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Some church members objected to the film's focus upon individual Christianity, and to the perpetuation of "social injustice" issues. But the film's disturbing content was redeemed by its inspiring subtext. We were confronted with what sort of justice Christ would have us embrace. The film also exposed the failings of human striving, victory, trophies and awards, amidst the backdrop of uncompleted social work, often left to community outsiders.
The very act of praying for rain stirs controversy. We wonder why, when it comes to prayer and our trust in God, that there are no wrong answers. In good faith, one might pray continually, and yet show trust. Another might pray occasionally, trusting in God to hear the prayer, before setting about to prepare for God's response. Personally, I am of the latter philosophy, understanding that "rain" is a metaphor for the shower of God's blessings.See the full content of this document
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Preparing for Rain
We watched a film during our church's retreat last year named "Facing the Giants." It related the story of two farmers petitioning for rain. One farmer pr...
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