https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wme9y-18c50b1

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.”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-59csw-17b5c83

In this second episode in the series, we look at more claims that Jesus makes, exclusive claims that do not allow us to think if Him as merely a good teacher or a moral person.

“I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”

“I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I am!” 

Is He Liar, Lunatic, or Lord?

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ub2w8-177dc1c

Today we take a break. Please accept this musical gift (which ends with a Thai/Finnish story.)

Tunes in this episode:

• Be Still My Soul
• Skye Boat Song
• In the Bleak Midwinter
• Fanny Po’er
• My Jesus I Love Thee
• Jock O’Hazeldean
• O’Carolan’s Welcome
• Amazing Grace/Be Thou My Vision

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3vafz-176e1f4

Today’s episode ranges from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians to a discussion about marketing and the ancient Merovingian kings of Frankia. Enjoy!

“Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues ? Do all interpret?”

“Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-52mk7-1766270

In this final episode on this Spiritual Hamburger, we look at the Biblical teaching on orderly worship, what pleases God. Just as in the first century, churches today may fall into disorder and a lack of unity. May it not be so.

“If anybody thinks he is a prophet or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command. If he ignores this, he himself will be ignored.”

“Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”