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A Warning against Pride
In our reading (Ezekiel 28:1-31:18), the prophet sounds a warning against nations that have ignored the God of creation and in pride have...
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Sep 6, 2016
The Lost Virtue of Humility
Whatever happened to humility? Can you imagine a candidate for some high office being introduced with the description “above all, he is...
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Jul 19, 2016
The Other Meaning of Black Friday
What a strange term, Black Friday. For many it means a chance to buy stuff at reduced prices. Merchants hope to see black numbers in...
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Jul 15, 2016
Attack the Messenger
When the message doesn’t suit, attack the messenger. It’s an old trick Today’s reading: 1 Kings 16:21-18:46 It is a foolish but common...
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Apr 22, 2016
The Sad End of a Great King
“Few end well.” Today’s reading: 1 Kings 8:62-11:25 Once again we see an example of how difficult it is to handle success and prosperity...
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Apr 19, 2016
The Teachable Leader
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 16:1-19:8 Godly leaders desperately need wise counselors who will speak the truth to them. It’s easy for...
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Apr 12, 2016
David in a Lose-lose Situation?
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 13:23-15:37 David’s world was turned upside down as a consequence of his sins of adultery and murder. Now his...
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Apr 11, 2016
The Burdens of Leadership
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 3:22-6:23 A Christian leader, no matter whether in the church or in a secular setting, will hold Jesus Christ...
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Apr 8, 2016
Beware the Seduction of Power
Today’s reading: Judges 9:1-10:5 In this passage we have a sad example of how pride and the desire for power and prestige can trap and...
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Mar 22, 2016
A Soft (and Wise) Answer
Today’s reading: Judges 7:1-8:35 In today’s reading we come across a magnificent example of how “a soft answer turns away wrath.” This is...
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Mar 21, 2016
Whose glory? The Story of Deborah and Barak
Today’s reading: Judges 3:31-6:40 I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. Read and find out who got the glory! See you here again...
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Mar 20, 2016
Equality and Inequality in God’s Economy
Today’s reading: Joshua 13:1-15:63 While today’s reading includes long lists of geographical locations and the territorial allotments...
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Mar 15, 2016
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