<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:11:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Hunger for God: The True Purpose of Fasting]]></title><description><![CDATA[From prayer, Rev. Sang Ho Bae explained the second spiritual discipline. This time, he discussed the true purpose of fasting. 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Sang Ho Bae directs our attention to what someone describes as the kingdom's hardest command, that is, the command to love and pray for your]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/when-grace-loves-the-unlovable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/when-grace-loves-the-unlovable</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8w5VAVQceWryRACk1CGtnzzqZfMd4bf8WcYHGAGH8kXkw2pQ6erraNVgxvgwA7s2GbCp9bwGFe8p8c8AQf68ddEmSyRhiW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Love Breaks the Cycle of Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[By expounding the meaning of oathtaking in Matthew 5:33-37, Rev. Sang Ho Bae explained the trustworthiness of the words of Christians. 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Sang Ho Bae explained the spirituality of the Law, which directs us to the Savior. Source Jesus said, You have heard that it was said to]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/why-we-need-a-savior</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/why-we-need-a-savior</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8vpThuf2WyMabBd44q4iSvGLa3Wn8EzPJ1WaEAgBW5QajQc9CxfRBuZ3WcQDgtfXQ8ztwSEBTWSRPr5VfBuyWKGhExK9sL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why External Religion Is Not Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA["Shine for His glory"—that's the theme of the previous article. This time, Rev. Sang Ho Bae explained the kind of righteousness beyond the external religious observance. 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Sang Ho Bae continued his expository work on the Gospel of Matthew by highlighting the Christian calling to let their lives reflect Christ so that every]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/shine-for-his-glory</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/shine-for-his-glory</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:34:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8wMcUf5upW9sCDjEZjSvYSievBkdUsCuzMMa4UpMVFcrvtvmtUw5t3swueo1CfBfJpnLPaQNHjUshyQhjG8BgLCyQEb4cE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Light of the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[After exploring the nature of Christian identity as the salt of the earth, Rev. Sang Ho Bae turned to the exposition of the meaning of Christian identity as the light of the world: Source Jesus declared]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/the-light-of-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/the-light-of-the-world</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8vRuNym3Amz6WaqpppcCifShaVJDFvPfnZrhQdNJTAxwNH8dpQUdJFbhAeNiCJujPoX4YghqTVCVQS4A3Mq5FspGmAB8Vt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Salt of the Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[From expounding the meaning of the blessedness of those who are persecuted for the sake of Christ, Rev. Sang Ho Bae explores the distinct identity of Christian witness, describing the children of God as]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/the-salt-of-the-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/the-salt-of-the-earth</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8ySAQEF98nrJpxZra8vYsRxpDRXqWYjQW6QuwTnHtqanP7GyxiazHyDJejLsxH5vvwo4WTzVXGpNibaHM9i6MzPchFKDFU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Following Jesus Comes at a Cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rev. Sang Ho Bae's exposition of the Beatitudes is about to conclude. If I am not mistaken, this is the 8th study on Beatitudes and the 20th in the entire series of the exposition of the Gospel of Matthew.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/when-following-jesus-comes-at-a-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/when-following-jesus-comes-at-a-cost</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:58:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8uesnP3eCHmqsVZQwLnKJxGYC8V6HPJzwke2PEqytVkcP7hymogc9FuHbes2sWY4HUBSU3eGD4tA4GrqxwqnbKBVXRp1yY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Peacemakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears that I am getting used to a two-day break before picking up this task of sharing Rev. Sang Ho Bae's expository study on the Beatitudes. This time, he explores the meaning of the blessedness]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/the-peacemakers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/the-peacemakers</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:43:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8zETb3nGtgsrVL9PKJjEhMA7i8nSqAQ6qxF4iRpb2ZoKhCRRaKhHZCMBqs5ruabS9sW9ig6qkHEpXtk59C949w9TE1YMr6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Heart That Sees God]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two days of rest, I am back sharing Rev. Sang Ho Bae's expository study on the Beatitudes. This time he wants to explore the meaning of the blessedness of those whose hearts are pure. 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Source Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount: Blessed are the merciful, for they]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/mercy-love-that-moves</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/mercy-love-that-moves</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8yKkkbkfFNEJHLiCvS8g1exDuSZD7EFqEsLagdqgrEogwSu6fck5FU3EWBBs9sCNdUUAtKw9Xg2ukWMjKv8t91aF97ZF1G?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Soul Satisfied Only in Christ]]></title><description><![CDATA[From biblical meekness, Rev. Sang Ho Bae turned his expository study on the beatitudes to the meaning of hunger and thirst for righteousness. Source When a person receives Jesus into their heart, a]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/a-soul-satisfied-only-in-christ</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@arcelcalvin9/a-soul-satisfied-only-in-christ</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-173575]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[arcelcalvin9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:29:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4C5a9KAY4EWHTAVqnwFD8zmS1vapkPgFRPCNychqTTC7nx8ytF7M1n4RbJkkdZWAUqFyyBxXUL16eFDA2e6c9oxKYZ93tLtKLadHFgnn3S2G1H423Q?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blessed Life of the Meek]]></title><description><![CDATA[After completing his exposition of the mourning heart, Rev. Sang Ho Bae turned his study on the beatitudes about the meaning of biblical meekness. 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