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KINGDOM SIGHTINGS

Grace and Peace

How a simple salutation points us toward a new society.

Al Hsu | posted 6/18/2008 09:10AM

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Posted: June 19, 2008 2:01 PM


"Yours in Christ," is standard for clergymen.

Rose Dobson

Posted: June 19, 2008 12:52 PM


Here in Brazil, the standard greeting between believers who are members of certain evangelical churches is "Peace of the Lord". This is when meeting someone on the street, to begin and end a phone conversation etc. To believers, I often sign off with this: A fellow servant of the King of kings.

MamawW

Posted: June 19, 2008 6:08 AM


I use Love in Christ who loved us first.

Lesley Hicks

Posted: June 18, 2008 7:10 PM


I intended to click 4 or 5 stars but for some reason only one will register. I tend to use a generic "Blessings" for all and sundry. I don't think it's my prerogative to distinguish between believers and unbelievers, but I want the latter to realize there's a difference and a longing that they will indeed allow God to bless them. Lesley Hicks

T. Randall Smith

Posted: June 18, 2008 4:28 PM


For almost 40 years (since my first year in seminary), this has been my standard closing on all letters, notes, articles, and email. I like its balance and I'm happy to have another reason to keep using it! Thanks!

Wendell Franklin Wentz

Posted: June 18, 2008 12:16 PM


"If you want Peace, Work for Justice" is the best I have seen. -Wendell Franklin Wentz

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