Category Archives: Life Together

Cool Waters from Distant Sources

Posted on January 29, 2016 by wamplerp

Therefore this is what the Lord says: “Inquire among the nations: Who has ever heard anything like this? A most horrible thing has been done by Virgin Israel.   Does the snow of Lebanon ever vanish from its rocky slopes? Do … Continue reading →

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She Pours Out Her Wickedness

Posted on January 3, 2016 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Cut down the trees and build siege ramps against Jerusalem. This city must be punished; it is filled with oppression.   As a well pours out its water, so she pours out her wickedness. … Continue reading →

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Broth of Impure Meat

Posted on December 15, 2015 by wamplerp

I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’   All … Continue reading →

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A Well-Watered Garden

Posted on December 5, 2015 by wamplerp

Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?   Is it not to share your food with … Continue reading →

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The Tossing Sea

Posted on December 4, 2015 by wamplerp

And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.”   For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: … Continue reading →

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Peace Like a River

Posted on November 8, 2015 by wamplerp

This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.   If only you had … Continue reading →

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The Envoys of Peace Weep

Posted on October 17, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.   He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the … Continue reading →

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The Fearful Heart will Know

Posted on October 14, 2015 by wamplerp

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice.   Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of … Continue reading →

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Stinking Canals of Egypt

Posted on September 23, 2015 by wamplerp

A prophecy against Egypt: See, the Lord rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt with fear.  “I will stir up Egyptian against Egyptian— … Continue reading →

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Scraps of Cloth

Posted on September 13, 2015 by wamplerp

In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second … Continue reading →

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