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Dale's Blog - Entries written by Dale SouthActs 2:40b - Lost in TranslationThe varied translations of the Bible available to us offer a richer understanding of the text that one single translation would. When we read or study a passage using one than one version, we often find the same idea expressed in different words.... More  Preparing Our Hearts For The Lord's Supper...An Excerpt from "A Biblical-Theological Framework of the Lord's Supper" Read the entire article here: Click Here ... Dearly beloved, next Sunday we purpose to observe the ordinance of the Lord's Supper together as a congregation. It is serve to... MoreStudiously Ignoring Islam's InfluenceAs a follow up to our conference on "Engaging Our Muslim Friends with the Gospel", I'd like to commend an article to you from the January 20, 2009, "Time" magazine - Click Here . The article entitled: "The Fort Hood Report: Why No Mention of Islam?"... More Beating the Natural Drift toward aging and inward focusNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes;... More Days 9-10 - Scotland 09Saturday was originally supposed to be rainy but the rain didn't come until late at night and the day was beautiful. Those who went to Edinburgh had a great time and got back without any problems. I stayed back for a morning of retreat and prayer.... More Day 8 - Scotland 09We ended the week on a really positive note. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, around 70, low humidity and without a cloud in the sky. Children were very attentive to the gospel presentation and nearly everyone had memorized Psalm 91:15. The... More Day 7 - Scotland 09Only one more day of the Holiday Club left and the children seem to be having a great time. We’re praying that the truth of God’s word is working its way into their minds and hearts. For many of them, this is the only exposure to biblical teaching... More Day 6 - Scotland 09We are now over the hump for the week of Holiday Bible Club. We thankfully had another smooth day. The children participated in a talent show this afternoon that was very entertaining – everything from ballet and singing to poetry recitation and... More Day 5 - Scotland 09Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes;... More Day 4 - Scotland 09Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes;... More Day 3 - Scotland 09This morning's worship service at Loch Gilphead Baptist was very encouraging as we set the stage for the coming week of Holiday Bible Club activities. We set up a relatively large tent outside that will house activities and draw attention from the... More Day 2 - Scotland 09Today was another great day. Most of us are still adjusting to the time difference as evidence of me writing this at 12:07 local time - 7:07 DST. We went to Port Oban this afternoon for a cook-out, games, marshmallow roast and a ceilidh - Scottish... More Day 1 - Scotland 09It did not get dark until around 10:45 here in Loch Gilphead. We are grateful to be here, safe and sound. The flight from Philadelphia left the gate on time and arrived in Glasgow on time. We had some unexpected challenges with customs officials at... More Substitutes for GodI profess to be a lover of God and a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a process that began decades ago and continues to develop. However, in my more honest moments, I recognize that too often I love God poorly and follow Jesus inconsistently. If... More |
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