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Lessons from the wilderness: Moses, part 2

Lessons from the wilderness: Moses, part 2
God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” Exodus 3:4 Moses changed in the wilderness. He went from a brash, impulsive reactionary to a man of humility, relying on God. This was not an overnight process, but possibly lasted for 40 years. It was in this wilderness that Moses…
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Lessons from the wilderness: Moses

Lessons from the wilderness: Moses
Another visitor to the wilderness was Moses. Unlike Abraham, Moses was unprepared to be in the wilderness. He fled from the palace to the desert and lived in Midian. Moses had some faith as well as a royal education. He thought that if he just identified his people, stood up with them, he could rescue…
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Lessons from the Wilderness: Abraham

Lessons from the Wilderness: Abraham
Wilderness can be a lovely idea but Biblical wilderness is a harsh place. It usually refers to a desert region with extreme temperatures and a scarcity of water. God often uses wilderness in dealing with His people. Since I sometimes find myself in a spiritual wilderness, I want to look at what God has told…
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The Desert in Bloom: Our Promised Future

The Desert in Bloom: Our Promised Future
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing… Isaiah 35:1-2 The stunning beauty of a desert in bloom is not just because of its visual splendor, but also because it seems unexpected. We typically experience the…
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