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baptismal rite baptism child presented this child is regenerate not born again God is doing something for the child coming out of the water different than the way they came in first Adam died new Adam child of God incorporated into the risen Lord Jesus Christ gift eternal life change of character of the person God has chosen us to be numbered with His elect we are changed stand on resurrection ground epistle work these things out calling of our election sure prove reality of Christ indwelling us alive to Christ dead to sin strive to live by the lives of the saints the world the flesh and the devil thou shalt not kill ten commandments do no murder moral truth purity we exhibit don’t hold hateful thoughts hateful words moral instruction of our Lord the one who hates his brother in his heart is a murderer grace mental intellectual ascent changed by incorporation into Christ water that is poured washes away sin breaks the power of sin no longer slave to sin hate in their heart but overcome entrapment of sin stuck in unforgiveness call upon the power of Christ fight the good fight lust is committing adultery love permeate the entire being the love of Christ not objectify another don’t join your body to a harlet don’t you know the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit new nature old Adam the world glorifies lust trapped in their own heart how to get past that the power of Christ indwelling them break that power of sin in them newness of life epistle of Paul reality of baptism first resurrection waking up to and living out the life of love in their lives realities of the kingdom of heaven first resurrection we await the coming day of the resurreciton we too will rise again from the dead victory over sin Christ is manifesting Himself in us church triumphant inheritors of the blessing ambassador home country citizens of heaven members of the body of Christ ambassadors of the heavenly realms the world the flesh and the devil retain bearing and dignity of our true native land the kingdom of heaven overcome sins in our lives hearts minds actions encouraged by the saints new life

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feast day of pentecost outpouring of the holy spirit one accord rushing sound of a mighty wind tongues of fire filled with the Holy Spirit other tongues wonderful works of God miracle foreign language French Swahili Gaelic proclaim victory of Christ visiting feast in their own language outpouring of love from on high the mighty deeds of Christ the wonderful works of God Peter pentecostal sermon hearts to repentance 3000 three thousand souls baptized add to church given to us that same Holy Spirit into His Holy Church indwells us faith sacraments baptism confirmation replenishing grace of Holy Communion God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit believe Lord and giver of life sequence hymn 109 praise all the work that He does great reach in all things speak blessings spiritual redemption graces emotional level soul level warm the heart that has gone chill enlightens ennobles glorious light of Christ physical blessings source of our store strength sustenance bodily strength health humble thanks for our creation redemption sanctification glorify apart from the Spirit apart from God we’re here God is there God is in all things and in all that we are sin St Thomas Aquinas the hole in the handkerchief real loving true summer camp high sierra mountains Yosemite Pinebrook meadow sugar pines trees ultimate frizbee river rock camp director clear the field forest department service lease natural force cleared the field natural force of water natural human force separate from the natural force of the earth created order connected earthlings natural force in us Spiritual force in us flowing blessing pastor farmer dilapidated property broken fences fields woods mess laboring five years 5 corn rows cattle pasture hens clucking beauty you and the Lord have done a great work on this property you should have seen it when God had it all to Himself apart from God challenge strength to do the work hundred pound hay bale throw where do we get the strength plant good idea inspiration good thought good word God in it with us inspires good idea seed germinate grow weather in good season rain participates actions God in His mercy has ennobled us creating us in His own image communion temples of the Holy Spirit through us instruments grace together with Him His will order of God steward of the land partnership cooperation sphere of influence into the world fellowship communion poetry prayer St Francis of Assisi Lord make me an instrument of your peace
where there is hatred let me bring love where there is offense let me bring pardon where there is discord let me bring union where there is error let me bring truth where there is doubt let me bring faith where there is despair let me bring hope where there is darkness let me bring Your light where there is sadness let me bring joy O Master let me not seek as much  to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand to be loved as to love For it is in giving that one receives it is in self-forgetting that one finds it is in pardoning that one is pardoned it is in dying that one is raised to eternal life hearts directed from on high perfect will of God Love defended from all error strengthened in all adversity led into all truth

ascension of Christ historical event cloud received Him from their sight has done all things well and reigns in glory at the right hand of the Father De Fide live out our faith Anglican way manual prayer book Book of Common Prayer beliefs faith practice octave ten days 10 daily office holy communion evening prayer evensong not made with hands Jesus Holy of Holies of heaven figure of heaven fullness God dwelt ark of the covenant between the cherubim ten commandments budding rod of Aaron jar of manna approach high priest beyond the veil day of atonement bell hem of garment rope tied pull him out the One chosen heaven holiness of God no shadow of sin welcomed into heaven appear before God accepted enemy Devil Lucifer thrown out by St Michael archangel no place in heaven for sin intercessory position sacraments accepted ascensiontide Hebrews opening sentence morning prayer less us come boldly holiness human Christ knows suffered powerless need suffer hunger thirst betrayed abandoned beat up murdered human being appeal to Him intimately close love kindness glorified state Emaus desolation consolation Mary Magdalene resurrection and the life Peter personal ministry rejoice vulnerabilities sufferings Christ knows administered to us personally Holy Spirit Pentecost come boldly to the throne of grace indwell sanctify Lords Prayer assurance suffered as we suffer collect for ascension only begotten Son ascended into the heavens world in chaos darkness earthly pilgrims join ourselves to Him in heart and mind defied gravity hope bolidy in this world not of the world seek those things that are above endure transcendent power of Christ St Catherine of Sienna beautiful phrase all the way to heaven is heaven because Jesus said I AM the Way redeemed sanctified loved rejoice gratitude sacrament of the altar citizen of heaven

Book of St James practicality faith missionaries work Christian faith theological circles faith without works is dead faith into action good acts sake of the kingdom practice decalogue summary of the law ten commandments instruction thou shalt not Pharisees love the Lord your God the two greatest commandments parable good Samaritan robbers man beaten attack his care love in action Johns Gospel new commandment as I have loved you you are my disciples be doers of the word and not hearers only glass forget priest Scriptures mirror perfect law of liberty blessed deed Jesus tempted devil sited Scriptures demons regeneration Romans Chapter 6 pure religion fatherless widows visit affliction Luke Jesus travels to Nain died widow child son compassion arise young man unedefiled encourages walk practically pure religion

St James epistle for the ages 21st century live out the Gospel eucharist thanks blessings God is the one true God the only source of our grace mindful of our need His love Father of Lights created order sun moon stars author of all life education wisdom into the light brought out of the darkness of sin gift of God God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God Lord Jesus Christ no change orbits change of season no change or shadow of turning lunar eclipse through Christ Holy Spirit blessing us reconnect to our Creator with His creation Trompe l’oeil images not real two dimensional screen fascinated bauble Celtic church creation are the first scriptures contemplate meditate on Gods creation flower trees breeze grass prison diaries Joan Andrews pro-life solitary confinement prison jail beauty of a sunset love and light of God crack scratch in paint in window liberty to enjoy restoration every good and perfect gift comes from God redemption engrafted into the Word of Christ meekness gave our souls lift us out of death in to endless life eternal RSVP agency of the Holy Spirit sanctification sweetness farming technique almond tree grafted onto a peach tree to sweeten takes away bitterness infinite love cooperate with that grace accept His will Christ-like careful with our words lay aside all filthiness resonates love others radical way sacrificial joyful hearts

eastertide celebration victory of Christ over sin over satan over death liberty gift brings to us kingdom of God nation gift of mothers day honor thy father and thy mother lesson teaching the eternal truth of God the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us cooperation participation Mary mother of Jesus exalted vocation blessed by God Himself incarnate arms of His mother feast day St Monica St Augustine patient intercession son 4th fourth century modern day Algeria husband pagan baptized pleaded cult Manichees dualistic fast seminal work confessions patience virtue love of Christ testimony exemplary life teacher rhetoric overbearing Rome leave at night not tell her death of her husband caretaker prominence Milan St Ambrose three saints Bishop cathedral church catechumen popular advantageous career officials tutor orator poetry author hymnal hymns audience with Bishop advance age life expectancy advice speak less to her son about God speak more to God about her son redoubled efforts tears crying out praying Santa Monica California spring dripped tears falling pleading conversion st paul writings monastic movements Egypt all for Christ moved St Anthony wealth gospels account of the ruler with Jesus sell all that he had give to the poor and come follow Him desert hermit own soul sensual pleasures unmarried state a child outside marriage sensual delights tormented confession miserable sinners clutches of sin not free guilt bondage struggle o Lord make me a saint but not yet cried out anguish garden fig tree pulling his hair knees to chest agony over the wall child singing take it and read take it up and read nursery rhyme collection epistles opened to first Scripture Romans 13 exhortation night is far spent the day is at hand armor of light encouraged speaking to him soul living Word drunkenness sensuality lust of the flesh living unto God freedom patient intercession May 4 Feast patron saint of mothers May 5 cinco de mayo agency of the Holy Spirit good works Bishop of Hippo modern day Tunisia norther Africa heretics Augustinian rule western Christianity liberated grace of God health soul spirit Christian sister thanks pain peril childbearing source of all Love