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The Love of God; April 11, 2025


John 17:26 “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” This High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, … Continue reading

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Judging; March 2, 2025


1 Corinthians 11:32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. Judging and being judged is a touchy subject! Jesus’ words on the … Continue reading

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Correction; October 11, 2024


Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord,    the one you teach from your law. In verse 1, the ESV calls God, “God of vengeance.” That kind of hit me in the face, but it agrees perfectly with the Japanese. We tend … Continue reading

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Storms; October 1, 2024


Psalm 38:3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;    there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. Thinking about this Psalm, two thoughts come to mind. The first is to wonder how often and with what … Continue reading

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Shepherds and Sheep; July 29, 2025


Micah 7:14 Shepherd your people with your staff,    the flock of your inheritance,which lives by itself in a forest,    in fertile pasturelands.[a]Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead    as in days long ago. This whole passage is confusing as to who is saying what to … Continue reading

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Proclaiming the Word; May 27, 2024


2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. This, along with verse 5, is rather heart-wrenching when you realize that it was written shortly before … Continue reading

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Good News; April 29, 2024


Luke 3:18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. I think it’s important to note that John, who was famous for his tart tongue, calling people vipers in verse seven, was … Continue reading

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Peter; March 28, 2024


Mark 14:72 Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. The other Gospels mention … Continue reading

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Parental Discipline; October 11, 2022


Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death. Talk about politically incorrect Biblical truth! In some places, … Continue reading

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Tests; October 8, 2022


Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself.but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. As a teacher for over 40 years myself, I was shocked and saddened recently to see a news item of a college professor who was fired because … Continue reading

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