Ascension Day

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A reflection on Revelation 12 by prof Kobus de Smidt.

We should not be so surprised and upset about the never-ending struggle in our world and the turmoil across the globe. We should not be so worried about all the depressing and concerning news reports we see and hear every day.

Original essay: www.ats.ac.za/blog/ascension-day/

29 May English South Africa Christianity · Education

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