damascus: Misconceptions

Bilmes report in a new book.Beyond 2008, working with best-case and realistic-moderate scenarios, they project the Iraq and Afghan wars, including long-term U.S. military occupations of those countries, will cost the U.S. budget between .7 trillion and .7 trillion - or more - by 2017.Christ, I can't make the monthly mortgage without facing the prospect of getting my heat shut off.
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The exhibition Painting the Glass House: Artists Revisit Modern Architecture brings together works by several artists that depict modern architectural ideals and structures.
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On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.Zechariah 14:9For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.Habakkuk 2:14If the hope described in passages such as these are truly what God intends, then there are some common misunderstandings that run rampant throughout the spiritual understanding of women and men, both inside and outside of the church...MISCONCEPTIONS::The Nature of SalvationMisconception #1 - Salvation is about leaving earth and going to heaven; sitting in Churches, praying, creating or consuming Christian art.The reality is that God wants the whole earth to be put right, not just church buildings! Clergy are not speaking to people on God's behalf, but helping people to come to God on their own.We so often received the Kingdom from ‘professional Christians’ and so have been told (explicitly or implicitly) If you love Jesus - Hurry up and quit your job to do real ministry!Paul was a tentmaker, Jesus was a carpenter!The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.Zechariah 14:9Knowledge versus ObedienceMisconception #5 - God is primarily concerned that we agree with certain statements.Hear the word, believe in God, just have faith!The reality is that God wants us to participate, not observe......share in, not hear about, the Kingdom of redemption!The LORD will be king over the whole earth.
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