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Week of October 21: “Into the Heart of the Bible” and “Something from the Margin of My Bible”
This week on “Into the Heart of the Bible,” Leah teaches the first of two lessons on the period before the flood, the Antediluvian Period. Here is the video. (If the video is not appearing, click here to watch on YouTube.) On “Something from the Margin of My Bible,” a quick note about some things you might want to put at the beginning of a book of the Bible, using Exodus as a guide. To listen, click here or subscribe in your favorite podcast app.
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The Resources are Underway
Yesterday, both of the resources promised by Leah and me got started. We want to share them here so you can follow either (or both) and be encouraged. Leah’s video lessons, “Into the Heart of the Bible,” started with an introductory video to give the viewer the purpose and plan for studying the 15 periods of Bible history. Here’s the first episode: Follow Leah’s YouTube channel here. Follow Leah on Instagram here. Adam’s new podcast also got underway with the first of a three-part introduction (all three will come out this week). “Something from the Margin of My Bible” will release new “notes” starting next Monday. To listen, subscribe in…
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Coming Next Monday…
On our most recent “Legacy of Faith” podcast, Leah and I took some time to talk about two projects that we are working on; one from each of us. We are very excited to be doing these things and we are praying that what we are trying to do will be a blessing to you in your Bible study. In case you missed that episode of the podcast, I’m taking my post today to let you know about these two things, both of which start next Monday, October 14. “Into the Heart of the Bible” (Leah) Leah has had a desire for some time to do something to help teach…
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Bring Polishing the Pulpit with You!
A few weeks ago, dad wrote an article about Polishing the Pulpit (PTP). As a family, we have loved this event for many years now. Truthfully, of all the “extra” things that were cancelled due to covid in 2020, PTP was probably the one that hit our whole family the hardest. Each year, we all enjoy dozens of lessons. This year, only three of us went, as Mary Carol had started school. Next year, it will just be Leah and me, but we have already made plans to go and we know we will be built up spiritually throughout the week. However, in the 51 weeks in-between PTP 2024 and…
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I’m Not Really Sure What is “Social” About It
What do all of the following have in common? All of (or at least some of) the members of a family sitting in one room, but not paying any attention to each other Having an opportunity to talk, laugh, etc. with others, but not taking advantage of that Attending a sporting event, movie, concert, or other type of event, with others, but not really paying attention to the event or the people in close proximity Referring to people as “friends” whom you’ve never met and do not even know Finding a way to become famous primarily for being famous People known as “influencers” (and I guess people being influenced) “Following”…
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Some Thoughts About Satan’s Devices and Trojan Horses
I’m reasonably certain that most, if not all, who read this are familiar with the term “Trojan horse.” According to Greek mythology, a huge wooden horse was constructed during what was known as the Trojan War. The people of Troy allowed the horse to enter the city because they were convinced that the Greeks had deserted the war and that the horse was an offering to Athena, the goddess of war. In actuality, the horse was hollow and “housed” Greek soldiers. Once inside the city gates, the soldiers inside used the nighttime to emerge from the horse, open the city gates, and allow their fellow soldiers who had not at…
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VBS: Valley Bible Studies
Recently, Luke was part of helping a new work get off the ground for the congregation in Salem, Virginia where he is now the Youth and Family Minister. The work is called “Valley Bible Studies” (or, VBS) and is a multi-pronged effort. Below is a document he has shared with us about the various aspects of this online work. Click here to see the website and be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Breaking-Down-Valley-Bible-StudiesDownload
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Three New Videos
For a rare Friday post, I’m sharing the three videos we have released on our Faughn Family of 4 channel on YouTube since our launch video. These are meant to be a type of “bridge” to January, when all four of us will start releasing videos with much more regularity. To make sure you don’t miss any of them, please subscribe to our channel! Video #1 is Leah sharing her mom’s yummy chicken n dumplings recipe. Video #2 is me with some tips for marking in your Bible. Video #3 is me sharing some basic tips for how to begin studying a passage of the Bible. Again, please take a…
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When Perception is Not Reality
I’ve seen it many times, both in conversations and in social media posts. Frankly, I am sure that I have been guilty of it myself. In fact, I would guess that each of us has at some point–or many points–in our lives. I saw it again in the relatively recent past and it got the idea for this article started in my mind. I was reading a social media post that was connected to an event that I had at least a connection to. As I read, I was struck by how there were many facts right beside many things that I knew to be false, but that were presented…
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An Update on the Feather Analogy
Many of us have heard a feather pillow used in connection with sermons/lessons/advice about gossip. It usually goes something like this: In an attempt to demonstrate how seriously we need to avoid things like gossiping, lying, defaming others, etc, we are asked to imagine going into a house and bringing a feather pillow out to the porch – maybe especially on a windy day. We are then asked to imagine opening the pillowcase and let all of the feathers in that pillow flutter away. The point is then made that getting all of those feathers back is equivalent to (or could be easier than) “taking back” all of the words we…
