Best 32 Good Minutes Podcasts (2024)

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Getting smacked upside the head s1e155 2 Sam12:1 6:59

3h ago6:59

6:59

Let's address one of the most critical elements of living a successful life on this planet. It is: what do I do when I find out that I am wrong. The spiritual words for this are conviction and repentance. Whatever you call it, it is difficult and very necessary. Look 7 minutes with me at how 2 knuckleheads do a really good job of facing their error…

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Burning your own sons S1e154 Gen38:24 7:21

3h ago7:21

7:21

Judah almost burns his own sons to death. He realizes that HE is the bad guy in the story today and actually repents in word and deed. Jesus comes only to save sinners. Jesus saves the stinky. Judah is a great example of the kind of people that Jesus came for. So are you. Please watch for 7 minutes. Your money back if it is not beneficial for you. …

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Worship by Sex S1e153 Gen 38:12 7:46

2d ago7:46

7:46

Judah gets involved with a prostitute that uses sex as a form of worship to a false god. As a great-grandfather of Jesus, this act is tremendously ill-advised. It breaks not only the marriage covenant, but also the Abrahamic covenant of exclusive intimacy with the one true God. What happens when he is exposed? Watch 7 minutes. https://www.youtube.c…

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Saving Jesus S1e152 Gen38:1 7:23

4d ago7:23

7:23

It sounds crazy, but the life of Jesus is spared in Genesis chapter 38. Jesus' great-great-grandfather almost gets burned to death while he is in the womb. The very unrighteous Judah is confronted with his sin. Fortunately, he relents and repents. Join me for 7 minutes to hear one of the messiest stories in the Bible! https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Perspectives #35: Continuously Realizing Potential, with Cole Tamburri 1:26:54

1h ago1:26:54

1:26:54

This episode we discuss Cole's evolution as a cyclist and our relationship between coach and athlete. From making lifelong friends in collegiate cycling, gaining over 100w of FTP, winning a national championship, realizing and encouraging agency as a coached athlete, balancing life priorities and the value of low stress environments, relationships …

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Surrounded by Wolves S1e151 Gen37:32 7:01

4d ago7:01

7:01

What happens if you wake up one day surrounded by wolves? That happens both to Jacob and Joseph. Jacob is old, Joseph is 17. Neither is given a "spiritual hall pass" in dealing with their bad circumstances. Neither are we. Please watch 7 minutes to a beautiful morning and beautiful thought about what we should do if we too find ourselves surrounded…

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If God is good, why am I in a pit? S1e150 Gen37 7:51

4d ago7:51

7:51

If God is theoretically GOOD, why am I in a PIT? Does being an innocent or not-so-innocent person in a pit give me a spiritual hall pass? Joseph, who is a junior or senior in High School fins himself asking these questions. He is DISAPPOINTED by people, yet APPOINTED by God. You probably are too. Listen 7 minutes to find out. https://www.youtube.co…

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17 year olds saving the WORLD S1e149 Gen37:18 8:03

5d ago8:03

8:03

In today's story, a 17 year old SAVES the WORLD. This righteous 17yo saves his murderous brothers. Ironically, Jesus comes 2000 years later thru the murderous line. Listen as the spiritual salvation of the world depends on a TEENAGER. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCABy Michael Smith

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Killing you for your DREAM s1e148 Gen 37:1 7:36

6d ago7:36

7:36

"I see the Lord active in your life so I ...WANT TO KILL YOU" People are a jealous bunch. Listen 7 minutes to a 4000 year old story that you will also see in today's headlines. Wrestle a bit with me about anger, jealousy and murder--all the fun stuff. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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People from the Wrong Side of the Tracks S1e147 Gen36:1 7:29

7d ago7:29

7:29

Genesis 36 sets up the ongoing redemptive story that eventually leads to Jesus. It does so by tidying up some details by describing what happens to the people "On the WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS." That group of people come from ESAU, who is Jacob's brother and Isaac's son. It is mostly not a pretty picture. Listen. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi…

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3 Generations of PROBLEMS S1e146 Gen35:22 7:21

5h ago7:21

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Our hero Jacob is getting trouble from 3 Generations of his family. ahead of him, his father Isaac dies at 180 years old at his own generation, his beloved wife Rachel died, his previously murderously inclined brother comes to visit, and Bilhah, his concubine wife has a sexual encounter with someone behind him, it is his oldest son Reuben who has l…

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Who Keeps Watch over my SOUL? S1e145 Gen35:16 6:56

10d ago6:56

6:56

As Rachel dies in childbirth, her SOUL departs--from here at least. Her soul is the essential element of her person that is NOT made of dust. It is her spirit. It is the seat of decisions, emotions, will, memory and thought. You are reading this blurb smack dab from the center of your soul. The soul never dies. Watch and subscribe as you keep watch…

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We are MONUMENTS Men and Women S1e144 Gen 35:14 7:03

10d ago7:03

7:03

Our spiritual predecessors would regularly make memories out of stone. They'd set up an altar or pillar to act as a monument that was purposefully long-lasting. It served to help their memories, and to make those around them CURIOUS. Be curious here. Listen or watch 7 minutes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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Repeating OLD NEWS because you FORGET S1e143 Gen35:5 7:39

13d ago7:39

7:39

God re-appears to Jacob and tells him a bunch of stuff that He already told him. Why? Is it because God FORGOT His promises? Or, is it because Jacob is made of dust and he is the one that forgets? The weak link of memory is with Jacob, and us, of course. So, when your podcaster says, "come back tomorrow", it's not because he needs more listeners, b…

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Cam Jansen remembers God S1e142 Gen35:1 7:32

13d ago7:32

7:32

Cam Jansen is a delightful early reader book character. She has a photographic memory that she *CLICK* uses early in the book to make sense or solve a mystery later in the book. We should be like her spiritually to: Remember *CLICK* something God has SAID Remember *CLICK* something God has DONE Remember *CLICK* to remember what He has said or done …

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Honoring the one who was raped S1e141 Gen34:18 7:40

13d ago7:40

7:40

Ironically, in the tragic rape of Dinah, she is the only one who comes out of the story unscathed by sin. Others are stricken with anger, murder, passivity, dismissal of value, and sexual crimes. The Bible faces this unpalatable topic head on. Listen 7 minutes with me as we learn from it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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“I didn’t know rape was wrong” s1e140 Gen34:8 7:10

15d ago7:10

7:10

The truth is, everybody knows rape is wrong. Even before "the Law" is given to mankind, God equipped every human with a conscience and a heart that is pre-loaded with moral truth. Regarding the rape in our passage today, everybody knows it is wrong, even before there are laws on the books. It is amazing that the Bible addresses this right from the …

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The Rape of Dinah S1e139 Gen34:1 7:38

3d ago7:38

7:38

Genesis describes a horrible sexual assault, a rape, of Jacob's daughter Dinah. It treats this story as a horrible event with dire consequences for individuals and nations. We have lessons to learn here about morality and moral absolutes. Personally, I grieve with you if you have been involved in anything like this assault. Thank you for joining me…

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Making a ME ALTAR s1e138 Gen 33:20 7:56

10d ago7:56

7:56

Today we’ll see where Jacob Israel goes with his new limp. Israel (person aka Jacob) brings Israel the new nation (16 people) to Israel (place). All three of the promises to his grandfather Abraham are starting to come together. There, he builds an altar. It's a ME altar. It is the altar OF ME, but it is not the altar FOR ME. It is the altar FOR GO…

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Walking with a LIMP S1e137 Gen33:31 7:07

18d ago7:07

7:07

We've all got "limps" from previous life injuries. The question is, what do we do with them? Join me for 7 minutes to hear the charge from Jacob's life: Walk with your limp. Don't move on FROM the limp, but move on WITH the limp. As we go, we best try to give GRACE to those around us who are limping too. here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/c…

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So you want to be a LEADER…S1e136 Gen33:4 7:19

6d ago7:19

7:19

The desire to lead is a beautiful thing. Few are willing to truly lead because of the cost. It involves wrestling, dislocation, limping, personal peril and humility. Jacob leads by bowing down. It makes all the difference Watch 7 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCABy Michael Smith

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Bravery and Bowing S1e135 Gen33:1 7:38

7d ago7:38

7:38

Internal spiritual change has EXTERNAL markers. Jacob claims internal change. Let's see how he does with his behavior. Change is the hardest thing in the world. Watch 7 minutes as we see Jacob be brave, and bow down. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCABy Michael Smith

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Struggling is NORMAL S1e134 Gen32:24 7:28

21d ago7:28

7:28

Struggling with God is NORMATIVE CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOR. Jacob gets a new name, ISRAEL when he does it. Guess what, it means STRUGGLING WITH GOD. It is not an insult, but a CHARACTERISTIC. And, it is not just for him. Struggle, often in bad circumstances, IS THE DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC of Christianity. If you are struggling a bit, listen or watch for 7…

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The God who WRESTLES BACK s1e133 Gen32:22 7:27

22d ago7:27

7:27

It is no surprise that Jacob has to "wrestle" and strive when he interacts with the infinite Being. We are mere mortals. What IS a surprise is that GOD ALLOWS IT; that He "wrestles back" Listen or watch 7 minutes as we learn about a God who "wrestles back" kindly with Jacob. watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KF…

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Watts Doc #50: Hypoxia And Muscular Adaptation 1:11:39

16d ago1:11:39

1:11:39

We consider hypoxia inducible factor's muscular response to high intensity exercise before going more in depth in its effects with the next episodes. We break down high intensity training, defining hypoxia vs anaerobic, then dive into a study that investigates its main effects in high intensity execise, as well as individual variation in training r…

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Wrestling with God s1e132 Gen 32:22 6:55

23d ago6:55

6:55

Wrestling with God is an activity to know Him; to pursue Him; to not let Him go. Jacob does so to give us encouragement to do so as well. He gives us the green light to fight and engage a bit with God Himself. It effects everything from that day forward. Watch 7 minutes and subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2Anv…

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Leaving God OUT S1e131 Gen32:13 7:15

11d ago7:15

7:15

We can leave God out of any and all of our circumstances. We can leave God out of the scary and difficult. We can leave God out of the beautiful.Jacob choses NOT to leave God out of his danger. He serves us by his example. Watch 7 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCABy Michael Smith

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How to pray DESPERATELY (in 3 easy steps)S1e130 Gen32:1 7:17

25d ago7:17

7:17

Jacob will yield to the Lord after a long history of self-scheming. He'll pray by stating WHO HE IS. Then, WHO GOD IS. Then finally, he'll ask for something. We might learn a thing or two from him. He'll be desperate. This sets up the best kind of prayer. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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Who watches when I cannot watch? S1e129 Gen31:42 6:35

14d ago6:35

6:35

Who watches over your children when you cannot watch? Who watches over your friends when they are out of sight? today, we will ask the Lord. May the Lord watch when I cannot watch May the Lord see when I cannot see May the Lord watch me when you can’t. Who watches when I cannot watch? THE LORD https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvC…

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When God Speaks to You S1e128 Gen 31:17 7:26

27d ago7:26

7:26

Laban is in hot pursuit of Jacob but the real story is that God is in hot pursuit of Laban. God reveals Himself in a dream to Laban. You'd think this would change every moment of every day for the rest of His life. Sadly, it does not. Laban still sets his face toward the false god idols that have gone missing. Watch 7 minutes https://www.youtube.co…

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Lift up Your EYES S1e127 Gen31:1 7:43

28d ago7:43

7:43

Oh that the dear Lord would give us the right EYES. We have eyes, but sometimes they are just not tuned in to what He is doing. God is active and real and at work. Can you see it? Lift up your eyes! To Watch with your new eyes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCABy Michael Smith

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Do you feel God’s ABSENCE? S1e126 Gen30:25 7:01

29d ago7:01

7:01

I pray for your light bulb that you are distant from God; that you are experiencing the lack of His fulness in your life. It is the first step to a decision for Him. Watch with me as we watch the maturing process of the knuckleheads in the Old Testament. It provides encouragement to the knuckleheads in the 21st century.…

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Selling Sexual Access S1e125 Gen30:9 7:28

1M ago7:28

7:28

If you read the Old Testament, you'll fast realize you are not the strangest sinner ever to approach the throne of grace. In that way, it is of some comfort that God welcomes knuckleheads of every generation. Today, a wife trades the sexual access to her husband for some viagra herbs. You just can't make this stuff up. Listen. Subscribe. Like. Be c…

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Am I in the place of God? S1e124 Gen30:1 7:04

1M ago7:04

7:04

Welcome to an essential question of Scripture: "Am I in the place of God?" Every person, in every land, and in every era must ask this question of themselves. If you are positioning yourself in God's rightful place, take heed. Please consider this wonderful question for 7 minutes. I'm so glad you are here. Subscribe to this Youtube channel for more…

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You are SEEN S1e123 Gen29:31 5:49

1M ago5:49

5:49

God is in the business of seeing the unseen. He's done it before with Adam, Eve, Hagar, etc. etc. etc. This is the beauty of having a God who really sees all. So, let's get our heads around it, and appreciate that He is here, and He can be near if we relate to Him rightly. Join me for 6 windy minutes (Stykkisholmur,Iceland) to hear about one of the…

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Taking comfort in previous knuckleheads S1e122 Gen29:1 7:43

1M ago7:43

7:43

Sometimes watching the knuckleheads in the Bible can be of encouragement to us. If God can work with such imperfect people, perhaps He can work with me. If you are feeling a bit knuckleheaded, or if you are acting perfectly, there is something in today's story of Jacob. Watch 7 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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Saying yes to God peculiarly S1e121 Gen28 7:27

1M ago7:27

7:27

A vow is a statement of dedicated directional intent. Our modern world has shied away from them, for the most part. Watch 7 minutes as we hear about a particular vow to a peculiar God. Jacob pledges with his pause, his finances, his geography, and with his long-term chronology. There is something in this story worth listening to. https://www.youtub…

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Stairway to Heaven S1e120 Gen28:10 6:47

1M ago6:47

6:47

Jacob sees that there is a "stairway to heaven". God is active. His ministers are here. He sees. He cares. He intervenes. I am with you and I will keep you wherever you go. OOPS, I didn't know. I have goofed up and not realized it. I'll try to do better. I get a choice to respond to this great revelation. Listen and watch 7 minutes. https://www.you…

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The Deceiver has been DECEIVED s1e119 Gen28:1 7:44

1M ago7:44

7:44

Jacob, aka "the Deceiver" has himself been deceived. He somehow has gone through his blessed life thinking God was good for others, but perhaps not even REAL. Then something big happens and his lightbulb goes on: God is real. He is here. I am in his debt. I owe him something. It is a fantastic story of real time coming to faith. It serves an an exa…

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You think YOUR family has trouble…S1e118 Gen27:30 7:42

1M ago7:42

7:42

I'll bet your family has some trouble as you read this. You might be comforted by today's comparison. The big question is: how does a family respond in difficult circumstances? God is calling to all of us...especially in the difficulties. Subscribe to this YouTube channel to hear more. Lord willing, everyday. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvD…

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Valuing the blessing S1e117 Gen27:14 7:06

1M ago7:06

7:06

Jacob is a lying, scheming deceiver guilty of elder-abuse. We can learn something from him. He gets one thing right: he VALUES the blessing of his spiritual heritage. It is great to be in the family of God and receive His favor and attention. Now we must ask: what is he going to do with it? 7 minutes watch. Then subscribe to the Youtube channel htt…

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Blessing your Children S1e116 Gen 27:1 7:08

1M ago7:08

7:08

Sometimes the Bible serves to offer great examples of being a poor example. We'd all agree that father, grandfathers, mothers and grandmothers should bless the generations that follow them. We'll see today that Abraham's family doesn't do such a good job of this. That's OK, it will serve to remind us to DO IT RIGHT. Join me for 7 minutes as we BLES…

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“The Lord has been with you” S1e115 Gen26:26 7:19

1M ago7:19

7:19

The next-door neighbor of Isaac notices that, "the Lord has been with you" and that "You are now the blessed of the Lord." Good for him in the noticing. Then he wants to make a covenant that associates his people to be at peace with God's people. Today, be challenged: notice the people of God. Or, portray what it is like to have a relationship with…

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God makes room for Isaac S1e114 Gen26:17 7:23

1M ago7:23

7:23

God literally and figuratively MAKES ROOM for a guy names Isaac. Big Deal. What I want to know is, can God MAKE ROOM FOR ME? Is this something that is offered and even available? Does this crazy Old Testament story make a difference? Thanks for being here to listen for 7 minutes. I am glad you are here with me to consider this. https://www.youtube.…

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What Company do you Keep? S1e113 Gen26:6 7:40

1M ago7:40

7:40

Life is scary and sometimes unkind. Adversity happens to everybody, including those who call God their own. Your problems don't go away if you become a Christian. However, the company you keep gets better. It is the people of God, and it is especially the Person of God. Watch 7 minutes to think about the company YOU keep. https://www.youtube.com/ch…

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Do you WANT GOD? S1e112 Gen26:1 7:47

1M ago7:47

7:47

Today an ancient person receives a promise from God that He will be near. Why should I care? Well, because a major rescue operation started way back that has come for you. A rescue boat of redemption has pulled up to YOUR SHORE. The big question is, will YOU get on the boat? Will you receive the help offered? Consider it today. https://www.youtube.…

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“I forgot the value of…”S1e111 Gen25:29 7:12

1M ago7:12

7:12

Our unfortunate example today finds Esau treating something that is IMPORTANT as if it is UNIMPORTANT. He forgets the value, and specifically the future value of something that didn't seem valuable at this moment. We are living before God in a kingdom that values stuff different than the culture around us. Join me for 7 minutes to get our assessmen…

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ASKING GOD THE WHY Question S1e110 Gen 25:19 7:02

2M ago7:02

7:02

God would love it if you asked Him a real WHY question today. It is a sign of a real inquiry, of a real God, in a real situation. He loves this sort of stuff. Listen 7 minutes as we see this wisdom pour out of people from a while back: Isaac and Rebekah. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KFun2AnvCA…

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Breathing your last Breath S1e109 Gen25 7:41

2M ago7:41

7:41

Like Abraham, someday you will breath your last breath here. What will you leave behind? Will there be people that follow you? Stuff? Most importantly, what spiritual legacy footprints will you leave for others to walk in? Join me as we look to the funeral of Abraham to shine a light on OUR FUNERALs. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNijvDWAn2Wv2KF…

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RELYING ON THE LORD’S HISTORY s1e108 Gen24:39 7:13

2M ago7:13

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When we ask something of the Lord, we rely on His history with us. We remember what we know of God to help us in our posture before Him. When we ask for the Lord to PROSPER us in some way, we are asking that He come from THERE and help us HERE. Our petition relies upon the recollection of the previous revelation of God. God's HISTORY yesterday help…

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