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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

The Turning Point – Numbers 13-14 Commentary

Posted on January 26, 2026 by dkoop

Our passage is today is the climax or turning point to the history of the first generation of Israelites after the Exodus. This rebellious  doubt was the final blow, the tenth rebellion of unbelief and grumbling within two years. In … Continue reading →

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Avoid Criticism – Numbers 12: 1-16

Posted on January 20, 2026 by dkoop

Have you noticed that critics are all around us? The restaurant critic The movie critic Monday morning quarterbacks Political critics It seems everyone has an opinion on everything. I struggle with being critical and I’m sure you do as well. … Continue reading →

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Avoid Coveting – Numbers 11: 4-34

Posted on January 13, 2026 by dkoop

Once upon time there were two store owners who were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he … Continue reading →

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Avoid Complaining – Numbers 11:1-3

Posted on January 7, 2026 by dkoop

An Aggie family that didn’t get out much went into town to do some shopping. They went into a large store and noticed some elevator doors that got their attention.  The boy asked, “Dad what is that?” The father responded, … Continue reading →

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