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The Pilgrim and The Monk: To Teach

Posted on November 20, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, you’ll never guess what just happened. I’ve been asked to teach a Bible class. Monk: What a terrible privilege you have been given. Pilgrim: I have to admit, that’s not the reaction I was expecting. Monk: I apologize, … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Called

Posted on October 2, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, there’s something I wanted to ask you for a while. Monk: Feel free, Pilgrim. You know my testimony. To you I am an open book. Pilgrim: How did you know you were called to be a monk? Monk: … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: A Unique God

Posted on September 29, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, do you have any favourite verses of Scripture? Monk: The various seasons of life find me drawn to different passages. There is one, however, whose attraction has lasted over the years. Pilgrim: What is it? Monk: It is … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Lady Wisdom

Posted on September 25, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: I was reading Proverbs and discovered something I never noticed before. Monk: I enjoy hearing about how the Spirit reveals truths through Scripture. What did you find? Pilgrim: The writer characterizes Wisdom as a lady. It’s so odd to … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: David and Goliath

Posted on September 8, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: I read the story of David and Goliath the other day. Monk: That is an event which has captivated the minds of children and deep thinkers for centuries. Pilgrim: And now a pilgrim. May I share my thoughts with … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Remembrance

Posted on September 4, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Have you ever noticed how often in Scripture people review the history of Israel? They repeat over and over how God rescued Israel from Egypt and brought them to the Promised Land. Paul even did that in a sermon … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Heavenly Father

Posted on August 18, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, it’s funny how you can forget something for years, then one day all these memories come flooding back. Monk: What memories are these? Pilgrim: When I was young, my dad used to make me help him with all … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: In Defence of Fellowship

Posted on August 4, 2022 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: I met a man in church last week that told me a story that broke my heart. Monk: I’m sorry to hear that. Many people live tragic lives. Pilgrim: He told me that he would visit a church for … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Monk’s Frustration

Posted on June 2, 2022 by vanyieck

Monk: It is good to see you again, Pilgrim. Pilgrim: It’s mutual, Monk. I heard you wanted to see me. Monk: Thank-you, Pilgrim, I do. Do you often think about salvation? Pilgrim: Quite a bit, I suppose. Monk: Lately, it … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Fall Away

Posted on December 19, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: It seems like a lot of pastors have started abandoning the faith. They’re supposed to be our spiritual shepherds. Why is that happening? Monk: I am not sure there is any one reason for it, Pilgrim. Pilgrim: You must … Continue reading →

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