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Learn It the Hard Way
Isaiah 22:14 Intro In Isaiah 22:14, the prophet records these strange words from the Lord: Then it was revealed in my hearing by the Lord of hosts, “Surely for this iniquity, there will be no atonement for you, even to your death,” says the Lord God of hosts. (NKJV) What does it mean when the…
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The Tender Love of the Shepherd
Thousands upon thousands of books and articles have been written about the Lord as our Shepherd. Psalm 23 is quoted at memorial services and special occasions. Perhaps it is so familiar to us that we have ceased to truly contemplate the beauty of it. Read Psalm 23 with fresh eyes and take time to reflect…
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Isaiah 14: Shedding Light on Sheol
As we continue our study in Isaiah, we will take a closer look at chapter 14, and attempt to shed some light on the oft misunderstood meaning of the word “Sheol.” A major theme in the book of Isaiah is that of the proud being brought low. Beginning in verse 3 of chapter 14, the…
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The Sting of Procrastination
The Bee Story When my son, James, was five years old, I was watering the flower bed under his window. I noticed a bee going into a hole at the base of the window sill. I thought, “That needs to be filled in before we have a problem.” Three days later my husband was mowing…
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Three Praises for the New Year
New Year’s Day, 2025 Once Again, It’s a New Year Because of the date, I have stopped to thank God for the blessings of the past year, and think about the future—and I am particularly struck by the cyclic nature of life, and the many opposites that bring challenges in different ways. In my life…
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Simple Shepherds to Blessing Bearers
“Now there were in the same country, shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.” Luke 2:8 NKJV It was a quiet, normal night in the open fields around Bethlehem. A few ordinary, brawny shepherds watched the pasture, scanning for predators and yawning from boredom. These men were not kings…
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Judgment & Faithfulness
Introduction In this installment, we continue our discussion of Free Grace issues in the Book of Isaiah. As we mentioned in the previous blogs, the book of Isaiah is a book of contrasts. It covers the dramatic events that took place in the lifetime of Isaiah as a result of the disobedience of Israel and…
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A Better Government
The Current Mess I’m writing this in October. I have no idea what will happen in the United States in November. We are facing what is being called the most important Presidential election in our history. Many people say that we have gone from simple politics to a battle between good and evil. The United…
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Isaiah: The Prophet’s Call
Introduction In this installment of the study of Isaiah let us seek to answer several questions. Can you identify a believer by his or her fruits? Does Isaiah 6 describe Isaiah becoming a believer? In Isaiah 6:10, what does it mean that the people will be hardened (“dull,” “heavy”) when they hear God’s message? The…
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Embracing Faith Through Struggles
My Journey with Physical and Mental Health The Struggles For everyone in the world, 2020 was a struggle. There was not one person that wasn’t affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including myself. But it wasn’t the virus that got me. My journey has been marred by many health issues that have tested my physical and…
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