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O, How the Mighty have Fallen (a lament)

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Joe Chambers

There is none like the Lord; there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. O, how the mighty have fallen in the midst of battle. I am distressed for you, my brothers. Lord, why do you … Continue reading →

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The Drift

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Joe Chambers

It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle… David remained at Jerusalem.    2 Samuel 11:1 It was generally believed that he was about 50 years old or so at this time. … Continue reading →

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The Dance

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Joe Chambers

David was afraid of the Lord that day; he said, “How can the ark of the Lord come into my care?” In King David’s spiritual haste to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to his home town, they all … Continue reading →

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School Shootings (A Lament)

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Joe Chambers

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; The Lord shakes the Wilderness of America. Children have been murdered at a school in Florida. Do not keep silent, … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Say About The Church

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Joe Chambers

“Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” Revelation 21:9 The church gets kicked around a lot these days. Certainly, from those who do not follow Jesus. That even makes sense. Why would they be warm … Continue reading →

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Sacred Companions

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Joe Chambers

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 1 Samuel 18:3 Jonathan’s love entered David’s heart in a way that Saul’s hatred never could. –Eugene Peterson Of all the forces that mark us, … Continue reading →

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Killing Giants

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Joe Chambers

 “Sometimes fear does not subside, and we must choose to do it afraid.”  ~Elisabeth Elliot When have you been most afraid? I could tell you about breaking my leg in the wilderness and lying on the ground for two days … Continue reading →

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How God Sees

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Joe Chambers

The Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. 1 Samuel 17:7 People have always wanted to be like everybody else, to do the popular thing, and the Israelites were no exception. … Continue reading →

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WANTS for 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Joe Chambers

I went to bed on New Year’s Eve at 9:00. I heard no fireworks out here in the woods, but I assume the new year came in with a bang. So, happy new year and all that jazz… I read … Continue reading →

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Joe and Lynette’s eHarmony Epic Failure

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Joe Chambers

In spite of ourselvesWe’ll end up a’sittin’ on a rainbowAgainst all oddsHoney, we’re the big door prizeWe’re gonna spite our nosesRight off of our facesThere won’t be nothin’ but big old heartsDancin’ in our eyes. — John Prine Lynette and … Continue reading →

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