Moses says choose a king God selects for Israel
The article recalls Moses final sermon guiding Israel to appoint a king who adores secular duties while priests handle spiritual matters, warning of dangers in separating church and state and outlining the criteria for legitimate leadership under Deuteronomy 17.
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Moses
Ancient warnings on kings and centralized power
The passage reflects on biblical rules for ancient kings, noting Solomon and later rulers violated limits on horses, marriages, and wealth while meditating on God’s laws. It argues centralized government with heavy bureaucracy harms citizens, urging Canadians to tax sparingly and rely on self-help, with more to come next week.
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Simple pleasures in a week of home projects
The writer reflects on small, everyday joys from a week spent puttering at home and in the shop. They describe tidying the space, lighting the entrance, replacing a back door, and pursuing numerous small dreams through patient, steady effort.
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Simple pleasures from a quiet home workshop days
A diaristic account of ongoing DIY projects around a house. The narrator describes building a garden bench, reusing doors as a headboard, reupholstering an antique chair, sanding and finishing, and tidying tools and totes. Reading, walking dogs, and enjoying the scent of wood frame these simple pleasures.
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Reflection on catastrophe urge to seek salvation now
A reader shares thoughts on the Italy earthquake disaster and asks if people are ready for the unexpected. He cites 2 Corinthians 6:2 urging immediate salvation and reflects on God’s control of life and daily provision. The piece mixes faith with concern for those harmed and the living.
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