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Yes, God plays favorites

Sometimes. So sue him.
Posted by Bill Heroman on Friday, July 09, 2010

3 comments:

Bill said...

But preferably, not alone.

7/09/2010 4:33 PM
Celucien Joseph said...

Bill,
Tozer's "The Pursuit of God" was a spiritual revolution when I read it some 8 or 9 years ago. My favorite part is his exposition on Abraham's encounter with God when he was about to give up Isaac to God as a voluntary offering.

Lou

7/09/2010 4:38 PM
A. Amos Love said...

Bill

Yes, Yes, yes, God does play favorites.

I have found out from reliable resources...

You are God's favorite son. ;-)

Thank you Jesus.

I only know that because...

I'm also God's favorite son.

Enjoy your status.

7/10/2010 11:07 AM

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