Pause to Consider
By Sam Taylor
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Pause to Consider May 29, 2019
False Alarms and Snap Judgements
How can a Soviet officer's reaction to a malfunctioning warning system remind us to not jump to conclusions? And what does the Bible teach us about this topic? Check out this episode to learn more!
References: 1) Joshua 22:10-14 2) Joshua 22:22-27 3) James 1:19-21 4) Colossians 3:12-17
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Growing Beyond a Transactional Faith
Our lives are made up of many instances of buying and selling. How do they seep into our relationships with each other, how do they affect our relationship with God, and how do we grow out of a transactional mentality? Listen to this episode to learn more!
References: 1) 1st Samuel 4:1-4, 10-11 2) Leviticus 26:40-45 3) Romans 5:6-11
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Challenging the Lies We Cling To
What can a storytelling trope teach us about our own spiritual conflicts and how to resolve them? Check out this episode to find out!
References: 1) Jeremiah 17:5-10 2) Hebrews 4:12-16 3) Malachi 3:16-18
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Of Bombers and Biases
What can a study of WWII bombers teach us about identifying the needs in our faith communities? Check out this episode to learn more!
References: 1) Deuteronomy 24:17-22 2) Luke 15:1-7 3) Isaiah 53:6 4) Ezekiel 34:11-16
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Enduring the Spiritual Siege
What can a 17th century siege of a city teach us about our internal war against sin? Listen to this episode to find out!
References: 1) Psalm 124 2) Psalm 9:9-10 3) Proverbs 3:9-10 4) 1st Corinthians 15:57-58 5) 2nd Corinthians 4:8-10, 16-18
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Trust the Process
When you're striving towards a goal, do you focus more on the outcome or the process? In this episode of Pause to Consider, we examine outcome vs. process driven mindsets, the behaviors that shape them, and how they fit into the life of a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
References: 1) 1st Samuel 15:23-33 2) 1st Corinthians 3:4-9 3) 1st Peter 1:13-16
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Overcoming Shame
Shame is one of the most powerful emotions a person can feel. But what exactly is shame, and how can our Lord Jesus Christ help us to get past it? Find out more by listening to this devotion!
References: 1) Genesis 3:7-13 2) Mark 10:46-52 3) Romans 7:24-Romans 8:3 4) Romans 8:38-39
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Building Godly Monuments
Wherever there are people, you can find a monument nearby. What would a monument to God commemorate? And what kind of monument is He looking for us to build for Him? Check out this episode to learn more!
References: 1) Genesis 28:10-19 2) Exodus 34:5-8 3) 2nd Corinthians 3:3 4) 1st Peter 2:4-9
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How God Heals a Broken Heart
How does the treatment of a broken bone mirror the need for God to treat our broken heart? Check out this episode to learn what the Bible has to say!
References:
1) Psalm 147:1-5
2) Isaiah 53:3-7
3) Isaiah 61:1-3
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Discerning Shadows
Though we may think we have a good handle on things around us, it's still difficult to understand what we can't directly see or interact with. How does God utilize this understanding about people to teach us about Him and His purpose? Listen to this episode to find out!
References: 1) Hebrews 9:24-10:1 2) Genesis 1:1-3 3) 1st John 3:1-2
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Spiritual Realignment
References: 1) Proverbs 16:1-3,9 2) Romans 7:15-25 3) Psalm 139:23-24 Proverbs 4:20-27
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The Paradox of Choice
We make more choices than we can count every day, yet sometimes the abundance of choice overwhelms us. What does the Bible say about the "paradox of choice"? How can God's Word help us to cut through the noise and make more meaningful decisions? I hope you choose to listen to this episode to learn more.
References: 1) Matthew 6:25-34 2) Deuteronomy 30:19-20 3) Proverbs 3:5-6
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The Marshmallow Experiment
What can a classic experiment involving children and marshmallows teach us about developing self-control and patience? Check out this devotion to learn more!
References: 1) Galatians 5:16-24 2) Hebrews 10:23 3) Hebrews 11:8-16
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Investing in the Kingdom
What can a concept used for buying and selling stocks about how we perceive the investment disciples make to follow God? Check out this devotion to find out!
References: 1) Acts 14:19-23 2) Matthew 13:44-46 3) Matthew 6:19-21
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Breaking Free from Bad Decisions
What can a pizza with extra olives teach us about the sunk cost fallacy and breaking the cycle of making bad decisions? Listen to this devotion to find out!
References: 1) 2nd Chronicles 25:5-13 2) Ezekiel 18:30-32 3) Hosea 6:1-3
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Nesting Crows
What can a crow trying to make a nest from someone's hair teach us about how to consider temptation and sin? Listen to this devotion to find out!
References: 1) James 1:13-16 2) Luke 4:1-13 3) Romans 6:19-23
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Ubuntu
How we define our personal identity informs how we perceive and interact with the world around us. What does Ubuntu do for our sense of self, and how can it help us become more active participants in the body of Christ? Tune in to this devotion to find out!
References: 1) Genesis 2:18 2) John 15:1-12 3) Nehemiah 8:8-12 4) Ephesians 4:1-6
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Feedback Loops
What can we learn about our own natural and spiritual tendencies through the body's subconscious mechanism to maintain its internal temperature? Listen to this devotion to find out for yourself!
References: 1) 2nd Kings 17:6-14 2) Romans 7:15-25 3) 2nd Peter 3:18
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Lemon Juice and Mountaintops
What can a bank robber's misguided assumption do to help us address overconfidence in our lives? Check out this episode to find out!
References: 1) Job 37:14-24 2) Luke 14:7-11 3) 1st John 3:2
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Hold Fast
What can sailors riding out a fierce storm teach us about endurance? Check out this episode to learn more!
References: 1) Ephesians 4:11-14 2) Hebrews 10:19-25 3) Revelation 3:11
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How to Neutralize Bitterness
What can our taste bud's ability to taste bitterness teach us about what God wants us to pursue in life? Take a listen to this devotion to find out!
References: 1) Exodus 12:7-13 2) Psalm 34:4-10 3) Romans 8:18
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Embracing our Brokenness
What can the Japanese art of Kintsugi teach us about how God sees us when we feel broken by life's troubles? Check out this devotion to learn more.
References: 1) 2nd Corinthians 4:6-10 2) Psalm 147:3 3) Psalm 51:10-17 4) 2nd Corinthians 12:9-10
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Furnishing Our Hearts and Minds
What can our relationship with family heirlooms teach us about the traditions we keep in our service to God and Jesus Christ? Listen to this devotion to learn more!
References: 1) Mark 7:9-13 2) Mark 2:27 3) Romans 12:1-2 4) Hebrews 12:1-2
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Godly Solutions to Worldly Problems
What does the Bible have to say about how to handle issues on social media today? Listen to this devotion to find out!
References: 1) Proverbs 18:19 2) Proverbs 18:2 3) 2nd Timothy 2:15-18 4) 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18 5) 2nd Timothy 2:22-26 6) James 1:19-20 7) James 2:13
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Gresham's Law
What does an economic principle about currency have to do with our worship of God? Check out this week's devotion to find out!
References: 1) Malachi 1:6-14 2) 1st Chronicles 21:22-27 3) Colossians 3:23-24
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How Does Your Faith Grow?
References: 1) James 1:2-4 2) Philemon 1:8-10, 17-20 3) James 1:12 4) Isaiah 40:28-31
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Desiring the Path
Ever notice the worn down shortcuts through the grass on a student campus? If you're wondering what those paths have anything to do with a disciple's efforts to be like Jesus, you should listen to this week's devotion.
References: 1) Luke 13:23-28 2) Psalm 119:97-106 3) Isaiah 26:7-8
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Finding True North
How can the business theory of "True North" affect how we seek to serve God and His worldwide family of believers? Tune in to this episode to find out!
References: 1) Proverbs 3:1-8 2) 1st Peter 1:3-7 3) Colossians 3:1-4
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The Little Ships of Dunkirk
The "Dunkirk Spirit" is defined in the Cambridge dictionary as the “willingness by a group of people who are in a bad situation to all help each other.” If you'd like to know more about how this spirit can be found in every day discipleship, I invite you to listen to this devotion on Pause to Consider.
References: 1) 2nd Corinthians 10:3-6 2) Isaiah 6:8 3) Exodus 35:4-9, 20-21, 29 4) Hebrews 6:10-12
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Faith and Balance
What did my dog's sudden issues with balance and coordination teach me about my faith? Check out this week's devotion to find out!
References: 1) Romans 10:17 2) Hebrews 11:6 3) 2nd John 1:4-6 4) Proverbs 3:13-23
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The Measure of Man
Throughout his life, Ben Franklin practiced thirteen virtues in a rotation to improve himself. How can this pattern help a disciple measure themselves and improve their relationship with God? Check out this devotion to learn more!
References: 1) Philippians 3:8-14 2) 1st Corinthians 11:28-32 3) Galatians 5:22-23 4) Psalm 139:23-24
Ben Franklin's Thirteen Virtues
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One Does Not Love Breathing
Hard times can help us to appreciate the things we take for granted. But what does the Bible say about the risks of complacency and how to avoid it in our lives? Take a listen to this devotion to learn more!
References: 1) Amos 6:1,4-7 2) Revelation 3:14-20 3) 1st Thessalonians 5:1-11
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Lifeguard Training
Lifeguards are trained to spot the warning signs of someone drowning, even in a swimming area is full of people. How can those lessons apply to followers of Christ? Check out this devotion to find out more!
References: 1) Psalm 18: 1-6, 16-19 2) Psalm 130:1-5 3) Philippians 2:19-22 4) Revelation 21:1
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Tsunami Stones
In villages across Japan, tsunami stones are the silent reminders of past disasters, reminding the residents of their vulnerability. How do we find the tsunami stones in our lives? Listen to this devotion to find out more!
References: 1) 1st Peter 5:8-10 2) Matthew 7:24-27 3) Romans 5:1-5 4) 2nd Corinthians 12:9-11
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Bringing Gratitude to Life
How do I express my gratitude to God in meaningful way? This was the question on my mind as I recorded this devotion. Please join me as I try to answer it for myself.
References: 1) Psalm 50:12-15, 23 2) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 3) Jonah 2:9
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Chess Fundamentals for Christ's Body
What can the basics of chess teach us about how we are to interact with and behave in the Body of Christ? Take a listen to this devotion to find out for yourself!
References: 1) 1st Corinthians 12:12,23 & 21-26 2) Esther 4:13-14 3) Philippians 2:3-11
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Planting Mums
It's important to know when it's the right time to plant mums so they return annually. It's also important as disciples to know how to establish our roots in God and Christ so we can blossom for Him. Take a listen to this devotion to learn more.
References:
1) Isaiah 40:6-7 2) Ephesians 3:14-19 3) 1st John 3:16-18 4) Isaiah 40:8
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Shapes in the Clouds
Sometimes, if you look closely, you can make shapes out of the clouds. But what does this have to do with God's plan for you? You'll have to listen to this devotion to find out.
References: 1) Ecclesiastes 3:11 2) Isaiah 45:7 3) Hebrews 2:10 4) Ecclesiastes 12:13 5) Romans 8:18
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Dirty Clothes
We've all been stuck in dirty clothes we are eager to get out of at some point. What can that teach us about the hope of God's Kingdom, though? Tune in to this week's devotion to find out!
References: 1) Revelation 19:6-9 2) Isaiah 64:6 3) Zechariah 3:3-5, 7
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Treasure Hunting
Sta Lavorando
What does a story about Michaelangelo preparing to sculpt the Statue of David have to do with God working in our lives? Tune in to this week's devotion to learn more!
References: 1) Habakkuk 2:14 2) Romans 4:16-17 3) Romans 9:16-24 4) Jeremiah 1:5
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Outrunning a Bad Diet
The secret to outrunning a bad diet is that you can't. So how do Christians avoid a bad spiritual diet in our race towards the Kingdom? Listen to this devotion to learn more!
References:
1) John 2:15-17 2) Numbers 11:4-6, 31-33 3) Psalm 63: 1-7
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Shibboleth
Cultural passwords can be found all over the world to identify members of a region or subculture. But what is the cultural password to prove one is Christian? Give this devotion a listen to learn more!
References:
1) Judges 12:1-6 2) Exodus 1:11 3) Romans 15:1-7 4) Galatians 5:1, 5-6 5) John 13:34-35
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What's Your Occupation?
Most of us, at some point or another, have held a job. How can we transfer lessons of working for someone into faithfully representing God and Jesus Christ? Listen to this episode to learn more!
References:
1) Exodus 39:30-31 2) Galatians 3:27 3) Colossians 3:12-17 4) Romans 13:11-14
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We Are Barabbas
It’s easy to draw encouragement from inspirational figures in Scripture, like Moses or David. But how often do we consider people in the Bible we're NOT supposed to be like, such as Barabbas? Challenge yourself today by listening to this devotion.
References:
1) Mark 15:7 2) Matthew 15:18-19 3) 1st John 3:12, 17 4) Galatians 5:13 5) 2nd Corinthians 3:17
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Following the Master's Blueprint
In the early days of photography, an experiment led to the development of blueprints. How can spiritual blueprints found in the Bible show us how we can be part of God's blueprint for mankind? Check out this week's devotion to learn more!
References: 1) Hebrews 8:1-6 2) 1st Peter 2:4-5 3) John 20:24-29
The Race We Run
An Olympic sprinter's dreams were dashed after a devastating injury. What happened next is a wonderful lesson for the race we run towards the Kingdom of God. Listen to this week's devotion to learn more!
References:
1) Leviticus 7:32-34 | 2) Psalm 37:23-24 | 3) Galatians 6:2 | 4) Hebrews 12:1-2
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Seeking our Antidote
Desensitization in Discipleship
A father taught his son to appreciate the cost of eating meat. How can this make us aware of potential shortcomings in our discipleship? Listen to this week's devotion to find out!
References:
1) Leviticus 4:27-29
2) Romans 13:11-12
3) 1st Timothy 6:11-12
4) Deuteronomy 6:7-9
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