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Poured Out
Jeremiah 48:11 Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed. In ancient times wine was permitted to rest on its “dregs,” […]
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Everything else is secondary
How strange it must sound to the post-modern Christian reading the words of Jesus. I suppose that some might try to rearrange His word to fit our Western culture. For instance, when the people said, “Behold, thy mother and thy brethren,” Jesus answered Matthew 12:48-50 Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And […]
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The Name
In 2001, NASA employees began meeting at lunch for devotion and prayer. While it cannot be verified how many governmental agencies hosted such things, it was a common thing for those working in the space program to read the Bible aloud. With all of the inconsequential news, we probably missed the fact that in 2016 […]
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Earthquake
In March of 2011 two writers, Steven A. Austin and Mark L. Strauss, decried the teaching of an increase in earthquakes as being a sign of the end time. They used data from the NGDC and NOAA to denounce a rise in seismic activity. However, that was 2011. Since then, earthquakes have risen 300% in […]
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Running of the Bulls
In case you missed it, Puerto de San Lorenzo’s fighting bulls were running through the cobblestone streets of Pamplona, Spain last week. Multiple bulls with an average weight of 1300+ pounds were racing around bends and curves while revelers ran ahead and beside. On the second day of the running, several people were injured. Medics […]
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The Cost Of Heaven
In light of popular prosperity doctrines and preachers, I wonder how many are being led astray by their false narrative. While some post-modern pulpits promote gain and glory, could it be that God’s grace and goodness is even more profound in loss and suffering? I submit it to be so. The Lord’s great desire is […]
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Carnal Christianity
It must have been a tense moment when Jesus rebuked Peter. The Lord and His disciples had gained the attention of the people of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. The sick had been healed; the blind received their sight and lepers were cleansed. However, when Jesus began to reveal to His disciples what manner of […]
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“no-shows”
Luke 14:18 But they all alike began to make excuses. (NIV) The wedding season is upon us. It’s a beautiful thing to consider the bride and groom with all the pageantry: Guests are invited; food is prepared; and a host of plans are made in light of the special day. I have heard a few […]
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Father’s
Maybe you’ve notice that the biological debate of paternalism has found new footing. With a rise in blended families, divorce, and remarriage, America is dealing with parenting and guardianship. However, our generation is not the first to confront this challenge. In fact, history tells us that both the Civil War of the mid-1860’s and World […]
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“precious ointment”
Perhaps it missed our purview that the land of Israel is the only country that touches three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Israel was not only the land promised by God, but it also served as the bridge to international trade. It’s important to note such a thing when reading Mark chapter 14. The scripture […]