Why do we get lines from Shakespeare and the Bible confused? Our host Chara explains why this is a common mistake happens and why the eternal Word of God is greater than the greatest work of Shakespeare. Verses Referenced: Psalm 119:89; 1 Peter 1:24-25; Hebrews 5:11-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Numbers 6: 24-26 Articles Referenced: How the Bible Influenced William Shakespeare by Chris Carpenter: https://bit.ly/3EecgHn The Geneva Bible of 1560 by Bruce Metzger: https://bit.ly/3UmxIzC We Got Shakespeare’s Dictionary on eBay by  Robinson Meyer: https://bit.ly/3FZlFEm Books Referenced: Bi ..read more

The promise here is that through Christ, I can find the strength to be content in any and all circumstances. Verses Referenced: Philippians 4:11-13, Galatians 1:10, James 4:13-15, Philippians 2:14-15, James 1:6-8 Articles Referenced: 10 Habitual Sins Women Especially Struggle With by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3rsVwoV What Does it Mean “I Can Do All Things Through Christ?” by Joel Ryan: https://bit.ly/3ruyXjy What is the Difference between Envy and Jealousy? By Richard H. Smith: https://bit.ly/3yEXgzt The Fallacious Tendinceis of the Inner Man by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3fIMeT9 ..read more

Most people who believe this is a Biblical idea use 1 Corinthians 10:13 as a support. But Chara helps us understand that the context of this is when we are under temptation, not suffering, and the weight of life’s circumstances. The idea that God won’t allow us to go through anything we can’t bear is just not supported in Scripture. This is not a cause to lose hope, because the hope we have is greater than an easy life. Our circumstances may be more than we can handle, but they are never more than what God can handle. Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 121:2; Isaiah 41:10; 1 Peter ..read more

VERSES REFERENCED: James 5:13-20, Numbers 12:13-15, 1 Kings 17:20-22, Mark 5:21-43, Acts 5:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 8:1-3, Revelation 21:4 ARTICLES REFERENCED: Why Doesn’t God Heal Every Sickness, Disease, and Illness? By Chris Russell: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/explore-the-bible/why-doesn-t-god-heal-every-sickness-disease-and-illness.html Should We Anoint the Sick With Oil? By Samuel Emadi: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/anoint-sick-with-oil-james-5/ 7 Stories of God’s Incredible Power Over Sickness by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/health ..read more

In this episode of the Happy Rant, Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin, and Barnabas Piper wander to and fro through a variety of topics: 1. Who we are, a brief introduction for new listeners 2. What we love about podcasting together 3. How we would describe our show: The Seinfeld of podcasts, a Piper family dinner party, and a description to aspirational college students Subscribe to Happy Rant: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-rant/id878250651 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iIwABQZ3mTsFtOx6hOafX Listen on LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-happy-rant/epi ..read more

The ultimate promise is not that we would escape suffering in this life, but that God will make every one of our agonies an instrument of his mercy, to do us good in the here and now, and the hereafter. Verses Referenced: Romans 8:28-31, Luke 22:40-44 BOOKS REFERENCED: - Counseling Through the Psalms: https://bit.ly/3wGUE2e - Counseling Through Bible Narratives: Old Testament: https://bit.ly/3yK9yXS - Counseling Through the Scriptures: New Testament: https://bit.ly/3MpWGdJ - In His Image by Jen Wilkin: https://amzn.to/3LqOpF5 ARTICLES REFERENCED: - Here is What Every Book in the New Testame ..read more

We need to take time to wrestle with these verses from the Law. The good news is, Jesus gives a great sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, to clarify the Old Testament law for his listeners. Verses referenced: Exodus 21:22-25, Leviticus 24:17-20, Deuteronomy 19:16-21, Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 10:30 Books referenced: Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortland: https://amzn.to/3vPStJh Articles referenced: “Why did God Allow for an Eye for an Eye in the Old Testament” by Hope Bolinger: https://bit.ly/3rDwu74 ..read more

Episode 39: Putting Jeremiah 29:11 Back in Context This verse is plastered in walls, coffee mugs, and diaries. But without its historical and scriptural context, we miss its original intent and, thus, its meaning for us now. Don’t despair – if this verse comforts you, it still will when we’re done. Chara’s book recommendation this week: The Non-Prophets Guide to the End Times by Todd Hampson: https://toddhampson.com/books/the-non-prophets-guide-to-the-bible/ Articles referenced: Who are the Minor Prophets and Why are They Important? by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/who-are ..read more

Before we start our new series, we’re going to remind ourselves why it is so important to know what the Bible never says. Verses Referenced: Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 4:5-6, 2 Samuel 7:28, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 12:6, Psalm 119:89, Matthew 24:35  Articles Referenced: 1. The Inerrancy of Scripture-Chapter 5 by  Wayne Grudem: https://truthstory.org/blog/the-inerrancy-of-scripture-chapter-5/ 2. Revelation and Interpretation by J.I. Packer: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/webfm_send/583 3. Infallibility and Inerrancy by R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonie ..read more

**Chara is going to do a special holiday miniseries! Send Chara a message on her site or on Facebook with the Christmas sayings and songs that have no real basis in Scripture!** You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | Twitter Today, though, we’re talking about love. How would you fill in this blank: “Love means ______”? Verses referenced: 1 Corinthians 13, John 15:13, Matthew 5:22-24, Psalm 38:18, Luke 17:3-4, 1 John 4:4-8 Movie referenced: Love Story Articles referenced: I Confess (It's Easy to Neglect) by Dustin Crowe 'Love Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry:' What Does ..read more