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				<title>Desmond posted a new activity comment</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:07:22 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="3332" href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/candicegentry/" rel="nofollow">@candicegentry</a></span> Great reflection&#8230;</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/desmondfosu/" data-bb-hp-profile="2805" rel="nofollow">Desmond</a> posted an update <p><b>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Pastor Doug explores Jesus’ view of a blessed life through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5</b>. According to Jesus,  being poor in spirit, mourning, [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:34:52 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;We are to believe what God says in His word, we are justified by faith, we belong to Him, we are not slaves to sin any longer&#8221;. I love this. Thank you for sharing this powerful reflection from your study.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/pietervandermerwe/" data-bb-hp-profile="3155" rel="nofollow">Pieter van der Merwe</a> posted an update <p>Dr Hocking starts the lesson by explaining that from Romans 5:20, no sin can put you as believer outside the realm of God’s wonderful grace. No failure, no bombing out, no [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:33:24 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That looks like an interesting course&#8230;Counselling is indeed essential in the church.</p>
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				<title>Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Pastor [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:31:20 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Pastor Doug explores Jesus’ view of a blessed life through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5</b>. According to Jesus,  being poor in spirit, mourning, meekness, mercy, and purity of heart mean a blessing and have a different meaning in our culture because these traits mean dependence on God, humility, tenderness,&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Desmond and Pieter van der Merwe are now connected</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:37:36 -0400</pubDate>

				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:11:34 -0400</pubDate>

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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/desmondfosu/" data-bb-hp-profile="2805" rel="nofollow">Desmond</a> posted an update <p><b>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Pastor Steve teaches about the importance of love. </b>He reveals how the Corinthian church was allowing good things to get in the way of God’s best [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:05:11 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This course will certainly expand your relationship with God. It has been one of my best! Keep learning&#8230;.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:56 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, we are God&#8217;s indomitable army enlisted to advance His Kingdom on earth. Thank you for sharing this useful reminder.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/sylvialeotaud/" data-bb-hp-profile="3419" rel="nofollow">SYLVIA LEOTAUD</a> posted an update <p>This chapter discusses how to enlist in God&#8217;s army. When a person becomes part of the Kingdom of God, they are enlisting in God&#8217;s army and committing themselves to His service. [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Pastor [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:58:29 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 3:5-7, Pastor Steve teaches about the importance of love. </b>He reveals how the Corinthian church was allowing good things to get in the way of God’s best plans. <b>Despite being spiritually gifted and loving Jesus, their divisions led Paul to address them as spiritual infants and carnal.</b> They created factions around&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:18:49 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well done for bringing out the main ideas from the lesson!</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/shavetterogers/" data-bb-hp-profile="3167" rel="nofollow">SháVette Rogers</a> posted an update <p><span>Studying Biblical Poetry</span></p><p>This chapter focuses on the books that are not narrative, but poetic in design.  Those books are Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:16:37 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great practical thesis on Confession. Thanks for sharinng!</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/pietervandermerwe/" data-bb-hp-profile="3155" rel="nofollow">Pieter van der Merwe</a> posted an update <p>Dr Hocking repeats that when they are mentioned together faith always follows repentance. And secondly is that repentance has to precede faith, because you can’t express [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Desmond posted an update: Pastoral Development:  Kingdom Influence – Part 4

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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:14:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Pastoral Development:  Kingdom Influence – Part 4</b></p>
<p>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, Pastor Steve teaches about what happens when<b> </b>good things slowly replace the best thing in our spiritual lives. The Corinthian church was passionate, gifted, and spiritually active, yet their fragmented focus caused them to lose their impact and&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:41:59 -0400</pubDate>

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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/desmondfosu/" data-bb-hp-profile="2805" rel="nofollow">Desmond</a> posted an update <p>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:18-21, Pastor Doug explores <b>how the message of the cross stands as a radical alternative to worldly influence in our power-driven culture</b>. The [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:45:35 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;What God gave us as good – the enemy copies and distorts&#8221;&#8230;Factual! </p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/tammiehumanburgin/" data-bb-hp-profile="3134" rel="nofollow">Tammie Human Burgin</a> posted an update <p>In Lesson Thirteen &#8211; Spiritual Strategies:  A Manual for Spiritual Warfare I learned the comparison of natural warfare and spiritual warfare.  There are so many examples.  [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:44:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great spiritual parallels there! Thank you for bringing out such deeper reflections.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/shadrackagyiri/" data-bb-hp-profile="3131" rel="nofollow">Shadrack</a> posted an update <p>This lesson focused on Genesis 18. Genesis 18 depicts Yahweh visiting Abraham at his tent, promising Sarah a son, while Abraham acts as a generous host and Sarah laughs in disbelief [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:42:53 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:18-21, Pastor Doug explores <b>how the message of the cross stands as a radical alternative to worldly influence in our power-driven culture</b>. The text illustrates the cross as countercultural because it embraces weakness as strength and uses broken people to advance God’s kingdom against worldly&hellip;</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/desmondfosu/" data-bb-hp-profile="2805" rel="nofollow">Desmond</a> posted an update <p><b>In this sermon from Luke 10:1-2, Pastor Steve teaches about understanding our community and how to influence it.</b> He stressed that Christians must recognise that how the gospel [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:32:37 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I like the idea of mentorship in building effective Christian leaders. Thank you for emphasising this in your post.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:30:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That is a great principle. Thanks for sharing this reminder!</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:28:18 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this sermon from Luke 10:1-2, Pastor Steve teaches about understanding our community and how to influence it.</b> He stressed that Christians must recognise that how the gospel message takes root depends on each community’s unique characteristics and needs.  <b>Statistically, a church comprising 2% of its surrounding community is considered&hellip;</b></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:03:30 -0400</pubDate>

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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:01:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>God is faithful indeed; He will never renege on His covenant promises. Thank you for sharing this essential reminder.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:59:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One day, we shall all certainly be free from the cancer of sin and its deadly effects. Thank you for sharing this good reflection.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:56:42 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this sermon from Romans 13:1-2, Pastor Steve explores developing a biblical worldview and its importance. <b>A worldview is the lens through which we interpret everything –</b> God, ourselves, relationships, and what truly matters in life. It is essential for spiritual growth and kingdom influence, and determines our decisions and understanding of&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:21:54 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I took this course, I was marvelled by the spiritual parallels in fishing in the natural water and fishing men for God. I remember so well one of the principles was TIMING&#8230;which is very important since all fish (lost souls) are caught at the same time. Thank you for sharing this reminder.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/misaelvargas/" data-bb-hp-profile="3377" rel="nofollow">Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney</a> posted an update <p><b>Chapter 1: Fishers of Men</b></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:17:52 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jesus is indeed our greatest model of intercession! Thank you for sharing this vital truth.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:16:48 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this first lesson, Pastor Doug teaches on ‘<b>True kingdom influence’</b> according to Ephesians 1:1-4. According to Him, our influence is not based on our accomplishments but on understanding our fundamental identity in Christ. I learned that <b>identity must come before impact, character before calling, and formation before influence.</b></p>
<p>Also<b>, our&hellip;</b></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:21:15 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Holy Spirit is the deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. Thank you for sharing this needed reminder.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/ortouchton2007/" data-bb-hp-profile="2840" rel="nofollow">Olivia Rose</a> posted an update <p>This should be a daily reminder for all of us: As a child of God, you aren&#8217;t just saved from sin; you are also lined up for an incredible inheritance in heaven that will never rot, [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:19:44 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great reflection shared! This course is certainly worth reading a dozen times! Thank you for your reminder.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:18:16 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this final sermon, Pastor Steve teaches from Matthew 28:16-20 about &#8216;<b>The Great Commission’.</b> This Commission represents the restoration of humanity’s original purpose from creation rather than just evangelism. It was a mandate given to Adam and Eve, who lost to the enemy through sin and death, but Jesus came to defeat these two and declared&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-80301"><a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80301/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:32:54 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a great revelation to admit that creation is an ongoing work of God until it is renewed and restored in Revelation 21 &amp; 22. Thank you for sharing this needed reminder.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/roscoemeeks/" data-bb-hp-profile="3120" rel="nofollow">Roscoe Meeks</a> posted an update <p>What stood out most to me in Session 12 was the idea that creation is not only about a beginning event, but also about God continually sustaining and giving purpose to the world. [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:10 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The presence of sin in all corridors of our world is an uncomfortable reality we struggle with, and it is the very reason we need the saviour- Jesus Christ. Thanks for sharing these useful reflections.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/pietervandermerwe/" data-bb-hp-profile="3155" rel="nofollow">Pieter van der Merwe</a> posted an update <p>The focus of the lesson was once again the presence of sin. Something which stood out for me was the mention that the “Seed of the woman” (Genesis 3:15) refers to Jesus [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Galatians 5:22-26, Pastor Doug [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:27:21 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this sermon from Galatians 5:22-26, Pastor Doug talks about how Christians are called to live differently in a broken world. I learned great lessons from the nine qualities or the Fruit of the Spirit &#8211; <b><i>love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.</i></b> While the acts of the flesh represent&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:08:06 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="3131" href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/shadrackagyiri/" rel="nofollow">@shack</a></span> &#x1f44d;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="3256" href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/aaronhouse/" rel="nofollow">@aaronhouse</a></span> &#x1f64f;</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:57:53 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The separation between Lot teaches us that some revelations are so personal and not to be shared with relatives, if God, they were not included in the package. Thank you for sharing these vital lessons!</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/shadrackagyiri/" data-bb-hp-profile="3131" rel="nofollow">Shadrack</a> posted an update <p>Session 8 explored how God enlarged His promise to Abram after he left his nephew Lot, seed as numerous as dust, and land in all directions, for eternity. Abram sets up residence [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:55:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;We are all hell-bound sinners, and without hope or salvation if we deny Christ.&#8221; This course will certainly impact you massively as it did to me. Thank you for this reminder.</p>
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					<a href="https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/pietervandermerwe/" data-bb-hp-profile="3155" rel="nofollow">Pieter van der Merwe</a> posted an update <p>Dr Hocking picks up the lesson with the story of creation, and more specifically, the narrative of the fall in Genesis Chapter three. He does this to show us that the [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:52:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this sermon from Romans 8:5-6, Pastor Steve explores the theme of Living hope as a transformative concept in Christianity</b>. In Peter 1:3, this hope is grounded in the reality of Christ’s resurrection and what that means for our future. The three categories of hope I discovered in the lesson are:</p>
<p>1.     <b>Casual hope</b> involves everyday desires&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:43 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with you totally that our obedience plays a major role in God’s overall redemption plan. Thank you for sharing this timeless reminder.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:48:26 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We need to really count the enormous cost of following Jesus because we cannot do it on our own terms and conditions! That was a great sermon. Thank you @Jeff.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:45:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this sermon from Ephesians 4:19-24, Pastor Steve talks about the act of renewing our minds.</b> He said that many believers struggle to be new creations because, while we are spiritually transformed, our minds need to catch up to this reality. Our lives today reflect the thoughts and choices of many years ago<b>. I have learnt one fact that nobody&hellip;</b></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:21:54 -0400</pubDate>

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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:21:42 -0400</pubDate>

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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Promises travel across generations with intention, shaping an enduring spiritual thread through human events.&#8221; This is undebatable. Thanks for sharing this truth!</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>God is indeed faithful and worthy of all our trust. Thank you for sharing this timeless truth about Him.</p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:17:59 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Pastor Doug explores the theme of becoming ‘the righteousness of God’</b>. When we accept Christ, we literally become the righteousness of God- transformed into new creations who reflect His character and goodness. It also means being restored to the life we were created for, bearing God’s image as&hellip;</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keep learning! You have actually begun a worthy journey into the Bible.  </p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:39:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Soteriology was one course that impacted me the most in this program. Good post from your reflection. Thank you for this reminder.</p>
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