The English language has been influenced by Latin. A large number of English words have their roots in either classical or medieval Latin language. One of these is the word “fruit,” which comes from the Latin word fructus. From fructus and its derivatives we also get “fruition,” “fructose (sugar),” and
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An American missionary family was living in a big city in Siberia. The children attended public schools, and every day mom and dad planned for dropping off and picking up the kids. They had no vehicle so they used public transportation. On one particular day, dad was scheduled to pick
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So, what prevents us from pursuing and finding this great Joy? The apostle Paul provides a clue when he writes about what theologians call general revelation. In his letter to the Christians in Rome he says (Romans 1: 18- 25, The Message): 18 But God’s angry displeasure erupts as acts
It was Saint Augustine of Hippo who prayed: “O Lord, thou hast made us for thyself, and our hearts are restless until we rest in Thee.” [1] How often has this been the cry of my heart! That prayer has been foundationally answered in my life by the indwelling of
This is post 6 of 9 in the series “Music that Writes Culture” Music that Writes Culture, Part 1 Music that Writes Culture, Part 2 Music that Writes Culture, Part 3 Music that Writes Culture, Part 4 Music that Writes Culture, Part 5 Music that Writes Culture, Part 6 Music