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In this episode I explore what God has to say about abortion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

In this episode I deal with God's perspective on sex, sexuality, gender, and how we should interact with people who know and love someone who doesn't feel that the gender that they were born with is the right one. Second, I talk about how to respond to someone who deals with this issue and who does and doesn't claim to be a Christian. I also give you the straight truth about the research behind gender reassignment surgery, and lastly, we talk about various useful resources to learn more about how to better equip ourselves. I promise you that this episode will definitely be eye-opening stuff!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

In this video I show off my new haircut and beard trim. I also talk about my recent hospitalization and the two lessons I learned and how it affected all my relationships. I talk about two scriptures: Matthew 11:28-30 & Psalm 119 Email: omarmiranda@comcast.net Website:  https://omarmiranda4.wixsite.com/mirandawrites Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMirandawrites Blog: https://omirandawrites.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

In this episode, I tell the incredible, hilarious, and true, story of a sheep named "Shrek." Then I talk about why Jesus compares Christians to sheep, and what we can all do to continue to stay connected to Jesus during this difficult pandemic time. https://www.amusingplanet.com/2014/07/shrek-sheep-who-escaped-shearing-for-6.html Email: omarmiranda@comcast.net   Website:  https://omarmiranda4.wixsite.com/mirandawrites Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMirandawrites Blog: https://omirandawrites.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

I tell a funny story about graduating from 8th grade and I talk about the Old Testament Biblical book of "Job" in order to answer the question of God's goodness and sovereignty. Email: omarmiranda@comcast.net Web:  https://omarmiranda4.wixsite.com/mirandawrites Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMirandawrites John Piper's Poem "Job": https://vimeo.com/63574987 The Bible Project's Summary on Job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GswSg2ohqmA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

I tell a childhood story and how this story is an example of what's happening in the world today, as people are beginning to struggle with what they really believe to help them, not just to survive this pandemic--but to thrive in the midst of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

I tell a story about eating a snack food and how that related to my fear, anxiety, and panic about Corona virus and my simple lack of faith and trust in God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

In this week's episode I talk to you about my comfortable but crusty sweater and what that has to do with living the Christian life of holiness, or righteousness, and happiness. I talk about what it means to put on Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

What does the fire of The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France have to do with our culture? And more importantly, what does God have to say about it--and how should a Christian respond to it? Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA): https://adra.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

What does God have to say about how Christians should treat each other? And why is it so important? Listen to this week's podcast where I share a listener's story about his experiences with the Church, and learn the answer.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

What does the Bible say about how Jesus-followers should interact with government and those who are in authority over us...and yes, how we should pay our taxes? Even if we disagree with certain laws and don't like certain politicians... This week, we take a look at what the Bible has to say about it and how we need to act. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

What are your feelings about Easter? Do you believe that Jesus actually died on the cross… and more importantly: was raised from the dead? In this episode I talk about this issue, tell my own story, and I challenge the listener to look at the evidence and make up their own mind. https://youtu.be/67uj2qvQi_k --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

How do we become holy? How can we be more like Jesus in this sinful world? The Bible has a lot to say about it and a recent story and scientific study--about selfies, of all things--helps us understand the importance of this subject! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

In the wake of the recent horrific attack on Muslim worshippers in New Zealand, I talk about the importance of using the power of love to change all the relationships in our culture and our world. God's answer to hatred, division, anger, and violence was--and is--love! Philippians 2: 1-11, NLT 2 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the h

Want to know how to live "your best life now?!" Then check out God’s "Life Hack!" We spend so much of our lives looking for a leg up on life. Several weeks ago I came across something on YouTube called “TED Talks: Life Hacks.” It was basically a series of short videos in which experts in their specific fields of study gave people “secrets” and “formulas” on how to live life more effectively and efficiently so they could be more happy and productive.  The idea seems to be that, instead of living your life ineffectively, you can listen to these experts and bypass years of negative experiences, bad choices, habits, and addictions, and live in the best way that life has to offer. I think this series of TED talks has, unfortunately, been very successful because that this is a core need everyone has—but, sad to say, they won’t find much of a solution in the TED talks.  In Jeremiah 33:2, 3 God speaks to us through His prophet Jeremiah: “This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed

This podcast is in response to a listener request...you know who you are! This one's for you! Thanks for the great idea for a topic.    The tongue can bring death or life;  those who love to talk will reap the consequences. --Proverbs 18:21 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.             Ephesians 4:29 Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand s

In this episode I finish responding to listener's questions about what God has to say about homosexuality vs, same-sex attraction & living as a homosexual "Christian" Part 2 of 2. http://www.insightmagazine.org/webbonus/viewstory.asp?issueid=20111621  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

In this episode I begin to respond to listener's questions about what God has to say about homosexuality vs, same-sex attraction & living as a homosexual "Christian" Part 1 of 2. http://www.insightmagazine.org/webbonus/viewstory.asp?issueid=20111621  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

What's the deal with the popularity of media, news, and entertainment that focuses and even celebrates...how bad stuff is--and how much worse   it will get? Why do we as humans choose to consume this stuff? What does it say about us as a culture? And most importantly: what does God say about the kind of life you can have in the midst of what's happening all around you! https://signsofthetimes.org.au/2019/02/dystopian-future/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support

This 'Valentine's Day" episode talks about the most important thing in any relationship--romantic or otherwise: forgiveness. See what God has to say about how Christians should treat  people who do them wrong; I know you'll be surprised--you might even be disgusted! Either way, write me and let me know what you think at: omarmiranda@comcast.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/omar-miranda/support