Category Archives: Discipleship

Like a Bush in the Desert

Posted on March 3, 2016 by wamplerp

Concerning Moab: This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be ruined. Kiriathaim will be disgraced and captured; the stronghold will be disgraced and shattered.   Moab will be praised no more; … Continue reading →

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Like Carmel by the Sea

Posted on March 2, 2016 by wamplerp

As surely as I live,” declares the King, whose name is the Lord Almighty, “one will come who is like Tabor among the mountains, like Carmel by the sea.   Pack your belongings for exile, you who live in Egypt, for … Continue reading →

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Roots by the Stream

Posted on January 25, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord . That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they … Continue reading →

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Do Idols Bring Rain?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by wamplerp

Have you rejected Judah completely? Do you despise Zion? Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed? We hoped for peace but no good has come, for a time of healing but there is only terror.   We … Continue reading →

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Famine and Sword

Posted on January 22, 2016 by wamplerp

Then the Lord said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their … Continue reading →

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Just be Held…

Posted on January 16, 2016 by wamplerp

You are always righteous, Lord , when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? You have … Continue reading →

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Water Streams from Our Eyelids

Posted on January 10, 2016 by wamplerp

“I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins, a haunt of jackals; and I will lay waste the towns of Judah so no one can live there.” Who is wise enough to understand this? Who has been instructed by the … Continue reading →

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A Fountain of Tears

Posted on January 6, 2016 by wamplerp

Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night for the slain of my people.   Oh, that I had in the desert a lodging place for travelers, … Continue reading →

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A Boundary for the Sea

Posted on January 2, 2016 by wamplerp

Announce this to the descendants of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah: Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear: Should you not fear me?” declares the … Continue reading →

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A Swift She-Camel Running Here and There

Posted on December 28, 2015 by wamplerp

“Long ago you broke off your yoke and tore off your bonds; you said, ‘I will not serve you!’ Indeed, on every high hill and under every spreading tree you lay down as a prostitute. I had planted you like … Continue reading →

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