Mark concludes this 3-part series on how storing up the love of Jesus in us helps enable us to love others, and how our loving interactions become more of a natural and automatic response. Mark explores some of the neuroscience behind this experiential process while looking more closely at how the "God Sighting" practice taught on the First Loved to Love weekends nurtures the process.
In Part Two of this 3-part series, Mark continues to explore the importance of "loving like Jesus" becoming an automatic part of our lives, that is "deeper in us". The more we are loved by Him and experience Him loving us, the more it will become a natural response to live and love like Him. Mark also shares a personal story of how this is developing in his own life.
In Part One of this 3-part series, Mark explores the importance of "loving like Jesus" becoming an automatic part of our lives, that is "deeper in us". The more we are loved by Him and experience Him loving us, the more it will become a natural response to live and love like Him.
Mark continues with a second podcast on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how learning to be LIKE Jesus really is learning to LOVE like Jesus. He discusses the "manner" or "feel" of love as expressed through our Triune God. At the core of discipleship is experience with a master, not just reading about how to be a disciple.
Mark shares his thoughts on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how learning to be LIKE Jesus really is learning to LOVE like Jesus. He points to examples where Paul invites others to "imitate him" because he is imitating Christ. At the core of discipleship is experience with a master, not just reading about how to be a disciple.
Mark continues discussing the topic of God not measuring up to our own standard and how the very act of this becomes an idol. At times we question why God did or did not do something. Why did he take my job away from me? Why didn't he save my spouse from cancer? Why doesn't he hear or answer my prayer? These questions overlook the fact that God is sovereign and his ways are beyond ours. If we're not careful we can twist who God is with our own ideas of who we think God should be.
At times we question why God did or did not do something. Why did he take my job away from me? Why didn't he save my spouse from cancer? Why doesn't he hear or answer my prayer? These questions overlook the fact that God is sovereign and his ways are beyond ours. In this podcast Mark talks about this and shares how if we're not careful we can twist who God is with our own ideas of who we think God should be, and then blame him when he doesn't measure up to our own standard.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark Fee interviews one of our long-time lead facilitators Joel Brady. Joel shares about his experience with FLM, how the practices have helped him gain more confidence in reaching out to people in love, and how it has become a regular way for him and his wife to share in God's love. THANK YOU, JOEL!
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark examines the well-known passage from Jeremiah 29:11 and how care needs to be taken when personalizing verses from the Bible (that is, putting them in first-person as God speaking to you directly).
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares a story of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us (even prophetically). We hope stories like this encourage and inspire you to love!
"...neither do I condemn you..." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the woman who was being accused of adultery. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it is vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
"...whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst..." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
"Martha, Martha, Martha . . . you are worried and upset about so many things." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the story of Jesus' visit to Mary and Martha. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark talks about ways to love God; that is to love God in the way HE wants us to love him -- "because he first loved us." This topic is the closing session in the First Loved to Love seminars.
Do you know that song that begins "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so"? Where in the Bible does Jesus actually say he loves you? In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on John 14:21. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
Mark takes a second look at the phrase "lead us not into temptation" from the Lord's Prayer with the hopes of clearing up any confusion. His original discussion of this appeared on the final installment of the 4-part series on the Lord's Prayer.
In this episode, Mark begins to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus, starting with Matthew 11 where Jesus invites us to into a place of rest for our souls. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. And the only ways to experience love is through words and actions.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares two more stories of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us (even as acts of prophecy). We hope these stories encourage and inspire you to love!
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares a testimonial from someone who has been experiencing God's love through the "God Sighting" practice. We hope this story encourages and inspires you to love as loved and be looking every day for ways in which you can love one another!
In this final installment of the 4-part series on the Lord's Prayer, Mark looks at the sometimes confusing phrase "lead us not into temptation".
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues walking through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "give us this day our daily bread."
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues walking through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the line "on earth as it is in heaven."
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark takes a look at the Lord's Prayer and how "Our Father" connects us all as God's family.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares two stories of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us - even to the point of potentially saving a life. We hope these stories encourage and inspire you to love!
Mark shares a poem about the power of words and discusses how words can deeply harm us. It is vital as disciples of Jesus to use words of love . . . "as he has loved us".
Mark shares two personal experiences of encouragement to demonstrate the great value and power of loving one another with words.
The conclusion of a three-part interview series with a participant from one of our recent First Loved to Love retreats at The Farm in Greenwich, CT. Megan Fitzgerald was a first-time attendee and shares how experiencing God's love through others in a tangible way has spurred her on to love others throughout her daily life.
Part 2 of a three-part interview series with a participant from one of our recent First Loved to Love retreats at The Farm in Greenwich, CT. Megan Fitzgerald was a first-time attendee and shares how the Lord "lavished His love" on her through the teaching and exercises, but especially how she experienced the Lord love her through others on the weekend.
This week begins a three-part interview series with a participant from one of our recent First Loved to Love retreats at The Farm in Greenwich, CT. Megan Fitzgerald was a first-time attendee and shares how the Lord "lavished His love" on her through the teaching and exercises, but especially how she experienced the Lord love her through others on the weekend.
In this First Loved podcast, Mark shares a few recent stories of how the Lord is "lavishing His love" on others through the ministry. What a blessing to be a part of God's Kingdom work! Thank you all who support and encourage this ministry. We hope these stories encourage and inspire you!
