Episode 37 (September 16-22) "God Loveth A Cheerful Giver"

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Listen to Episode 37 (September 16-22) "God Loveth A Cheerful Giver" here.




Y'all...this week I kind of go off on a rant about Grace and how important it is to understand the Grace of Jesus Christ. Also what American Ninja Warrior training taught me about Grace. We also talk about what Paul looked like and how important it is to teach our kids how to give.


Talks/books about Grace referenced in this episode:

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Gift of Grace https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-gift-of-grace?lang=eng
Brad Wilcox, His Grace is Sufficient https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/brad-wilcox/his-grace-is-sufficient/
Bruce C. Hafen, book: The Broken Heart Deseret Book, 1989
Dallin H. Oaks, book: The Lord’s Way Deseret Book, 1991

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What did Paul look like?
Blind, Bald, and Single? https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-47/bald-blind-single.html


Joseph Smith's Witness of Paul (find it in the 5th paragraph): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1999/08/paul-untiring-witness-of-christ?lang=eng

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What is this crazy American Ninja Warrior ramp thing I keep talking about?  It's called a Warped Wall.  Here's a video of someone (not my kid) mastering it:












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Want to find a way to serve with your kids?  
Don't forget to check out JustServe.org!
For my Huntsville people, here's the organizations I mention:
Paws for Reading at the Greater Huntsville Humane Society https://ghhs.org/paws-for-reading/
Manna House: http://mymannahouse.com/
Toys for Tots: https://www.toysfortots.org/
The sign up to ring for the Salvation Army is not yet active.  Start googling for it in October!


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