Category Archives: religion

Enough!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by wamplerp

There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’: the grave; the barren womb; land, which is never satisfied with water, and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’ – Proverbs 30:15-16 The end of proverbs contains some interesting and odd rhetorical … Continue reading →

Posted in Death and Dying, Discernment, Free Will, God's Love for Us, Heaven, Hell, Love for the Lost, Proverbs, Redemption, religion, Satan, Sin, The Earthly Realm, The Spiritual Realm | Tagged bible, bible study, Christianity, Daily devotional, Fire, Heaven, hell, water | 1 Comment

A Driving Rain that Leaves no Crops

Posted on August 4, 2015 by wamplerp

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops. – Proverbs 28:2-3. I took a day … Continue reading →

Posted in Discernment, Following God, Free Will, Ghana, Haiti, Life Together, Obedience, Proverbs, religion, The Earthly Realm, Trusting God, Wisdom | Tagged bible, bible study, Christianity, Daily devotional, Ghana, Haiti, rain, water | 2 Comments

As Water Reflects the Face

Posted on August 2, 2015 by wamplerp

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. – Proverbs 27:19. This passage is in the running for shortest, but once again the length does not reveal the depth. These few words contain very deep water full … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Death and Dying, Discernment, Discipleship, Following God, God's Love for Us, Heaven, Obedience, Proverbs, reconciliation, religion, The Earthly Realm, The Nature of God, The Spiritual Realm | Tagged bible, bible study, Christianity, Daily devotional, Heart, Soul, water | 2 Comments

Drawing Out of Deep Waters

Posted on July 24, 2015 by wamplerp

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. – Proverbs 20:5 Today’s passage is almost as short as yesterday’s, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in depth…no pun … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Community, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Following God, God's Love for Us, Life Together, Obedience, Proverbs, Redemption, religion, The Nature of God, The Spiritual Realm, Trusting God | Tagged bible, bible study, Christianity, Daily devotional, Heart, Soul, water | 10 Comments

A Horn Raised Up

Posted on July 9, 2015 by wamplerp

Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord , for at his command they were created, and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that … Continue reading →

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Murky Metaphors – Frost Like Ashes

Posted on July 8, 2015 by wamplerp

He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He spreads … Continue reading →

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Lifeguard and Lord

Posted on July 6, 2015 by wamplerp

Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples … Continue reading →

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You Know Me

Posted on July 5, 2015 by wamplerp

You have searched me, Lord , and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my … Continue reading →

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His Love Endures Forever

Posted on July 3, 2015 by wamplerp

Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. to him who alone … Continue reading →

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Live Together in Unity

Posted on June 30, 2015 by wamplerp

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It … Continue reading →