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sin-eaters

Many years ago, sin-eating was practiced in parts of the UK and the US. A sin-eater was normally a poor, hungry person who was brought to the home of a dead person, where he was given some bread to eat and a drink to consume. After having his fill, he would then ritually pray over the deceased. This curious custom supposedly absolved the dead person—and sometimes a whole family—of sin. The sin-eater would then be shunned by the local community until he was needed again. Why was he shunned? He had “eaten” (taken on) the sins of the dead.

July 1, 2013

How have you effectively reached out to someone who turned from their faith in Jesus and said they no longer believed in Him?

five words

A 2012 survey of US Millennials—ages 18 to 24— uncovered an interesting trend. The study, led by the Public Religion Research Institute, revealed that one in four young adults chose “unaffiliated” for their religious commitment. But 55 percent of that group had “identified with a religious group” when they were younger. They had simply walked away from the faith they once embraced.

in prison

Last night I worshiped God with passion, because I praised Him from prison. The prison band led us in a stirring rendition of Chris Tomlin’s anthem, “I will rise, when He calls my name. No more sorrow, no more pain. I will rise on eagle’s wings, before my God, fall on my knees.” I had sung the chorus in church…

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