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Reincarnation or Resurrection the Path of Hope from a Hindu Temple / Hinduism or Christianity

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Until then, I never considered how stark the difference is between reincarnation and the resurrection, Hinduism and Christianity. Join me at the largest Hindu Temple in NYC (just up the road in Queens, of course), as we consider this together. Recently, I was able to take part in a funeral of a young lady from our church who passed away suddenly. That is never an easy life experience to navigate. And especially because there was no warning for Tara. As I took part in the funeral we found out that most of Tara's friends and family were Hindu whereas she chose to follow Christ as her Savior. And so, this was a way to introduce many to Christ for the first time. What a hope there is in the resurrection!

Book Recommendation from a Writer's Coffee Shop on the West Side - A Gospel Primer for Christians

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Join me at a pastry shop in Manhattan that is known for its ambiance for writers. We'll take a look at a hornets nest on Noah's ark, a huge church building and a one of the best devotional books of the last 50 years. This is a book that you need to read. In "A Gospel Primer for Christians," Vincent keeps us remembering the Gospel in a way that strengthens us as Christians. Order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Primer-Christians-Learning-Glories/dp/1885904673 Article on Hungarian Pastry Shop: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/t-magazine/hungarian-pastry-shop-new-york.html

Resting in God's Good Works: God causes all things to work together for ...

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Some encouraging words for your morning: “God works all things together for good!” Join me in front of Grand Central station to consider God’s working together all that is in our lives. Words of Grace in front of Helmsley Building in Manhattan.  The works of a clock often flow opposite from the direction of the face. But the designer knew how to make it all work together for good. So our great designer works His good in our lives, even when we feel like the cog is headed in the wrong direction. #encouragement #PositiveThoughts #PositiveVibes #GodIsGoodAlways  #SovereignGrace

Rejoice brothers and sisters, you are "in Christ."

 All the blessings to us in Christ are more than we can count, but let's just name a few of them to encourage us in the faith: In Christ we have Redemption (Romans 3:24). In Christ we are dead to sin and alive to God (Romans 6:11). In Christ we have the gift of eternal life (Romans 6:23). In Christ we have no condemnation (Romans 8:1). In Christ God the Holy Spirit has set us free from the law of Sin and death (Romans 8:2). In Christ nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:39) [ The love of God to you is never based on your works, before or after salvation. Your standing in the love of God from salvation through sanctification to glorification is only and solely in Christ. In Christ we are connected to one another in the church members one of another (Romans 12:5). In Christ we are approved (Romans 16:10). In Christ we are sanctified (I Corinthians 1:2). In Christ we receive the grace of God (I Corinthians 1:4). In Christ we have wisdom from God, righteousness, sanct...

Teddy Roosevelt and the Revelation of Space from Sagamore Hill

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Join me at Teddy Roosevelt's family beach on Long Island as we consider the glory of God in space.

The Meaning Behind the Mass: The Roman Catholic Church and the Sacrifice...

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Join me at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs as we consider one of the primary differences between what the Bible teaches and Roman Catholic Tradition.  Why is there a daily priest, sacrifice, altar and propitiation at each church when Christ obtained this as the perfect Priest, Sacrifice on the cross?

Why do you have a hard time getting along with some people at church? Fr...

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There are some people in churches that you get along with very well, while others you may have a difficult time connecting with. Why is that and what should you do about it?