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Working Overtime |
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Written by Khimani A. Williams
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Wednesday, 05 May 2010 |
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There are some jobs that can be done in normal time, that
is,
between eight and five o’clock during the daytime. But there are some
jobs which require more time to be completed, demanding additional
energy and care. These time-consuming jobs require overtime, and it
would not be too odd to see Christianity almost as one of those jobs.
The
Apostle Paul in his letter to the Gentile Saints at Colosse noted that
they were once living a lifestyle that God will certainly condemn:
living sexually immoral, impure, lustful, and with evil desires. [Colossians 3: 5-7]. As if to
suggest
that these parts of the job are done in normal time (let’s say at
conversion), he encouraged them to keep on working, as there were
more to be done. He listed some attitudes that were harmful to the life
of the believer, behaviours that many struggle with which tend to take
root within the inner man.
Ephesians
5: 16-17
reminds us to “… walk by the Spirit,
and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of
the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are
against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from
doing the things you want to do.”
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“It’s All About Love” Review |
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Written by Roxanne Ferron
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Friday, 02 April 2010 |
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The Courtleigh Auditorium was the place to have been on
Valentine’s Day with your significant other, family or friend. Why? The
event “It’s all About Love” was plain and simply all that and more. The
sold out event, which featured the duet of Robert and Jenieve Bailey
alongside Saxophonist Courtney Fadlin, A.J. Brown, Poet Denise Simpson
and Karen Smith and a few other local acts, provided a truly memorable
package.
The night’s gathering was a mixture of sizes, shapes, class, visitors
and locals who all seemed equally eager to cash in on the event.
Cocktails were served before the start of the event in the foyer of the
building. The annual event showing its years of experience officially
started...
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The Firm Foundation! |
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Written by Khimani A. Williams
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Tuesday, 23 March 2010 |
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No
body
seems to trust a liar. Why? Why not?! They distort reality: They
say what is as if it is not and say what is not as if it is. Simply
put, they lie about the truth. Seeing that we have to take men at their
word we will not put any confidence in a liar because we are not able
to read their minds and hearts. We have every right not to put worth in
their statements, because it is probable that they might prove
worthless. Therefore, once we have been lied to we will doubt such a
one for a long time, if not forever.
In Romans 2 the Apostle
Paul warns his addressees to be honest, to practice what they were
preaching. He made note of their apparent hypocrisy, pointing out that
their lifestyle didn’t match their teachings. Calling themselves
Children of God, they were found to be liars...
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Fun In The Son Preview |
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Written by Gailon Wisdom
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Friday, 19 March 2010 |
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The Best Dressed Fun in the Son, Jamaica’s number one
annual gospel showpiece is back again. This year’s event will see
multi-platinum and Grammy award winner Kirk Franklin and Papa San on the
same stage in one night.
Amongst the line-up will be another featured American act, Irocc, who
will be making his second appearance at the Fun in the Son event. The
line-up concludes with some of Jamaica’s frontline ministers such as
Youth View Awards 2010 Winner DJ Nicholas, alongside Carlene Davis,
Dennis Rushton, Minister Goddy Goddy, Omari, Sons of the Prophet
(S.O.P.), Jabez, Ryan Berry, Sister Scully and many more. Evangelist
Andrew Palau, son of world renowned Evangelist Luis Palau, will be the
night’s speaker as Nadine Blair and Che Cowan will emcee the concert.
The event will not only feature a concert but also includes various day
activities such as a Sports Zone, Kid’s Village and the Son Village
which includes a Food Court and Medical...
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WHAT IS PLEASURE?! |
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Written by Khimani A. Williams
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
"Anything that refreshes you without distracting you from, diminishing or destroying the final goal is a legitimate pleasure"
Rev. Dr. Ravi Zacharias
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What
is your purpose in life? What is your ultimate goal? Who are you? Whose
are you? Does any of the preceding questions matter?
Hi, I
believe that life is a journey; accept it or not, we are all on it. It
is a long road of pain and pleasure. Personally, I am tempted more and
more to partake in illegitimate pleasure, and more and more I am faced
with the reality of pain. There are more opportunities to sin. Sinful
pleasure is always a click, flip or conversation away. Dreams and goals
seem to be losing their savour. As time passes you are pushed between a
rock and a very hard place, into a cold room is where doubt and haste
dwells.
As
a man (not just as human, but more so as a male, a man) it is so
difficult to live life without fully trusting God. This is why I
believe that man CANNOT live WITHOUT God. Yes, he can 'live it up', but
his own life will not be meaningful to him, though it might be...
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