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The Higher Goal of God’s Deliverance

1 Samuel 1:10 “She was very upset as she prayed to the LORD, and she was weeping uncontrollably.” 1 Samuel 2:1-3, 9 1 Hannah prayed, “My heart rejoices in the Lord; my horn is exalted high because of the Lord.  I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy...

The Goal of Selflessness

Genesis 44:33-34 “So now, please let your servant remain as my lord’s slave instead of the boy. As for the boy, let him go back with his brothers.  For how can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? I couldn’t bear to see my father’s...

The Devil’s in the Details

Judges 8:22-27 22 The men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule over us – you, your son, and your grandson. For you have delivered us from Midian’s power.” 23 Gideon said to them, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The Lord will rule over you.”...

Thoughtful Thursday: Debunking Positive Thinking & other Escapes

Job 9:25, 27-28 25 “My days are swifter than a runner, they speed by without seeing happiness. 27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,’ 28 I dread all my sufferings, for I know that you do not hold me blameless.  Job...

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