Category Archives: Discipleship

Drinking no Water

The blacksmith takes a tool and works with it in the coals; he shapes an idol with hammers, he forges it with the might of his arm. He gets hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows … Continue reading

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I Belong to the Lord

But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen.   This is what the Lord says— he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, … Continue reading

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Rivers into Islands

Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.   Let the wilderness and … Continue reading

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The Poor and Needy Search for Water

“The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will make rivers flow on barren … Continue reading

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In the Hollow of His Hand

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.    Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground … Continue reading

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Water in the Wilderness

The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, … Continue reading

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Broad Rivers and Streams

You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my power!   The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can … Continue reading

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Slaying Sea Monsters

In that day, the Lord will punish with his sword— his fierce, great and powerful sword— Leviathan the gliding serpent, Leviathan the coiling serpent; he will slay the monster of the sea. In that day— “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: … Continue reading

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The Dew of Morning

Lord , you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.    Lord our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor.   They are now dead, they … Continue reading

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A Shelter from the Storm

Lord , you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.   You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a … Continue reading

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