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Thoughts on Anthony Bourdain

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Bryan Hodge

What was it that made me like Anthony Bourdain? It was not his religious beliefs. He was not religious to my knowledge. It was not his politics. We were politically, I think, very far apart. It was not his profanity. … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 1)

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

Each one of us should be a student, a careful student, of God’s word. Numerous passages emphasize this point (e.g. Psalm 1:1-3; 119:104; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 7:21-23; 22:29; John 12:48; Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:15-17; Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

Emotions have a place in the lives of the godly. Let’s consider some things which should bring us joy. 1. David worshipped with joy. He wrote, “I will praise You, O LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of … Continue reading →

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Weeping

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Real men don’t cry,” we are told. However, this saying is not in agreement with the Bible. In the Bible, godly men and women wept. Let’s consider some things which caused them to weep. 1. Abraham wept over Sarah’s death. … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Folks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

I’ve heard people say things like, “I’m just an ordinary person. What can I do?” They reason that since they lack formal or specialized training and eloquence of speech they are useless in the service of God… The truth is, … Continue reading →

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Observations Aloft Mt. Carmel

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

As we consider Elijah and his courageous stand atop Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18), I believe there to be several observations which needs to be made by modern man. After all, these things of old were recorded for our learning … Continue reading →

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Church Growth

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Problem Stated Christians today have become discouraged. In our classes, we read the book of Acts. We see how rapidly the church expanded during this period of time. Then we turn, examine ourselves, and want to know why similar results … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The context: Death was near. Jesus knew it. He, with concern for His disciples, prayed. Let us observe for whom and what He prayed. 1. Himself (John 17:1-5) “Father, the hour has come” (John 17:1a). The reference is to the … Continue reading →

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Making It Understandable

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

It is sometimes frustrating for preachers, and members of the church, who are trying to teach the Bible to others. People can think technically, and deeply when they want. If the job, or school demands that they learn something new, … Continue reading →

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The Unpardonable Sin

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

I was studying with an eighty-seven year old woman. She was a Methodist, who had never been baptized in the right way, or for the right reason. She wanted to be, and later would be, but at this point she … Continue reading →

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