Introduction The art of setting the argument is another way of saying, “Put your opponent on the defense rather than immediately defining your own position.” Far to often Christians live on the defensive in the sense that in their cultural … Continue reading →

Psalm 64 Introduction Another Psalm of David that some consider a lament. I will not argue with that thought, but I see it more like Ps 46, a victory song that is very much aware of needing God’s blessing to … Continue reading →

Introduction Here are some of the reasons people are taught the popular idea of setting boundaries: • I am Feeling emotionally exhausted in this relationship with you.• Whenever I walk away from time with you, I often feel difficulty guilty.• You imply by words or actions … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 5:1-11 Observation One: Oppression, whether by corporate, by the rich, or by the government, eventually leads to a Tea Party (1-5) The circumstances driving the record of these five verses were the direinternal economic crisis generated by a local famine. The famine was layered by the relentless heavy Persian taxation was and … Continue reading →