Episodes

  • Hold loosely to the things of the world

    Hold loosely to the things of the world
    Feb 27 2026
    “Hold loosely to the things of the world, and hold tightly to the things of God.” That’s something my colleague William Min says.What does he mean?The “things of this world” are fleeting. They won’t last. If you have a house or apartment, you probably spend a lot of money on it. Me too. But we … Continue reading Hold loosely to the things of the world
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  • The kingdoms of the world

    The kingdoms of the world
    Feb 26 2026
    Daniel had a series of visions about the end of days. It’s big stuff. At one point he sees four dreadful creatures. “And four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another” (Daniel 7:3).The first was like a lion with eagle’s wings. The second was like a bear with ribs in … Continue reading The kingdoms of the world
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  • Delay does not mean defeat

    Delay does not mean defeat
    Feb 25 2026
    When reading the Bible, we can get so focused on the verse-by-verse details of a story or teaching, that we can sometimes forget to step back and consider the bigger picture of what is happening. The specific in-the-moment details are critically important, of course. But looking at the broader narrative can also be instructive for … Continue reading Delay does not mean defeat
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  • The beginning of the birth pains

    The beginning of the birth pains
    Feb 24 2026
    Having a baby is at the same time exciting and scary, painful and joyful, dangerous and life-changing.Let’s think about a pregnancy. The longer it goes, the more discomfort there is for the mother. After all, there’s a human growing inside of her; it’s getting bigger. Toward the end of nine months, labour begins. Contractions get … Continue reading The beginning of the birth pains
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  • The surprising detail about “strictly” following God

    The surprising detail about “strictly” following God
    Feb 23 2026
    When someone uses the word “strict,” what comes to mind?Maybe you think about a “strict” parent—someone who has lots of rules and doesn’t want their kids to have any fun. Some people think about God like this as well. But this simply isn’t true. Let me highlight one of the uses of the word “strict” in the … Continue reading The surprising detail about “strictly” following God
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  • Marching to a different beat—through prayer

    Marching to a different beat—through prayer
    Feb 20 2026
    A regular habit of prayer shapes you. Let me explain.In the sixth century B.C., Darius passed a law that no one could “petition” any man or god except himself for 30 days. It was most likely an act designed to consolidate political loyalty across the new empire. If anyone broke the law, he would be … Continue reading Marching to a different beat—through prayer
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  • The definition of true bravery

    The definition of true bravery
    Feb 19 2026
    Today, let me offer this definition: True bravery is kneeling before God while facing the lions. It is inspired by Daniel in the lion’s den. It’s one of the most famous Bible stories—and for good reason. Daniel had served in a foreign court for nearly 70 years. At this point, he was in his early 80’s. … Continue reading The definition of true bravery
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  • Lent and the significance of “forty days”

    Lent and the significance of “forty days”
    Feb 18 2026
    Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. The word itself, Lent, was chosen for convenience. It traces to an old English word for “springtime,” lencten. More literally, it means “lengthen,” which is a reference to the lengthening of days after a long, dark winter. … Continue reading Lent and the significance of “forty days”
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