Category Archives: Dedication

The Weeping Prophet

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughters of my people!” (Jeremiah 9:1). Jeremiah has been dubbed “the weeping prophet.” Here he … Continue reading →

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“Crucified”

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No there’s a cross for ev’ryone, and there’s a cross for me / The consecrated cross I’ll bear till He shall set me free, and then go home … Continue reading →

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Three Bears

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

There are 8 species of bear in the world: (1) North American Black Bear; (2) Brown Bear (Grizzly); (3) Polar Bear; (4) Asiatic Black Bear; (5) Sun Bear (Honey Bear); (6) Panda Bear; (7) Sloth Bear; (8) Andean Bear. While … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Backsliding

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

John Bunyan (1628-1688) was a Puritan preacher in England. He is best known for writing The Pilgrim’s Progress (From This World to That Which is Come), in 1678. The book sold perhaps 100,000 copies in its first 15 years (Bunyan, … Continue reading →

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Pharoah’s Offers of Compromise

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

Is compromise good or bad? It depends on what is being compromised. Compromise can be a good thing. It may make the difference in whether or not a house sells, or a business transaction takes place. It may make the … Continue reading →

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Practical Atheism

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

Let’s define what is meant. Practical atheism is “holding an intellectual belief in God but thinking, feeling, and behaving as if there were no God” (Rubel Shelly, Atheists on the Church Rolls, quoted by Dick Sztanyo in Practical Atheism and … Continue reading →

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Sacrificing The Abomination

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

“Then Pharoah called for Moses and Aaron, and said, ‘Go sacrifice to your God in the land.’ “And Moses said, “It is not right to do so, for we would be sacrificing the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD … Continue reading →

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Serving Only When it is Convenient

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Bryan Hodge

What would happen if the man-in-need scenario from the parable of the Good Samaritan were recreated? How many would stop to help? John Darley and Daniel Batson, two Princeton University psychologists, conducted a study, in the early 1970’s. Princeton Theological … Continue reading →

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What Would You Give Up?

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Bryan Hodge

Vernon, Florida is a small town located in the state’s panhandle. It, by reputation, is commonly called “Nub City.” This moniker was earned in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. During this time the area was economically depressed. It seems … Continue reading →

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What Does Your House Say About You?

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Bryan Hodge

Whether you realize it or not, your house, car, and personal items may reveal much about you. Malcolm Gladwell writes, “Imagine that you are considering me for a job. You’ve seen my resume and think I have the necessary credentials. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Influence, Dedication, Example, God`s eye | Tagged behavior residues, book blink, college experiment, decor, feeling regulators, friends, God sees, hiring for job, house, identity claims, malcolm gladwell, Proverbs 15:3; Psalm 139:1-4, samuel gosling, telling much about a person from his house, what message are we sending? | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Dedication

The Weeping Prophet

“Crucified”

Three Bears

Thoughts on Backsliding

Pharoah’s Offers of Compromise

Practical Atheism

Sacrificing The Abomination

Serving Only When it is Convenient

What Would You Give Up?

What Does Your House Say About You?

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