NewLSFB588: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – 1 John 4-5
What are we to do with those around us who do not believe?
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NewLSFB562: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – Ezekiel 27-29
Since in my absence I didn’t have time to give you any commentary, I’d like to take a moment to briefly tell you about the background of the book of Ezekiel before commenting on today’s reading. The name Ezekiel means “The Strength of God” or “One Strengthened by God”, and it’s a good thing he…
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NewLSFB561: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – Philemon, Hebrews 1 and 2
Some comments on Philemon, and a little about my trip with my youngest son to North Carolina, including a run-in with Hurricane Matthew!
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NewLSFB507: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – 1 Corinthians 8 and 9
In chapter 8, Paul talks to the Corinthian church about food offered to idols, and whether a believer should eat it. This subject seems sort of strange to us today, but in Greece, where the city of Corinth is, the worship of many different gods and idols was common. And often, certain foods were sacrificed…
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NewLSFB496: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – Romans 9-11
Chapter 9 has some language in it that causes difficulty for some people. Did it get your attention? Here it is again. Paul was quoting Malachi 1:2-3. He said, “As the Scriptures say, ‘I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau.’” What? God hated Esau? What’s up with that? Well, as it turns out, this type…
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NewLSFB250: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – 1 Corinthians 16
As Paul closed his letter to the church in Corinth, he found several ways to gently try to move them in the direction of unity within their ranks. As he opened, he mentioned that they should give in the same way as he had encouraged the Galatian church to give, in a way challenging them…
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NewLSFB241: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – 1 Corinthians 12 and 13
Today we’ll read two of my favorite chapters in the entire Bible. Of course, if you’ve been listening to the LSFB for long, you know that I have several favorite chapters, right? Let’s discuss both chapters just a little. In chapter 12, Paul is addressing another issue that is bringing this argumentative Corinthian church another…
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Lifespring!196 “Lord, Save Us From Your Followers”
Big thanks to Today’s guest is Dan Merchant, sometimes known as the bumper sticker man. He spent three years making a film called, Lord Save Us From Your Followers. I was really affected by this film, and had the pleasure of welcoming Dan into my home just a few days ago to talk about it….
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Lifespring!166 “Where Is The Evidence?”
Where’s The Evidence? I was recently having a fatherly discussion with one of my sons…whose identity will remain anonymous for reasons that will soon become crystal clear. At times the discussion became, shall we say, animated. You see, report cards came out in the weekend mail. Listen to the show to hear the rest… What…
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Lifespring!162 “A Heart To Heart”
Well guys, it’s time for one of those conversations that some call “a heart to heart.” This is a conversation that I’ve been thinking about for a long time, but didn’t quite know how to broach. And by the way, I’m talking primarily to those of you who have been with me for awhile. If…
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