Recentemente, eu falei para a congregação do pastor Terry Roberts, perto de St. Louis, Missouri. Ele me pediu para ensinar a respeito do luto, e, depois, foram lançados alguns grupos para auxiliar pessoas nesse processo. Foi bom voltar atrás e revisitar alguns materiais do meu livro, Vida após a Morte: Redescobrindo a Vida após a Morte de um Ente Querid. Não somente aqueles que estão de luto precisam de conforto, mas … read more
Several years ago I enrolled in an online personal growth program. One of the things I had to do in that program was to state in one sentence what my life was about, and it had to include what I do on a daily basis. It took some time and some soul searching for me to write a sentence that described my purpose in life and in which I was involved in every day. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-11-08 17:24:562020-10-14 03:27:33Focus On Your Purpose by Marvin Yoder
Back in 1983, when I was just about to get out of Bible school, the Holy Spirit spoke to me by tongues and interpretation. He said, “A life lived selfishly is a life wasted. The only reason for a man to live is to bring others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and teach them to do likewise. For this reason I have called you. Don’t forget it.” … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-11-08 17:03:432020-10-14 03:30:52Thoughts on Discipleship by Virgil Stokes
I really like the Passion version of Romans 15:17 where Paul says “Now then, it is through my union with Jesus Christ, that I enjoy an enthusiasm and confidence in my ministry for God.” That same verse in the ESV reads “In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God.” … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Lisa Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngLisa Cooke2018-11-08 16:41:292023-04-10 14:47:43Enthusiastic and Confident! by Lisa Cooke
People love predictability. I like knowing that when I do certain things, I will get certain results. Isaac Newton communicated this regarding the laws of motion when he stated, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In other words, if I take a rubber ball and throw it down hard, it will rebound or bounce back at a similar velocity. Spiritually speaking, the Bible refers to the laws of sowing and reaping: “Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Unfortunately, especially in the short term, the laws of human interaction are not as predictable as the laws of physics … read more
We are looking to formalize a process for handling benevolence needs. How do other churches handle such requests, and what processes do they have for receiving, reviewing, and approving benevolence requests? Do other churches use deacons or other staff members for such matters?
We know we “have not because we ask not” (James 4:2 KJV) so therefore prayer becomes our response to what God has made known to us. What are some things that bring us courage or give us the “heart” to pray, to ask God that His kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven? I have found in my own life that knowing the details of all that God wants in certain circumstances comes progressively. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Lisa Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngLisa Cooke2018-10-10 04:31:452023-04-10 14:48:00Finding The Courage To Pray by Lisa Cooke
The reality is that (1) God is good and (2) we live in a fallen world with much pain. God is not the source of our pain, but is the source of our comfort. As much as we want to be positive people and “stay on the victory side,” there is much to be said for the awareness of our need for comfort and to be comforters. British Minister, F. B. Meyer said, “If I had my ministry over again, I would devote far more time to the ministry of comfort and encouragement.” … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-10-10 04:25:242021-01-17 23:24:47Help for the Hurting
Our God is a truly amazing, loving, limitless God! Over the years of our lives, we may have limited our thinking, and limited our faith by inaccurate teaching we grew up on, or by experiences we’ve had. But when we’re teaching our kids about God, or ministering to them in a church setting, we need to remember to present God’s Word in its fullness, without filtering it through our own tainted lenses. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-10-10 03:08:342020-10-14 03:32:36Teaching Our Kids to Expect Everything God Has for Them by Steve and Denise Olsen
Na vida, enfrentamos situações em que os números não estão a nosso favor. Circunstâncias, pessoas, estatísticas, tempo e outros fatores parecem trabalhar contra nós. Sentir-se em desvantagem, sozinho e isolado pode gerar diversas formas de miséria, incluindo desesperança, autopiedade e desespero. Nesses casos, é vital nos lembramos que Deus é o Supremo Diferenciador na equação! Nunca se esqueça que Deus + Você = A Maioria! … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-10-10 02:52:232018-10-10 02:52:23Em Desvantagem: Quando as Probabilidades Não Estão a Seu Favor
We are looking to formalize a process for handling benevolence needs. How do other churches handle such requests, and what processes do they have for receiving, reviewing, and approving benevolence requests? Do other churches use deacons or other staff members for such matters?
We are all being influenced by someone or something. You may think you are a free-thinker, and you don’t allow anyone to influence the way you act or think, but you are a result of the influencers you have had in your life. Influence is the capacity to affect a person, thing, or outcome of events. Sometimes we face situations in our life, marriage, family or finances that the influencers around us can’t help. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-10-08 22:59:412020-10-14 06:09:36What to Do When Things Go from Bad to Worse by Pastor J.B. Whitfield
Se uma ponte está interrompida e alguém coloca um aviso para me informar, seria isso algo ruim? Uma pessoa verdadeiramente me ama se me vê indo em direção a uma catástrofe e negligencia em me avisar? Não cometa erros com relação a isso: o chamado e o dever de um ministro é o de proclamar o Evangelho – a boa nova sobre Jesus Cristo! Jesus direciona Seus discípulos originais: “Vão pelo mundo inteiro e anunciem o evangelho a todas as pessoas” (Marcos 16:15, NTLH). … read more
Taco Tuesday is an outreach to the homeless, who we call our “Street Family,” in downtown Tulsa, every Tuesday evening. We have workers from several different churches who come together to minister to our Street Family. We bring Tacos, Chic-Fil-a or Little Caesars pizza, Coca Cola, water, fruit, chips, donuts, toiletries, Bibles, notebooks, pens, socks, underwear, shoes, clothes and the love of Jesus. We bring the Gospel. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Lisa Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngLisa Cooke2018-09-10 19:26:582023-04-10 14:48:00Taco Tuesdays in Tulsa — Lisa Interviews Victoria Bowling
What tips can you give that will help a pastor be more effective in receiving regular tithes and offerings? What about receiving special offerings, such as for a missionary or guest speaker? Any principles I should understand and implement?
There are three very important words in First Corinthians 1:8 regarding the impact of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of an individual or a congregation. The words “confirm,” “end,” and “blameless” are vital to understanding the long-term effect of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Let’s see what these words meant when Paul wrote them and how they should be applied in our lives now as they pertain to the gifts of the Holy Spirit… … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-09-08 20:03:242020-10-14 06:12:10The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Will Strengthen Your Church! by Rick Renner
A transition is a change from one thing to another. One life season ends, another begins. A chapter in our life’s book ends. A new chapter waits to be written. What was is no longer. What is going to be is on life’s radar screen. When seasons change, life is not the same. Transitions can be welcome, or unwelcome. Expected or unexpected. Planned or unplanned. By choice or forced. Pleasant or unpleasant. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-09-08 19:24:052020-10-14 06:15:06Transitions by Steve Roll
Often in life, it seems that we face situations where the numbers are not in our favor. Circumstances, people, statistics, time, etc. can all seem to be working against us. Feeling outnumbered, alone, and isolated can breed all kinds of misery, including hopelessness, self-pity, and despair. In these cases, it is vital to remember that God is the Supreme Difference Maker! Never forget that God + One = A Majority! David wrote Psalm 142 from a cave, not from a palace. He felt trapped and was overwhelmed. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-09-08 19:05:582021-01-17 23:26:47Outnumbered: When the Odds Are Not in Your Favor
Quando John Wooden treinou o time masculino de basquete da Universidade da Califórnia em Los Angeles (UCLA) – ele liderou o time em dez campeonatos nacionais – ele era um defensor de detalhes e um proponente do trabalho em equipe. Ele até ensinou seus jogadores o preciso modo de colocar as meias e de amarrar os sapatos, para prevenir a formação de bolhas. Wooden insistia que isso ajudaria a manter os jogadores saudáveis e em forma no campo. … read more
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Jesus said, “…Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). In Greek, the word “iniquity” actually describes lawlessness. This verse could literally read: “…Because lawlessness shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” The word “lawlessness” is plural in the Greek text, which tells us Jesus was foretelling a time when lawlessness would escalate around the world. In this verse, “lawlessness” refers to the actions of an individual … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Tony Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngTony Cooke2018-08-05 21:31:232020-10-14 07:17:17Iniquity Will Abound, and the Love of Many Will Grow Cold — How Should We Respond? by Rick Renner
What computer software do you use to assist you in your Bible study and sermon preparation? In addition to software that you might pay for, are there free websites that are helpful to you also?
In the world and even in the church today, there are different thoughts on what real love is. The world usually thinks of love as a strong feeling of affection. Many dictionaries will also agree that love is a warm or strong feeling of affection. Biblical love is quite different. Jesus did not tell the disciples to go and live according to the old Mosaic commandment, but rather he gave them a new commandment. In other words, we will not find the model for this love in the Old Testament. … read more
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The Westminster Shorter Catechism, completed in 1647, states, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” To those who love God, this would seem to be a no-brainer. Our flesh, however, seems to have a gravitational pull toward self-aggrandizement, and if unchecked, will tend to seek the admiration of others. Ironically, the root of this desire for fame and social prestige is often insecurity or low self-worth. … read more
https://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.png00Lisa Cookehttps://tonycooke.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TCMLogo2022-300x138.pngLisa Cooke2018-08-04 03:15:162023-04-10 14:48:00But He Who Glories, Let Him Glory In the Lord by Lisa Cooke
If a bridge is out, and someone puts up a sign informing me of that, is that a negative thing? Does a person really love me if they see me heading toward catastrophe and neglects to warn me? Jesus said more about hell than any other person in the Bible, and yet he was (and is) the greatest expression of love ever known or revealed to man. Vance Havner relates, “When I pastored a country church, a farmer didn’t like the sermons I preached on hell. He said, ‘Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus.’ I said, ‘That’s where I got my information about hell.’” Was Jesus just “selling fire insurance?” … read more
Vance Havner afirma, “Popularidade matou mais profetas de Deus do que a perseguição jamais fez”. Eu acho que a isso também pode ser aplicado a busca por popularidade. Richard Niebuhr observou que os temas essenciais da fé cristã estavam sendo arrancados do cristianismo, por meio da teologia liberal. Ele resumiu (em 1937) um anêmico e neutralizado “Evangelho” nas seguintes palavras … read more
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Consolo ao Ferido
/in Articles in Portuguese /by Tony CookeRecentemente, eu falei para a congregação do pastor Terry Roberts, perto de St. Louis, Missouri. Ele me pediu para ensinar a respeito do luto, e, depois, foram lançados alguns grupos para auxiliar pessoas nesse processo. Foi bom voltar atrás e revisitar alguns materiais do meu livro, Vida após a Morte: Redescobrindo a Vida após a Morte de um Ente Querid. Não somente aqueles que estão de luto precisam de conforto, mas … read more
Focus On Your Purpose by Marvin Yoder
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSeveral years ago I enrolled in an online personal growth program. One of the things I had to do in that program was to state in one sentence what my life was about, and it had to include what I do on a daily basis. It took some time and some soul searching for me to write a sentence that described my purpose in life and in which I was involved in every day. … read more
Thoughts on Discipleship by Virgil Stokes
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeBack in 1983, when I was just about to get out of Bible school, the Holy Spirit spoke to me by tongues and interpretation. He said, “A life lived selfishly is a life wasted. The only reason for a man to live is to bring others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and teach them to do likewise. For this reason I have called you. Don’t forget it.” … read more
Enthusiastic and Confident! by Lisa Cooke
/in Articles by Lisa Cooke /by Lisa CookeI really like the Passion version of Romans 15:17 where Paul says “Now then, it is through my union with Jesus Christ, that I enjoy an enthusiasm and confidence in my ministry for God.” That same verse in the ESV reads “In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God.” … read more
Unintended Consequences
/in Articles by Tony Cooke /by Tony CookePeople love predictability. I like knowing that when I do certain things, I will get certain results. Isaac Newton communicated this regarding the laws of motion when he stated, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In other words, if I take a rubber ball and throw it down hard, it will rebound or bounce back at a similar velocity. Spiritually speaking, the Bible refers to the laws of sowing and reaping: “Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Unfortunately, especially in the short term, the laws of human interaction are not as predictable as the laws of physics … read more
Changes
/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony CookeWe are looking to formalize a process for handling benevolence needs. How do other churches handle such requests, and what processes do they have for receiving, reviewing, and approving benevolence requests? Do other churches use deacons or other staff members for such matters?
Finding The Courage To Pray by Lisa Cooke
/in Articles by Lisa Cooke /by Lisa CookeWe know we “have not because we ask not” (James 4:2 KJV) so therefore prayer becomes our response to what God has made known to us. What are some things that bring us courage or give us the “heart” to pray, to ask God that His kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven? I have found in my own life that knowing the details of all that God wants in certain circumstances comes progressively. … read more
Help for the Hurting
/in Articles by Tony Cooke /by Tony CookeThe reality is that (1) God is good and (2) we live in a fallen world with much pain. God is not the source of our pain, but is the source of our comfort. As much as we want to be positive people and “stay on the victory side,” there is much to be said for the awareness of our need for comfort and to be comforters. British Minister, F. B. Meyer said, “If I had my ministry over again, I would devote far more time to the ministry of comfort and encouragement.” … read more
Teaching Our Kids to Expect Everything God Has for Them by Steve and Denise Olsen
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeOur God is a truly amazing, loving, limitless God! Over the years of our lives, we may have limited our thinking, and limited our faith by inaccurate teaching we grew up on, or by experiences we’ve had. But when we’re teaching our kids about God, or ministering to them in a church setting, we need to remember to present God’s Word in its fullness, without filtering it through our own tainted lenses. … read more
Em Desvantagem: Quando as Probabilidades Não Estão a Seu Favor
/in Articles in Portuguese /by Tony CookeNa vida, enfrentamos situações em que os números não estão a nosso favor. Circunstâncias, pessoas, estatísticas, tempo e outros fatores parecem trabalhar contra nós. Sentir-se em desvantagem, sozinho e isolado pode gerar diversas formas de miséria, incluindo desesperança, autopiedade e desespero. Nesses casos, é vital nos lembramos que Deus é o Supremo Diferenciador na equação! Nunca se esqueça que Deus + Você = A Maioria! … read more
Benevolence Requests
/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony CookeWe are looking to formalize a process for handling benevolence needs. How do other churches handle such requests, and what processes do they have for receiving, reviewing, and approving benevolence requests? Do other churches use deacons or other staff members for such matters?
What to Do When Things Go from Bad to Worse by Pastor J.B. Whitfield
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWe are all being influenced by someone or something. You may think you are a free-thinker, and you don’t allow anyone to influence the way you act or think, but you are a result of the influencers you have had in your life. Influence is the capacity to affect a person, thing, or outcome of events. Sometimes we face situations in our life, marriage, family or finances that the influencers around us can’t help. … read more
O Dever de Alertar?
/in Articles in Portuguese /by Tony CookeSe uma ponte está interrompida e alguém coloca um aviso para me informar, seria isso algo ruim? Uma pessoa verdadeiramente me ama se me vê indo em direção a uma catástrofe e negligencia em me avisar? Não cometa erros com relação a isso: o chamado e o dever de um ministro é o de proclamar o Evangelho – a boa nova sobre Jesus Cristo! Jesus direciona Seus discípulos originais: “Vão pelo mundo inteiro e anunciem o evangelho a todas as pessoas” (Marcos 16:15, NTLH). … read more
Taco Tuesdays in Tulsa — Lisa Interviews Victoria Bowling
/in Articles by Lisa Cooke /by Lisa CookeTaco Tuesday is an outreach to the homeless, who we call our “Street Family,” in downtown Tulsa, every Tuesday evening. We have workers from several different churches who come together to minister to our Street Family. We bring Tacos, Chic-Fil-a or Little Caesars pizza, Coca Cola, water, fruit, chips, donuts, toiletries, Bibles, notebooks, pens, socks, underwear, shoes, clothes and the love of Jesus. We bring the Gospel. … read more
Effective Offerings
/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony CookeWhat tips can you give that will help a pastor be more effective in receiving regular tithes and offerings? What about receiving special offerings, such as for a missionary or guest speaker? Any principles I should understand and implement?
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Will Strengthen Your Church! by Rick Renner
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThere are three very important words in First Corinthians 1:8 regarding the impact of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of an individual or a congregation. The words “confirm,” “end,” and “blameless” are vital to understanding the long-term effect of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Let’s see what these words meant when Paul wrote them and how they should be applied in our lives now as they pertain to the gifts of the Holy Spirit… … read more
Transitions by Steve Roll
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeA transition is a change from one thing to another. One life season ends, another begins. A chapter in our life’s book ends. A new chapter waits to be written. What was is no longer. What is going to be is on life’s radar screen. When seasons change, life is not the same. Transitions can be welcome, or unwelcome. Expected or unexpected. Planned or unplanned. By choice or forced. Pleasant or unpleasant. … read more
Outnumbered: When the Odds Are Not in Your Favor
/in Articles by Tony Cooke /by Tony CookeOften in life, it seems that we face situations where the numbers are not in our favor. Circumstances, people, statistics, time, etc. can all seem to be working against us. Feeling outnumbered, alone, and isolated can breed all kinds of misery, including hopelessness, self-pity, and despair. In these cases, it is vital to remember that God is the Supreme Difference Maker! Never forget that God + One = A Majority! David wrote Psalm 142 from a cave, not from a palace. He felt trapped and was overwhelmed. … read more
Seis Vezes em que Jesus Treinou Seu Time
/in Articles in Portuguese /by Tony CookeQuando John Wooden treinou o time masculino de basquete da Universidade da Califórnia em Los Angeles (UCLA) – ele liderou o time em dez campeonatos nacionais – ele era um defensor de detalhes e um proponente do trabalho em equipe. Ele até ensinou seus jogadores o preciso modo de colocar as meias e de amarrar os sapatos, para prevenir a formação de bolhas. Wooden insistia que isso ajudaria a manter os jogadores saudáveis e em forma no campo. … read more
Iniquity Will Abound, and the Love of Many Will Grow Cold — How Should We Respond? by Rick Renner
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeJesus said, “…Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). In Greek, the word “iniquity” actually describes lawlessness. This verse could literally read: “…Because lawlessness shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” The word “lawlessness” is plural in the Greek text, which tells us Jesus was foretelling a time when lawlessness would escalate around the world. In this verse, “lawlessness” refers to the actions of an individual … read more
Bible Study Software
/in Pastors' Forum /by Tony CookeWhat computer software do you use to assist you in your Bible study and sermon preparation? In addition to software that you might pay for, are there free websites that are helpful to you also?
New Testament Love by Vidar Ligard
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeIn the world and even in the church today, there are different thoughts on what real love is. The world usually thinks of love as a strong feeling of affection. Many dictionaries will also agree that love is a warm or strong feeling of affection. Biblical love is quite different. Jesus did not tell the disciples to go and live according to the old Mosaic commandment, but rather he gave them a new commandment. In other words, we will not find the model for this love in the Old Testament. … read more
But He Who Glories, Let Him Glory In the Lord by Lisa Cooke
/in Articles by Lisa Cooke /by Lisa CookeThe Westminster Shorter Catechism, completed in 1647, states, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” To those who love God, this would seem to be a no-brainer. Our flesh, however, seems to have a gravitational pull toward self-aggrandizement, and if unchecked, will tend to seek the admiration of others. Ironically, the root of this desire for fame and social prestige is often insecurity or low self-worth. … read more
A Duty to Warn?
/in Articles by Tony Cooke /by Tony CookeIf a bridge is out, and someone puts up a sign informing me of that, is that a negative thing? Does a person really love me if they see me heading toward catastrophe and neglects to warn me? Jesus said more about hell than any other person in the Bible, and yet he was (and is) the greatest expression of love ever known or revealed to man. Vance Havner relates, “When I pastored a country church, a farmer didn’t like the sermons I preached on hell. He said, ‘Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus.’ I said, ‘That’s where I got my information about hell.’” Was Jesus just “selling fire insurance?” … read more
Pregação, Popularidade e Ira de Deus
/in Articles in Portuguese /by Tony CookeVance Havner afirma, “Popularidade matou mais profetas de Deus do que a perseguição jamais fez”. Eu acho que a isso também pode ser aplicado a busca por popularidade. Richard Niebuhr observou que os temas essenciais da fé cristã estavam sendo arrancados do cristianismo, por meio da teologia liberal. Ele resumiu (em 1937) um anêmico e neutralizado “Evangelho” nas seguintes palavras … read more