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Today’s column is not Bible trivia but about the need to know your gifts, responsibilities or your priorities and “whose job is it?”

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“Don’t waste your time writing about our situation or suggesting what should be done. Government officials don’t read.”

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" follows an approach looking at the humanity of Biblical figures, including the titular character.

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Sa halawom nga gabii wala ko duawa sa duka busa nagbasa basa na lang ko og Bibliya.

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The Bible is full of people who received second chances. King David, Peter, Jonah and even Samson were all beneficiaries of God’s grace. Sometimes, and because God is so good, He even gives us third and fourth chances and this only shows how patient and forgiving He is

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Enero  25, 2026:Ikatulong Domingo sulod sa tuig

National Bible Sunday

Mga Pagbasa: Is. 9;1-4/Sal. 27/

1 Cor. 10;13,17/Mt. 4;12-23

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Mobalik kita sa Bibliya makadiyot, kay maora og na-consumed na ang atong panahon ug kahago pagpangalagad sa mga butang-kalibutanon lamang.

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I am on my third Men’s Discipleship Group where I facilitate a group of 10 to 15 men in studying the Bible as well as other teaching material meant to help men navigate life, relationships, family, finances and profession.

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South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" follows an approach looking at the humanity of Biblical figures, including the titular character.

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Sa halawom nga gabii wala ko duawa sa duka busa nagbasa basa na lang ko og Bibliya.

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National Bible Sunday

Mga Pagbasa: Is. 9;1-4/Sal. 27/

1 Cor. 10;13,17/Mt. 4;12-23

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Mobalik kita sa Bibliya makadiyot, kay maora og na-consumed na ang atong panahon ug kahago pagpangalagad sa mga butang-kalibutanon lamang.

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I am on my third Men’s Discipleship Group where I facilitate a group of 10 to 15 men in studying the Bible as well as other teaching material meant to help men navigate life, relationships, family, finances and profession.

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South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.

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