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When War Reaches the Gates
Judges 5 is Deborah and Barak’s song of victory following the events of Judges 4, but understanding the song requires knowing what brought Israel to this point. After the death of Ehud, “the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD” (Judges 4:1). God allowed them to fall under the oppression…
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When Your Feet Are Still Showing
Scripture: “Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” — Psalm 119:114 I was never especially gifted at hide-and-seek. For one thing, I laughed. For another, I once believed that standing behind a curtain made me completely invisible, even though my feet were clearly sticking out. Apparently, childhood logic insists…
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The Safest Place on Earth
Psalm 119:114 “Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” There are moments when the soul grows tired. Not necessarily from great tragedy, but from the steady accumulation of ordinary burdens. Another decision. Another disappointment. Another night of unanswered questions. Sometimes we wish we could simply step away from it…
