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Today we are taking a close look at THE main pivot point, the main icon, the primary reason for the development of Christianity ie: the cross. The Bible is a living book, its many stories are diamonds sending its sparkling waves across the field of humanity as individual shafts of light applicable to everyone personally. In other words each story can be applied to each individual life uniquely and make sense when the Holy Spirit is summoned and allowed access to those minds for His interpretation.

The cross is the most dynamic of symbols in Christiandom with people from all walks of life sporting jewelry with it on their bracelets, necklaces and ear rings. It symbolizes the manner of death our Savior endured for each of us, saving us for eternity. The cross, therefore, is revered, loved and even idolized. But, the Bible being a living book, carries many lessons for each story and the story of Jesus' desperate and horrifying journey to Golgotha is no less endowed with much to reflect upon.

Today you will hear a teaching that along with sacrificing His life for us, Jesus demonstrated what happens when we judge. There is no doubt that Jesus taught us not to judge and that if we did, we would be judged. There is no doubt He judged the Pharisees (who, by the way, were guilty of every condemnation he accused them of), but the contradiction in His teaching versus His actions is apparent. However, it is also apparent that the result of His judgement was His death on the cross. And, when He forgave them "for they knew not what they were doing," He was raised from death back to His abundant life. The teaching you will hear is entitled, "Another Look at the Cross."

Then you will hear a poem entitled, "The Cross" and finally a song that I put music to written by Joan Steward entitled, "God Reached Down." God did, indeed, reach down to each of us through His Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem us from sin by His death and blood shed. And He showed us what happens when we judge and how important it is to forgive in order to be raised back to life.

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The Leaving the Grandstand World podcast sometimes has some very short episodes (like this one) but don't let that make you think there is no substance here. There is plenty to ponder over. The poem is entitled, "Mind of God, Mind of Mine" and everyone needs to understand that God has enabled us to share His mind but, due to the Fall, we have blind-sided ourselves to His knowledge and find ourselves in a conundrum where we put on blinders to God's freely given truth then wander around in a daze asking ourselves, "What's going on here?" Do you see that?

The song is "And I Believe It" and I hope it helps you understand the power given to us in our beliefs. You might as well believe the truth (as it is) rather than believe the world's lies (as things aren't).

And finally, "The Puzzle" is from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge. If our minds are gifts from God, they have inherent power. If we hold resentments, we are making puzzle pieces that occlude the truth of our and others' beings. Resentment blocks the light of God, hiding both God and truth from ourselves. What a shame when that happens.

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Today I start with the teaching which is entitled, "The Importance of the Sneeze," then transition into the poem, "Help Me," and conclude with our song, "There's Gotta Be Fruit." Although this episode is just under 10 minutes, it wouldn't hurt to listen to it a few times because it is saturated with inspiration, packed with peace and purpose, a pantry full of tasty morsels to satisfy the deepest part of your soul. What do you think of that?

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Today we are looking at laughter. The poem is, "To the Inner Jester," the song is, "I'm Laughing Now," and the teaching is from my book, The Atheist Delusion. It is entitled, "Fertile Ground Toward Love."

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The teaching today is "The Redemptive Lie," (from my unpublished batch) while the poem is "Pilate Asked a Question." The song today is entitled, "Rubik's Cube." Don't forget to enjoy the Show Notes as I clarify and give additional information. 

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Dragons generally symbolize Satan, or demons, or even demonic activity. Today we somewhat lightly explore these symbols in all three of my creative works. The song was inspired by a dream I had and is entitled, "The Inflatable Dragon," the poem is "The Dragon," and, once again, from my book, 444 - Holiness Revisited, we visit "The Wall of Flesh." Blessings to all.

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This episode of Leaving the Grandstand World speaks a little of the Holiness Movement that piqued in the early 20th century. Just before I found a wonderful batch of literature from that era, God inspired me with a song which I share with you today. That song is entitled, "Let My Glory Pass By," and because the lyrics are a little hard to understand, I share the lyrics with you now:

Moses said "Oh, I beseech You, God, a glimpse of You, please give"  
God said "You can't see My face, son, no one sees my face and lives
But My glory shall pass by you, you may have a partial view
Stand upon this rock, so holy, let My glory make things new" 

Chorus:

Let My glory pass by you
Let My glory pass by 
Open up your eyes and then
Watch My glory pass by (twice) 

(at end only) There is no need to fear now
There is no need to fear 
Open up your eyes and then
Watch My glory come near 

Gideon was quite alarmed by fire coming from the staff
Of Jehovah God directly, but Jehovah God just laughed
"Your offering of cake and meat has been accepted, that's for sure"
Gideon just bowed before Him and knew His glory, oh so pure (chorus) 

"I'm a man of unclean lips" says the prophet, if truth be told
All of us have unclean thoughts and unclean lives, in a world so cold
God had mercy on we sinners, from the altar, a seraph flew
Giving us a live, hot coal that made our lives as good as new (chorus) 

God's great Hand snatched from that altar, His live coal, His son, for us
He sent Him forth to share His ember so we'd know, in God we trust
God's Son gave His life to save you, in your heart, He'll reign supreme
All God's glory passed before you. This is all that God's asking…(chorus twice)

I also share a song which I narrated as a poem called, "He Is Coming" and finally, I share the preface from my book, 444 - Holiness Revisited.

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Our journey to Heaven is interrupted often as we attempt to fulfill Jesus's prayer that "God's Kingdom Come, His will be done ON EARTH as it is in Heaven." As we look around we notice that peace on earth just doesn't seem possible. Today we explore peace. Peace within, however, does seem obtainable if we focus properly on the Lord and submit to His will. The song today was written in the late 60s back in the days when it was fashionable to "wave your first two fingers toward the sky" (which was the peace sign). A fun song but not too deep. Then I explore the agape love, God's love, one of my songs which I narrated as a poem with a jazz piece. The song/poem is entitled, "I Guess I'll Have to Hug You in My Mind." Finally, the teaching is from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge. I share, "Mother," and "A Crack in the Mirror." Be blessed!

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The poem for today is entitled, "Vision," the song is, "I've Got the Smog in the Eye, Overcast Sky, Pollution Blues, Baby," and the teaching is from my book, Advanced Christianity from a chapter entitled, "How Satan Chides us to Make Wrong Choices."

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A short bonus episode for your edification. This short teaching is part of an unpublished group of articles. It is entitled, "The HIGHway to Heaven." That highway is a narrow road. More traffic is needed in order to Leave the Grandstand World. Food for thought!

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