Heart Of Praises

In the synoptic gospels the term disciples is used 160 times, John 78, Book of Acts after the church began 28 times. We can see the number of times it is being used is slowly dwinding, the question is why? Not once is it used in the rest of the New Testament after the book of Acts. That is extremely peculiar, why is that? Instead the Church members are called saints, brethren. As the Church developed they had what is called the body of Christ. This meant membership in Christ himself 1 Cor.12:13 . You can follow Christ and be a disciple and not be saved, or, you can be saved and follow which makes you a saint or one of the brethren. T his term "Saint" was first used in the NT when Annaias said Paul did many things evil things to the Saints in Jerusalem Acts 9:13(as when he put the saints in prison and put many to death Acts 26:10) The word Saint shows ones position in Christ, the word disciple shows one is a learner. Which would you rather be known as? Taken from: http:/...

It was good to be swimming on a Sunday night where next day there is no work, I can't remember the last time I did it. The water was refreshing, temperature was cool, not too many people jostling for space in the swimming lanes. Also a good time to reflect on the 9 months that just flew past in 2012. It is amazing how God has been so good in my life despite the change in my job and the initial uncertainties of not knowing where to go. Through it all, there is this certain peace in my heart and I thank God that I did not have sleepless nights when my initial endeavors were halted or things didn't really go according to plan. When I looked back, I definitely can see the hand of God in these past few months, His supply and the opportunities that were presented to me and I get to do what I loved in the different aspects, teach.photograph.travel.invest.trade J eremiah 17:8 'For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it s...