This episode is a little bit about the Book of Revelation and how to read it, and a little bit about my new job and move to Mason near the edge of Art, Texas.

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The Epistles are letters, historical documents written to churches to correct and encourage. They are timeless, and they help the church do what it’s supposed to do – love. This podcast gives an overview of the letters and highlights a few verses that are highlight-worthy.

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Listen for some thoughts on the Letter to the Romans, the inspiring epistle that tells us we are bound to belong, yet free from our chains. Also - a big announcement!

You can listen to much more on what the Bible says about women in ministry from Sandra Richter at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoAyhSQtKR8. 

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Conflict, suffering, and drama are all part of life on the edge, and life in the early church. The second half of Acts of the Apostles tells of Paul's dangerous missionary journeys and the first church council meeting, during which they decided not to make the Gentiles follow all the food and ceremonial laws. Thankfully, conflicts do end.

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It's the one year anniversary of the podcast!  The episode contains a look back, as well as a look forward into the Acts of the Apostles, the next book on the year-long read-through of the Bible. In life and in this book, sometimes we have to go on trust and figure things out as we go. It's all part of sailing uncharted water when you are living on the edge. 

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The early church symbolized John with the eagle because his spiritual gospel soars. Listen for ways it inspires. 

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The Gospel of Luke has a running theme of the Holy Spirit at work. Heaven is watching and rejoices when we do God's work on earth. This overview of the gospel is part of a series of reading through the Bible and ends with a reflection on the crucifixion and the political violence that grieves heaven and earth.

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The fast-paced Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as a demon-hunter, or at least as one who has to take them on and win. Reading this book of the Bible can be an antidote to watered down faith for those living on the edge. This week's podcast pulls out some thought-provoking passages. 

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The parable of the weeds and wheat reminds us of the reality that the good and bad often show up together and sorting it all out is impossible. This reflection on the Book of Matthew gives some perspective on living with difficult things that are beyond our control and what to carry with you to make life on the edge easier to bear. 

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The twelve prophetic books at the end of the Old Testament address the same problems, but the hope that arises in response always feels new. Listen to the prophet Habakkuk in this walk through of the Bible and hear God's inspiring reminder of the promise. You may want to write it down in big letters. 

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