Category Archives: Christian Community

Gently Flowing Waters

Posted on September 7, 2015 by wamplerp

That is my understanding of Jesus. He is the lion and lamb at the same time. He came to show us the way to be with God, but we are still free to choose the flood. Continue reading →

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Bad Fruit

Posted on August 30, 2015 by wamplerp

I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside.   He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He … Continue reading →

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Severe Pruning

Posted on August 29, 2015 by wamplerp

In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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Wine Diluted with Water

Posted on August 26, 2015 by wamplerp

See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!   Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.   Your rulers are rebels, … Continue reading →

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When to Wait and When to Wander

Posted on August 20, 2015 by wamplerp

I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.”  I have … Continue reading →

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An Enclosed Spring

Posted on August 19, 2015 by wamplerp

You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.  How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much more pleasing is … Continue reading →

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Surely You Know!

Posted on August 6, 2015 by wamplerp

The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance.  This man’s utterance to Ithiel:“I am weary, God, but I can prevail.  Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.  I have not learned wisdom, nor have … Continue reading →

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A Snow-Cooled Drink

Posted on July 26, 2015 by wamplerp

Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.   Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given. – Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Drawing Out of Deep Waters

Posted on July 24, 2015 by wamplerp

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. – Proverbs 20:5 Today’s passage is almost as short as yesterday’s, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in depth…no pun … Continue reading →

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Murky Metaphors – Frost Like Ashes

Posted on July 8, 2015 by wamplerp

He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He spreads … Continue reading →

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