Category Archives: religion

In the Hollow of His Hand

Posted on October 26, 2015 by wamplerp

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

Posted on October 22, 2015 by wamplerp

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

Posted on October 18, 2015 by wamplerp

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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Quietness and Confidence

Posted on October 15, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord ’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.   The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.   My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, … 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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Water of Affliction

Posted on October 12, 2015 by wamplerp

People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity … Continue reading →

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Broken Pieces of Pottery

Posted on October 11, 2015 by wamplerp

Therefore this is what the Holy One of Israel says: “Because you have rejected this message, relied on oppression and depended on deceit, this sin will become for you like a high wall, cracked and bulging, that collapses suddenly, in … Continue reading →

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Dreams of Drinking

Posted on October 8, 2015 by wamplerp

Woe to you, Ariel, Ariel, the city where David settled! Add year to year and let your cycle of festivals go on.   Yet I will besiege Ariel; she will mourn and lament, she will be to me like an altar … Continue reading →

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Driving Rain and a Flooding Downpour

Posted on October 5, 2015 by wamplerp

Woe to that wreath, the pride of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley— to that city, the pride of those laid low by wine!  See, the Lord has one … Continue reading →

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A Shelter from the Storm

Posted on October 1, 2015 by wamplerp

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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