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Three Things Rotten in the State of [Any Country]

When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.     But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. Proverbs 28:2 (NLT) Forgive my little rant this morning, but this proverb reminded me of some things that have been rattling … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Hebrews 7

Jesus became a priest, not by meeting the physical requirement of belonging to the tribe of Levi, but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed. And the psalmist pointed this out when he prophesied, “You are a priest forever … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 29

…lest some poisonous weed sprout and spread among you, a person who hears the words of the Covenant-oath but exempts himself, thinking, “I’ll live just the way I please, thank you,” and ends up ruining life for everybody. Deuteronomy 29:18 … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 22

If a man is found sleeping with another man’s wife, both must die. Purge that evil from Israel. Deuteronomy 22:22 (MSG) One of the reasons that I love the journey through the Old Testament is that it helps bring important perspective … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Numbers 30

These are the rules that God gave Moses regarding conduct between a man and his wife and between a father and his young daughter who is still living at home. Numbers 30:16 (MSG) Have you ever read the United States Tax … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Numbers 5

Image via Wikipedia God spoke to Moses: “Tell the People of Israel, When a man or woman commits any sin, the person has broken trust with God, is guilty, and must confess the sin. Full compensation plus twenty percent must … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 22

“If anyone eats from a holy offering accidentally, he must give back the holy offering to the priest and add twenty percent to it.” Leviticus 22:14 (MSG) I was never a “straight A” student. I did well in school, but … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 20

via Flickr and modashell “Set yourselves apart for a holy life. Live a holy life, because I am God, your God. Do what I tell you; live the way I tell you. I am the God who makes you holy.” … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 9

Moses and Aaron entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out they blessed the people and the Glory of God appeared to all the people. Fire blazed out from God and consumed the Whole-Burnt-Offering and the fat pieces on … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Leviticus 6

He must make full compensation, add twenty percent to it, and hand it over to the owner on the same day he brings his Compensation-Offering. He must present to God as his Compensation-Offering a ram without any defect from the … Continue reading

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