Spiritual Rants

  This is my new serial novel, "The Further End-times Adventures Of Verb McCracken."   It's the story of an itinerant preacher, Verb McCracken.  Hell breaks out on earth right before time ends.  He is called to preach at seven churches who bear an eerie resemblance to the churches in Revelation 2 and 3.  This is his story. The stories can be found at http://spiritualrants.com The book is voiced by its author, Jerry Rothauser.  

This is my new serial novel, "The Further End-times Adventures Of Verb McCracken."   It's the story of an itinerant preacher, Verb McCracken.  Hell breaks out on earth right before time ends.  He is called to preach at seven churches who bear an eerie resemblance to the churches in Revelation 2 and 3.  This is his story. The stories can be found at http://spiritualrants.com The book is voiced by its author, Jerry Rothauser.  

Would you like to have a new self this year?   2 Cor. 5:17  "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, [he is] a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."   Also, check out Rom. 8:9, 11, 14; 1 Cor. 2:14; 3:1; Ps. 139:23-24  (NIV, but I said NASB) also Eph. 5:18; Gal. 5:16; Eph. 4:30; I Thess. 5:19 Read more at http://spiritualrants.com If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks! Look for my novel in the podcast and blog starting next year!

Weekly commentary keyed to the One Year Bible readings.  Help with interpretation and application.  Created for those reading through the entire Bible for the first time starting in Genesis and finishing with Revelation.  Includes devotions and emphasis on Psalms and Proverbs. Weekly podcasts are keyed to the days of the week as are the One Year Bible readings. Read more at http://jerryrothauser.com

Weekly commentary keyed to the One Year Bible readings.  Help with interpretation and application.  Created for those reading through the entire Bible for the first time starting in Genesis and finishing with Revelation.  Includes devotions and emphasis on Psalms and Proverbs. Weekly podcasts are keyed to the days of the week as are the One Year Bible readings.

Do you want world peace?  How about just peace in your own life? Isa. 9:6, " . . . And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."   Also, check out John 14:27; John 16:33; Is. 65:25; Rev. 20:4,6   Read more at http://spiritualrants.com If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!

Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for Week 52 (Dec. 24-31)  Zec. 5:12-Mal. 4:6 Rev. 15:1-22:21 Ps. 143:1-150:6 Proverbs 30:24-31:31   The story of the Priest Joshua Is it right to tithe? Religious and political Babylon What will Heaven be like? Read more at SpiritualRants.com

Do you think of God as your Father?   Isa. 9:6, " . . . And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."   Also, check out John 10:29-30; Matt. 6:9; John 17:1; Gal. 1:1   Read more at http://spiritualrants.com If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!

Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for  Week 51 (Dec. 17-23)  Nah. 1:1-Zec. 5:11 Rev. 8:1-14:20 Ps. 136:1-142:7 Proverbs 30:7-23 The future promise for Israel Is the Lord with you? The Antichrist and 666   Check out my blogs on SpiritualRants.com

Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for  Week 50 (Dec. 10-16)  Amos 1:1-Mic. 7:20immorality Rev. 2:1-7:17 Ps. 129:1-135:21 Proverbs 29:19-30:6   The prophecies of a fig-picker about injustice and conspicuous consumption Is Jonah the tale of a whale or just a whale of a tale? Are we in the end of the end times?   Check out my blogs on SpiritualRants.com

How strong is God?  Strong enough to help you? Isa. 9:6, "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Also, check out Isa. 41:10; Zeph. 3:17; Ps. 71:20-21;Matt. 6:33-34 Read more at http://spiritualrants.com If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!

What is the best Christmas gift you've ever received? Isa. 9:6, "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Also, check out 1 Cor. 2:12; James 1:5; Rom. 8:9, 11; 1 John 2:27 Read more at http://spiritualrants.com If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!

Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for Week 49 (Dec. 3-9)  Daniel 11:2-Joel 3:21 1 John 3:7-Rev.1:20 Ps. 122:1-128:6 Proverbs 29:1-18   Why the minor prophets weren't so minor Why super-knowledge is not so smart When the "Day of the Lord" is   Check out my blogs on SpiritualRants.com

It's difficult when good things happen to you. Can you give thanks to God when even really good things happen to you? Ps. 118:24, "This is the day which the LORD has made; This is the day which the LORD has made;  Let us arejoice and be glad in it."   Read more at http://spiritualrants.com If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks! Read more at http://spiritualrants.com

Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for Week 47 (Nov. 19-25)  Ezekiel  39:1-Daniel 2:23 James 2:18-1 Pet. 4:6 Ps. 118:1-119:80 Proverbs 28:2-14   Week 48 (Nov. 26-Dec. 2)  Daniel 2:24-11:1 1 Pet. 4:7-1 John 3:6 Ps. 119:80-121:8 Proverbs 28:15-28     Why Dan. 9:24-27 may be the most "mind-blowing" Scriptures in the entire Bible. Is suffering irrelevant or irreverent? The stories about My Shack, Your Shack, and a Bungalow.

It's difficult when bad things happen.  But can you give thanks to God when good things happen? Heb. 13:15 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.   Read more at http://spiritualrants.com   If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!

  Spiritual Rants: Faith That Works   Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for Week 46 (Nov. 12-18)  Ezekiel 24:1-38:23 Hebrews 11:1-James 2:17 Ps. 110:1-117:2 Proverbs 27:14-28:1 Should church members "carry" guns? What does it mean to have a "new heart and a new spirit"? What is the heart of Christian marriage? How do "works" and "faith" work together like a horse and carriage?   Read more at spiritualrants.com

Are you going to the polls?  Can you give thanks no matter whoever is elected? Ps. 105:1-4;  1 Timothy 2:1-3 Psa. 105:1-4   Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.  2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.  3 Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.  4 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually 1Tim. 2:1-3   I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—  2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior,    Read more at http://spiritualrants.com   If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!

  Spiritual Rants: New!   Spiritual Rants is a podcast to guide first-time Bible readers through  1) the most sensational portions of the Bible 2)  the most important theological sections and 3)  the most difficult passages in the Bible   This week's podcast are based on the One Year Readings for Week 45 (Nov. 5-11)  Ezekiel  12:1-23:49 (24) Hebrews 7:1-10:39 (11) Ps. 105:37-109:31 (110) Proverbs 27:3-13 What does the new covenant mean for us today? Would you like to have a new heart and a new spirit? Should you ever help anyone with a loan? Read more at spiritualrants.com

How can we give thanks even if the worst things happen? Colossians 3:17 "Whatever you do in word or deed,  [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father."   Read more at http://spiritualrants.com   If you like Spiritual Rants, please write a review on iTunes that will help others to find it and encourage the pastor who creates it. Thanks!