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Weighed down by burdens? Can’t sleep? Need a moment to yourself to connect with Your Creator? Even if it’s five minutes in the bathroom? Everyone is fighting a battle. Battles can be long and hard. I want to be there for you like Aaron and Hur were for Moses in Exodus 17 and hold up your arms. When Moses’s arms were held high, Israel prevailed. God won the victory for Israel, but Moses played his role in obedience, while Aaron and Hur supported him. “For the LORD your God is he who goes with ...
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In a world saturated with flashy get-rich-quick schemes and Instagram influencers flaunting their "perfect" online lives, it's high time for a breath of fresh air in the realm of making money online. Welcome to **Beyond The Bull$h%t:** the podcast where I cut through the smoke and mirrors to reveal the raw, unfiltered truth about what’s legit, what’s worth it and what’s a straight up scam in the world of making money online. Hosted by yours truly, Vicki Pollack. I am a seasoned entrepreneur ...
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Where can we find wisdom? God reveals His answer in Job 28. That's where we're going to hangout today. I leave you with the wisdom of God and I'll see you back in August. Bible verses referred to in this episode: Job 28 Find me on Instagram @HLynnPierce or at hlynnpierce.com Support the Show.By H Lynn Pierce
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All through school we were taught to give the 'right' answers. We learned what was acceptable and what was not. We learned what was respectful and what was not. So when I heard this certain man's response to Jesus, I was appalled. How could he offer excuses and explanations instead of a direct and respectful response? Then, I had to check myself an…
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This week we return to the pool of Bethsaida (aka Bethesda). John 5:5 tells us, "A certain man was there..." A particular person in the crowd. Jesus saw this man. He knew this man. This certain man. Then He approaches him and asks a question, hears his heart, and heals him. This is just like Jesus, isn't it? Doesn't he do the same with us? Listen i…
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Chapter 5 of John tells us of an account of Jesus healing a man. He was unable to get to the pool when it stirred because of his disability. Jesus saw him, knew how long he'd waited, and approached him. Then He asked the man, "Do you want to get well?" We may not be sick, blind, lame, or paralyzed like those in the crowd that day, but we all are di…
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How do you process challenging news? Where do your thoughts go? Worse case scenarios? Problem solving strategies? Growth opportunities? And what emotions hit you? Do you get overwhelmed, focused, or simply shut down? When we receive information that changes our lives in some way there's a period of processing. What does yours look like? Join me in …
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Have you ever had someone pray over you something you couldn't dream possible? Their words are beyond what you would ever have thought to ask for yourself? This has happened to me a few profound moments in my life. One recently. And as others speak prophetic words over my life, I start to believe in their vision of what was beyond possible to me on…
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Have you ever found your worth in your accomplishments? You are already saved, but you still keep working at it? Or finding yourself feeling like you have to prove it? If we read through the words of Jesus and Paul, we can come to an understanding that the Bible is a story of our need for Jesus, but the only way to benefit in this is to do nothing.…
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Do you ever have times when even simple things feel hard? Well, this is where I’ve been hanging out lately. These days it feels like my feet weigh a hundred pounds each as try to wade through sticky peanut butter just to make it through the day. So today, we're going to do things a little differently. We're going to simply seek God together. We'll …
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Lately, whenever I go shopping, my littlest one asks for something. Can I bring her back a toy? Can she pick something if she comes with me? And if someone else has something she likes, she wants one too. At times, honestly, it feels like I’ve failed to teach her gratitude. She wants stuff., but what if I'm not I’m failing. What if wanting things i…
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Strength & Stories (Infinity War) - Episode #132
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"I am stronger now than I have ever been." This statement kept running through my mind last night and I had to write it down. But that wasn't the end. There was more. I am stronger now than I have ever been because I am more dependent on God now than I have ever been. This is the key. When we face catastrophic defeat like that of Marvel's Avengers-…
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Lately, as I read in my Bible, God has been showing me (primarily through verbs) what is my job and what is His. Today, He did it again. I didn't plan to read Psalm 112, but He stopped me there and broke more of the bindings to the lie that I am responsible for everything. Not in a "King of the World" sort of way, but as in I’m to blame when things…
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When you think of Gideon, do you think of the fleece? Maybe the odd way God winnows down his army by how they drink? Or the cool torches in jars approach to battle? The beginning of Gideon's account is where I find the most connection with him. Gideon finds himself in a desperate situation facing starvation. The angel of the Lord approaches him and…
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Dreams begin as seeds, planted in our youth. As we grow, we are watered by the Living Water. Just like trees, our dreams are strengthened through the storms of our lives. And one day you might just look and find fruit. We all have dreams that are in the works. Perhaps some have been fulfilled. Jesus had a dream too: to be the Way the Truth and the …
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I knew that in the Garden of Gethsamane Jesus was distressed, troubled, and in anguish. So much so that he sweat drops of blood, but it never occurred to me that he struggled. I don't know why exactly. Struggling seems like something I do. And it seems bad. Somewhere along the way, I've chosen to believe a lie that I'm not supposed to struggle. Jes…
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Today is beautiful. I am sitting on my back porch, sun on my face, chickens rustling about nearby. The gentle breeze brings melodious chimes my way while the cars race past out front. Beyond this little beautiful cocoon lies the world. But what am I accountable for? The Bible tells us that we are accountable for what God has revealed to us. We are …
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When I sit down to write, I first change my font. I intentionally move from a default setting to one of my choosing and one that has become my gateway into the creative journey of writing. God doesn't tell us to shift into Arial size 13 font, but He does give some pointers to the Israelites before they embark on their journey into the Promised Land…
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And you saw how the LORD your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as a father cares for his child. Now he has brought you to this place. Deuteronomy 1:31 NLT We can all look back on our own "wilderness" times and see the way God has cared for us, just as the Israelites did. We do that so we can remember …
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As I was reading through Numbers, the phrase "each in position under the appropriate family banner" stood out to me. Then I continued on to discover the plan God had for the Israelites to camp around the tabernacle and how to break camp and move on. And as I pondered this, I began to see how God's design wasn't just for who walks first in a process…
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In today's world productivity, doing and achieving, is what we do. And sometimes it becomes who we are. But what do we do or who do we become when we take that away even for a few hours? Although we've been talking about sacrifices and ways to draw nearer to God, we also hear God inviting us to "Come." Multiple times in the Bible, Jesus calls us to…
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Have you ever got to the book of Leviticus and wanted to abandon the whole idea of reading through the Bible? What if we begin to look at these detailed guidelines as invitations rather than directives? You see, God created humans and then desired to be with them, but there was this thing called sin and His holiness couldn't coexist in the same spa…
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Traversing a parking lot takes on a whole new meaning when you have a child in tow. No longer are you simply moving from the car to the entry doors, the safety of another person is at stake and the parking lot has become a danger zone. God offers the Israelites the same things we need: someone bigger and wiser who can take into account the dangers,…
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As I was reading through Exodus 13, words I never noticed before grabbed my attention. (Don’t you love when God does that?!) Starting in verse 17 we read, “When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, …
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Have you ever experienced life in disorder? How about chaos? Ever faced any obstacles or challenges? Of course, we all have. We may not have been slaves in Egypt or the father of a demon-possessed boy, but we all find ourselves in real life struggles. These stories reveal to us a cycle that is repeated throughout the entire Bible. This is the patte…
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You know that feeling when you are snuggled up all cozy in bed? It may be raining or sleeting outside. The wind could be blowing, but you are warm and toasty under your familiar blankets. Isn’t it lovely? If you imagine yourself there right now, does a smile spread across your face? Have you ever experienced this coziness in your spirit? It’s still…
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Have you ever spent time with someone and walked away feeling less? Less than whole? Less than enough? Less than valuable? This little symbol "
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This episode drops on January 1, 2024, but was written in the span of time between Christmas and New Year's. And just because we toss out the old calendar and hang a new one doesn't mean we know what's ahead. We still remain in this in between space of what has happened and what is yet to be. There is always something coming. There will always be a…
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We have spent these last few weeks considering how the people involved in the Christmas story were all simply going about living their lives. Caesar ruled an empire and became an unknowing participant. The Innkeeper ran out of rooms and became an unsuspecting participant. The shepherds guarded their sheep one night and became unassuming participant…
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Unassuming Participants: The Shepherds - Episode #114
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Shepherds were hard working, but not generally the cleanest or best smelling fellows. These often ignored or avoided people were the one's tasked with raising the lambs for sacrifices at the temple. As they went about their unassuming lives guarding the sheep, suddenly an angel shows up and "the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them." God ch…
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Unsuspecting Participant: The Innkeeper - Episode #113
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In the town of Bethlehem, I don't know how many inns there were. I do know there was at least one: a guy trying to make a living in a small town that was overrun with crowds and chaos. We don't know if he offered his barn in exasperation, quick brainstorm, or compassionate connect with the Lord, but we do know that God used him to get Mary and Josh…
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Unknowing Participant: Caesar Augustus - Episode #112
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Welcome to Advent! We know the lines. We know the names and the characters. We’ve heard the story over and over again. But have we ever stopped the think about how each person was simply going about their regular everyday life when this miraculous event plopped right down in front of them? Caesar Augustus wasn't sitting on his throne scheming of ho…
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Friends, I've found that my life has shifted. For me this new season holds a retail job. In previous years, I used to avoid stores as much as possible during the holiday season. Now I walk in willingly multiple times a week for hours at a time. This new season also holds a new sporting experience for my family. In previous years, sports slowed duri…
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Recently, I hit my head on a door frame. I was heading down the hall and heard voices. I leaned past my doorway to see what was happening, then decided to continue on to my room. As I turned to go in, I swung my head too early and too quickly into the door frame instead of open space. My injury could have been prevented: First by not allowing mysel…
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Affiliate marketing vs digital marketing vs master resell rights…what’s the difference and what are the similarities?
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We hear “Digital Marketing” and “Affiliate Marketing” and “Master Resell Rights” tossed around the internet and this episode will clarify for you the differences and the similarities in each. -- Follow me on Instagram and if you’re interested in working with me or exploring these concepts further, head to http://www.rethinkrevenue.org/ today or ema…
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Psalm 3 is a lament written by David during the time he fled from his son Absalom. The psalm begins with the exclamation, “O LORD, how many are my foes!” We may not be facing an uprising, but we are likely facing something…or a lot of somethings. What are you facing? Can you name your foes? Verse 1 continues, “Many are rising against me.” Do you fe…
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The 3 biggest lies you’re being told about digital and affiliate marketing
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These are 3 of the biggest lies you’re being told about digital and affiliate marketing and why they came to be. -- Follow me on Instagram and if you’re interested in working with me or exploring these concepts further, head to http://www.rethinkrevenue.org/ today or email me at vicki@rethinkrevenue.org. Together, let's uncover reality, separate fa…
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Who Am I, how did I get here and why should you care?
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Who am I and why should you care? Well, you probably shouldn’t unless you want to learn the reality behind what it really takes to earn money online and the reality behind what all these people you’re seeing getting paid millions are actually doing. Making money online can be confusing on where to start. This podcast will help. -- Follow me on Inst…
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After finishing the book of Lamentations, I sat pondering why there is a whole book of the Bible dedicated to whining. I hate whining. It is a pet peeve of mind. Philippians 2:14 backs me up on this. BUT, perhaps, whining and lamenting are not the same thing. Aren't we supposed to share each other's burdens? How can we do that if we don't know of t…
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In a world saturated with flashy get-rich-quick schemes and Instagram influencers flaunting their "perfect" online lives, it's high time for a breath of fresh air in the realm of making money online. Welcome to **Beyond The Bull$h%t:** the podcast where I cut through the smoke and mirrors to reveal the raw, unfiltered truth about what’s legit, what…
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When we find ourselves praying, but nothing fits quite right, God may be trying to teach us a lesson. I recently found myself in such a space. Essentially, my son needed a ride to soccer practice. It took hours of frustration and a lot of effort in all the wrong directions to open my eyes to what God wanted to show me. Yet that’s how we learn. That…
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As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, we find ourselves in a world that's changing. We are losing daylight and warmth, but probably more than that as well. Perhaps we are losing stability or comfort. The future looks unfamiliar. Things are changing and they don't look like we thought they would. What do we do with this? We can choose …
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I just started a new book and I love how the author speaks from his "messy house" to mine. Writers tend to write the words that they need to hear in their own lives. And Justin Whitmel Earley does this beautifully in his book Habits of the Household. This is how this podcast came to be as well. Like the Teacher in Ecclesiastes, we can choose "to fi…
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A full moon is when the moon reflects the light from the sun fully upon the earth. The moon doesn't create its own light. Neither is the light shining on it varying. The phases of the moon reflect what we can see. We are like moons. Like Ecclesiastes 8:1 says, "Wisdom lights up a person’s face." God's love and wisdom constantly shine on us. How muc…
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Have you ever faced a steep hill you had to climb? How did you do it? Did you just walk right up? No. The way up is a winding path slowly ascending in elevation. This is the way God created the world and us to work. Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked? Ecclesiastes 7:13 Listen in to hear how this verse can teach…
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The sun rises every morning. An app may be able to tell us the exact time it will happen, but how it happens is something that must be experienced. Then we choose how we respond to it. We can appreciate the beauty. We can stare in awe and wonder. We can praise the Lord for the experience. We can let it change us. We can also desire a different sunr…
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Ecclesiastes 4:12 tells us that "A threefold cord is not quickly broken." This is God's formula for relationships. We were created in the image of a triune God. We were made for connection--a Godly connection. Connection His way involves three components: Us, another person, and Him. When God is an integral part of our relationships, there is a str…
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Today's episode is dedicated to my daughter, Ella. God orchestrated the reading of a passage from Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber, a sunrise, an anniversary of a loss, and the 100th episode to intersect here with appropriate fear. Listen in to hear how September 11 brings it all together. Bible verses referred to in this episode: 1 John 4:18 John…
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From David to Solomon...or the Teacher, King David's son, who ruled in Jerusalem whose words are recorded in Ecclesiastes. The famous passage from chapter 3, reminds us that there is a time, a season, for all things. And what has to happen now is not a permanent fixture in our lives. Verse 11 promises us that "God has made everything beautiful for …
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So, David is anointed the new king of Israel. What happens next? A big celebration? A promotion? A seat at the head of the table? Yeah, not so much. Essentially nothing happened. He went back to the fields…to the sheep and goats. Life went on as usual. We, too, may find ourselves gifted with a special calling only to find ourselves living out life …
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Welcome back to the family of Jesse! Samuel has just seen the parade of Jesse's seven sons only to hear God's rejection of them all. Asked for any more sons, Jesse is forced to produce his youngest, the weakling that is used to take care of the sheep and goats and run errands. Although he amounted to little in the eyes of his family, this son is ch…
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1 Samuel 16 opens with the prophet Samuel distraught over Saul's bad decision. The Lord, having thought he had mourned enough, sent Samuel on a mission to anoint a new king. Samuel is led to the house of Jesse to anoint one of his sons. Except, none of the sons paraded before him are God's chosen one. In verse 7, the Lord warns Samuel, “Don’t judge…
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