Best More Than We Can Chew Podcasts (2025)

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Sitting under the shade of trees we did not plant S29e48 Dt20:10 7:10

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We all sit in the shade of trees we did not plant. We Stand on shoulders that are not our own. Spiritually, we too stand upon inherited blessings that we did not earn. Some of course are from God, and some are from actual humans. For 7 minutes, Consider such "spiritual trees" under whose shade you sit today. https://youtu.be/KYWGm2PmMsU…

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“The battle is the Lord’s”, but the fight is yours s29e47 Dt20:1 6:17

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Today, Be READY for a fight.—perhaps temptation; evil, sickness, or even a grief. But, be ready to have the Lord go with you into battle. It is not “let go and let God”, more like, LET'S GET GOING WITH GOD. The battle is the Lord’s, but the fight is yours. Or at least ½ yours. He fights with you. He let's you fight. The battle is the Lord’s, AND th…

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What tolerance should you have for evil? S29e46 Dt19:14 7:29

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Welcome to the original SANCTUARY CITY! Where the punishments proportionate to the crimes. Where the innocent are protected. Where the guilty are not spared but brought to justice Where false accusers become truly accused Because of Deuteronomy, you likely sit in such a city today. Listen 7 minutes to see why. https://youtu.be/FKkh2NIkvrg…

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Should there be capital punishment? S29e45 Dt19:1 7:13

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Deuteronomy is practical and applicable as it sheds light on two topics: should there be capital punishment? what is the purpose of a sanctuary city? Listen 7 minutes to hear what the Bible has to say about it. https://youtu.be/Xg0ro2aKJW0By Michael Smith

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Can I trust the Bible? S29e44 dt 18:15 7:34

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If God does not "write the Bible", then we are of no obligation to read it or follow it. But let's say that God really does Author the book. Then, we are beholden to read it, treasure it and follow it. Follow this Chain of Revelation with me today: 1. God 2. Revelation God make himself known 3. Inspiration Prophets who faithfully write with vested …

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“Putting out” your own children S29e43 dt18 6:19

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Join me in squirming as we hear of a couple of cultures who "put out" their own children. That is, those in charge of certain infants, put them out into the elements to deliberately kill their own children. The Israelites encountered it when they arrived at the promised land. I encountered it on a recent tour of Iceland. And what shall we say of ou…

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Getting the right king over you S29e42 Dt17:14 6:53

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There are pitfalls in the concept of leadership. First, the leaders can be wrong. They can steer off course because of pride, power and pleasure. It does not stop there, because the followers can also do this wrong. They can be looking for the wrong type of king. Our real King should be in heaven. Our allegiance is truly there. Let's not get this w…

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Where does the American Justice system come from? S29e41 Dt16:18 7:20

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Justice, and the justice system derives from the very character of God. As much as possible, the practical exercise of justice here on earth should reflect the Just character of God in heaven. We stand before God in what we say and do and how we judge. If we are involved in any part of a justice system at home, in relationships, at work or in the p…

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Everybody comes. Nobody comes empty handed S29e40 Dt16:9 7:23

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Some of the so called "OLD" Testament principles are practiced TODAY. Specifically: how to respond to the generosity of God. Out of a defined calendar of national Jewish holidays, we can glean some practices that are great for 2025. Everything comes from the Lord. He loves a cheerful giver, and a cheerful rejoicer, who generouslyresponds personally…

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Remember the Passover until the cross S29e39 Dt16:1 7:01

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You are going to need the truths of this event to understand your coming SAVIOR. You remember this PREVIOUS EVENT to help you be ready for a FUTURE PERSON WITHOUT THE PASSOVER lamb, The wrath of God does not passover With Jesus, The PRACTICE of the Passover gives way to a PERSON. The Lamb makes friendship with God, adoption by God, intimacy with Go…

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Getting your ear pierced to Jesus S29e38 Dt15:7 7:42

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When a "bondservant" is referred to in the Bible, it means a voluntary, ongoing, permanent, mutually agreed upon, mutually beneficial, employer/employee relationship. It is an important concept to get right, because Jesus asks every one of His followers to become a bondservant to Himself. Us bondservants are to voluntarily enter into an ongoing, pe…

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Hey! You release HIM because I released YOU. S29e37 Dt15:1 7:08

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If God was only just, you, me, and the people of God would only be in big trouble. The Israelites are just past a little event known as the golden calf, where most of the golden rules were trampled on. Yet, because "the Lord's release has been proclaimed", it means that you're not getting what you deserve. Then practically He asks for a heart towar…

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What profit is there to making Him Lord of my wallet? s29e36 Dt14 7:15

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First let's ask selfishly: If you knew that YOU were benefitting from YOUR giving, would you give more? Here's the Crazy thing that makes this worth 7 minutes of your time: the generous GIVER is also the generous RECEIVER. You give it to the Lord who gives it back to you. Hmmmm. If the main profit is accrued to ME... Maybe I should give more. And s…

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Who is Lord of your wallet? S29e35 Dt14:22 7:06

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If we did a forensic accounting of your finances, would the generosity of God be reflected in the results? In today's passage, God is claiming Lordship over not just your ABILITY to gain wealth, but over the wealth itself. Today is all about MONEY. I am Lord of the wallet, King of the checkbook. Lord of Venmo. Prince of Paypal and the Paycheck. Is …

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What do holy people eat for breakfast? S29e34 dt14:1 7:06

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Doing distinctive diets self-righteously before God does not CALL FOR or EARN His favor. It is the unearned favor of God that calls for these distinctive, at least in the Old Testament. It constantly reminded, by everything you put or don't put in your mouth, that you are a peculiar people. Today, things are different. Listen and subscribe and comm…

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What will you do with your Santa-bag of sin? S29e33 Dt13 7:00

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God wants followers that appropriately love and worship Him. Our problem is foundational and functional rebellion on a world-wide scale. The appropriate response is the wrathful justice of God. Yet, He also makes a way of mercy; a way for your big Santa-bag full of your sin penalty to be carried by Someone who isn't you. Unholiness has a terrible p…

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Inhabiting the Island of misfit toys S29e32 Dt12 6:38

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You gotta love the practicality and applicability of Deuteronomy. In chapter 12 alone it has many reminders, that if exercised will be of benefit to you. We're tempted to inhabit the "Island of Misfit Toys." That is, to live in our islands of moral relativism. Deuteronomy has lots to help us with here. It calls us to love the eyes of the Lord. It w…

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Have a PARTY in the right PLACE S29e31 Dt12:1 7:14

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The Lord loves a good party. He invents the concept of having a celebration about Him. In fact, He invites people to rejoice and feast in honor of Himself. Of note, He asks them to have this party in a particular LOCATION. Just any old place will not do. He wants the place of the party to be that of His HABITATION. Where He is, IS THE PARTY. Join m…

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Laying up peaches for a day of scarcity S29e30 Dt11:18 7:28

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The Christian’s relationship with the Bible is like saving PEACHES On some days, there will be no sunshine, no warmth, and no harvest. On some days, there will be no peaches. But if we do this correctly, it will not be a day without peaches. How? Those are the days that we can enjoy peaches that were laid aside, and "put up" for a future day. Liste…

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Have you ever thought what you should consider today? S29e29 Dt11:1 6:50

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If I sliced your heart open, would I find an inclination to LOVE the Lord? Consider your LOVE. If it is poor, then CONSIDER the discipline of the Lord. Seriously, if our AFFECTION is poor, then consider His DISCIPLINES. Then, Let this consideration of His disciplines inform the conduct of our LOVE. Subscribe, for we can only do this when it is toda…

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How to not be a KNUCKLEHEAD S29e28 Dt10:12 6:38

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Our passage today will have a lot to say about how to move off our obstinate stubbornness. I call it Knuckleheadedness. It is a real, persistent problem with people of all ages. There is No such thing as a fruitful functioning, fellowshipping Christian, who thinks wrongly; walks in error, fears not the Lord, is commandment-optional, serves poorly, …

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Picking up the pieces after a debacle S29e27 Dt10:1 6:52

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What happens after a big fiasco with the Lord? We need to know, because we've all had a few. Watch with me how our Old Testament friends return to the basics with God. If you have failed horribly then you are a friend of mine...IF... Watch 7 minutes. Do the basics. Subscribe. Come back tomorrow. https://youtu.be/azFz7F9rG8I…

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Remember for those who will not remember S29e26 Dt9:25 6:22

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Today will be about intercession, which is: To Ask for another when they cannot ask To Act for another when they cannot act Remember for another when they have forgotten It is done exclusively for knuckleheads. Perhaps there is one in your life. Comment, share, like and subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTgy9pgEYI0…

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Interceding for complete Knuckleheads S29e25 Dt9:13 6:45

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To intercede is to Ask for others when they cannot ask Act for others when they cannot act Remember for others when they have forgotten And when others have lost their standing before God, we stand before Him on their behalf. There is someone in your life that you can intercede for. Who is it? https://youtu.be/HdTDtD9jguY…

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What if you got a message written by God with His finger? S29e24 Dt9:6 7:22

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How many days have you rebelled from God? For the Israelites, it was 14,600 days in a row. For a good friend of mine, it was 26242. God writes a message to mankind on two tablets with HIS VERY FINGER. It is one of the first direct contacts with heaven. Later Jesus comes down to make even more contact with our world. So, no matter how many days it h…

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Getting a MONEY SLAP from God S29e23 Dt9:1 7:15

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Could it be that the Lord choses a wicked people (Israel) to root out a wicked people (Anak's clan) to save a wicked people (You and me)? If so, we should be pretty humble, no matter what people group we find ourselves in. We shouldn't be prideful of our wealth. (God gave His "money slap" in yesterday's passage.) Nor should we be prideful of the gr…

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I love MONEY more than anything, even God S29e22 dt8:18 7:06

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What happens if you love money more than God? Longing for money results in consequences that go beyond money. The Bible calls it an idol and some very unpalatable things will follow. Moses and Paul both beg us: Don’t end up with ruin, destruction, a fall into a senseless and harmful desires, temptations and snares. Don’t disregard God and end up in…

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Were does my wealth come from? S29e21 Dt8:17 6:35

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Christians do not have pride parades. They are in remorse over their pride Don’t let your HEART BE LIFTED UP against the Lord. Specifically: Be ready to be wrong about your powers to get wealth. If there are unique things that make you successful at your job, they came from the Lord. Join me for 6.5 minutes to consider why I might be good at my job…

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Having a hornet in your mouth for a moment S29e21 Dt7:12 6:49

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I have had a live hornet in my mouth for a moment. I am not recommending it. Of note, one of the ways the Lord clears out the promised land for the promised people is, wait for it, HORNETS. Trust me, it is an effective tool to throw the people into confusion. Listen 7 minutes as we work our way thru Deuteronomy to watch God setting His love upon th…

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Why does God PURSUE Humans? S29e20 Dt7:1 7:06

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God is in the PURSUIT business. He pursues humans. Why? Well, it is not because of our amazing attributes. Here's how it goes: 1.Because of His love: He had plenty of it amongst the trinity. Always had a lot of love going on with the Persons. He never lacked for love.He could have been self contained but He did something with it: 2.Because He is a …

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He brings us out, so He might bring us WHERE? S29e19 Dt6:16 6:48

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He brings us out, that he might bring us in. Where? To HIMSELF. He is the treasure. He is the reward. He is the prize. Know that the LORD brings us out for a reason: It is to bring us into a relationship with HIMSELF. And that, is the greatest treasure of all. Subscribe:https://youtu.be/A_KlEXMk69MBy Michael Smith

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Take care lest you forget the most important S29e19 Dt6:10 6:12

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Today we’ll learn that it is easier to find God in the tempest than in tranquility; That there is a special caution for Abundance, when times are good: Take care lest you forget the Lord. The Lord has a caution today for the famished and the full. For the famished, have faith For the full, have fear. Don’t forget. Take care lest you forget. Subscri…

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Love is at the Core S29e18 Dt6:1 6:11

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If you peel the onion of any command of God, you'll find at the core: LOVE. By extension then, At the core of your relationship with the commandments of God should be an affectionate relationship with the Person of God. Obedience to the commandment of God is INSEPERABLE from the love of God for us, and our love for Him. So today, I WISH YOU LOVE: l…

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When God says, “You got this right!” S29e17 Dt5:28 6:57

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It is not everyday when God tells His people, "YOU GOT THIS RIGHT". So, we should pause, understand, admire, and then imitate. Like them, let's AIM FOR AWE. Start by watching for 7 minutes. Then subscribe and comment. https://youtu.be/Y0gpfQQ8v24By Michael Smith

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Responding to the 5 commandments s29e16 Dt5:17 7:36

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Watch 7 minutes with me as humans respond to 5 of the 10 commandments of God. If we finish today with ½ as good of a response, I think God will be pleased. See what placing before them murder, adultery, stealing, lying, and coveting does to them. It doesn't harden their hearts. It MELTS their hearts...Just like it should ours. Subscribe to melt mor…

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5 observations about the five Commandments S29e15 Dt5:1 7:41

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What if there were only 5 commandments? Would that improve your standing before God? Would you achieve and accomplish the five successfully? Join me as we assess our achievements in light of the commands that came directly from God Himself. Perhaps you will do better than I did. ;-) subscribe. like and comment. https://youtu.be/20jntkFGta8…

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Finding treasure in an old Polish Castle S29e14 Dt4:44 7:22

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Historians recently made a very big deal about finding a single ring in a castle in Poland. It was from the 11th century, gold, and found in a castle that housed kings. Similarly, we should be treasuring the revelations that God gives us about Himself. One of His revelation tools is His LAW. It is older, more complete, comes with cross-references, …

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Sitting in the buttertub of grace S29e13 Dt4:32 7:23

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If you sit in the butter tub of grace, what should you be thinking? If you sit in the butter tub of grace, what should you be remembering? If you sit in the butter tub of grace, what should you be doing? Moses asks this 3500 years ago. It is just as current as I ask it this morning. One thing perhaps to do: subscribe so you get more butter to sit i…

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A place in your heart that is only for Him S29e12 Dt4:15 6:48

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When our hearts go out to something that the Lord would have reserved for himself only, it is called idolatry. The Lord feels strongly about this. We should too. There are affections, treasures, connections, energy, time, and devotion due only to Him. There is a place in your heart that is only for Him. Today, we'll see it and defend it together. h…

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If you Love the Old Testament, you are a friend of mine S29e11 Dt4:1 7:06

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There is wonderful stuff, 3500 years old, that is for us TODAY. There are revelations and principles that are just as true today as they were fresh out of heaven's mouth. Our challenge is to go find them. He's left treasures in the Old Testament for us to make new today. If you love the treasures of Deuteronomy and the "Old" Testament, you are a fr…

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When faced with “Circumstances I do not prefer…” S29e10 Dt3:23 6:34

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Moses hears some news from God that he does not prefer. It involves not getting the desire of his heart to go into the promised land. He recounts God's goodness and might before he receives his charge: go get Joshua ready. encourage Joshua: build COURAGE into him Charge Joshua: build VISION into him Strengthen Joshua: build TOUGHNESS into him. If t…

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Why did the Lord SET HIS AFFECTION upon you? S29e9 Dt7:1 6:20

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Why does the Lord set His love upon people? Exactly how is that love for a specific people group, and later the world, enacted? Join me as we watch the Lord destroy some kings and their sin, to make room for the people of God. Later, a Savior that fixes everybody's sin-problem will come from that people group. Why did God destroy OG? So He could co…

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Fighting for a PLACE until the Lord gives PEACE S29e8 Dt3:1 6:57

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The people of Israel must fight for the place of Israel until the Lord gives PEACE to Israel. Up in today's story: the probably gigantic king OG. Watch as God exercises HEREM (destruction to an evil people group) to demonstrate His Hesed. (His faithfulness to an undeserving people group.) Og will be given into the hand of God, IN WHOSE HANDS were t…

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A people group entirely Devoted to destruction S29e7 Dt2:26 7:24

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Today we'll squirm as we see a people be entirely devoted to destruction. This is a surprise to us, as we don't often see immediate and appropriate justice in real time. But you cannot understand the wrath of God, without understanding KINDNESS God. Is God sometimes severe to those of unbelief? Yes Justly so. Is God sometimes kind to those of belie…

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Do you want the promised land? S29e6 Dt2:16 7:45

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Be careful what you ask for. Everybody THINKS they want to go to and enter the promised land. But it does require something of you. We often think that we are the heroes of the Bible stories. If you want to enter, there'll be some obedience; some following and maybe even some fighting. Subscribe: https://youtu.be/vkBqu_xGuHc…

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DEMONSTRATING OBEDIENCE IN LOCATION S29e5 Dt2:1 7:14

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The people of Israel are on an epic journey. It's taken 40 years for a trip that was less than 40 days. They are learning obedience, obedience of LOCATION. They go through a land-lessons on the way. The Lord has given land to people groups previously, so He can give land to you. Listen 7 minutes to hear how The Lord asks them to be obedient of PLAC…

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142. Stop preaching self care and send me money 52:02

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Has anyone figured out what self care looks like without needing £1M yet? We sure haven't! Join Fola & Rukiya for yet another chat about how unintentionally neglectful we Black women can be of ourselves, and how we've rediscovered what self care means to us! Follow Us: Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠waitamitoxic⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @⁠⁠⁠waitamitoxic⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@waitamit…

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I am YOUR God; I fight for you. I go before you S29e4 Dt 1:34 7:28

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Watch as the wrong ANALYSIS of God results in wrong action and wrong BELIEF of God results in wrong BEHAVIORS. This is in the shadow of God reminding them that I am YOUR God; I fight for you. I go before you. I show you the way to go. I carry you like a father carries his son. Even so, after God speaks to them so tenderly, they'll not obey, not fol…

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Has God ever CARRIED YOU? S29e3 Dt1:19 6:24

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Statements of fact for the Israelites: I am YOUR God; I fight for you. I go before you. I give clear guideposts to you in the day and the night. I show you the way to go. And Most beautifully: I carry you when necessary. How far? All the way. When? when you are in the wilderness. Subscribe to be carried a bit tomorrow: https://youtu.be/nCZyPoQecW4…

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Are you lonely and burdened? There’s a place for you. S29e2 Dt1:9 7:01

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The burdens of the church are too much for one person to carry. The burdens of one person are NOT TOO MUCH for one church to carry. Why? Because God set up a system for burden-bearing that involves a community not an individual. Can a 3300 year old book have an authoritative impact on loneliness, discrimination, justice and burden bearing? Yup. Thi…