The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

To be or not to be - statement #28 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 15, 2018

This is the final episode of our 28 day journey of daily podcasts on the statements from Jesus that will transform your relationship!  It's a special one too, because I have two surprise...

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Don’t bring a water pistol to a fire fight - statement #27 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 14, 2018

Once upon a time there was a fire in a small town. The fire brigade rushed to the scene, but the fireman were unable to get through to the burning building. The problem was the crowd of people...

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Reconcile through faith or be eaten by the hawk - statement #26 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 13, 2018

So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to...

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Be radical when it hurts - statement #25 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 12, 2018

At the end of today’s show I’ve got a story for you, it’s about a murdered duck, a little boy, his sister and the Grandma who gets it!

21 Then Peter came to him and asked,...

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Life is short - statement #24 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 11, 2018

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37

The picture of...

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Be the greatest of all time - statement #23 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 10, 2018

To be the greatest of all time you must be able to do this one thing right!

“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and...

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Claim your birthright now - statement #22 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 09, 2018

Maybe your problem is you keep trying too hard to make your relationship work. You could try this!

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will...

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Protection from the nasty stuff - statement #21 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 08, 2018

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. John 15:4

Carl Lundquist in Silent...

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Wish you had a damper? Statement #20 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 07, 2018

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1

Anyone who has lived or worked in a skyscraper knows tall buildings sway in the wind....

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The remedy for fear - statement #19 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 06, 2018

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matthew 6:34

Some of you are not going to like this one...

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Scrambled eggs and great relationships - statement #18 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 05, 2018

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One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God...

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Allow the hurt to grow you - statement #17 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Oct 04, 2018

Then Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, “Sit here while I go over there to pray.” Matthew 26:36

For me this statement, isn’t just about...

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