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People Skills Or God Skills?
This world has its own way of dealing with that which it requires. Politically a democratic system is favored so that the leaders of such democratic countries will push very hard to win the hearts of their citizens. The power of leader comes from endowment of the public; that is, the ruling authority is derives…
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Because Of Christ’s Love
Before leaving for Jerusalem, Paul had been told by a prophet beforehand that he would be arrested and handed over to the Roman government. He didn’t withdraw and went to another city instead because the Spirit revealed what would happen to him. Before for being “escorted” to Rome, Paul could’ve been set free in Jerusalem…
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Because Of My Devotion
Almost every small town or village in Taiwan has its own temple where each household of the town will bring its offerings once or twice a year; it is when people celebrate together. With time passing by, the way of celebration changes a bit. It’s said that local temples would collect a certain amount of…
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Because Of You
After being investigated by Festus and King Agrippa, Paul was transferred to Rome because he had requested the hearing before Caesar. On the voyage his ship was unmercifully battered by storms for several days. All the sailors were trying their best to save the ship from being drowned, throwing overboard the cargo or even some…
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Is God Searchable?
For thousands of years humans have been searching what God is and how he interacts with people. Since God is invisible or perhaps intangible, those who haven’t been in contact with doubt his existence and jump to conclusions that God is only the self-representation of consciousness. As a result, God is created by human beings…
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A Visionary Christian
“He interrupted with a shout: ‘Paul, you’re crazy! You’ve read too many books, spent too much time staring off into space! Get a grip on yourself, get back in the real world!’” (Acts 26:24) As Paul took his defense against the accusations from the Jewish leaders and priests, in front of King Agrippa, he expounded…
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The King’s Friend
Apart from the Levites who were responsible for the Temple of God, David established his kingdom by appointing suitable leaders to be in charge of his administration. Anyone who was a mighty warrior would be in charge of a certain military division, who had accounting skills would be responsible for the financial affairs of the…
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Religion Or State?
There has been a continuous controversy over the separation of state and religion in the United States. The opponents declare that the U.S. has been founded in Christianity where God is the highest authority and his word, the Bible, should be the guiding principles for the government as well as the people. On the contrary,…
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Casting Lots
When King David set up gatekeepers or security guards to maintain order in the temple of the Lord, he chose them from the family of Korah belonging to the tribe of Levi. We read in 1 Chronicles 26:13 that they were assigned for guard duty at the various gates of the temple, whether small or…
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Requirements For Serving God
“And they were to stand every morning, thanking and praising the Lord, and likewise at evening, . .” (1 Chronicles 23:30). When King David became old, he had his son Solomon succeed him as king over Israel. He also summoned all the leaders of Israel, together with the priests and the Levites and had them…
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Walking With Him Until I Am Not
TJ Gong 