Have you ever felt anguish? Well let me tell you about Job. Job was an expert on anguish. What kind of anguish is in your life? Job suffered the loss of his children, his fortune, his animals, his health, his reputation, and his friends, in a short span of time. He lost everything. And why… Continue reading On Anguish: What we can learn from Job
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The Testimony of Stephen (which got him killed)
The following passage is taken from Acts Chapter 7. Saint Stephen is speaking. “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran. ‘Leave your country and your people,’ God said, ‘and go to the land I will show… Continue reading The Testimony of Stephen (which got him killed)
A Summary of the Faith, the Testimony of Paul
“Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: “Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me! The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt; with mighty power he led them out of that country; for about forty years he… Continue reading A Summary of the Faith, the Testimony of Paul