In chapter fourteen, Apostle John writing of those who "follow the lamb wither-so-ever he goes", relates the lamb to God's own impression. ... Through the theme of religion, Blake wants to point out that we demarcate energies which we cannot accommodate and this gives rise to unsocial practices. ... Christianity is the all-embracing force in this world, giving hope, leading to joy, protecting the children against viciousness. ... The view of religion he gives us in Songs of Innocence is no different. ... In the Songs of Experience, however, Blake shows us his other view of reli...

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Faith gives a person the ability to look at life with a different lens. ... "Lord, I Believe" Elder Holland begins with a well-known story from Mark Chapter Nine which speaks to the heart of every person who has honestly sought faith. ... Likewise, we must never give in to the doubt which so often permeates our mind and, sometimes heart. ... That commission is possible and can be a reality, but it is only possible when we remember to give preference to our faith over our fears. ... Imperfection is not an excuse to give up or to declare that it is impossible to move forward. ...

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Born and raised as a Roman Catholic, my parents tried their best to mold me not just into a kind and obedient kid but to be a girl with a strong faith in God. I remember that our apartment didn't have just one but a couple of altars. At a very young age, I was taught how to make the sign of the cross, I was given a kiddie book about the Life of Saints and a sort of children's bible and that going to Mass every Sunday was a requirement. During Christmas season, I was being brought to Church at 4 in the morning even though I'll just sleep for the whole duration of the Mass, becaus...

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Understanding the Christian Doctrines of Divine Sovereignty, Predestination, And Free Will for Counseling "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." (John 3:16, NRSV) "But to all who did receive him, who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God." (John 1:12, 13, ESV) "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise that person up on the last day." (...

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