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Coming to himself

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Semto Mechal

The prodigal son coming to himself remembers his father.  He does not remember the Father till he comes to himself.  He began to rediscover his Father’s image (The Paternal image) within himself.  This image of the Father is what essentially … Continue reading →

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Voluntary acsestism or involuntary Trial

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Semto Mechal

Mourning, repen­tance and confession are among the most effective weapons against the passions. “Those who are clouded by wine are often washed with water, but those clouded by passion are washed with tears”. The various trials and temptations in our … Continue reading →

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Passions are meant to be transformed

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Semto Mechal

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis is about an imagenery bus ride from hell to heaven.  It is about how people in hell would experience heaven.  It seems that upon arrival, the riders hate heaven because the grass is too … Continue reading →

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Does God Love The Devil And The Demons Like He Loves Us?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Semto Mechal

http://audio.ancientfaith.com/oliver/ham_2009-01-21_pc.mp3

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Why did Temptation Exist in Paradise?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Semto Mechal
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Condemning others

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Semto Mechal

In reading scripture, we should apply it to ourselves and not to others.  Some would argue that Saint Paul applied the Scriptures to other people.  How are we to teach others and not to be judgmental? For example, Scripture clearly … Continue reading →

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Sacrificial or Emotional love

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Semto Mechal

http://www.stmarkdc.org/Websites/saintmarkdc/images/audio/May2014ServantsRetreat1.mp3

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I would have lost heart

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Semto Mechal

Psalm 27 New King James Version (NKJV) The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?  One thing I have desired of the … Continue reading →

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Peace of heart

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Semto Mechal

Peace of heart lies in perfect acceptance of God’s will. Only one thing is needed. True simplicity, the calmness that results from complete submission to whatever God wills, patience and forbearance toward the faults of others, frankness in confessing your … Continue reading →

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Keep Silent for the time is evil

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Semto Mechal

Amos 5:13       Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time. The “time” may be either the time of the unyielding of the wicked, or that of the common punishment.  For … Continue reading →

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