Category Archives: Christian Leadership

Wave upon Wave

Posted on February 21, 2015 by wamplerp

I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul.  I say to God: Do not declare me guilty, but tell me what charges you have against … Continue reading →

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Someone to Bring us Together

Posted on February 20, 2015 by wamplerp

My days are swifter than a runner; they fly away without a glimpse of joy.   They skim past like boats of papyrus, like eagles swooping down on their prey.   If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Clouds

Posted on February 17, 2015 by wamplerp

My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and they come to an end without hope.   Remember, O God, that my life is but a breath; my eyes will never see happiness again.   The eye that now sees me will … Continue reading →

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Intermittent Streams

Posted on February 15, 2015 by wamplerp

Then Job replied: “If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been impetuous. The arrows of the Almighty … Continue reading →

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Religiosity over Relationship

Posted on February 14, 2015 by wamplerp

But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him.   He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.   He provides rain for the earth; he sends water on the … Continue reading →

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Water for our Thirst

Posted on February 8, 2015 by wamplerp

You came down on Mount Sinai; you spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and laws that are just and right, and decrees and commands that are good. You made known to them your holy Sabbath and gave … Continue reading →

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Eddying Out – God News

Posted on February 5, 2015 by wamplerp

Well this is my 225th post and I felt like I needed to eddy out today and take a breather.  The passages from Ezra and Nehemiah have not been particularly challenging, like a series of class II rapids with no … Continue reading →

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The “Superbowl” of Sermons

Posted on February 3, 2015 by wamplerp

…all the people came together as one in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the teacher of the Law to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel.   So … Continue reading →

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Strong Walls

Posted on February 1, 2015 by wamplerp

The repairs next to him were made by the priests from the surrounding region. Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house; and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside … Continue reading →

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Stone by Stone

Posted on January 31, 2015 by wamplerp

The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and put its doors with their bolts and bars in place. Next to them, repairs were made by men from Gibeon … Continue reading →

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