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Why We Speak to God
1. Truth Seekers Speak Almost all societies that have had some serious thinking in matters of addressing the problems of this world had the practice of fasting and praying – seeking truth, justice, the right way ahead, etc. The natural urge of any truth-seeker is to speak to the Divine.
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She Made a Vow
1. Changed Perspective Midst of Sorrow The book of 1 Samuel starts with a woman in sorrow (Hannah) for not having children. In addition, Hannah was taunted and provoked by Peninnah for her childlessness (Peninnah is another wife of Hannah’s husband and she has several children), and this went on
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What Is God’s Dwelling Place
1. Not in Temples Made by Human Hands In Acts 7, we see Stephen’s speech where he quotes Isaiah 66, explaining that God does not dwell in temples or buildings made by human hands. Stephen’s speech angered the religious establishment so much that they stoned him to death. 2. Temple
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The Constant Struggle for Freedom
1. Freedom Possible Only Through Sacrifice On the occasion of India’s 75th independence day, let us remember and honor the sacrifices of hundreds of thousands of people to secure India’s freedom – and many more who continue to sacrifice their lives to protect and sustain that freedom. In many ways,