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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 20 talking about the dangers of alcohol as well as other over-indulgences to ourselves and the people around us Today's Key Verse Proverbs 20:1 (ESV) - Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement an...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 19 talking about the wisdom to sparingly rescue people in our life from bad decisions or circumstances so they they don't experience the consequences. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 19:19-20 (ESV) - A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. Listen to advice and accept instructio...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 19 talking about having good sense and avoiding slothfulness. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 19:15 (ESV) - Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 19 talking about speaking truth to power and how not all power is corrupt. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 19:12 (ESV) - A king's wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a par...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 19 talking about three ways that may yield short term results but won't work out well and one way that is positive. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 19:9 (ESV) - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encourage...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 19 talking about choosing integrity over wealth and prudence over haste. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 19:1-2 (ESV) - Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Five Good Minutes is a short devotio...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Dan Irvin, Katie Thomas, and Mallory Schreffler sit down to discuss parenting kids through LGBTQ topics, particularly transgenderism. We don't have all the answers but are approaching this conversation as parents who are in the midst of working through these difficult topics. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Bibli...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 18 discussing the theme of security. Today he talks about the importance of maintaining our inward spiritual life. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 18:14 (ESV) - A man's spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and w...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 18 discussing the theme of security. Today he talks about how marriage is one of the best securities we can have. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 18:22 (ESV) - He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom....

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 18 discussing the theme of security. Today he talks about how our pride can cause us to think we are smarter and better than other people. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 18:12 (ESV) - Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day fo...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 18 discussing the theme of security. Today he talks about seeking security in our alliances and wealth. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 18:6-7 (ESV) - A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provid...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 18 discussing the theme of security. Today he talks about isolating ourselves from other people. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 18:1 (ESV) - Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. Thi...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 17 discussing the theme of God refining us. Today he looks at two gifts that a person who is spiritually minded gives to those around them. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 17:17 (ESV) - A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encourag...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 17 discussing the theme of God refining us. Today he looks at what is offensive and an abomination to God. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 17:15 (ESV) - He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical en...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 17 discussing the theme of God refining us. Today he looks at the ways in which we use what God has entrusted to us in this life. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 17:8 (ESV) - A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 17 discussing the theme of God refining us. Today he looks at some of the priorities the God wants to refine. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 17:14 (ESV) - The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 17 discussing the theme of God refining us. Today he looks at some different perspectives and areas of our life that God is refining. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 17:3 (ESV) - The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblic...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 16 with the theme of God's sovereignty. Today, he discusses how we can age well. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 16:31 (ESV) - Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 16 with the theme of God's sovereignty. Today, he discusses scheming to get ahead and three types of men - the worthless man, the dishonest man, and the man of violence. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 16:18-19 (ESV) - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 16 with the theme of God's sovereignty. Today, he discusses the dangers of taking things into our own hands and rejecting the ways of God. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 16:17 (ESV) - The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pa...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 16 with the theme of God's sovereignty. Today, he discusses political and governmental strife in our world. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 16:12 (ESV) - It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encou...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins in Proverbs 16 which is about God's sovereignty and today he looks at two truths of this sovereignty. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 16:3 (ESV) - Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Or...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Dan Shields have a conversation about what makes Orchard Hill Church distinct from other churches or branches of Christianity. In this part, the discussion is focused on Hyper-Calvinist, Progressive, and Closed Churches. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the ar...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about how a lot of times we don't need better to be happy, but actually love. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:16-17 (ESV) - Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hat...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about how God is affected emotionally by the things we do. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:9 (ESV) - The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblic...