https://www.rickbergen.net Help Plant 1,000 Churches Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:01:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 169531157 https://www.rickbergen.net/?p=2167 https://www.rickbergen.net/?p=2167#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 19:00:39 +0000 Rick Bergen https://www.rickbergen.net/?p=2167 Then their numbers decreased, 
and they were humbled by oppression,
he who pours contempt on nobles
    made them wander in a trackless waste.
But he lifted the needy out of their affliction
    and increased their families like flocks.
The upright see and rejoice,
    but all the wicked shut their mouths.
Let the one who is wise heed these things
    and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.

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