Podcast - The Greg Lancaster Show, Live from the Glory Zone.

John shares how RA DICKEY, a Christian NY Mets pitcher, just won the National league CY Young award, awarded to the best pitcher in major league baseball's American and National league. John continues to share RA's improbable rise to CY Young award winner because of all the setbacks in his life. RA Dickey gives Jesus the credit for his life and success and even considers his pitching as worship on the mound. John continues to share about the time he and his sons met RA at a book signing and gave him a baseball with iAbide.org on it and spoke to RA about abiding. RA was happy to receive the gift and would visit iAbide.org

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In this moment of wisdom, found in Proverbs 14:26-27 , "He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge." John shares how parents can provide a refuge for their children by fearing the Lord and leading by example.

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John, Pat, Chris share about trusting ourselves to the one who judges justly. They share how often times because of hurt, suffering, and injustices we can be tempted to seek out our own justice however, Jesus encourages us in a parable in Luke 18:1-8 how we are to cry out and pray to God for justice. They go on to share personal experiences where instead of taking measures into their own hands they sought for the Justice of God. No matter what you are facing today, remember you can trust God for justice. He is the Great Judge. He judges on the highest court and is the only one who is actually qualified to exact the fairest of justice.

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John, Pat and Chris remember a time when they were working on building projects for ministry and the guys had some fun with John. John did not know much about construction at that time and openly says, he still doesn't know that much today. John's brothers in the Lord thought they would have some fun with him by sending him to find "toe nails" what he thought was as a special nail, based on what they were telling him. When in reality a toe nail is a way to strike a nail at a 45 degree angle to connect to pieces of wood. The guys enjoyed a good laugh when John came back saying he couldn't find any "toe nails". Enjoy this humor moment.

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John and Pat discuss Google's recent Transparency Report that allegedly indicates that government surveillance of online lives is rising sharply. This report has been published twice a year since 2009. According to the BBC the United States government made the most requests, asking for details; 7,969 in the first reporting period, the first six months of 2012. What has allowed this alleged gathering of this information is the Electronic Communication Privacy Act. This act was instituted in 1986 and doesn't take into consideration for instance how email data is currently stored. According to Wikipedia's article about the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, says that email stored on a third party's server for more than 180 days is considered by law, to be abandoned and all that is required to obtain the content of the emails is for a law enforcement agency to provide a written statement certifying that the information is relevant to their investigation. These standards are below probable cause that is needed to secure a search warrant according to the 4th amendment. John, Pat, and Greg share regarding the 4th Amendment and the protection it affords U.S. citizens.

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John and Pat share a recent development since the Re-Election of the President that now according to ABC news, petitions have been submitted by users asking the White House to allow peaceful succession by now 34 states. There has now been close to 409,000 signatures signed to petitions that have been submitted by email online. John and Pat encourage us to pray and to remember that whatever happens to the country that God's Kingdom remains and continues to advance.

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John and Pat share an update regarding a truce between Israel and Hamas. According to the Jerusalem Post and official involved in the Egyptian mediation confirmed both sides were ready to stop. Prime Minister Netanyahu was quoted, "Whoever thinks that he can routinely attack the daily lives of the residents of the South without paying a heavy price is mistaken. I am responsible for choosing the right time to exact the highest possible price and so it will be." They continue to encourage us to pray for Israel and for their protection.

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In this moment of wisdom found in Proverbs 13:20, He who walks with the wise grows wise but a companion of fools suffers harm. Show me your friends and I can almost show you your future. The people we choose to have company with have a significant impact on us, either for the good or the bad. John shares how Rehoboam made a poor bad decision in regards to Israel, those who he was King over, because he chose to ignore wise counsel and chose to take the advice of his young and immature friends. We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 15:33 not to be misled, bad company corrupts good character.

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John and Pat share with us that hanging on the cross is not enough; you have to get on the cross if you are going to have a relationship with the Lord. John also shares In Luke 13:22-28, what Jesus said when he was asked if only a few will be saved. Jesus' reply was, "make every effort to enter the narrow door, because many I tell you will try to enter and will not be able to." There is a time to get ready. The time is now while you still can but just like in the days of Noah when the door is shut you will not be allowed in. He encourages, to pursue intimacy with the Lord and come back to a place of worship and to focus only on Jesus and to be willing to rid ourselves of having a form of godliness to have a true relationship with God. In other words, exchange religion for relationship. You can turn and make it right with God before it's too late.

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John and Pat continue their conversation regarding Israel's most recent response towards Syria and Gaza. In the case of Syria's explosive shells landing in the Golan Heights as a result of the ongoing conflict in Syria. In terms of Gaza, according to CBN, southern Israel has been hit with more than 75 Rockets. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Israel, "won't sit idly by." They continue to share a segment regarding a drone that Israel shot down in the previous month. At that time a prophetic word was shared that the first time Israel has to fire the first shot to defend itself because of what we did, when the President allegedly empowered the Muslim Brotherhood that was it. They continue to encourage the church to stand with Israel and organizations like Christians United for Israel and Dugit Ministry who are strong supporters of Israel.

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