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A troubled heart

One of the primary complaints God had against the Israelites when he sent them into exile was their lack of concern over the wicked state of their nation (Amos 8). The prophet Amos “used the illustration of a ‘sieve’ to show that God would sift out every evil thing that had been committed and not…

No distinction

Peter was the first apostle to preach the gospel to a non-Jewish audience. Peter was sent to a man named Cornelius who was a Roman centurion. When Peter arrived at Cornelius’ house, he told Cornelius, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation”…

Complacency

Complacency is a serious sin not only because God hates it, but because it does so much damage to our spiritual health. “The word ‘complacency’ (Isaiah 32:11, NLT) refers to where we place our trust. Complacent people seek peace and security by trusting external things—possessions, titles, wealth, appearance, and so on—yet these are fleeting…Complacent people…

A word of encouragement

The Apostle Paul was God’s chosen instrument to tell the non-Jewish people throughout the world that Jesus Christ died to pay the penalty for their sins (Acts 9:15). Initially, Paul was sent out by the Holy Spirit to the Island of Cyprus with Barnabus, a native of the island (Acts 4:36; 13:4-5). Later, Paul and…

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About Me

Calleen Hough is an author and blogger and has been studying the bible for more than 40 years. She is the founder of the Partnership of Women Experiencing Rape ministry. The purpose of this ministry is to provide spiritual insight and instruction to women that are recovering from rape. Calleen is a proud mother of three adult children and three grandchildren. She attends Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, WA.

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