Richard Porter

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Love

The means God uses to slow down this gradual descent into chaos is the Holy Spirit in the hearts of all true believers who follow Jesus Christ. Every act of love and compassion holds back hate. Every act of forgiveness holds back the world’s thirst for revenge. Every ‘no’ that is said in the face…

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Thanks

Gratitude for the Unconventional. A few years ago, I found myself on the brink of a scam. It all began with a heartfelt request on Facebook from a friend, asking for financial help to support a troubled orphanage. Without suspecting foul play, I inquired about the amount needed, which turned out to be £1,500. I…

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Bible

The Bible: A Mirror of Conviction and a Spring of Divine Grace. I don’t get a warm, gushy feeling when I look in the mirror. Those days are gone. With reluctance, I wave them goodbye and watch them float downstream like little, yellow rubber ducks racing towards an unknown future. Ah, the exuberance of youth.…

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Truth

When Truth Looks You in the Eye. There is a lot of deception and compromise in this world, and its reach is not far from any of us or the media we let into our homes. Deception knocks on the doors of the church, our schools, our governments, and even our own minds and hearts.…

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Servant

Following Jesus in a Celebrity-Obsessed World is a challenge. In our age of influencers and viral fame, the teaching of Jesus on humility is more relevant than ever. How can we navigate the pressures of social media while staying true to Christ’s example? Jesus consistently shied away from celebrity status, warning his disciples and the…

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