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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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Cain, Abel & More Problems – Genesis 4

Posted on January 18, 2023 by dkoop

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players,” wrote Shakespeare. “They all have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts.” Remember those familiar words from English Literature? Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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God’s People in Peril – Esther 3

Posted on June 8, 2022 by dkoop

For four years, things have been peaceful in Shushan. Esther has reigned as queen, and Mordecai has tended to the king’s business at the gate. Then everything changed, and all the Jews in the empire found themselves in danger of … Continue reading →

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The Shelter of God’s Forgiveness – Psalm 51

Posted on April 17, 2019 by dkoop

What do you do with a guilty conscience?  A few days after Tax Day, I guy wrote into the IRS and said, “I haven’t been able to sleep since I filed my taxes.  I was not honest with what I … Continue reading →

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