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Christian, lover-of-knowledge, Texan, and other things.

Quotable Job – part 7

Posted on 23 November 2025 by Richard

…wast thou made before the hills? (Job 15:7b) We read this verse as part of our church’s ongoing study of the book of Job. When I see verses like this one, it sets me thinking — in this case, this … Continue reading →

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Quotable Job – part 6

Posted on 29 September 2025 by Richard

My apologies – things got busy and I left putting these out; I’m not quite out of good quotes. Here’s another one: O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom. (Job 13:5) This reminds … Continue reading →

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Quotable Job – part 5

Posted on 3 July 2025 by Richard

Today’s verse is also well-known in the world of music: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: (Job 19:25) There is a hymn that pretty much starts with … Continue reading →

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Quotable Job – part 4

Posted on 28 June 2025 by Richard

One of the reasons I am posting these is that it seems to me that the book of Job is overlooked; over the years, I have heard multiple messages on Job 1-2, and on Job 42, but seldom any messages … Continue reading →

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Quotable Job – part 3

Posted on 25 June 2025 by Richard

I don’t have any particular number of these; we’ll see how many I find. Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him: (Job 13:15a) What a sublime expression of faith! I don’t live at this level; it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Quotable Job – part 2

Posted on 21 June 2025 by Richard

In certain circles, today’s quote is rather well-known: …He knoweth the way that I take: and when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. (Job 23:10) If you are familiar with the work of the late Ron … Continue reading →

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Quotable Job – part 1

Posted on 19 June 2025 by Richard

At our church, we have been studying Job for a while, and I’ve been struck by the great quotes that can be found in this book of the Bible. I thought I would post some of them here. These will … Continue reading →

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“If we say”

Posted on 14 May 2025 by Richard

This thought is based upon three verses in the first chapter of the little book of I John. The phrase above occurs three times: Let us consider the last one first – it covers our past: Why do we make … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Cain

Posted on 3 March 2025 by Richard

A while back, I did some writing about despised Bible characters. I added a similar post last year about Obadiah. I think that the reason for this I’ve heard preaching or teaching about these characters that doesn’t treat them as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Separation

Posted on 10 September 2024 by Richard

Christians are supposed to be separated from the world; this post is not arguing that point – instead it is to point out that there is teaching (I don’t know how prevalent it is) about separation that is wrong. I … Continue reading →

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