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Wisdom in Marriage – Proverbs 5

Posted on January 22, 2025 by dkoop

Have you noticed the warning labels on various products that should be obvious? For example, a warning label on a wheelbarrow some years ago read, “Not intended for highway use.” A carpenter’s electric drill carried the following warning: “This product … Continue reading →

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Victory Over Sinful Habits – Galatians 5:16-21 Commentary

Posted on November 4, 2024 by dkoop

If Christ’s summary of the law—”Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength” and “Love your neighbor as yourself” (see Matthew 22:34-40)—provides the goal of the Christian life, then what provides the motivation and strength … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Bathsheba – Matthew 1:6

Posted on December 15, 2023 by dkoop

Matthew records another surprising woman in Jesus’ genealogy. Although he does not mention her by name, he describes her as the mother of Solomon and the former wife of Uriah (Matthew 1:6). Bathsheba’s story in the Bible is marked by … Continue reading →

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Flee! And Other Ways to Resist Sexual Immorality.

Posted on September 21, 2018 by dkoop

Why should we avoid sexual immorality?  In 1 Corinthians 6: 15-19 Paul gives us two truths to help us resist sexual immorality and then two action steps.  He expands on this idea of how our physical selves (bodies) are connected … Continue reading →

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