http://stacyharp.podomatic.com en-us podOmatic RSS Generator Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:47:15 GMT christianity,current,event,jesus,media,news,politics,radio,worldview Active Christian Media acmedia@hushmail.com clean no Active Christian Media <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />These days, when we think of "buffer" we usually first think of computer technology, but we may have other buffers in effect in our spiritual life. In today's devotion, Randall briefly considers the buffers used by the Israelites in the days of Samuel. Be sure to checkout our talk radio programs at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acmedia http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-11T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-11T12_00_00-08_00 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:37 GMT 2012-01-11 2012-01-11 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,comfort,god,jesus,king,moses,presence,samuel,saul 180 clean These days, when we think of "buffer" we usually first think of computer technology, but we may have other buffers in effect in our spiritual life. In today's devotion, Randall briefly considers the buffers used by the Israelites in the days of Samuel. Be sure to checkout our talk radio programs at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acmedia <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />When it comes to infamous romances, Samson and Delilah are certainly in the top 10. Samson's relationship with Delilah was about more than just a bad choice of romantic partners. Randall contemplates the lessons that this relationship has for us. Check out ACM's talk radio programs at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acmedia. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-06T12_30_30-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-06T12_30_30-08_00 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:27:43 GMT 2012-01-06 2012-01-06 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,delilah,devotion,hair,judges,relationships,samson,strength 180 no When it comes to infamous romances, Samson and Delilah are certainly in the top 10. Samson's relationship with Delilah was about more than just a bad choice of romantic partners. Randall contemplates the lessons that this relationship has for us. Check out ACM's talk radio programs at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acmedia. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Judges chapter 13 tells us about the circumstances of Samson’s birth, but it also tells us something about the spiritual condition of his parents. Randall briefly considers the text and its implications for us. Checkout ACM's talk radio programs at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acmedia. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-05T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-05T12_00_00-08_00 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:02:37 GMT 2012-01-05 2012-01-05 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media angel,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,jesus,judges,manoah,samson,yeshua 180 clean Judges chapter 13 tells us about the circumstances of Samson’s birth, but it also tells us something about the spiritual condition of his parents. Randall briefly considers the text and its implications for us. Checkout ACM's talk radio programs at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/acmedia. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Judges chapter 9 records the careless choice of Abimelech as king by the leaders of Shechem. What seemed like a easy way out ended up costing them dearly. Randall contemplates a lesson that we can learn from them and a lesson that we can learn from Abimelech's youngest brother. Checkout ACM's On The Wall Radio program at blogtalkradio.com/acmedia. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-04T12_41_57-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-04T12_41_57-08_00 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:37:28 GMT 2012-01-04 2012-01-04 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media abimelech,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,election,jotham,judges,leaders,shechem 180 clean Judges chapter 9 records the careless choice of Abimelech as king by the leaders of Shechem. What seemed like a easy way out ended up costing them dearly. Randall contemplates a lesson that we can learn from them and a lesson that we can learn from Abimelech's youngest brother. Checkout ACM's On The Wall Radio program at blogtalkradio.com/acmedia. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Judges chapter 8 presents a mixed bag of lessons for us. Every good deed had enough bad mixed in it to produce less-than-ideal results. Randall considers some of these lessons in this 3-minute devotional. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-03T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-03T12_00_00-08_00 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:35:39 GMT 2012-01-03 2012-01-03 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,devotion,ehpod,gideon,israel,judges,midian,oppression 180 clean Judges chapter 8 presents a mixed bag of lessons for us. Every good deed had enough bad mixed in it to produce less-than-ideal results. Randall considers some of these lessons in this 3-minute devotional. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Judges chapter 2 introduces us to the pattern that repeats throughout the remainder of the book. Since these things were written for our instruction, there is a lesson here for us that we should be careful not to fall into the same pattern. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-02T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2012-01-02T12_00_00-08_00 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:37:31 GMT 2012-01-02 2012-01-02 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,deliverance,devotion,judges,oppression,pattern 180 clean Judges chapter 2 introduces us to the pattern that repeats throughout the remainder of the book. Since these things were written for our instruction, there is a lesson here for us that we should be careful not to fall into the same pattern. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Joshua chapters 18 through 21 contain detailed descriptions of the territorial borders allotted to the tribe of Israel and list each of the cities within those territories. Among all the geographic places listed, one stands out to Randall as the most important in this 3-minute devotional. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-29T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-29T12_00_00-08_00 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:12:32 GMT 2011-12-29 2011-12-29 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,borders,cities,israel,joshua,tribes 180 clean Joshua chapters 18 through 21 contain detailed descriptions of the territorial borders allotted to the tribe of Israel and list each of the cities within those territories. Among all the geographic places listed, one stands out to Randall as the most important in this 3-minute devotional. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Is it ever Biblical not to be content? Randall briefly considers a lesson to be learned from the book of Joshua concerning the expansion of the children of Israel into the Promised Land. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-28T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-28T12_00_00-08_00 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:07:20 GMT 2011-12-28 2011-12-28 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media abound,audio,audio/mpeg,contentment,israel,joshua,lack,land,promised 180 clean Is it ever Biblical not to be content? Randall briefly considers a lesson to be learned from the book of Joshua concerning the expansion of the children of Israel into the Promised Land. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />What do circumcision and the Commander of the army of the LORD in Joshua chapter 5 have in common? Randall sees a single simple lesson from both of these things in this 3-minute devotional. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-26T12_12_24-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-26T12_12_24-08_00 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:09:48 GMT 2011-12-26 2011-12-26 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,circumcision,commander,holy,israel,joshua 180 clean What do circumcision and the Commander of the army of the LORD in Joshua chapter 5 have in common? Randall sees a single simple lesson from both of these things in this 3-minute devotional. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Deuteronomy chapters 27 through 30 present to the Israelites a list of blessings for following God's commandments, and a list of curses for disobedience. Rather than the demands of a dictator, these admonitions reveal the heart of a loving Father as Randall contemplates in this brief devotional. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-22T12_09_38-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-22T12_09_38-08_00 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:07:41 GMT 2011-12-22 2011-12-22 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,blessing,christianity,commandments,curse,death,deuteronomy,god,life 180 clean Deuteronomy chapters 27 through 30 present to the Israelites a list of blessings for following God's commandments, and a list of curses for disobedience. Rather than the demands of a dictator, these admonitions reveal the heart of a loving Father as Randall contemplates in this brief devotional. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The book of Deuteronomy contains a number of civil laws both revered and disdained by people today. What bearing does the Law of God have on us today. Randall briefly considers the importance of the law in this devotional. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-21T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-21T12_00_00-08_00 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:32:44 GMT 2011-12-21 2011-12-21 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,deuteronomy,garments,god,law,righteousness,sin 180 clean The book of Deuteronomy contains a number of civil laws both revered and disdained by people today. What bearing does the Law of God have on us today. Randall briefly considers the importance of the law in this devotional. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Centuries before Israel petitioned the prophet Samuel for a king to rule over them, God predicted that day and set forth requirements for a king in Deuteronomy chapter 17. Randall briefly considers those requirements and what we can gain from them. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-20T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-20T12_00_00-08_00 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:32:34 GMT 2011-12-20 2011-12-20 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,commandments,government,had-copy,king,rulers 180 clean Centuries before Israel petitioned the prophet Samuel for a king to rule over them, God predicted that day and set forth requirements for a king in Deuteronomy chapter 17. Randall briefly considers those requirements and what we can gain from them. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Several times throughout the book of Deuteronomy, God identifies Himself to the children of Israel as the God "who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." Randall briefly contemplates why the Creator of the universe would identify Himself in the localized, specific way to them. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-19T12_27_17-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-19T12_27_17-08_00 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:24:44 GMT 2011-12-19 2011-12-19 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bondage,christianity,deliverance,deuteronomy,egypt,god,israel,personal,righteousness,sin 180 clean Several times throughout the book of Deuteronomy, God identifies Himself to the children of Israel as the God "who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." Randall briefly contemplates why the Creator of the universe would identify Himself in the localized, specific way to them. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Deuteronomy chapter 1 contains a synopsis of the life of the children of Israel during the Exodus. Although the text is over 3000 years old, it could very well be a summary of our own spiritual journeys. Randall takes a few minutes to compare us with them. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-14T11_46_09-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-14T11_46_09-08_00 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:43:39 GMT 2011-12-14 2011-12-14 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,exodus,israel,journey,land,promise,spiritual 180 clean Deuteronomy chapter 1 contains a synopsis of the life of the children of Israel during the Exodus. Although the text is over 3000 years old, it could very well be a summary of our own spiritual journeys. Randall takes a few minutes to compare us with them. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today, Randall contemplates each phrase of the prophecy of Messiah's birth found in Isaiah 9:6. This isn't your ordinary birth announcement! http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-12T11_52_49-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-12T11_52_49-08_00 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:51:02 GMT 2011-12-12 2011-12-12 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,birth,christianity,isaiah,jesus,messiah 180 no Today, Randall contemplates each phrase of the prophecy of Messiah's birth found in Isaiah 9:6. This isn't your ordinary birth announcement! <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In Numbers, we read about the 12 spies sent into the promised land and the reports that they brought back to the children of Israel. Randall briefly considers the subsequent dialog between God and Moshe (Moses). http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-07T11_22_39-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-07T11_22_39-08_00 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:20:24 GMT 2011-12-07 2011-12-07 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,god,israel,land,moses,numbers,promised,spies 180 clean In Numbers, we read about the 12 spies sent into the promised land and the reports that they brought back to the children of Israel. Randall briefly considers the subsequent dialog between God and Moshe (Moses). <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />During the Exodus, the Levites both raised up and took down the elaborate Tabernacle of Meeting a number of times while they journeyed across the wilderness. Additionally, several hundred thousand (likely over one million) people had to pull-up stakes and relocate their encampments -- by night or by day. Randall considers the implications of these moves for us today. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-06T11_38_51-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-06T11_38_51-08_00 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:36:26 GMT 2011-12-06 2011-12-06 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,camp,israel,numbers,presence,relocation,tabernacle 180 no During the Exodus, the Levites both raised up and took down the elaborate Tabernacle of Meeting a number of times while they journeyed across the wilderness. Additionally, several hundred thousand (likely over one million) people had to pull-up stakes and relocate their encampments -- by night or by day. Randall considers the implications of these moves for us today. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Leviticus chapter 26 list for us the blessings of walking in the commandments of God and the curses of walking away from Him. Randall takes a few moments to reflect upon how these promises of pleasure and pain demonstrate the intense love of God. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-02T13_19_27-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-02T13_19_27-08_00 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:17:16 GMT 2011-12-02 2011-12-02 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,blessing,christianity,commandments,curses,israel,jesus,leviticus 180 no Leviticus chapter 26 list for us the blessings of walking in the commandments of God and the curses of walking away from Him. Randall takes a few moments to reflect upon how these promises of pleasure and pain demonstrate the intense love of God. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />"The Word" may mean something different to Nancy Pelosi, but it is amazing how the incarnate Word of God can be seen throughout the written Word of God. In this brief devotional, Randall considers the annual feasts of Israel in Leviticus chapter 23 and how they foreshadow Christ. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-01T12_35_18-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-12-01T12_35_18-08_00 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:33:11 GMT 2011-12-01 2011-12-01 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,feasts,israel,jesus,leviticus 180 no "The Word" may mean something different to Nancy Pelosi, but it is amazing how the incarnate Word of God can be seen throughout the written Word of God. In this brief devotional, Randall considers the annual feasts of Israel in Leviticus chapter 23 and how they foreshadow Christ. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Although teenagers usually come to mind when we think of peer pressure, the overflow of immorality in our culture can tempt all of us to compromise. Randall shares some thoughts from God's Law on the subject of cultural influences. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-30T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-30T12_00_00-08_00 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:14:19 GMT 2011-11-30 2011-11-30 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,canaan,christianity,compromise,culture,egypt,immorality,leviticus 180 no Although teenagers usually come to mind when we think of peer pressure, the overflow of immorality in our culture can tempt all of us to compromise. Randall shares some thoughts from God's Law on the subject of cultural influences. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Leviticus chapter 17 prescribed that all sacrifices were to be offered at the tabernacle of meeting. Randall briefly considers the implications for our inclinations to self-styled worship. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-29T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-29T12_00_00-08_00 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:18 GMT 2011-11-29 2011-11-29 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,exclusive,jesus,leviticus,offerings,sacrifice,universalism 180 no Leviticus chapter 17 prescribed that all sacrifices were to be offered at the tabernacle of meeting. Randall briefly considers the implications for our inclinations to self-styled worship. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Leviticus chapter 14 contains “the law of the leper for the day of his cleansing”. Although the text itself is fascinating, Randall considers its significance in the light of Christ. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-28T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-28T12_00_00-08_00 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:22:58 GMT 2011-11-28 2011-11-28 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,cleansing,jesus,leprosy,leviticus,messiah,moses,offerings 180 no Leviticus chapter 14 contains “the law of the leper for the day of his cleansing”. Although the text itself is fascinating, Randall considers its significance in the light of Christ. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The book of Leviticus contains detailed directions for offering various sacrifices. Randall takes a few minutes to ponder a few notable aspects of these offerings. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-25T13_36_39-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-25T13_36_39-08_00 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:34:25 GMT 2011-11-25 2011-11-25 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media altar,audio,audio/mpeg,blood,christianity,cross,jesus,leviticus,sacrifice,sin 180 no The book of Leviticus contains detailed directions for offering various sacrifices. Randall takes a few minutes to ponder a few notable aspects of these offerings. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Exodus records an overflow offering of gold, silver, and other items from the children of Israel for the construction of the Tabernacle. Randall contemplates the success of this project compared with the lack of giving in churches today. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-23T13_08_51-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-23T13_08_51-08_00 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:06:51 GMT 2011-11-23 2011-11-23 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,christianity,exodus,giving,gold,israel,moses,offering,silver,tabernacle 180 no Exodus records an overflow offering of gold, silver, and other items from the children of Israel for the construction of the Tabernacle. Randall contemplates the success of this project compared with the lack of giving in churches today. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />When Moshe came down from the mountain to find the children of Israel worshiping a golden calf, he responded in an outburst of righteous anger. His anger may have been righteous, but were his actions? Randall contemplates his response in today's devotional. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-22T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-22T12_00_00-08_00 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:04:37 GMT 2011-11-22 2011-11-22 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,broke,calf,christianity,devotion,devotional,exodus,golden,law,moses,mountain,sinai,tablets 180 no When Moshe came down from the mountain to find the children of Israel worshiping a golden calf, he responded in an outburst of righteous anger. His anger may have been righteous, but were his actions? Randall contemplates his response in today's devotional. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Exodus 23 contains a familiar account of the people of the Exodus fashioning a golden calf as a god to bow down to and dance around. Randall briefly considers their motivations for the idolatry. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-21T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-21T12_00_00-08_00 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:24:49 GMT 2011-11-21 2011-11-21 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media aaron,audio,audio/mpeg,calf,egypt,exodus,gold,idol,israel 180 no Exodus 23 contains a familiar account of the people of the Exodus fashioning a golden calf as a god to bow down to and dance around. Randall briefly considers their motivations for the idolatry. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Randall takes a very brief look at Mount Sinai and the giving of the 10 commandments to contemplate the holiness of God. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-17T12_52_11-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-17T12_52_11-08_00 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:48:18 GMT 2011-11-17 2011-11-17 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,commandments,devotion,god,israel,sinai 180 no Randall takes a very brief look at Mount Sinai and the giving of the 10 commandments to contemplate the holiness of God. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Like most of Scripture, Exodus chapter 16 contains many lessons for daily life. Today Randall considers God's provision of daily bread in the form of Manna to the children of Israel, and a thing or two that we can learn from it. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-16T11_16_32-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-16T11_16_32-08_00 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:14:07 GMT 2011-11-16 2011-11-16 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,bread,devotion,egypt,god,israel,manna,moses,provision 180 clean Like most of Scripture, Exodus chapter 16 contains many lessons for daily life. Today Randall considers God's provision of daily bread in the form of Manna to the children of Israel, and a thing or two that we can learn from it. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Drawing another lesson from the book of Exodus, Randall considers the deliverance and doubting of the children of Israel that came out of Egypt. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-15T11_12_05-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-15T11_12_05-08_00 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:09:57 GMT 2011-11-15 2011-11-15 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bread,christianity,egypt,exodus,israel,jesus,moses,red,sea,water 180 no Drawing another lesson from the book of Exodus, Randall considers the deliverance and doubting of the children of Israel that came out of Egypt. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In Exodus chapter 6, God makes a point of saying that He was not know by Name to Abraham, Issac and Jacob, but instructs Moses to tell the children of Israel His personal Name and that He is going to deliver them. Randall takes less than 3 minutes to consider the significance. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-11T13_34_25-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-11T13_34_25-08_00 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:31:46 GMT 2011-11-11 2011-11-11 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media abraham,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,devotion,hashem,isaac,israel,jacob,yhwh 180 no In Exodus chapter 6, God makes a point of saying that He was not know by Name to Abraham, Issac and Jacob, but instructs Moses to tell the children of Israel His personal Name and that He is going to deliver them. Randall takes less than 3 minutes to consider the significance. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />From Exodus chapter 1, Randall considers the circumstances that led to the growth of the Israelites in Egypt, and the lessons that we can draw for our own lives. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-09T14_12_14-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-09T14_12_14-08_00 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:09:22 GMT 2011-11-09 2011-11-09 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,devotion,exodus,god,israel,jesus,persecution 180 no From Exodus chapter 1, Randall considers the circumstances that led to the growth of the Israelites in Egypt, and the lessons that we can draw for our own lives. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today, Randall considers again the good reputation that Joseph enjoyed in the land of Egypt. His example should cause us to contemplate our own reputation in our own communities. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-08T12_00_00-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-08T12_00_00-08_00 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:03:22 GMT 2011-11-08 2011-11-08 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,burial,death,devotion,egypt,god,jacob,joseph,reputation 180 no Today, Randall considers again the good reputation that Joseph enjoyed in the land of Egypt. His example should cause us to contemplate our own reputation in our own communities. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />God's Word has quite a bit to tell us when we take the time to meditate upon it. Today, Randall contemplates one of his favorite Bible passages phrase-by-phrase. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-07T11_43_57-08_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-07T11_43_57-08_00 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:39:57 GMT 2011-11-07 2011-11-07 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 5:14,all,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,corinthians,devotion,died,live,self 180 no God's Word has quite a bit to tell us when we take the time to meditate upon it. Today, Randall contemplates one of his favorite Bible passages phrase-by-phrase. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Broken promises can have varied consequences, but they always leave someone disappointed and wanting. Randall takes a brief look at broken promises in Genesis 38, and contemplates some lessons. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-03T11_56_58-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-03T11_56_58-07_00 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:54:51 GMT 2011-11-03 2011-11-03 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,devotion,genesis,god,judah,onan,promises,tamar 180 no Broken promises can have varied consequences, but they always leave someone disappointed and wanting. Randall takes a brief look at broken promises in Genesis 38, and contemplates some lessons. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In this atypical devotional, Randall considers the names of the children of Jacob (Israel) and an interesting correlation between their mothers, their birth order, and the first and second comings of Christ. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-02T11_52_09-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-02T11_52_09-07_00 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:48:54 GMT 2011-11-02 2011-11-02 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,bilhah,children,christ,coming,devotion,first,genesis,god,israel,jacob,leah,rachel,second,tribes,zilpah 180 no In this atypical devotional, Randall considers the names of the children of Jacob (Israel) and an interesting correlation between their mothers, their birth order, and the first and second comings of Christ. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today, Randall considers the preparations made by Jacob as he dreaded meeting up with his brother, Esau, after 20 years. Despite reassurances from God, Jacob enacted some plans of his own just to be safe. There may be a lesson for us here. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-01T12_58_57-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-11-01T12_58_57-07_00 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:56:58 GMT 2011-11-01 2011-11-01 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,devotion,esau,genesis,god,grace,israel,jacob,promise 180 no Today, Randall considers the preparations made by Jacob as he dreaded meeting up with his brother, Esau, after 20 years. Despite reassurances from God, Jacob enacted some plans of his own just to be safe. There may be a lesson for us here. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Randall gleans a lesson from Genesis chapter 31, where we read that Rachel kept small idols as stowaways from the life that she left behind. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-31T14_50_37-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-31T14_50_37-07_00 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:47:37 GMT 2011-10-31 2011-10-31 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,devotion,genesis,god,idols,jesus,laban,rachel,shame,sin 180 clean Randall gleans a lesson from Genesis chapter 31, where we read that Rachel kept small idols as stowaways from the life that she left behind. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Do you ever wonder if God is listening to your prayers? Today Randall explores a few Bible passages that can give us confidence that our petitions reach the throne of heaven. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-28T13_24_25-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-28T13_24_25-07_00 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:22:15 GMT 2011-10-28 2011-10-28 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,devotion,god,jesus,prayer,will 180 no Do you ever wonder if God is listening to your prayers? Today Randall explores a few Bible passages that can give us confidence that our petitions reach the throne of heaven. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Abraham had to let go of his firstborn, Ishmael, in order to fulfill God's will in the promised son, Isaac. Randall considers the necessity of releasing what is good in order to experience God's best. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-27T12_25_53-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-27T12_25_53-07_00 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:23:40 GMT 2011-10-27 2011-10-27 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media abraham,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,devotion,hagar,isaac,ishamel,ministry,promise,sarah 180 clean Abraham had to let go of his firstborn, Ishmael, in order to fulfill God's will in the promised son, Isaac. Randall considers the necessity of releasing what is good in order to experience God's best. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Both Scripture and our own lives contain examples of humans receiving a divine promise or calling but depending upon our own wherewithal to perform it, with less-than-ideal results. Randall considers a couple of Biblical examples and the admonishment of God's Word to perpetually yield to His direction. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-26T12_12_23-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-26T12_12_23-07_00 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:09:54 GMT 2011-10-26 2011-10-26 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media abram,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,devotion,direction,genesis,god,ishmael,jesus,promise,sarai 180 clean Both Scripture and our own lives contain examples of humans receiving a divine promise or calling but depending upon our own wherewithal to perform it, with less-than-ideal results. Randall considers a couple of Biblical examples and the admonishment of God's Word to perpetually yield to His direction. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_4579181.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In today's devotional, which Randall Harp wrote, and Stacy reads, we look at foolish disputes within the church. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-25T10_12_04-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-25T10_12_04-07_00 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:09:12 GMT 2011-10-25 2011-10-25 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media bible,christianity,current,devotion,jesus,media,news,politics,radio,study,worldview 181 clean In today's devotional, which Randall Harp wrote, and Stacy reads, we look at foolish disputes within the church. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_3455025.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />In today's ACM Devotional, Stacy takes over while Randall is away and shares some thoughts on Christians using devotional books versus reading the bible. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-24T13_50_44-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-24T13_50_44-07_00 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:48:10 GMT 2011-10-24 2011-10-24 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media bible,birds,devotional,food,study 181 clean In today's ACM Devotional, Stacy takes over while Randall is away and shares some thoughts on Christians using devotional books versus reading the bible. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Continuing to draw lessons from the epistle of Jude, Randall considers the subtlety of perversions of the Christian faith and the importance of resisting them – not for our own sakes but for the eternal welfare of others. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-20T12_36_03-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-20T12_36_03-07_00 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:32:34 GMT 2011-10-20 2011-10-20 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,deception,devotion,god,gospel,grace,jesus,jude,perversion,salvation,secret,sin 180 no Continuing to draw lessons from the epistle of Jude, Randall considers the subtlety of perversions of the Christian faith and the importance of resisting them – not for our own sakes but for the eternal welfare of others. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Jude describes deceivers in the Church as “admiring faces for the sake of gain.” Beyond recognizing false teachers, Randall considers how this trait can teach us something about celebrity worship. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-19T12_00_00-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-19T12_00_00-07_00 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:49:19 GMT 2011-10-19 2011-10-19 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,celebrities,christ,christianity,devotion,god,jesus,jude 180 clean Jude describes deceivers in the Church as “admiring faces for the sake of gain.” Beyond recognizing false teachers, Randall considers how this trait can teach us something about celebrity worship. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Amongst Biblical examples of rebellion, Jude places men who secretly work their way into the Church to pervert the grace of God. Randall considers the importance of contending for the true Gospel in these last days. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-18T12_00_00-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-18T12_00_00-07_00 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:26:14 GMT 2011-10-18 2011-10-18 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,condemnation,devotion,god,gospel,grace,jesus,jude,salvation 180 no Amongst Biblical examples of rebellion, Jude places men who secretly work their way into the Church to pervert the grace of God. Randall considers the importance of contending for the true Gospel in these last days. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />With a sense of urgency, Jude wrote his epistle to the saints exhorting them to contend earnestly for the faith. Randall considers the importance for making a stand for the integrity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-17T12_27_41-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-17T12_27_41-07_00 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:25:19 GMT 2011-10-17 2011-10-17 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,condemnation,devotion,god,gospel,grace,jesus,jude,salvation 180 clean With a sense of urgency, Jude wrote his epistle to the saints exhorting them to contend earnestly for the faith. Randall considers the importance for making a stand for the integrity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />I John chapter 5 makes much of the Son of God – His Name, His authority, His testimony and eternal life that comes through faith in Him. In this short devotional, Randall considers the importance of Christ in all things. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-14T12_18_50-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-14T12_18_50-07_00 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:16:09 GMT 2011-10-14 2011-10-14 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 1+john,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,devotion,gifts,god,identiity,jesus,love,righteousness 180 clean I John chapter 5 makes much of the Son of God – His Name, His authority, His testimony and eternal life that comes through faith in Him. In this short devotional, Randall considers the importance of Christ in all things. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />John's epistles have much to say about the love – especially the love of God. God's love is not simply a warm and fuzzy love that smiles down on us, but a sacrificial love that deals with our sin. In this brief devotional, Randall shares a few observations from 1 John chapter 4. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-13T12_00_00-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-13T12_00_00-07_00 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:29:23 GMT 2011-10-13 2011-10-13 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 1+john,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,blood,christianity,devotion,flesh,god,love,sin 180 clean John's epistles have much to say about the love – especially the love of God. God's love is not simply a warm and fuzzy love that smiles down on us, but a sacrificial love that deals with our sin. In this brief devotional, Randall shares a few observations from 1 John chapter 4. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1 John chapter 3 helps to identify children of God and children of the Devil. Randall takes a few minutes (less than 3) to contemplate these characteristics to help us determine who is who. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-12T13_52_54-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-12T13_52_54-07_00 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:40:28 GMT 2011-10-12 2011-10-12 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 1+john,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,children,christianity,devil,devotion,god,love,righteousness 180 clean 1 John chapter 3 helps to identify children of God and children of the Devil. Randall takes a few minutes (less than 3) to contemplate these characteristics to help us determine who is who. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />It's possible that you may not be on the path that you think you are on. Randall considers verses from 1 John chapter 2 that help us to evaluate the direction that we are headed. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-11T12_00_40-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-11T12_00_40-07_00 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:18:59 GMT 2011-10-11 2011-10-11 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 1+john,abide,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,darkness,devotion,forgiveness,god,integrity,journey,liar,light,love,sin 180 clean It's possible that you may not be on the path that you think you are on. Randall considers verses from 1 John chapter 2 that help us to evaluate the direction that we are headed. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The Apostle John walked with, talked with, saw, heard and touched the Lord Jesus for three years. Surprisingly, in 1 John chapter 1, he condenses that experience into a simple message that he heard from the Lord. Randall contemplates the substance of this seemingly-simple message. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-10T14_31_44-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-10T14_31_44-07_00 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:28:48 GMT 2011-10-10 2011-10-10 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 1+john,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,darkness,devotion,forgiveness,god,integrity,light,sin 180 clean The Apostle John walked with, talked with, saw, heard and touched the Lord Jesus for three years. Surprisingly, in 1 John chapter 1, he condenses that experience into a simple message that he heard from the Lord. Randall contemplates the substance of this seemingly-simple message. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Peter's first epistle has much to say about suffering to his audience who were well-acquainted with suffering. It's impossible to summarize all 5 chapters in less than 3 minutes, but this devotion might make a nice supplement to your reading of I Peter. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-06T12_00_43-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-06T12_00_43-07_00 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:43:56 GMT 2011-10-06 2011-10-06 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christ,christianity,devotion,hebrew,jews,patience,peter,suffering 180 clean Peter's first epistle has much to say about suffering to his audience who were well-acquainted with suffering. It's impossible to summarize all 5 chapters in less than 3 minutes, but this devotion might make a nice supplement to your reading of I Peter. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The epistle of James offers several practical guidelines for successful Christian living. In today's devotion, Randall contemplates the importance of the admonition to be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-05T12_00_41-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-05T12_00_41-07_00 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:28:57 GMT 2011-10-05 2011-10-05 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,facts,james,judgment,opinion,truth,wrath 180 clean The epistle of James offers several practical guidelines for successful Christian living. In today's devotion, Randall contemplates the importance of the admonition to be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hebrews chapter 11 extols a number of saints who believed the promises of God enough to pursue them. Randall considers such faith and wonders how well we match up to their examples. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-04T12_30_56-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-04T12_30_56-07_00 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:28:31 GMT 2011-10-04 2011-10-04 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,faith,heaven,hebrews,jesus 180 clean Hebrews chapter 11 extols a number of saints who believed the promises of God enough to pursue them. Randall considers such faith and wonders how well we match up to their examples. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hebrews 8:5 tells us that the earthly priests of the Tabernacle served, “a copy and shadow of the heavenly things.” Randall briefly considers the importance of recognizing that earthly institutions are merely a shadow of there heavenly counterparts. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-03T11_50_28-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-03T11_50_28-07_00 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:47:02 GMT 2011-10-03 2011-10-03 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,heaven,hebrews,jesus,salvation,shadow 180 clean Hebrews 8:5 tells us that the earthly priests of the Tabernacle served, “a copy and shadow of the heavenly things.” Randall briefly considers the importance of recognizing that earthly institutions are merely a shadow of there heavenly counterparts. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Hebrews 2:10 tells us that Jesus was made perfect by suffering. Wasn't the Christ, the Son of the Living God already perfect? Randall contemplates the meaning of perfection and the role of suffering in the Savior's life. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-30T12_06_52-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-30T12_06_52-07_00 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:03:46 GMT 2011-09-30 2011-09-30 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,hebrews,jesus,salvation,sin,suffering,temptation 180 clean Hebrews 2:10 tells us that Jesus was made perfect by suffering. Wasn't the Christ, the Son of the Living God already perfect? Randall contemplates the meaning of perfection and the role of suffering in the Savior's life. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The little epistle to Philemon is packed with lessons for life. In this short message, Randall gleans an inconspicuous principle related to personal debts. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-29T12_10_10-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-29T12_10_10-07_00 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:07:23 GMT 2011-09-29 2011-09-29 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,bible,borrowing,christianity,debt,devotion,giving,jesus,lending,philemon 180 clean The little epistle to Philemon is packed with lessons for life. In this short message, Randall gleans an inconspicuous principle related to personal debts. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Although we are save by grace and not by works, the Scriptures prescribe behaviors that are befitting of believers. Randall briefly considers a few of these expectations from Paul's epistle to Titus. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-28T12_53_34-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-28T12_53_34-07_00 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:50:24 GMT 2011-09-28 2011-09-28 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media audio,audio/mpeg,behaivior,bible,character,christianity,devotion,good+works,grace,jesus,mercy,salvation,titus 180 clean Although we are save by grace and not by works, the Scriptures prescribe behaviors that are befitting of believers. Randall briefly considers a few of these expectations from Paul's epistle to Titus. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1350980/600x600_5040277.png" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Paul wrote to Timothy from prison to encourage him in his pursuit of Christ and to stand against the opposition that would come from. Randall takes a few minutes (less than 3) to consider the sources of opposition and the strategies for standing firm against them. http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-27T11_55_45-07_00 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-27T11_55_45-07_00 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:52:00 GMT 2011-09-27 2011-09-27 http://stacyharp.podomatic.com Active Christian Media 2+timothy,audio,audio/mpeg,bible,christianity,devotion,exhort,jesus,persecution,preach,rebuke,study,teach 180 clean Paul wrote to Timothy from prison to encourage him in his pursuit of Christ and to stand against the opposition that would come from. Randall takes a few minutes (less than 3) to consider the sources of opposition and the strategies for standing firm against them.