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"As It Was in the Days of Noah," Part II
The Warning to Lost People The faithfulness of God in fulfilling His Word resounds in His warnings and in His blessings. The rainbow...

cjoywarner
14 hours ago
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"As It Was in the Days of Noah," Part I
The Ark Encounter Two years ago, I got to visit the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. I had wanted to go for a long time, and...

cjoywarner
Sep 23
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Promises of the Patriarchs: Israel's "Afterward"
Introduction : Solomon said that the end of a thing is better than the beginning (Ecclesiastes 7:8). In some ways, I agree,...

cjoywarner
Aug 3
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The Perfection of Pain: Joseph's Triumph
Imagine a conversation between the Apostle Paul and Joseph in heaven where they discuss Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work...

cjoywarner
Jul 27
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The Grace of Goshen: Jacob's Joy
Jacob, like his son Joseph, probably wondered whatever happened to that blessing that set the tone of his youth--that blessing promised...

cjoywarner
Jul 21
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The Providence of Pain: Joseph's Test, Part III
Background: Some men who ironically thrive under failure fall apart in times of success. But not Joseph. Every sinew of his soul has...

cjoywarner
Jun 30
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The Providence of Pain: Joseph's Test, Part II
Without a doubt, Joseph's profound fear of God not only holds him steady through all his experiences as a slave in Egypt but also becomes...

cjoywarner
Jun 29
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The Providence of Pain: Joseph's Test, Part I
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob--three very human patriarchs who each spoke directly with God and whose prayers and altars are recorded in...

cjoywarner
Jun 19
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The Breaking at Peniel: Israel's Strength
Jacob deserves a bit of grace for being the one of two sons who had a heart for God, despite all his flaws. It is easy to exaggerate his...

cjoywarner
Jun 8
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A Tale of Two Blessings: Jacob's Quest, Part II
Twenty years had passed since the day Jacob set foot in Paddan-Aram with nothing more than his shepherd's staff. At least seven of those...

cjoywarner
Jun 5
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A Tale of Two Blessings: Jacob's Quest, Part I
Introduction : Â Â It's time Jacob got his due--and I don't mean his punishment. We view his life from the viewpoint of the brother he...

cjoywarner
May 4
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The Prosperous Journey: Rebekah's Blessing
Genesis 24: A divine moment, centuries in the making . . . This thrilling narrative of romance and journey is not only the longest...

cjoywarner
Apr 28
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The Death of a Princess: Sarah's Legacy
If Edgar Allan Poe, arguably America's most famous author, could say that the most poetic subject is the death of a beautiful woman, we...

cjoywarner
Apr 27
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Son of Promise: Isaac's Grace
Adam and Eve lost Eden and a future of everlasting life in a garden of beauty and unbroken communion with God, but they took one thing...

cjoywarner
Apr 18
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Journey to Disaster: Lot's Foolishness
How did two men leave from the same point on the map and end up going totally different directions? What spiritual compass directed...

cjoywarner
Apr 13
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The Call to Holiness: Abraham's Faith
"I am the Almighty God; walk before Me, and be thou perfect" (Genesis 17:1). Straight as an arrow, this word from the Lord pierces the...

cjoywarner
Mar 29
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The Well in the Wilderness: Hagar's Hope
Hagar's is such a painful story with no innocent parties. Certainly, Abram is not without blame. We have no record of him consulting...

cjoywarner
Mar 17
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