This series examines relevant topics pertinent to the Christian lifestyle. Listening is a great tool to support and encourage others, yet effective listening is extremely difficult. Why is effective listening so hard, and what can we do to make ourselves better listeners? Also in this episode: Why spoken words do […]
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What is your favorite Bible verse? Americans have weighed in on this question. In this episode of the Scripture and Spice Podcast, Micah and Curtis discuss Paul’s second most popular passage, this one from the book of Romans. Also in this episode: The legend of the Holy Grail Richard Dawkins […]
Read MoreWhat is your favorite Bible verse? Americans have weighed in on this question. In this episode of the Scripture and Spice Podcast, Micah reflects on the beautiful passage from Isaiah that promises that we shall mount up on wings like eagles. Also in this episode: What is a Kewpie? America’s […]
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What is your favorite Bible verse? Americans have weighed in on this question. In this episode of the Scripture and Spice Podcast, Micah and Curtis address assumptions regarding Philippians 4:13. Also in this episode: Should UFC Fighters praise God when the knock their opponent out? What kind of headband does […]
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What is your favorite Bible verse? Americans have weighed in on this question. In this episode of the Scripture and Spice Podcast, Micah and Curtis begin a discussion on our favorite Bible verses. Also in this episode The problems with taking scriptures out of context The worst bible verses to […]
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Christmas is the day that we choose to honor the birth of Jesus. In this special edition of the Scripture and Spice Podcast, Micah Spicer and Curtis Hannah discuss the purpose of Christmas and contemplate the way we choose to spend it.
Read MoreThe Christmas season is designed to be merry and bright. Christmas lights, trees decorated with ornaments and angels, carolers singing hymns of the Messiahs birth, and figgy pudding make up the ambiance of the season. Gift exchanges and family gatherings highlight our favorite time of year. More importantly we celebrate […]
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For Christians, Jesus is our Prince of Peace. In this world that celebrates violence, what can we learn from the ways that Jesus handles violence? During Advent, we celebrate the peace that God gives to the world through Christ. In this episode Micah and Curtis contemplate ways to achieve peace […]
Read MoreWhy is the season of Advent is a special time to recognize the anticipated arrival of the Lord Jesus? The festivities and family traditions of Christmas serve a purpose, but cannot match the hope God grants us through the coming of Christ. Micah addresses the underlying message of comfort that […]
Read MoreWhat makes Paul, the Apostle, an authority figure in the early church? Does he have the right education, credentials, or job experiences that make him an expert? Questions of authority arise early and often during Paul’s career. In this Scripture & Spice Podcast episode, we consider church authority in our times […]
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“If we believe that Jesus is the revelation of God, then the more we know about Jesus the more we know about God. ” Micah Spicer Listen to the whole story. Jesus in his Political Context
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In 1966, The Monkees made famous a song entitled “I’m a believer.” The song is a typical shallow, yet catchy love ballad. Then I saw her face, now I’m a believer Not a trace, of doubt in my mind I’m in love, I’m a believer I couldn’t leave her if […]
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As a child my parents encouraged me to participate in a variety of sports and organizations. Swimming lessons and t-ball, along with backyard excursions with my neighbor Brett, were some of those childhood summer activities that kept my entire family on their toes. As I grew I continued to stay […]
Read MoreEaster is without a doubt the most important day in the Christian calendar. The argument for the assembly of churchgoers hinges entirely upon the events of the first Easter morning. On that morning Jesus rose from the dead. While this is a happy ending to the narrative of Jesus of […]
Read MoreThe human experience is filled with new challenges at every stage. One of my parishioners was a caregiver her entire adult life. Shortly after she married, her husband’s brothers moved in, both with severe physical and developmental handicaps. She cared for them, bathed, brushed, scrubbed, and fed them. As a […]
Read MoreI grew up attending church with my family. I found Jesus in a church. Moreover, I have encountered some of the nicest people on planet Earth in church. Over the years I developed a deep love and appreciation for the church, her people, and her mission. My love for the […]
Read MoreAs we approach Christmas, I am enjoying my time spent preparing for a sermon series on Jesus’ family tree. Each week, I examine another woman listed in Jesus’ family tree according to the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel. Five are mentioned: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Uriah’s wife, and Mary. As we read […]
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