Increasing Our Awareness of the Distraction

🕊️ The Notes I Leave: Increasing Our Awareness of the DistractionTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord has reminded me of tricks the devil plays in our lives through distractions and evilness.📜 Anchor verse(s):1 What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. You are envious and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. 4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us”? 6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” 7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.James 4:1-10, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the need to shake those within my circle of influence.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“It is funny how mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality our best work is done by keeping things out.”—C.S. Lewis☕️ Question:What is being kept out of your life that you think isn’t?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an...

🕊️ The Notes I Leave: How to Make a Bible PlanTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: ~1/2 public + ~1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTRODUCTIONShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord been working in my as a Teacher-Shepherd.📜 Anchor verse(s):40 “A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.”Luke 6:40, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the desire to share what I have learned, including how to effectively study His word.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“The pastor is not to bring his own dreams, but faithfully deliver what he has received from God. For the Word does not derive its authority from man, but from heaven.”—John Calvin☕️ Question:What role is the Lord calling you into right this minute and how can you study His word effectively for the responsibility He calls you to?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🕊️ The Notes I Leave: What is the Best Bible StudyTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: ~1/2 public + ~1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTRODUCTIONShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord answers our prayers with His word.📜 Anchor verse(s):10 You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and uprightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers; 11 just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children, 12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. 13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.1 Thessalonians 2:10-13, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the need to be involved in a Bible-believing church and armoring ourselves with the Word of God daily.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“The Bible is God’s voice, not man’s; it lives, and speaks, and works with a power no other book possesses.”—J.C. Ryle☕️ Question:Do you know what it feels like to be in God’s word daily; and if so, do you know what it is like to be absent from God’s word?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🕊️ The Notes I Leave: How is the Bible ComprisedTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: ~1/2 public + ~1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTRODUCTIONShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord has lead me to understand the composition of His word.📜 Anchor verse(s):16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:16-17, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart that in order to understand what is ungodly, we must understand what is godly.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“The Word of God is the anvil upon which the opinions of men are smashed.”—Charles Spurgeon☕️ Question:If only 19% of Christians read the Bible daily and only 32% of Christians read the Bible weekly, what percent are you?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🕊️ The Notes I Leave: Feeding the SheepTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord is training us to feed His sheep by our steadfastness in His word.📜 Anchor verse(s):11 And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah. 12 “Go and proclaim these words toward the north and say, ‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD; ‘I will not look upon you in anger. For I am gracious,’ declares the LORD; ‘I will not be angry forever. 13 ‘Only acknowledge your iniquity, That you have transgressed against the LORD your God And have scattered your favors to the strangers under every green tree, And you have not obeyed My voice,’ declares the LORD. 14 ‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the LORD; ‘For I am a master to you, And I will take you one from a city and two from a family, And I will bring you to Zion.’ 15 “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding. 16 “It shall be in those days when you are multiplied and increased in the land,” declares the LORD, “they will no longer say, ‘The ark of the covenant of the LORD.’ And it will not come to mind, nor will they remember it, nor will they miss it, nor will it be made again. 17 “At that time they will call Jerusalem ‘The Throne of the LORD,’ and all the nations will be gathered to it, to Jerusalem, for the name of the LORD; nor will they walk anymore after the stubbornness of their evil heart. 18 “In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave your fathers as an inheritance.Jeremiah 3:11-18, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the constant necessity of His word.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“If you love Jesus, feed His sheep. Do not fleece them. Feed them with the gospel; feed them with the same food that made you live—Christ Himself. The best proof of love to Christ is care for His flock.”—Charles Spurgeon☕️ Question:Are our actions contributing to entertainment of the goat or feeding of the sheep?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via <a href="https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

🕊️ The Notes I Leave: Entertaining the GoatsTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord has placed on my heart the testing of this world but our citizenship of His kingdom.📜 Anchor verse(s):15 So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Tend My sheep.John 21:15-17, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the need to feed His lamb/sheep.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“The church that cannot worship must be entertained. And men who cannot lead a church to worship must provide the entertainment.”—A.W. Tozer☕️ Question:Are our actions contributing to entertainment of the goat or feeding of the sheep?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: Right in Our Own EyesTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.Let us pray.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the world is never satisfied.📜 Anchor verse(s):25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.Judges 21:25, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the we need to stand up as men to protect our families and live for the Lord.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“The world is not content with a little of your heart. Once it tastes your affection, it demands your soul. Nothing short of all of you will ever satisfy its hunger.”—A.W. Tozer☕️ Question:Have we really considered the implications of negotiating with sin?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: Walking with GodTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord reminded me to not walk behind or ahead of Him, but with Him.📜 Anchor verse(s):6 With what shall I come to the Lord And bow myself before the God on high? Shall I come to Him with burnt offerings, With yearling calves? 7 Does the Lord take delight in thousands of rams, In ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my rebellious acts, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:6-8, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the inspiration and reason for this business.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“Never run before God gives you His direction. If you have the slightest doubt, then He is not guiding. When He guides, you are never in a hurry, but you are never behind, either.”—Oswald Chambers☕️ Question:When was the last time you heard from God with unshakable and definitive understanding?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: The Tickling of EarsTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how the Lord guides us to the only teachings we need.📜 Anchor verse(s):9 Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting; 11 for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.2 John 1:9-11, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart that the world is full of noise and confusion, but His word is clear and concise with unquenchable depth.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“The nourishing word of God need not compete with the noise and confusion of the world.”—Daniel Miller☕️ Question:Do we ever, and if so, how often, achieve the stillness and quiet necessary to escape the world?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: Seven Seconds of SilenceTotal Time: ~30 minutesFormat: 1/2 public + 1/2 members-only⸻🕊️ INTROShalom, and grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome to The Notes I Leave podcast.The Hebrew word “shalom” signifies more than mere peace; it signifies wholeness, completeness, well-being, harmony with God and others. All of which, I wish for you.The purpose of this podcast is to share the diverse experiences I encounter as a professor, teacher, entrepreneur, student, father, son, brother, and follower of Christ Jesus. These notes are intended for you, now and in the future.⸻📖 MAIN MESSAGE📜 This week’s theme:In this episode, I discuss how our words matter with each carrying distinct weight.📜 Anchor verse(s):19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.Proverbs 10:19, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart that words are precious and we should not seek to be heard, but to hear our brothers and sisters.⸻🙏 TRANSITION TO MEMBERSThat is the heart of what the Lord laid on me this week—but for those of you walking this journey further with me, there is a deeper side I want to share; in the members-only section, I’ll be opening up about how this career change challenged me as a father and a disciple.But first, I would like to leave you with a quote and question.📚 Quote:“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. They’re either speaking or preparing to speak. They’re filtering everything through their own paradigms, reading their autobiography into other people’s lives.”—Stephen R. Covey☕️ Question:As a personal reflection, am I a Christian with something to say or a fool who must say something?📞 Call to action:If you are not yet a member and want to support this work while gaining full access to deeper reflections like these, head to https://www.biblicalanatomyacademy.com click on ‘Podcasts,’ and then click on ’Support the Podcast’ or simply access the direct link via https://podcast.biblicalanatomy.com/support⸻🕯️ PRAYER AND BLESSINGFather, thank You for guiding us—even when the path is not clear to us. Teach us to walk in humility, trust, and obedience.Until next time, may the peace of Christ dwell richly in you and may I express ‘maranatha,’ which is an Aramaic word translating to “Come, Lord Jesus.”