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What kind of glory are we after?

“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.” John 12:42-43 Two thousand years ago, Jesus of Nazareth began his ministry and it was impossible to miss him. He taught in a way that no one had ever taught (Matthew 7:28-29), he performed signs and wonders no one ever had seen before, and he carried himself in a way that was entirely unique. As scripture testifies, “The blind ...

East Kish church accepting day camp registration

REEDSVILLE — East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church of Reedsville will host three summer Day Camps this year for students entering the fourth grade in the fall and older. Camps are free for everyone. Reservations are required and can by made by calling (717) 667-6233 to register. Computer Programming Camp runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16. All materials will be provided. Art Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will learn about various artists and get the opportunity to try different media in producing art projects. It begins on Monday, July 19 and ...

Every woman who prays with her head covered dishonors her head: I Corinthians 11:5

In I Corinthians 11:2, Paul praises the Corinthians for keeping the traditions (teachings)as he delivered them. Paul goes on to expand on the head covering. Apparently, the people at Corinth were not going far enough in their application of what Paul was saying. We must also remember that Paul wasn’t just writing about his own preferences, his likes and dislikes. He was writing under the influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. “For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit,” II Peter 1:21. Beginning in I ...

Punishment by plagues Rev. 8:7-8

The noise, the hail, the fire mixed with blood falling from heaven. It had to be a quite a revelation for the apostle John and those early oppressed Christians of the first century to receive in Rev. 8:7. They would have immediately taken hope. Why? Because their future was assured by God. The unprecedented thunder and lightning and hail would have reminded them of the plagues God sent upon Egypt to rescue the Israelites from oppression and slavery. And while all of Egypt suffered, only the Israelites were spared. Was God going to do the same for them under the oppressive hand of Rome? ...

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‘Super-hero’ dressed in Spider-Man outfit meets Pope Francis at Vatican

VATICAN CITY (AP) — While Pope Francis is usually the star at Vatican gatherings, Spider-Man, or at least an Italian who dresses up like the character, was the attention-grabber among the public lined up in rows during the pontiff’s weekly Wednesday audience. Matteo Villardita, 28, dons the comic-book and movie super-hero outfit to cheer up hospitalized children, like those at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital which he planned to visit later on Wednesday. Sweating under his costume in Rome’s heat wave, Villardita said he asked Pope Francis to pray for the children and their ...