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670: The Saxon Peace-Weaver // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 18 (Eric Ludy) Jul 23, 2021

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This is the eighteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he brings a woman into the series for the first time —Alfred’s first born, Æthelflæd. The beautiful young Æthelflæd becomes an incredible picture of love, grace, and self-sacrificing care as she is called on to play a very special role as a royal player in the Anglo-Saxon culture. Æthelflæd becomes the “peace-weaver” between two nations at at a time when peace between them was essential to overcoming the Viking onslaught.

669: Whatever is Praiseworthy // Christian Mindset: Think on These Things 12 (Nathan Johnson) Jul 22, 2021

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While God is the only one who is truly worthy of praise, it is fascinating that the word “praiseworthy” in Philippians 4:8 is used for both God and people. In this study, Nathan Johnson explores the biblical concept of praiseworthy and gives eight practical thoughts for how we can live lives of praise.

668: The Viking Brawn vs. Alfred’s Burh // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 17 (Eric Ludy) Jul 21, 2021

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This is the seventeenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he zooms in on a particular event in the year 885 when a new wave of Viking evil crashes up against Alfred’s newly built Burh defenses in Rochester. It’s the ultimate test to determine if all of his effort to fortify the nation of Wessex has paid off. That’s a test that each one of us becomes familiar with as Believers in Christ. At conversion, we kick out the darkness and we are invigorated with the initial victory over sin, but there comes a time when the darkness returns to see if we have grown lax in our faith or if we really have exercised our newfound defenses in Christ. May the Vikings, when they come, find us firmly established in Lord’s power and victory!

667: Whatever is Excellent // Christian Mindset: Think on These Things 11 (Nathan Johnson) Jul 20, 2021

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Our culture is obsessed with "excellent" things—people, sports ability, careers, etc—but biblically, there is only one thing that is truly "excellent." In this study of Philippians 4:8, Nathan Johnson talks about things culture deems as excellent and shows how the only truly excellent thing is Jesus Himself—and also discusses three ways to fill up your mind with "whatever is excellent."

665: The Return of the Saxon Swagger // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 16 (Eric Ludy) Jul 19, 2021

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This is the sixteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this special edition Daily Thunder message, he is welcoming the newly arriving students for the summer 2021 Alumni Summit and finding an excuse to share some profound tidbits about Alfred the Great simultaneously. This particular episode introduces the extraordinary “revival” that comes to Wessex as a result of Alfred’s bold maneuvers as king. It’s a picture of the revival that God wants to bring to each and every one of our lives.

664: The Secret of Alfred’s Armor // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 15 (Eric Ludy) Jul 16, 2021

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This is the fifteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he unpacks the unusual way that Alfred handles the season of reprieve from battle that follows his extraordinary victory over the Vikings at Edington. He doesn’t spend it enjoying the lovely Wessex summer, but he rolls up his sleeves and transforms the Saxon military system. He boldly changes out the age-old Fyrd system out for a new Burh system. This arduous and challenging shift alters the course of the island of Britannia, ultimately proves the undoing of the Viking hordes, and sets the pace for a united England in upcoming generations.

663: Whatever is Commendable // Christian Mindset: Think on These Things 10 (Nathan Johnson) Jul 15, 2021

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According to Paul, our minds are to have a “good reputation.” While many of us would fear if someone could see our thoughts for 24 hours, a Christian’s mind is to be full of honor and godliness. In this episode, Nathan examines the concept of “commendable” in Philippians 4:8 and four examples the Bible gives for such a thought life.

662: The Ring Giver of Wessex // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 14 (Eric Ludy) Jul 14, 2021

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This is the fourteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode he explores the gift-giving prerogative of a king. The generosity of the Saxon kings of Alfred’s era is a fascinating study in itself, but the generosity of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings is even more astounding. Christ has given kingly gifts to his Church, but have we received these kingly gifts? Have we responded as recipients of sacred gifts ought to respond? Have we tilled the land He entrusted us? Have we invested the talents of gold He bestowed upon us? Have we swung the gilded swords that he placed within our grasp? May we honor our Almighty Ring Giver by handling His sacred trust with diligent and loving exercise.

661: Whatever is Lovely // Christian Mindset: Think on These Things 09 (Nathan Johnson) Jul 13, 2021

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"This study was not at all what I was expecting” was heard from Nathan’s mouth as he dived into what Paul calls “lovely.” As Christians, we often diminish or de-spiritualize anything that is delightful or pleasurable, yet Paul says that such things should be in our minds and filling up our lives. In this study from Philippians 4:8, Nathan explains three key areas that are lovely and why we should find great delight, joy, and pleasure in them.

660: The Shocking End of Guthrum // Spiritual Lessons from Alfred the Great 13 (Eric Ludy) Jul 12, 2021

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This is the thirteenth episode in Eric Ludy’s epic summer Daily Thunder series drawing on the legendary life of Alfred the Great. In this particular episode two unexpected and amazing things are going to enter the already-exciting storyline. First, Guthrum, the evil king of the Vikings is going to have a shocking end to his life — a death that students of history have deeply pondered and wondered about for generations. While the second thing is the arrival of a new character on the scene named Æthelstan, at the precise time Guthrum exits the storyline. Æthelstan is another king who will prove critical to Alfred’s successes in transforming a terribly fractured Britain into one united England.

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