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				<title>Ralph posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1289/#acomment-1291</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:13:49 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Such a nice start of the Morning.</p>
<p>Starting our trek South this week.  Hoping to see you all &#8220;live&#8221;, soon.</p>
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					<a href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/stephenlawes/" data-bb-hp-profile="1" rel="nofollow">Steve</a> posted an update <p>After reading Psalm 139 this morning, I thought I would include a video of a song based on it.</p><p><a target='_blank' href="https://youtu.be/rw3Uho4fy3s?si=zw1zoaBSt2R-6lAi" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/rw3Uho4fy3s?si=zw1zoaBSt2R-6lAi</a></p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: .Unity also means having humility and forgiveness. [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:34:06 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>.<b>Unity also means having humility and forgiveness. When these different ethnic groups and cultures come together in Jesus, conflict is inevitable and can only be overcome through the hard work of forgiveness. All of this is how these believers show the greatest Christian virtue, love, which fulfills the Torah’s greatest commands to love God and&hellip;</b></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 23But I see another law at work in my body, warring [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1286/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:58:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>23But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law.  </b></p>
<p><b>8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? </b></p>
<p><i>  The depth Paul takes in todays reading is huge.  Spend time here, its of high value.  I am going back and reading again.  Very slowly.  I want to get it all.  Thank you again&hellip;</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 22But now that you have been set free from sin and [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1282/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:38:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>22But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.</b><br />
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<b>23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.</b></p>
<p><i>  I read these writings, then I read them again, slowly.  Paul is a strong teacher.  To read&hellip;</i></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1282"><a href="https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1282/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 28 Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1275/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:12:36 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>28 Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”</b></p>
<p><i>   Paul thought so at this moment.  History has shown that Gentiles also had/have listening problems.  The harvest continues, one at a time.  Thank you Lord Yeshua for the gift of Holy Spirit.  Amen</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1242/#acomment-1258</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:33:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="159" href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/tomdoefrel/" rel="nofollow">@tomdoefrel</a></span> yes</p>
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					<a href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/ralphthoren/" data-bb-hp-profile="126" rel="nofollow">Ralph</a> posted an update <p><b>, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”</b></p><p><i>  It was surprising to the early believers that God had offered his mercy to us.  The opportunity to change and return [&hellip;]</i></p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Ralph posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1256/#acomment-1257</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:29:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do you suppose that ethnic group was more eager than others?</p>
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					<a href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/stephenlawes/" data-bb-hp-profile="1" rel="nofollow">Steve</a> posted an update <p>I am always encouraged by the Bereans&#8217; example!</p><p>Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined [&hellip;]</p>					]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Acts 13.32 And now we proclaim to you the good news: [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1246/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:48:47 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Acts 13.32 And now we proclaim to you the good news: </b></p>
<p><b>Acts 13.38 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.</b></p>
<p><i>And</i></p>
<p><b>Acts 13.39 Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.</b></p>
<p><i>   Amen and thank you Yeshua</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: , “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1242/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:01:56 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”</b></p>
<p><i>  It was surprising to the early believers that God had offered his mercy to us.  The opportunity to change and return to our Father..  Thank you Father.</i></p>
<p><i>Amen</i></p>
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Father, root me deeply in You. Where I have relied [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1227/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:44:23 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Prayer</b><br />
<b>Father, root me deeply in You. Where I have relied on my own understanding, control, or strength, draw me back to Your life-giving presence. Help me bear fruit as I remain close to You. Amen.</b></p>
<p><i>שּׁלום</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Luke 16.31. Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1219/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:18:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Luke 16.31. Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”</b></p>
<p><b>   </b><i>My Lord seemed to know the difficulty of his mission, yet onward, he gave it all.  Some gained sight, some have been saved. Some yet live in the dark.  The battle goes on.  Amen</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁלום</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Luke 13:28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1216/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:52:20 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Luke 13:28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.</b></p>
<p><i>Our Lord gets our attention with the above, but then: </i><b>Luke 13:29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of&hellip;</b></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Luke 7.42 When they were unable to repay him, he [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1208/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:37:41 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Luke 7.42 When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?”</b><br />
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<b>43“I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.</b></p>
<p><i>    This verse helps me much.  At times I get confused as to &#8220;why &#8221; do I have such a strong desire to serve?  As allways, my Lord answers&hellip;</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Psalm 114.2Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel His [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1205/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:28:54 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Psalm 114.2Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel His dominion.</b></p>
<p><i>Yesyerday I listened to Netanyahu deliver his message to the UN.  He spoke this line:</i></p>
<p><i>&#8220;We are from Judah, thats why we are called Jews.&#8221;  Now I ponder a bit on the verse above and his statement.  No conclusion, just thoughts.</i></p>
<p><i>,שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1202/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:59:53 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.</b></p>
<p><i>Lukes exhausting listing of the ancestry of our Lord is interesting and thought provoking.</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁךוֹם</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1200/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:43:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.</b></p>
<p><i>Johns Father describes John&#8217;s purpose in the above statement.  Could be an excellent job description for all.</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted a new activity comment</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1194/#acomment-1196</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:32:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I also, yet John was much younger than Peter.</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1181/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:46:20 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer</b></p>
<p><b> </b><i>&#8220;Little children&#8221;  Does that give you a warm safe thought.  Our Lord expresses his care and Love for us.  It also points out our true dependance. On him.   Thank you for this insite.  Amen</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Todays article was certainly worth the read for me.  [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1179/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:23:13 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Todays article was certainly worth the read for me.  .Quote &#8220;John believes that the Jesus you read about in this book is alive and real and can change your life forever.&#8221;</i></p>
<p><i>He is ,he has and he will continue to.  Amen</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 16I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1175/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:53:11 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>16I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.<br /></b><b></p>
<p>27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.<br />28<span>I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.</span></b><br />
<span><i>Thank you Lord.</i></span><br />
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 27But we know where this man is from. When the Christ [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1174/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:55:54 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>27But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”</b></p>
<p><i>The world will always try to steal your identity.</i></p>
<p><i>As I am in my home town, this issue shows up almost dailey.  When considering nudges from the Holy Spirit, I must remember who I identify with.  Thank you Lord for your fulltime help with identity.  I&hellip;</i></p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1166/#acomment-1172</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:20:17 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="159" href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/tomdoefrel/" rel="nofollow">@tomdoefrel</a></span> Yes,  Good choice.  Asks the question.</p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1166/#acomment-1170</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:56:26 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="64" href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/georginasenecke/" rel="nofollow">@georginasenecke</a></span> Great,  what do t-shirts say?</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 24Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1169/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:53:59 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>24Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.</b></p>
<p><i>Eternal life is here. So let’s spend time in prayer this week. Let’s ask for God’s Spirit of wisdom to reshape our vision with true hope, secure belonging, and his&hellip;</i></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:04:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wonder.  If he amswered, &#8220;no, I,m fine just the way I am.&#8221;  Where would story go then?</p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1157/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:50:17 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>37And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”</b></p>
<p><i>   This verse popped out as if the Lord spoke it jusr to.me.  This vetse is for us.  Amen</i></p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let it be today</p>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hallelujah!</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Jesus’ last words to his disciples are “I will be with [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:07:26 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Jesus’ last words to his disciples are “I will be with you.” Jesus’ personal presence will be with his followers until he finally returns to rejoin Heaven and Earth and usher in the fullness of God’s Kingdom.</b></p>
<p><i><b>   Above from the blog.  </b> And as with everything.  This runs true.  His personal presence is why we arise early to be with him.  Its why&hellip;</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 50For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1114/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:49:29 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>50For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother</b>.”</p>
<p>   <i>New family, yet could contain some of the old family.  While we live in the now but not yet, absence of family members (both old and new) can bring on a bit of  meloncholy.</i></p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1102/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:47:52 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Quote</b><br />
<b>“Worry, it’s rarely just about our circumstances. So often our worries are often about pursuit. And it’s what am I chasing? What am I trying to secure?”</b></p>
<p><b>     </b><i>Todays devotion led me to much reflection, yet ended with the lyrics of a well known worship song. &#8220;All I really want is you&#8221;.  Amen</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1077/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:15:44 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.</b><br />
<b>25Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.</b></p>
<p><b>     </b></p>
<p><i>Todays Psalm 73 leaves much to think on.  The temptation of wealth and financial succes is always at the door.  When we have given up certain financial advantages for a closer life with our Lord.  This&hellip;</i></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:38:25 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Still works the same.</p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1057/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:17:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>God gives grace for today, and that grace is enough. You can set down the luggage that belongs to another day and trust that the Father who holds tomorrow is already there.</b></p>
<p><i>     From weekend message and devotional.  This is so valuable for living a life with Yeshua.  Amen</i></p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 1 chronicles:15. As soon as you hear the sound of [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1055/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:46:12 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>1 chronicles:15. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”</b><br />
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<b>16So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer</b>.</p>
<p><i>  This was a&hellip;</i></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:20:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you.  This provided a very interesting study.  </p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:29:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Tom</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: will Israel’s rejection of their shepherd king last [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1037/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:17:32 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>will Israel’s rejection of their shepherd king last forever?  The final section (chs. 12-14) answers with a clear no.  He’s going to pour out his Spirit upon them, so that they repent and grieve over the fact that they rejected their messianic shepherd. </b></p>
<p><i>Reading in the guide opens much prophecy.  Plenty to think on here.</i></p>
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<p><i>שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1032/#acomment-1033</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:40:37 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it a beg for mercy or hope for the world.   I wonder</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 13For You have delivered my soul from death, and my [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1030/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:36:22 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>13For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.</b></p>
<p>  <i>To picture life as David did.  Just allow your imagination to see it and know it.  Amen</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1027/#acomment-1029</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:26:09 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Home, We all long to go home.   The contrast between the King of Babylon and the 3 exiles was/is dramatic.  We can still see it in today’s Babylon.</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: 38In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/1018/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:40:30 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>38In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”</p>
<p><i>  Will the people follow this agreement or does God offer a final solution?</i></p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:05:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="atwho-inserted"><a class="bp-suggestions-mention" data-bb-hp-profile="64" href="https://churchconsultant.org/members/georginasenecke/" rel="nofollow">@georginasenecke</a></span> i agree. That 1st to last connection is good.</p>
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				<title>Ralph posted an update: Out of alignment.  </title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/965/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:07:41 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Ralph posted an update: From the guide:" There will be new humans in a new [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/963/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:21 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the guide:&#8221; There will be new humans in a new world animated by God’s life-giving Spirit and living in a world permeated with God’s love and justice. This is the profound hope of the prophet Ezekiel.&#8221;</p>
<p><i>And I ponder,&#8221;what stage of this transition are we in and am I doing my all for you towards your will.  Am I aligned with my Gods program?   Amen</i></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:43:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had saved vs. 9 for a comment.  You covered well.</p>
<p>שּׁלוֹפ</p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/951/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:17:39 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From Bible project:   &#8220;Israelites are coming to worship their God in the Jerusalem temple as if everything is fine. Outside the temple, however, they are worshiping other gods&#8221;</p>
<p><i>Still happening in churches of today.  Lord help us to learn from the book of Jeremiah.</i></p>
<p><i>Amen</i></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:04:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>.From toays devotional &#8221; But he often gives us daily bread, just enough for today, because daily bread helps us keep close to the giver.”</p>
<p>   Many of us pray for &#8220;the lottery::  give us our lifetime of riches.&#8221;</p>
<p>    In real experience; being financialky thin and thick.  Daily bread is more accurate.  There have been times I wondered about making it&hellip;</p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/941/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:40:12 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>5But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods.</p>
<p>6Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we are sending you, so that it may go well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God!”</p>
<p><i>Whether pleasant or unpleasant. Free&hellip;</i></p>
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				<link>https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/936/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:08:12 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like a spoil of war, declares the LORD.’”</p>
<p>     <i>We are in a spiritual war.  Trust in our Lord, is our only chance.   Amen</i></p>
<p><i>שּׁלוֹם</i></p>
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