Monthly Archives: August 2026

Seven Observations about Dealing with Oppression

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

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Who’s In Charge?

Introduction This is almost always a necessary question. The house is burning. Who’s in charge? The policeman, the fire chief, or the owner? It depends. If you watch the owner pointing and screaming, “My child’s upstairs!” The owner is in charge. If … Continue reading

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Lesson from Ps 119

Introduction Let me briefly model for you a means of profiting from Psalm 119:1-8. You will find this refreshing exercise and perhaps inspire your practice of doing something similar daily. My wife and I have found this practice of morning meditation enjoyable and beneficial … Continue reading

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