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Do you pray enough? Few Christians could honestly answer yes. Seeking God through intimate times of prayer and contemplation is crucial in the life of every believer. When you set aside time for it, you'll quickly find that it's not enough. As Pastor Richard will challenge us in today's message, we need to make this a higher priority in our lives. It's really hard to overdo it in this area, but really easy to miss out on this incredible resource.

Do you pray enough? Few Christians could honestly answer yes. Seeking God through intimate times of prayer and contemplation is crucial in the life of every believer. When you set aside time for it, you'll quickly find that it's not enough. As Pastor Richard will challenge us in today's message, we need to make this a higher priority in our lives. It's really hard to overdo it in this area, but really easy to miss out on this incredible resource.

Paul's example in today's passage is both inspiring and challenging. Few Christians can claim to have this level of compassion. We may desire to see the lost saved – especially good friends or family members – but what about complete strangers? As Pastor Dan will point out in today's message, Paul had a deep desire to see his fellow Jews come to Jesus. He was so passionate about it, that he was willing to give up his own place in God's Kingdom if it meant they would come in.

”Worship matters.” Few Christians would disagree with this statement. But what we struggle with is: Does it matter how we worship? Isn't it enough to worship on principle - do we also need to get emotional? Isn't it more God-honouring to worship despite how we feel, versus to worship with how we feel? Ps Johanan answers these questions with Heartfelt Worship from Psalm 28.

You probably never heard about Insider Bible translations. Don't worry. Few Christians, pastors or church mission committees have. But it's past time we learn about them and the risks they pose. Insider Bible translations remove or change Scriptural terms in an attempt to make them more attractive, or less offensive, to the Lost. These well-intentioned efforts have quietly spread into several missional contexts. But is it proper? How are Christians to make sense of what can be an intimidating, technical issue? Fortunately, help has arrived. The Arlington Statement on Bible Translation was published and provides a simple framework to draw clarity from the confusion. On this encore episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy dives into these important issues with two amazing guests from Horizons International: Pierre Houssney, their executive director, and Seth Vitrano-Wilson, their director of biblical translations. If you are blessed by today's episode, please leave us a five-star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Arlington Statement on Bible Translation: https://arlingtonstatement.org/. Horizons International: https://www.horizonsinternational.org/. Journal of Biblical Missiology: https://biblicalmissiology.org/. Engaging Islam: https://www.engagingislam.org/. Muslim Conversions to Christ: A Critique of Insider Movements in Islamic Contexts. Edited by Ayman S. Ibrahim and Ant Greenham. Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/. Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

Few Christians have ever had it as easy as the believers in America have had it over the last 250 years. Because we have lived out our faith in a nation that has historically favored Christ, His good news, and His people, the American Church has grown accustomed to enjoying easy faith. Those times of national ease are already fading, and as we approach the end of the age, they will eventually give place to the type of Christianity that has been lived out in other parts of the globe for the last 2,000 years. It will be comparatively far more difficult than any of us have experienced as we follow Christ. How can we prepare now for what must come? The Apostle James trains us in how to handle troubled waters in our own individual lives. His counsel will ready us and steady us so that we finish our races for the glory of Jesus. We will cross the finish line faithful, fervent, and filled. We will not be casualties of the spiritual war raging against us. We will enter into the presence of our King to receive the rewards He has prepared for us. But we must be prepared ahead of time, and the words of James will help us.

Few Christians have ever had it as easy as the believers in America have had it over the last 250 years. Because we have lived out our faith in a nation that has historically favored Christ, His good news, and His people, the American Church has grown accustomed to enjoying easy faith. Those times of national ease are already fading, and as we approach the end of the age, they will eventually give place to the type of Christianity that has been lived out in other parts of the globe for the last 2,000 years. It will be comparatively far more difficult than any of us have experienced as we follow Christ. How can we prepare now for what must come? The Apostle James trains us in how to handle troubled waters in our own individual lives. His counsel will ready us and steady us so that we finish our races for the glory of Jesus. We will cross the finish line faithful, fervent, and filled. We will not be casualties of the spiritual war raging against us. We will enter into the presence of our King to receive the rewards He has prepared for us. But we must be prepared ahead of time, and the words of James will help us.

April 23: Saint George, Martyr c. Late Third Century Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of England, the nation of Georgia, and scouting Widely venerated, historically elusive, his legacy is massive Saint George suffered martyrdom in Palestine before the reign of Constantine. And that is all that can be said with certainty about Saint George. Yet where the documentary record is lacking, other traditions suffice. No one, after all, can document why we blow out candles on a birthday cake, where this nearly universal custom originated, or in what century it even began. Someone, somewhere, for some reason, thought it was a lovely thing to do, and started doing it, otherwise it would not be done today. But questions of where, when, and why fade when friends and family gather around their loved one in the dark, the simple joy on their faces captured in the flickering of the candlelight. Knowing the origin of a tradition matters, since it may reveal unappreciated depths to a common practice. But that a healthy tradition continues is more significant than knowing, or explaining, where it came from. Few Christians can explain the hypostatic union, but everyone loves to unwrap a gift on Christmas morning. No one can determine where and when Saint Valentine lived and died, but our lips broaden into a smile when we open a card on Saint Valentine's Day. A good tradition conveys meaning implicitly whether its origin is obscure or not. If traditions age like wine, then the traditions surrounding Saint George are of the rarest vintage. Devotion to Saint George is so ancient, so deeply rooted, and so cross cultural that to argue that it rose like a chimera from the hot desert sands would be ridiculous. In the remote valleys of the Judean Desert east of Jerusalem, clinging to the copper-colored cliffs shooting straight up from a wadi, is an ancient monastery named Saint George. It was founded in the fifth century. And amid the stately Roman ruins of Jerash, in Jordan, are the remaining stone walls and mosaic floors of the Church of Saint George, built around 530 A.D. Official devotion to Saint George manifests itself, then, in some of the oldest Christian structures in the Holy Land. The murky origins of these early buildings merged with written traditions from centuries after George's death until, over time, Saint George was known as a chivalrous knight who died for his faith under the Emperor Diocletian. The lore of a mounted warrior for Christ was immensely appealing to the Crusaders who populated the Holy Land in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. They transported the hagiography of Saint George back to Europe with them. Oral tradition and popular custom then did its slow work until the ancient Palestinian devotion to Saint George was revived in a new age for new people in new lands. From the Byzantine East to the Latin West, from the Mediterranean South to the Saxon North, few saints became as popular as Saint George. He was named the patron of an enormous number of castles, kingdoms, churches, abbeys, cities, and orders, and even of England itself, where his dragon-slaying exploits still resonate in that country's national mythology. Traditions hold that Saint George was among the many soldier-martyrs of early Christianity who, instead of dying to protect the Emperor, were killed on the Emperor's orders for refusing to deny Christ. A loyal soldier obeys his master and is prepared to offer his life for a higher good. Roman soldiers were naturally prepared to die for the faith, and many did, killed by their fellows perhaps with some regret. Though the legends swirling around Saint George cannot be verified, they have been accepted by the faithful of many nations for many centuries. Acceptance of traditions is a cultural sieve straining chunks of absurdity from the liquid truth. Saint George has passed through that filter all the stronger. He died for the faith when many of his contemporaries did not—and only the greatest of men did that. Saint George, you were a loyal soldier and humble Christian who gave your life for Christ. Inspire us to have your same loyalty, your same courage, and your same nobility to die for a mighty cause, whether all at once or bit by bit over time.

Few Christians would deny that “creation care” is a good thing or that stewardship of God's creation is a biblical mandate. But many Christians differ on the public policy implications of environmental stewardship. Is creation care something Christians should only practice in their private sphere of activities (e.g., recycling, not littering, and so on), or is it an issue requiring larger political action (e.g., regulations to curb emissions, government incentives for clean energy development, and so on)? Should addressing climate change be a public policy priority for Christians? Why or why not?These and related questions are addressed in this debate between Brian Mattson and Jake Meador. Mattson and Meador share their arguments and engage in a discussion moderated by Jim Davis, teaching pastor at Orlando Grace Church.– Watch the full-length video debate here.– Access discussion guides for your church or small group.  

The UK is currently gripped by a wave of strikes from public sector employees – nurses, teachers, postal workers, train drivers, paramedics, and soon junior doctors too. But this raises complex ethical questions. Few Christians would deny it is legitimate for private employees to withhold their labour in order to demand better pay or conditions, but it is not the governmental employers who will suffer in public sector strikes but patients, students and ordinary citizens. In this first part of our conversation we discuss the origin of striking as a tactic, the history of how British law does or does not permit certain professions to go on strike, and the complexities of healthcare workers in particular walking off the ward, while maintaining (or not) their legal duty of caring for vulnerable patients. Subscribe to the Matters of Life and Death podcast: https://pod.link/1509923173 If you want to go deeper into some of the topics we discuss, visit John's website: http://www.johnwyatt.com For more resources to help you explore faith and the big questions, visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com

Mr. Edwin Fesche of Westminster, Maryland, was commended to the work of the Lord 54 years ago. Now an octogenarian, he continues to preach and write, being the valued and appreciated author of “The Current Scene” column, which appears in each issue of “Food for the Flock.” Few Christians today know anything about Dante and his writings. Thus we are indebted to Mr. Edwin Fesche of Westminster, Maryland (the author of “The Current Scene” column) for his insights regarding this unusual man as expressed in his work, The Divine Comedy. The Writings of Edwin Fesche. Eighty-nine papers were written by Edwin, which includes 72 entitled "The Current Scene." I will sort these 72 into their own playlists on YouTube.

Few Christians haven't heard of C.S. Lewis and his masterful writing - but why? Why has Lewis - among many other talented Christian authors - impacted so many believers in comparison? And what kind of impact has he left behind?Today Jahdiel Perez walks us through some of the reasons why Lewis has proved so influential, even over his own life! Jahdiel is a professor at Villanova University, and is completing his Doctorate in Philosophy at Oxford, where he was president of the C.S. Lewis Society.To learn more about Jahdiel's work, click here!

Few Christians understand that the story of Christmas isn't over. Rather, it's a glorious reality that is still unfolding. In this sermon, Pastor Jim Wilson dives into Luke 1:39-45 to teach us about Elizabeth's song.

Lesson 9 Part 2 No one teaches the awesomeness of this feast, this "appointed time" of יהוה Yahvay, the Lord.  Few Christians in Sunday congregations or Messianic congregations know that Shabbat is a BIG DEAL. Yes, it is a feast of the Lord by the very words of God.  Don't believe me, you can read it for your self in Lev. 23:1-3 and you'll notice that the Sabbath is 1st in the list.  There are 8 festivals of the Lord - they are not Jewish feasts.  They belong to the Lord.    So, come.  Join us.  Study what you've been missing.  Come and let the Lord help us understand the awesome of His שָׁבַת Shabbat so that He can enhance our walk of faith with המשיח ישוע, HaMaschiach Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.     Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Week 3 in Series How to Hear the Voice of GodBecky gives a wide variety of ways that praying the spirit prepares us and helps us become more sensitive to the voice of God. Few Christians pray in tongues because they feel it's pointless. They understand it's purpose. We look at the experiences of major Christian historical and present day people who tell us how they feel praying in tongues have affected their lives and ministries. Visit us at:Our Website - www.kidsinministry.orgOur online Store - http://kidsinministry.org/childrens-ministry-curriculum/Our Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/kidsinministry Facebook - @beckydfischer Contact us at office@kidsinministry.org701-471-7001

Few Christians would deny the importance of prayer, but many would probably agree that they are not thriving in their personal prayer life. In this episode of the Thrive show, Taylor and Mike talk about why prayer is so important, why we may struggle in this area, and how to make prayer a priority in our lives. FCCfamily.com Instagram YouTube – The Thrive Show

Few Christians have had as much impact as the 17th-century French monk Brother Lawrence with his little book The Practice of the Presence of God. It's a book that transformed my own prayer life and has done the same for many others.

We are vulnerable in America and many nations. We must learn how to protect what is ours with the Authority through the Word of God and the Name of Jesus. Few Christians are taught and equipped for this vital and powerful truth!

To watch these without ads, go to www.Latterdaymedia.com. You may sign up as a free site member to have access. You may be interested in more video content there also.______Have you wondered what the ancient Tabernacle looked like, and what some of the buried wisdom has been uncovered? Few Christians understand such depths and breadths of the ancient sacred teachings of the Hebrews, and how profound they are in our lives today, in modern-day Temples of Truth and Restoration. This may be a presentation that will change thousands of lives, in understanding the great Plan of Salvation open to each of us in binding eternal marriages and families together. Jesus Christ is at the center of all Creation...is He at the center of our daily creation? This video may just be a life-changer!And, don't forget to watch the blooper discussion at the end! We had a fun audience too!________Please support these videos and podcasts: VENMOMike and Nancy James@LatterDayMediaThe Pickering's Website:www.PropheticAppointments.comLatter-Day Mediawww.ComeFollowMe2022.comSupport the show

Reflections: How to Grow in Spirituality For anyone interested in growing in Montfortian Spirituality, the French School of Spirituality, for which Fr, de Montfort was the last from that school, has a starting point from which one prays. It consists of the coupling of two things we Christians do not normally put together. In scripture we often hear about Jesus . . . the servant. Jesus came into this world to serve. The homily goes on to describe this further. However, scripture also tells us of the times Jesus is at prayer. Several examples are cited. The French School of Spirituality states that separation of these two actions . . . service and prayer . . . is not correct and is not healthy. These two areas are important for our spirituality and the school insists on the coupling of the two . . . adoration and service. Hear why these two areas are coupled within the audio . . . and what it means to our spirituality. Fr. de Montfort had a great love for the Mystery of the Incarnation. He always saw the Blessed Trinity within this Mystery. He sees the Son of God, the Word, being born. Always coming forth from the Father. The Son is always begotten from the Father; always receiving from the Father. The audio speaks on this further. Spirituality, for Fr. de Montfort, begins with gazing into the Trinity. It follows that gaze, following the movement of God, into the Mystery of the Incarnation. This is where St. Louis de Montfort is at home within his Spirituality. The Mystery of the Incarnation begins with the Adoration of the Word becoming flesh. Begins with Jesus Living in Mary. The audio explains this further. What is Devotion to the Mystery of the Incarnation? It begins with paying attention to this Mystery. Few Christians spend much time paying attention to this Mystery! Largely unfamiliar to many. Hear more about this within the audio. The Incarnation first and foremost is about Jesus . . . the Word Becomes Flesh! However, one can not contemplate this Mystery in its fullness without seeing Mary. In this Mystery, one sees and gazes upon Jesus' face through Mary. Why gaze at Mary? Because that is where one finds the hidden face of Jesus. Mary, the woman clothed with the Son. For Fr. de Montfort, a solid devotion to Our Lady comes from knowing her. Knowing her in a way that this knowledge provokes us to love her. What happens when doing so? It produces a movement of love and knowledge in the heart. A movement not only for Our Lady, but for Our Lord. The Lord becomes more than a friend and companion. And, what does love seek to do? It seeks to show itself. The more I adore the Lord, the more I will seek to move in harmony with the Lord. Hear more within the audio! The model for the Christian then, is the adoring and serving the Lord. Its important to understand this. Before serving, the Lord prays. After doing some service . . . He prays and shows the face of His Glory. Around all the prayer . . . and flowing from it . . . is the service. The two actions . . . becomes one. Hear more in the audio. Seek to Know and Do the Will of God! Today, spirituality and prayer experts recommend certain resources. However, the deeper Spirituality masters recommend the following: Seek to know and do the will of God! . . . and you will grow Spiritually. It is not a manner of technique or saying one prayer vs. another. Growing Spiritually involves gazing at the Lord, seeking to know Him and then correspond and act upon that knowledge. Hear more in the audio. God is more glorified in these things, than with anything I could do on my own. Hear more on obtaining Spiritual Growth through Prayer and Service. Listen to this Spiritual Insight On How to Grow in Spirituality!

April 23: Saint George, Martyrc. Late Third CenturyOptional Memorial; Liturgical Color: RedPatron Saint of England, the nation of Georgia, and scoutingWidely venerated, historically elusive, his legacy is massiveSaint George suffered martyrdom in Palestine before the reign of Constantine. And that is all that can be said with certainty about Saint George. Yet where the documentary record is lacking, other traditions suffice. No one, after all, can document why we blow out candles on a birthday cake, where this nearly universal custom originated, or in what century it even began. Someone, somewhere, for some reason, thought it was a lovely thing to do, and started doing it, otherwise it would not be done today. But questions of where, when, and why fade when friends and family gather around their loved one in the dark, the simple joy on their faces captured in the flickering of the candlelight. Knowing the origin of a tradition matters, since it may reveal unappreciated depths to a common practice. But that a healthy tradition continues is more significant than knowing, or explaining, where it came from. Few Christians can explain the hypostatic union, but everyone loves to unwrap a gift on Christmas morning. No one can determine where and when Saint Valentine lived and died, but our lips broaden into a smile when we open a card on Saint Valentine's Day. A good tradition conveys meaning implicitly whether its origin is obscure or not.If traditions age like wine, then the traditions surrounding Saint George are of the rarest vintage. Devotion to Saint George is so ancient, so deeply rooted, and so cross cultural that to argue that it rose like a chimera from the hot desert sands would be ridiculous. In the remote valleys of the Judean Desert east of Jerusalem, clinging to the copper-colored cliffs shooting straight up from a wadi, is an ancient monastery named Saint George. It was founded in the fifth century. And amid the stately Roman ruins of Jerash, in Jordan, are the remaining stone walls and mosaic floors of the Church of Saint George, built around 530 A.D. Official devotion to Saint George manifests itself, then, in some of the oldest Christian structures in the Holy Land.The murky origins of these early buildings merged with written traditions from centuries after George's death until, over time, Saint George was known as a chivalrous knight who died for his faith under the Emperor Diocletian. The lore of a mounted warrior for Christ was immensely appealing to the Crusaders who populated the Holy Land in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. They transported the hagiography of Saint George back to Europe with them. Oral tradition and popular custom then did its slow work until the ancient Palestinian devotion to Saint George was revived in a new age for new people in new lands. From the Byzantine East to the Latin West, from the Mediterranean South to the Saxon North, few saints became as popular as Saint George. He was named the patron of an enormous number of castles, kingdoms, churches, abbeys, cities, and orders, and even of England itself, where his dragon-slaying exploits still resonate in that country's national mythology.Traditions hold that Saint George was among the many soldier-martyrs of early Christianity who, instead of dying to protect the Emperor, were killed on the Emperor's orders for refusing to deny Christ. A loyal soldier obeys his master and is prepared to offer his life for a higher good. Roman soldiers were naturally prepared to die for the faith, and many did, killed by their fellows perhaps with some regret. Though the legends swirling around Saint George cannot be verified, they have been accepted by the faithful of many nations for many centuries. Acceptance of traditions is a cultural sieve straining chunks of absurdity from the liquid truth. Saint George has passed through that filter all the stronger. He died for the faith when many of his contemporaries did not—and only the greatest of men did that.Saint George, you were a loyal soldier and humble Christian who gave your life for Christ. Inspire us to have your same loyalty, your same courage, and your same nobility to die for a mighty cause, whether all at once or bit by bit over time.

The final verse of the fifteenth chapter of Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth invites and implores believers in Jesus Christ to stand with immovable conviction in their faith and serve their Lord with joyful confidence. Few Christians would deny their need and longing for either of these two realities. The question is, how can they be cultivated? This is where the first fifty-seven verses of the chapter come in! Therein, Paul describes how it's the resurrection—both Jesus's resurrection and the believers' future resurrection—that fuels our stability and labour. Because he has risen and because we too will rise, we are empowered, motivated, inspired, humbled, and affirmed. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

This is the fourth installment in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series, entitled Becoming Brave, which explores the mechanical construct of spiritual and moral bravery. This particular message explores the indomitable faith available to each and every believer in Christ. Few Christians today walk with a fortified mentality — a clear confidence that it is God and NOT the Devil that has sovereign power over their lives. For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/ (https://ellerslie.com/). If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ (https://ellerslie.com/donate/) 

You probably have never heard about Insider Bible translations. Don't worry. Few Christians, pastors or church mission committees have. But it's past time we learn about them and the risks they pose. Insider Bible translations remove or change Scriptural terms in an attempt to make them more attractive to the Lost. These well-intentioned efforts have quietly spread into several mission contexts. But is it proper? How are Christians to make sense of what can be an intimidating, technical issue? Fortunately, help has arrived. The Arlington Statement on Bible Translation was published and provides a simple framework to draw clarity from the confusion. On this week's Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy Coleman dives into these important issues with two amazing guests from Horizons International: Pierre Houssney, their executive director, and Seth Vitrano-Wilson, their director of biblical translations. First aired in 2020, this encore episode remains relevant for Christians in 2022. If you are blessed by today's episode, please leave us a five-star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Arlington Statement on Bible Translation: https://arlingtonstatement.org/. Horizons International: https://www.horizonsinternational.org/. Journal of Biblical Missiology: https://biblicalmissiology.org/. Engaging Islam: https://www.engagingislam.org/. Muslim Conversions to Christ: A Critique of Insider Movements in Islamic Contexts. Edited by Ayman S. Ibrahim and Ant Greenham. Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/. Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

Did you know that a lot of Christians operate undercover? Unfortunately that is often true. Some try to keep people from knowing that they are Christ-followers, or they don't take advantage of the opportunities that come their way to share their faith. Why not? One major reason is the fear of rejection. You know, this fear in our minds is greatly overblown, to begin with. Few Christians really experience severe rejection from co-workers and management because of Christian beliefs and principles. Oh, we may be misunderstood and not always included in activities, but those are very small rejections, as a rule. More often than not, our Christian witness encourages other people and builds bridges rather than creating conflict. Then we know that fear is always of our enemy and not of the Lord, so we know as soon as we fear something, that our faith needs some serious repair work. If God is for us, Paul wrote to the Romans, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31) And Jesus said, "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven” (Matthew 10:32-33). Another reason we go undercover is because our culture sends the message that religious topics are not appropriate or legal. We need to realize that talking about our belief in Christ and our commitment to him is not breaking a law and we should never be intimidated by this mindset. For example, if it is your habit to ask a blessing before a meal, then do it on the job. Don't hesitate to tell someone you'll pray for them. If God has answered a prayer, why can't you report your good news and give credit where credit is due? Don't be intimidated by the world's message that God and Jesus are talked about only in churches and the privacy of your home. If Christ has set you free, how can you not speak of it? When Peter and John were told by those in power not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. They replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” We need more Christians coming out from under cover who are bold to say what Christ has done in their lives. Nobody can deny your testimony. They can say they don't believe the Bible or they don't believe that Christ is the only way to God. But they can't tell you that what has happened to you didn't happen!

Few Christians attain full spiritual maturity, but it's something we should all strive to achieve. In this episode, I unpack three more undeniable marks of spiritual maturity that will hopefully help you in your walk or equip you to teach your kids about these important principles. Get the complete show notes for this episode: theinspiredlegacy.com/podcast/064 NEXT STEPS: Sign up to receive Inspired Inbox, my free weekly devotional. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Get a free copy of Dad Guide—Nine Ways to Be A Better Dad Join our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/theinspiredlegacy Follow The Inspired Legacy on Instagram @theinspiredlegacy. Brought to you by Clixable

Few Christians attain full spiritual maturity, but it's something we should all strive to achieve. In this episode, I unpack a few common marks of spiritual maturity that will hopefully help you in your walk or equip you to teach your kids about these important principles. Get the complete show notes for this episode: theinspiredlegacy.com/podcast/063 NEXT STEPS: Sign up to receive Inspired Inbox, my free weekly devotional. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Get a free copy of Dad Guide—Nine Ways to Be A Better Dad Join our private Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/theinspiredlegacy Follow The Inspired Legacy on Instagram @theinspiredlegacy. Brought to you by Clixable

Few Christians are aware of just how many day-to-day struggles are actually the work of demonic powers, bent on keeping them from their divine destiny. In his new book Unseen Warfare: Rules of Engagement to Discern, Disarm, and Defeat the Works of the Enemy, Hakeem Collins goes beyond basic teaching to offer revelatory training and unique spiritual insight on overcoming the powers of darkness in your daily life. The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

Few Christians are prepared for suffering. Peter gives us timely advice for how to act as Christians in suffering, and how we can find hope, joy and glory therein.

You probably never heard about Insider Bible translations. Don't worry. Few Christians, pastors or church mission committees have. But it's past time we learn about them and the risks they pose. Insider Bible translations remove or change Scriptural terms in an attempt to make them more attractive, or less offensive, to the Lost. These well-intentioned efforts have quietly spread into several missional contexts. But is it proper? How are Christians to make sense of what can be an intimidating, technical issue? Fortunately, help has arrived. The Arlington Statement on Bible Translation was recently published and provides a simple framework to draw clarity from the confusion. On this week's Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy Coleman dives into these important issues with two amazing guests from Horizons International: Pierre Houssney, their executive director, and Seth Vitrano-Wilson, their director of biblical translations. If you are blessed by today's episode, please leave us a five-star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Arlington Statement on Bible Translation: https://arlingtonstatement.org/. Horizons International: https://www.horizonsinternational.org/. Journal of Biblical Missiology: https://biblicalmissiology.org/. Engaging Islam: https://www.engagingislam.org/. Muslim Conversions to Christ: A Critique of Insider Movements in Islamic Contexts. Edited by Ayman S. Ibrahim and Ant Greenham. Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/. Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

Few Jews wanted to live in Jerusalem. Few Christians want to be close to the Lord in His Church

Our three-year-old grandson, William, who lives in Grand Cayman, now knows how to initiate a Facetime call to us all by himself.  When he calls, I read books to him, we sing songs, and we play games.  One game he loves to play is a form of Follow the Leader, in which he makes crazy faces, then I make the same face.  Or, I will make a funny face and he then follows. It is just so much fun!  However, our game abruptly ends when the follower decides he no longer wants to copy the leader, when he decides he wants to do something else.   Today, Jesus teaches the disciples and each one of us about what it means to Follow the Leader, Jesus style!  He tells the disciples what it really means to follow him as their leader.  He is alarmingly blunt about what it means to follow him, and Peter does not want to go there.  Peter has just experienced a monumental come to Jesus moment where he responded to Jesus saying, “You are the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God!”  Jesus had just called Peter a rock and said that he would build his “called out” beloved community, the church, on the rock of Peter’s testimony and confession of faith.  Jesus has just made Peter a kind of deputy leader in the kingdom of God.  And, now, Jesus seems to ruin the moment they had all just experienced when he tells Peter and the others, "Look, the road to Jerusalem is filled with nails. They'll pierce me and put an end to me, but after three days God will reclaim my life."   Well, only a short time before this, Jesus had given Peter the “keys of the kingdom,” a major leadership position, with the power to bind and loose.  And, as Peter now hears Jesus speak of what lies ahead, Peter has the audacity to seek to use his newfound sense of authority as he attempts to bind Jesus!  Peter clearly had a certain vision in mind regarding what it means for Jesus to be the leader they had hoped for.   And, the things Jesus is now saying certainly do not fit his perception of the leadership they anticipated in a Messiah.  Peter takes Jesus aside and says, "Come to your senses, man. Don't you remember I just pronounced you the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of the living God? These things that you are talking about don't happen to God; and God forbid, they must never happen to you."  Now, what really goes unsaid is, "Because, of course, that would mean that these things of which you speak would also happen to someone who followed you, someone like me." Peter's perception of the Messiah’s leadership and his own importance as keeper of the keys is then abruptly shattered as Jesus barks back at him saying, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a scandal, a stumbling block to me, for you have set your mind not on divine things, but on human things."  Well, the rest of the air escapes from Peter’s self-important balloon as Jesus goes on to say, "You want these keys?  Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.  You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.  Don’t run from suffering; embrace it.  Follow me and I’ll show you how.  Self-help is no help at all.  Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.  What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself?  What could you ever trade your soul for?" Peter and the disciples were ready for a Messiah who was supposed to come and restore the Jewish kingdom, make the Jewish kingdom great again, by overthrowing oppressive empires, and they saw themselves assisting in this effort.  But now, Jesus is talking about going to Jerusalem to suffer and die!  Jesus gives them an ad hoc lecture in God's plan for the Messiah and the kind of kingdom he is ushering in.  And, following this kind of leader is just the antithesis of what they had anticipated. Well, in our culture today, I have to say we are no different.  We are a people who are interested in winning.  We are people who want to be in charge and on top.  We are self-absorbed people who want to stay within the cocoon of our comfortable lives, stay in our little bubbles, and not get into the thick of the need in this world.  We are people who live in a very self-centered, narcissistic culture, wanting to avoid the pain and messiness of life.  We do everything we can to avoid suffering and self-sacrifice.  Yet, Jesus tells us that if we want to gain life, life that truly matters, we are to follow him and do as he does.  He tells us we will gain life that truly matters when we follow him and do things like sooth the pain of the sick; care for children in need; hammer nails in houses for those without shelter; share bread with the hungry; visit those in prison; help and assist people who have lost everything in fires like those taking place in California, or in hurricanes like Laura; work to end and dismantle oppression of any kind; work to dismantle the racism that plagues our culture.  And, Jesus calls us to do this in the selfless way he models for us, by letting go of our egos – by letting our egos die.  And, letting our egos die is quite honestly, one of the hardest aspects of discipleship, let alone leadership, because it leads us to living lives of sacrificial love as Paul instructs in today’s reading from Romans.  It means we become accomplices with Jesus in doing things like blessing those who persecute us, blessing and not cursing them.  It means never seeking vengeance and retribution because God says, “Vengeance is mine.”  It means feeding our enemies and giving them water to drink because only good overcomes evil. Yes, following the leader, Jesus style, is difficult, but the rewards are great. Friends, like Peter and the other disciples, we face the chasm between Jesus’ call to discipleship and our own lives as part-time volunteers for the Gospel. Few Christians abandon everything for the Gospel’s sake. Most of us simply fit our Christianity into the open spots on our calendars.  But in this passage Jesus links the life of discipleship with his own path.  We are to follow his leading.  And, astonishingly, Jesus offers crucifixion to those who would follow him.  In a bold assertion of God’s boundary-crossing grace, Jesus takes as his logo and brand the grim killing tool of the world’s superpower and says to us, “Take up your cross.  If you want to follow me, deny yourself; if you want to find your life, give up your life.”  The gospel is always an invitation to death before it bestows new life.  This is how God’s love will redeem and resurrect sinners from the futility of life devoted to profit and winning and the “all about me” syndrome that is so present in our country.  Because Jesus leads by dying on the cross, we may now give ourselves to him and die to the powers that possess and control us.  Following Jesus is about following him into the messiness and dysfunction of the world and carrying the cross.  We do not control or bind God, and we do not stipulate or give Jesus the conditions to our discipleship; instead, we risk contamination and insecurity by releasing the need to protect our very own lives.   Following the leader, Jesus style, means living in solidarity with Jesus’ own way of life in this world.  Instead of binding Jesus for our own self-preservation, we must faithfully follow and bear witness to him, “even at the risk of losing our lives.”  And, the most amazing aspect of following the leader Jesus’ style and participating in the very life of Christ’s living body in the world, is that we find ourselves resurrected to new life.   It is hard to follow Jesus to this place, but he says he will make good on his promise.  Although new life, life that truly matters, will not be an easy life, Jesus promises that the day is coming when the “Son of Man” will appear in glory.  God has already acted decisively and ultimately in the person of Jesus.  God has already acted!  And so, we follow, trusting that there will come a day when God will wipe away all tears, a day when death will be no more, a day when mourning and crying and pain will be no more.  The promise of full redemption for this entire world is unmistakable and certain. Thanks be to God!

Lent, said Pope Benedict XVI, “is a period of spiritual ‘combat' which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance.” Few Christians knew how to wield those weapons of prayer, listening, and penance than the Medieval Masters. These were the priests, bishops, theologians, monks, and hermits who defined the great doctrines of our faith, established many of the traditions we still follow today, and distinguished themselves as spiritual warriors against the world, the flesh, and the devil. This Lent, Dr. Jason Baxter introduces the great saints of that era and shares what they can teach us about prayer, penance, and spiritual warfare.

Few Christians display enthusiasm for reading the Bible—because most of it is not worth reading. Just what percentage of Bible verses could be deleted, and nobody would care?

Few Christians today talk about their hope of eternal life by Jesus's resurrection. Throughout Acts, apostles and evangelists have spread the gospel of hope. In this study, Paul stood to defend himself before the Roman governor of Judea from the accusations of Jerusalem's high priest. Paul revealed that he was on trial for his hope in the resurrection that the sect of the Sadducees rejected. Paul's courage to evangelize to the end stands as an example to all Christians.

Pastor Matt, Pastor Wade and a special guest join together to declare with a clarion call this sermon entitled, "Let's Get Ready to Rumble"! Deuteronomy 20:1 declares, "When you go to war..." More than just an implication, the clear text of Scripture teaches that going to war should be treated as a certainty. The Word also guarantees that as we persevere in faithful obedience, God fights for us and with us to make sure that not one of our enemies will be able to stand against us! Few Christians consider that there was an on-going war that we entered upon joining the Kingdom. This on-going war is to bring the entirety of HIS Kingdom to this earth and each of us must continue to train and continue to engage in battle to make "His Kingdom come and His Will be done"! Let this sermon challenge you to enter and win the battle that HE has put before you.

Pastor Matt, Pastor Wade and a special guest join together to declare with a clarion call this sermon entitled, "Let's Get Ready to Rumble"! Deuteronomy 20:1 declares, "When you go to war..." More than just an implication, the clear text of Scripture teaches that going to war should be treated as a certainty. The Word also guarantees that as we persevere in faithful obedience, God fights for us and with us to make sure that not one of our enemies will be able to stand against us! Few Christians consider that there was an on-going war that we entered upon joining the Kingdom. This on-going war is to bring the entirety of HIS Kingdom to this earth and each of us must continue to train and continue to engage in battle to make "His Kingdom come and His Will be done"! Let this sermon challenge you to enter and win the battle that HE has put before you.

Pastor Matt, Pastor Wade and a special guest join together to declare with a clarion call this sermon entitled, "Let's Get Ready to Rumble"! Deuteronomy 20:1 declares, "When you go to war..." More than just an implication, the clear text of Scripture teaches that going to war should be treated as a certainty. The Word also guarantees that as we persevere in faithful obedience, God fights for us and with us to make sure that not one of our enemies will be able to stand against us! Few Christians consider that there was an on-going war that we entered upon joining the Kingdom. This on-going war is to bring the entirety of HIS Kingdom to this earth and each of us must continue to train and continue to engage in battle to make "His Kingdom come and His Will be done"! Let this sermon challenge you to enter and win the battle that HE has put before you.

Pastor Matt, Pastor Wade and a special guest join together to declare with a clarion call this sermon entitled, "Let's Get Ready to Rumble"! Deuteronomy 20:1 declares, "When you go to war..." More than just an implication, the clear text of Scripture teaches that going to war should be treated as a certainty. The Word also guarantees that as we persevere in faithful obedience, God fights for us and with us to make sure that not one of our enemies will be able to stand against us! Few Christians consider that there was an on-going war that we entered upon joining the Kingdom. This on-going war is to bring the entirety of HIS Kingdom to this earth and each of us must continue to train and continue to engage in battle to make "His Kingdom come and His Will be done"! Let this sermon challenge you to enter and win the battle that HE has put before you.

Most of us haven't spent much time in the book of Zephaniah. Even the most skilled Bible student may have a hard time finding this little book tucked in toward the end of the Old Testament. However, this little book backs a big promise. I speak to so many Christians who feel God is mad or frustrated with them. They think their Christian life is just one big disappointment to God. They come to God in prayer, filled with regret, shame, and embarrassment. No wonder they spend little time in prayer. Few Christians realize just how excited God is about them. This promise pictures a mighty warrior holding his newborn son or daughter. His powerful arms are wrapped tenderly around the child. He draws the newborn close to his chest and begins singing over that little one. He rejoices in this child and the joy of being near its presence. That little child rests quietly because of the father's love. Have you ever thought of God seeing you that way?

Since the dawn of time people have been trying to figure out the universe.  Religions stem from an early attempts at doing this.  Since holy books were written during less civilized times, their message no longer resonates with the vast majority of modern societies.  Especially in Christianity, most Christians today tend to focus on the parts of the Bible where good things happen - such as the sermon on the mount or Jesus healing the sick people.  Few Christians actually talk about stoning people for working on the Sabbath or killing their unruly children.  So here is the problem.  If you believe the good parts of the Bible, how do you reconcile the bad and nonsensical ones?  This is where we get apologetics.  The attempt to reconcile the irreconcilable.

Few Christians explore the extravagance of their precious faith. A healthy newborn enters this world equipped with all his genetic information, and through exercise and experience, he develops the latent information into tools to help him in life. From the moment you were born again, your new nature contains all the spiritual information you need. How do you exercise and experience this new nature? Is there a guide, a webinar, or a tutorial? The knowledge of God is the only way you can press the limits and get all you can out of this precious faith. By giving all diligence to add to your faith, you will enjoy extraordinary fruitfulness, forgiveness, faithfulness, and favor. The post Giving All Diligence (part 1) appeared first on Anthony Baptist Church.

Few Christians explore the extravagance of their precious faith. A healthy newborn enters this world equipped with all his genetic information, and through exercise and experience, he develops the latent information into tools to help him in life. From the moment you were born again, your new nature contains all the spiritual information you need. How do you exercise and experience this new nature? Is there a guide, a webinar, or a tutorial? The knowledge of God is the only way you can press the limits and get all you can out of this precious faith. By giving all diligence to add to your faith, you will enjoy extraordinary fruitfulness, forgiveness, faithfulness, and favor. The post Giving All Diligence (part 2) appeared first on Anthony Baptist Church.

I am sure many of you have played that popular children's game, Follow the Leader.  It is a game that can provide so much fun and laughter.  However, the "game" gets quite complicated if the leader goes where followers don't want to go.  For example, if the leader begins crossing a narrow beam over a high crevice, or runs across a busy street, or squeezes through the entrance to a dark cave, these actions present challenges that are not fun, but daunting and dangerous.  That is when most of us would probably opt out of playing the game. Today, Jesus is telling the disciples what it really means to follow him as their leader.  He is alarmingly blunt about what it means to follow him, and Peter does not want to go there.  So, Peter and the other disciples are given a lesson that is all about Following the Leader, Jesus style!  Peter has just experienced a monumental come to Jesus moment where he responded to Jesus saying, “You are the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God!”  Jesus had just called Peter a rock and said that he would build his “called out” community, the church, on the rock of Peter's faith.  Jesus has just made Peter a kind of deputy leader in the kingdom of God.  And, now, Jesus seems to ruin the moment they had all just experienced when he tells Peter and the others, "Look, the road to Jerusalem is filled with nails. They'll pierce me and put an end to me, but after three days God will reclaim my life."   Well, only a short time before this, Jesus had given Peter the “keys of the kingdom,” a major leadership position, with the power to bind and loose.  And, as Peter now hears Jesus speak of what lies ahead, he has the audacity to seek to use his newfound sense of authority to bind Jesus!  Peter clearly had a certain vision in mind regarding what it means for Jesus to be the leader they had hoped for.   And, the things Jesus is now saying certainly do not fit his perception of the leadership they anticipated in a Messiah.  Peter takes Jesus aside and says, "Come to your senses, man. Don't you remember I just pronounced you the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of the living God? These things that you are talking about don't happen to God; and God forbid, they must never happen to you."  Now, what really goes unsaid is, "Because, of course, that would mean that they would also happen to someone who followed you. Someone like me." Peter's perception of the Messiah's leadership and his own importance as keeper of the keys is then abruptly shattered as Jesus barks back at him saying, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a scandal, a stumbling block to me, for you have set your mind not on divine things, but on human things."  Well, the rest of the air escapes from Peter's self-important balloon as Jesus goes on to say, "You want these keys?  Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.  You're not in the driver's seat; I am.  Don't run from suffering; embrace it.  Follow me and I'll show you how.  Self-help is no help at all.  Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.  What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself?  What could you ever trade your soul for?" Peter and the disciples were ready for a Messiah who was supposed to come and restore the Jewish kingdom by overthrowing oppressive empires and they saw themselves assisting in this effort.  But now, Jesus is talking about going to Jerusalem to suffer and die!  Jesus gives them an ad hoc lecture in God's plan for the Anointed One and the kind of kingdom he is ushering in.  And, following this kind of leader is just the antithesis of what they had anticipated. Well, in our culture today, I have to say we are no different.  We are a people who are interested in winning.  We are people who want to be in charge and on top.  We are self-absorbed people who want to stay within the cocoon of our comfortable lives and not get into the thick of the need in this world.  We are people who live in a very self-centered culture, wanting to avoid the pain and messiness of life.  We do everything we can to avoid suffering and self-sacrifice.  Yet, Jesus tells us that if we want to gain life, life that truly matters, we are to follow him and do as he does.  He tells us we will gain life that truly matters when we follow him and sooth the pain of the sick, care for children in need, hammer nails in houses for those without shelter, share bread with the hungry, visit those in prison, help and assist people who have lost everything in hurricanes like Harvey, and deny oneself, letting go of our egos – letting our egos die.   Like Peter and the other disciples, we face the chasm between Jesus' call to discipleship and our own lives as part-time volunteers for the Gospel. Few Christians abandon everything for the Gospel's sake. Most of us simply fit our Christianity into the open spots on our calendars.  But in this passage Jesus links the life of discipleship with his own path.  We are to follow his leading.  And, astonishingly, Jesus offers crucifixion to those who would follow him.  In a bold assertion of God's boundary-crossing grace, Jesus takes as his logo the grim killing tool of the world's superpower and says to us, “Take up your cross.  If you want to follow me, deny yourself; if you want to find your life, give up your life.”  The gospel is an invitation to death before it bestows new life.  This is how God's love will redeem and resurrect sinners from the futility of life devoted to profit and winning and the “all about me” syndrome that is so present in this world.  Because Jesus leads by dying on the cross, we may now give ourselves to him and die to the powers that possess and control us.  Following Jesus is about following him into the messiness and dysfunction of the world and onto the cross.  We do not control God or give Jesus the conditions to our discipleship; instead, we risk contamination and insecurity by releasing the need to protect our own lives.   Following the leader, Jesus style, means living in solidarity with Jesus' own way of life in this world.  Instead of binding Jesus for our own self-preservation, we must faithfully follow and bear witness to him, “even at the risk of losing our lives.”  It is precisely by participating in this way of being Christ's body in the world that we find ourselves resurrected to new life.  It is hard to follow Jesus to this place, but he says he will make good on his promise.  Although new life, life that truly matters, will not be an easy life, Jesus promises that the day is coming when the “Son of Man” will appear in glory.  God has already acted decisively and ultimately in Jesus and, on that day, he will repay everyone for what has been done.  He will wipe away all tears and death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more.  The promise of full redemption for this entire world is unmistakable and certain. Thanks be to God!

The pillar and the cloud of Exodus will appear again, in the very last days over Zion. And the Church of Jesus Christ will be a vital part of this brilliant display. Few Christians comprehend the Christian’s inheritance to partake of the Divine Nature. To withstand coming persecution and hardship, comprehending our destiny will be indispensable. The Revealing is riveting because it teaches how we must prepare ourselves spiritually for Christ’s coming. It offers an inspiring, positive account of the wonderful provision God has made for His children. In short, The Revealing will impact your spiritual life as few books have. Through a detailed study of the Scripture and citing deep teaching from biblical scholars, the authors uncover multiple truths unfamiliar to even the most advanced students of the Bible: • Why is heaven not the believer’s ultimate reward? • Why is the New Jerusalem a people and not just a place? • What is our surest motive to persevere through persecution? • Why do tribulations and trials bring us closer to glory? • How does the Hebrew Tabernacle prefigure New Testament teaching on justification, sanctification, and glorification? • What does the Feast of Tabernacles teach about the “afterlife?” • Does the ministry of the Church continue AFTER the Rapture? • Will we appear on the earth during the Great Tribulation? Authors Huffman and Woodward reveal that failing to fathom the riches of God’s glory and ignoring the commandment to seek His glory undermines our quest to be “imagers of God.” The promise of God’s glory – our inheritance – will transform us now. Seemingly improbable, we obtain the glory of God in part when we follow the process and practice to apprehend it, while we focus on Christ and this “precious gift… to be partakers of the divine nature.” (2 Peter 1:4) 

Hello, Friends This message is the second in a series on the Kingdom of Heaven. When John the baptizer, Jesus, and the apostles preached the Kingdom Is Near they were addressing well founded pre-existent ideas within ancient Judaism. The Hebrew Prophet Daniel foretold the manner and timing for the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Few Christians today have taken the time to understand this message in its original context. Unfortunately, this lack of understanding has spawned a plethora of misguided error laden teachings. We pray that this straight forward, bold message challenges and enriches you. Shalom, The LCMF Staff

Hello, Friends This message is the second in a series on the Kingdom of Heaven. When John the baptizer, Jesus, and the apostles preached the Kingdom Is Near they were addressing well founded pre-existent ideas within ancient Judaism. The Hebrew Prophet Daniel foretold the manner and timing for the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Few Christians today have taken the time to understand this message in its original context. Unfortunately, this lack of understanding has spawned a plethora of misguided error laden teachings. We pray that this straight forward, bold message challenges and enriches you. Shalom, The LCMF Staff

Hello, Friends This message is the second in a series on the Kingdom of Heaven. When John the baptizer, Jesus, and the apostles preached the Kingdom Is Near they were addressing well founded pre-existent ideas within ancient Judaism. The Hebrew Prophet Daniel foretold the manner and timing for the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Few Christians today have taken the time to understand this message in its original context. Unfortunately, this lack of understanding has spawned a plethora of misguided error laden teachings. We pray that this straight forward, bold message challenges and enriches you. Shalom, The LCMF Staff

Renowned researcher and bestselling author, Dr. George Barna is with us to share some startling data, along with a passionate call-to-action for Christian parents. This may be the most important episode you could listen to, and I pray that what we talk about inspires you to a deeper level of commitment in your parenting. (Don't run away – I promise you'll be encouraged!) Dr. Barna's recent book, Raising Spiritual Champions, focuses on the importance of raising kids with a Biblical Worldview, and how difficult this is in our world today. Part of the reason it is so difficult is that so few parents have a Biblical worldview. And as Barna says, we “cannot give what we don't possess.”  Not only do a mere 2% of parents of preteens have a biblical worldview, but only 12% of Children's Pastors do! Few Christians believe in absolute truth, and most Christians today are “syncretists”, meaning they draw their beliefs from a variety of competing worldviews, religions, and convenient concepts.   Raising children is an exciting opportunity to influence a life, but Barna says it's also, “a daunting assignment.” Dr. Barna's research reveals that who our children will be as adults is essentially determined by the age of 13 (their core beliefs, morals, values, desires and lifestyle.)    At the end of the conversation, I ask Dr. Barna to get practical and go through the “Seven Cornerstones” of a Christian worldview. I hope this is helpful and encouraging. Find those 7 Cornerstones as well as the rest of the links over in show notes: www.monicaswanson.com/george-barna  General podcast page: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast  Looking for new math homeschool curriculum? All of my boys have used DIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and math lessons, through AP level! They believe it was the best preparation for their college studies in engineering and data analytics. Go to diveintomath to learn more!    The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org   Our Sponsors:* Check out Homethreads and use my code MONICA for a great deal: www.homethreads.com* Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code MONICA at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother's Day.* Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with code MONICA at checkout. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy