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Jeremiah 6

Jeremiah 6

Jeremiah 6 – A few years ago, I discovered that the agitator in our washing machine was not turning like it was supposed to. After disassembling the whole thing, I discovered that the bolt had worn down …

Job 11

Job 11

Job 11 – I think Zophar is right on one thing; he understands the wisdom of God. It actually feels like he is trying to “impress” Job with his knowledge about God’s wisdom. Of course, his delivery …

1 Kings 11

1 Kings 11

1 Kings 11 – When Solomon was old, his wives seduced him to follow other gods. He was not completely devoted to Yahweh his God, as his father David had been. 1 Kings 11:4 HCSB How many …

Malachi 3

Malachi 3

Malachi 3 – “Because I, Yahweh, have not changed, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. Malachi 3:6 HCSB Picking up on the truth of God’s refining process, we read in verse 6 that He is …

Daniel 5

Daniel 5

Daniel 5 – “Though you knew all this…” It’s a frightening statement. Consider the fact that Belshazzar didn’t grow up in a “Christian home.” His father, King Nebuchadnezzar, had humbled himself to the Lord at one time …

Daniel 3

Daniel 3

Daniel 3 – I want to present three challenging points to consider within the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Would we really do what they did? Be honest. Most (or all) of us have never really …

Psalm 144

Psalm 144

Psalm 144 – David is physically and emotionally spent. He pleads with God to be rescued. This is a common and consistent theme in the Psalms. However, it’s also very relevant because we also struggle physically and …

Psalm 107

Psalm 107

Psalm 107 – But He lifts the needy out of their suffering and makes their families multiply like flocks.  42  The upright see it and rejoice, and all injustice shuts its mouth.  43  Let whoever is wise …

Psalms 6

Psalm 6

Psalm 6 – This is the first of the Penitential Psalms. Most believe this piece would have begun with a wail and finished as a song. Speaking of… have you ever wailed before God? Can you relate …