Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

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About Bryan Hodge

I am a minister and missionary to numerous countries around the world.

Cinco de Mayo

On May 5, there will be a celebration.  Some cities have parades.  Mexican culture is celebrated.  Restaurants and bars have specials. What is it all about?  Some have no idea.  It is just an excuse for a party.  Others mistakenly … Continue reading

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A Lion is Outside

“The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!  I shall be slain in the streets!” (Proverbs 22:13). “The lazy man says, ‘There is a lion in the road!  A fierce lion in the streets!’  As a door turns on … Continue reading

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Foxes, Birds, and Jesus

“There a certain scribe came and said to Him, ‘Teacher, I will follow you wherever You go.’  And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to … Continue reading

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Don’t Muzzle An Ox

“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain” (Deuteronomy 25:4 cf. 1 Corinthians 9:9; 1 Timothy 5:18). This may concern a rented or borrowed animal.  Consider these words, “There are two basic options for the identity … Continue reading

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Earth Day

The father of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin.  He was deeply concerned over the Cuyahoga River in Ohio catching fire (June, 1969) and the Santa Barbara, California oil spill (January. 1969).  Nelson recruited Denis Hayes (commonly dubbed … Continue reading

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Demons and Swine

“Now a large herd of swine was feeding there near the mountains.  So all the demons begged Him, saying, ‘Send us to the swine, that we may enter them.’  And at once Jesus gave them permission.  Then the unclean spirits … Continue reading

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Even the Dogs

“Then she came and worshipped Him, saying, ‘Lord, help me!’  But He answered and said, ‘It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.   And she said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the little … Continue reading

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Dogs and Hogs

Dogs and hogs are both intelligent animals.  Both frequently appear on lists of the most intelligent animals.  However, there are things that are not appreciated or valued by these animals.  Consider how Jesus used this in his teaching.  “Do not … Continue reading

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Pigs with Gold Rings

“As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion” (Proverbs 11:22). The book of Proverbs contains many wise sayings, that set forth advice and general truths for life.  These are designed to … Continue reading

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Fattened Cows

Well-fed bovine cattle can be very large.  The tallest and largest breed is the Chianina.  In this breed, a cow (female) can be 5 feet tall, and more than 2,000 pounds and a bull can be 5 ½ feet tall … Continue reading

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