Portrait:framing life’s narrative

Portrait:framing life’s narrative

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Acts 17:26-28From  one  man  he  made  every  nation  of  men,  that  they  should  inhabit  the  whole  earth;  and  he  determined  the  times  set  for  them  and  the  exact  places  where  they  should  live.  

God  did  this  so  that  men  would  seek  him  and  perhaps  reach  out  for  him  and  Aind  him,  though  he  is  not  far  from  each  one  of  us.  

'For  in  him  we  live  and  move  and  have  our  being.'  As  some  of  your  own  poets  have  said,  'We  are  his  offspring.'

Time  /  Space  /  Purpose

Ephesians 2:10

For  we  are  God's  workmanship,  created  in  Christ  Jesus  to  do  good  works,  which  God  prepared  in  advance  for  us  to  do.

Romans 8:28

And  we  know  that  in  all  things  God  works  for  the  good  of  those  

who  love  him,  who  have  been  called  according  to  his  purpose.

1 Peter 4:12-19

Dear  friends,  do  not  be  surprised  at  the  painful  trial  you  are  suffering,  as  though  something  strange  were  happening  to  you.  But  rejoice  that  you  participate  in  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  so  that  you  may  be  overjoyed  when  his  glory  is  revealed.  

If  you  are  insulted  because  of  the  name  of  Christ,  you  are  blessed,  for  the  Spirit  of  glory  and  of  God  rests  on  you.  

If  you  suffer,  it  should  not  be  as  a  murderer  or  thief  or  any  other  kind  of  criminal,  or  even  as  a  meddler.  However,  if  you  suffer  as  a  Christian,  do  not  be  ashamed,  

but  praise  God  that  you  bear  that  name.  

Portrait:framing life’s narrative