Seven Seconds of Silence

🎙️ 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.”

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: Charlie Kirk and 9/11Total 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 Charlie Kirk on many of our hearts.📜 Anchor verse(s):11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences. 12 We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.2 Corinthians 5:11-15, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the need for us to realize our contribution to the church (Ephesians 4:11).⸻🙏 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 the responsibility of the individual to protect their own freedom and secure their own happiness.”—Charlie Kirk☕️ Question:What role do you play in Christ’s church?📞 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: Millennial PerspectivesTotal 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 Christians view end times (eschatology) in reference to the millennial kingdom of Christ.📜 Anchor verse(s):1 Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a branch from his roots will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3 And He will delight in the fear of the Lord, And He will not judge by what His eyes see, Nor make a decision by what His ears hear; 4 But with righteousness He will judge the poor, And decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; And He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked. 5 Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, And faithfulness the belt about His waist. 6 And the wolf will dwell with the lamb, And the leopard will lie down with the young goat, And the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little boy will lead them. 7 Also the cow and the bear will graze, Their young will lie down together, And the lion will eat straw like the ox. 8 The nursing child will play by the hole of the cobra, And the weaned child will put his hand on the viper’s den. 9 They will not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord As the waters cover the sea. 10 Then in that day The nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.&nbsp;Isaiah 11:1-10, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart to share what I learned in a systematic theology course last spring.⸻🙏 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:"But I and every other man of right mind are assured that there will be a resurrection of the dead, and a thousand years in Jerusalem, which will then be built, adorned, and enlarged, as the prophets Ezekiel and Isaiah and others declare."—Justin Martyr☕️ Question:What is your view of the millennial reign of Christ and is it a means of division or education amongst Christian brothers and sisters?📞 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...

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: Tribulation PerspectivesTotal 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 Christians view end times (eschatology) in reference to the tribulation.📜 Anchor verse(s):15 “Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 17 “Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house. 18 “Whoever is in the field must not turn back to get his cloak. 19 “But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 20 “But pray that your flight will not be in the winter, or on a Sabbath. 21 “For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. 22 “Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. 23 “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe him. 24 “For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. 25 “Behold, I have told you in advance. 26 “So if they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Behold, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe them. 27 “For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 “Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.&nbsp;Matthew 24:15-28, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart to share what I learned in a systematic theology course last spring.⸻🙏 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:"This passage of Daniel is exceeding deep, but it teaches us at least this much: that there is a fixed and certain time when God will accomplish His purposes, both of mercy and of judgment, toward His ancient people and toward the world."—Charles Spurgeon☕️ Question:What is your view of the tribulation period and is it a means of division or education amongst Christian brothers and sisters?📞 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...

🎙️ The Notes I Leave: Rapture PerspectivesTotal 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 Christians view end times (eschatology) in reference to the rapture.📜 Anchor verse(s):13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart to share what I learned in a systematic theology course last spring.⸻🙏 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 so-called ‘rapture’ is nothing more than the biblical teaching of the resurrection of believers at the return of Christ… It is not a two-stage coming, but a single glorious return."—R.C. Sproul&nbsp;☕️ Question:What is your view of the rapture and is it a means of division or education amongst Christian brothers and sisters?📞 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: Guilt versus ShameTotal 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 exposed shame for what it is and freed me from the lies driven by the evil one.📜 Anchor verse(s):5 But at the evening offering I arose from my humiliation, even with my garment and my robe torn, and I fell on my knees and stretched out my hands to the LORD my God; 6 and I said, “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, for our iniquities have risen above our heads and our guilt has grown even to the heavens. 7 “Since the days of our fathers to this day we have been in great guilt, and on account of our iniquities we, our kings and our priests have been given into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity and to plunder and to open shame, as it is this day. 8 “But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage. 9 “For we are slaves; yet in our bondage our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us reviving to raise up the house of our God, to restore its ruins and to give us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem.Ezra 9:5-9, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the need to recognize the deceit of the evil one.⸻🙏 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:“Guilt is about what we did. Shame is about who we believe we are.”—Brené Brown☕️ Question:What are you feeling guilty or shameful about?📞 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: TULIPTotal 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 the dividing points between Calvinism and Arminianism.📜 Anchor verse(s):28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.Romans 8:28-30, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the word and.⸻🙏 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(s):"In the divine foreknowledge, all is certain, but in our own will all is free. For God knows our willings before they are, but we do not will them until they are."—Augustine"It is not a matter of mere speculation, but of practical experience, that God foreknows everything, and yet we do everything freely, without compulsion. This is the great mystery of providence."—Martin Luther"I believe in predestination, yes, as strongly as any man; yet I believe in man’s responsibility as much as any other. If I were asked to reconcile the two, I would answer that they never need reconciliation, for they never fell out. They are two parallel lines that meet in eternity."—Charles Spurgeon"What the Arminian says about man’s responsibility is true. What the Calvinist says about God’s sovereignty is also true. And they are friends, not enemies, in the Bible. The antinomy lies in our minds, not in reality."—JJ Packer☕️ Question:Why can’t the answer be and?📞 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: SalvationTotal 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 the most important message of all in the message of salvation through the Gospel.📜 Anchor verse(s):3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 8 and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. 10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries, 11 seeking to know what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. 13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.”1 Peter 1:3-16, New American Standard Bible, 1995📜 Application or takeaway:The Lord has placed on my heart the good new Jesus Christ brings to us. Let us not dwell in negativity. Truly nothing is bad news when we have received salvation from the King of Kings!⸻🙏 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:“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”—Mark Twain☕️ Question:How can we be more positive and additive...