Morning Reading: Luke 9.18-20 ESV

Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

To the victor in Egypts presidential race: a terrible economy – CSMonitor.com

To the victor in Egypts presidential race: a terrible economy – CSMonitor.com.

The Muslim Brotherhood has fronted a candidate. A former ally of Mubarak may even run. But whoever wins will start with less than half the foreign reserves Egypt had before the revolution.

By , Staff writer / April 3, 2012

The Muslim Brotherhood, after months of denials of interest in the presidency, nominated one of its own for the presidency of Egypt this weekend. In Cairo yesterday, rumors were flying that Omar Suleiman, the retired general who emerged as one of Hosni Mubarak’s closest confidants in the final years of his rule, was priming for a run of his own.

But there’s one solid fact that will confront whoever wins the presidency and that won’t be addressed by the most brilliant and fair constitution in human history: Egypt’s economy is in really, really bad shape. Continue reading “To the victor in Egypts presidential race: a terrible economy – CSMonitor.com” →

Brother Lawrence: Think often on God…

“Think often on GOD, by day, by night, in your business, and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you: leave Him not alone. You would think it rude to leave a friend alone who came to visit you: why then must GOD be neglected? Do not then forget Him, but think on Him often, adore Him continually, live and die with Him; this is the glorious employment of a Christian. In a word, this is our profession; if we do not know it, we must learn it.”

Lawrence, Brother (2011-03-24). The Practice of the Presence of God the Best Rule of a Holy Life (Kindle Locations 342-345). Kindle Edition.

I arise today through the strength of Christ’s…

I arise today…
Through the strength of Christ’s birth with his baptism,
Through the strength of his crucifixion with his burial,
Through the strength of his resurrection with his ascension,
Through the strength of his descent for the judgment of Doom.

St Patrick’s Breastplate

Pray for the Bhutan Church

April 3 | Bhutan The Sunday school volunteers in the local churches are passionate and committed in their chosen ministries even though they are with only a few. But they are in need of a place where they can learn and acquire the set of skills necessary to become effective as Sunday school teachers. Please pray for the Lord to bring training opportunities for them.

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