Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

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About Bryan Hodge

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

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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Dogs and Pigs

“For if, after they have escaped the pollution of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.  For … Continue reading

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Thoughts After a Year

It has been more than a year since I was detained, interrogated for hours, denied entry, locked up, threatened with prosecution, and unceremoniously sent home by immigration officials in India.  This writing is designed to explain what happened and provide … Continue reading

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Worshipping as Dogs

“You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only shall you serve” (Matthew 4:10 cf. Deuteronomy 6:13). “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). The affection commonly seen in a … Continue reading

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