http://odeo.com/channels/2113365-It-Is-Written-s-A-Better-Way-to-Live-audio-podcast no “A Better Way to Live” is a daily spiritual boost delivered directly to your computer. “A Better Way to Live” is a daily spiritual boost delivered directly to your computer. “A Better Way to Live” is a daily spiritual boost delivered directly to your computer. en 40 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 2007 It Is Written devotional, Christian, mp3, daily, workday, audio, sean boonsta, bible, better way, inspriation, it is written, shawn boonstra Religion devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25491620-The-Only-Solution-for-Sin-%E2%80%94-December-4-2009 Summary: Trying to solve the problem of sin on your own is like sleeping in a bed that's too short, or trying to use a blanket that's too small. Human efforts can't ultimately fix the sin problem, but the solution can be found at the cross of Christ. Rest in God's forgiveness and you will find peace! Verse: "For the bed is too short for a man to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that he cannot wrap himself in it." —Isaiah 28:20 Summary: Trying to solve the problem of sin on your own is like sleeping in a bed that's too short, or trying to use a blanket that's too small. Human efforts can't ultimately fix the sin problem, but the solution can be found at the cross of Christ. Rest in God's forgiveness and you will find peace! Verse: "For the bed is too short for a man to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that he cannot wrap himself in it." —Isaiah 28:20 Summary: Trying to solve the problem of sin on your own is like sleeping in a bed that's too short, or trying to use a blanket that's too small. Human efforts can't ultimately fix the sin problem, but the solution can be found at the cross of Christ. Rest in God's forgiveness and you will find peace! Verse: "For the bed is too short for a man to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that he cannot wrap himself in it." —Isaiah 28:20 tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25491620 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25485673-God-s-Last-Day-Message-%E2%80%94-December-3-2009 Summary: How is King Darius' urgent message similar to the last-day message that goes around the planet before Jesus returns? How does it differ, and what does it tell us about the separation of church and state? Verse: "Then King Darius wrote: To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." —Daniel 6:25-26 Summary: How is King Darius' urgent message similar to the last-day message that goes around the planet before Jesus returns? How does it differ, and what does it tell us about the separation of church and state? Verse: "Then King Darius wrote: To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." —Daniel 6:25-26 Summary: How is King Darius' urgent message similar to the last-day message that goes around the planet before Jesus returns? How does it differ, and what does it tell us about the separation of church and state? Verse: "Then King Darius wrote: To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." —Daniel 6:25-26 tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25485673 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25479979-New-Heavens-and-a-New-Earth-%E2%80%94-December-2-2009 Summary: God has promised that someday He's going to give our Earth a radical makeover. Though it may be hard to imagine now, one day the misery we've known for so long—due to sin—will be gone forever! Verse: "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind." —Isaiah 65:17 Summary: God has promised that someday He's going to give our Earth a radical makeover. Though it may be hard to imagine now, one day the misery we've known for so long—due to sin—will be gone forever! Verse: "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind." —Isaiah 65:17 Summary: God has promised that someday He's going to give our Earth a radical makeover. Though it may be hard to imagine now, one day the misery we've known for so long—due to sin—will be gone forever! Verse: "For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind." —Isaiah 65:17 tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25479979 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473863-When-All-Is-Said-and-Done-%E2%80%94-December-1-2009 Summary: If fallen angels really started all the problems in our universe, then why do we seem to be the ones getting punished for it? What will ultimately happen to Lucifer and the fallen angels, and what prophetic information can we glean from this chapter of Daniel? Verse: "And the king gave the command, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions—them, their children, and their wives; and the lions overpowered them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they ever came to the bottom of the den." —Daniel 6:24 Summary: If fallen angels really started all the problems in our universe, then why do we seem to be the ones getting punished for it? What will ultimately happen to Lucifer and the fallen angels, and what prophetic information can we glean from this chapter of Daniel? Verse: "And the king gave the command, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions—them, their children, and their wives; and the lions overpowered them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they ever came to the bottom of the den." —Daniel 6:24 Summary: If fallen angels really started all the problems in our universe, then why do we seem to be the ones getting punished for it? What will ultimately happen to Lucifer and the fallen angels, and what prophetic information can we glean from this chapter of Daniel? Verse: "And the king gave the command, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions—them, their children, and their wives; and the lions overpowered them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they ever came to the bottom of the den." —Daniel 6:24 tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25473863 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473864-Faith-and-Science-%E2%80%94-November-30-2009 Summary: Many people have let one of today's predominant worldviews bully them into thinking that faith and reason don't belong together. Christians are sometimes referred to as uninformed simpletons even though there are bright Christian minds contributing to the scientific community. Peter reassures us that our faith is reasonable and defensible, and we can stand on what the Bible tells us! Verse: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." —1 Peter 3:15 Summary: Many people have let one of today's predominant worldviews bully them into thinking that faith and reason don't belong together. Christians are sometimes referred to as uninformed simpletons even though there are bright Christian minds contributing to the scientific community. Peter reassures us that our faith is reasonable and defensible, and we can stand on what the Bible tells us! Verse: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." —1 Peter 3:15 Summary: Many people have let one of today's predominant worldviews bully them into thinking that faith and reason don't belong together. Christians are sometimes referred to as uninformed simpletons even though there are bright Christian minds contributing to the scientific community. Peter reassures us that our faith is reasonable and defensible, and we can stand on what the Bible tells us! Verse: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." —1 Peter 3:15 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25473864 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473866-When-Bad-Things-Happen-to-God-s-People-%E2%80%94-November-27-2009 Summary: The fact that Daniel survived the lions' den raises a really important question: The Bible says that no injury whatever was found on Daniel because he believed in His God. But how do we reconcile the story of Daniel with the harsh realities of day-to-day disappointment? What should we make of the millions of people who also believed in God but didn't survive their ordeals? Verse: "Now the king was exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he believed in his God." —Daniel 6:23 Summary: The fact that Daniel survived the lions' den raises a really important question: The Bible says that no injury whatever was found on Daniel because he believed in His God. But how do we reconcile the story of Daniel with the harsh realities of day-to-day disappointment? What should we make of the millions of people who also believed in God but didn't survive their ordeals? Verse: "Now the king was exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he believed in his God." —Daniel 6:23 Summary: The fact that Daniel survived the lions' den raises a really important question: The Bible says that no injury whatever was found on Daniel because he believed in His God. But how do we reconcile the story of Daniel with the harsh realities of day-to-day disappointment? What should we make of the millions of people who also believed in God but didn't survive their ordeals? Verse: "Now the king was exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he believed in his God." —Daniel 6:23 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25473866 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473867-The-Crucifixion-%E2%80%94-November-26-2009 Summary: The crucifixion of Christ changed the course of history—and each of our lives—forever. Verse: "But the angel answered and said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.'" —Matthew 28:5-6 Summary: The crucifixion of Christ changed the course of history—and each of our lives—forever. Verse: "But the angel answered and said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.'" —Matthew 28:5-6 Summary: The crucifixion of Christ changed the course of history—and each of our lives—forever. Verse: "But the angel answered and said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.'" —Matthew 28:5-6 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25473867 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473868-The-Revealing-%E2%80%94-November-25-2009 Summary: Many people live under the assumption that God operates our universe under a cloak of secrecy—like it's a covert operation. However, a close reading of the Bible tells a completely different story! Verse: "And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, 'Come and see.'" —Revelation 6:1 Summary: Many people live under the assumption that God operates our universe under a cloak of secrecy—like it's a covert operation. However, a close reading of the Bible tells a completely different story! Verse: "And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, 'Come and see.'" —Revelation 6:1 Summary: Many people live under the assumption that God operates our universe under a cloak of secrecy—like it's a covert operation. However, a close reading of the Bible tells a completely different story! Verse: "And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, 'Come and see.'" —Revelation 6:1 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25473868 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473869-Daniel-and-the-King-Living-and-Sharing-Your-Faith-%E2%80%94-November-24-2009 Summary: Today you'll learn three important lessons from the story of Daniel. As people come under the conviction that they have sinned, they desperately start looking for answers. Many times they look to us as Christians—observing our relationship with God—to determine whether or not He is real. Verse: "Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no musicians were brought before him. Also his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, 'Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?'" —Daniel 6:18-20 Summary: Today you'll learn three important lessons from the story of Daniel. As people come under the conviction that they have sinned, they desperately start looking for answers. Many times they look to us as Christians—observing our relationship with God—to determine whether or not He is real. Verse: "Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no musicians were brought before him. Also his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, 'Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?'" —Daniel 6:18-20 Summary: Today you'll learn three important lessons from the story of Daniel. As people come under the conviction that they have sinned, they desperately start looking for answers. Many times they look to us as Christians—observing our relationship with God—to determine whether or not He is real. Verse: "Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no musicians were brought before him. Also his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, 'Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?'" —Daniel 6:18-20 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25473869 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473871-Prayers-of-Gratitude-and-Praise-%E2%80%94-November-23-2009 Summary: Many of us are really good at praying when we find ourselves in trouble, but for some reason, prayers of gratitude of praise don't seem to flow as easily. Tune in today to learn how to kick-start your prayer life! Verse: "Now one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, 'Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?'" —Luke 17:15-18 Summary: Many of us are really good at praying when we find ourselves in trouble, but for some reason, prayers of gratitude of praise don't seem to flow as easily. Tune in today to learn how to kick-start your prayer life! Verse: "Now one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, 'Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?'" —Luke 17:15-18 Summary: Many of us are really good at praying when we find ourselves in trouble, but for some reason, prayers of gratitude of praise don't seem to flow as easily. Tune in today to learn how to kick-start your prayer life! Verse: "Now one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, 'Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?'" —Luke 17:15-18 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25473871 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473873-The-Light-of-the-World-%E2%80%94-November-20-2009 Summary: In the opening chapters of Revelation, why does Jesus appear dressed like an Old Testament priest? What is the significance of the seven golden lampstands? Verse: "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands.'" —Revelation 2:1 Summary: In the opening chapters of Revelation, why does Jesus appear dressed like an Old Testament priest? What is the significance of the seven golden lampstands? Verse: "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands.'" —Revelation 2:1 Summary: In the opening chapters of Revelation, why does Jesus appear dressed like an Old Testament priest? What is the significance of the seven golden lampstands? Verse: "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands.'" —Revelation 2:1 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25473873 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473874-Daniel-and-the-Lions-Den-%E2%80%94-November-19-2009 Summary: What are the striking parallels between the lives of Daniel and Jesus? Verse: "Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, 'Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.' So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, 'Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.' Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed." —Daniel 6:15-17 Summary: What are the striking parallels between the lives of Daniel and Jesus? Verse: "Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, 'Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.' So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, 'Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.' Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed." —Daniel 6:15-17 Summary: What are the striking parallels between the lives of Daniel and Jesus? Verse: "Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, 'Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.' So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, 'Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.' Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed." —Daniel 6:15-17 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25473874 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25473875-Unlocking-Revelation-%E2%80%94-November-18-2009 Summary: The book of Revelation can be a confusing one for some people, and topics such as the beast have resulted in many theories over the years. Thankfully, Revelation's language can be unlocked if you read it in the context of the whole Bible. Bible prophecy is meant to be understood! Verse: "Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast." —Revelation 13:1-3 Summary: The book of Revelation can be a confusing one for some people, and topics such as the beast have resulted in many theories over the years. Thankfully, Revelation's language can be unlocked if you read it in the context of the whole Bible. Bible prophecy is meant to be understood! Verse: "Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast." —Revelation 13:1-3 Summary: The book of Revelation can be a confusing one for some people, and topics such as the beast have resulted in many theories over the years. Thankfully, Revelation's language can be unlocked if you read it in the context of the whole Bible. Bible prophecy is meant to be understood! Verse: "Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast." —Revelation 13:1-3 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25473875 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25445840-The-Law-of-the-Land-%E2%80%94-November-13-2009 Summary: When human law demands that we violate a command from God, what does the Bible say we should do? Verse: "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God." —Daniel 6:10-11 Summary: When human law demands that we violate a command from God, what does the Bible say we should do? Verse: "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God." —Daniel 6:10-11 Summary: When human law demands that we violate a command from God, what does the Bible say we should do? Verse: "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God." —Daniel 6:10-11 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445840 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25441219-The-Forgetful-Mind-%E2%80%94-November-12-2009 Summary: Do you ever forget where you left the keys or look at your schedule and can't remember which appointment you have next week? The Bible tells us to pay constant attention to what we've learned because our brains tend to lose information over time. That's why a committed devotional life is so important. Verse: "Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away." —Hebrews 2:1 Summary: Do you ever forget where you left the keys or look at your schedule and can't remember which appointment you have next week? The Bible tells us to pay constant attention to what we've learned because our brains tend to lose information over time. That's why a committed devotional life is so important. Verse: "Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away." —Hebrews 2:1 Summary: Do you ever forget where you left the keys or look at your schedule and can't remember which appointment you have next week? The Bible tells us to pay constant attention to what we've learned because our brains tend to lose information over time. That's why a committed devotional life is so important. Verse: "Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away." —Hebrews 2:1 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441219 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25436326-Reconciling-With-Your-Neighbor-%E2%80%94-November-11-2009 Summary: The Bible often points us away from ourselves and toward other people. One vital part of worshipping God is demonstrating His character of love to others. Verse: "Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." —Matthew 5:23-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's easy to add a favorite A Better Way to Live video to your Facebook page or blog! Just visit www.youtube.com/itiswritten and click on the video you'd like to use! (For Facebook, you can paste in the URL of the video; for blogs, embed codes usually work.) Summary: The Bible often points us away from ourselves and toward other people. One vital part of worshipping God is demonstrating His character of love to others. Verse: "Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." —Matthew 5:23-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's easy to add a favorite A Better Way to Live video to your Facebook page or blog! Just visit www.youtube.com/itiswritten and click on the video you'd like to use! (For Facebook, you can paste in the URL of the video; for blogs, embed codes usually work.) Summary: The Bible often points us away from ourselves and toward other people. One vital part of worshipping God is demonstrating His character of love to others. Verse: "Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." —Matthew 5:23-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's easy to add a favorite A Better Way to Live video to your Facebook page or blog! Just visit www.youtube.com/itiswritten and click on the video you'd like to use! (For Facebook, you can paste in the URL of the video; for blogs, embed codes usually work.) tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436326 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25430815-Pride-and-Flattery-%E2%80%94-November-10-2009 Summary: There is probably no faster path to a moral downfall than an old-fashioned appeal to our pride. Verse: "So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: 'King Darius, live forever! All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions. Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.' Therefore King Darius signed the written decree." —Daniel 6:6-9 Summary: There is probably no faster path to a moral downfall than an old-fashioned appeal to our pride. Verse: "So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: 'King Darius, live forever! All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions. Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.' Therefore King Darius signed the written decree." —Daniel 6:6-9 Summary: There is probably no faster path to a moral downfall than an old-fashioned appeal to our pride. Verse: "So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: 'King Darius, live forever! All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions. Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.' Therefore King Darius signed the written decree." —Daniel 6:6-9 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25430815 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25425349-An-Important-Facet-of-Christianity-%E2%80%94-November-9-2009 Summary: God loves us so much that He took the first initiative to reach the fallen human race. From the beginning, He was engaged, and He desperately wants to build a relationship with you. Verse: "God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds." —Hebrews 1:1-2 Summary: God loves us so much that He took the first initiative to reach the fallen human race. From the beginning, He was engaged, and He desperately wants to build a relationship with you. Verse: "God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds." —Hebrews 1:1-2 Summary: God loves us so much that He took the first initiative to reach the fallen human race. From the beginning, He was engaged, and He desperately wants to build a relationship with you. Verse: "God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds." —Hebrews 1:1-2 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425349 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25411544-Any-Fool-Can-Start-an-Argument-%E2%80%94-November-6-2009 Summary: Many times, the Pharisees and the Sadducees tried to engage Jesus in debate. Instead of taking the bait, Jesus would say something succinct and truthful to bring the dispute to a quick end. As Heaven's ambassadors, how should we act when others try to engage us in an argument? Verse: "It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel." —Proverbs 20:3 Summary: Many times, the Pharisees and the Sadducees tried to engage Jesus in debate. Instead of taking the bait, Jesus would say something succinct and truthful to bring the dispute to a quick end. As Heaven's ambassadors, how should we act when others try to engage us in an argument? Verse: "It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel." —Proverbs 20:3 Summary: Many times, the Pharisees and the Sadducees tried to engage Jesus in debate. Instead of taking the bait, Jesus would say something succinct and truthful to bring the dispute to a quick end. As Heaven's ambassadors, how should we act when others try to engage us in an argument? Verse: "It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel." —Proverbs 20:3 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25411544 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25405425-Lawlessness-%E2%80%94-November-5-2009 Summary: Over and over, the Bible refers to lawlessness as a key issue on our planet before Jesus returns. What exactly is the Bible referring to? How does this relate to recent history? Verse: "Then these men said, 'We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.'" —Daniel 6:5 Summary: Over and over, the Bible refers to lawlessness as a key issue on our planet before Jesus returns. What exactly is the Bible referring to? How does this relate to recent history? Verse: "Then these men said, 'We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.'" —Daniel 6:5 Summary: Over and over, the Bible refers to lawlessness as a key issue on our planet before Jesus returns. What exactly is the Bible referring to? How does this relate to recent history? Verse: "Then these men said, 'We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.'" —Daniel 6:5 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405425 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385787-The-Horizon-of-Your-Heart-%E2%80%94-November-4-2009 Summary: The story of the prodigal son illustrates the way God feels about us—always watching the horizon of our hearts, hoping we’ll make our way back home. And when we choose Him, there is much rejoicing in Heaven! Verse: "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry." —Luke 15:22-24 Summary: The story of the prodigal son illustrates the way God feels about us—always watching the horizon of our hearts, hoping we’ll make our way back home. And when we choose Him, there is much rejoicing in Heaven! Verse: "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry." —Luke 15:22-24 Summary: The story of the prodigal son illustrates the way God feels about us—always watching the horizon of our hearts, hoping we’ll make our way back home. And when we choose Him, there is much rejoicing in Heaven! Verse: "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry." —Luke 15:22-24 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25385787 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385788-Jealousy-and-Competition-%E2%80%94-November-3-2009 Summary: When Daniel's enemies searched the records to find "dirt" on him, they came up empty handed. How can we live the Daniel lifestyle? Verse: "So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him." —Daniel 6:4 Summary: When Daniel's enemies searched the records to find "dirt" on him, they came up empty handed. How can we live the Daniel lifestyle? Verse: "So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him." —Daniel 6:4 Summary: When Daniel's enemies searched the records to find "dirt" on him, they came up empty handed. How can we live the Daniel lifestyle? Verse: "So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him." —Daniel 6:4 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25385788 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385789-Analyzing-Anger-%E2%80%94-November-2-2009 Summary: Life is much too short to live most of it in a state of anger. Verse: "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire." —Matthew 5:21-22 Summary: Life is much too short to live most of it in a state of anger. Verse: "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire." —Matthew 5:21-22 Summary: Life is much too short to live most of it in a state of anger. Verse: "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire." —Matthew 5:21-22 tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25385789 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385794-God-s-Intentions-for-His-People-%E2%80%94-October-30-2009 Summary: Why do the wicked often appear to get ahead while the righteous seem to get the short end of the stick? Verse: "It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm." —Daniel 6:1-3 Summary: Why do the wicked often appear to get ahead while the righteous seem to get the short end of the stick? Verse: "It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm." —Daniel 6:1-3 Summary: Why do the wicked often appear to get ahead while the righteous seem to get the short end of the stick? Verse: "It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm." —Daniel 6:1-3 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385794 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385797-The-Light-We-Have-Right-Now-%E2%80%94-October-29-2009 Summary: When Jesus came to Earth, it was like someone raised the dimmer switch and flooded the room with light. There'd always been enough light to see the truth, but now the light was—and is—a whole lot brighter! Verse: "For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?" —Hebrews 2:2-4 CHANGE A LIFE TODAY! Click here to make a tax-deductible donation and provide the San tribes (Bushmen) of the Kalahari Desert with solar-powered water wells. Summary: When Jesus came to Earth, it was like someone raised the dimmer switch and flooded the room with light. There'd always been enough light to see the truth, but now the light was—and is—a whole lot brighter! Verse: "For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?" —Hebrews 2:2-4 CHANGE A LIFE TODAY! Click here to make a tax-deductible donation and provide the San tribes (Bushmen) of the Kalahari Desert with solar-powered water wells. Summary: When Jesus came to Earth, it was like someone raised the dimmer switch and flooded the room with light. There'd always been enough light to see the truth, but now the light was—and is—a whole lot brighter! Verse: "For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?" —Hebrews 2:2-4 CHANGE A LIFE TODAY! Click here to make a tax-deductible donation and provide the San tribes (Bushmen) of the Kalahari Desert with solar-powered water wells. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25385797 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385805-The-Grave-Is-Not-the-End-%E2%80%94-October-28-2009 Summary: When you align yourself with the Word of God and make it a part of who you are, you've established something God thinks is worth preserving forever. Verse: "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because 'All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.'" —1 Peter 1:22-25 Summary: When you align yourself with the Word of God and make it a part of who you are, you've established something God thinks is worth preserving forever. Verse: "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because 'All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.'" —1 Peter 1:22-25 Summary: When you align yourself with the Word of God and make it a part of who you are, you've established something God thinks is worth preserving forever. Verse: "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because 'All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, but the word of the Lord endures forever.'" —1 Peter 1:22-25 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25385805 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25385807-A-Solid-Relationship-With-God-%E2%80%94-October-27-2009 Summary: To have a solid relationship with God, you have to do more than pay lip service—you need to live your faith. Verse: "Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a chain of gold around his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. That very night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was slain. And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old." —Daniel 5:29-31 Summary: To have a solid relationship with God, you have to do more than pay lip service—you need to live your faith. Verse: "Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a chain of gold around his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. That very night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was slain. And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old." —Daniel 5:29-31 Summary: To have a solid relationship with God, you have to do more than pay lip service—you need to live your faith. Verse: "Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a chain of gold around his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. That very night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was slain. And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old." —Daniel 5:29-31 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25385807 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25378096-Giving-With-a-Cheerful-Heart-%E2%80%94-October-26-2009 Summary: The act of giving is much more than a financial arrangement. Tune in today to learn what it truly means to be a "cheerful giver." Verse: "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." —2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Summary: The act of giving is much more than a financial arrangement. Tune in today to learn what it truly means to be a "cheerful giver." Verse: "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." —2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Summary: The act of giving is much more than a financial arrangement. Tune in today to learn what it truly means to be a "cheerful giver." Verse: "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." —2 Corinthians 9:6-8 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25378096 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25358156-Ravenous-Wolves-%E2%80%94-October-23-2009 Summary: In today's program, you'll learn two Biblical principles that will enable you to tell the sheep from the wolves. Verse: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?" —Matthew 7:15-16 Summary: In today's program, you'll learn two Biblical principles that will enable you to tell the sheep from the wolves. Verse: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?" —Matthew 7:15-16 Summary: In today's program, you'll learn two Biblical principles that will enable you to tell the sheep from the wolves. Verse: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?" —Matthew 7:15-16 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25358156 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25348543-Set-Your-Mind-on-Things-Above-%E2%80%94-October-22-2009 Summary: The Bible tells us that we should live life like we're already in the Kingdom of God. Verse: "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." —Colossians 3:1-3 Summary: The Bible tells us that we should live life like we're already in the Kingdom of God. Verse: "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." —Colossians 3:1-3 Summary: The Bible tells us that we should live life like we're already in the Kingdom of God. Verse: "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." —Colossians 3:1-3 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25348543 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25324440-Learning-to-Trust-God-When-You-Don-t-Have-All-the-Answers-Job-%E2%80%94-October-21-2009 Summary: The book of Job illustrates that if we want to find the answers to the biggest questions in life, it's not going to happen overnight. Verse: "Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me." —Job 38:3 Summary: The book of Job illustrates that if we want to find the answers to the biggest questions in life, it's not going to happen overnight. Verse: "Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me." —Job 38:3 Summary: The book of Job illustrates that if we want to find the answers to the biggest questions in life, it's not going to happen overnight. Verse: "Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me." —Job 38:3 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25324440 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25317884-A-Chance-to-Catch-Our-Breath-%E2%80%94-October-20-2009 Summary: Since the introduction of sin into our world, life itself has become exhausting, and it takes a toll on us. God never meant for us to work 24/7, 365 days a year. This verse tells us why He created a time for rest amidst our crazy schedules. Verse: "And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made." —Genesis 2:2-3 Summary: Since the introduction of sin into our world, life itself has become exhausting, and it takes a toll on us. God never meant for us to work 24/7, 365 days a year. This verse tells us why He created a time for rest amidst our crazy schedules. Verse: "And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made." —Genesis 2:2-3 Summary: Since the introduction of sin into our world, life itself has become exhausting, and it takes a toll on us. God never meant for us to work 24/7, 365 days a year. This verse tells us why He created a time for rest amidst our crazy schedules. Verse: "And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made." —Genesis 2:2-3 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25317884 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25312458-Mene-Mene-Tekel-Upharsin-%E2%80%94-October-19-2009 Summary: The language God uses in Daniel 5 is the language of economics. When who you are is defined by what you have, your life has crossed a dangerous line. Verse: "And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it; TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians." —Daniel 5:25-28 Summary: The language God uses in Daniel 5 is the language of economics. When who you are is defined by what you have, your life has crossed a dangerous line. Verse: "And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it; TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians." —Daniel 5:25-28 Summary: The language God uses in Daniel 5 is the language of economics. When who you are is defined by what you have, your life has crossed a dangerous line. Verse: "And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. This is the interpretation of each word. MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it; TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting; PERES: Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians." —Daniel 5:25-28 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312458 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25296533-The-Best-Things-in-Life-%E2%80%94-October-16-2009 Summary: Why is it that so many people assume that following God means you'll lead a boring life? Is a better life the same thing as an easy life? Verse: "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart!" —Psalm 119:1-2 Summary: Why is it that so many people assume that following God means you'll lead a boring life? Is a better life the same thing as an easy life? Verse: "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart!" —Psalm 119:1-2 Summary: Why is it that so many people assume that following God means you'll lead a boring life? Is a better life the same thing as an easy life? Verse: "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart!" —Psalm 119:1-2 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296533 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25289797-The-Narrow-Path-%E2%80%94-October-15-2009 Summary: Perhaps one of the toughest things to come to grips with in life is the fact that doing the right thing doesn't always pay off right away. Verse: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." —Matthew 7:13-14 Summary: Perhaps one of the toughest things to come to grips with in life is the fact that doing the right thing doesn't always pay off right away. Verse: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." —Matthew 7:13-14 Summary: Perhaps one of the toughest things to come to grips with in life is the fact that doing the right thing doesn't always pay off right away. Verse: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." —Matthew 7:13-14 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25289797 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25284111-Happiness-%E2%80%94-October-14-2009 Summary: Life today is such that when we see someone who exudes happiness—pure sunshine—we're often surprised. Why has a happy disposition become the exception rather than the norm? Verse: "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one." —Colossians 4:5-6 Summary: Life today is such that when we see someone who exudes happiness—pure sunshine—we're often surprised. Why has a happy disposition become the exception rather than the norm? Verse: "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one." —Colossians 4:5-6 Summary: Life today is such that when we see someone who exudes happiness—pure sunshine—we're often surprised. Why has a happy disposition become the exception rather than the norm? Verse: "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one." —Colossians 4:5-6 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284111 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25278599-Sinful-Behavior-%E2%80%94-October-13-2009 Summary: Is there any good excuse for sinful behavior? Verse: “But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this. And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified. Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written." —Daniel 5:22-24 Summary: Is there any good excuse for sinful behavior? Verse: “But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this. And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified. Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written." —Daniel 5:22-24 Summary: Is there any good excuse for sinful behavior? Verse: “But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this. And you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which do not see or hear or know; and the God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified. Then the fingers of the hand were sent from Him, and this writing was written." —Daniel 5:22-24 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25278599 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25273313-Written-by-God-s-Own-Hand-%E2%80%94-October-12-2009 Summary: The moral laws of God are a picture of who He is. Out of all the words in the Bible, the 10 Commandments were the only ones God took the time to write with His own hand. Verse: "At that time the Lord said to me, 'Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and come up to Me on the mountain and make yourself an ark of wood. And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you shall put them in the ark.'" —Deuteronomy 10:1-2 Summary: The moral laws of God are a picture of who He is. Out of all the words in the Bible, the 10 Commandments were the only ones God took the time to write with His own hand. Verse: "At that time the Lord said to me, 'Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and come up to Me on the mountain and make yourself an ark of wood. And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you shall put them in the ark.'" —Deuteronomy 10:1-2 Summary: The moral laws of God are a picture of who He is. Out of all the words in the Bible, the 10 Commandments were the only ones God took the time to write with His own hand. Verse: "At that time the Lord said to me, 'Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and come up to Me on the mountain and make yourself an ark of wood. And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you shall put them in the ark.'" —Deuteronomy 10:1-2 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273313 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25259386-When-Others-Mock-Christianity-%E2%80%94-October-9-2009 Summary: What are we to do when someone attacks our beliefs? Verse: "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." —Matthew 7:6 Summary: What are we to do when someone attacks our beliefs? Verse: "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." —Matthew 7:6 Summary: What are we to do when someone attacks our beliefs? Verse: "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." —Matthew 7:6 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25259386 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25253481-Genetics-and-the-Bible-%E2%80%94-October-8-2009 Summary: Recent studies within the field of genetics have shown that we're all more related than we previously thought. Verse: "And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us." —Acts 17:26-27 Summary: Recent studies within the field of genetics have shown that we're all more related than we previously thought. Verse: "And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us." —Acts 17:26-27 Summary: Recent studies within the field of genetics have shown that we're all more related than we previously thought. Verse: "And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us." —Acts 17:26-27 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25253481 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25247790-Created-in-His-Image-%E2%80%94-October-7-2009 Summary: The animals were spoken into existence, but God took time to create humans in a very special way. Verse: "Then he was driven from the sons of men, his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys. They fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and appoints over it whomever He chooses." —Daniel 5:21 Summary: The animals were spoken into existence, but God took time to create humans in a very special way. Verse: "Then he was driven from the sons of men, his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys. They fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and appoints over it whomever He chooses." —Daniel 5:21 Summary: The animals were spoken into existence, but God took time to create humans in a very special way. Verse: "Then he was driven from the sons of men, his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys. They fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and appoints over it whomever He chooses." —Daniel 5:21 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247790 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25241678-Generosity-in-Our-Opinion-of-Other-People-%E2%80%94-October-6-2009 Summary: Have you ever been a little bit unfair when you scrutinize others' actions? We as humans seem to have a natural tendency to turn against people we don't like and hold them to a tougher standard than we hold ourselves. What really lies behind the spirit of criticism? Verse: "And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him." —Mark 3:1-2 Summary: Have you ever been a little bit unfair when you scrutinize others' actions? We as humans seem to have a natural tendency to turn against people we don't like and hold them to a tougher standard than we hold ourselves. What really lies behind the spirit of criticism? Verse: "And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him." —Mark 3:1-2 Summary: Have you ever been a little bit unfair when you scrutinize others' actions? We as humans seem to have a natural tendency to turn against people we don't like and hold them to a tougher standard than we hold ourselves. What really lies behind the spirit of criticism? Verse: "And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him." —Mark 3:1-2 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25241678 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25235810-Unchanging-Truths-in-a-Changing-World-%E2%80%94-October-5-2009 Summary: Life has a way of shifting and changing with every minute. Thankfully, there is something solid and unchanging that you can rely on, and today's verse gives us insight into what that is. Verse: "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." —Matthew 5:17 Summary: Life has a way of shifting and changing with every minute. Thankfully, there is something solid and unchanging that you can rely on, and today's verse gives us insight into what that is. Verse: "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." —Matthew 5:17 Summary: Life has a way of shifting and changing with every minute. Thankfully, there is something solid and unchanging that you can rely on, and today's verse gives us insight into what that is. Verse: "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." —Matthew 5:17 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25235810 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25221740-The-Wonders-of-Nature-%E2%80%94-October-2-2009 Summary: It's a lot harder to invent something than to copy it, and many of our human inventions are actually copies of something found in nature. The creation we live in testifies to the Master Inventor. Verse: "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth." —Psalm 33:6 Summary: It's a lot harder to invent something than to copy it, and many of our human inventions are actually copies of something found in nature. The creation we live in testifies to the Master Inventor. Verse: "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth." —Psalm 33:6 Summary: It's a lot harder to invent something than to copy it, and many of our human inventions are actually copies of something found in nature. The creation we live in testifies to the Master Inventor. Verse: "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth." —Psalm 33:6 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25221740 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25215789-Pride-%E2%80%94-October-1-2009 Summary: One issue remains at the heart of some of life's biggest problems. How can we conquer it? Verse: "O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor. And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he  wished, he put down. But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him." —Daniel 5:18-20 Summary: One issue remains at the heart of some of life's biggest problems. How can we conquer it? Verse: "O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor. And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he  wished, he put down. But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him." —Daniel 5:18-20 Summary: One issue remains at the heart of some of life's biggest problems. How can we conquer it? Verse: "O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor. And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he  wished, he put down. But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him." —Daniel 5:18-20 tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25215789 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25209693-Seeing-People-the-Way-God-Sees-Them%C2%A0%E2%80%94-September-30-2009 Summary: Sometimes we assess people according to what we think they can do for us. Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in Heaven will come when we take off sin-tinted glasses and see people the way God sees them. Verse: My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? —James 2:1-4 Summary: Sometimes we assess people according to what we think they can do for us. Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in Heaven will come when we take off sin-tinted glasses and see people the way God sees them. Verse: My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? —James 2:1-4 Summary: Sometimes we assess people according to what we think they can do for us. Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in Heaven will come when we take off sin-tinted glasses and see people the way God sees them. Verse: My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? —James 2:1-4 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25209693 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25204033-Born-of-God-%E2%80%94-September-29-2009 Summary: What are the gifts God gave us to lead us back into His presence? Verse: "Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him." —1 John 5:1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAVE FOUR LIVES FOR $10 It Is Written is providing life-saving mosquito nets to children living in the remote Kiai tribe of Vanuatu. With child mortality rates topping 30 percent in some villages, your $10 donation will save four children, and a $100 donation will save forty kids! Click here to learn more: Summary: What are the gifts God gave us to lead us back into His presence? Verse: "Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him." —1 John 5:1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAVE FOUR LIVES FOR $10 It Is Written is providing life-saving mosquito nets to children living in the remote Kiai tribe of Vanuatu. With child mortality rates topping 30 percent in some villages, your $10 donation will save four children, and a $100 donation will save forty kids! Click here to learn more: Summary: What are the gifts God gave us to lead us back into His presence? Verse: "Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him." —1 John 5:1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAVE FOUR LIVES FOR $10 It Is Written is providing life-saving mosquito nets to children living in the remote Kiai tribe of Vanuatu. With child mortality rates topping 30 percent in some villages, your $10 donation will save four children, and a $100 donation will save forty kids! Click here to learn more: tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204033 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25199065-The-Long-Run-%E2%80%94-September-28-2009 Summary: What is the measure of true success? What can the last mention of Belshazzar in the Bible teach us about our earthly priorities? Verse: "Then Daniel answered, and said before the king, 'Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; yet I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.'" —Daniel 5:17 Summary: What is the measure of true success? What can the last mention of Belshazzar in the Bible teach us about our earthly priorities? Verse: "Then Daniel answered, and said before the king, 'Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; yet I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.'" —Daniel 5:17 Summary: What is the measure of true success? What can the last mention of Belshazzar in the Bible teach us about our earthly priorities? Verse: "Then Daniel answered, and said before the king, 'Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; yet I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.'" —Daniel 5:17 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25199065 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25182994-The-Wealthiest-People-in-the-World-%E2%80%94-September-25-2009 Summary: Does God want you to be rich? How does He measure wealth? Verse: "Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content." —1 Timothy 6:6-8 Summary: Does God want you to be rich? How does He measure wealth? Verse: "Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content." —1 Timothy 6:6-8 Summary: Does God want you to be rich? How does He measure wealth? Verse: "Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content." —1 Timothy 6:6-8 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25182994 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra http://odeo.com/episodes/25177481-The-God-Particle-%E2%80%94-September-24-2009 Summary: As smart as we think we are, there are still many things we don't understand—and yet we pursue the answers relentlessly with a powerful instinct for discovery. Why is that? Verse: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse." —Romans 1:20 Summary: As smart as we think we are, there are still many things we don't understand—and yet we pursue the answers relentlessly with a powerful instinct for discovery. Why is that? Verse: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse." —Romans 1:20 Summary: As smart as we think we are, there are still many things we don't understand—and yet we pursue the answers relentlessly with a powerful instinct for discovery. Why is that? Verse: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse." —Romans 1:20 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25177481 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no It Is Written's A Better Way to Live audio podcast. devotional Christian mp3 daily workday audio sean boonsta bible better way inspriation it is written shawn boonstra