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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 10 talking about the pursuit to boldness in our faith. To not wink at evil in approval and instead having the courage to call out evil when we see it. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 10:10 (ESV) - " Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. " Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides...

Worship Leader, David Bowens, continues the Lenten Live series looking at Matthew 27:11-26 and the topic of rejection. He explores some ways that we experience rejection in this world, Jesus' experience of rejection in the Bible, and how through the rejection of Jesus we can be accepted. Key Scripture Matthew 27:24-26 (NIV) - "When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 10 talking about how the choices we make impact our lives. There is power in restraining how much we speak and avoiding slander against people when they aren't in the room. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 10:20 (ESV) - " The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. " Five Good Minu...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 10 talking about how we think about wealth and money. There is a warning about who we trust with our money and not to trust in acquiring more money to make our lives better. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 10:4-5 (ESV) - "A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, bu...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 10 talking about the rewards for trusting in God's way. Our choices lead to righteousness and there are two areas that we can see this in Proverbs. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 10:9 (ESV) - "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out."   Five Good Minutes is a short devot...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 10 talk about the question: When I act in accordance with God's word, does that lead to good options? And is the reverse true as well? Today's Key Verse Proverbs 10:3 (ESV) - "The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause...

Worship Leader, Chris Jamison, continues the Lenten Live series looking at Matthew 26:69-75, the well-known story of Peter's thrice denial of Jesus after His crucifixion. How often in our own life are we the same as Peter? Denying that we know God in front of the people around us or not being willing to speak God's truth when it will cost us something. Key Scripture Matthew 26:74-75 (NIV...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 9 talking about illicit gratification and how things that are illicit feel more pleasurable and sweet in the moment but sin doesn't age well. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 9:13-15 (ESV) - "“Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.” But he does not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the dept...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 9 talking about how many of the things that are publicly acceptable in our culture may be considered folly by the Lord. In general, bad choices give us benefits now, but problems later and good choices are paid for now, with the benefits coming later. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 9:13-15 (ESV) - "The woman Folly is loud; she is sedu...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 9 talking about how to receive rebukes and how to discern an outcome when giving rebukes. How you receive and give criticism is a hallmark of wisdom. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 9:7-8 (ESV) - "Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you...

In  this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 9 talking the characteristics of a scoffer and why we should avoid falling into that way of living. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 9:7-8 (ESV) - "Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you."...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund starts Proverbs 9 looking at the call to avoid being simple or naive, how Proverbs defines those words, and how to pursue wisdom instead of naivety. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 9:6 (ESV) - "Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical e...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes Proverbs 8 talking about a contrast between the way of life and the way of death in regards to wisdom. Finding wisdom grants you favor from the Lord, not finding wisdom leads to injury, and hating wisdom leads to death. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 8:35-36 (ESV) - "For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord, but he who fail...

Adult Ministry Director, Jonathan Thiede, continues the Lenten Live series talking about the theme of "In My Place", what role guilt plays in religion and then finishes looking at Matthew 26:47-56; the story of Judas' betrayal of Jesus. Key Scripture Matthew 26:55-56 (NIV) -   In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clu...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 8 talking about something that we should pursue. Just like a man who is pursuing a woman, we are called to pursue wisdom with that same fervor even when it's not convenient. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 8:34 (ESV) - "Blessed is the one who listens to me [Wisdom], watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors." Five Good...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 8 talking about something that we should admire. God himself admires and loves wisdom and therefore, we should also admire it in our own life instead of looking for the answers on our own. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 8:22-23 (ESV) - "The Lord possessed me [Wisdom] at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old. Ages ago I...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 8 talking about something we must hate in order to gain wisdom. There is a call to hate what is evil, which is anything that is contrary to the will of God, specifically in the context of pride, arrogance, and perverted speech. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 8:13 (ESV) - "The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and th...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 8 talking about the greatness of wisdom and something we should learn. The pursuit wisdom leads to the knowledge of prudence and sense. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 8:5 (ESV) - "O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement a...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with geologist, Dr. Steve Austin, and student, Micah DeAngelo to discuss some questions about the creation vs. evolution debate that Micah has seen come up from his friends or ones he himself has had. Other Podcasts with Dr. Steve Austin Science and Bible (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9B3Z3aI7lY Science and Bible (Part 2) - https://www.yo...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes in Proverbs 7 talking about the motivations for avoiding forbidden sexual encounters. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 7:25-26 (ESV) - "Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths, for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a paus...

Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, starts a new Lenten series called In My Place. For this Ash Wednesday message, he talks about the importance of celebrating Lent even if you aren't from a Catholic background and then breaks down the different aspects of 2 Corinthians 5:21.  Key Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) - "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might b...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 7 looking at how the forbidden woman seduces men through suggestive dress, suggestive environment, and the illusion of safety. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 7:21-22 (ESV) - "With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter," Five Good M...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 7 talking about how the forbidden woman seduces men through brashness, opportunity, and flattery. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 7:10 (ESV) - "And behold, the woman meets him, dressed as a prostitute, wily of heart." Five Good Minutes is short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. Th...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 7 talking about how the simple are naive to the power of environment with regards to becoming ensnared sexually. We need to avoid putting ourselves in places where temptations will be greater than normal at times when we are vulnerable. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 7:7 (ESV) - "And I have seen among the simple, I have perceived amon...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 7 which looks again at the concept of adultery. Proverbs indicates that wisdom and insight will keep us from the forbidden woman and their smooth words. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 7:4-5 (ESV) - "Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend, to keep you from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her s...