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The Jesus Blip

This was it. This was the last week of Jesus’ life. In just over 100 hours, Jesus would stand trial for crimes He didn’t commit and be sentenced to a public crucifixion He did not deserve, but He did it all for us. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the good news. Purchase my newest book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchas...

Apr 10, 2022•14 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast

The Banquet

The servant just left the palatial home to announce dinner was soon to be served. When he made it to his guests' house, his dinner plans didn't go as planned. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my newest book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchase the devotional Simplify—which launched the podcast— at htt...

Apr 03, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast

One Boss, Three Servants, and Fistfuls of Cash

Jesus barely took a breath between last week's story and this week's story. We meet one boss, three servants, and a fistful of cash. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my newest book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchase the devotional Simplify—which launched the podcast— at https://pentecostalpublishing...

Mar 27, 2022•16 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast

Ten Bridesmaids

All ten bridesmaids were giddy and ready at the start of the day. But as the groom delayed His coming, all ten of them fell fast asleep. But at midnight, the herald heralded the bridegroom was finally here. All ten bridesmaids scrambled to get ready, only to discover five of them were ready; five were not. Listen to this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten ...

Mar 20, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Three Million Dollars and Twenty Bucks

One servant owed a king $3,000,000. There was no way he could pay his debt, but his creditor forgave him of all of it—down to the last denarius. A buddy of his owed him twenty bucks. This was his opportunity to be merciful. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purch...

Mar 13, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Weeds and Wheat

There's a farmer, a field, weeds, wheat, and a bad guy who tries to get sweet revenge on the farmer. It's all wrapped up in this parable about weeds and wheat. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchase the devotional Simplify—which launched the podcast— at https...

Mar 06, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Story of the Sower

Jesus was the Artiste of artists by painting pictures with His words. Jesus told a powerful story about a sower sowing seed. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchase the devotional Simplify—which launched the podcast— at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/search...

Feb 27, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast

God Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

If you blow the dust off the Book of II Samuel, you'll see him sitting there. His name is hard to spell, even harder to pronounce. It's the story of five-year-old Mephibosheth. I told you it's hard to pronounce. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at Ten Words on Audible Purchase the devo...

Feb 20, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Perfect Love

One year we enjoyed a week and a half in the Smoky Mountains. The girls wanted to wade through the water in Metcalf Bottoms, but I'm scared senseless of water. I wanted them to have a great time, but I wanted to stay out of the water. What to do, what to do? Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Au...

Feb 13, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The I Am

I went to a children's camp service one Thursday evening in the summer. At the beginning of the service, we nibbled on some fun fare of fast songs complete with all the motions. But when the choir sang, I was pleasantly surprised at what they sang. Enjoy this week's episode to hear the story. Purchase my new book Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments at https://pentecostalpublishing.com/products/ten-words Listen to Ten Words: a Practical Look at the Ten Commandments on Audible at T...

Feb 06, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast