The wisdom in the Book of Proverbs is a beacon that calls us to the solid ground of truth. It reminds us to trust and lean not on our limited understanding. On this podcast, we celebrate some good news and realize that, like the people in the Bible, we get motivated to be wiser and do the right thing when God gives us a second chance.

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Living on the edge means sometimes feeling out of sync. Psalms can help reorient us toward God, and therefore to worship, the most natural response. The book by J.D. Walt, Soundtrack, A Forty-Day Playlist through the Psalms, offers a great musical metaphor.

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When you live on the edge, the stories you tell yourself matter. Are you doing great or terrible? This podcast is about the way the psalms retell our stories, bring us in to community, and help us heal. Two books are shared that offer insights on story and faith: Live to Tell, Evangelism for a postmodern age by Brad J. Kallenberg and Between the Listening and the Telling, How Stories Can Save Us by Mark Yaconelli.

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Why is it so hard to stop and slow down? Why do we so easily violate the commandment that tells us to rest? On the first of three psalms podcasts, we listen to psalms that give us peace.

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A short video preview to the Book of Psalms as the podcast prepares for a two-week Easter break.

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Job's story in the Bible is a profound examination of the question, Why does God let bad things happen to good people? God's answer is surprising, and it helps refocus us when these questions push us to the edge.

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Sometimes it seems the die is cast, fate has spoken, and there is no hope. The Book of Esther tells a bigger story. God can change things, even when we can’t. That’s good news for those of us living on the edge.

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How do you find the energy to begin again after great discouragement? Ezra and Nehemiah are two Biblical figures who did just that. In the books named after this priest and governor, we find passion, determination, and perseverance that is inspiring, and we learn that the joy of the Lord is our strength.

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