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The Grass Withers and The Flower Fades

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But the mercy of the LORD … Continue reading →

Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Spider (or Lizard)

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, and it is in kings’ palaces” (Proverbs 30:28). Translations differ on what animal is intended. Some translations think that the spider is intended (KJV, NKJV). Other translations think that the lizard is intended … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses: Children (Continued)

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are contained in the Law of Moses. It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics. We are considering them topically. 6. Value of … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses: Property

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are found in the law of Moses. It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics. We are considering them topically. 1. Property boundaries. … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses: Animal Mistakes

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

Kosher (or Kashrut, meaning “fit” or “proper”) laws concerning clean and unclean food are set forth in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, and other passages. These laws may be summed up this way: (1) Land animals must have cloven hooves … Continue reading →

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Drink Ye All of It and Other Reflections

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

It has been over three years since Covid-19 was first reported in the U.S.A. January 20, 2020 was the date of the first lab-confirmed case in the United States, according to the CDC (CDC Museum Covid-19 Timeline, cdc.gov). Here are … Continue reading →

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Put On… (Colossians 3:12-15)

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

It is said that a tradition sprang up, in the early years of church history, concerning the garments worn following baptism. The historian Philip Schaff wrote, “During the week following, the neophytes wore white garments as a symbol of purity” … Continue reading →

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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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Spiritual Growth: (#3) Motivation/Necessity

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

Johnny Ramsey was one of the instructors when I attended Brown Trail School of Preaching. One of his classes was General Epistles (James – Jude). He taught us to remember each chapter by one key point. He provided the following … Continue reading →

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5 Great Things: (#5) The Great Adversary

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

We come to the final chapter in the book of 1 Peter. It reminds us that we have a Great Adversary, who seeks to devour us. Let us notice 1 Peter 5:8-10. “Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary the … Continue reading →

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