught from an early age that high voltage can kill. If you touch an exposed live wire, you will be zapped – it makes
If we do not believe in the laws of gravity, will our beliefs stop us from the consequences of falling? As a rule, decisions we make are based on what we believe to be true – thus there will always be consequences as a result of our beliefs. We should really consider what we believe.
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