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An infographic titled The King We Did Not Expect: Understanding Jesus’ Triumphal Entry. The graphic is divided into sections comparing human expectations with spiritual reality. On the left, titled The Crowd’s Desire: A Political Conqueror, a warrior is shown on a white horse with a crown and sword. Bullet points include Worldly Power, Military Victory, and Personal Agendas. On the right, titled Jesus’ Reality: A Humble Servant, Jesus is shown riding a donkey while people lay down cloaks. Bullet points include Spiritual Restoration, Sacrifice and Peace, and Servanthood. A center arrow notes that praise turns to silence and encourages moving beyond surface level enthusiasm. The bottom displays three numbered steps: 1. Lay down personal agendas. 2. Embrace the gospel’s peace. 3. Witness both hosannas and the cross. An icon of palm branches transitions into three crosses representing the resurrection.

The King We Did Not Expect

April 28, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

A Palm Sunday Bible study from Matthew 21:1-11 on the difference between the king people wanted and the King Jesus actually is.

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 50: Which entry are you paying attention to?

April 28, 2026 by brentlacydotcom
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Rural Thinktank Episode 49: What’s Your Story?

April 28, 2026 by brentlacydotcom
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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 48: Who are you, really?

April 28, 2026 by brentlacydotcom
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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 47: Does it look like the Neighborhood?

April 28, 2026 by brentlacydotcom
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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 30: The Bible is Bizarre

April 28, 2026 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given 1/19/2020 at Bloomingdale Christian Church in Bloomingdale, Indiana.  This covers some of the odd passages that we find in the Bible and how we can see how God cares for us through them, and what theses passages tell us about ourselves

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Rural Thinktank Episode 25: The Corvette in the Barn

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given at Bainbridge Christian Church in Bainbridge, Indiana on 12/29/2019.  Focal Passage: I John 1:1-10 The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of …

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Rural Thanktank Podcast Episode 20: Epic Fails: Bible Edition – Part II

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given 11/24/2019 at Bloomingdale Friends Church, in Bloomingdale, Indiana. EPIC fails: Bible Edition. Part II We will be looking at how God used people in spite of their personalities, backgrounds and failures. Week 2 – Fear, Doubt and Past Shame  – We will be looking at Moses, Thomas, Gideon, Peter (Again!), Paul, …

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Rural Thanktank Podcast Episode 19: Epic Fails: Bible Edition – Part I

March 12, 2020 by brentlacydotcom

This is a message given 11/17/2019 at Bloomingdale Friends Church, in Bloomingdale, Indiana.  EPIC fails: Bible Edition. Part I We will be looking at how God used people in spite of their personalities, backgrounds and failures. Week 1 – Lust, Pride and, Lies – We will be looking at King David, Baalam, Samson, Peter, Jacob and …

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What is the Rural Think Tank?

August 23, 2019 by brentlacydotcom

In the latest episode of the Rural Think Tank Podcast, I discuss the history and purpose of the Rural Think Tank.

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