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Humility

12 January 2023 By David Trounce Leave a Comment

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The sinful heart of modern man has managed to turn humility on its head. Humility used to mean being certain about what God thinks and doubtful about what we think. Today, being certain is arrogance, and being doubtful is praised as the virtue of humility. Did God really … [Read more...] about Humility

Filed Under: Words that Matter Tagged With: Faith, Humility, Strength

Waiting

8 April 2021 By David Trounce 2 Comments

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Whether it’s waiting in line, waiting in traffic, waiting for food service, waiting for an email or waiting for marriage, the world has become more impatient than ever. Our disdain for waiting isn’t just the product of technology or generational shifts; it is an expression of … [Read more...] about Waiting

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Heroes

29 August 2019 By David Trounce Leave a Comment

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The modern concept of heroism, much like the pagan view through the ages, is that of a man or woman who fights to defend their honour. By contrast, the biblical view of heroism belongs to those who seek to defend God's honour. In a pagan world, a man's honour is tied to his … [Read more...] about Heroes

Filed Under: Who we Are Instead Tagged With: Faith, Heroes, Strength

In Praise of Standing Still

21 January 2019 By David Trounce Leave a Comment

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We live and move in a world that no longer rests. What's more, the number of places that you can rest seems to be on the decline. But rest is not only a geographical reality, it is also a spiritual reality. One that can often be found in people. I have a friend, her name is … [Read more...] about In Praise of Standing Still

Filed Under: Life in Christendom Tagged With: Rest, Sabbath, Strength

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Thor's Oak

Around 723 AD, a missionary named Boniface entered Hesse in Germany. Upon finding a sacred tree named Thor’s Oak, he took an axe to it, cut it down and built a church. Many in the town, believing that the God of Boniface must be greater than Thor, left their paganism behind converted to Christianity.