Bruce Clarke has been blessed in marriage for 33+ years to his most compassionate wife, Setsue, which is really fortunate. She kindly puts up with his annoying habits. He is a father of one son, Josh. He is currently the chair of the Local Council of the Family Church of CT, as well as serves on the Board of Bridgeport International Academy. He is working on a doctorate degree from UTS and still has a lot to learn, which is why he is giving this sermon.
Read More‘The Blessing’ is a Covenant between a Couple and God.
In a literal sense, a covenant means a binding agreement, a legal contract. It is a seal between two or more parties. In a biblical sense, the word covenant derives from the same root word meaning “to cut.” This means that in the culture of the Bible, covenant carried weight and was often cut, or sealed, in blood.
In our church, the words to “Be a Blessed Couple” carry a lot of weight.
Read MoreAfter 400-years of twists and turns, highs and lows, there are momentous questions to be asked about U.S. history: What has happened? Where are we now? Where are we headed? How well are we doing? What are the underlying forces? Scholars and ideologues use a wide range of theories and frameworks to answer these questions and deliver their verdict. Rev. Moon taught us to understand America using a “providential” perspective.
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