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Be Still And Know

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

It is easy to become myopic (nearsighted) in one’s view of life. There are the cares and concerns of this world. There are current events and the issues of the day. There is the steady stream of information and news, … Continue reading →

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Turning The King’s Heart

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“The King’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes” (Proverbs 21:1). What does this mean? Does this mean that every action of a king (or country leader) is … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Methodist/Wesleyan Church (Part 1)

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Ascertaining accurate total numbers is difficult. The Methodist church is greatly divided. There are 23 separate Methodist bodies in the U.S. alone (Frank S. Mead and Samuel S. Hill, Handbook of Denominations, p. 159). “The World Methodist Council is made … Continue reading →

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Climate Change, an Existential Threat?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Let’s define the terms. Climate refers to the long-term weather conditions. “Weather refers to short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location… weather is what you … 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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Better Than Joshua

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Israel had some great leaders in their past, men such as Moses and Joshua. Moses led them to the edge of the promised land. Joshua led them into the promised land. However, Jesus is so much better. Let’s consider how … Continue reading →

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“And Rejoice in Hope” (Romans 5:2; 12:12)

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

What is hope? Biblical hope is more than a mere wish or desire. It is “favorable and confident expectation” (Vine’s). Our hope is based on Jehovah God (Psalm 31:24; 39:7; 71:5; 1 Peter 1:21), God’s word (Psalm 119:49-50, 81-82, 114; … Continue reading →

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In The News: The Coronavirus

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Bryan Hodge

The Coronavirus, specifically COVID-19, has affected nearly all of us in some way. It has dominated the news in the U.S. and around the world for the last several weeks. Travel has been restricted. Schools and universities have postponed classes. … Continue reading →

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Watch The Attitude

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Sometimes, it appears to me, that we are so zealous in stressing the proper form (action) in worship, that we neglect to teach upon the proper attitude. However, both the proper action, and the proper attitude are necessary to be … Continue reading →

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Wisdom for Worry/ Answers for Anxiety

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The word “anxiety” word is from a Latin word meaning “to strangle.” The word “worry” is from an old English word meaning “to strangle.” Adam Clark indicates that the Biblical word, merimnao, can be used of “dividing or distracting the … Continue reading →

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Be Still And Know

Turning The King’s Heart

Denominations: Methodist/Wesleyan Church (Part 1)

Climate Change, an Existential Threat?

Thoughts on Backsliding

Better Than Joshua

“And Rejoice in Hope” (Romans 5:2; 12:12)

In The News: The Coronavirus

Watch The Attitude

Wisdom for Worry/ Answers for Anxiety

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