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Praying for deliverance

God’s protection was one of the many benefits the people of Israel gained through their relationship with the LORD. Numerous times, when they faced threats from their enemies the Israelites cried out to God for help, but as the nation matured, there was less and less dependence on God and increasing reliance on the surrounding…

Oppressing the poor

“God’s compassion for the poor is reflected in every part of the Bible.” The Mosaic Law protected the poor in various ways such as not charging interest on debts (Leviticus 25:36) and cancelling debts every seven years (Deuteronomy 15:1). “The Bible sees the greatest cause of poverty as others’ greed and desire for power, and…

Turning the world upside down

The Apostle Paul’s gospel message had a very clear and direct point of emphasis that he shared throughout his ministry: eternal life is possible, because of what Jesus Christ did, we can now live forever. Paul explained to the Jews at Antioch in Pisidia, “that what God promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled…

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…

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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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