You compared yourself to a young lion of the nations, yet you are like the monster in the seas; And you burst forth in your rivers And muddied the waters with your feet And fouled their rivers. – from Ezekiel 32:2 Nations can be self-deceived about their identity and substance just like individuals. Egypt was […]
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Read Ezekiel 31. Assyria was a towering cedar and God allowed sapling people to bring it down. God is sovereign over the rise and fall of nations. We can take comfort in this and trust him for our country's destiny. America will continue to be mighty. Or it will crumble. Only God knows. Be grateful for this beautiful cedar. Protect
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Yesterday I taught from Psalm 1 and I wish to clarify something. The blessing connected to those who delight and meditate in God's word is not circumstantial. One who delights and meditates in God's word day and night should not expect God to reciprocate with pleasures such as raises, physical health, or other earthly benefits. The
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Below are very basic notes for those who missed How to Read the Bible at Dulins Grove last week. _____ The Bible is the most important and relevant book in existence. It is our mirror, our light, our sword, and our sustenance. We must learn how to read it well. The Bible is
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Like BP’s oil leak, prideful presumptuousness pumps conflict into our lives. The only way to plug the pipeline is to shut our mouths, open our ears, and listen to what people are saying to us. If you’re sifting through strife today, try seeking and receiving wise counsel.
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There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; Another pretends to be poor, but has great wealth. Proverbs 13:7 I do not understand this verse. I looked up the cross references and they all point to a clear principle: it is better to give away temporary material wealth in exchange for eternal