Posted on 07/10/2020 6:09:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Bible in a Year:
With your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.
For decades, London has been one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. In 1933, journalist Glyn Roberts wrote of Englands great capital, I still think the parade of peoples and colours and tongues is just about the best thing in London. That parade is still in evidence today with the blended smells, sounds, and sights of a global community. The beauty of diversity is part of the breathtaking appeal of one of the worlds greatest cities.
As with any city inhabited by human beings, however, London is not without its problems. Change brings challenges. Cultures sometimes clash. And that is one of the reasons no city built by human hands can compare to the wonder of our eternal home.
When the apostle John was transported into the presence of God, diversity was one of the elements of heavenly worship, as the redeemed sang, You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth (Revelation 5:910).
Imagine heaven: a parade of every people group in the world celebrating the wonder of being children of the living Godtogether! As believers in Jesus, may we celebrate that diversity today.
What are the best things about the church being so diverse? What can make that diversity occasionally challenging?
Father, I thank You that no people group is excluded from Your great love. Teach us to truly love one another, as You have so generously loved us.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
I need some cool music. It is 100 degrees.
Good evening, Pro...finally this horrid work week is over!
Is it still illegal to get a hair cut?
Hi!
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
How is your mixer coming along? All the parts come in?
Don’t forget to rest!
Good evening, Publius...I really like Rachmaninov’s picture.
And thanks for his “Star Spangled Banner”.
From 1918, when he escaped to America from Bolshevik Russia, to his death in 1943, he was the classical music equivalent of a rock star.
Our barbershops have just reopened (with restrictions), I had 2 illegal haircuts, waiting on my sentencing. 😁
Hot here and more hot coming, hope your weekend is restful!
Oh! What a Surprise for the Duce!--Elsie Carlisle (1940)
1942 Turkey in the Straw--Carson Robison (1942)
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...better weather today? You and Blue and penny able to get out?
Our sun has been playing hide and seek all day.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
Name that tune!
That’s a lot of heat for your mountain isn’t it????
Try to stay cool.
A Great American.
You three were ready when the doors opened this evening! At least you didn’t bump into each other ...... for a change. LOL
Wearing our masks.
(DUCKING)
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