Overflowing Hope with Dr. James D. Allen: Recent Episodes
Dr. James D. Allen
Episodes are 5 to 10 minutes in length. We all suffer either setbacks, problems, depression, traumatic events, or other life events that bring us pain. We need more than hope, we need overflowing hope! Together let's move forward with Practical advice that works and encouragement through stories and examples. Join me.
Come On, Man, Leather Boots?
I listened to a devotion this morning by my friend Bishop David Thomas. He discussed the danger of being so divided that we don’t love and respect others. Indeed, we all may have different opinions about politics, religion, and many other things; however, Jesus didn’t say we only were to love those who agree with us. That certainly would be a lot easier than loving my neighbor as myself. People can become so filled with animosity toward a political party or individual that they even make a story about the boots a person wears at the scene of a tragedy. Come on, Man—leather boots are not news, it only reveals your heart.
Motivation--Encouragement--Inspiration
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Ash Wednesday is a day many in the church call for repentance and renewed dedication to God and one another. It is a day of reflection and evaluation of our fallen nature, our prideful actions, our sin against God and others, and a general attitude turned toward God. There may be ashes on the forehead, but smoldering ashes must also be in the heart. Ashes represent those things that have bogged us down and clouded our vision of God and others.
Forgiveness is always uneven. What do I mean by that? Forgiveness is not a tik-for-tik kind of settlement but is more a tik for tot or tat. A person may ask for and not understand the total pain of their actions. Our receiving of forgiveness from God is always more than we deserve. I have often been asked why we must forgive others if they don’t acknowledge how they have wronged us since even God requires we repent to receive forgiveness? The answer to this question is at the heart of uneven forgiveness.
Motivation--Encouragement--Inspiration
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The HeGetsUs Controversy—The Jesus we Rarely See
I have now watched several of the 30-second commercials from HeGetsUs. A couple of them made me uncomfortable, but I still saw them as good at reaching out to the lost and hurting. I especially like the one with the children. Jesus allowed the little children to come to him when the disciples tried to stop them. Some friends and ministers I respect have had serious questions about the ads. Some have immediately taken a hostile attitude about the ads, calling them heretical and a different Jesus. Suggesting the commercials deliver a different Jesus is the number one complaint. It is the same Jesus, but a side of Him we rarely see.
I believe the primary reason people object to the ads is that Jesus is too Human. The Scriptures teach us that Jesus came into this world with a human body. Jesus, like all of us, was born of a woman. Of course, He was born of a Virgin and by the seed of the Holy Spirit. The idea of God himself condescending to such a low position is beyond our comprehension. We may have chosen a castle, not a manger. We may have chosen to come full-grown and demanding repentance. We may have come demonstrating our power and our divinity and putting the fear of God into a world in sin. We may have come demanding that humankind bow their knee before us. Why? That is precisely the Jesus we are looking forward to coming—as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, coming as the lion. We get this.
It is Jesus as human, the lamb, the sacrifice, the one who understands ALL our pain, insecurities, sins, blunders, fears, hopes, dreams, evil thoughts, evil actions, and evil intent. Yet, He comprehends and is touched by them without any sin himself. Scripture is clear that Jesus is 100% God and 100%-man God with us, and God as us. Here is where we need to see the humanity of Jesus. Jesus was a man. He tired. He sweats. He became angry. He got hungry and thirsty. He even had to step aside to relieve himself by the bushes of the drink and the food he had digested, just as the disciples did. This is where we get uncomfortable with the humanity of Jesus; our focus is constantly on his God nature.
The HeGetsUs ads have reminded us, perhaps in an uncomfortable way, of the Jesus who came to this world, the Lamb. Jesus came not to condemn but to save. He didn’t stone the woman caught in adultery. He didn’t ask the woman at the well to get married. He didn’t run from the leper. He didn’t kill the Pharisees for their high-handedness and blasphemy. He even received a thief on the cross who did not understand what was happening around him. He opened his heart to the hurting, the confused, the doubting, the poor, the rich, the hopeless, and to all that would receive him or listen to him.
Most churches in America have neglected the humanity of Jesus. In other words, that which God meant as a communication link to us has been mostly ignored. Yes, he is also God. However, he came to earth to present God as a human. He divested himself of the King’s robes to wear humanity’s skin. Why? The prophets were not being heard, so God sent his son as one of us to communicate the Gospel of hope. Jesus came as God with us so that we could see God’s love for us. We have all but forgotten the human nature of Jesus as we are caught up with his deity, yet his humanity brought us to the cross. It was his perfect and sinless humanity that atoned for our sins. I might add that his humanity touched my heart of loneliness as an airman overseas and brought me to his divine nature that saved me.
I am convinced that these ads reveal the Jesus many churches have hidden, the Jesus who loves humankind and came that we might learn
Motivation--Encouragement--Inspiration
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Inspiration, Motivation, Encouragement
As church leaders, we are called to minister to all and to have good order in the church. Good order, of course, implies direction and even discipline. Working with people is the greatest gift God has given us as leaders and the most challenging. More than once, Moses was ready to give it up and even blamed God for the people He gave him. It sounds little different than Adam blaming God for the woman He gave him. Working with people is one of the greatest challenges of church leadership. People, including leaders, at times, are moody, pouty, irreverent, nasty, hypocritical, nice, loving, faithful, brave, courageous, and bold. (Those who are older hear the Wyatt Earp theme song. 😊)
Motivation--Encouragement--Inspiration
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Inspiration, Motivation, Encouragement
Some observations about the past and a path to the future.
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Inspiration, Motivation, Encouragement
Some things can be changed yesterday through forgiveness!
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Every marriage needs ESP.
Emotional
Spiritual
Physical
checkup
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I have been young and I have been old
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Inspiration, Motivation, Encouragement
Tell your children
You are my child
I love you
I am proud of you
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Prayer can go through 3 good stages and end up in a fourth stage that is heretical.
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Culture generally is ahead of politicians; politicians follow polls reflecting culture. Most politicians seem to be more like thermometers rather than thermostats. That is why same-sex marriage was becoming more accepted before politicians embraced it. Many who embrace it today didn’t embrace it just seven years ago. One of the cultural issues today is that it is interested in demolishing norms. Norms are values or expectations that are enforced by society. The problem with the culture today in the United States is that it proposes no norms except for one: The rejection of all current norms and the establishment of a new normality defined by the acceptance of all things. How else could a politician in Michigan recently state that she believes drag queens are fun and should be in every school. In context, it was admittedly an exaggerated statement, but in what context would it be a good statement?
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God will help you with your problems. Don't try to do everything on your own. There are some things only God can do.
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I woke up one morning to a cloudy soaking rain kinda day. One of those days in the Midwest Fall that you just want to crawl back under the covers and stay. A day you want to chalk it up for zero, nada, zip, just get it over with kinda day. As I lay there, I started thinking about life and death issues. Great for a rainy day, right?! I asked myself===Are you closer to Heaven, yet further from God? Being a retired pastor and over 70, I know I am in the fourth quarter. I am closer to leaving this planet than I ever have been before. I guess all of us are.
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Paul is telling us to not only guard our thoughts but also to guard our speech. What we think and what we say affects us. But it is so difficult to do this. Remember, this is not something done in a week, not a sprint, not even a marathon; it is a lifelong journey with guideposts along the way and markers that demonstrate your progress.
A little girl was frightened by a large barking dog, and her daddy came and picked her up in his arms. The dog ran away. The daddy said the dog is gone, honey; he is not barking now. The little girl said, I know daddy, but he is still barking inside me. Isn’t that the truth? Things that happened to us weeks, months, or even years ago can keep barking on the inside.
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Welcome again. If you missed the first episode in this series, The Voice of Depression, it would be good to check it out after this podcast. This is a series on the Voice of Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Forgiveness, etc.
Depression, technically, is a mood disorder. Depression can be mild to critical, and it can be related to our circumstances or due to some chemical imbalance that needs the care of a physician.
Some of what is called depression today are just the blues. We are not speaking of being down for a few days, this is normal in our stressful life. Depression can come because of a loss of a job, sickness, a divorce, loss of a loved one or friend, and many other losses or changes in your life. Being down for a time is common and is situated in the loss and what it means for you. Other losses may be more sudden and therefore more traumatic; for instance, a spouse leaving without a clue, an accident that takes away a loved one, the loss of a child, and many others. We can often see it in a person's eyes—Eyes that once sparkled and danced with expectancy now blankly stare as dark stones reflecting the harshness of life.
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Depression is Real.
Depression hurts. Depression is not easily explained but is deeply felt. Depression is not someone wanting attention. Depression turns goodness upside down. Depression dispels joy and robs of laughter. Depression is more than being blue. Depression is not my fault. How can I pull myself up by my bootstraps when I can't even reach UP to my bootstraps? When all I see is darkness, how do I turn around and head down the correct path? Your words are arrows in my heart! They are the fiery darts of the enemy. You have taken depression's quiver, and arrow by arrow, you rip pieces of my heart and drop my soul to the ground. Sometimes these arrows are fired from the pulpit of a well-meaning pastor, but immature. She only wants attention. He needs to be a man and get up. She is weak. God is not the author of confusion.
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The Answer to this QUESTION is not up for debate, discussion, or compromise! This seems to be the status and standing of many, if not most, on social media. It is the ALL OR NOTHING politics of the left and the right. It is also the ALL OR NOTHING stand of some Christians. This stand has pushed the left to the ridiculously dangerous and the right to a precarious heterodoxy. How can we reason together, share logically, and bring forth arguments on both sides of an issue with the ridiculous and the heterodox firing rapid rounds at us? Even the universities, which should be the guardian of debate, have eliminated any gray areas to discuss. They have established their canon law, and it is finished. We who would hunger for a chance to speak with passion, love, and logic and hear others do the same are assigned to bunkers out of the earshot of the warring parties. It is fear that silences the logical mass.
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Join me in the imaginary city of Polis. It sounds a lot like where we live today. Maybe we can learn something about pride.
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Now beyond the political to a more serious question for Christians: Are we as Christians creating our own world, or are we making the world better? We understand that God has called us to love our neighbors, do good to those who hate us, be salt, be light, be a fruitful vine, help others, and impact the world by reaching people with the Gospel. We also understand that we have been called out of the world into the Church and are to grow in discipline, grace, knowledge, love, and our ability to edify one another. We think we are doing well with the latter, but are we? Wouldn't we see more outreach if the church was growing in grace, love, etc.? Wouldn't we see more energy placed in helping others instead of isolating others and categorizing them by their sin?
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THE TRUTHDIVIDE IN AMERICA
No one in the United States should state that we are truly united. This lack of unity has come because of extreme political views, verbal and visceral attacks, non-integration, and a lack of acceptance of some migrant groups, religious animosity, local cultural environments, the influence of billionaires, slanted angry cable news, and more. We know that an attack from outside can quickly bring us together as it did with 9-11; however, we don't want a war to bring us together in our homeland. No nation can thrive or even survive without a degree of unity in morality, purpose, patriotism, respect, integrity, sacrifice, and truth.
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I have been asked by those who doubt God’s existence: “How can you believe God has always existed?” My reply: Something or Someone has always existed, or there would be no universe. One can believe that matter has always existed and brought forth life without design and a plan and entirely by chance. Or one can believe that Spirit or God has always existed and designed a living creation.
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A rattlesnake will let you know he is the enemy. He will send out a rattle that will rise and fall and warn you he will bite. You know he is an enemy, and you know you can’t trust a rattlesnake. You are not surprised by his anger and desire to defend himself with an offensive weapon. An intelligent person or a wise boy moves on, leaving the snake all the room he needs. He is above board and overt about his impending strike. In the human world, we would call him a straight talker.
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I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY OF HOPE
Tomorrow, April 15, is Good Friday. Remembering the sacrifice of our Lord for us. Then Sunday is resurrection Sunday, Easter. Our Orthodox family will celebrate Palm Sunday this week and Pasche or Easter next week. Holy days indeed.
I love to hear stories of people’s success in business, in their profession, over addiction, in family, and just about any success story. I watch YouTube to see some of the great golden buzzers on America’s/Britain’s Got Talent.When someone comes to the stage, and everyone thinks, What is this Dork doing here? You watch the crowd’s faces and Simon Cowell when a fantastic performance brings the crowd and Simon to their feet. It lifts my spirit, and yes, I will even shed some tears of joy at times. I don’t have any relationship with the person and no knowledge of their background, but I am FOR THEM.
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Four Dogs Murder a Cat
Martha Stewart has stated that her four dogs mistook one of her cats for an interloper or intruder and killed it. Please understand me; I love animals and have had a cat and lots of dogs. I just have a question: How did Martha know the dogs mistook the cat for an intruder? They live together, right? So the dogs must have confessed to the murder but stated that they mistook Princess Peony for an interloper. This confession would make this a crime of mistaken identity. The dogs copped a plea for a lesser sentence rather than admitting their birthright of dominance over cats and being alpha dogs. This confession has spared the dogs from a harsher punishment; however, the four dogs have been removed from the house for a while, but don’t misunderstand, they are on vacation and not incarcerated. The imposed vacation on the dogs is so the cats can relax, recover, and roam the house freely. I assume this means the cats have always seen this coming and now live in fear of their own identities being mistaken by the four dogs. I wish Martha’s dogs and cats well; however, even Martha can’t force cats and dogs to live in peace.
We are reminded that the world is not Hallmark or Disney, the lion eats the gazelle, the dogs kill the cat, and the prince turns into a frog. As humans, the only way out of this world alive is through Jesus Christ.
James D. Allen
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Source: Celebrity News
Published April 4, 2022 6:08pm EDT
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Melissa Roberto contributed to the report.
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Divorce is painful. Divorce is life changing. You don't have to tell those divorced about the pain. God does hate divorce because of the pain of a broken covenant, but He LOVES the divorced and offers hope.
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Are there people in your life that cause you nothing but grief? People who raise your anxiety level or leave you depressed? Are there people who suck the life out of you? Let me ask you, why do you keep giving them a straw? You provide them with the straw to always answer yes. You give them the straw to say what they want about you. You give them the straw to criticize you in any way they like. You give them the straw; you get the idea.
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God didn't need to send the Son into the world to condemn people. There are plenty of people working in that corner already. Almost all of those positions are taken. Some people can't find anything good to say about anyone. I have wondered if I should point to my ear and ask the person: What is this? The expected response would be an ear. I wish I could then say, correct; it is not a garbage can. I know, not a kind thing to do, so I often find an excuse and walk away from such people. Of course, some are a bit naïve and think all is well. Can you say anything good about Satan? Well, the man said, he is always on the job. A bit too positive.
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I married an Ideal, what I got was an Ordeal, and now I want a new deal, said the man getting a divorce. I have heard someone say: I went ten years, that is a good run. People can talk about marriages like cars. I’ll get a new one if this one is a lemon. Marriage was created, that is, ordained by God; He, therefore, is the only one that sets the requirements and boundaries of marriage. A man and a woman unite to become lifetime partners together with God. This is the goal and the ideal. Now, if you have gone through a divorce, please know this advice is for single, single again, and married. We love you, and there is hope after a divorce. It is a painful process, and I, for one, would not add any more pain to the weight you carry; however, to remind you, this is on marriage, not divorce. It is more about how to prevent divorce.
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The next decade will present you with some unique challenges. I know, I am speaking in general terms since life has a way of surprising us for the good or the bad. I have had life surprise me in highly negative and incredibly positive ways. For the most part, life should be joyful and punctuated by sorrow; however, a life full of sorrow and only punctuated by joy is a difficult life indeed. So, some general advice as you approach your anniversary wherever you are.
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Cold, chilling rain and sleet attacking the side of the house. A howling wind produces creaks, knocks, and groans in the night: You snuggle deeper into the covers of your bed, and you feel safe. You leave one foot out of the covers as a test and feel fortunate. You no longer check for the monsters under the bed, ok, almost never, but you still can feel unsettled in your home. The covers are impenetrable to flesh or spirits, protecting from all harm. As a child, you could hide under the covers, and no one could find you. The blankets were a cloak that produced invisibility. Even if a monster came, he could not see you. A feeling of security settled your mind and heart, and you slept.
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When my wife and I started dating, we were both teens and teens when we married. Everyone knows how much more mature we were in the good ol’ days. I fell in love fast. In love, I was head over heels, head over heels, head over heels (you get the picture). When we were dating, I was so shy a waitress or waiter would intimidate me. I am serious. I had a difficult time ordering, and often Debbie ordered for me. I remember my first day in speech class in high school. We were to stand and tell the class what we did for the summer. I stood and did my best with fear, shaking, and an anxiety-sounding voice. I left that class that day and never returned. I never took any speech classes at all until I was in college.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux was born into nobility in 1090 and died at 63 in 1153. He was of the castle of Fontaines near Dijon. After the death of his mother, his desire to serve God led him into monastic life. AA did not come up with the first 12 step program; St. Bernard listed 12 degrees (steps) to the mountain of pride and 12 steps to humility. Today we will look at his 12 steps up the mountain of pride and the twelve steps down to humility. I will paraphrase and attempt to apply these steps to my life and perhaps yours.
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Is there a class for humility? If I really want to be a humble person, shouldn't there be a class? I have two master's degrees and a doctorate and have never had a class on humility. Seminaries and churches have failed me in this area. I mean, it would be great to have a certificate on my wall that validates my humility. Of course, the certificate would be from an unbiased source. No one would have to ask if I am humble; I could just nod toward the certificate. I could place it on the wall with my degrees. Maybe just below or above the doctorate one. Yeah, that is a good spot. What if I am out of the office? Perhaps a card, a recognizable pin, I will think of something I always have great ideas.
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I write this and broadcast this as an American Citizen, a Veteran of nearly seven years, and a Veteran who held a Top-Secret Clearance in the United States Air Force. While in the military, I saw and heard of heroics, and I also saw the waste and intoxicating spending in units. I watched from the Flightline in 1973 as the POWs who were flown from Hanoi to Clark AFB in the Philippines disembarked planes from February to late March. I wept as, one by one, they descended the stairs doing their best to stand straight and tall. Never was I prouder of my country than that day. It had nothing to do with whether I was for the war or against the war; it was a celebration of brothers coming home, some after seven years of captivity and torture.
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It is more than love at first sight; it is love at first word--pregnant. I still recall where I was and can vividly see Debbie stopping by my workplace with that beautiful smile on her face. I knew before she said it, and I already loved that unborn babe. Months went by, and love continued to grow for the yet-to-be-named baby. Debbie and I were fortunate enough to experience the birth of two children. Once I saw them, once I looked into my daughter's face and later my son, my heart instantaneously swelled with love that couldn't be contained. Love for a child is beyond my ability to verbalize it.
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Theme Word for the New Year
2022 is here. After the last two years, I feel like backing into the year very slowly. I don’t think our world has felt so vulnerable since September 11.
I read with interest a blog by a good friend, Pastor Andy George, today. The title was “Why a theme word is better than a resolution for the new year!” It made a lot of sense to me. 2021 has been a difficult year for me and so many others. As I thought about what my word should be, my theme for 2022, I realized that I had spent far more time in worry and anxiety than in prayer. Not a good thing. I feel like a mess crawling toward him, but always am delighted to see Him running toward me. His love knows no bounds for His people.
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Mary the Mother of our Lord!
In my tradition I don't believe Mary is given the attention she deserves. She is a model of discipleship and a wonderful model for women and men alike. Why do we avoid her when Luke gives her such a prominent space in the Advent Narrative? Let's not make that mistake this Christmas.
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It was a snowy morning in the mountains of West Virginia. My eleven-year-old eyes were fixated on the flakes as they fell on the barn. I was itching to get out into the snow and head for that barn with my dog Ladie. The fact that Christmas was just around the corner added to the excitement.
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The house is quiet. We crawl through the attic, facing dust bunnies, spiders, and our own heartache. A loved one is gone. We are now searching for hidden treasure, perhaps of little value to others, but a reminder that our loved one lived, laughed, and stored things away! Then we discover a shoebox. Just an ordinary shoebox. But when it is opened, HIDDEN TREASURE! Old photos and little things gathered over the years as tokens of extraordinary days. We laugh, we cry, we laugh again. The loved one is still touching us and still impacting our hearts. Still making us laugh.
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I have observed with many of you that our beloved country is becoming more and more intolerant. Progressive, yes, but very intolerant of a non-progressive idea, belief, religion, or anything that is an insult to the acceptable progressive view. I realize we have come a long way, baby, but in the wrong direction. Progressive ideas, no matter how weird or outlandish (and you can put your own list here), are accepted as gospel, and well, the Gospel is rejected.
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Why I am thankful. I hope you will let me be a bit whimsical as I start this podcast. It is in my nature.
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Often situations are not as they seem. We should be slow to judge on first impressions. I was wrong when I judged the mean ol' lady at the airport.
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We tend to forget the gifts we have received and the promises we have made; however, we are quick to recount the offenses we have suffered at the hands of others. What makes us promise God something if He will only do this or that? What makes it so difficult for us to sit down and count our blessings? Why are we able to forget the 99 good things a person has done well and cling to, illuminate, and exaggerate the one wrong they have committed.
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When I see a sign that says WET Paint--I usually have to check it out. After all, how do I know it is wet? When did they paint? I have to check.
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Is the growing number of minors identifying as transgender a result of:
1. A safe environment is now available.
2. Minors going through typical confusion are encouraged to identify as transgender by peers, media, and their own feelings. This halts the natural tendency to trend back to the biologically assigned sex.
3. How much of the influence on minors is extrinsic vs. intrinsic?
I don’t have the answers or the research; however, I would suggest all three are contributing to the rise in Transgender Identity.
I believe the church is far behind on ministry in this area and seems to fear bringing it up. This must change if we are to reach this diverse community we call the United States.
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All of us have moods. Good and Bad moods. Sometimes the personality of your church or pastor can affect those moods. A pastor with a Disney land view of the world or a pastor that sees demons everywhere will have an impact on your mood. Pastors should be balanced to create a healthy mood in lives. We will discuss this very issue on the ESP Podcast.
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All of us deal with our prejudices. Often we judge people based upon outward appearance. This episode helps us realize that even the Apostle Peter and the Apostle Paul were prejudice at times. It also challenges us to improve.
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A common cliche among Christians is Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin, or Love the Person, hate the sin. Yes, I have used that phrase in the past. Is this a Biblical statement? Is it possible? Is it probable? Is it right? Love the sinner/person; hate the sin. The sinner here would be defined as a person who has not come to faith in Christ.
Let's think about this for a moment. Do we have the ability to separate sin from the person? How can we hate a person's character and love the person? Can we genuinely love the person with an asterisk? What sins are we to hate in the other person? Sins we don't commit or all sins? Sins shouted from the rooftop or sins secretly held in the heart? Love the Person--Hate the Sin--Really?
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Today I want to share with you 10 lies we tell ourselves about marriage. We will explore five of the lies today and the other five next week.
10 lies we tell ourselves about marriage, and 10 brief responses from me, certainly not complete.
This is a three-hour seminar, shortened to a couple of podcasts. But these may be great things for you to discuss with your spouse. Or if you're engaged, perhaps to address these 10 lies before you get married.
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Today I want to share with you 10 lies we tell ourselves about marriage. We will explore five of the lies today and the other five next week.
10 lies we tell ourselves about marriage, and 10 brief responses from me, certainly not complete.
This is a three-hour seminar, shortened to a couple of podcasts. But these may be great things for you to discuss with your spouse. Or if you're engaged, perhaps to address these 10 lies before you get married.
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How do I get to that place of silence. Others have said that you can't keep a bird from flying over your head. But you can keep it from building a nest. That sounds great. But as an all simplistic answers, it does not hold up to scrutiny. I wish it was only a bird flying over my head. But what I find is that when I bow to prey, an entire flock of Canadian geese rain down upon me.
Am I the only one that deals with a flock of birds at prayer? As soon as I move towards silence. Here comes politics, temptation, worry, gossip, my schedule for the day. It all just comes running in upon me. I can choose some of the birds away. But I need some buckshot to blast them away.
Listen in as Dr. Allen provides some practical answers to finding some silent time with God.
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Sometimes we can get spiritual skinned knees by believing in a False Prophet. Sometimes it is worse. This episode reveals just a few false doctrines and prophets from a TV station seen in Florida.
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Driving can teach us spiritual lessons, like how to be a DUFUS!! Join me for 5 or 6 minutes and I will tell you what I learned.
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The ESP Podcast with Dr. James D. Allen is coming soon! Get a sneak peek here directly from your host, Dr. Allen.
Dr. Allen is a pastor, teacher, educator, and counselor. This program is designed to address issues of the mind, body and soul and to discuss issues facing believers today.
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