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This podcast showcases the creative talents of Vic Zarley in which he shares original songs (many co-written with his wife, Eva), original poetry (suitably wrapped in selected instrumentals licensed Creative Commons with attribution) and prose from his many books published on Amazon (and as audio books on Audible.com).Leaving the Grandstand World is a choice to leave the stands where we're just observing and jumping onto the field where we can play and truly make a difference. This is his pr ...
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All That Can Be Shaken by Essie Collins (a pseudonym) is a moving true story of a family's struggle with a tragedy that shakes their lives and their faith. Essie's idyllic life is torn apart when her once joyful and exuberant husband, Stephen, is stricken with a deep depression. His suicidal tendencies force Essie to seek professional help. After shock treatment and a barrage of medications, Stephen becomes severely mentally ill, diagnosed as bi-polar and schizophrenic. Essie's story will ta ...
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The Traveler

Vic Zarley on Podiobooks.com

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In a flash of lights and colors on his computer while traversing the Internet, there appeared in the life of Rich Davis a very helpful and mysterious teacher who called himself the Traveler. His lessons, taught with gentle patience, revolutionized Rich's Christian walk. Vic and Eva Zarley have created a Christian science fiction unlike any you may have read before. The protagonist, Rich Davis, has found his computer is suddenly transformed into a teaching machine skillfully used by the Trave ...
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It is not comfortable to be a legitimate Christian. Advanced Christianity explores what it takes to walk the way of Christ, dying to self, loving the unlovable, praying for those who persecute you, and much more. Jesus did not promise prosperity, but tribulation. He also said, "If you love me, follow my commands." To truly love Jesus, we must step into the fire, not avoid it. For the fire burns the dross, the impurities in our hearts, and allows God's hand to mold us into the image of Christ ...
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Forkless in Kowloon

Vic Zarley on Podiobooks.com

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Journey with the author on the emotional roller coaster of preparing to adopt a baby girl through international adoption. Journey physically with the author and his wife as they fly to China to receive their daughter. You will laugh and cry as you hear the journal that the author kept of his experiences as they happened on a laptop which he carried with him to the Orient. Produced and narrated by Vic Zarley. Special thanks to Kevin Macleod for providing the theme music throughout this journe ...
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Africa, O Africa

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Courtesy of Northwest Nazarene University and Wesley Center Online, this is the story of Louise Robinson Chapman, a missionary in Africa. From 1920 until 1940 she ministered to the dark continent, coming to truly love and care for its people. Her story is filled with adventure, drama, humor and lots of love and miracles. Produced and narrated by Vic Zarley.
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Calling God and Casting Lots first shares a brief history of the practice of casting the lot by ancient Israelites as told in the Old and New Testaments. Then Vic Zarley shares his own experimentation with it as he and his wife prayerfully cast lots when they felt they needed the Lord's guidance. Amazingly, as they faithfully prayed and cast the lot -- true story after true story affirms... it was like they were talking to God... and He was answering! Produced and narrated by Vic Zarley. The ...
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The Final Call to Repentance

Eva Zarley on Podiobooks.com

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God is issuing a Final Call to Repentance for His Church. It will be the Bride’s last chance to repent from indifference, materialism, ambition and selfishness and BE the Church Jesus Christ has called her to be. He wants a pure Bride who loves as He taught us to love and lives unselfishly as He taught us to live, for the sake of the Gospel and the final harvest of souls in these very last days. Produced by Vic Zarley and narrated by Eva Zarley. Special thanks to Kevin Macleod for the theme ...
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Song Gifts from the Holy Spirit

Vic Zarley on Podiobooks.com

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My wife, Eva and I, Vic Zarley, are songwriters. We each had written many songs before we met each other and continued to write songs once we were married. After our marriage, we found that often God would use each of us to write a song together. I would be working with the guitar on some interesting chord progression while humming, thinking, "Where did this come from?" and Eva would stop me and say, "I've got lyrics. Play what you were doing again." Often the lyrics are practically dictated ...
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Extreme Christianity

Vic Zarley on Podiobooks.com

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G. K. Chesterton said, "The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried." Extreme Christianity, subtitled Christianity without Compromise, provides motivation to follow Jesus' teachings while residing in the world. It is written, narrated and produced by Vic Zarley. Chapter titles follow: 1. Memo from God 2. Christ's Party Platform 3. Can Christ Ascend in Us? 4. Why We Should Trust Each Other Completely 5. Suffering in Compliance or Suff ...
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Pastoral Sketches

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A Christian Holiness Collection presentation. Beverly Carradine was an itinerant preacher during a golden era known as the holiness movement in America (late 19th, early 20th centuries). He loved to write. In Pastoral Sketches, he shares some incredible stories in a style that could easily be compared to Mark Twain...if Mark had carried a Bible. Produced and narrated by Vic Zarley. Special thanks to LightByDesign.net, Northwest Nazarene University, and the Wesley Center online for their inva ...
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See You Sunday

Pastor Les Shelton on Podiobooks.com

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Pastor Les Shelton of The First Church of the Nazarene in Sacramento, California has always been a keen observer of life and the stories he shares are certain to make you laugh and think. I am Vic Zarley, the producer and narrator. Enjoy the muse and amusement of this collection of entertaining anecdotes by Les Shelton. Special thanks to Kevin Macleod (http://Incompetech.com) for the theme song entitled "Fluffing a Duck."
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Revival Incidents

Beverly Carradine on Podiobooks.com

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A Christian Holiness Collection presentation. Beverly was a traveling evangelist during the holiness era--late 19th, early 20th century when he penned this Christian classic. Travel with him as the big tents are raised and people by the thousands gather to listen and be saved and sanctified. His adventures as a traveling evangelist will hold you spellbound. Produced and narrated by Vic Zarley. Special thanks to LightByDesign.net, Northwest Nazarene University, and the Wesley Center online fo ...
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The Calvary Road

Roy Hession and Revel Hession on Podiobooks.com

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A Christian Holiness Collection presentation. This public domain book by Roy Hession made a great impact on my life because it gets to the meat of the Christian belief system. If the behavior as described in this book, is not the ideal of every Christian, the religion will be weak and Christians will be absolutely ineffective as witnesses. This is exactly the situation we have in the world today--ineffective Christians and a wishy-washy Church. Produced and narrated by Vic Zarley. Special th ...
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Testimonies from Asia Harvest

Paul Hattaway on Podiobooks.com

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Special thanks to Paul Hattaway of AsiaHarvest.org for permission to share these special stories which indicate the power and authority of our almighty God. This quote is from the site: "AsiaHarvest is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working in various countries throughout Asia to see effective churches planted among unreached people groups. We work alongside Asian church leaders, helping and equipping them to focus on reaching the lost. Our main focus is China, Vietnam, Laos, Mya ...
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Shall I Pray or Watch TV?

Vic Zarley on Podiobooks.com

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Shall I Pray or Watch TV? looks at the history of TV and its effect on our culture all from a Christian worldview perspective. My hope is that this book will create interest, not so much for the purpose of changing television, but more in changing our hearts. When our hearts are changed, the outer world begins to reflect that change in the choices we all make, regarding what we choose to watch on TV (or whatever else we choose to do). Our lives can become true and living examples of the teac ...
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A multi-media presentation utilizing appropriate mood-setting music to enhance many short illustrations of how the world works with Jesus at the helm. The first part of the book are short anectdotes and teachings about the nature of the world and us. The 2nd part of this book are poems that exalt our Savior and explore our minds and environment through my worldview as a Christian. This is Vic Zarley and I am happy to present to you, if I might be so presumptious, how the world works and what ...
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3 from LightByDesign

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A Christian Holiness Collection presentation. Three fascinating, action packed stories from the old holiness literature circa late 19th and early 20th centuries. Our first story is called “Kentucky Mountain Outlaw.” Experience what the old west was really like in this autobiography of Charlie “Bulldog” Wireman. The 2nd story from this collection is called “An Irish Saint” and it is the biography of Ann Preston who was also known as “Holy Ann.” Her unbelievable story was written by Helen Bing ...
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How to Avoid Positive Stinking

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13 short vignettes to help the Christian take a deeper walk with the Lord as well as help the curious understand how Christianity is really supposed to work. Topics include: 1. How to Avoid Positive Stinking (the title piece). Why true submission to the Lord trumps forcing ourselves to "think positive" all the time. 2. Our Conditional Love of Jesus (in 3 parts). Explores the conditions Jesus required for us to love Him. If these conditions are not met, He clearly states we do not love Him. 3 ...
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The Kingdom of God Is Within You

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When Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace was published in 1869, his genius was immediately recognized by people all over the world. In the later part of Leo Tolstoy's life, however, he began to share his deepest thoughts about Christianity in his writing. His definition of Christianity was not the same as the priests and bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church where there was so much pomp and pageantry. Tolstoy could care less for all that ceremony. He was a radical follower of Jesus Christ's teachin ...
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I begin with the lyrics to one of my old songs narrated as a poem with a wonderful instrumental by Josh Woodward embedded with it. That lyric is entitled, "Spinning Spinning." Next I share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "The Key" and "The Inner Thermostat." I finish with another Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "Little Steps." …
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I start this episode with an old poem of mine written when I worked for Amazon in one of their warehouses. It is entitled, "Although a Cut Heals" and special music has been embedded with my narration. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "I Dream a Game of Wacamole." Then I share another lyric by Franny Crosby entitled, …
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I start this episode off with an old poem of mine set to an instrumental by Alan J. Moore. The poem is entitled, "How Can You Tell a Babe in the Womb." Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "The Tracy Miracle" and finally I share another Fanny Crosby lyric (coupled with an instrumental) entitled, "Calling for You." Suppor…
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Today I share a version of Jesus Loves Me you've probably never heard before. I narrate the lyrics to some blues by Jason Shaw and the process works! Next I share the story of my song, "Jesus Be Within My Day," and then the song. I then share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "I Celebrate My Dysfunction," and conclude this episode…
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I start off this episode with an original poem with music by Kevin Macleod. The poem is entitled, "Heaven Is My Real Home." Next I share a chapter from my spiritual autobiography, The Opening Window entitled, "Let's Prepare for Jesus' Return," and then I complete the episode with a lyric written by Fanny Crosby entitled, "Glory Ever Be to Jesus." S…
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Today I share a song of mine that I narrated as a poem with music by Kevin Macleod. The "poem" is "What You Do to the Least of These." Next I share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "Hi Ol' Silver" and "God Is Prose" then I complete this episode with a lyric by Fannie Crosby entitled, "Behold the Wonderful Love." Support the sh…
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Enjoy this episode! I begin with "He Is Coming" (one of my songs transformed into a poem with an amazingly appropriate instrumental by Josh Woodward), then I share two, count 'em, two short chapters from my book A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "A Very Important Truth" and "Arrogance." I complete this podcast with a lyric by the amazing Fannie Crosby en…
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I begin this episode with a hymn/poem "Blessed Assurance" with lyrics written by Fannie Crosby. Next I share something from my "extinct" book, Extreme Christianity entitled, "Rebellion and Witchcraft," and finally I finish this episode with another poem, this time from the public domain, entitled, "Lord, Speak to Me." Support the show I'd love to h…
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Today, as I get near the end of my 3 hour allotment this month, I share, "There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying," which I found in the public domain then I share three chapters from my book, A Course in Christianity, "To Have, Give It All Away," "The Nestling," and, "Conclusion." I finish with another obscure lyric by Fannie Crosby entitled, "I'…
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A long time ago (in a land far, far away :) I wrote a book since unpublished entitled, Extreme Christianity. From that book I share a chapter entitled, "If Your Eye Is Sound" but before that I share "Pilate Asked a Question" Spoiler Alert: It's What Is Truth? Then, at the end, I share, "Dwelling in Beulah Land." ------------------------------------…
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I begin with "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Kingdom Come," (one of my earlier poems set to music by Kevin Macleod), then I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "The Bread of Life," and I complete this episode with lyrics by Fannie Crosby entitled, "Beautiful Vale of Rest." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@z…
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What happened in Peter's mind when he asked Jesus if he could walk on the water also (when he saw Jesus doing that)? The first poem is entitled, "Out of the Boat." Next you'll hear a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "A Misdirected Purpose." Then I conclude the episode with an obscure Fannie Crosby lyric entitled, "Beautiful …
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I begin with a poetical musical treatment of one of my old poems entitled, "There Was a Teacher Long Ago" and then I share one of the chapters from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "A Call for Love." I complete this episode with what I believe is an obscure Fanny Crosby hymn which I embed with an instrumental. This episode should be a bl…
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Welcome to season 22 (22 months at this). I pray you find this spiritually enlightening. Okay, so today I share an old poem, "Vision" then share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Our Carnal Voice" and finish up with a new hymn/poem, "I Will Sing of My Redeemer." That's it! --------------------------------------------------…
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Here are three favorite song-poems of mine. Enjoy! They are "Thank you, Thank you, Jesus" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Kevin Macleod - "Carpe Diem" found at Incompetech.com. "Spinning Spinning" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Josh Woodward - "The Mission" found at JoshWoodward.com and "Let's Open Up the Flood Gates" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Josh Woodward, "Me and Billy Barn…
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This is the final episode for the season (which is a month) so I'm trying to use up the allotted time I have left. Hence I am sharing three, count 'em, three chapters from my book, A Course in Christianity. But first I share a hymn/poem "To God Be the Glory" then I begin sharing the three chapters, "A Spiritual Law," "Stability Supersized," and "Ho…
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Today I begin with a new hymn/poem creation entitled, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Next I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled "Who Are We?" and I wrap up this episode with an older poem from episode 100 of this podcast entitled, "The Wise May Bring Their Learning." --------------------------------------------------- What Go…
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Today I begin with a Hymn/Poem entitled, "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" then share "The Battle Is Already Won" from my book, A Course in Christianity. Another book of mine, Advanced Christianity, has a chapter entitled, "The Battle Is Already Won" also. This is a completely different chapter from that book. Then I share another hymn/poem entitled, …
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Today's episode begins with a Hymn/Poem entitled, "Down at the Cross" followed by a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Did Your Kingdom Come Yet?" and I finish with another Hymn/Poem, "Count Your Blessings." -------------------------------------------------- Did Your Kingdom Come Yet? We in bodies, seem to think we dwell perm…
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I took an old Cat Stevens song, "Morning Is Broken," and poetically infused an instrumental by Alexander Nakarada. That's first. Then a short chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entited, "We Are the Will of God." Finally I share another hymn/poem with an instrumental by Kevin Macleod. This one is entitled, "He Leadeth Me." Blessings abou…
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I begin with one of the old hymns with beautiful instrumental music embedded with it. This one is "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing." Next you'll hear a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Why Not Now?". I believe you'll be blessed. Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.net…
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Today you will hear two hymns narrated by me, embedded with emotionally satisfying instrumentals. I begin with, "Take the Name of Jesus with You," then share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "We Define Ourselves by What We Share," then complete the episode with, "Softly and Tenderly". You will be blessed. -----------------…
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I begin with a hymn-poem entitled, "O Jesus I Have Promised," then share from my book A Holy Hodgepodge, a chapter entitled, "Irving the Candle." Finally I end episode with another hymn-poem, "My Jesus I Love Thee." ----------------------------------------------------------- This is the story of Irving, the candle. Irving was unaware of what he was…
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I begin with a hymn made into a poem and narrated by me entitled, "Love Lifted Me." Next I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "An Eye for an Eye." Lastly I share another hymn as a poem, "I Love to Tell the Story." ------------------------------------------------- Jesus said to go against the grain of humanity's obsession to …
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I begin this episode with a hymn made into a poem, "It Is Well with My Soul." Next a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity, entitled, "A Major Hang-up." I finish with another hymn presented poetically, "Be Thou My Vision." -------------------------------------------------- Judgment is a rope around our collective necks, choking out our lif…
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Please enjoy a re-run of my very first episode which began April 24, 2021. -------------------------------------------- What a splendid prayer the title to this chapter is! I want FAITH. I'm rubbed until I'm raw with the sandpaper of this world. I'm rubbed until I'm bleeding all over my Bible. God's Word appears to have no power. But, with faith, I…
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I begin with "Wonderful Words of Life" rendered poetic with instrumental by Kevin Macleod. Next you'll hear a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Don't be Messin' with Perception," and finally one more waxing poetic, "O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing" which is a poem I found in the public domain. -----------------------------…
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I begin with a poetic rendering of "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder," followed by a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Active or Passive?" I finish with an original song by me but rendered poetically entitled, "Wherever You Go." I think you'll be blessed! --------------------------------------------------------- Active or P…
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I begin with a poem by a public domain poet entitled, "Take My Life and Let It Be" then slide into a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "To Vent or Not to Vent," and I finish with one of our songs (poetically narrated), "The Happy Song," with lyrics by Eva Zarley. Happy New Year! ---------------------------------------------------- A…
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Today, as is usual at this time, I begin with a poem set to appropriate inspirational music (this time by Josh Woodward). The poem is entitled, "Standing on the Promises." Then I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Which Teacher Are You Listening To?" then I share one more poem set to music and my narration, "Sweet Hou…
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I start with "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" narrated by me with a wonderful instrumental by Alexander Nakarada. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "Air Blockage or Prayer Blockage." I complete this episode with another poem, "Savior Lead Me Lest I Stray." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: vic@zarley.…
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I start off with a narrative rendering of Philippians 4 verses 4 through 9 then share from my book, A Course in Christianity, a chapter entitled, "Are people Lost?" then I conclude with another poem, "Open My Eyes That I May See." You should enjoy this episode a lot. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- My d…
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I begin with a poem embedded with an instrumental by Alexander Nakarada entitled, "Living for Jesus." Alexander's tune is entitled, "Spring." Next I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled "Who's Pulling Our Strings?" and I finish with an old hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers" again with an instrumental by Alexander Nakarada which he…
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I begin today's episode with a poetic rendering of a song entitled, "The Holy City," but I think of it as "Jerusalem Jerusalem." Then you'll hear a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "The Steeple in the People." I end with another poetic rendering. This time it is entitled, "Leave It There." God bless you! Support the show I'd…
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