Full of surprises, adventures in Jesus!

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I was there to for the thanksgiving celebration, but I got quite a few surprises. I didn’t expect to receive so much attention. Presents, 40+ genki people singing happy birthday (at the same time!), and even three cakes! I definitely have to get to the gym and work off some of that food. But the fun will stick with me.

Thank you so much to everyone for your kindness, I really appreciate you. It is so great to celebrate life.

Does A Believer Have To Love Someone Who Rips Them?

The NKJ version says

1 John 2:9
He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.

Got me thinking about who a brother is. Is it a countryman, another believer, a family member, any other human being? Here’s from the God’s Word Translation-

1 John 2:9
Those who say that they are in the light but hate other believers are still in the dark.