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Moses, called of God to be the Deliverer.87

Ten Egyptian Plagues For Ten Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

A look at how the ten plagues that were pronounced upon Egypt by the Lord, through Moses his prophet, correspond with the ten popular Egyptian Gods of the time.

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A NEW COVENANT – A NEW PEOPLE

Oh, the grace that God has given unto us because of His great love wherewith He loved us. Now we are partakers in His love and grace, together as God’s family, blessed far beyond our realization in this age of grace as His people.

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Jacob blesses his twelve sons.74

Joseph, Birthright Son Of The Covenant The Dreamer

As we study the life of Joseph, we will see the similarities with that of the life of Jacob. We can come to understand that the Lord prepares his prophets by placing them in situations that will allow growth and leadership.

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"Don't Cry Daddy"71

Rachel's Sorrow, Rachel's Joy (a poem)

"Don't Cry Daddy" I knew words were spoken at our front door When my husband said, "Shalom", and nothing more, There was something odd I heard in his tone That compelled me to see who visited our home ...

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"Esau Selling His Birthright" by Hendrick ter Brugghen - c.162771

When Hairy Met Tricky (Genesis 25:19-34)

A young surfer walking along a California beach was deep in prayer when all of a sudden he said aloud, "Lord, grant me one wish!" The clouds parted and a booming voice said, "Because you have tried to be...

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9-11: God's warning to America

There are certain dates in history that are indelibly etched forever on the hearts of all those that lived through them. It’s said that everyone old enough remembers where they were when President John F....

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Meet Two of the World's Most Mysterious Moms

       One is Desiree and I met her at the Kedleston Road campus of the University of Derby while studying for a Masters Degree. It was Easter break, and those who had nowhere to live during those...

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The Time of Jacob's Trouble

Carrie, I told you I studied under the Zola Levitt ministries for a while and I really found it helpful to understand God's relationship to His people the Jews. Their ministry and the ministry of a lot of...

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Adoration of the Shepherds, illustration by Gerard van Honthorst, 17th century Wikipedia67

A Baby Changes Everything

Anyone who has ever had a child knows what your firstborn means to you. You have more pictures of him than any of your other children. That doesn't mean that you love your other children less, it is just that...

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Firstborn of young mothers live longer

We've all read or heard about birth order and its effect on our behaviors: the firstborn is the most sensitive, the youngest excels in school, the middle child craves attention, etc. A recent study offers a...

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