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He will never allow us utterly to fail
Some things are so obvious we almost miss them. One of them is found in Mark 6. The disciples have been walking and talking with Jesus himself. What an amazing opportunity! They have seen him preach and teach, heal people, cast out demons, calm a storm, and raise a dead… Listen ⇢
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Proximity to Jesus
Proximity. According to my online dictionary it means this: “nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.” Being in close proximity to the right things or people changes how you think and feel. Example 1: You’re alone in the forest at dusk and a shadowy figure approaches. You’re afraid.… Listen ⇢
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The domino effect in the kingdom
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow” (1 Corinthians 3:6). One of JRR Tolkien’s characters was called Niggle. He spent his entire life trying to paint a picture of a forest. In fact, he envisioned an entire beautiful landscape. But before he could finish, he… Listen ⇢
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Be still. Breathe. God is God.
Blaise Pascal once said: “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly alone in a room.”* To be honest, it’s a bit simplistic. But there’s something to it. When we can’t calm down, zip our lips, sit quietly, and take time to reflect, we’re probably going to… Listen ⇢
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When God speaks through other people
Some people hear directly from God. It happened in the Bible (with people like Saul, for example). And it sometimes happens today. But more often than not, we need to discern God’s will in our lives without the benefit of an audible voice from above. Primarily, he speaks to us… Listen ⇢
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A leader above all leaders
There’s often more happening in Bible stories than we realize. Take, for example, when Jesus fed 5000 men in the wilderness. Yes, it shows us that Jesus can do miraculous things. But it also demonstrates that he is the new and greater Moses. Here’s what I mean, and why it… Listen ⇢
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When you feel unqualified
“…continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose” (Philippians 2:12-13). If only. If only I had fewer problems in my past… If only I was a better speaker…… Listen ⇢
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From observation to participation
In Mark 6 Jesus fed a crowd of 5,000 men with only five loaves and two fish. Before he did so, the disciples had wanted to send the people away so they could get some food. That’s when Jesus looked at them and said, “You give them something to eat”… Listen ⇢
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Never out of hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). Going to a resort is really nice. But why? First, it’s a break from your usual routines… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
