Monthly Archives: June 2006

Bible Study for the Day: Ruth 3-4

The tale of Ruth gives us an important glimpse into the lives of Jesus’ ancestors hundreds of years before Jesus came. In those lives, we see a faithfulness and compassion that was rare in the times of Israel’s judges, yet still persisted in spite of the unfaithfulness so prevalent in the rest of the land at that time. Continue reading

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Bible Study for the Day: Ruth 1-2

In my opinion, one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible is Ruth’s reply to Naomi’s insistence that she return to her family- Continue reading

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Bible Study for the Day: 1 Peter 5

Doing what is right is sometimes the greatest challenge one can face, especially when that challenge is presented in the context of a hierarchy. When one is in charge, it is sometimes difficult not to take advantage of being in charge, and when one is subordinate, sometimes it is difficult not to rebel. This is true in our churches just as much as anywhere in life. We often struggle with the notion of someone being in charge, or struggle with being in charge ourselves. Yet, God established that there are those who are in charge within His Church and those that are to follow. Continue reading

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Bible Study for the Day: 1 Peter 4:7-19

The end of all things is near. Almost 2000 years after that statement was written, it is easy to wonder if that end is any closer now than it was then. Certainly, we have time in our current era if Jesus has not returned yet. Continue reading

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Daily Web Roundup

The Daily Web Roundup is a collection of links to the news, commentary, and information I found interesting or useful today. If you want to read more of what is found in this post, find links to my favorite news, commentary, and information sites at Dennis L Hitzeman’s News Reading List. Continue reading

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