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Farewell Discourse of Jesus – III (True Vine and the Branches)
1. Overview This is part 3 in the series on the farewell discourse of Jesus (John chapters 13 to 17). In Part 1, we have discussed John 13, where Jesus washes the feet of the disciples and commands to wash one another’s feet. In Part 2, we have discussed John
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Difficulties for the Greater Good
1. For or Against? Difficulties are inevitable in life (in this fallen world). They bring out the best or the worst in us. Difficulties force us to be aligned with the purposes of the Kingdom of God (to be in the house of God, salvation), Or to turn counter purposes
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Faith: Empower or Control
1. Faith: Misused Word Faith is a misused and abused word. A good way to separate good faith from bad is to see if it empowers or controls. Good faith empowers, liberates, and sets you free (“Truth will set you free” – Jesus in John 18:32). A misuse of faith
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The Wounded Healer
1. The Wounded Healer In his book, “The Wounded Healer”, Henri Nouwen asks: “Who can listen to a story of loneliness and despair without taking the risk of experiencing similar pains in his own heart and even losing his precious peace of mind? In short: Who can take away suffering