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Not a Popularity Contest

Faith is the center of my existence. As previously noted, I am willing to sacrifice everything to follow my Savior to the Cross (Galatians 2:20). I don’t evaluate things from a human standpoint; the life I now live, I live … Continue reading

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No Approval Needed

You need no human’s approval. Given that reality is quite variable, the only hope you have for solid ground on which to stand is your convictions. In theory, you should be able to read your convictions directly. It’s part of … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s Complaint

Going back to the scattered fragments and passing references from the most ancient sources, we gain a rough outline of the primordial shepherd. Not so much as the one who owns and herds sheep, but as the head of household … Continue reading

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Job 8

Now it’s Bildad’s turn to get it wrong. He continues pressing the false dichotomy and worse. Bildad begins with less courtesy than Eliphaz, suggesting Job is a windbag. His rhetorical question misses the point. This is not a matter of … Continue reading

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