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Psalm 7

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 7:1-2 The enemy threatens to tear David apart 7:3-5 If he is guilty, may he be judged 7:6-11 He calls on the LORD to arise in judgment 7:12-16 Judgment will fall upon the head of the wicked 7:17 Final praise God as judge from Psalm 7 God is judge of all peoples- 7:7-8 God is a righteous judge- 7:11 God is angry with sin- 7:6, 11 God punishes the wicked- 7:9, 11, 12-16 God vindicates the righteous- 7:8, 9, 10 I made a mistake around the 22 minute mark in talking about the word in the Greek translation for "Arise." It is actually the word in the Greek translation for "lifted up" which also

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TOLKIEN (part 1): with Josh Everett and Edwin Crozier

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! J.R.R. Tolkien has to be considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th Century — especially by Christians. His stories speak directly to great spiritual and moral truths for those inclined to listen. This week I am sharing my conversation with two Christians who know Tolkien far better than I. Josh Everett is a professor of English literature at Central Texas College in Killeen; Edwin Crozier is an evangelist with the Livingston church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the co-host of the popular Text Talk podcast. In part 1,

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Fixing Your Windshield

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Last year we got a crack in the windshield of our 2018 Honda Odyssey. We had months to fix it, but didn't. This Spring, that little crack became a massive one that ran all the way across the driver's sight line! At that point, we had no choice. But we also had not options. It had to be replaced and the cost was HUGE. I sure wish we would have addressed that earlier, for FREE! Lots of cracks, chips, little problems pop up in our lives. If they are on the passenger's side, we tend to forget about them. But they usually don'

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Episode #12 - Entrusted with Care

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail For the first time ever, my wife and I will be away from both of our children for a night. We are not nervous though, because our children are in the best of care with someone who will care for them like her own. We trust her, and our children must obey her until we return. Well...Christ has left elders to serve as stewards over his church until he comes again. They are to protect, feed, and care for the God's children as trustworthy men, and we are to submit to them just as we would to Jesus. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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The most important relationships: an interview with Ginger Hubbard

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Ginger Hubbard is one of those people who inspire me. She is an amazing mother, and someone who puts Christ in the center of her life. She is the author of several books on parenting and even hosts her own podcast, Parenting with Ginger Hubbard. She is impressive in so many ways. But what impresses me most about Ginger is her vulnerability and honesty about coming to Christ. In this episode she tells her family's story about coming to Christ when she was in high school, and how Jesus helped her change from good to Godly. If you're interested in Ginger's books, here are some li

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Episode #11 - A Pink Suit & $100

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail A man in a pink suit walked into the coffee shop yesterday, ordered a $3 tea, and then tipped two hard working baristas $100. I didn't see him do it myself, but the baristas told me about the matter after he left. They were so grateful. Well...God loves a cheerful giver. When we give freely to others, God is glorified and we store up treasures in heaven! #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Episode 110 - "Hey Guys!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Draw Closer to Your Awesome God Do you know God? This week we talked about finding secret pockets of time and having God on speed-dial. In a Psalm 18 edition of Poetry in Motion, God makes David a Superhero, while he "walks softly but carries a big stick." We ask questions like: how is knowing God like being married? What does it mean that God is transcendent and immanent? And how can seeing God's wrath and power give us the security to say "God is my rock"? Plus, a look at the "model prayer" highlights the difference between performing and talking to God. It's a great way to kick off a series

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Episode #10 - Christian Parrots

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Last night during dinner, Dane was throwing his food onto the wall and all over the floor. I wagged my finger and told him no, which he then repeated back to me while continuing throw his food. I didn't need him to repeat me, I needed him to obey me. Well...I believe we can behave the same way as God's children sometimes. We merely repeat what he has said to do to others without actually doing it ourselves. God has no desire for us to just echo his words, he wants us to live them. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Episode #9 - New Birthday

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I turned 31 years old today, and it has been a wonderful day celebrating my special day with my family so far. Our real celebration will be this weekend, and I'm anxiously looking forward to it. Birthdays are important, a celebration of life...and yet so many that have been born are still not alive. Well...we must be born again. True life is found in Christ, where we are transformed in this life and promised a life to come. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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IDENTITY: Transfiguration. C.S. Lewis. Identity politics. Spyfall.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! Who am I? That’s the most basic question there is. We spend our entire lives trying to find the answer. And Jesus gives it to us by telling us who we were in sin and who we are capable of becoming by His grace. This week we will discuss Jesus’ true identity and the implications it has for us; what a true Christian is, according to C.S. Lewis; what being a Christian means with regard to our other relationships; and how, despite our best efforts, the truth of our identity always comes out. Hal Hammons is the preacher for the Lakewoods Dr

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Observe - Open Your Eyes (re-release)

Jeff · Working with the Word

This re-release of Episode 3 reminds us of the importance of slowing down to observe what's in the text. Don't skip this step - it's how good Bible study starts! Music Credits "Alandria" from John Tadlock's album Alandria "Cafe Terrace at Night" from John Tadlock's album The Sight of the Stars

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Have A Heart

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! I want to introduce you to the most marvelous, life changing book! I cannot recommend it enough. It is called the "Gospel of Luke." Maybe you have read it before. But have you read it lately. And more importantly, have you read it in search of the heart of Christ? His compassion and love for people, and His charge for disciples to help and teach and give... unbelievable. I'm afraid many churches haven't focused enough on the love of people found in the Gospels. Focusing on the church and the epistles and the patter of wor

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Digital Literacy: So who can I trust?

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Fake news. Internet scams. People impersonating other people. It seems like the Internet is just a cesspool of trust issues, so why should this medium be something anyone takes seriously? Shouldn't we just stop using the Internet altogether? How about no? In this episode we talk about how to cut back on the noise in the Internet to find the value. This is the second episode of digital literacy. Hopefully, it helps you avoid the land mines and find the gold. Support the show

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Episode #8 - Real People

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail My wife and I recently started watching the Angel original series called, "The Chosen" about the ministry of Jesus & his disciples and have loved it. We have loved how these biblical characters have been brought to life, how relatable they are and how "real" they are depicted. Well....they were real people! They had emotions, struggles, victories and failures just like you and me. These were not demi-gods, they were normal men & women. If God could do great things through such common people, could he not do great things through us? #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Episode #7 - Dangerous Distractions

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail Yesterday I was nearly hit head on by a distracted driver. Being distracted while behind the wheel claims the lives of thousands of people every year. It is not just dangerous to yourself, but also to others. Well...every day we face dangerous distractions to our faith. Sin and the lusts of this world tempt us to take our eyes of Jesus. When we do so, we find our lives wrecked as we drift from the straight and narrow path. Put away dangerous distractions, and set your mind above! #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Episode 109 - "Preach!"

Ryan Joy · Bible Geeks Podcast

Speak Up and Spread the Good News What do bumper stickers and take-out have to do with the good news? This week we complete our conversations about joy by talking about evangelism. We go Flying Through the Book of Acts, tracking how the gospel’s gladness spread across the world. It’s a close look at how we talk to people about Jesus that takes us from shotguns to laser beams, from contagions to vaccines, and from MiracleGro to the gifts of spring. In it all, we find encouragement to keep praying and keep speaking the word. (All that, plus Bryan shows Ryan his new personalized license plate!) H

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Episode #6 - Here's Some Advice

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail I was looking for some help with parenting from my dear friends who were in town, who happen to be parents also. They were hesitant at first, saying that there are not a lot of people who are willing to take advice from others about how to raise their children. In fact, not a lot of people are willing to listen to others about much of anything. Well...Scripture teaches us that those who are wise will accept advice and counsel. We were never created to go it alone, nor have you failed by asking for help. In fact, it's one of the most godly things you can do. #SetYourMindAbovePo

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CONTENTMENT: The secret. "Happiness is a Serious Problem." Whiny Christians. 300 games.

Hal Hammons · Citizen of Heaven

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! It seems the more we are blessed by God, the more discontented we get. Why is that? The problem is, we have fallen into the trap of building our house on the world’s sand instead of Jesus’ rock-solid promises. The quicker we realize that, the sooner we can find the joy He has promised us. This week we will discuss the secret to contentment, which isn’t much of a secret at all; Dennis Prager’s version of “Mo’ money mo’ problems”; The odd phenomenon of whiny Christians; and how someone with my huge and growing game collection has the ner

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Episode #5 - The Door

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail We returned back to the Ark Encounter yesterday to walk through the experience again with our friends. As I stood before the door to the ark, I reflected on it's dual nature of salvation to those within, and judgment to those outside. Well...we all stand before a door as well, and that door is Jesus. If we enter in through him, we certainly will be saved. If we refuse him, we will be lost. What choice will you make? #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Evaluate Your How (re-release)

Jeff · Working with the Word

While we take a few weeks off we hope you enjoy this re-run from Episode 2, encouraging us to think about our approach to Bible study. Music Credits "Alandria" from John Tadlock's album Alandria "Cafe Terrace at Night" from John Tadlock's album The Sight of the Stars

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Creation to Revelation

Kris Emerson · Excel Still More

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! God has blessed most of us with children to influence and train. Maybe it is your sons and daughters, maybe you've gone on to the parenting heaven of grandkids. Maybe you influence other young family members, kids at church, or in your neighborhood. Do we understand that God is looking to us to share the message of Jesus with them? Like Abraham before us, God chooses us because He seeks growth even beyond our own lives. He is looking for people who will instill faith into the next generation, and teach the Word of God, an

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Episode #4 - A Need For Rest

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail After a long, exhausting day taking our son to the hospital, we did the one thing that we needed to do the most: nothing. We took a day as a family to have a quiet & restful time of recovery. Well...rest is a Biblical principle that we must not neglect. It's hard to pour yourself out for others if you're empty & depleted. Even Jesus took the time to rest, and you need to also. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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Them first...a conversation with Paul Gavin

Kenny Embry · Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail How's your joy? If you're like me, finding joy in dailiy life isn't easy. Paul Gavin is a musician, private music teacher and a dedicated Christian who has a lot to teach you about joy. He also has a two word recipe to solve your relationship problems. See if Paul doesn't challenge you as well in your walk with God. If you're interested in finding Paul, his website is at www.paulgavinmusic.com Watch his talent at his YouTube page. Support the show

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Episode #3 - Broken Tibias & Broken Hearts

Set Your Mind Above

Send us Fan Mail My son broke & displaced his tibia going down a slide yesterday. They had to x-ray his leg, so we had to hold down our 1 year old son who was confused, in pain, and afraid while they did it. To him, it probably felt like we didn't care. To us, our hearts were breaking. Well...I believe we have all felt this way about God. We have felt alone, afraid, and left holding a broken heart wondering where is God? Doesn't he care? Let me assure you, he does. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast

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