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Michael teaches through the very short, personal letters of 2 and 3 John. Each letter details different facets of fellowship and encourages believers to hold fast to the truth of Christ.

There have been many debates about what this first epistle from John is about, but I believe he makes his purpose statement clear. “These have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.”

This is a marvelous book and a final address from the Apostle Peter, the original spokesperson of the Church, imploring the believers to remember what he taught after he’s gone.

A truly pastoral charge, the book of 1 Peter deals with living with and in suffering and calls us to rejoice nonetheless in the joy of our salvation.

Today we hear answers to our 10 Questions from Robert J Morgan.

In this episode Michael talks with Dr. Phillip Cary about his book “Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don’t Need to Do”

The book of Ecclesiastes seemingly fails to fit in with the rest of Scripture – it has no obvious outline, no narrative. Where proverbs offers practical guidance for living, Ecclesiastes offers musings and observations about this life. This unusual book meets the discouraged and disillusioned in their struggle, and offers a a gentle encouragement toward that which gives meaning. What is the purpose of all we encounter, endure, and experience in this life? Is it truly all in vain?

Michael interviews, Cameron Doolittle and also answers several financial questions in an Ask Dr. E Segment.

Temporal suffering, eternal rejoicing.

What is the connection between suffering, prayer, love, and hospitality?