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The Country Walk That Asked a Question

Recently being on holiday at Strathpeffer one day taking a countryside walk so pleasant walking among the woods time passed by noticing no clock Having walked quite a fair distance decided to turn around to walk back then halfway along met a man who was struggling along the track this man stopped us with a question to ask 'Who is the greatest man in world history?' so we said that man is Jesus Christ no doubt at all our answer to this task Then in midst of the conversation spoke the purpose of earth, stars, and moon agreeing that God did make it all in His greatness everything by a stroke 1 Corinthians 13 speaks of perfect love Galatians 5 tells of true spiritual fruit (vs22-24) our walking friend clearly agreed showing we all knew the right shoot Then our friend posed one more Q what does God require of His own? justice to be done also love kindness brings humility to walk along God's zone(Micah 6:8) These characteristics found in holy scripture Micah chapter six verse eight such a blessing to meet this friend sharing so much of God's open gate (On holiday at Strathpeffer in the Scottish highlands last year, my wife Christine and I met a man on a country walk and this is our experience.) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." Galatians 5: 22-24(esv) "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6: 8 (esv)

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Date: 11/13/2022 9:59:00 AM
What a masterpiece Gordon! Your love of the Lord is absolutely breathtakingly moving. Set in poetry? Beautiful? In addition , you provide sources from the Bible. Such a great example you are! Thank you. Pangie
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/13/2022 1:34:00 PM
Yes, am blushing from your compliment!! Yes all is perfect here. Say a prayer for my grandson. Had to go to urgent care for strepped throat and high fever. Better today. He is a good teenager and avid Bible reader daily! And I am blessed to have him.! Pangie
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/13/2022 11:48:00 AM
Thanks Pangie, Glad you enjoyed this one and thought so highly of it making me feel so humbly by your words. You are a blessed encouragement indeed, hope all is well with you, blessings always,Gordon
Date: 10/30/2022 2:00:00 PM
Oh Good One Gordon with an important message. A fave for me. God Bless, JB
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/30/2022 2:02:00 PM
Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this one and its message, so pleased you made it your fave. Blessings always, Gordon PS on the way!
Date: 10/29/2022 9:46:00 PM
sometimes a casual meeting can open up chances to strengthen our faith. I am sure both of you enjoyed this accidental meeting ! Perhaps it might not have been a chance encounter, but one planned by God in advance.... ! Enjoyed reading this, dear Gordon !
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/30/2022 8:26:00 AM
Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this one, indeed I'm sure it was a meeting planned by God. Have a blessed day,Gordon
Date: 10/28/2022 1:38:00 PM
Sound like more than a chance meeting, Gordon: How wonderful to be able to affirm your faith in such a beautiful setting. God Bless. SuZ
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/28/2022 2:00:00 PM
Thanks SuZ, Glad you enjoyed this one and indeed it felt more than a chance meeting. Have a blessed God filled weekend, Gordon
Date: 10/24/2022 3:44:00 PM
Gordon such lovely insight from you and our wonderful creators words. Such a lovely story you have shared. I am glad you and your wife had this experience. Thank you for sharing a favorite and may the good Lord bless you for sharing his truth among men and women...
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/25/2022 2:50:00 AM
Thanks Michael, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it insightful with what our experience brought to us. May God bless you, blessings always,Gordon

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