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The Step UP - Where Leaders, Talent Managers and Leadership Development pros find expert tips for Leadership excellencePower Skills: Why They Matter More Than Your Degree with Scott Jeffrey MillerCapping a 25-year career as a chief marketing officer and executive vice president of business development, Scott Jeffrey Miller currently serves as FranklinCovey's senior advisor on thought leadership. As a senior advisor, Scott leads the strategy and development of the firm's Speakers Bureau and the production of podcasts, webcasts, and best-selling books. Scott also hosts On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world's largest and fastest-growing leadership podcast, with a reach of more than six million listeners weekly. Scott also authors a leadership column for Inc.com and is the best-selling author of the Mess to Success book series.N...
2025-09-0247 min
Azure & DevOps PodcastKent Beck: Tidy First - Episode 314Kent Beck is an original signer of the Agile Manifesto, author of the Extreme Programming book series, rediscoverer of Test-Driven Development, and an inspiring Keynote Speaker. I read his TDD book 20 years ago. Topics of Discussion: [3:46] What led Kent to extreme programming? [7:52] What critical practices have stood the test of time? [10:58] The role of software design in Agile Development. [13:11] The inspiration behind Tidy First? [16:16] Why software design is both a critical skill and an exercise in human relationships. [22:05] What is "normalizing symmetry"?
2024-09-0939 min
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric MedicineEp. 124 - Adam Bieker, DPM Kent State/Podiatrist2Be/InnovatorJoin Dean's Chat host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen as he interviews new DPM graduate and Podiatrist2Be creator, Dr. Adam Bieker. Dr. Bieker is a 2024 graduate of the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. As a student, he recognized the challenges facing students during their educational journey and decided to do something about it! Adam is the creator and founder of https://podiatrist2be.com/ to help students navigate the externship/clerkship process in their 4th year of podiatric education. "The Podiatrist2Be Team was founded by a student inspired to fill the gap in inf...
2024-06-0732 min
Delightful DestinationsVisiting Kent County MarylandWelcome to Delightful Destinations. For our first episode I'm speaking with Shalyn Boulden. She's the tourism manager for Kent County, MD. Shalyn is a born and raised Kent County resident. She's spent her whole life there and knows all the ins and outs of the best things for visitors to know.We discuss some of the highlights of the county as a whole, and what people love about it. We also dive into some of the big upcoming events for Kent County, including July 4th celebrations, the Chestertown Tea Party Festival and more!For more information about...
2024-04-3018 minAzure & DevOps PodcastKent Beck: Tidy First - Episode 285Original signer of the Agile Manifesto, author of the Extreme Programming book series, rediscoverer of Test-Driven Development, and inspiring Keynote Speaker. I read his TDD book 20 years ago. Topics of Discussion: [4:06] What led Kent into extreme programming, and realizing that technical mastery alone is not enough for project success. [6:24] The significance of extreme programming. [9:15] The Agile Manifesto. [10:46] The importance of taking responsibility seriously. [14:06] What was the inspiration behind Tidy First? [16:27] Why software design is an important skill. [17:31] The human aspect dominates i...
2024-02-1940 min
The Light InsideOvercoming Overwhelm: Exploring the Fear of Intimacy and Vulnerability in Our Relationships with Kent WeishausIn this episode, the podcast explores the role of subconscious scripts and self-sabotaging behaviors in intimate relationships. It discusses how deep-seated fears of vulnerability can influence our behavior and push us to protect ourselves from potential emotional pain.
The episode features a conversation with psychotherapist Kent Weishaus, who provides valuable insights on navigating these dynamics in intimate relationships and throughout our social interactions.
The podcast highlights the concept of internal family systems and how different sub-personalities within us try to protect us from deeper hurt. It emphasizes the importance of...
2023-11-031h 01Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric MedicineEp. 61 - Jeffrey Robbins, DPM - Leader/Visionary/Veteran Administration/MusicianDean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Robbins from Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jeffrey Robbins is the National Podiatric Medical Director, Specialty Care Services, VA Central Offices, Washington, DC. He is responsible for national policy, program development, and oversight of podiatric services, residencies, and fellowships within the VA system. Dr. Robbins attended Ohio State University and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine). He currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Robbins...
2023-10-3149 min
Causal Big Ten7/28 B1G Season Preview w/ Jeffrey the GreekThe final installment of our season preview series and today we are taking a look at the ENTIRE CONFERENCE! On today's show, I'm joined by Jeffrey the Greek, a legend, from the Eyes on B1G podcast. Jeffrey and I take a look at this offseason and dive into what we think will happen this fall in our favorite football conference! As always, subscribe to all the videos at youtube.com/@casualbigten and on Twitter at twitter.com/casualbigten for more updates!
2023-07-2844 min
The Greenwich, A Town for All Seasons Show with Jeffrey Bingham MeadNash House, 1883-1885, Greenwich's Kent House, Putnam Avenue "A Great Thoroughfare" & More!Kent House.This podcast is made possible by Site Design Associates; the Long Island Sound Institute (LISI), the Ambassador Museum United States of America, Kevin M. J. O'Connor of Jeffrey Matthews Wealth Management, and listeners like you everywhere on the Atlantic Learning Consortium Network!
2023-01-141h 25
Lay of The Land#96: Lukas Minkov & Logan Schouman (afters.io // IDRA)Lay of The Land's conversation today is with Lukas Minkov and Logan Schouman.Born and raised in Vienna, Austria and a former member of the Austrian Armed Forces, Lukas is the son of first-generation immigrants. Launching his first startup at the age of 17, he’s serially created companies spanning e-commerce marketing businesses, to most recently in 2020, an organization providing masks to marginalized communities and selling into the German Red Cross during the pandemic.Logan — born in Buffalo, NY — has a passion for entrepreneurship, a background in sales, and connected with Lukas as students at Ken...
2022-12-0152 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterArt, Activism, and Empowerment: Unveiling Jeffrey Kent's Creative JourneyJoin us in this episode of The Truth In This Art as we delve into the world of Jeffrey Kent, a Baltimore-based artist, curator, and cultural producer. Renowned for his evocative bricolage sculptures and art that delves into themes of social justice and activism, Jeffrey's multidisciplinary approach is deeply informed by history and personal experiences. His artwork presents a compelling intersection of mediums and subjects, from large acrylic-based paintings to thought-provoking sculptures that scrutinize the socio-political essence of everyday objects. His exploration of the political and economic foundations of freedom and responsible citizenship resonates deeply, especially within the context...
2022-08-2438 min
The Self-Employed Life773: Kent Vanho - Solving Business Challenges Using DataData is the not-so-secret tool to understand your target audience, the messaging that resonates with them, and how to find them. Executive coach Kent Vanho is here today to talk about how data can be used to scale a business, solve challenges, and make your marketing leakproof. He's developed a proven sales process, system, and machine that can drive client businesses to multi-six and seven-figure businesses. Kent left the corporate world after 17 years at Cisco. He then scaled his consulting firm to over $624,000 in annual recurring revenue. It only took him three months using his systems and strategies that...
2022-04-2054 min
Reflecting Light with April RodgersHow to Be Completely Satisfied in 2022 with Jeffrey KentFasting is a well-known Biblical principal, but unless we understand why we fast, it just becomes another thing to do in the new year. But if we grasp that fasting unlocks the power of God within our lives, then we can be truly satisfied.
Today April is joined by Pastor Jeffrey Kent, author of Satisfied: A 21-Day Prayer and Fasting Devotional through the Gospel of John. Listen in on this conversation between two seminary graduates to learn how you can be completely satisfied in 2022!
Below are some of our favorite takeaways from today’s show:...
2022-01-0628 min
The Profitable WriterBest Of: Jeffrey Shaw: Living the Self-Employed LifeOne of the themes of this podcast is “courage.” I want you to consistently do things that scare you. Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your capacity to impact others. After all, you can only make a bigger impact when do things that are uncomfortable and you take a risk. That’s why I’m excited to feature this interview with my friend Jeffrey Shaw. He is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in...
2021-12-1159 min
The Destiny Leaders PodcastJeffrey Kent - Christ ChurchA conversation with Pastor Jeffrey Kent who is the Administration Pastor at Christ Church in West Monroe, . Pastor Jeffrey is also an author and is releasing a book called "Satisfied" which is a 21 day devotional specifically designed to pair with 21 days of prayer.
2021-08-1945 min
Mission Zero PodcastEpisode 8: Kent Harring- VP TienovixKent Harrington is the VP of Tienovix, a company founded by NASA contractors in order to bring space age AR technology and machine learning into the modern workforce on planet Earth, and in the future, beyond Earth. In this episode we discuss the radical improvements made in AR by Tienovix in order to make it a functional reality for Oil & Gas companies globally. Kent also discusses the medical division Vulcan, as they are seeking to vastly improve Dr's ability to work remotely to help humans in the far reaches of the planet. What Kent and Tienovix are doing for safety a...
2021-06-241h 15
Charm City DreamersJeffrey Kent - Art & Mental Health Jeffrey Kent combines dramatic gestures, vivid colors, multiple layers, impasto, and reverse text in his paintings. His struggle with dyslexia (without access to diagnosis and care) is a recurring theme expressed in reverse text. His bricolage artworks consider the history of inequity by manipulating objects of daily life. In his critique of accessibility of the Art World, Kent's street performances, community investment projects, and multimedia public presentations bring fine art to people who wouldn't have opportunities to experience it. In addition to his art practices, Kent founded the folded alternative art space in Baltimore, Subbasement Artist Studios (2004-2014); Co-Owner...
2021-05-2339 minThe Profitable WriterJeffrey Shaw: Living the Self-Employed LifeOne of the themes of this podcast is "courage." I want you to consistently do things that scare you. Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your capacity to impact others. That's why I'm excited to feature this interview with my friend Jeffrey Shaw. He is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month. Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much anticipated book, Th...
2021-03-2759 minThe Profitable WriterJeffrey Shaw: Living the Self-Employed LifeOne of the themes of this podcast is "courage." I want you to consistently do things that scare you.
Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your capacity to impact others.
That's why I'm excited to feature this interview with my friend Jeffrey Shaw. He is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month.
Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much anticipated book, Th...
2021-03-2759 minThe Profitable WriterBONUS: Jeffrey Shaw: Hug Marketing vs. Marketing FunnelsOn this special bonus episode, Jeffrey Shaw shares his thoughts on “hug marketing” and why it’s such an effective strategy. Jeffrey Shaw is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month. Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much anticipated book, The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success, as well as being a TEDx speaker. I encourage you to pre-order Jeffrey's book, The Self-Employed Life, as well as gra...
2021-03-2710 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThree ResurrectionsLong ago in the midst of his sufferings, Job asked if a person died would he live again. From of old this has always been a question which mankind has asked. Is there to be a resurrection of the dead? What do you believe? The Bible teaches that Jesus was resurrected from the dead and that there will be a resurrection of all people at the end of time? Is there any connection between the two? If so, what might it be?
2020-08-1740 min
Jessica Kent PodcastEpisode 13 : Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell And Jeffrey EpsteinIn todays episode my friend Kat and I discuss what we think happened to Jeffrey Epstein and what is currently going on with Ghislaine. You can find Kathrine on Youtube. Her Youtube channel name is Kareema After Addiction.
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2020-08-1038 min
Shadyside Church of ChristWhat is Your NicknamePeople get nicknames for various reasons. Where they are from. Some physical characteristic. Something they did or do. Perhaps you have a nickname? Joseph from Cyprus was given a "nickname" by the apostles - Barnabas. It means son of encouragement or exhortation. As we follow Barnabas in the book of Acts (chapters 11 through 15), we'll see why he received this name. He teaches us a lot about being a Christian.
2020-08-1039 min
Shadyside Church of ChristLove is Not for SaleMost of us are always on the lookout for sales: BOGO, clearance, end of season, etc. But you must always be careful about cheap imitations and damaged products. Similarly, with real love - it's never on sale. The price is too high. Love comes at great cost. Our God has shown us the great cost of love in sending His Son to die for us. Nothing cheap about that. So real love in our lives is not cheap either. We examine three things which help make up the great price at loving another person.
2020-08-0335 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Nothing"We usually don't have a whole lot to say about "nothing." (Some of us can talk a streak about anything!) Nevertheless, our God has a great deal to say about nothing, and what He says is important, even crucial, to our understanding of life and our spiritual journey. Only God can truly make something out of nothing.
2020-07-2631 min
Shadyside Church of ChristIs satan Laughing?Speaking in place of the vacationing Jeff Kent, is one of our Church Elders, Mike Bassaro. His lesson is titled, "Is satan laughing?" Enjoy.
2020-07-1924 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Alpha and the OmegaWhen the infant church was about to undergo severe persecution, the glorified Lord Jesus came to John to encourage him and the church, and to provide a revelation about what was to happen soon. Everything was in the hands of God, the Alpha and the Omega. Today's church needs the same encouragement as we face opposition and distress of all types. Keeping our hearts fixed on our Savior and Lord will empower us to face the future and continue to do the will of God.
2020-07-1238 min
Shadyside Church of ChristRacism, Prejudice & the LikeRacism continues to rear its ugly head in America, and prejudices of all types exist. What is the origin of such things? How long have they been around? Are we born with such attitudes? What does God say about the hatred of another person simply because of their race, skin color, religion, culture, nation of origin, etc.? What is the answer for such attitudes and actions?
2020-07-0838 min
Shadyside Church of ChristYou and Your BibleMany lessons have been taught about the Bible. Things like the number of books, authors, etc. Some have suggested it's a rule book and others that it's a "blueprint" for living. But what is the theme of the Holy Scriptures? What is the Bible really about? Since the Bible is the holy, inspired word of God, should we not want to know what is its intended purpose and message? Otherwise, it seems, we stand in danger of losing everything.
2020-06-2237 minShadyside Church of ChristPromise KeptOUR RETURN TO THE CHURCH BUILDING!!!"Jesus proved Himself to be a Man of His word. He always did what He said He'd do and promised that His words would come to pass. When He told His disciples that He would suffer and die, but rise on the third day, they didn't understand what He meant. But Jesus kept His promise anyway, just as He said. He's a Man of His word."
2020-06-2037 min
Shadyside Church of ChristFear Not...Have you caught yourselves asking.. Why is the coronavirus here? Why is it spreading so quickly and far reaching? In an unprecedented time like this, are you turning to God for comfort and the strengthening of your faith? Will simply praying be enough? We need to turn to God’s word, His Holy Scriptures to replenish and solidify our faith that HE WILL SEE US THROUGH THIS CRISIS…
2020-03-1811 min
Shadyside Church of ChristWas Abraham a Real Person?Some biblical scholars have put forth the idea that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were not real people but mythical figures developed from later oral traditions and rewritten back into an earlier time frame. Does it matter whether Abraham was a real person in real time in a real land interacting with real people and receiving promises from a real God? The question just begs for a "yes" answer! It has a profound effect upon the Jewish nation and religion; upon Christianity; and upon the integrity of the Bible itself.
2020-03-1235 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Kingdom of God - Inclusive Yet ExclusiveOver and over, scripture teaches that the kingdom of God is open to all people - that God wants all persons to be saved. It matters not what race, culture, country of origin, education level, economic status, etc. It matters not what sins or how many a person has committed - all are welcome. Yet, the kingdom is also exclusive. There will be no universal salvation of mankind. Those who will not accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord will be excluded from the kingdom. This is because it is Jesus' kingdom, and He is the One who makes this g...
2020-03-0331 min
Shadyside Church of ChristWounds On Your SoulThe wounds of sin on the soul go deep. If untreated, these wounds continue to fester, to cause pain, and to haunt us. They ultimately render us ineffective in our service to the Lord and to others. Jesus encountered a woman who had many, grievous wounds on her soul, and He healed them, every one. Only He can do such a glorious thing! What of your wounds?
2020-02-2434 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"What are you Standing Around for?...Jesus is Coming!"When Jesus ascended to the Father, the apostles were standing there gazing into heaven. Two angels appeared to assure them that Jesus would come back and to prompt them to get on with their Master's work. Perhaps we need a couple of angels to show up and remind us that Jesus is coming back, and that we need to get on with the task of proclaiming the gospel and tell the world of a coming judgment day. Our desire should be the same as our heavenly Father's - that none should perish.
2020-02-1733 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Love Story"We all like a good love story, even us guys if it's got some action in it. God made us to love. God is love, and the two great commandments are about loving God and our neighbor. And love is about relating to others. We all look for certain things in our relationships: to be understood, to be on equal footing, to have needs met, loyalty, et al. In becoming a man, a human being, Jesus exemplified all of these aspects of a loving relationship. And He still does
2020-02-1132 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Leah, Not Even a Second Choice"When life is "treating us" bad, and we think that nobody cares, what do we do? You may be in such a situation right now! Most of us have been at some time. Scripture gives us the story of Leah who found herself in a very difficult and unenviable spot in her life. She kept trying to make the best of it, but things didn't improve. What did she do? More importantly, what did the Lord God do?
2020-01-3035 min
Shadyside Church of ChristLoving Your Neighbor Jesus affirmed that "you shall love your neighbor as yourself" is the second greatest commandment (Leviticus 19:18). What does that mean? Some people interpret this as "love your neighbor as you love yourself", but no where in scripture is this rendered that way. In fact, some people are so totally self-centered they have a difficult time loving others, while some people loathe themselves, thinking they are of no account. What is the correct understanding of this command? If we look further into the context of Leviticus 19, we find the Holy Spirit gives us some great insight into the correct meaning of thi...
2020-01-2029 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Things New and Old" #2In lesson one of this two part series, we talked of old things which will not change in 2020. And we're glad they won't! But many things will be new in 2020, and we will need to live each day in anticipation with a keen eye and open mind to fully benefit from them. Each morning, the Lord's mercies will be new; He will be ready to bless and guide us through the day. God will provide new opportunities for service and sharing the gospel, so we must be ready for every good work. With the Lord's help, we will expect and w...
2020-01-1733 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Things New and Old" #1Everyone looks forward to new things in a new year - new opportunities, new achievements, new possibilities. But some things won't change in 2020, and we should be thankful that they don't. They are old, well-tested and proven to be reliable. In this first lesson of two, we wish to consider some of these old things which will still anchor us in 2020…here’s Jeff.
2020-01-1033 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Of Shepherds and a Lamb"Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? Is there a reason He was born among the animals and laid in that manger? Why were the shepherds the first to be told of the birth of the Savior by angels themselves? God's rich salvation tapestry was all woven together on that night long ago - one on which He had been working for generations.
2019-12-2329 min
Shadyside Church of ChristStand in the GapIn war, soldiers and equipment are often redirected to plug a gap in the line of defense where the enemy is breaking through. Through the prophet Ezekiel, the Lord sought for a man to stand in the gap of Jerusalem's broken spiritual wall so He would have reason not to bring destruction upon the entire nation. No one was found worthy! Today, Christians are called by their Lord to stand in the gap in the battle against evil, to support one another in times of trouble and to rescue those who are dying in sin. Will you stand in the...
2019-12-1634 min
Shadyside Church of ChristGoing HomeEverybody likes to go home. Whether it's after a long trip or just a day at the mall, we all look forward to going home. God knows about home - He invented it! Home is where you are accepted, you can be yourself, and you feel secure. Jesus is preparing a heavenly home for His people with all that's good, and where all the troubles of this life are gone. Best of all, He will be there! Do you want to go?
2019-12-0834 min
Shadyside Church of ChristGod of Now and ForeverIn life, we need to maintain the balance of what's important for the now-- while at the same time preparing for eternity. Our God is concerned about both since what we do today-- and how we do it-- affects our eternal future. He is God of the now and the forever, and as such He blesses us with what we need for both endeavors. David was well aware of all this as he so beautifully tells us in Psalm 16…here’s Jeff.
2019-12-0432 min
Shadyside Church of ChristIf I Were the Devil"If I Were the Devil" - The devil is a very real being whom scripture depicts as our adversary and an opponent of God and all that's good. Knowing what we know about people (ourselves included) and what the scripture teaches - if I were the devil, what would I do to destroy people's lives, families and churches, and turn them away from God? What would be the strategy to cause even Christians to lose faith and return to the wicked and self-centered ways of the world?
2019-11-3027 min
Shadyside Church of ChristBefore the BeginningThe Bible records in Genesis the Beginning of this space-time world. But the Scriptures speak in many places of what was here before the Beginning, namely God and all that was associated with Him. And as we consider the characteristics and the character of God, we can plainly see them infused in His creation, especially in mankind who was made in His image. Much was going on before the Beginning
2019-11-1835 min
Shadyside Church of ChristDeath in Two ActsEpisode 127…"Death in Two Acts" - When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, did they die? God had said they surely would, but Adam lived to be 930 years old! What's with that? To understand what happened with Adam (and with all of us), we need to understand that we are two-part beings made of both body and soul. God cursed Adam and said that he would return to the dust from which he came, but what of his soul? If we dig into scripture, we will find the answer to our question, as well as God's remedy to rescue...
2019-11-1134 min
Shadyside Church of ChristSeeing the Beautiful(Episode 126) Jesus challenged His listeners (us today as well) whether they had a healthy/good eye or a bad eye. By that He meant whether we looked for what is good in people and the world or what is evil. With all of the evil and distressing distractions in the world, it is often difficult to see the good. This is a ploy of the devil to keep us distraught. We must learn to cultivate a good eye and to look for all that is beautiful in the world. And there is plenty of loveliness to be seen!
2019-11-0532 min
Shadyside Church of ChristTwo ChairsOur "two chairs" visual represents two worldviews. One is the atheistic naturalist view of reality, and the other is the theistic supernaturalist view. The first excludes God altogether, and the second has God at the center of everything. Each one of us will sit in one of these chairs and view life from one of these perspectives. A person's worldview is the "lens" through which that person sees everything and orders their life. It is their truth. It is also one of the main reasons why there is so much conflict between people these days.
2019-11-0536 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"It's The Gospel, Church"Jesus and His apostles ministered to the whole person - people were fed and healed, and they had the good news of the kingdom of heaven preached to them. We seem to do rather well at taking care of the needs of the body, but often we neglect the soul. Some of Jesus' final words demonstrate where our prime focus must be - to proclaim the gospel to all creation. To fill the bellies of thousands and leave their souls empty is a tragedy. It's the gospel that a weary and struggling world needs to hear!
2019-10-2237 min
Shadyside Church of ChristWrestling With GodLife is filled with struggles of all kinds. We struggle within ourselves with choices and responses to life situations. We struggle with relating to others. We even struggle with trying to understand God, and why He does or does not do certain things. Jacob's life was one struggle after another. His life is a picture of the life of every believer. When he returned to Canaan, he wrestled with the angel - a snapshot of his whole life. He was told: "...you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed." Is this true of us? Of you?
2019-10-1640 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Grace of Giving Our giving on the first day of the week is often misunderstood. We tend to think our contribution is about material things and the rest of our worship (singing, prayer, Lord's Supper, etc) is about spiritual things. Nothing could be further from the truth! Our giving is a highly spiritual endeavor and is a reflection of our faith and trust in God who supplies our own needs. It is grounded in the grace of God which has been shown toward us in a multitude of ways.
2019-10-0832 min
Shadyside Church of ChristDishonoring God"Dishonoring God" - When one thinks about the cross, suffering comes to mind. But humiliation and shame were also part of being crucified. Hebrews (12:2) tells us that Jesus despised the shame of the cross so as to complete His work. But Jesus was dishonored and shamefully treated even before His actual crucifixion. We would do well to consider how He was dishonored so as to avoid doing the same thing to Him even now.
2019-09-3029 min
Shadyside Church of ChristWhat About Global Warming?Global warming has been in the news a lot lately. Proponents warn that in 10, 12, 20 years that the earth will be uninhabitable. Could this be true? This is not an examination of the arguments on both sides of this issue, but a common sense inquiry from a biblical perspective. What of God's promise to Noah? What about the promised Day of Judgment? Would God just sit idly by in the heavens and watch mankind destroy itself? What do you say?
2019-09-2335 min
Shadyside Church of ChristFacing The Ugly "Facing the Ugly" - The world is filled with ugly - sin, evil, wickedness, etc. Sometimes we find it in ourselves! How do we handle ugly? How do you handle ugly? Some people are so disgusted with it they just ignore it and don't want anything to do with it. But if we want to overcome it, we have to face it no matter how awful it is. We need to fight against it in ourselves and try to rescue others from it as well. If we don't face the ugly, we'll never overcome it.
2019-09-1643 minShadyside Church of ChristOn Judging Others The scriptures caution us about judging others. A person's assessment of another must be honest, thorough, and with their own selves in view. Examine yourself before judging others is the watchword. What is your motive in judging? How does your own life measure up to the Word? The incident in which the woman taken in adultery was brought before Jesus sheds a lot of light on this topic of judging. His handling of this situation is beautiful.
2019-09-1026 min
Shadyside Church of Christ"Not to the Right Hand, or to the Left" Why do you believe what you believe? Why do you not believe certain things? Why do we worship a certain way or insist that a person responds to the gospel in a certain way? We go to the Bible, God's holy scriptures, for direction in these things and so much more. His word affirms that He has given us all we need for life and godliness. It gives us guidelines for proper understanding of the text and warnings about what to do and what not to do with the scriptures. We need to follow these guidelines so we might rightly...
2019-09-0538 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Righteous and the Wicked From beginning to end, the Bible insists there are basically two groups of people - the righteous and the wicked. We read of the believer and the unbeliever; the just and the unjust; those who obey and those who disobey; the disciple of Jesus and the follower of the devil. What are the characteristics of each group? What causes them to be one or the other? What is the final end for each? Do you know to which group you belong? It really does matter.
2019-08-2732 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThere's a Great Day Coming There have been some "great" days in the history of the earth: the fall of Rome; discovery of how bacteria caused disease; man on the moon, et al. From a biblical perspective: creation, the incarnation of God, Jesus' death and resurrection. There is yet to come one day which is arguably greater than any of these other days because it will be the culmination of all that God has been working for from the beginning. It will be the last day of this time world, the day of judgment, the day of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. What...
2019-08-1933 min
Shadyside Church of ChristSame Page as God? As Christians who follow in Jesus' footsteps, we are to become like Him in all ways including our thinking and desires. When it came to saving humanity, God went "all out" in sending His Son who gave up privileges and humbled Himself to the death of a cross. This is the great demonstration of the Father's love for humanity. He desires all people to be saved. Are we on the same page as God when it comes to saving souls? Are we going "all out?" Do we love a lost humanity? Is it our passion and joy to bring people t...
2019-08-1229 min
Shadyside Church of ChristWho is Jesus? Much of the world is barely familiar with Jesus. Some don't know of Him at all. Much of the world sees Him as a good man and founder of the Christian religion. Even many Christians fail to see the high standing and central position which Jesus has been given in regard to all the affairs on earth and the powers that be in heaven. He is the focal point of the history of all that has happened and will happen on this planet Earth.
2019-08-0539 min
Shadyside Church of ChristMaking a DifferenceMany young people start out in life wanting "to make a difference." This is a commendable aspiration and should be pursued, but usually this involves big dreams like solving the homeless problem or finding a new source of clean energy. Christians are called by the Lord to make a difference every day in the lives of others. As "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world," followers of Jesus help make the lives of others better through kind deeds and show them the joys of a life lived for Christ. It's a beautiful thing!
2019-07-2930 min
Shadyside Church of ChristFellowship - Potlucks...But A Whole Lot More Fellowship means to share in, to participate. But this means much more than just getting together to talk and share a meal, although this is an aspect of fellowship. This sharing together begins with faith in the same Lord Jesus Christ which makes us part of the body of Christ, the family of God. This fellowship then extends to caring for our brothers and sisters in need, in working together to spread the gospel and in our sharing the Lord in His supper. Being a Christian is a shared experience.
2019-07-2336 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Holy Spirit at WorkThe Holy Spirit, His work, and how He goes about it are often misunderstood. There is frequently too much speculation and too little application of the scriptures. If we do some good study of relevant Bible passages, we can come to a good understanding of what the Holy Spirit does and how He goes about His task. Christians need to know that He still works today to accomplish His work just as He did in the first century, and that we are directly involved in His work. The Holy Spirit is quite zealous about spreading the gospel and opposing evil...
2019-07-0938 min
Shadyside Church of ChristPut a Smile on Your HeartWith all of the "bad news" in the world and personal problems we experience, it really is easy to get "down" and walk around in doom and gloom with a grim look on our faces. But we Christians need to counteract all of the bad by putting a smile on our hearts. In Christ our Savior, we have complete forgiveness of sin; are without condemnation; have been given the power to overcome the attacks of the evil one; are adopted sons of God; have a future of promised immortality secured by Jesus ... We could go on. Put a smile on y...
2019-07-0136 min
Shadyside Church of ChristNever StrongOne of the recurring themes in the Bible is that people need help from God to do His will. Sarah received strength from God in her old age to conceive Isaac. Moses was given the power by God to perform miracles and stand before Pharaoh to lead Israel out of Egypt. There are numerous others. Paul was forced to rely upon God when he was given his "thorn in the flesh." When the Lord told him He would not remove this impediment, Paul learned to rely upon God's grace and the power of Christ in his life. He said...
2019-06-2429 min
Shadyside Church of ChristNo Other NameGod gave Jesus the name which is above every name because of His willingness to empty Himself, become a man and go to the cross. As such, the name Jesus (which stands for Him) has great power and brings great blessing. Only in the name of Jesus is there salvation, and believers are to be baptized in His name. Christians serve and teach in His name, and suffering in His name is considered an honor. The name JESUS is truly the name above every name. No wonder the world doesn't want to hear it!
2019-06-1735 min
Shadyside Church of ChristDevotion, It's a Beautiful ThingChoosing to follow Jesus means some things in our lives must go. It means things could get dicey at times, and our own devotion to Him will be tested. But we each will need to choose to be devoted to the Lord, no matter what. We might be devoted to church, to Bible reading, to good works, etc., but if we're not devoted first of all to Jesus, everything will turn into ritual and empty obedience. Peter is a case in point.
2019-06-1033 min
Shadyside Church of ChristBuy Truth, and Do Not Sell (part 2)Truth is that which conforms to reality, be it material, abstract or of the spirit. We want to explore two important questions in this lesson. 1) What is it that makes truth so valuable? In other words, what is that truth can provide or do which nothing else can? 2) What, then, should be our response to truth when we encounter it? The right response to truth will honor God who is the originator of all truth.
2019-06-0336 min
Shadyside Church of ChristBuy Truth, and Do Not Sell When Jesus brought up the subject of "truth" before Pilate, the governor responded with this famous question: What is truth? That question has been around since the very beginning, and it continues to be a debated question today. Just what is "truth?" Is there such a thing as objective truth? If so, what are its origins? (Perhaps you never thought that truth had a source.) How has truth been revealed to us? What happens when people ignore the truth and follow falsehoods? We want to explore these and other truth related topics in this two part series.
2019-05-3040 min
Shadyside Church of ChristI Lay Down My Life Jesus asserted that no one was taking His life from Him, but that He would lay it down for the sheep, and that He would take it up again. Paul affirmed that Jesus gave Himself up for us. Although this is all language which fits with the language of sacrifice, events surrounding the crucifixion indicate that Jesus willingly yielded up His Spirit. No one took His life. And He endured all of this freely and willingly so that you and I could have life eternal. Amazing love!
2019-05-2130 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe True VineThe vine imagery is used several places in the Old Testament to refer to Israel, a vine which God planted but produced only worthless grapes. Jesus says He is the "true vine", having been planted by His Father the vinedresser. He affirms that the branches which are in Him will be cleaned and pruned to bear much fruit. Those branches which do not remain in Him cannot bear fruit and will be cut off and burned. The disciples who remain in Jesus, the Vine, will experience the intimate love of Christ, be filled with His joy and bring glory to t...
2019-05-1331 min
Shadyside Church of ChristYour Personal InvitationAll of us have sent out invitations and received invitations to special events: weddings, graduations, anniversary celebrations, etc. It's most interesting that God, also, invites people to come to Him for life and all its goodness. He does not coerce nor threaten but gives us freedom to choose. He does encourage us to come and receive all of the blessings He wants to give. He does warn of the consequences of refusing His invitation. But He leaves the choice up to us. His invitation has great appeal to various people: the thinkers, the burdened, and those thirsting for life. What ab...
2019-05-1027 min
Shadyside Church of ChristYou Are My FriendsFriends are a great blessing, and a good friend is hard to find. Jesus told His disciples that He would no longer call them slaves but friends. As such, He was elevating the status of their relationship, and also informing them of the expectations He had for them. He was doing all of this because of His love for them. All of these are marks of true friendship which we today still need to observe in order to have friends and to be a true friend. In fact, it is possible for us today to be a friend of Jesus...
2019-04-2928 min
Shadyside Church of ChristResurrection When Jesus' tomb was sealed, the disciples thought it was all over. They went into hiding. But God had other plans which had been in the works since the beginning. He raised His Son from the dead. A Man had come back from the grave! The disciples couldn't believe it at first. What did it mean? Who was this Jesus of Nazareth? What does the resurrection of Jesus affirm? What does it mean for all of us yet today?
2019-04-2233 min
Shadyside Church of ChristScarecrowsGod and His people have always had enemies. In the days of Jeremiah, many nations threatened Judah. God, however, told His people to look at the gods behind these nations. Statues made of wood, decorated with gold was all they were. They were like "a scarecrow in a cucumber patch" unable to walk or talk. "Do not fear them." Today, Christians have enemies lurking in every corner. But still we must look behind these enemies at their power - false gods of greed, power, lust, position. Do not fear them! Fear the true and living God who still rules this univ...
2019-04-1734 min
Shadyside Church of ChristTwo Ways, Two DestinationsWhen you buy a plane ticket to Paris, you expect the aircraft to take you to Paris. The same logic holds true for our spiritual journey in life. The way you choose to travel has only one destination. Jesus says there are only two ways to travel in life and thus there are only two destinations. Do you know what they are? Do you know which one you are traveling on?
2019-04-0733 min
Shadyside Church of ChristLove One AnotherWhen Jesus was about to leave His disciples, He told them to love one another as He had loved them. He said that by this kind of love all men would know they were His disciples. But what does that kind of love look like? Surely, it's more than just some kind of warm feeling because Jesus said that "all men" would be able to see this love in action and recognize that they were Jesus' disciples. Wouldn't it be the same love demonstrated by Jesus in His life? Hmmm?
2019-04-0132 min
Shadyside Church of ChristAll or NothingIn order to carry the gospel into the whole world and overcome evil's resistance to it, Jesus knew what the apostles would need. First of all, they needed reassurances that He really was the Christ, the Son of God and that they would have divine help in their task. Also, they needed to know how to bring a lost person into a saved condition, fully functioning in the kingdom of God. And Jesus gave them what they needed. It was all or nothing.
2019-03-2536 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Power of the GospelEvery Christian has someone in their family or in their circle of friends whom they want to see obey the gospel and receive salvation. They may have "tried everything," but the response has been minimal if anything at all. We must all remember that the power to save and change hearts rests with God Himself and the gospel of Christ Jesus and not with us. God works in us, through us and with us, but the power belongs to the Lord Jesus. So, we should never give up!
2019-03-1830 min
Shadyside Church of ChristMy Brother's KeeperThere are numerous "firsts" in the book of Genesis, from the creation of all things to the beginning of the Hebrew people. The account of Cain's killing of his brother Abel yields several such firsts. Usually it is pointed out that this was the first murder (which is true), but there are two much more important other firsts in this story. The foundation for these two is laid here, but they are more thoroughly developed in later scriptures.
2019-03-1128 min
Shadyside Church of ChristSacrificing God's Children In Israel and Judah's day, some neighboring nations sacrificed their children to their gods. Despite God's commands and warnings, Israel and Judah were influenced by these surrounding nations and ended up doing the same thing. Through the recent actions of numerous elected officials in the United States today, it's become apparent that people are now willing to sacrifice children to a wide variety of "gods" to serve their own purposes. When the true God is a God of life who loves the children, we wonder how long He will withhold His hand from letting us know what He thinks abou...
2019-03-0434 min
Shadyside Church of ChristThe Temple of God Israel served God in a tabernacle in the wilderness, and later Solomon built a temple modeled after it. In the tabernacle were various furnishings: an incense altar, lampstand, table with showbread. Also the ark of the covenant was in the Holy of Holies. Outside was the altar for sacrifices. The priests ministered there daily. Paul asserts that the church is "the temple of the living God" today. The service and ministries of the church are quite striking in correspondence to those of the tabernacle. This is no coincidence, but by God's design.
2019-02-2533 minShadyside Church of ChristGod of Gentiles Also Paul affirms in Romans (chapter 3) that God is God of Gentiles also. Why does he need to do this? Did God abandon the Gentiles when He called Abram and promised to make a great nation out of him? Were the nations considered second-rate people because God chose to bring the Messiah into the world through Israel? In the New Testament, we see that the Jews had rules which restricted interaction with Gentile people. Did God authorize this? What does the Bible say about God and the Gentiles?
2019-02-1839 min
Shadyside Church of ChristMy Beloved is MineUsually when we study about love, it's about the self-sacrificing Greek "agape." But the Song of Solomon tells of a romantic love which has also been given to mankind. It is depicted as being exclusive, gracious and "as strong as death." Together with the covenant love of marriage these two form an indestructible bond of devotion, joy and mutual benefit between husband and wife.
2019-02-1034 min
Shadyside Church of ChristGod's Gift of Pleasure At times, we can get to thinking that life is all about being serious. In fact, the Bible instructs us to approach life soberly and with wisdom. But the Scriptures also teach us that God is big on pleasure! He Himself takes pleasure in His people and has built pleasure and opportunities for happiness into His creation. Leviathan was made to "frolic" in the sea. The bride and groom find joy in their new lives together. A woman throws a party when she recovers her lost coin. Solomon wrote that there is a time for every purpose under heaven, b...
2019-02-0431 minShadyside Church of ChristThe First Adam and the Last Jesus is called the "last Adam" by Paul. What exactly does he mean by that? There are marvelous comparisons between Christ Jesus, the "last Adam," and the first Adam who was created by God. God even provided "brides" for both Adams, and the comparison between them is also quite striking. The first Adam and his bride were a foreshadowing of the last Adam and His bride. God had a plan.
2019-01-3134 min
Shadyside Church of ChristNot Ashamed Bullies try to shame people by making fun of something about them. The world tries to shame Christians these days about their faith. People who believe in God, who believe in the truthfulness of the Bible, who believe in creation, who believe that Jesus is God in the flesh, who believe in a coming judgment day, etc. are derided and looked down upon by the world. Jesus challenges His followers to be ready for such things, lose their lives in His service and not to be ashamed of Him or His words. His question for us: "For what will a man...
2019-01-1431 min
Shadyside Church of ChristMartha, MarthaWhen Jesus came to their house, Martha was very busy with being a good hostess and taking care of her guests, while Mary was busy sitting at Jesus' feet and listening to His word. Both are righteous and godly pursuits, but under the circumstances one lady chose well and one poorly. What can we learn from this situation?
2019-01-0628 min
Shadyside Church of ChristA Living HopeAt our recent holiday gatherings, most of us probably noticed a place that was empty or a face that was missing. It was a reminder of the brevity of life. And if this life is all there is, then truly we should just indulge our passions and die. But God has something better for us - much better. He offers us a new life, another life, a glorious life. It's called eternal life. Life after death. He gives us a living hope based upon the resurrection of His Son Christ Jesus from the dead. It's a life with His Son.
2019-01-0135 min
Shadyside Church of ChristImmanuelImmanuel means "God with us." Why did God have to become a human being? Well, both Jews (who had the Law) and Gentiles (who did not) had sinned and thus were guilty before God. Sin brings death so this situation left the entire human race in a hopeless mess. But God's plan for mankind's salvation (which was His eternal purpose and plan from the very beginning) was for Him in the person of Immanuel to overcome death by living a sinless life and offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin. By man came sin and death, so by Man h...
2018-12-2631 min
Shadyside Church of ChristAnything is PossibleWith God, anything is possible is a theme repeated in scripture. But sometimes we begin to think that God cannot forgive my sin, my terrible sins, my repeated sins, my selfish sins. And sometimes we who have loved ones who need to obey the gospel or return to their first love begin to think that will never happen. We must jettison such wicked thinking and be assured that Christ's blood can make the vilest sinner whole, and that He can soften the most hardened heart. Saul, the Pharisee, is a great example of both.http://cofcshadyside.com
2018-12-1734 min
Shadyside Church of ChristJesus and LazarusWe all experience losses and struggles of all kinds. And we all have questions about why God did not answer our prayers to avoid those losses and alleviate our heartaches. But we must remember that our lives fit into a greater narrative which is being worked out upon the earth and that God is the author and director of it. The account of Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11 gives us great insights into the answers to many of these questions we have and serves to renew our faith in One called Jesus Christ.
2018-12-1035 min
Shadyside Church of ChristNo Greater CallingMany of us wonder about our purpose in life, our calling. What does God want me to be knowing the skills, abilities and resources which He has given me? Certainly one should carefully consider such things. But know this that no matter how we put food on the table there is no greater calling than to be a Christian and serve with the Lord Jesus in His fight against all that's evil! There is no greater Master than Him and no greater cause than rescuing men and women from the slimy grasp of Satan.
2018-11-2636 min
Shadyside Church of ChristNobody's Perfect Scripture plainly declares there are none righteous before God. Bible history even shows great men of faith - Abraham, Moses, David - to have great weaknesses and having committed grave sins. We dare not begin to think we are righteous in ourselves, but must confess our sins and sinfulness and our need for Someone else's righteousness. Nothing will drive people away from a church faster than when they get a sense that they are being looked down upon by self-righteous church-goers.
2018-11-1935 min
Shadyside Church of ChristUnderstanding Jesus' BaptismJohn the Baptist administered "a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." Multitudes responded to his message and came and were baptized in the Jordan River confessing their sins. But why is Jesus baptized by John? In fact, He rather insisted upon it. Jesus has no sins and therefore none to confess nor anything of which to repent! So, what is happening here? Hmmm?
2018-11-1233 min