Old Testament – Page 48 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Punch to the Gut 3 – Job 22

In any trial there is an accusation of wrongdoing that is alleged against someone and then a presentation of evidence to affirm or deny the allegation. A panel of evaluators, a jury, then decides on the

Kick to the Teeth 2 – Job 20&21

There is a website called DelayedJustice.com. “This website is intended to deal with murder, brutality, corruption and hatred—all falling under what we call acts of injustice. We tell the stories

What Goes Around Comes Around – Job 19

According to Mary and Martha, Jesus was too late in coming to deal with their brother Lazarus’ illness (John 11). He had died, but, they said, if Jesus had come he could have healed him. Was Jesus

Slap in the Face 2 – Job 17&18

I have a wonderful friend who really gets upset and offended at people spitting on his stuff, or in front of his house, or, well, just about anywhere. We tease him about it relentlessly. Spitting has been

Punch to the Gut 2 – Job 15&16

Are you getting tired of Job yet? Of the book or the man, that is? Maybe you need to quit studying right now, because this is only round two of a three round match. Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and

Pain Insane – Job 14

I used to play basketball and one day landed on a players foot and rolled my foot over, stretching and stressing that ligament across the top of my foot. It hurt but I didn’t think anything of it

More Anxiety About Court – Job 13

Do you imagine you would be nervous to defend yourself in a court of law? That’s why we have lawyers, right? But what about your lawyer’s nerves? The website Legaler Blog writes some helps

Wisdom Will Die With You – Job 12

1 Corinthians 8:1–3 says, “Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows

Kick to the Teeth – Job 11

In the creative world of role-playing gaming there is a character named Zophar whom fandom.com describes this way: Zophar is the God of Destruction whose only purpose is to spread evil across the universe.

At the End of One’s Rope – Job 10

Can you see that bulldog, tethered to a stake in the yard, pulling at the end of that rope, desperate to get to that squirrel, but he’s at the end of his rope? This gives rise to our expression.

Court Anxiety – Job 9

According to Law and Order Record Retrieval: Subpoenas are legal documents that summon a witness or other important party to attend a court proceeding…you will need to find an appropriate process

Slap to the Face – Job 8

Dead Island is a first person video game in which the player faces zombies on an island. One of the weapons that can be acquired is the “Blunt Speaker,” a baseball like mace without spikes.

Hurt Response, Part B – Job 7

Ever heard of Chronic Pain Syndrome? Wikipedia describes it as: “a common problem that is a major challenge to health-care providers because of its complex nature of poor etiology and poor response

Hurt Response, Part A – Job 6

Inc.com has and article on 7 Warning Signs You’re in a Failing Relationship: Resentment growing in you, disrespect from your friend, dishonesty, distancing by your friend, defensiveness on your friend’s

Punch to the Gut 1 Continues – Job 5

Remember the cartoon Road Runner? Wikipedia’s description is, “Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner are a duo of cartoon characters from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons.

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