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The subject of Tithing can be confusing and divisive. What is right?  What does the Lord expect of us, His people, regarding tithes?  The answer may be more nuanced that you think. In today’s episode, we look at tithing in the Old Testament.   

“Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the Lord’s; it is holy to the Lord. . . . And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the Lord.”  – Leviticus 27:30-32 

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8f4qj-18f65e2

With no preparation, Mike turns on the microphone and shares what the Lord puts on his heart.

Please remember to weigh carefully what is said, and in all things bring glory to the Father. 

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Today we take a look at the life of Barnabas, a man often overlooked today but very often in the heart of the Lord’s work in the book of Acts. 

“He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith.” 

– Acts chapter 11

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9wvyc-18d8e7b

Why does the Lord do His good work in us? The answer may be surprising, especially for a sentimental and hedonistic generation. 

“Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am going to do these things, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you have gone. I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Sovereign LORD, when I show myself holy through you before their eyes.vereign LORD, when I show myself holy through you before their eyes. — Ezekiel chapter 36

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In today’s episode, Mike talks with his wife Olga about their recent border crossing between Estonia and Russia — the experience itself and the Kingdom lessons learned.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-f5v3j-18a5633

What about times when we feel that God is silent? How can followers of Jesus go through such times well? What is the path of faith when the Lord seems far off?

“Look at the nations and watch–
and be utterly amazed.
For I am going to do something in your days
that you would not believe,
even if you were told.”

— Habakkuk chapter 1

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a4ekv-189b01b

After a failed attempt to record an episode on the life of Barnabas, Mike speaks from the heart, as the Spirit leads.

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

— John chapter 8

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4x9mm-18787c9

In today’s episode, we hear again one of Mike’s favorite stories and the lessons he learned from Ted.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jsy5a-1802153

What are God’s promises regarding suffering? What does He say about pain? Does He ever harm us? Does He ever hurt us? What is His character? 

These are very important questions, and the answers will define our walk with the Lord.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jrr3u-17e438b

How do we engage in hard conversations according to God’s will? What are guidelines for talking with people who disagree with us? Peter has something to say about that.

. . . all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For,

“Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from deceitful speech.
He must turn from evil and do good;
he must seek peace and pursue it.
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”