Tag: relationships
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The Sin We Often Forget
A Curious Pilgrim Reflection Tomorrow I will stand before the bishop at St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield, Missouri, and be confirmed as a member of the Episcopal Church. Today, during our confirmation class, we discussed the definition of sin found in the Book of Common Prayer: “Sin is the seeking of our own will…
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The Message of Ephesians and Its Relevance for Today
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Ephesians 1:2 The Book of Ephesians is one of the most powerful letters in the New Testament. Written by the Apostle Paul while he was imprisoned in Rome (around A.D. 60–62), it offers both deep theological truth and practical guidance…
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The Biblical Meaning of Justice: God’s Heart for His People and the World
In today’s world, the word justice is often used in political debates, social movements, and legal conversations. But long before modern systems and slogans, justice was a divine idea rooted in the very nature of God. Scripture calls believers not only to understand justice, but to practice it as a reflection of God’s character. This…
The Curious Pilgrim 