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“Thou shalt not steal.” Simply put, God’s people are to not take anything that does not belong to them. But when you dig down into the many applications, you’ll be amazed how often people violate this command! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” What exactly is adultery? The definition is simple, and yet, adultery is a complex problem. Adultery is more than a physical tryst. Adultery violates covenant faithfulness; it’s connected to other commandments and contaminates more than just the perpetrator. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Thou shalt not kill.” Sounds reasonable and easy, right? Wrong. Jesus taught this command at a heart level, which makes it much more difficult. Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry discuss the wide-reaching implications of this often-misunderstood command. Could YOU be convicted of murder? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Honour thy father and thy mother.” Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry unpack this command that is so crucial for a healthy society. But what if your parents aren’t worthy of honor because of their behavior or faulty parenting? What are the child’s responsibilities toward their parents? Why does this command affect society? Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it Holy.” God’s Perfect Rest … The Sabbath. What does it mean to remember (Exodus 20:8) and observe (Deuteronomy 5:12) the Sabbath? It’s more than a day off from work. It’s a day to remember your Creator and God’s word reveals what it means to rest. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.” Misusing God’s Name. How do we misuse God’s name? Many believe it has to do with swearing. But at its core, when we claim to be His people, but fail to live His ways, accidentally or deliberately, we misrepresent Him to the world. This Commandment goes far beyond a simple cuss word. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.“ There Is An ‘I’ in idolatry. We think that idolatry is something only pagan cultures practice. But idolatry has permeated human cultures since creation, and many people, including Christians, struggle with it. Why? Because idolatry springs from our focus on self. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

“Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.” Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry begin their foray into the 10 Commandments with the foundational Command … acknowledging that God exists. Therefore, obedience is Job Number One. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

What are the Ten Commandments? Why are they so important for not just Jesus-followers, but the whole of humanity? Dr. Jay, the Truth Barista, and Amazing Larry begin a new series on “Living in the 10 – Living life God’s way.” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Ever hear of a man in the Bible named Ehud? In Judges 3, he was one of Israel’s earliest judges. People often think only strong people can do great things. Not Ehud! As a left-handed bureaucrat, He proves that God uses Weak People to do Great Things. Imagine what God can do with you! Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Dr. Jay and Amazing Larry continue their deep dive into why women are leaving the church. Using Genesis, they discuss “How did God originally design men and women to function together? How does that initial design inform how women can function in the Christian community?” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Generally speaking, there are some surveys that reveal that women are checking out of congregational life. Why is that? Dr. Jay (the Truth Barista) and Amazing Larry begin an honest and challenging discussion about this very important issue of our day. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

In this episode, Amazing Larry slings some great questions at Dr. Jay Christianson about a selection of scriptures. Yup, it’s time for “Stump the Truth Barista!” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Why are the sins of so many leaders in contemporary Christian churches and ministries being exposed today? Well known leaders are falling right and left. Dr. Jay presents a fascinating take on this as the Lord purifying and preparing His people, especially those who strive to live close to the Spirit, i.e., the Spirit-filled movement. “Close to the Spirit, First to the Flame.” Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Oh, Dr. Jay and Amazing Lary aren’t done with the Sons of God (wicked spiritual beings) who produced the giants of Genesis 6 in the days of Noah. Will there be a resurgence of this type of wicked supernatural activity in the End Times which Jesus said would be like the Days of Noah? While this would be catastrophic, we’ll have to wait and see. Frothy Thoughts with the Truth Barista Visit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth Barista Check out the Frothy Thoughts Blog! Check out The Truth Barista Books! Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!