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Interesting, but I think it was pain of some kind. Maybe a limp, back problem. A hidden problem that meant he was reminded all the time that he needed God's healing. As I get older, I too feel my mortality and vulnerability. I remember in my youth how invincible I felt, as if I could take on...

I had it and found myself very miserably suffering for a week, much of it in bed. It was like flu but I was so afraid it might get worse. The headaches, temperature and sweating were the worst. I was hallucinating at times and it was frightening. Many of my friends have been really very poorly...

What could it have been, for Paul? This affliction that kept him grounded and not too carried away by his elation in revelation and Christ? There has been lots of conjecture over the centuries but what do you think? It had to be something ongoing with his health, maybe hidden from others, that...

All very true. It takes great strength and maturity of spirit to actually do it though.

Surely repentance from the guilty one is necessary? Just like us, we are forgiven when we pray with contrition. I just distance myself from people who are toxic.

How safe is it to go to the theatre, regarding infection with covid? I have tickets to use, having postponed several times but I do not want to go if it means illness.

Unfaithfulness, in the worst scenario, is a very repulsive thing. Why should it be forgiven? I couldn't bear it.

Not easily. Why should I? It depends however on the reasons, whether they are truly sorry. The likelihood of them ever doing it again. Overall I would break the relationship.

I love the Book of James, it is almost a condensed summary of how to live in obedience to Christ. Yet James was said to be slow to believe that Jesus was the Messiah, it is said their other brothers were too. Certainly James became a firm believer after the crucifixion. I do not know if the...

Thanks, I did not know that.

Hi, May I ask does it say that in the Bible?

I love that last one, O Come O Come Emmanuel.

I find that hymns express prayer more fully than my often inadequate efforts. I collect hymn books and analyse the lives of the authors of hymns as they are often the most inspiring of people. A powerful favourite that always brings me to tears is Abide with Me by Henry Francis Lyte. I have...

I have read that Paul always maintained he was taught directly by Christ after his will and emotions were captured on the road to Damascus. He said 'the mystery was made known me by revelation'. Certainly Paul was the biggest of influences build the early church, with a big portion of the New...

So, thinking upon this, does Satan come looking for us?

Reading Matthew Chapter 4, the order is interesting. Jesus baptised, tempted by the Devil, begins His ministry. A point here, After being so sorely tempted, Jesus returned home to Nazareth and Capernaum. That makes such sense, He went home to be with His family and recover His strength and...

Yes, agreed. Yet we can deduce from facts known. They were cousins, had great respect for each other. Yet only upon baptism did John truly see who Jesus was. Jesus paid huge respect to be baptised by John.

That Jesus forgives us when we show contrition is the greatest gift.

I do not covet anything of anyone's, maybe I did when young. Yet I know I am a wretched sinner who deserves nothing because I am guilty of many other sins. We all are.

I see your point actually. People who truly furthered the good of mankind.