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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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“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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On Heroes

Posted on 26 August 2024 by Richard

At various times in my Christian life, I have been urged to “git [sic] myself a hero” because “we all need heroes”.  As I’ve grown in Christ, I am learning more and more to test everything I’m told by the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Obadiah

Posted on 29 January 2024 by Richard

If you’re not familiar with Obadiah, there is a brief glimpse of him interacting with Elijah. I have heard messages in which Obadiah was criticized because he worked for the wicked king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Posted on 24 November 2023 by Richard

Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in the United States; I like the holiday more than most: chiefly because it’s hard to commercialize gratefulness. In addition, grateful people are happier people. While there is a multitude of things to be thankful for, … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Thee, Thou, and Thy

Posted on 12 October 2023 by Richard

One of the complaints about older versions of the Bible (such as the Authorized Version, along with others) is the presence of the old words – specifically, “thee”, “thou”, and “thy”. In fact, I used to think that there would … Continue reading →

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