Day 16 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar explores the rich history behind two beloved Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Yule log. In this episode, Steve Webb and James Cooper trace these symbols from ancient winter festivals through medieval Europe and into their Christian meaning today. Evergreen trees and burning logs were long…
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When People Decide What’s Right brings us to the dark and sobering conclusion of the Book of Judges. These chapters reveal what happens when God’s people abandon His authority and follow their own instincts instead. 📖 Today’s Bible Reading Judges 17 Judges 18 Judges 19 Judges 20 Judges 21 🧠 Commentary Highlights The Book of…
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Seeing the Face of God is today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind. In Genesis 32–35, we walk with Jacob through fear, repentance, reconciliation, and renewal. These chapters show us what happens when God meets a deeply flawed man with grace and transforms his future. 📖 Today’s Scripture Reading Genesis 32–35 Jacob prepares to…
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Context: This Lifespring! Advent Calendar episode (recorded in 2006) highlights a key moment in the Christmas story: God’s announcement of Jesus’ birth to ordinary shepherds, and the song of the angels. Day 14 – Shepherds and Angels: Good News for Everyone Today we open Door 14 and step into one of the most beloved scenes…
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Focus on the Main Thing In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we read 1 Corinthians 1-2. The Apostle Paul addresses division in the early church and calls believers back to what truly matters. The gospel of Jesus Christ, and Him crucified, must remain the center of our faith and our fellowship. Today’s…
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Today is St Lucia’s day, a very important day for people in Scandinavia, especially Sweden. Find out more about Christmas in Sweden at whychristmas?com Music Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background music: Doug Boldt…”In the Bleak Midwinter”
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is _Matthew 20-22_, and I’m calling the episode “Fig Tree and Invitation.” After my comments, we will of course learn what happened On this day in church history. Comments on the Reading Thoughts on Matthew 21 Let’s take a look at Jesus and the fig tree from verses 18 and…
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Day 12 – The Fun and Tradition of Christmas Crackers Welcome to Day 12 of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar! Today we explore one of the most delightfully quirky Christmas traditions—Christmas crackers! If you’ve never pulled one before, you’re in for a fun look at their surprising history and the jokes that made them famous….
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S3E054-Isaiah 40–44: Calling on the One True God
Calling on the One True God Focus Keyphrase: Calling on the One True God Today’s Reading: Isaiah 40–44 Welcome, Lifespring Family. Today’s passages bring us into some of the most hope-filled chapters in the Old Testament. Isaiah 40 through 44 remind us who God is, what He has done, and why He alone is worthy of…
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