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a different viewpoint on the progress of Christianity...

May His will be done in all things on earth, as it is in heaven.

Thanks for the ping, TXnMA!

[TXnMA]

May His will be done in all things on earth, as it is in heaven.

Seems like I've heard that somewhere before... (And, of course, I agree!)

A friend once pointed out to me that he could time twenty seconds exactly without using his watch -- and he did...repeatedly. He used the principle that the recital of the source of your 'prayer' (in English, at a 'normal' rate) takes exactly twenty seconds.

Give it a try. Even if your timing is a bit off -- you have done something worthwhile! '-)

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[ The world is changing. U.S. Christians need to make a fast shift from the spectator church to the house church, where individuals get empowered for growth. ]

I concur.. Thanks for the ping(BB).. Back to the basics, like it was in the beginning.. When "the Church" grew far faster than they could be murdered..

There has been a Large "church" in China since the nineteen Twentys/Thirtys.. because the church started at home and radiated from there(the church IS a family) to this day, also in Taiwan.. i.e. ref. Watchman Nee and many others).. When "organized denomination" comes in, the government has a target.. lacking one, the government can't tell the christians from anybody else..

Reagan was right ... "Government IS the problem".. and Jesus was right, "My Kingdom is Not of this world".. some might say "paradigm"..