Monthly Archives: February 2025

CLEANSING OF THE DEAD

Most of us, in our country, are shielded from preparing a body for burial.  We leave it up to trained professionals who come and take lifeless bodies from hospital beds, private homes, vehicle accidents, or from places of business. Whenever … Continue reading

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TITHING—ON PURPOSE FOR PURPOSE

I grew up in the mid “1900’s”!  Yes, seems ancient when we say it, right?  I was in upper elementary school when our church dedicated themselves to a building project that would be beyond their means as a congregation.  But … Continue reading

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GOD’S NOT BLUFFING!

Let’s pause to recap.  As we “march” through the wilderness with the Israelites we wonder; When will the they get it?!  When will they believe that God will always do what He says He will do?  Come on people, when … Continue reading

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OPPOSITION AND CONTEMPT

The sons of Korah were Levites of the Koathite clan. If we go back to Numbers 4, we remember that the three branches of the Levites– Koathites, Merarites, and Gershonites, were put in charge of breaking down and setting up the … Continue reading

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NEW LAND—SAME COMMANDS

So, we traditionally watched the Super Bowl last night. I am always amazed at all the “pregame” stuff that happens before playing this anticipated game of the year that decides the champion team in the football world.  There were so … Continue reading

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WHY, LORD?  IT’S JUST TOO HARD!

As humans when faced with an expected, overwhelming roadblock on the journey of life; we most often respond first with what is happening and why is this happening.  We want life explained in full!  If we there isn’t an explanation; … Continue reading

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PERSPECTIVE

I was a science teacher for a time in the last season of my public teaching career.  God led me to this fascinating work then equipped my own feelings of inadequacies with gifts of encouragement and the joy of learning … Continue reading

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GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLED

“The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.”  Proverbs 3:34(The wisdom book of Proverbs is full of warnings against pride and arrogance.) “Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with … Continue reading

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GRUMBLING AND COMPLAINING

“Wasn’t that the best burger in the world that we had back at the Egyptian Burger Palace?!” “AND, we have never had fish that tasted so good since leaving that part of the country!”  “The home we lived in twenty … Continue reading

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THE TRUMPETS CALL!

These are the days of ElijahDeclaring the word of the LordAnd these are the days of Your servant MosesRighteousness being restored … And though these days of great trialsOf famine and darkness and swordStill we are the voice in the desert … Continue reading

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