Psalm 39 “A Father’s Heart” Through the Bible series

Today’s Psalm is about guarding our mind and tongue, personal stories, the difference in boasting, pride, and boldness, the stories of David, Absalom, and Joab, a fathers heart, and what is means that “cursed is every one that is hung on a tree”.

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Through the Bibles series, “The Meek”- Psalm 37, pt. 2 *Podcast*

Finishing up today’s Psalm, we again are reminded to present our requests, turn from evil, have discernment and wisdom to do the right thing, and the meek will inherit the earth.

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Weekly News Brief 3/25/25

Breaking World News

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In a breakthrough following U.S.-led talks in Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine separately agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, marking a tentative step toward peace.

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U.S. and Russian delegates wrapped up a day of tense talks on a plan for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, even as a Russian missile strike in Ukraine wounded scores of people.

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In a rare and courageous act of defiance, Gazan civilians have taken to the streets to protest against Hamas, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip.

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Psalms 37, pt. 1: “Committing Your Way” Through the Bible series

The beginning of today’s chapter is all about our relationship, committing your way to Him, presenting your request, life and death, and the results of blessing and cursing in the 2 kingdoms.

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Psalm 36 “Devising Mischief” Through the Bible series Podcasts

Today’s chapter is a warning against having no fear of God, pride, flattery, and devising mischief.

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Teachings mentioned in this chapter:

Fear of God teaching pt. 1

Whom Then Shall I Fear? The Fear of God vs. The Fear of Man (Part 2)

Pride teaching

Weekly News Brief 3/18/25

Breaking World News

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Psalms 34: “The Tongue & Heart: Keep Watch!” Through the Bible series

Today’s Psalm is an admonition to have His praise on our lips, tame the tongue, let the words of my mouth be pleasing in his sight, guard our hearts and minds, as well as dabbling in the Hebrew Alphabet.

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