The Daily Readings for SUNDAY, October 21, 2018 - Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

The Request of James and John
Mark 10:35-45

The Daily Readings

SUNDAY, October 21, 2018 - Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

(Revised Common Lectionary Year B)

Greeting

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

~ Phillipians 1:2

Prayer of the Day (Collect)

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Confession and Forgiveness

Trusting God's promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sins against God and one another.

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is nothing good in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent; according to Your promises declared unto men in Christ Jesus our Lord. Grant that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; to the glory of His name. Amen

The Lessons

Old Testament

Isaiah 53:4-12
53:4 Surely he has borne our infirmities
    and carried our diseases;
yet we accounted him stricken,
    struck down by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions,
    crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the punishment that made us whole,
    and by his bruises we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
    we have all turned to our own way,
and the Lord has laid on him
    the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
    yet he did not open his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
    and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
    so he did not open his mouth.
8 By a perversion of justice he was taken away.
    Who could have imagined his future?
For he was cut off from the land of the living,
    stricken for the transgression of my people.
9 They made his grave with the wicked
    and his tomb with the rich,
although he had done no violence,
    and there was no deceit in his mouth.

10 Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with pain.
When you make his life an offering for sin,
    he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days;
through him the will of the Lord shall prosper.
11     Out of his anguish he shall see light;
he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge.
    The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous,
    and he shall bear their iniquities.
12 Therefore I will allot him a portion with the great,
    and he shall divide the spoil with the strong;
because he poured out himself to death,
    and was numbered with the transgressors;
yet he bore the sin of many,
    and made intercession for the transgressors.

The Psalm

Psalm 91:9-16 Qui habitat
91:9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, *

and the Most High your habitation,

10 There shall no evil happen to you, *

neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over you, *

to keep you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you in their hands, *

lest you dash your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; *

you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet.

14 Because he is bound to me in love,
therefore will I deliver him; *

I will protect him, because he knows my Name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *

I am with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and bring him to honor.

16 With long life will I satisfy him, *

and show him my salvation.

The Epistle

Hebrews 5:1-10
5:1 Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; 3 and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. 4 And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

5 So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him,

“You are my Son,
    today I have begotten you”;

6 as he says also in another place,

“You are a priest forever,
    according to the order of Melchizedek.”

7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; 9 and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, 10 having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

The Gospel

Mark 10:35-45
The Request of James and John
10:35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37 And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39 They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; 40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”

41 When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. 42 So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 43 But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

Here ends the Lessons

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The Apostle's Creed

We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

We believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Benediction

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen

~ Romans 15:13

The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979.
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.”

"True Discipleship Involves Service" The Sermon for SUNDAY, October 21, 2018 - Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

"True Discipleship Involves Service"

The Holy Gospel comes to us this morning from Mark the 10th chapter, beginning at the 35th verse.

10:35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37 And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39 They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; 40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” 41 When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. 42 So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 43 But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Mark certainly has a strange way of portraying what it means to be a faithful disciple of Jesus. Three times Jesus has told his closest, hand picked disciples that they were going to Jerusalem. Three times Jesus has told them that when they reached Jerusalem, he would suffer for their redemption, be put to death by the religious leaders, and on the third day, rise again.

And how did these had picked, closest disciples react to what Jesus told them? In chapter eight, following the first time Jesus told them about the fate that lie ahead for him in Jerusalem, Peter, who just acknowledged that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God, pulls Jesus aside and rebukes him for having such thoughts. Can you imagine such arrogance, to presume to tell the Son of God that he is wrong?

Then in the ninth chapter, Mark tells us that Jesus gain told his disciples that he “will be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days later he will rise again. But Mark tells us that even though Jesus told the disciples this plainly, that the disciples did not understand what Jesus was saying, and that they were afraid to ask him to explain it to them. Instead, they seized the opportunity to argue amongst themselves as to who was the greatest disciple.

And in the verses that immediately precede our Gospel lesson for this morning, Jesus again takes the twelve aside and makes the same prediction. “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death. Then they will hand him over to the Gentiles; who will mock him, and spit upon him, and flog him and kill him, and after three days he will rise again.”

And what was the reaction of these hand picked faithful disciples? Mark tells us that James and John, the sons of Zebedee came up to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” Jesus responded, and what is it you want me to do for you?” And what they want, it turns out, is for Jesus to appoint them to the top-ranking cabinet appointments. When Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God, they want to sit as close to Jesus as they can.

What an example of crassness these disciples display. What an example of gross ambition on their part, even though they may have considered it warranted. As Barbara Brown Taylor points out in her commentary on our text, “After all, they had been his chief assistants from the start. Along with Peter, they were Jesus’ closest friends, the ones he takes with him when he leaves the others at home. And they seem willing to do whatever it takes to earn those top seats in the cabinet – to drink the cup that Jesus will drink, and to be baptized with his baptism.” End quote.

Just what is it that Mark is trying to tell us by recording these reactions of his closest disciples to his predictions of his coming passion? Well, the first thing that comes to mind is that fact that these disciples really did not understand what Jesus was saying. Their understanding of the Messiah, or the Christ, was that he would lead a revolt against Rome, the occupying forces, and reestablish the sovereignty of Israel in the world. The disciples seem to believe that the new kingdom would be set up just like the old kingdom – only with new leadership in place.

To this point, Dr. Brown’s thoughts are right on target. Their request betrays their thoughts. The bad guys currently at the head table will be removed, their chairs fumigated, and God’s new crew would be seated, with Jesus in the number one position and his most loyal members of this staff on either side of him. Once this change has been accomplished – then finally – the good people will commence to redeem the world from top to bottom.

Doesn’t that sound a little familiar, especially in this two party democracy which governs our nation? But then, I’m getting a little cynical lately. I’m tired of all the rhetoric that we hear about Democrats blaming those of the past administration for all of the problems they have inherited, and Republicans criticizing the new administration’s ability to govern. At the same time we have persons being fined or arrested for displaying an American flag in this country. Isn’t there something disturbing about these thoughts? What has happened to patriotism being the desire to work for a better life for every citizen?

But to me, the problem goes much deeper. I look at the decision of our Church to adopt a social statement on Human sexuality, that is clearly indefensible according to Scripture, that brings this message home. We don’t want to listen to Jesus, to hear what he has to say. We think we know better how to govern our relationship with God, than does Jesus. We want to legislate what is right and wrong sexual behavior, based on our informed and liberated society. And two out of every three of the delegates to this assembly, thought that they knew better than God, what was right. It is an arrogance that brings me to tears.

But that is what we are dealing with in this lesson. Jesus constantly is put into a position that he has to confront the arrogance of his disciples, and bring them back into relationship with him and his redeeming grace. If nothing else, you have to admire the patience of Jesus having to deal with the ineptness of his disciples, both then and now.

And so, Jesus again patiently tells his disciples one more time: “The kingdom of God doesn’t work like the kingdoms of this world. As Dr. Brown puts it in her commentary, “The number one positions in the kingdom of God are not the ones having their pictures taken at the head table; they are the quiet ones slipping in and out among the guests, refilling wine glasses and laying down clean silverware for the next course.

The great ones, Jesus says, are not the dignitaries to the left and right of the ruler; they are the slaves who are stirring pots in the kitchen, testing the temperature of the soup so that it is neither too hot nor too cold for the honored guests. James and John want Jesus to hurry up and become king, but Jesus has other things on his mind. Has everyone been served? Does anyone need anything?

Jesus came to serve! Jesus came to reveal the grace of God to those of us who felt that we had no hope, that God had abandoned us, that we were not loved by God. And he did that! Even though his disciples wanted to put Jesus into their own mold, their own expectation of how the Christ would redeem them and uplift them to a better life, Jesus humbled himself to serve the will of God, even when it led to the cross.

And as a result of that humbleness of Jesus to the will of God, we have come to realize a redemption that is far greater than we would have known had Jesus followed the wishes of his disciples, rather than the will of God.

Unfortunately, we modern day disciples of Jesus have been just as dense in our ability to grasp the significance of Jesus humbling himself as the suffering servant, as were his hand picked elite. We just don’t seem to get the idea, that to be a disciple of Jesus, to be in relationship with God, is a humbling experience. We dare not presume to tell God what is right or what is wrong, on the basis of our own limited experience, no mater how politically correct it may be.

Rather, to be a disciple of Jesus, is to learn from him, through the power of God’s Holy Spirit, the incredible love of God, His redeeming grace poured out for us through Christ’s death on the cross, that we might know the forgiveness of our sins, be restored to a right relationship with God, and have the hope of life eternal in God’s kingdom.

And so may we all humble ourselves to the grace of God that redeems us from sin and death, to submit ourselves to Jesus’ teachings and rule for our lives. For Jesus knows far better than we do, the direction we should take on our life’s journey. Thanks be for his patience, and for the life he offered for our redemption.

Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we live in a competitive, achievement oriented society, that honors the person who succeeds in elbowing his or her way to the top. Yet through your Son, Jesus the Christ, leadership was modeled with a basin and a towel, faithfulness was demonstrated in suffering service, and your forgiving grace was revealed in sacrifice upon a cross. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to follow our Lord’s example, serve those in need, and witness to your saving grace in faithful discipleship. This we ask in Christ’s holy name. Amen.

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The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. Sermon contributed by Rev. Ronald Harbaugh.
Just what is it that Mark is trying to tell us by recording these reactions of his closest disciples to his predictions of his coming passion?

The Morning Prayer for SUNDAY, October 21, 2018

Sunday morning prayer

My loving God, I thank You for bringing me safely to another day of worship. How I desire to praise You with a pure heart and right spirit! To that end, I again ask Your forgiveness for all my sins and renewing of my faith. As I speak to You today, fill my heart with true praise and thankfulness for all You have done for me. Lead me to appreciate more fully the blessings of worshiping with my fellow Christians. Thank You for the opportunity to pray and study Your Word with other believers. Make me a faithful witness in my congregation and my family so that others will see me leaning only on You, who saved me in Jesus Christ.

Amen

Verse of the Day for SUNDAY, October 21, 2018

Psalm 51:12 (NIV) Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

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Un dia a la Vez - Los deseos de Dios

Los deseos de Dios

Ante ti, Señor, están todos mis deseos; no te son un secreto mis anhelos.

~ Salmo 38:9 (NVI)

Dicen que en veintiún días algo que hacemos se convierte en hábito. Así que al buscar palabra que Dios pusiera en mi corazón para cada uno de nosotros este año, encontré veintiún deseos específicos, o principios de vida, que Dios espera de nosotros. Muchos de estos los hemos escuchado, repetido y practicado. Sin embargo, lo más importante es que cada uno de los que amamos a Dios queremos conocerle, agradarle y hacer su voluntad.

Durante los próximos veintiún días reflexionaremos en esos deseos y principios de vida y estoy segura que Dios abrirá nuestro entendimiento a fin de que logremos comprender mejor su Palabra y su corazón.

Dios mío, ayúdanos a comprender tu Palabra. Danos sabiduría y permite que cada uno de nosotros reciba la instrucción y la preparación de modo que seamos capaces de vivir como tú esperas. Que con palabras sencillas comprendamos la bendición de ser obedientes.

Señor Jesús, entregamos en tus manos estos próximos días que combinaremos con oración y ayuno.
Amén y amén.

Un Día a la Vez Copyright © by Claudia Pinzón
Dicen que en veintiún días algo que hacemos se convierte en hábito. Así que al buscar palabra que Dios pusiera en mi corazón para cada uno de nosotros este año, encontré veintiún deseos específicos, o principios de vida, que Dios espera de nosotros. Muchos de estos los hemos escuchado, repetido y practicado. Sin embargo, lo más importante es que cada uno de los que amamos a Dios queremos conocerle, agradarle y hacer su voluntad.

Durante los próximos veintiún días reflexionaremos en esos deseos y principios de vida y estoy segura que Dios abrirá nuestro entendimiento a fin de que logremos comprender mejor su Palabra y su corazón.

Standing Strong Through the Storm - FACING TRIALS

FACING TRIALS

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

~ James 1:2-4 (NIV)

James, in his letter to the early Christians, lists the qualities that many kinds of trials develop in us.

She stood outside the doorway of the church intrigued by the love and joy displayed by those inside. The missionary had asked her to come in, but she had politely declined. This was a hostile area in the Philippines, and her father had strictly forbidden her to have anything to do with “those Christians.”

Unknown to the little Filipino girl, the missionary was praying fervently for her soul. Finally one Sunday morning, the little girl accepted the invitation to attend the Sunday school class. There she also opened her heart to Jesus and became a child of God. The missionary presented her with a beautiful white dress, representing the fact that Jesus had washed all her sins away.

The next Sunday the little girl was nowhere to be found. Concerned for the girl, the missionary traveled to her home village. Arriving at her home, she found the young, new believer lying in the dirt. Her white dress was torn, filthy, and soaked in blood. The girl’s father hadn’t shared the missionary’s joy in his daughter’s new-found faith. In a drunken rage he had beaten her, repeatedly kicked her, and left her to die.

The missionary gently lifted the fragile girl and carried her back to the church where a doctor rushed to help. But there was nothing he could do. He removed the ragged dress and cleaned her up, but her injuries were too severe. The missionary stayed with her, trying to comfort her during her final hour.

Upon regaining consciousness the little girl made an unusual request. She insisted on holding in her hand the white dress the missionary had given her. They explained that it was torn and soaked with blood and dirt. With the simple faith of a child she whispered, “I just want Jesus to know that I was willing to bleed for Him.”

RESPONSE: Today I acknowledge that struggles and trials are exactly what I need in my life. Without them, I would be crippled. I would never fly!

PRAYER: Lord, cause my suffering to make what I really believe to be evident to others.

Standing Strong Through The Storm (SSTS), a daily devotional message by SSTS author Paul Estabrooks. © 2011 Open Doors International. Used by permission.

LHM Daily Devotions - Hope of the World

"Hope of the World"

Oct. 21, 2018

"Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion, speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent. Save us Thy people, from consuming passion, who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.

"Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, still let Thy Spirit unto us be given, to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife.

"Hope of the world afoot on dusty highways, showing to wandering souls the path of light, walk beside us lest the tempting byways, lure us away from Thee to endless night."

"Hope, healing, rehabilitation" reads the sign in my physical therapist's office. This is where I go to get help with both wrists that I broke roller skating at my father's 80th birthday party this summer. It struck me while being treated by my physical therapist that healing is something we often do away from the regular pursuits of life.

As a licensed professional counselor, I understand the efficiency and productivity in this model of what's called "attractional" healthcare in which a person identifies some sickness or discomfort, reaches out for help, and seeks out a healthcare provider for treatment. There is, however, some dysfunction in this model. For instance, it seems strange to set up an office and schedule 50-minute appointments with clients, many of whom are grieving (as though grief can be told when to show up and when to stay at bay) - people who may struggle to even get out of bed.

So, to me this hymn speaks a special kind of refreshing truth. It acknowledges that it is "by our own false hopes and aims" we are spent, as if recognizing that it is the regular pursuits of our daily lives that necessitate the time we spend in recovery. This makes me wonder: what if physical, emotional, and spiritual health wasn't something we left our daily lives to pursue? Instead, what if it was a regular part of our office meetings and community gatherings and political discourse? What if we lived in a way that didn't require so much recovery?

Of course, those are my inner ponderings. Yet, the beauty of this hymn -- and the Jesus to whom it points -- emerges quietly at this intersection of my thoughts and questions about how we ought to live. It says, "hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways." Jesus does not set up an office and wait for us to come to Him! He is right here with us, afoot in the dusty mess that we're busy whipping up in our daily pursuits! He has no requirement that we acknowledge our own malady before He begins treatment. He's been reaching out to us through the prayers of individuals, the majesty of sunsets and moonrises, and the mercy He bestows upon the just and the unjust -- long before we're even aware we are sick. The hope for our world is not in healthier pursuits. The hope for our world is a Person, Jesus, already afoot in our lives and inviting us to come to Him.

THE PRAYER: Thank You Jesus for the love You display by coming to us where we are. You alone truly bring hope to our world, and we love You for it! In Your Name we pray. Amen.

This Daily Devotion was written by AmyRuth Bartlett. It is based on the hymn, "Hope of the World." Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).
As a licensed professional counselor, I understand the efficiency and productivity in this model of what's called "attractional" healthcare ...

Notre Pain Quotidien - Mon vrai visage

Mon vrai visage

Lisez : 1 Timothée 1.12-17

La Bible en un an : Ésaïe 62 – 64 ; 1 Timothée 1

Je rends grâces à celui qui m’a fortifié, à Jésus-Christ notre Seigneur, de ce qu’il m’a jugé fidèle, en m’établissant dans le ministère. V. 12

Pendant des années, le sentiment d’indignité et de honte quant à mon passé entaché de péchés m’a nui dans toutes les sphères de ma vie. Et si les gens découvraient combien j’avais eu mauvaise réputation ? Même si Dieu m’a aidée à trouver le courage d’inviter une leader spirituelle à manger un midi, j’ai cherché à lui sembler parfaite. J’ai nettoyé ma maison de fond en comble, j’ai préparé un repas à trois services et j’ai mis mes meilleurs jeans et blouse.

Je me suis précipitée dehors pour éteindre le tourniquet d’arrosage, mais en tordant le boyau qui fuyait, je me suis fait détremper. Mon maquillage a coulé et j’ai dû me sécher les cheveux à la serviette. J’ai troqué mes vêtements contre un pantalon de jogging et un t‑shirt… juste avant que la sonnerie de la porte retentisse. Frustrée, j’ai confessé mes bourdes et mes faux motifs du matin. Ma nouvelle amie m’a confié ses propres peurs et insécurités issues de la honte que lui inspiraient ses fautes passées. Après que nous avons prié, elle m’a accueillie dans son équipe de servantes imparfaites de Dieu.

L’apôtre Paul a accepté sa nouvelle vie en Christ, refusant de nier son passé ou de l’empêcher de servir Dieu (1 TI 1.12‑14). Sachant que Jésus l’avait sauvé et transformé – lui, le pire des pécheurs –, il a loué Dieu et a encouragé les autres à honorer le Seigneur et à lui obéir (V. 15‑17).

Si nous acceptons la grâce et le pardon de Dieu, il nous libère de notre passé. Imparfaits, mais très aimés, nous n’avons aucune raison d’avoir honte en servant autrui avec les dons que Dieu nous a confiés.

Dieu nous accepte tels quels, et nous transforme avec amour.

par Xochitl Dixon

© 2018 Ministères NPQ
Pendant des années, le sentiment d’indignité et de honte quant à mon passé entaché de péchés m’a nui dans toutes les sphères de ma vie.