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Give the Meaning

Nehemiah 8:8 They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.. Have you ever watched a news conference on TV and seen the Sign Language interpreter doing their best to translate for the hearing impaired? I remember aContinue reading “Give the Meaning”

Foregoing of Privilege

Nehemiah 5:14 Moreover, from the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, until his thirty-second year—twelve years—neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. It can be a hard thing to NOT accept something that is offered to you, somethingContinue reading “Foregoing of Privilege”

House of Heroes

Nehemiah 3:16 Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth Zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Heroes. Sometimes we wonder if the things we are accomplishing in life really matter. We wonder if theyContinue reading “House of Heroes”

Put in a Pickle

Ezra 8:23-24 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.” 24 So we fasted andContinue reading “Put in a Pickle”

Blessing and Curse

Ezra 6:11 Furthermore, I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. Here in Florida we have these rain showers that are very mysterious. PeopleContinue reading “Blessing and Curse”

Second Exodus

Ezra 1:6 All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings. Déjà vu all over again! Many of us have had the feeling the present moment is really a flashback to some previous experience. We feel like weContinue reading “Second Exodus”

YHWY is There

Ezekiel 48:35b “And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there.” If there is one thing I know, we all gain our identities from an outside source. Our careers, our family, our past experiences all become tags that we use to explain and define who we are. IContinue reading “YHWY is There”

Repeat in Reverse

Ezekiel 43:1-5 Then the man brought me to the gate facing east, 2 and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory. 3 The vision I saw was like the vision I hadContinue reading “Repeat in Reverse”

Snapshots!

Ezekiel 39:19 At the sacrifice I am preparing for you, you will eat fat till you are glutted and drink blood till you are drunk. Snapshots. We have become a world of selfies, instagram posts, Facebook live feeds, Zoom calls and WatsApp. In fact, I have over 20,000 pictures on my computer of our travels,Continue reading “Snapshots!”

Heart of Stone

Ezekiel 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.Continue reading “Heart of Stone”