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God is Close

The ongoing conversation in the Book of Job has been carried along by Job and his three friends. This week, we hear a new voice, the voice of Elihu. Elihu has apparently been sitting by and listening to the back … Continue reading

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A Look at Me

This week we will be reading Job 29-33. For me, these are powerful chapters. Job begins by talking about how things were before he lost everything. He recalls days when his life was full of joy. Times when men listened … Continue reading

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Integrity

Known for his patience, Job is a man whose character has been shaped by his relationship with God. In Job 27:5, Job gives us a glimpse of the standard he lives by when he answers a statement made by his … Continue reading

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Where is God?

In Job 23, Job asks a question that I think is common to man. Sum up his thoughts and we hear the question, “Where is God?” Where is God when I hurt? Where is God when evil seems to run … Continue reading

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My Redeemer Lives

In Job 19:25, Job makes an incredible statement. “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth.” The statement comes at a time when Job is feeling the stinging disappointment of failed … Continue reading

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The Arbiter

As we embed the Bible on our hearts, we discover that the Bible is one big story. It is the story of how God wants to walk in the hearts of people and to live in relationship with each one … Continue reading

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I Would Seek God

When looking at the Bible, we notice that it contains different types of literature. Whether it is the parables of Jesus , the narratives (stories) of Genesis, the letters to first century churches, or the history books, each brings something … Continue reading

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A Time for Everything

The New Year is always an exciting time. It is a time of new beginnings, a time for “starting over,” a time for new habits and changes in old ways. A time to recommit to what is important, things like … Continue reading

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The End

We have come to the end. Over the past year, we have read the entire New Testament through together. We have watched God entering the world and the lives of men in an amazing way. Jesus, the One who will … Continue reading

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Victory!

Victory! The Revelation is about victory. Victory through the power of God. Victory of life over death, forgiveness over sin, grace over condemnation, and love over hate. In Revelation 21, John shows us a picture of victory. The New Jerusalem … Continue reading

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