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They Called Him Crazy: the Eccentric Revivalist, Lorenzo Dow | Making History Now
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The Christian movers and shakers from past centuries have a lot of relevant things to say to us today! August 3, 2015. They Called Him Crazy: the Eccentric Revivalist, Lorenzo Dow. At 21, he was accepted as a circuit preacher by the Methodists. Later he was an independent evangelist. He quickly gained a reputation, both for his appearance. After his death, one obituary said:. Who will forget his orang-utan features, his outlandish clothes, the beard that swept his aged breast, or the piping treble voice ...
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The Revival-Bringer: One Man’s Initiative Regenerated Norway | Making History Now
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The Christian movers and shakers from past centuries have a lot of relevant things to say to us today! July 8, 2015. The Revival-Bringer: One Man’s Initiative Regenerated Norway. The majority of Christian social entrepreneurs have come from the English-speaking nations. Arguably the most influential of all, however, is largely unknown outside his native Norway. One definition of a social entrepreneur is’. Deserves much wider recognition. He burned with love for Jesus and for mankind . He had an amazing c...
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Thinking out cloud... : Zambia Part Three
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Poems, thoughts, inspirations, adventures and travel! Tuesday, 11 March 2014. Today started with church. This week we went to George and Yvonne's church- it's a pioneering branch off of the main All Nations Harvest Church. There were about 10 (ish) of us at the service. bit different to the 100 or so last week! Waiting for the church to be unlocked. After this we had some cow's heart for tea, was actually nice! Farayi and James joined us again this morning, which is nice. The team is back to four :).
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Diamonds in the rough: Glad Turnaround: The Tale of a Syrian Refugee: Life at Coventry Jesus Centre
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Diamonds in the rough. Monday, 25 May 2015. Glad Turnaround: The Tale of a Syrian Refugee: Life at Coventry Jesus Centre. Something beautiful happened the other day . In my busy life, I don't always have time to recount these stories as they happen but now, I have a quiet afternoon . I wonder what she wants? I thought . but her face was beaming. She didn’t want anything - only the opportunity to say 'thank you' to me. “. This is the third time I have come looking for you! She said. ". And I, in my turn, ...
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Diamonds in the rough: May 2014
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Diamonds in the rough. Friday, 9 May 2014. The Grape Harvest is Ready: It's 5:30am . Jesus' Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard: Matthew 20:1-16. The grape harvest is ready and the farmers are desperate to finish the picking. It’s 5:30am, the eastern sky is turning a pinkish hue and the sun is climbing behind the vine-clad hills. The market place in this small town is filling up now as the hired workers gather, hopeful of a full day’s work - if not, the kids and wife go hungry . What is Jesus saying?
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Diamonds in the rough: May 2015
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Diamonds in the rough. Monday, 25 May 2015. Glad Turnaround: The Tale of a Syrian Refugee: Life at Coventry Jesus Centre. Something beautiful happened the other day . In my busy life, I don't always have time to recount these stories as they happen but now, I have a quiet afternoon . I wonder what she wants? I thought . but her face was beaming. She didn’t want anything - only the opportunity to say 'thank you' to me. “. This is the third time I have come looking for you! She said. ". And I, in my turn, ...
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Diamonds in the rough: Mediterranean Migrants: A Harrowing Journey
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Diamonds in the rough. Monday, 4 May 2015. Mediterranean Migrants: A Harrowing Journey. We’ve got an influx of students from East Africa at the Coventry Jesus Centre – particularly from Sudan and Eritrea. When they arrive in class with their smiling faces and eagerness to learn, I wonder just what they have been through on the way here. The chances of dying on the way to Europe are 50-50. Worth the risk? Well then, perhaps you can understand now just how desperate these people are. I enjoy life most (not...
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Diamonds in the rough: December 2014
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Diamonds in the rough. Thursday, 18 December 2014. Christian Community at its Best! Ramin and his dad duly arrived with a friend, as expected. We’d cooked the tea (fish) so let’s begin. What are we waiting for, guys? But Ramin and Hossein have also invited their friends (7). I fling open the door, “Welcome, welcome! Come and sit down at the table, everyone! 8221; but quietly, I’m wondering, ‘how shall we feed this multitude? 8217; they joke. ‘What can we find? The party’s over now: everyone’s...Living, w...
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Diamonds in the rough: April 2015
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Diamonds in the rough. Friday, 3 April 2015. Ordinary People . Extraordinary Hearts. Last week my friend Abdul (not his real name) had an appointment at the Solihull Home Office; he is an asylum seeker and and this was a particularly important one. He left well on time but unfortunately got on the wrong train. We’ll get you to the Home Office on time! My friend, Abdul, was amazed by their generosity. “You are so kind! 8221; he said. When Abdul came home he was euphoric. It was a miracle! 8221; he told us.
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Diamonds in the rough: April 2014
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Diamonds in the rough. Friday, 18 April 2014. Andrew Atherstone's Biography of Justin Welby. No one can deny that the odds stacked against the Church of England are huge: declining congregations; slim representations of youth; internal divisions made very public – all earning them a none-to-be-envied public image. Surrounded by this grim backdrop, how refreshing to read Andrew Atherstone’s biography of Archbishop Justin Welby. There is light on the stage; a striking player has emerged. One can only hope.
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