A Life of Unexpected Preparation

Reflect on This

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Season 1 Episode 27 - Have you ever thought that your life was so ordinary that you would never accomplish anything significant? In this episode, you will hear the story of an ordinary man with an ordinary life that prepared him to do some very exceptional. Could your ordinary life be preparing you for something significant as well?
"Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around me.
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Books that inspired some episodes:

“Dream Small: The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis
“The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman
"The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman
Featured resources and ministries:
“Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)
This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family. Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness. They also feature expert guests that share their knowledge and experience of applying biblical principles to marriage.
"Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope" (podcast)
This is a 4 minute weekday podcast, where Joni shares stories of her life and biblical applications. One of the world's longest living quadriplegics, God has used her courage, determination, faithfulness, and love to inspire and minister in amazing ways to people around the world. Every time I hear her, I am challenged and inspired.
"e-Sword" (Bible study software)
This study tool is available for download to both computers and mobile devices. The download includes many free public domain resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, devotionals, and maps. It also has a multi-windowed display, so that you can simultaneously view a Bible translation, a dictionary, and a commentary. You can also easily compare Bible translations in parallel windows.
On your computer, go to e-sword.net (free)
On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.” (a modest purchase price)

"Manufacture Good" (ministry)
Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers 6-month paid apprenticeships to unemployed young men. These apprentices learn important life skills and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities. The program also provides mentoring in the process of discovering and following Christ. The sale of the high-quality furniture they produce supports the ministry. You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/.
Music credits:
Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/