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| Episode 251 | Cookie Slogan | So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12 - ESV) | Make Your Own Headlines is a daily podcast striving to help you make the grace of God your top story. With Dow Welsh, pastor of Holland Avenue Baptist Church. | Follow Make Your Own Headlines on your favorite podcast outlet below. | iTunes | https://tinyurl.com/make-itunes Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/make-spotify Amazon Music | https://tinyurl.com/make-amazon YouTube | https://tinyurl.com/myoh-youtube | For more info: Visit hollandavenue.com and listen to the weekly sermon podcast at https://tinyurl.com/habc-sermons | Intro music: "Marty's Story" from https://seeds.churchonthemove.com/resources/music | Thanks to: Samson for making a super cool Go Mic http://www.samsontech.com/ Auphonic for making a super cool audiogram tool https://auphonic.com/ Audacity for making a super cool recording tool https://www.audacityteam.org/ Cube Whidden for making and coding lots of super cool stuff https://www.linkedin.com/in/cube-whidden-901b7712 Content help today from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207%3A12 and version=ESV https://southfloridareporter.com/over-3-billion-fortune-cookies-are-produced-each-year/

May 30, 2021. What does the Trinity mean for us? Why does it matter? And perhaps most important, what do the readings for today reveal about all the ways that God shows up in our world? Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17 *** Transcript *** Today is Trinity Sunday, so I kinda feel like I should probably be standing up here in front of you who are in your pews, in front of you who are in your homes, and eloquently explain the doctrine of the Trinity, perhaps even using a three-leafed clover metaphor, they way St. Patrick did centuries ago. On the surface, the idea of the Trinity seems pretty straightforward — three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God. Simple enough, right? The reality is that life is not that simple, and as Mr. Jesse was saying, so much change happens naturally — and then on top of that, in the last year all of the “change to the change.” (I love that phrase.) And the reality is around the Trinity, wars have been fought, and people have died, because of differences in understanding the Trinity. And yet the Trinity stands, and we confess it here at Christ Lutheran every week. In the creeds we claim the Father, the Son, and the Spirit as three persons in this Triune God. And it's one of the greatest mysteries of our faith. I'm sure you will be relieved to hear that I will not attempt to sort out two millennia of conversations, battles, arguments, and council doctrines on the Trinity today. Far more important for us, I believe, is what does the Trinity mean for us? Why does it matter? And perhaps most important, what do our readings for Trinity Sunday reveal about all the ways that God shows up in our world? Psalm 29 paints this picture of God in waves crashing on the ocean, in the flashes and booms of powerful storms, and in the silent and formidable presence of enormous trees that are centuries old. God's majesty surrounds us, overwhelms us, and although it touches us, we can't quite bear to touch it. This is God, creator of the universe, deserving of glory, before whom none of us, truth be told, are quite ready to stand. The full majesty of God makes us quake in our boots, at least a little bit. In Isaiah, we enter a vision of God called Yahweh, seated on a throne, surrounded by seraphs singing “Holy, holy, holy!” Isaiah is called into a swirl of turmoil and anxiety of a community that has just lost their king of 30 years. Talk about change! Isaiah feels completely inadequate, and it's no surprise that his first response is, “Woe is me! I am unclean, and yet I have seen the Lord!” In a miracle of grace, God prepares Isaiah, so that he can cry, “Here am I. Send me!” And God prepares not just Isaiah, but us, you and me, to go out as witnesses to this grace. Jesus, God-in-flesh, tells Nicodemus about the intimate connection between Christ in his humanity, and us in our humanity. God came to us in Christ to bring life and redemption, to embody the love and promise, and to be in relationship with us, on our terms. And in that relationship, because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, our brokenness is redeemed, and our joy is made complete. In Christ, God enters fully into our suffering, as well as our joy. God goes through all these changes that we've been talking about with us. God is with us in that. God-in-flesh embraces our grief, and shows us through the resurrection that death and loss will not be the final word. God enters our joy, and revels with us in the beauty of creation around us. Jesus-God sits with us, eats with us, laughs with us, cries with us. Because God revealed God's self to us in Jesus, we know that God is not only majesty and splendor and power, but intimately involved in our everyday life. Because God became fully human, we know that we are never alone. We have a God who understands what it means to be human. And interwoven in all of this is the Spirit, perhaps the most mysterious aspect of the Trinity. Jesus tries to explain this to Nicodemus, too. “The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.” The Spirit empowers us to recognize who we are as children of God, and it is only through the Spirit that we call God Abba, Father. The Spirit breathes life to dry bones in the desert, anoints and calls the apostles in fire at Pentecost, calls Jews and Gentiles alike to baptism in the days of the early church. “The wind blows where it chooses...” And as we read this passage again 2000 years later, we can perhaps be comforted by knowing that even Nicodemus, teacher though he was, didn't understand it fully. He badly wanted to understand, wanted in a way to touch Jesus, but then found that he just couldn't get there. Just as Isaiah felt overwhelmed by his experience of God, so did Nicodemus. The Trinity is complex, and it's defied definition for millennia now. So, for today, it seems enough to trust that in the Trinity, our God is all things for us — majesty and power, a fellow traveler intimately acquainted with our human experience, and one who tells us who we are and empowers us to witness to the world. And when all of these things come together in the one God, something happens that goes far beyond division of labor, each person filling their appointed role. It cannot be adequately captured in any one metaphor, although I am sure you can imagine that doesn't stop me from trying. In Quest for the Living God, Catholic feminist theologian Elizabeth Johnson describes the Trinity as three persons in a dance that never ends. She writes, “The three circling around in a mutual dynamic movement of love, God is not a static being, but a plentitude of self-giving love, a saving mystery that overflows into the world of sin and death to heal, redeem, and liberate.” Johnson presents an image of God in relationship with God's self, equal, fully grounded in love. This is the motivation for creation — God did not create the world to follow law or do God's will, but to be in loving relationship with God, with us, and with the rest of creation. And the Trinity is one of the greatest mysteries of our faith. As hard as we may try to neatly define and understand the Trinity, we discover as Nicodemus did that God will not be contained. Paul tells us that we've been given the Spirit of adoption as children of the Triune God. We are adopted into that love that overflows into our broken world. We are intimately integrated into the mysterious, creative, moving, loving, healing, inspiring, transforming Trinity. We, along with all creation, are invited to the dance, which never stops evolving as creation continues, 2000 years after Nicodemus struggled to wrap his mind around the mysteries of God. Jesus tells Nicodemus, “The wind blows where it chooses... and so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” We are, Paul tells us, adopted into the Trinity, and we are called to follow the Spirit where it chooses. Not to understand, not to define, certainly not to limit — for ours is a God who will not be so easily contained. We as God's beloveds are invited to enter the sacred dance, and empowered to join Isaiah in saying, “Here I am, send me!” We're children of the Triune God, and we follow the wind. Thanks be to God. *** Keywords *** 2021, Christ Lutheran Church, Webster Groves, sermon, podcast, transcript, YouTube, video, Pastor Meagan McLaughlin, Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 29, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17, Quest for the Living God, Elizabeth Johnson, Jesse Helton

When you read the term “toxic people,” who comes to mind? A coworker? A family member? Someone at church? Maybe it's a group of people who feed off of one another in the worst of ways. What makes someone toxic? What's the difference between a toxic person and someone who's broken and needs extra love? How do you know when it's time to walk away from a toxic person? In this “best of” episode of God Hears Her, Elisa and Eryn take us through a previous conversation with Gary Thomas who will be leading us in a discussion of how to recognize and when to walk away from toxic people.   About our guest:  Gary Thomas is the best-selling author of over 20 books including the topic of today's show: When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. Gary serves on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 35 years. They have three adult children and a granddaughter.   Notes and Quotes:  “Walking away isn't always a statement of failure; it's a statement of strategy.” If we let toxic people control our thoughts and focus, then we lose sight of the purpose God has for us. “Here's my voice, here's my mission” . . .  and don't let a toxic person distract you from that mission. Women in their fifties will look back at the toxic people from their twenties and laugh at how insignificant those people have become in their lives. “Gaslighting is when somebody makes you feel like you're crazy when you are speaking the truth.” “When you question your own sanity, they are destroying your foundation.” “All toxic people are difficult, but not all difficult people are toxic.” “Toxic people love to act in a toxic manner. Healthy people will occasionally act in a toxic way.” “Toxic people often use toxic language. . . . They don't want you to act like a Christian to please God, they are using your desire to please God as a weapon to control you.”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned In Show:  Show Notes on godhearsher.org God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Order Gary's book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3kt8eyp  Free eBooklet to Download: When Violence Comes Home: Help for Victims of Spousal Abuse https://discoveryseries.org/courses/when-violence-comes-home/ Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy Gary's Instagram: garythomasbooks   Verses Mentioned in Show:  John 15:8 NIV “This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A8&version=NIV  Mark 11:12–25 Jesus Curses a Fig Tree https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A12-25&version=NIV  Matthew 6:33 NIV “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A33&version=NIV  Matthew 7:6 NIV “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A6&version=NIV Matthew 22:37 NIV Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A37&version=NIV  Jude 1:1 NIV “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude%201&version=NIV 

Links from Today’s Show: Mike Spaulding’s Go Therefore Conference: https://coachdavelive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-Conference-Flyer-revised2.pdf Bobby Lee’s Music Video: https://coachdavelive.video/video/3121/we-fight-like-warriors?channelName=Bobbylee Coach’s Latest: America Needs a Tourniquet Generation: https://coachdavelive.com/weekly-word/america-needs-a-tourniquet-generation Hebrews 5:12-15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews+5%3A12-15&version=KJV Coach Dave LIVE Always find Coach at […]

06/06/2021Tim ChampColossians: Since I Died!, Part 2Colossians 3:12-14I Peter 2:9

| Episode 204 | Know Name | And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12 - ESV) | Make Your Own Headlines is a daily podcast striving to help you make the grace of God your top story. With Dow Welsh, pastor of Holland Avenue Baptist Church. | Follow Make Your Own Headlines on your favorite podcast outlet below. | iTunes | https://tinyurl.com/make-itunes Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/make-spotify Amazon Music | https://tinyurl.com/make-amazon YouTube | https://tinyurl.com/myoh-youtube | For more info: Visit hollandavenue.com and listen to the weekly sermon podcast at https://tinyurl.com/habc-sermons | Intro music: "Marty's Story" from https://seeds.churchonthemove.com/resources/music | Thanks to: Samson for making a super cool Go Mic http://www.samsontech.com/ Auphonic for making a super cool audiogram tool https://auphonic.com/ Audacity for making a super cool recording tool https://www.audacityteam.org/ Cube Whidden for making and coding lots of super cool stuff https://www.linkedin.com/in/cube-whidden-901b7712 Content help today from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%204%3A12 and version=ESV

05/09/2021Tim ChampColossiansA Clear PictureColossians 1:15-23Philippians 2:6; John 10:30, 37-38, 12:45John 1:1-3, 14:6Ephesians 1:22-23Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 1:18

1 Corinthians 15:12-27The Resurrection of the Dead12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; 14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified of God that he raised Christ—whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised. 17 If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have died[a] in Christ have perished. 19 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.[b] 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22 for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end,[c] when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For “God[d] has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is plain that this does not include the one who put all things in subjection under him.

05/02/2021Tim ChampSeries: ColossiansPaul's Prayer, Part 2Colossians 1:9-14Romans 3:23; I John 1:8; Romans 5:8, 6:23; 1 John 1:9Matthew 7:15-18; John 15:5, 8Galatians 3:27, Colossians 3:12-141 Corinthians 13:12 

We think our world is changing fast - but we've got nothing on the first century! Even after Jesus ascended, tidal waves of change continued to break. The Jewish sect called The Way was flooded with Gentiles; the persecutor Saul became the persecuted Paul; evangelism was democratized. It's that last "disruption" that Jim would like to talk about today, in his sermon, Empowering People to be Witnesses. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. RS04212021.mp3Scripture References: Acts 12:24-13:12

We're like paper towels - we're absorbent! Now, there's no use denying it; if you think you haven't soaked up any of your culture, you haven't gone to another culture yet. When the first missionaries were sent out from Antioch, they found that God had provided a bridge between cultures - in the person of Barnabas. Continuing our survey of the Acts of the Apostles, we'll start a new sermon from Jim today. It's called, Launching the Original Mission. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. RS04202021_0.mp3Scripture References: Acts 12:24-13:12

Will God restore his people? In this devotional, I share three thoughts from Jeremiah 16:14-18. 1. The exodus. 2. The return. 3. Ultimate restoration. These thoughts come from assigned reading - Jeremiah 12-16. If you would like to read through the Bible with me you can do so by joining the Facebook group Through the Bible. Music provided by texasradiofish. All readings are from the ESV unless otherwise noted. Read this devotional's chapters here: https://classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+16%3A12-16&version=ESV Join Through the Bible here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/throughthebibletogether/ Watch more devotionals here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ2HW1s_Tp3amJY4Jj2QmZfFpvQAOcUOn Thanks for joining me as we read through the text of scripture together. #ThreeThoughts #ShortBibleLesson #DailyDevotional

Links from Today’s Show: Marks table: https://coachdavelive.com/wp-content/uploads/inCollage_20210405_115417333.jpg Former Pfizer VP Speaks out: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/exclusive-former-pfizer-vp-your-government-is-lying-to-you-in-a-way-that-could-lead-to-your-death Jeremiah 18:11-12 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+18%3A11-12&version=KJV Vaccine as a symbol cartoon: https://coachdavelive.com/wp-content/uploads/facebook_1617904052748_67859814400587552.jpg Judgment definition, Websters 1828: http://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Judgment Genesis 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen+3&version=KJV Genesis 7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen+7+%3A1-5&version=KJV Genesis 19: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen+19%3A12-19&version=KJV Psalm 106: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+106&version=KJV Matthew 25:41 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matt+25%3A41&version=KJV Isaiah 14:12-14 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isa+14%3A12-14&version=KJV Ezekiel 28: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ezek+28%3A11-19&version=KJV Revelation 13 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rev+13&version=KJV Revelation 20 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rev+20&version=KJV Jeremiah 18 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jer+18&version=KJV Coach Dave LIVE Always find Coach at – https://coachdavelive.com Dave Daubenmire, […]

Welcome to Day 1624 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomIndomitable Will – Daily WisdomWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. Our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on our trek to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16&version=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver!  Today is Day 1624 of our Trek, and it's time for another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today's trek. If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let's jump right in with today's nugget: Today's quote is from Mahatma Gandhi, and it is: “Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will.”    Indomitable Will In most of the world, and throughout recorded history, the saying, “Might Makes Right,” was the mantra for proving that you are tougher than your opponent. In reality, though, there is nothing farther from the truth. It is not the strongest that conquers but those who have the perseverance to continue when others quit. Humility is not a weakness; it is strength in the face of opposition. Through brute strength, those who try to push their way forward are overcompensating to cover their shortcomings and insecurity. As Christ-followers and fellow image-bearers of God, we must not rely on the strength that comes from physical capacity, but on the power that comes from an indomitable will to carry on for God's kingdom. There is no reason to flaunt our physical strength, when we can do so much more with the power that comes through tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. We are to put on their attributes and character traits and we were putting on the finest clothing that money can buy. We are told in: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203%3A12&version=NLT (Colossians 3:12) Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, I would ask you to please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along on Monday for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' If you would like to listen to any of our past 1623 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are all available at Wisdom-Trek.com.  I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day will be downloaded to you automatically. Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal each day. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Live Abundantly (Fully) Love Unconditionally Listen Intentionally Learn Continuously Lend to others Generously Lead with Integrity Leave a Living Legacy Each Day I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to 'Keep Moving Forward,' ‘Enjoy your Journey,' and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday'! See you on Monday for more daily wisdom!

03/07/2021Tim ChampThe Last Week: Thursday/FridayLet's RememberLuke 22:7-27Exodus 3:7-10, 12:7, 12:12-13; John 1:29; I Corinthians 5:7; I Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:12Exodus 12:24-27; Luke 22:17-20, 24-27 

March 17, 2021. Tonight's testimonial comes from Rachel Helton, who shares with us the idea that finding the truth can be complicated. Some things that are not true can sound and almost feel true. And some things are so absurd that they sound like lies, but are actually true. Reading: John 8:12-20, John 3:16 *** Transcript *** Have any of you ever played the game Two Truths and a Lie? So I’ve played this game both as a kid in the middle of the night at slumber parties, and as an adult as an icebreaker activity. And so if you haven’t played it, here’s how it works: you tell the group of people that you're with two true statements (usually about yourself) and one that's a lie, and then the group has to try and figure out which of the things you're saying is the lie. So if it were my turn, it might go something like this: as a kid I used to ride my bike to my grandma’s house almost every day; I once had a pet goat; I learned to drive a tractor before I learned to drive a car. Okay, those are my three things. And depending on how well you know me, and how much you know about my life as a kid growing up on our family’s farm in rural Illinois, you may or may not be able to pick out which one of those is the lie. So interestingly when you're playing this game, the more absurd your truths are, the more complicated it is to tease out which one of your statements is the lie — because they all sound suspiciously untrue, right? So if I were to say: I once rode an elephant through the streets of a city in India; I once came within 20 feet of a leopard shark while snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef; and I once walked on a suspension bridge made of rope above the rainforest canopy in west Africa. Now which one of those is the lie? It gets a little bit trickier, right? Because they all sound somewhat far-fetched and untrue, right? And on the flip side, if your lie is really close to the truth, it makes it hard to spot. So this is my last example, I promise — and if you want to play this game on your own later, you are welcome to do that. So, here are my last three statements: today is the birthday of a kid who's pretty special to me; on my next birthday I’ll be 45; next Sunday is the baptismal birthday of one of my own kids. It might be hard to find the lie, because those three statements probably all sound like they probably could be true. So all that to say: finding the truth can be complicated. And that’s maybe why I’ve struggled to put down into words the reflection that I wanted to share tonight. The more we know about the subject or the person, the easier it is. But sometimes, it requires us to trust that something that sounds completely absurd, just might actually be true. And sometimes it requires us to question whether something that sounds “mostly true” might in fact be a lie. So when our son Isaac was a baby, Easter fell on the same date as it does this year. So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Lent from the year 2010. The first time we ever took Isaac out in public, we took him to the Ash Wednesday service at our church — and he wasn’t even a month old yet then. When I went forward to be marked with ashes, our pastor reached out and marked the cross on my forehead with ashes, and then without even a moment's hesitation he reached down and traced the cross on the forehead of the baby who was sleeping in my arms. I remember thinking wow, this kid hasn’t even been baptized yet. He hasn't even received a blessing at communion. For goodness sakes, his belly button hasn’t even healed. He had just arrived to the world, and here we were marking that he would one day return to dust — that his life on earth, just like mine and yours, would someday end. And the truth of that felt so very heavy to me. And it wouldn’t be hard for me to get stuck in the weight of that truth — the truth that we are sinful and mortal. A good friend recently reminded me though that the ashes that mark our foreheads on Ash Wednesday are mixed with the oil that anoints us at our baptisms, so that that mark of our mortality is also the promise of life, the promise of being chosen and beloved — not because of anything we do or don’t do, but because of who God is. The truth of being beloved, no matter who I am or what I do or don't do, is almost too absurd to sound true. The lie that I sometimes hear myself saying to myself is that I can earn God’s love, maybe even that I should somehow earn God’s love — because that almost sounds true by the standards of the world. But there’s another lie that sometimes sneaks in — that because I am freed by grace, because I am given it without having to earn it, that I am also freed from any responsibility. And that part is simply not true. In tonight’s reading, Jesus says in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world… the light of life.” And in Sunday’s reading from John chapter 3 we heard that God so loved the world that God sent his only Son into it, not for the sake of wagging an accusing finger at us, but to bring about justice and to put the world right again. And I really think that we have a responsibility to be a part of that ongoing work of bringing about God’s justice and love in the world. So in a world of uncertainty, of indistinction where sometimes it's hard to tell the truth from the lies, in a world where we do not need to look hard to be reminded that we will one day die, the truth that I’m holding onto right now, no matter how hard it is sometimes to believe, is that I am beloved — beloved by a God who is life. And being loved by the God of life frees me from trying to earn God’s love. It frees me to focus on loving others, and to participate in bringing about God’s justice. That is my responsibility. And just for the record: I’ve never driven a tractor, and I’ll be 44 (not 45) on my next birthday, and I’ve never snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef. And as far as those truths go? Well, if you're watching, happy birthday Xavier! *** Keywords *** 2021, Christ Lutheran Church, Webster Groves, testimonial, podcast, transcript, YouTube, video, Rachel Helton, John 8:12-20, John 3:16

Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS03162021_0.mp3Scripture References: Acts 5:12 - 7:60

Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS03152021_0.mp3Scripture References: Acts 5:12 - 7:60

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Recent revelations about Ravi Zacharias' abusive sexual behaviors have been in the Christian headlines. In this episode, we discuss how the church should respond to abuse and construct its systems such that abuse cannot continue. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks.   Outline 0:15 - Follow our new https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) account @tmbtpodcast 0:35 - https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/february/ravi-zacharias-rzim-investigation-sexual-abuse-sexting-rape.html (Ravi Zacharias) legacy: scandal and https://www.rzim.org/ (RZIM) 7:00 - Lori Anne Thompson's accusations and Ravi Zacharias's response  17:45 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23%3A12&version=NIV (Matthew 23.12) 21:50 - Checking our biases: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+18&version=NIV (Proverbs 18 ) 25:45 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+5.19-21&version=NIV (1 Timothy 5.19-21) and https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+3%3A1&version=NIV (James 3.1): charges against church leaders 28:05 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+18.15-20&version=NIV (Matthew 18.15-20): how to handle sin and conflict in the church 35:50 - Where is your loyalty?: celebrity culture in the church 39:00 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23.23-24&version=NIV (Matthew 23.23-24) 42:10 - Subscribe. Rate. Share. Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast) Passages Matthew 23.1: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23%3A12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23%3A12&version=NIV) Proverbs 18: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+18&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+18&version=NIV) 1 Timothy 5.19-21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+5.19-21&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+5.19-21&version=NIV) James 3.1: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+3%3A1&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+3%3A1&version=NIV) Matthew 18.15-20: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+18.15-20&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+18.15-20&version=NIV) Matthew 23.23-24: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23.23-24&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23.23-24&version=NIV) References Ravi Zacharias ("Ravi Zacharias Hid Hundreds of Pictures of Women, Abuse During Massages, and a Rape Allegation" by Daniel Silliman and Kate Shellnut from Christianity Today): https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/february/ravi-zacharias-rzim-investigation-sexual-abuse-sexting-rape.html (https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/february/ravi-zacharias-rzim-investigation-sexual-abuse-sexting-rape.html) RZIM: https://www.rzim.org/ (https://www.rzim.org/) Resources Lori Anne Thompson: https://loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/ (https://loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/) Related Has My Sexual Sin Made Me Unsavable?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/has-my-sexual-sin-made-me-unsavable-questions-youre-asking-matthew-21-31/... Support this podcast

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Welcome to Day 1560 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomAging Gracefully – Daily WisdomWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. Our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Today is Day 1560 of our Trek, and it's time for another snippet of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today's trek. If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let's jump right in with today's nugget: Today's quote is from  Michel de Montaigne, and it is:  Take care that old age does not wrinkle your spirit even more than your face.     Aging Gracefully Even with today's technological advances, every person on earth is aging a bit more each day. There is no way to completely stop or reverse the aging process completely, but if we take care of ourselves physically, we may slow it somewhat. Lifespans are certainly being extended, but there is no fountain of youth. We may not be able to stop the wrinkles and other physical signs of aging, but with those wrinkles and white hair, we should be growing in wisdom. As we grow in wisdom, there is a more critical aspect to aging that we do have some control over, which is the aging of our spirit. We don't have to let the aging process destroy our spirit. We can remain youthful in our souls based on the wisdom we gain with our age. Each day our spirit can be re-energized and renewed. We can allow the experiences in our lives and the lessons that we have learned from them to smooth out our internal wrinkles. With age comes maturity; at least that should be a by-product of age. Maturity does not have to dampen our spirit but can energize us to make a more significant impact on our world, no matter how large or small our world is. Few people understand the impact their lives have on their world. The more we age, the more significant impact we will have on eternity. One movie that portrays this concept so well is my favorite Christmas movie, ‘It's a Wonderful Life.' Jimmy Stewart, who plays George Bailey, gets to experience how his life impacted the entire town of Bedford Falls.  He was just an ordinary person whose impact was immense and the lives of many others.   As I am now on my 65th revolution around the sun, I am reminded daily how my legacy will impact my world. Both physically and within my spirit, I still see myself as forever young. While I pray that God will grant me at least another 65 years to impact eternity, I have to live each day with the realization of what I do today is important. May God grant you a wrinkle-free spirit and me. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%2012%3A12&version=NLT (Job 12:12) Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+92%3A12-15&version=NLT (Psalm 92:12-15) But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted to the Lord's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age, they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. They will declare, “The Lord is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in him!” As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' If you would like to listen to any of our past 1559...

It’s human nature to be afraid of the dark. It isolates us and hides reality. But in the presence of light, darkness is nothing. Christmas is the story of God shining his light in the darkness of the world to end our isolation and give our lives true purpose.  Episode Breakdown: 0:00 Church at Home with the Fiedlers 3:00 Christmas at Home w/ the Tanners 5:00 Lights [A Light in the Darkness, pt 3], w/ Jon 24:00 Light of the World (cover), ft. Gillian, Luke & Aaron 38:00 An Invitation, A Giveaway, & The Office (?!)   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast or the YouTube channel  https://bit.ly/yourcrosscreek Let us know you’re here! || Discussion Questions || Read Transcript || Ask a Question For Kids: Crosscreek Website #forSalem December Challenge: Church @ the Park Glove Drive Collecting 50 pairs of Warm Winter Gloves (Gender Neutral) – heavy and warm, in NEW OR LIKE NEW Condition (“Like New” means CLEAN & NO rips, stains, holes, or fraying). Drop-Off by December 23, 2020, location request here. More info on Church @ the Park: https://www.church-at-the-park.org/. #SalemOregon #local Giveaways (Happening on Social Media later this week) – Enter to win this week on Social Media: Isaac’s Downtown- https://www.isaacsdowntown.com/ – This week’s winner: Konditorei- https://gerryfrankskonditorei.com/ ❅ Want to buy a #forSalem hoodie? Drop us a note using the welcome form! https://bit.ly/wlcmccc Suggested Readings: John 8:12-20,  1 Peter 2:9-10- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A12-20%2C+1+Peter+2%3A9-10&version=NLT Music we listened to making this episode: Pentatonix and Dolly Parton: Jolene-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYCoyUxY2HY The Beatles: Norwegian Wood (The Bird has Flown)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6y1ZCg_8 Lauren Daigle: O Come All Ye Faithful- https://youtu.be/rZn59OrLNYU Donate to Crosscreek & keep a good thing goin’ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you relate to more the idea of darkness isolating or the idea of darkness concealing reality? When Jon said, “Jesus didn’t come just so we could leave Earth and go to heaven someday… he came so that we can bring the light of Heaven to Earth now,” how did that sit with you? Do you agree or disagree? Why? Being the light of God means reorienting your life around the love of Jesus. What might be some steps you can take to continue reorienting your life around the love of Jesus? Read 1 Peter 2:9-10. What are some ways you can bring God’s light to those around you this week? How can your group pray for you in this? Soundtrack thanks from this episode   Hip Hop Christmas & B Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/     Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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When you read the term “toxic people,” who comes to mind? A coworker? A family member? Someone at church? Maybe it’s a group of people who feed off of one another in the worst of ways. What makes someone toxic? What’s the difference between a toxic person and someone who’s broken and needs extra love? How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a toxic person? In this episode, our guest Gary Thomas will be leading us through a discussion of how to recognize and when to walk away from toxic people. Bio of guest:  Gary Thomas is the best-selling author of over 20 books including the topic of today’s show: When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. Gary serves on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 25 years. They have three adult children and a granddaughter.  Notes and Quotes:  “Walking away isn’t always a statement of failure; it’s a statement of strategy.” If we let toxic people control our thoughts and focus, then we lose sight of the purpose God has for us. “Here’s my voice, here’s my mission” . . .  and don’t let a toxic person distract you from that mission. Women in their fifties will look back at the toxic people from their twenties and laugh at how insignificant those people have become in their lives. “Gaslighting is when somebody makes you feel like you’re crazy when you are speaking the truth.” “When you question your own sanity, they are destroying your foundation.” “All toxic people are difficult, but not all difficult people are toxic.” “Toxic people love to act in a toxic manner. Healthy people will occasionally act in a toxic way.” “Walking away is actually an act of worship.” “Toxic people often use toxic language. . . . They don’t want you to act like a Christian to please God, they are using your desire to please God as a weapon to control you.” Links/Books/Resources Mentioned In Show:  Show Notes on godhearsher.org God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Order Gary’s book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3kt8eyp  Free eBooklet to Download: When Violence Comes Home: Help for Victims of Spousal Abuse https://discoveryseries.org/courses/when-violence-comes-home/ Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Verses Mentioned in Show:  John 15:8 NIV “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A8&version=NIV  Mark 11:12–25 Jesus Curses a Fig Tree https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+11%3A12-25&version=NIV  Matthew 6:33 NIV “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A33&version=NIV  Matthew 7:6 NIV “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A6&version=NIV Matthew 22:37 NIV Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A37&version=NIV  Jude 1:1 NIV “Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude%201&version=NIV 

Welcome to Day 1490 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomCatch Excellence – Wisdom UnpluggedWisdom - the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1490 of our Trek, and it is time for our 3-minute mini trek called Wisdom Unplugged. This short nugget of wisdom includes an inspirational quote with a little bit of additional content for today's trek. Consider this your vitamin supplement of wisdom for today. So let's jump right in with today's nugget: Today's quote is from  Vince Lombardi, and it is:    If we chase perfection — we can catch excellence.  Catch ExcellenceCertainly, we know that no human is perfect. That is plainly evident each day of our lives. While perfection is not attainable, achieving a level of excellence in a particular area of life is possible. Becoming excellent requires focusing on the fundamental steps in the area we desire to become perfect. There is an old saying that ‘practice makes perfect.' While that may sound logical, a more accurate statement is ‘perfect practices makes perfect.' As stated, we cannot achieve perfection; we can chase perfection, which will allow us to become excellent in any number of life areas where we choose to succeed.  So on your path to excellence, invest the time, talent, and treasures in chasing perfection; you will then catch excellence. If we have this philosophy in life, we can agree with the Apostle Paul when he wrote https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A12-14&version=NLT (Philippians 3:12-14) I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. That's a wrap for today's Wisdom Unplugged quote. If you would like free access to my database of over 11,000 inspirational quotes, the link is available on the main page of Wisdom-Trek.com. Just as you enjoy these nuggets of wisdom, encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' If you would like to listen to any of our past 1489 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day's trek will be downloaded automatically. Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you in through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal each day. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Live Abundantly (Fully) Love Unconditionally Listen Intentionally Learn Continuously Lend to others Generously Lead with Integrity Leave a Living Legacy Each Day I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to 'Keep Moving Forward,' ‘Enjoy your Journey,' and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday'! See you tomorrow for Worldview Wednesday!

The problem with the social gospel is that it ends up being all "social" and no "gospel." The social reform that Jesus brings is just a byproduct of one individual being set free from sin, and then another, and another. His and our mission is to transform slaves of Satan into children of God. Now that I've made these provocative statements I'll let Jim back them up. We'll refresh our memories from Friday's broadcast, and then conclude the sermon, The Unseen World. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS09282020_0.mp3Scripture References: Ephesians 6:12

The Church is going to do good in the world. But doing good in the world is not why we're here! It's so easy to focus on what's right in front of us. And thanks to the media, including "new media," pressing social problems demand attention. But our collective mission is higher than that. What is our purpose here? What is the crucial task that only we - with the help of the Holy Spirit - can do? In a new sermon, Jim will introduce us to a word that appears only in the book of Ephesians - the "heavenlies." Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS09252020_0.mp3Scripture References: Ephesians 6:12

Have you wondered what Jesus looks like? Have you looked at paintings of Jesus and felt disappointed that they did not capture what you know about him? Do you struggle to worship an invisible God? Welcome to Day 4 of the daily devotional podcasts called HEAVEN HELP US. In these tumultuous days, are walking slowly through Book of Revelation. It’s a book about the future that teaches us how to live in this present time. There is a photograph of Jesus in the Bible. You can have a mental picture of Jesus. That picture can change your Christian life. I’m Phil McCallum with the People Magnet School. We are here to help you to become ridiculously influential for Jesus. You will become influential when you can see Jesus everywhere you go. Today we will read Revelation 1:12-20. This is the only description of what Jesus looks like in the Bible. It is not a description of what Jesus looked like in the past on the earth. It is a description of what Jesus looks like now in heaven. These daily Bible readings and devotions are designed to follow a nine week series of Sunday messages I’m giving at Evergreen Church. You can find the playlist of the Heaven Help Us series on the PeopleMagnet.School YouTube channel.----------------Today’s Bible Reading Revelation 1:12-19 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+1%3A12-19+&version=NIVWatch the history of paintings of Jesus mentioned in today’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sqkwuIPkIYRead how to do SOAP Devotions. https://evergreenchurch.tv/habit/devotionSearch Meanings of Bible Words with Blue Letter Bible https://www.blueletterbible.orgListen to worship music. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_fgB8bCiMoIvUDS94X8BTAP7REcbv_G_-----------------Find the PeopleMagnet.School on all your favorite platforms https://linktr.ee/peoplemagnetschoolSubscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmFLtqFcIHOYZt-xyM1OJgSubscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-magnet-school/id1505275403Subscribe on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2tHekDtpRRUetgmpmm4rBJLike on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/peoplemagnetschoolFollow on Instagram @PeopleMagnetSchool----------------Follow Phil McCallum on Social MediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/philmccallumInstagram @philipmccallumLinkedin https://www.Linkedin.com/in/PhilMccallumTwitter @PhilipMcCallum

In today’s edition of the Morning Briefing from GuideStone Capital Management, Bret Curlee, Managing Director–Investment Services discusses yesterday’s market performance; provides an update on the most recent unemployment data; and comments on the latest stimulus talks in Washington. Today’s Bible verse: Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God. Subscribe to our newsletter https://www.guidestonefunds.com/en/Insights/Commentary/Article?item=28791792-213a-4c25-ab77-bb5d56636165 Bible resource https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%203%3A12-13&version=NKJV

Welcome to Day 1467 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomExhausted! – Humor UnpluggedWisdom - the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your Captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1467 of our Trek, and time for a 3-minute mini-trek called Humor Unplugged. Our Thursday podcast will provide a short and clean funny story to help you lighten up and live a rich and satisfying life. Something to cheer you and give a bit a levity in your life. We are told in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+15:30&version=NLT (Proverbs 15:30) A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. We are also encouraged in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+17:22&version=NLT (Proverbs 17:22) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength. Consider this your vitamin supplement of cheer for today. So let's jump right in with today's funny which is titled: Exhausted!Frank, a CPA, was well known throughout the city for his detailed accounting and auditing skills. He had won several awards and accommodations for his stellar work.  Knowing that he had a full workload for the upcoming week, we went to bed extra early on Sunday. As it turned out, he did not sleep well that night. He finally got out of bed at 6:00 am, got a shower and dressed, and headed down to the kitchen. His wife Jane was busily cooking a nutritious breakfast for him when he sleepily shuffled in and plopped down at the kitchen table. Jane looked at him with a lovingly look and said, “Frank, you look exhausted, but I know you went to bed extra early last night. What is the problem?” Frank looked at Jane through half-opened eyes and complained, “I don't think I slept a wink last night.” Jane looked at Frank curiously and replied, "Why didn't you count sheep?" Frank replied, “I did, and that's what got me into trouble. I made a mistake the first hour, and it took until morning to correct it.”I hope that brought a smile to your face today. If it did pass your smile onto some else, we all could use a kind smile each day. Our Thursday thought is, “https://www.azquotes.com/quote/105824?ref=forgive-your-enemies (My Morning Routine includes 10 minutes of sitting on my bed thinking about how tired I am.)” Here is our verse for today: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes%205%3A12&version=NLT (Ecclesiastes 5:12) People who work hard sleep well, whether they eat little or much. But the rich seldom get a good night's sleep. Just as you enjoy these nuggets of humor, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' If you would like to listen to any of our past 1466 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are all available at Wisdom-Trek.com.  I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day will be downloaded to you automatically. Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you in through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal each day. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Live Abundantly (Fully) Love Unconditionally Listen Intentionally Learn Continuously Lend to others Generously Lead with Integrity Leave a Living Legacy Each Day I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to 'Keep Moving Forward,' ‘Enjoy your Journey,'...

In today’s edition of the Morning Briefing from GuideStone Capital Management, Bret Curlee, Managing Director–Investment Services, discusses: -Yesterday’s market performance -Recent investment flow data -August ISM manufacturing numbers -The difficulty Congress is having passing another fiscal stimulus bill -All-time high levels of corporate bond issuance -The market capitalization of the S&P 500® Index relative to U.S. GDP Today’s Bible verse: Psalm 119:12 Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes. Subscribe to our newsletter https://www.guidestonefunds.com/en/Insights/Commentary/Article?item=70f06cbc-d1be-4cb5-a492-6594f45ae921 Bible resource https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+119%3A12&version=NKJV

In today’s edition of the Morning Briefing from GuideStone Capital Management, Bret Curlee, Managing Director–Investment Services, discusses: -Yesterday’s market performance -Key news stories making headlines this morning -The most recent consumer confidence data -A different perspective when looking at stock concentration Today’s Bible verse: John 1:12-13 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Subscribe to our newsletter https://dev.guidestonefunds.com/Insights/Commentary/Article?item=c868bbf7-efab-4fec-9410-e7e6b55fb02c Bible resource https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+1%3A12-13&version=NKJV

In the 2nd Episode, Dave and Andrew discuss the Disciple Types theory in-depth. Show Notes: Learn more about the Tetramorph here: https://www.discipletypes.com/tetramorph Tetramorph in Art: https://iconreader.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/the-tetramorph-in-christian-art/ St. Irenaeus, Against Heresies: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103311.htm Through a Glass Darkly verse: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13%3A12&version=KJV A Scanner Darkly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Scanner_Darkly

Can personality tests like the Enneagram help us know more about ourselves and get to know others better? Or do they mischaracterize us and try to contain us in ill-fitting boxes? Discover how Questions You're Asking (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks.   Outline 0:00 - Should Christians use the Enneagram? 2:30 - 1 Corinthians 10.31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+corinthians+10.31&version=NIV) 3:05 - The risks of personality typing 3:10 - Proverbs 18.13 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.13&version=NIV) 4:25 - Colossians 3.11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3.11&version=NIV) 5:55 - Galatians 6.15 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+6.15&version=NIV) 7:30 - The positives of personality typing 8:35 - Proverbs 18.2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.2&version=NIV) 10:45 - Proverbs 18.5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.5&version=NIV) 11:50 - 1 Corinthians 12.12-27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+12%3A12-27&version=ESV) 12:45 - How to use personality type tests 13:40 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages 1 Corinthians 10.31: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+corinthians+10.31&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+corinthians+10.31&version=NIV) Proverbs 18.13: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.13&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.13&version=NIV) Colossians 3.11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3.11&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3.11&version=NIV) Galatians 6.15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+6.15&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+6.15&version=NIV) Proverbs 18.2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.2&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.2&version=NIV) Proverbs 18.5: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.5&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18.5&version=NIV) 1 Corinthians 12.12-27: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+12%3A12-27&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+12%3A12-27&version=ESV)   Resources Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ (https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/)   Related Questions You're Asking: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/) Support this podcast

I've got a new self; I need some new threads! Everyone - not just the ladies - likes putting on a brand-new outfit. And we need one after the radical transformation we've undergone, being buried with Christ, then raised with Him. Our old get-up of anger, malice, obscene talk and lying just didn't fit us anymore. So, what to put on, instead? How about compassion, humility, "And above all these, put on love." Now that's a stylish ensemble! We're ready for part 2 of the sermon, The Proof is in the Product. Here's Jim in Colossians 3, reminding us of who paid for this beautiful new wardrobe. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS05062020_0.mp3Scripture References: Colossians 3:12

The Bible doesn't just tell stories of the past. It's a narrative that also reveals what the future holds, and how we fit into that story. Join in ashttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/dave-cover/ ( Pastor Dave Cover) discusses our place in God's kingdom and prays throughhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+21%3A1-6&version=ESV ( Psalm 21.1-6 ESV):   1 O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices,     and in your salvation how greatly he exults! 2 You have given him his heart's desire     and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3 For you meet him with rich blessings;     you set a crown of fine gold upon his head. 4 He asked life of you; you gave it to him,     length of days forever and ever. 5 His glory is great through your salvation;     splendor and majesty you bestow on him. 6 For you make him most blessed forever;[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+21&version=ESV#fen-ESV-14198a (a)]     you make him glad with the joy of your presence.   Interested in more content like this? Listen tohttps://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/what-does-the-future-hold-prayer-on-psalm-27-4-13-14 ( What Does Your Future Hold), a prayer overhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+27%3A4&version=ESV ( Psalm 27.4 ESV).   Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Scripture Psalm 21:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+21&version=ESV ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+21&version=ESV) Genesis 1.26:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+1%3A26&version=NIV ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+1%3A26&version=NIV) Romans 5.17:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+5%3A17&version=NIV ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+5%3A17&version=NIV) 2 Timothy 2.12https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+timothy+2%3A12&version=NIV ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+timothy+2%3A12&version=NIV) Revelations 4.4:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelations+4.4&version=ESV ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelations+4.4&version=ESV) Revelations 22.5:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelations+22.5&version=ESV ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelations+22.5&version=ESV)   Related A World of Meaning and Purpose:https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/a-world-of-meaning-and-purpose/ ( https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/a-world-of-meaning-and-purpose/) What Does Your Future Hold?:https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/what-does-the-future-hold-prayer-on-psalm-27-4-13-14 ( https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/what-does-the-future-hold-p)

In the kingdom of God, being comes before doing. In recent episodes we've heard Paul say that we're to "put off the old self;" and that former "us" had to go - he was no good. When we come to Colossians 3:12 the Apostle will tell us to "put on" some things... but not before he reminds us that these are not "good works" as we used to think about them; ways to earn "brownie points" with God. They're expressions of a new nature, and He is the sovereign Source. Here's part 1 of the sermon The Proof is in the Product from Pastor Jim. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS05052020_0.mp3Scripture References: Colossians 3:12

It's taboo to talk about money, but that was one of the topics Jesus brought up the most. Listen to why it's so important as Learning to Follow Jesus (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) . Interested in more content like this? Check out David's Life in 22 Stories (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/) . Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Outline 0:15 - How Jesus talked about money 1:30 - Luke 12.15 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+12%3A15&version=NIV) 2:35 - Greed hides itself 3:50 - Farmer's story 5:15 - Luke 12.16-21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+12%3A16-21&version=NIV) 6:00 - Ecclesiastes 5.10 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+5%3A10&version=NIV) 7:10 - Psalm 90.12 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+90%3A12&version=NIV) 9:20 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages Luke 12.13-21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+12%3A13-21&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+12%3A13-21&version=NIV) Ecclesiastes 5.10: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+5%3A10&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+5%3A10&version=NIV) Psalm 90.12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+90%3A12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+90%3A12&version=NIV)   Resources Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Luke Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1) The Gospel According to Luke by James Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C)   Related In God We Trust?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/in-god-we-trust-david-in-22-2-samuel-511-13/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/in-god-we-trust-david-in-22-2-samuel-511-13/) Learning to Follow Jesus: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) Support this podcast

Why pray? It's a time for renewal, a time to connect with the Holy Spirit. Learn what the benefits of prayer are fromhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/dave-cover/ ( )https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/dave-cover/ (Pastor Dave Cover) from as he discusses and prays throughhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV ( )https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV (Galatians 5.22-23):   22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.   Interested in more content like this? Listen tohttps://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/recognizing-the-voice-of-the-lord-prayer-on-psalm-29 ( )https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/recognizing-the-voice-of-the-lord-prayer-on-psalm-29 (Recognizing the Voice of the Lord), a prayer overhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+29&version=NIV ( )https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+29&version=NIV (Psalm 29).   Like this content? Make sure to share it with others and leave us a rating, so others can find it too.   To learn more, visit ourhttps://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ ( )https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (Facebook),https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), andhttps://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( )https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO ( )https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ ( )https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo ( )https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Scripture Romans 12.2:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A2&version=NIV ( )https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A2&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A2&version=NIV) Philippians 4.8:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4%3A8&version=NIV ( )https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4%3A8&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4%3A8&version=NIV) Galatians 5.22-23:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV ( )https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV) Colossians 3.12:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3%3A12&version=NIV ( )https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3%3A12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3%3A12&version=NIV)   References Neuroplasticity ("How to 'game your brain': the benefits of neuroplasticity" by Joao Medeiros from Wired):https://www.wired.co.uk/article/game-your-brain ( )https://www.wired.co.uk/article/game-your-brain (https://www.wired.co.uk/article/game-your-brain)   Related Recognizing the Voice of the Lord:https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/recognizing-the-voice-of-the-lord-prayer-on-psalm-29 ( )https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/recognizing-the-voice-of-the-lord-prayer-on-psalm-29 (https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/recognizing-the-voice-of-the-lord-prayer-on-psalm-29) What It Means to Think Vertically and Not Just Horizontally:https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/a-prayer-on-psalm-16-8-11 ( )https://abiggerlifepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/a-prayer-on-psalm-16-8-11...

You won't "press on" in God by going back to religion. The legalists are doing something far worse than asking us to adopt some outdated rituals. They're devaluing the sacrifice of Christ. And they want to put us back under the Law, which is to say, they want to put us back under condemnation! To refute them, Paul wrote one of the most powerful passages in the Bible. Jim will help us study it today. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS04222020_0.mp3Scripture References: Colossians 2:12-15

"See to it that no one takes you captive." Paul wrote to the Colossians to keep them free. In the second chapter of his letter he contrasts the wisdom found in Christ, to the plausible arguments of the philosophers. He sets the fullness and completeness of Jesus, against the 2-dimensional world of the legalists: all symbolism and no substance. Their religion isn't spiritual at all; it deals only with things that can be touched. Paul argues that the dead - that's us - aren't concerned with such things. Here's Pastor Jim with Part 2 of, Death to Life. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS04212020_0.mp3Scripture References: Colossians 2:12-15

When the glass is full, stop pouring! False teachers insist that we should add something to Christ; old rituals, new books, something. These "Jesus Plus" liars have been around since Jesus left, and Paul gave us the antidote to their poison in the book of Colossians: We are full. No more can be added to what God has done for us, in Christ. Here's Jim to open his sermon, Death to Life. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for just $7 on a single CD or $2 as an MP3 download. RS04202020_0.mp3Scripture References: Colossians 2:12-15

"How would our lives change if we stopped putting our trust in wealth and possessions to keep us safe? I know my life would probably change tremendously." Does money make you anxious? Do you worry about financial security? Jesus understands what a pressing concern money is for people. That's why he addresses wealth repeatedly throughout his ministry and even performs miracles to teach his followers how to trust in him. Learn the lesson of this story from Learning to Follow Jesus (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) . Interested in more content like this? Listen to David's Life in 22 Stories (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/) . To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Outline 0:20 - How much money is enough? 1:50 - Luke 6.20-21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A20-21&version=NIV) 2:40 - Who is wealthy? 3:00 - Why Jesus warns against an abundance of wealth 3:45 - Luke 9.12-17 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9%3A12-17&version=NIV) 5:05 - Catholic scholar Luke Timothy Johnson's (https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1) summary  5:30 - Jesus's economy 6:30 - Reflection questions 7:15 - Practical ideas: What would this look like? 8:15 - Budgeting 9:00 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages Luke 6.20-21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A20-21&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A20-21&version=NIV) Luke 9.12-17: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9%3A12-17&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+9%3A12-17&version=NIV)   References Catholic scholar Luke Timothy Johnson's summary (Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Luke Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson): https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1)   Resources Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Luke Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1) The Gospel According to Luke by James Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C)   Related In God We Trust?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/in-god-we-trust-david-in-22-2-samuel-511-13/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/in-god-we-trust-david-in-22-2-samuel-511-13/) Learning to Follow Jesus: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) Support this podcast

"I was putting my confidence and trust in the wrong sorts of things. For a long time, I would put my trust in human arguments against evolution. But that's not actually where God really wants us to really build our confidence." The Genealogical Adam and Eve (https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/) . We are excited to feature him in our first guest interview. In this episode, Patrick (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/) asks Dr. Swamidass about his faith, his research, and how he reconciles the two. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Genesis, genetics, evolution, AI, and aliens. Patrick asks questions for scientists and non-scientists, for skeptics and believers. Listen to their conversation as they navigate how Christianity and science work together. Be sure to check out Dr. Swamidass's book Peaceful Science (https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/) . Interested in more content like this? Check out our sermon series on Genesis (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/series/genesis/) : The Strange But True Story of Everything. To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Outline 0:20 - Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass (https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/) 0:45 - Peaceful Science (https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/) 0:55 - The Genealogical Adam and Eve (https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/) 1:20 - Conflict between Christianity and science 2:50 - More Than a Carpenter (https://www.josh.org/easter-mtac/) by Josh McDowell 3:35 - Origin stories (Genesis vs Science) 6:30 - Failed conflicts 7:30 - Borders of the Eden (Genesis 2 and 3) 8:25 - Adam and Eve as genetic vs genealogical ancestors 11:00 - Reading Genesis as a genealogical account 13:20 - article (https://www.nature.com/news/2004/040927/full/040927-10.html) on ancestry 14:10 - Nathan Lex article (https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/10/04/upcoming-book-leaves-scientific-possibility-existence-adam-eve-column/3826195002/) 15:00 - How long would it take for Adam and Eve to be the genealogical ancestors of humanity? 16:45 - People outside the Garden 20:35 - Romans 5.12 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&version=NIV) 21:10 - Doctrine of Monogenesis 23:10 - Evolution, death, and mortality 26:30 - Assumptions when approaching the Bible 27:15 - What's a human (to scientists)? 31:30 - What's a human (to theologians)? 32:40 - Substantialist View 33:00 - Vocational View 33:15 - Relational View 34:35 - Textual Humans 35:40 - Human value, equality, and dehumanization 38:20 - Speed round 39:30 - How does this research help us to answer fresh questions about AI and alien life? 40:00 - Space Trilogy (https://www.cslewis.com/tag/space-trilogy/) by CS Lewis 42:50 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Scripture Romans 5.12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&version=NIV)   References Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass: https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/ (https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/) Peaceful Science: https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/ (https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/) The Genealogical Adam and Eve: https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/ (https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/) More Than a Carpenter by Josh... Support this podcast

"Phillip Morris just wanted your lungs. The app store wants your soul." -Bill Maher Technology helps us go faster and get more done. But could speed and convenience cost us a meaningful life? Does going faster matter when we don't know what we're moving towards? Technology isn't the problem. Distraction is. But the constant stream of notifications, likes, emails, and text messages are precisely what distracts us from spending time on what we actually value. In this episode, Patrick (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/) share how they're fighting against digital distraction in order to live purposefully. Interested in more content like this? Listen to Keith's sermon Genesis series (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/series/genesis/) . Also, make sure to check out the Resources and Related Episodes listed below. Are you struggling with the speed and stress of daily life? Lots of people are. That’s why we created a 10-day devotional to help you rest and reset. Sign up for it here (https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/rest-and-recovery-daily-devotionals) . To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Outline 0:20 - Accountable to God 0:35 - Psalm 90.12 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+90%3A12&version=NIV) 2:05 - Living a meaningful life 3:05 - Daily dose of phone time (https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/6/21048116/tech-companies-time-well-spent-mobile-phone-usage-data) 3:25 - Goethe’s quote 5:00 - Cost and profit of technology 6:25 - Slot Machines vs Major League Baseball (https://curionic.com/blog/2019/4/8/slot-machines-make-more-money-in-the-united-states-than-baseball-movies-and-theme-parks-combined) 9:15 - Attention Economy 10:55 - Technology in Amish communities 12:10 - Internal triggers 13:50 - External triggers 14:10 - 85% never adjust notification settings (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/oct/12/stop-email-ping-pong-nine-ways-to-avoid-digital-distraction-nir-eyal) 17:20 - Multitasking and refocusing (https://www.themuse.com/advice/this-is-nuts-it-takes-nearly-30-minutes-to-refocus-after-you-get-distracted) 18:30 - Lies of technology 20:30 - Emails 25:45 - Pre-commitments 28:00 - Pervasive patterns with phones vs values 30:15 - The issue 31:25 - Closing challenge 32:25 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Scripture Psalm 90.12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+90%3A12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+90%3A12&version=NIV)   References Daily dose of phone time ("Tech companies tried to help us spend less time on our phones. It didn't work" by Rani Molla from Vox): https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/6/21048116/tech-companies-time-well-spent-mobile-phone-usage-data (https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/6/21048116/tech-companies-time-well-spent-mobile-phone-usage-data) Slot Machines vs. Major League Baseball ("Slot Machines Make More Money in the United States Than Baseball, Movies, and Theme Parks Combined" from Curionic): https://curionic.com/blog/2019/4/8/slot-machines-make-more-money-in-the-united-states-than-baseball-movies-and-theme-parks-combined (https://curionic.com/blog/2019/4/8/slot-machines-make-more-money-in-the-united-states-than-baseball-movies-and-theme-parks-combined) 85% never adjust notification settings ("Stop Avoiding the Email Ping-Pong" by Nir Eyeal from the Guardian):... Support this podcast

"They had to put family second in order to put Jesus first. And here we see that even Jesus had to do this. He had to put His parents second so that He could put His Heavenly Father First." Stating that family comes first—that nothing comes before family, that family means everything—sounds good, right? It sounds noble and virtuous. But that's not quite right. Family is pretty important, but it's not the MOST important thing. Learning to Follow Jesus (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) . In this episode, we talk about parenting. Listen to our bonus episode Marriage Myths (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/marriage-myths-3/) . To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Outline 0:30 - Luke 2.41-52 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A41-52&version=NIV) 2:10 - Was Jesus being disobedient to his parents? 2:45 - Why don't they get angry? 3:10 - A special relationship 4:05 - The Fifth Commandment (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV) 4:50 - What allegiances are we tempted to put ahead of God? (Look at your schedules) 5:10 - Were Joseph and Mary bad parents? 6:40 - How did Jesus grow in wisdom, stature, and grace with God and with man? 7:25 - Jesus was fully human 8:00 - How Jesus learned the Bible 9:00 - Growing in grace 10:20 - Challenge and encouragement 10:45 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages Luke 2.41-52: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A41-52&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A41-52&version=NIV)   References Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20.12): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV)   Resources Marriage Myths: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/marriage-myths-3/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/marriage-myths-3/) Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Luke Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1) The Gospel According to Luke by James Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C)   Related How to Be a Better Parent: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-parent-debunking-3-parenting-myths/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-parent-debunking-3-parenting-myths/) Learning to Follow Jesus: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) Support this podcast