Monthly Archives: February 2012

Revelation: The story comes full circle

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

We often refer to being ‘fed’ by God’s Word. You could even think of the various biblical genres as different kinds of food. To me, the letters to the churches are like a thick, juicy steak, something you can really … Continue reading →

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The prophets: God’s messengers, calling his people back

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

So, you decided to read the Bible straight through from the beginning. [This isn’t the only way to read it, or necessarily the best. But for some reason we all seem drawn to read Scripture this way from time to … Continue reading →

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Walking with the wise: Learning from the Bible’s poetic wisdom

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Proverbs 13:20  Sounds like good advice, doesn’t it? Thankfully, the Bible provides a number of books that we refer to as ‘wisdom literature.’ Last week, we … Continue reading →

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