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Author: Ian Gartshore

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Being Saved

Tuesday, March 31, 1998 Ian Gartshore

We often hear Christians using the term "being saved," an expression that signifies the eternal dimension of life after death and the relationship of "being in the Lord." But there is also a here-and-now dimension. Just a few days ago … Read more

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Social Justice And People Of Faith (2)

Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Ian Gartshore

It seems to me that Christianity has many strengths, not only in its interest in saving souls, but also in its concern for the physical and mental well-being of people in the here-and-now. One movement, Christian in base, that has … Read more

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Social Justice And People Of Faith (1)

Tuesday, February 10, 1998 Ian Gartshore

Recently someone commented to me that they wondered why Christians couldn't be involved in building a sense of community and solidarity, to be participating in social justice events. I was, frankly, surprised. And yet, as I thought about their question, … Read more

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The Candle Of Peace

Sunday, December 8, 1996 Ian Gartshore

Anybody who opens a newspaper or listens to the news will tell you that our world is hardly a peaceful place. With so much going on in the world, how can those of us with faith continue to hope for … Read more

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Today's Verse

Psalm 121:1-2 – I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (NIV)5

Today's Daily Manna

Malachi 3:6a – For I the Lord do not change. (NRSV)

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  • Today's Bible Reading:2 Exodus 12:29-51
  • Today's One-Year3 Bible Passage: 1 Chronicles 25-29
  • Today's Two-Year4 Bible Passages: 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1a; 1 Corinthians 3:1-15
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No one is safe by his own strength, but he is safe by the grace and mercy of God. – St. Cyprian6

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