Have you heard the expression, “my own worst enemy”?  In our daily lives, do we recognize the enemy within?  What do we do with indwelling sin?  Where do we find hope for the battle?  Find out on today’s episode of The Gleanings.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Kris Lundgaard, The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin (P&R Publishing: 2023)

Do you know the story behind our national anthem?  What does “The Star-Spangled Banner” have to do with a hostage-recovery mission?  Let's learn about Francis Scott Key, his three arenas of duty, and the writing of America's National Anthem in today’s episode of the Gleanings!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

You’ve heard of Restless Leg Syndrome, but what about Restless Heart Syndrome?  Do you find that you have a restless heart?  How and where do our restless hearts find real, true rest?  Let us consider this quote from Augustine's Confessions as answer to these questions on today’s episode of the Gleanings.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Saint Augustine, Confessions (Penguin Classics: 1961)

When the journey of your life leads you to and through fiery trials – what song will be found upon your lips?  What precious promises will be your strength and your hope?  When the mind is wearied with sorrow, songs confessing our confidence in solid gospel truths can see us through the night!  Let us consider one such song in today’s episode of the Gleanings -- How Firm a Foundation!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

In a fallen world that can be quite discouraging and full of discomfort, where do we as Christians find our comfort in life and death?  This question begins the more than 100 questions of the Heidelberg Catechism.  Let’s take a look at the comfort of a Christian on this week’s episode of The Gleanings!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

You can find the Heidelberg Catechism online or in print from numerous sources.

What does it look like to live a life that depends on the provision of God?  Certainly this looks different in everyone’s context – but are there examples of people whose lives are undeniably marked by both prayer and God’s answers to those prayers?  Let us consider the life of George Müller on today’s episode of the Gleanings!

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

George Müller, The Autobiography of George Müller (Whitaker House: 1996)

Roger Steer, George Müller: Delighted in God (Christian Focus: 2015)

Roger Steer, Spiritual Secrets of George Müller (Harold Shaw Publishing: 1992) - based on his journals

John Piper, 27 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitful (Crossway: 2022)

Have you ever felt “prone to wander” from the God you love?  If we are honest, we have all felt the slow fade of our spiritual fervor, and with that, our nearness and love for God.  What kind of petitions might we offer and to what hope might we cling?  Let’s consider a song that offers both on today’s episode of the Gleanings. Let's learn about Robert Robinson's hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessings."

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

What comes to your mind when you think of discipleship? What comes to your mind when you think of fitness? Rarely do we see these two terms in connection, but let’s consider how these terms connect in today’s episode of the Gleanings! We will be thinking this idea of Complete Discipleship or "full spectrum fitness." That is to say we consider all the domains of our lives that contribute to our ability to endure and face all the challenges that life throws at us… The four categories we will consider are: Physical fitness, mental fitness, social fitness, and spiritual fitness.

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We have often heard the phrase, “The last full measure of devotion” in relation to those who give their lives in the service of their country.  Join us today as we consider someone who gave the last full measure of devotion for the greater country, an eternal one – a city whose foundations were laid by God.  Today we briefly consider the life of Perpetua on the Gleanings!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

Where does knowing God begin?  What does it mean for us to know Him?  Is He an object merely to be studied as one would study any other thing?  Is there more to our “knowing God” than just familiarity with platitudes?  Let’s consider this topic of knowing God as described by A.W. Tozer in today’s episode of the Gleanings!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God (Moody Publishers: 2015)

What songs do you sing to help you in the battle of the Christian Life?  When the stressors of this life squeeze you and entice you, what keeps you pressing forward in the battle? Let’s take a moment to consider one such hymn on today’s episode of the gleanings: "Am I a Soldier of the Cross?"

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

Where do Martyrdom and Chocolate connect? Where did Valentine’s Day come from? Let’s find out about love worth dying for in today’s church history snapshot on the Gleanings.

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

Cheryl Odden, Valentine: God's Courageous Evangelist (Voice of the Martyrs: 2020)

Do you struggle at times to pray? I know I do!  What can we do when we face motivational deficiencies?  Perhaps taking some to consider the great privilege of prayer may be a help – join us as we discuss this today on the Gleanings!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Edited by David B. MacKinnon, Refreshment for the Soul: A Year of Daily Devotional Readings from the ‘Heavenly Doctor’ Richard Sibbes (Banner of Truth: 2022)

Have you ever heard the song of the Neander-Thal?  It is a hymn that many are familiar with, but what do we know of the author?  Listen to today's Church History Snapshot about Joachim Neander's 1680 hymn, "Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" and find out more!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

How do we see the doctrine of effectual calling in C.S. Lewis' fictional work, "The Silver Chair"? Today we will consider a scene from that book and how it points to these Scriptural truths.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair, vol. 4 of 7 (HarperCollins: 1994)

In today's episode, we are considering a "Quotation for Cogitation" from William Gurnall's "The Christian in Complete Armour." As we "soldier on" in the Christian life, we must remember that it is "God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13). Let us consider the power of God as (1) the Author; (2) the Finisher; and (3) the One at work within us.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour, Vols. 1-3 (Banner of Truth: 1990)

Dane Ortlund, Deeper: The Real Change For Sinners (Crossway: 2021)

As we begin this New Year, it is naturally a time to reflect and “take stock” of our spiritual condition. And as we think about a "New Year" today we reflect on the "newness" of regeneration. Join us as we reflect on 5 "New" things about being made new: you have a new birth; you are a new creation; you are a new man, with a new heart and new nature! Happy New Year!

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Charles Leiter, Justification and Regeneration, 2nd Ed (Granted Ministries Press: 2009)

Do you have a "rule" for daily living? By what kind of principles do you structure your life? One pastor, instrumental in the generation following the start of the Reformation, sought to pass on to his son 10 Rules for living. Listen to today's Church History Snapshot about Heinrich Bullinger's rules for daily living and how we too can live by similar principles.

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Resource mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

In today's Church History Snapshot, we consider the life, suffering, and execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In a time when the visible church was struggling with stagnancy and compromise on biblical truths, and when many Christians went along with atrocities committed against entire people groups, Dietrich Bonhoeffer stood up and stood out as shining light in the midst of darkness. Join us as we consider Bonheoffer's willingness to fight for the Bride of Christ; his opposition against wicked government and those who went along with it; his imprisonment and execution; and Bonheoffer's focus.

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

Eric Metals, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (Thomas Nelson: 2020)

Janet & Geoff Benge, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: In the Midst of Wickedness - Christian Heroes: Then & Now (YWAM Publishing: 2012)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship (Touchstone: 1995)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together (HarperOne: 1978)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letter and Papers from Prison (Fortress Press: 2015)

RADIO THEATRE: Paul McCusker, Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom (Focus on the Family Radio Theatre: 1997)

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MOVIE: Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace, Directed by Eric Till, Christian History Institute Video

What was the heartbeat of the Protestant Reformation? One key principle was "Soli Deo Gloria" -- what does that mean and why does it matter today? Join us as we discuss the drumbeat of the Christian life -- for God's Glory Alone. We will consider what the phrase means, how the glory of God is unfolded in the Scriptures, and how we can live for God's glory today.

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Resources mentioned in today's episode:

David Vandrunen, God's Glory Alone: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life (Zondervan Academic: 2015)

Paul Tautges, Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ (P&R: 2023)