Category Archives: Discipleship

Like a River in the Desert

He turned their waters into blood, causing their fish to die. Their land teemed with frogs, which went up into the bedrooms of their rulers. He spoke, and there came swarms of flies, and gnats throughout their country. He turned … Continue reading

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Distant Shores

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. His … Continue reading

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The Flock Under his Care

What does it mean to be the people of God’s pasture and the flock under His care? Continue reading

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Stilling the Surging Seas

You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them. You crushed Rahab like one of the slain; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies. The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you … Continue reading

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Eddying Out – Digging and Dredging

I am in the midst of preparing for an extended trip to Ghana and I decided today was a good day to “eddy out”. I had an interesting conversation via chat the other night with a friend from Haiti.  He … Continue reading

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An Unknown Voice

God says listen to me and you will be satisfied. Continue reading

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Where is their God?

O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble. They have left the dead bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the sky, the flesh of … Continue reading

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Iron Man or Son of Man?

How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the wasteland! Again and again they put God to the test; they vexed the Holy One of Israel. They did not remember his power— the day he … Continue reading

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Given what we Crave

But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High. They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. They spoke against God; they said, “Can God really spread a table … Continue reading

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Things from of Old?

My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told … Continue reading

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