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Getting Here
The truth is that I got to where I am by asking or anticipating certain questions and steps over and over and over and over until I was weary of the word, “over,” and then some more. How I Got… Continue reading
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Be Prepared and Watchful
Be Watchful “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom and five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their… Continue reading
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Green Leaves
“…but her leaf shall be green …” – Jeremiah 17:8 There are days and years when our leaves wither. Or influence evaporates. Our joy is diminished. Our hopes and dreams come to naught. Such were the days that Isaiah prophesied… Continue reading
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The God Who Gathers
Matthew 24:15–21 (ESV) “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place… then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains… For then there will be great tribulation,… Continue reading
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Not the Least
Matthew 2:1-11 Listen to the Message: Not the Least #greatest #least #staus #importance #worship #religiousknowledge #Herod #Magi #JesusMatthew 2:1-11open.substack.com A New Day There is a new day that has come. There is a new King. There is new hope. The least… Continue reading
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Offended
Jesus expected to be cast away and abandoned. “And then shall many be offended…” – Matthew 24:10 As we break the bread and drink the cup, let us know that this feast was initiated by One whose witness offended many.… Continue reading
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Are You the One or Do We Keep Looking?
Even the best of us doubt and get discouraged. “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciple.“ -Matthew 11:2 John rotting away in a jail cell, not knowing the future. We… Continue reading
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Famine for Truth
An Unsatisfied Hunger for God’s Word Amos is proclaiming the word and the words of God. Let us hear with our hearts and our minds and shape our lives to continue to receive God’s truth. Reflection on Amos 8:1–14 Amos… Continue reading
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I Have Been Mulling
Recent Videos from the Collection First – How did I get that picture? It is supposed to be me thinking. Here is the explanation for all of you who are playing with AI. I am experimenting with how to converse… Continue reading
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Comfort Ye
Comfort Ye My People “Comfort ye my people …” — Isaiah 40:1–8 God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain… Continue reading
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