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Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPhysical hunger and thirst provide important types of the desire one must cultivate for spiritual resources, realizing that man cannot live by bread alone.
The Beatitudes, Part Four: Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIt is quite rare to see a person who truly hungers and thirsts after God's way, but this is the kind of desire God wants us to have.
Do You Have 'the Hunger'?
Article by John O. ReidWe all have hungers, from a desire for certain foods to a yearning for success. Jesus teaches that we are blessed when we hunger for righteousness.
Your Land Shall Not Yield Its Produce
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Western world is heavily dependent on its ability to produce food. Bible prophecy predicts that famine will be part of the end-time scenario.
The Food Crisis
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsHalf the food which could have been used for human consumption has been lost. Food waste, unfortunately, has been increasing exponentially.

Scarcity Amid Plenty
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe specter of famine has again crept into the public consciousness with spiking food prices, as prophesied in the Third Seal of Revelation 6.

The Four Horsemen (Part Four): The Black Horse
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the heels of the red horse of conflict gallops the black horse and its rider, commonly interpreted as famine. It also includes scarcity resulting from oppression.
Famine (Part Two): Behold, a Black Horse
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsVarious famines in the last century were caused by the despicable cruelty, greed, and corruption of human beings, bringing about large scale death.
Famine (Part One): The Beginning of Sorrows
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFamine is caused by sin, ignorance, foolish farming practices, and inadequate means of transit. The whole world will soon suffer intense spiritual famine.
How God Deals With Conscience (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod orchestrated the repentance of Joseph's brothers by carefully crafted words and enforced solitude to refresh their memories and expose their sin.
Matthew (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe word 'blessed' in the Beatitudes means happy from within, not dependent on circumstances. It comes from having God's spirit and hope for the future.
Fast or Famine
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod has used famine as one of the tools to get the Israelites' attention when they violated the terms of the Covenant with Him, forsaking His holy law.