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Synonyms: thirstiness, dryness, parched, craving, strong desire, longing, yearning, avidity, hunger, voracity, keenness, eagerness, lust, appetite, passion, love, crave, want, covet, desire, hunger for/after, lust for/after, hanker for/after, have one's heart set on

Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation

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351. Dirty Feet

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

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Schuyler Rhodes

... ear of fresh corn. But of all the bits and pieces of summer freedom there was one that stood head and shoulders above the rest. This was better than campfires and roasted marshmallows. It was light years ahead of climbing trees, and it was by far the most coveted piece of summer. This piece of summer glory was the simple fact that for nearly two months we did not have to wear shoes. From the time we arrived at the farm, with brief interludes for church and such, until we headed home at the end of August ...

352. The Way of the Fox and the Way of the Lamb

Luke 13:31-35

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Lori Wagner

... looks and acts like a sheep, but it’s a dangerous predator. The fox however is a different story. Because the fox can’t very well disguise as a sheep, (the fox is clearly and overtly a fox), the fox must take different measures to attack his coveted prize: usually the chicken, although a fox can go after rabbits, rodents, and other small animals, including some pets. The fox doesn’t try to look, act, or behave like a sheep. The fox instead pretends to be a vicious predator, but goes after the weak in ...

353. Bigger, Better, Basta!

Luke 12:13-21

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Lori Wagner

... and kingdom, many people see him as merely a rabbi in the Jewish system, able to settle legal disputes and to pass judgments. Jesus refuses this role and instead tells a story. The first thing Jesus says is “Guard yourself against all kinds of covetousness (the Greek word we translate as greed).” In the Jewish tradition, this translates basically to “watch out for idolatry” –the exact opposite sentiment from the shema Jesus adheres to and wants to see actualized in his vision of God’s kingdom on ...

354. Seeing the Truth of Jesus

Matthew 16:13-20

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King Duncan & Angela Akers

... And the second Julia would get the tag labeled Julia 2. There was only one problem: the founders of Apple were Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. And they both wanted the name tag labeled Steve 1. Steve Wozniak was officially recognized as the first employee and given the coveted name tag, but Steve Jobs did not want to settle for being Steve 2. He argued that 0 comes before 1, so he wanted his name tag to read Steve 0. And since no one wanted to argue with this “logic,” Steve Jobs was assigned the employee ...

355. Speaking of Us

Matthew 21:33-46

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Steve Molin

... are 168 hours a week, and yet we begrudge being asked to spend one quiet hour in worship each week to give thanks. The rent God seeks is our abilities. We have been gifted with amazing talents, skills and abilities, but we often dismiss what we can do, and we covet someone else’s talent. The rent God seeks is a portion of our money. Everything we have in this world actually belongs to God, and is simply on loan to us. He asks that we wisely use what we have, and return a portion of it to the work of ...

356. Gideon's Ephod and Death

Judges 8:28-35

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Gary M. Burge

... cf. Judg. 12:9–11). To such an offer, Gideon dutifully declines, declaring piously that only the Lord should rule over them. His declaration notwithstanding, there are numerous indications that Gideon actually does harbor kingly ambitions. After all, he seems to covet royal paraphernalia and takes them for himself (8:21, 26). Some also understand his asking for gold earrings (8:24) as a request for tribute, which was the privilege of kings. This accumulation of wealth, together with having many wives and ...

357. Whose Fault Is It?

Luke 13:1-9

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Wayne Brouwer

... the cry of Job in the seeming meaninglessness of life made painful by compounded hurts. Do you remember the story of Job? He was one of the wealthiest men in the ancient world, with houses, servants, and treasures. He had more of everything than any person could covet. Job was also a devout man, careful to renew his relationship with God each day. It seems, in fact, that God was rather proud of Job. When Satan came calling one time, God bragged to him about Job. “Have you seen my servant Job?” he asked ...

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