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Economic Advice

The earth is also polluted by its inhabitants, for they transgressed laws, violated statutes, broke the everlasting covenant.  Therefore, a curse devours the earth, and those who live in it are held guilty. . . Isaiah 24:5-6 Polluted – It’s the economy, stupid!  Everyone is concerned.  Everyone is worried (almost everyone).  But no one seems…
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A Strange God

“And when God made me wander from my father’s house, I said to her . . .” Genesis 20:13 Wander – Abraham’s faith is legendary.  His long relationship with YHWH establishes blessings which we enjoy today.  But Abraham’s perception of the character of YHWH is often at odds with our “refined” view.  Consequently, we tend…
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Who Wins The Race?

“You will be hated by everybody because of my name; but it is the person who remains faithful to the end who will be saved.” Matthew 10:22 Remains Faithful – There is one word significantly missing from contemporary Christian vocabulary.  That word is perseverance.  The Greek word, hupomeno, is used more than twenty times in…
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Damage Assessment

“Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Matthew 10:34 Sword – If you’re serious about Yeshua’s declarations, this one must upset you.  Don’t the angels sing, “Peace on earth”?  Isn’t the gospel a message of peace with God?  Then how…
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Hebrew Prophecy

“Who knows, God may turn and relent and withdraw His burning anger so that we will not perish.” Jonah 3:9 Who Knows – “Hebrew prophecy was not meant to come true.”[1] Before your head explodes, think more deeply about what Kauffman suggests.  The startling fact of Hebrew prophecy is that most of it is contingent…
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