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The West Coast of the United States of America is spiritually hemorrhaging, and if a tourniquet is not applied soon, the judgement of Almighty God is going to fall in some catastrophic way on that region first. California, the leader of the pack dragging the rest of the nation over the edge of the abyss, is passing revolutionary bills at breakneck speed. This hemorrhaging brought about by the cata...

The Bible states that we are seperate and distinct from the animal kingdom, that we as human beings are made in the image of God. Evolution is not only an attack on us a humans, but on the truth and validity of the Bible and the Creator God who made us in His image. This episode celebrates what it means to be created in God's image! gotquestions.org quotations "Other Things with... " YouTube Chann...

It's time to major on the majors and let the minor things of this life go. This does not mean to abandon adventure and exploration. It means to invest our life's energy in giving God the love that is due Him and acts of obedience to Him that manifests itself in daily in loving service to people HE LOVES. Titanic Story Reference Celebration of Discipline/Richard Foster "Other Things with... " YouTu...

The Book of Genesis, which translates to "beginnings" or "origins," introduces us to the grand narrative of creation. It serves as both an introduction to the entire biblical narrative and a profound exploration of humanity's relationship with the divine. It provides a foundation for understanding God's role as the creator and sustainer of the world. The belief that God created the heave...

Fiction writer Jan Karon's central character Father Tim replied, " 'Isn't that the way with all of us?...he said everybody's tryin' to swallow somethin' that won't go down.' He’d seen it in his years of counseling parishioners; he'd seen it in himself, again and again, and this morning in Anna. The gnawing worm was ever-present in a broken world." Satan is using the very real collapse of our cultu...

Dissonance- in music it means a lack of harmony among musical notes. Its origin means from the Latin means ‘disagreeing in sound’. "Cognitive dissonance is a mental conflict that occurs when your beliefs don’t line up with your actions, a discrepancy between what your internal values are and what you feel in the moment.  The Bible calls it being a hypocrite; being a two faced person - a...

Genesis 24:63-“Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening." If we could draw life truths to build on from such people as Isaac, we could learn wisdom, and we would find a more profitable society and enjoy more interesting engagements in meditation than in the vanities and hollowness which now holds such mesmerizing charms for us. We would all know more, live nearer to God, and grow in...

Well, here is the final installment on the subject of alcohol. No pounding on the pulpit, no hell fire and brimstone...just a heart to heart talk. I care about people and want to see every person live the fullest life possible in Jesus Christ. That is what I'm about. So, please hear my heart and contemplate on what I have shared with you through this amazing gift of digital communication. Peace to...

James 5:13, "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray." Reading #20: pg. 287, 13 October, Thomas Jacombe, Puritan Sermons 1659-1689, II:585-586. Prayer is essential to learn contentment; without it, considerations and godliness are not enough. The best way to be content in every state is to pray in every state. Prayer furthers contentment by giving vent to the mind under trouble and by obtainin...

This rework of Charle Spurgeon devotion for Evening, July 26, on Psalm 113:8 really encourages me. The stuff that pours forth in our nation is so outlandish and off the wall that at times you think it can't get any more crazy or weird...then something else happens that puts things further over the top. BUT - we must personally have a mind change To thrive in this warped society we must see things...

1 Timothy 4:8, "Godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." Reading #19: pg. 284, 10 October, Thomas Jacombe, Puritan Sermons 1659-1689, II: 580-582. The second help to learn contentment is grace or godliness. Godliness and contentment go together. Godliness produces contentment by transforming the faculties of the soul, the will, ou...

Wow, every episode is a blast to produce, but this one is extra special. I really enjoyed how the Lord brought this about. This is taken from some sermon notes I wrote years ago. It is some words of exhortation and encouragement regarding how we interact with drugs and alcohol. This is a message for all of us, wether or not we choose to drink alcohol. Please pass this on to others in your life and...

Psalm 31:15, "My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!" Reading #18: pg. 281, 7 October, Thomas Jacombe, Puritan Sermons 1659-1689, II:553-555. Pausing to consider enhances the contentment of your soul...less murmuring, less unbridled passion, less discontent, AND instead a quiet spirit that sees the hand of the God of Heaven directing all our event...

I ain't got no bone to pick, just sharing some facts, courtesy of the Center for Disease Control and the science of what alcohol does to the human body. I understand the concept that people say lead with emotion, that facts don't provoke real change. I disagree with this perspective IF God is resident in a person's life through the life transforming power of His Holy Spirit that comes to live in a...

Reading #17: pg 280, 6 October, Thomas Jacombe, Puritan Sermons 1659-1689, II:546-549, 553. Philippians 4:11, "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." Learning the lesson of contentment is both supernatural and mysterious. This knowledge doesn't come from natural light; it must be infused by God, and taught by the Holy Spirit. There must be a divine light beamed into the soul , a...

Because of the unfailing promises of God we can know and ironclad resilience that empowers us to keep on keepin’ on! Beleaguered Israel learned to stand up against a proven bully called Sennacherib when they trusted in the Word of the Lord! May these words give your soul peace and resilience to walk this spiritual battlefield called earth with calm assurance and reassurance of the Lord's fait...

Ephesians 1:11 "Having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will." Things that appear random or loose acts of the creature are directed by God to a higher end than we can presently imagine. Providence is the great clock keeping time and order, not only hourly, but instantly, to his own honor.  God's providence and ways are myste...

Proverbs 1:33, "But whoever listens to me will live securely and be undisturbed by the dread of danger." What is the remnant ? We live in a world of turmoil and a powder keg of hate and violence. It is no wonder so many of us are dealing with severe depression and anxiety. We must exercise our God given will now and train our hearts and minds to LISTEN TO GOD NOW and we will live securely and be u...

Voices From The Past Volume 2, Reading #15: pg. 156 June 4 (Faith), Richard Sibbes, Works, VII:424-425. "He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward." (Hebrews 11:26) Faith is formed by the mighty power of God in the soul and the substance of the supernatural life in Christ. Meet John Rawlinson for yourself at http://www.youtube...

Acts 2:4-"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit". Gusto is such a great word in the English language! You can check out Season 10, episode 220, "GUSTO!" where I go into full detail about this word and how it relates to the Christian life well lived. The Holy Spirit, who in a word brings all of the attributes of Jesus Christ to life in us that is the GUSTO of real spiritual life. It is impo...

Reading #14:, pg. 183, July 1 (Prayer), Samuel Lee, Puritan Sermons 1659-1689. II:191-194. "From the first day that you set your heart to understand ... your words have been heard." (Daniel 10:12) At times it may seem that God is slow in answering our prayers, or absent from the scene all together. These thoughts could not be further from the truth, and undermine our consistency and diligences in...

"In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of the bestseller  Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy  warns of the haunting similarities between today’s American church and the German church of the 1930s. Echoing Bonhoeffer’s prophetic call, Eric Metaxas exhorts his fellow Christians to repent of their silence in the face of evil before it is too late." (Amazon intro) All thin...

Most of us live such busy lives it is easy to allow one day to slide into the next, without living intentionally, which erodes our God given rights of pursuing a life with gusto, fully embracing our personal liberties, and pursuing with tenacity a life of happiness! Here are some calendar calibrations coming up along with some helpful encouragement to be a difference maker where YOU LIVE as you st...

This podcast is based on "Balm from Gilead to Recover Conscience,” a sermon by Thomas Adams, first published in 1612. What is Conscience? T he soul of a man recoiling upon itself! Conscience is not a habit, a learned behavior, or a social conditioning, but rather an essential part of the human soul. A good conscience is essential for a godly, happy and fulfilling life. In this episode we...

Reading #13: pg. 275, May 22 (Providence), John Flavel, Works, IV:419-420, 424. "Not one word has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you." (Joshua 23:14) In this episode we are reminded that the Bible and the workings of God iin his universe go hand in hand. The Word of God interprets the Work of God! The work of God Buy Voices From The Past volume 2 All readi...