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Ephraim on Trial (A Poem on the Justice & Mercy of God)

Lately I’ve been overwhelmed by the mercy and justice of God. Sometimes, usually in the morning, while reading the Bible and praying, I sit in my chair in the presence of Jesus and all I can do is cry. About … Continue reading

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What Do You Thank God For Most? (Thoughts on Psalm 7)

If you could only thank God for one thing, what would it be? Complete the end of this sentence with the first word that comes to mind: “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his (fill in the … Continue reading

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A Psalmist’s Obsession: The Righteousness of God in Psalm 119

One of the easiest ways to understand a portion of Scripture is to look for repeated words. When the writer refers to something several times within a few verses, he’s trying to emphasize that topic. We do that every day … Continue reading

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