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Author Archives: Bryan Hodge
Parables: Forgiveness
“He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.” – Thomas Fuller “Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it forgoes revenge, and dares … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Parables, Textual study, Thanksgiving
Tagged e.h. chapin, Forgiveness, Luke 7, Matthew 18, the two debtors, the unmerciful servant, thomas fuller
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The Queen of the South and the Men of Nineveh
“The Queen of the South will rise up in judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon … Continue reading
Posted in josephus, Textual study
Tagged Jesus, jonah, judgment, Luke 11, nineveh, queen of sheba, repented, Solomon
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This Coming School Year
Did you know that the term “school,” as used for a place of learning, is derived from the Greek “schole,” which means “leisure”? It seems that the Greek mind so closely connected the concept of leisure with the pursuit of … Continue reading
In The News: China’s New Parental Law
USA Today reported on December 28, 2012 of a new law in China, saying, “Beijing – visit your parents. That’s an order. So says China, whose national legislature on Friday amended its laws on the elderly to require that adult … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged china, family, honor father and mother, in the news, visit parents
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Ceasing Our Work to Fight
In Nehemiah 4:17 we read, “They which builded on the wall, and they that bear burdens, with those that laden, everyone with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand-held a weapon.” I have met some … Continue reading
Why Don’t We Show Appreciation Here and Now?
When did Israel express appreciation for Moses? When he died (Deuteronomy 34:7-8). Not much appreciation was expressed before then, and when they did recognize how great a man he was, it was bit too late to do him any good. … Continue reading
For Husbands and Wives to Consider
In reading Ruth 3:1-3, something interesting can be observed in how men and women treat one another before marriage. Naomi is trying to get Ruth a husband. Boaz is the man in the sights. Therefore, Naomi gives counsel how Ruth might … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Marriage, Textual study
Tagged courtship, husbands, hygiene, naomi, ruth and boaz, the book of ruth, wives
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Take the Lead
“Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another” (Romans 12:10, KJV). “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another” (NKJV). Be devoted to one another in … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Example, Fellowship, Textual study
Tagged example, honor, kindly affectionate, kindness, lead, misunderstood text, preference, preferring, Romans 12
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Blessed are the Peacemakers
Are you acquainted with the name Benjamin Rush? If so, you are an exception to the rule. He is not so well-known today. But, Benjamin Rush was a great man in many respects. In fact, Encyclopedia Britannica says of him, … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, History
Tagged benjamin rush, Forgiveness, john adams, Matthew 5, peacemaker, thomas jefferson
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Our Sacred Honor
When the 56 founding fathers signed their name to the Declaration of Independence, they were basically signing their own death warrants. John Hancock reportedly said, “There must be no pulling of different ways… we must hang together.” Ben Franklin reportedly … Continue reading
Posted in Dedication, Fellowship, History
Tagged abraham clark, america, benjamin franklin, created equal, creator, decalration of independence, dedication, founding fathers, honor, john hancock, martin luther king jr., richard stockton, robert morris, sacred honor, sacrifice, thomas mckean, thomas nelson, unalienable rights
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