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Paradigm by Ceri A. Lowe

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Paradigm by Ceri A. Lowe My rating: 4 of 5 stars Doom and gloom rages, rattles and roars on the horizon! At least in the young adult market this appears to be the case. This whole booming genre breathes dust, desolation, destruction, disease and death; but it also seems to radiate youthful anticipation, aspiration, and rejuvenation. Ceri A. Lowe has burrowed her way into the whole scene with her new 376 page paperback, “Paradigm,” the first installment of a planned trilogy. Lowe tells a double story that follows the paths of two major teenage characters separated by 87 years. “Paradigm” takes off in the middle of Carter Walker’s story as he enters into a kind of suspended animation – a form of population control imposed by the Industry for the good of the Community. When he is recalled from the Catacombs fifteen years later, things begin to really take off. Everything rehearsed in the beginning of his story slowly gets peeled back, chapter by chapter, until it becomes clear that

Revival and Reformation Pt 12: 1 Chronicles 29

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***(The Audio File is here )*** Revival and Reformation Pt 12 1 Chronicles 29 Moving Revival and Reformation Forward O Lord God, to whom all things belong, and from whom all good things come, in whom there is no variation or shadow of change; by the enriching presence and power of your Spirit, open our eyes to the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives, make known your heavenly glory; that your Son may be honored. Amen. I hate talking about money. I grew up fairly poor and, for example, am used to wearing everything until it falls off in threads and patches. And I especially dislike talking about money and church. For one reason I can’t stand the accusation (that is sometimes true of certain ministries) that all those people talk about is money. I don’t want that ever said about me or us. On the other hand, the two items (church and money), when connected, give me the willies. Every time the deacons and elders get together and review the budget I want t

Pastoral Prayer: 29 June 2014 PM

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Ever-living, ever-powerful God, who shows mercy to whomever you chose to show mercy, and compassion to whomever you chose to show compassion (Romans 9.15-18): you desire from us steadfast love and mercy and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings (Hosea 6.8). Grant us to serve you with a whole heart and a willing mind for you search all hearts and understand every plan and thought (1 Chronicles 28.9). O Lord, hear our prayer. Lord God, hear our prayer for your Church world-over; Spring Creek  AOG; Triumph Family Church; Antioch International Baptist Church; Baptist Temple and Bethel Baptist Church; as well as our Denomination’s Chaplains – Clint Stockton ; Jim Pfeiffer; Chris Wisdom; Steve Walton; Phil Hollstein; Mike Milton; Bob Owen and Stephen Scott . Grant your people to be strong and courageous and move forward with your mission; to not be afraid nor dismayed, for you promise that you will never leave them nor forsake them in fulfilling your purpo