Daily Archives: April 22, 2013

a firm and steady heart

Psalm 112 This wisdom psalm contrasts two hearts.  The heart of the wicked desires selfish things, and those desires will perish with it.  If he sees a righteous man honored, he gets angry.  Why? The heart of the righteous fears … Continue reading

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off limits?

Isaiah 23 Tyre had built itself up as a major economic hub of the world at its time.  It had prostituted itself to the surrounding nations to such an extent that everyone depended on its trade.  It was unthinkable that … Continue reading

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