#Unity in faith

[bvthomas]

Signs of a True Apostle According to the Bible

Signs of a True Apostle According to the Bible Introduction: Understanding Apostleship in the Bible We are living in a time when almost every minister, whether pastoring a church, possessing the gift of prophecy, or engaging in gospel work, labels themselves as apostles. This trend is both absurd and belittling to the true office of an apostle. Apostleship, as defined in the Bible, is a unique…

[ryanranney]

Kingdom of Man, Kingdom of God

On shaken ground The world recoils To drown the sabres rattle In fire and force The world is aghast To witness the wages of war Who but our God may we trust When men droll in double speak And armies raise their flag? Who but our God may we plead When men turn an ear to their own will And the populous pays the price? As in the days of Adam Now too is brother against brother By force of self…

[faithfilleddani]

Hello to my Texas Christian friends!

We have another fellowship event coming up next weekend, "A True Christmas Gift."

Comment if you're interested in joining. Let's connect! ♥️🙏🏽

[christisilluminati]

A Call to Healing: The Word of Christ

This poem explores the struggle between darkness and redemption found within us through Christ. It begins by depicting a "single spirit" that embodies despair and sin, weaving through lives and igniting violence and turmoil. Amidst this chaos, the voice of Christ emerges as a beacon of hope, offering healing and the promise of redemption.

In the quiet depths of a hollowed heart, Where echoes of despair and shadows start, A single spirit roams, a specter of fate, Weaving through lives, a concealed darkness waits.

Born from the chaos of the earth, It whispers in silence, a murmur of coal, A flicker of violence, a breath of sin, The complex tapestry woven within.

In alleys forgotten, where shadows conspire, This spirit ignites an unquenchable fire, The rage of the voiceless, the cries of the meek, Mankind reflects it, the strong and the weak.

Beneath the surface, in each twisted lie, It dances through dreams, where the innocent die, With every decision, a choice to be made, The line between mercy and violence displayed.

Ode to the murders, the sins unconfessed, To the wars that were waged, to the souls dispossessed, Each drop of blood spilled stands as a testament, To the spirit of sin that whispers in every man's ear.

Yet amidst this turmoil, a voice breaks the night, The audible Word, a beacon of light, With power to shatter the chains of despair, A whisper of healing, a promise laid bare.

It echoes in the tabernacle, roaring through the night, A balm for the broken, a truth that defies, The weight of our burdens, the darkness we bear, The Word of Christ beckons, "Come, cast off your cares."

In the grip of temptation, we falter and fall, This viper bites us all, Yet the voice of redemption cuts through the venom, A reminder that love can conquer sin.

With the sound of Christs calling, the stillness gives way, To hope like a river that washes away, The scars of our past, the guilt we disguise, In the love of the Savior, our spirits can rise.

Oh, the stories we tell, of heroes and foes, Each tale a reflection of the spirit that grows, But the greatest of stories is woven in grace, In the heart of the One who showed us Christs place.

For violence breeds violence, and sin begets sin, Yet the audible Word can draw us within, Transforming our hearts, renewing our sight, Illuminating the path from darkness to light.

In the grip of despair, when our voices grow weak, The whispers of Christ, we find what we seek, A touch of forgiveness, a glimmer of hope, In the shadows of sorrow, we learn how to cope.

The temptress, the false god who lies, With promises gilded, he leads us to the grave, But the voice of the Savior speaks louder and clear, Inviting the weary to draw ever near.

For within this great struggle, a lesson unfolds: That love can triumph where the spirit once scolds, And the power of Christ, like a sword in the fray, Can vanquish the darkness, turning night into day.

So let us awaken to the truth of our plight, Embrace the complexity, the shadow, the light, For even in struggle, there’s a chance to be free, A recognition of Christ spirit, and who we can be.

Let us rise from the ashes, let us break every chain, A spirit of God, a union of pain, For in our collective, we’re bound to reflect, The beauty of life, the essence of respect.

The shadowed spirit walks, seeking control, For each heart has the power, each mind has the goal, To rise above violence, to shun the Vipers deceit, To find in the struggle, our journey complete.

And so, with each promise that Christ speaks aloud, We gather our courage, our heads unbowed, His Word is the light that dispels every fear, A melody soothing, whispering, “I’m here.”

For in the end, we are not shadows, we are the light, A single spirit binding, through day and through night, In the heart of humanity, where love will prevail, We rise from the ashes, becoming veiled.

So let this journey continue, with hearts open wide, For the audible Word is our anchor, our guide, In the depths of our struggles, in moments of strife, We find in His voice the true essence of life.

And thus, may we carry this truth as we tread, The spirit of Christ, a beacon ahead, In the shadows of chaos, in the weight of our sin, We hear Him calling us home, let the healing begin.

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[thebeccagramchronicles]

Christain Conduct: living out our faith in action

Christian Conduct Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from…

[thewahookid]

Any time you pray for the Unification of the Dates of Easter, you help diminish The Father's wrath, and you console Jesus and gain blessings from Him. Please pray for unity. https://ww3.tlig.org/en/messages/878/

#PrayForUnity #ChristianUnity #UnityInFaith #FaithInAction

[la8icy]

[thirdity]

What I once wanted as a miracle, what I called a miracle, was really a desire for discontinuity and interruption, the desire for an anomaly: I called a miracle exactly that moment in which the true continuous miracle of the process was interrupted. But the neutral goodness of the God is still more appealable than if it were not neutral: to have it all you must do is go, to have it all you must do is ask. And the miracle can be requested, and had, since continuity has interstices that do not discontinue it, the miracle is the note between two notes of music, it is the number between number one and number two. To have it all you have to do is need it. Faith — is knowing you can go and eat the miracle. Hunger, that is what faith is in itself — and needing is my guarantee that to me it will always be given. Needing is my guide.

Clarice Lispector, The Passion According to G. H.

[alazarrr]

Happiness in The Hood.

[zainab-alj-blog]

🌷Hardship In Islam🌷:

In Islam, hardship is viewed as a test from Allah, a means of spiritual growth and a reminder of His blessings. It's crucial to remain patient, trust in Allah's plan, and seek refuge in prayer and remembrance of Him. Remembering that Hardship is a Test. We believe that Allah tests us to see who of us will be patient and remain steadfast in ones faith, even during difficult times. Hardship is an opportunity for growth, to purify the soul, strengthen our faith, and draw closer to Allah. Hardship is a divine plan, we trust that Allah knows what is best for us, even when we cannot see the wisdom behind the trials we face. Making it challenging. But Allah does not burden a soul for more than it can bear.

🌷How To Navigate Through Hardship 🌷:

•| It is crucial to practice Patience (Sabr), it is considered a virtue in Islam, and we Muslims are encouraged to remain patient during difficult times, trusting that Allah will ease our burdens.

•| Prayer (Salah), we are encouraged to pray regularly, seeking solace and guidance from Allah during hardships. Prayer helps strengthen the connection with Allah and provides a sense of comfort. As well as making sincere dua (supplication) is highly encouraged, to make supplications to Allah, seeking His help and guidance in difficult situations.

•| Recitation And Reflecting On The Quran, on the verses of the Quran can provide comfort and guidance during challenging times.

•| Gratitude (Shukr), even during hardship, we are encouraged to find blessings and express gratitude for Allah's gifts.

•| Seek Support and connecting with family, friends, or religious communities can provide support and encouragement.

•| Remembering Allah, consistent remembrance of Allah through phrases like "SubhanAllah," "Alhamdulillah," "Allahu Akbar," and "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" can bring peace of mind. And so much more.

🌷Surah Al-'Asr🌷:

By the ˹passage of˺ time! Surely humanity is in ˹grave˺ loss, except those who have faith, do good, and urge each other to the truth, and urge each other to perseverance. ~{103:1-3}.

[theinwardlight]

O God, You are the unsearchable abyss of peace, the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings, and the bestower of affection. You send peace to those who receive it. God, open to us this day the sea of Your love, and water us with the plenteous streams from the riches of Your grace. Make us children of quietness, and heirs of peace. Enkindle in us the fire of Your love. Sow us in Your fear. Strengthen our weakness by Your power. Bind us closely to You and to each other in one firm bond of unity. For the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Early Syrian Christian prayer, 1st/2nd centuries

[tabney2023]

President Biden’s Farewell Address: "I want to warn the country of some things that give me great concern. That's the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra wealthy people and the dangerous consequences if their abuse of power is left unchecked. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead."

"Americans are being buried under an avalanche of misinformation and disinformation, enabling the abuse of power ... the truth is smothered by lies."

"After 50 years at the center of all of this, I know that believing in the idea of America means respecting the institutions that govern a free society -- the presidency, the Congress, the courts, a free and independent press ... "

"No president is immune from crimes that he or she commits while in office."

“I still believe in the idea for which this nation stands. A nation where the strength of our institutions and the character of our people matter. They must endure. Now it's your turn to stand guard."

"In a democracy, there's another danger to the concentration of power & wealth. It erodes the sense of unity & common purpose & causes distrust and division. Participating in our democracy becomes exhausting and even disillusioning ... we have to stay engaged in the process"

"After 50 years of public service, I give you my word: I still believe in the idea for which this nation stands ... now it's your turn to stand guard. May you be the keeper of the flame. May you keep the faith. I love America. You love it too. God bless you all."

"Now it's your turn to stand guard. May you all be the keeper of the flame. May you keep the faith. I love America. You love it, too. God bless you all. May God protect our troops. Thank you for this great honor."

[faithfilleddani]

I love being able to fellowship with other believers in my community. I am part of a fellowship group where we have weekly devotionals for those who are interested in deepening their faith.

We have a back to school fellowship event coming this month for those who are interested in joining here in the Dallas, Texas area.

Direct message me if you're interested. Let's connect. ♥️

FYI: You don't have to be in the Dallas area to join weekly devotionals, but it's great if you are. 🙂

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[in-his-sacred-heart]

Prayer for the Pope’s Healing

Heavenly Father,

You are the Divine Healer, the One who restores and renews all things. Today, we lift up our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who is suffering from illness. Lord, in Your mercy, place Your healing hands upon him. Strengthen his body as he battles this sickness, ease his suffering, and restore him to full health.

Breathe Your life-giving Spirit into his lungs, clearing them of all infection, and grant wisdom to the doctors and caregivers who attend to him. May his recovery be swift, and may he continue to lead Your Church with renewed strength and faith.

In his time of weakness, be his refuge. Surround him with Your peace, comfort his heart, and remind him that he is held in the prayers of the faithful worldwide. We entrust him to the loving care of Our Blessed Mother, asking for her intercession, that she may cover him with her mantle of protection.

Lord, we trust in Your perfect will, and we ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.

Amen.

[selcouthself]

so anyways... maybe don't remake something that is & has been beloved by the masses for generations....