Word: preach
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Occasional glimpses of Christian courage do filter through. The study criticizes a troublesome archbishop in Vladimir and Suzdal for ordering his clergymen "to preach more frequently and not be lazy." Pointing to a disturbing revival of traditional holiday visits by priests, the author of the report lauds one council functionary in Tomsk who "took steps to curtail such activities" after he noted that Lenten visits created a "sensation" in villages and provoked "unwholesome interest" among unbelievers...
Armed with extensive statistical evidence, culled mostly from ETS's own studies, Slack and Porter have since used every opportunity to preach that message. They acknowledge that their appearances at academic conferences and on radio and television talk shows haven't as yet turned admissions offices upside down; but like other test reformers, they point to the five-year battle over disclosure and predict ultimate success...
...Property of Jesus" is the most overtly religious track on the album. It is also fascinating and passionate, and like most good Dylan, multi-level. At first we seem to be hearing an ode to the unashamed believers who preach their love for Jesus, and an attack on atheists...
...fueling inflation, restricting trade and limiting growth. This does not do Western capitalism's image much good, or help the credibility of Western governments that sometimes quietly encourage the formation of such cartels. Says Brittan: "What kind of picture do we present to the Soviet Union when we preach about competition while at the same time our great industries are unable to stand up to the impact of the import of sandals from Korea...
...centuries ago in the formulations of Martin Luther and John Calvin. In that scheme, the worker collaborates with God to do the work of the universe, the great design. One scholar, Leland Ryken of Illinois' Wheaton College, has pointed out that American politicians and corporate leaders who preach about the work ethic do not understand the Puritans' original, crucial linkage between human labor and God's will...