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The difference of complaining and explaining

The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, when the Sabeans raided them and took them away — Job 1:14-15 In the last article we looked at the difference between complaining and explaining in the Word of God. In Numbers 11:1 it says, “Now when the people complained, it displeased the Lord.” When mentioned in the Bible, whining and complaining usually revealed a bad (sinful) attitude toward something or someone. It seems that explaining something was very acceptable, as long as it was factual and true. This should give us some insight as to what is acceptable ...

Religion briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by email at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• Healing is theme of campmeeting MIFFLINTOWN — Evening messages centered around the topic of healing will be provided by ...

Vacation Bible School offered across Valley

Editor’s note: Below is a list of Vacation Bible School nights that have been submitted. To have your church’s Vacation Bible School event listed on the Religion page, email ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com ••• Trinity United Church of Christ Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16-18 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 Oak Street, Lewistown. The theme is Olympic Hopeful. For information, call (717) 248-3437.

Jesus’ model for prayer

Last week, I embarked on a “40 days of prayer” journey. What this looks like is quite simple for me. In addition to my regular morning devotional time, I am spending at least 1 hour in private prayer and solitude during the day. In addition to that, I will be fasting 7 times over the course of those 40 days. That’s not to say I’m fasting for a whole day, but just one meal during the day. Maybe you are wondering how this emerged? Well, I got to thinking about the number 40 in the bible (I am now in my 40th year). Right around the time of my birthday, someone mentioned they ...

Many complainers have an entitlement issue

Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor? John 21:5 My wife and I are having more health problems in our older (more mature) age. After several trips to the doctors for weeks at a time, I began to grow tired of the hassle, stress, and travel. As I was sharing my dilemma with a worker (Linda Brubacker) at a grocery store, guilt seemed to grip me, I thought I was complaining. She quickly responded; “You’re not complaining, you’re explaining.” I had never looked at it that way before. Her words echoed through my head for days. Was ...

Religion briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by email at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at ...