What if Christians were the most unoffendable group of people in the world? in America? Wouldn't people take notice? Not only is it a good ploy to get people's attention, it's also biblical. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Have you been feeling uneasy over the last three months? Maybe that's you hungering and thirsting for righteousness. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
According to the rules of this world, it's the bold, brutal, and brave. But Jesus says, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Another recommendation for yo today. This time it's Just Mercy. The movie is now available to watch for free. Check this website to see where you can view it: https://www.justmercyfilm.com/ And this film is based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption . Check your local area before Amazon: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780812984965 Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become avail...
If it's true that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps 34) and if the church answers the call to mourn with those who mourn (Rom 12), then those who mourn truly are blessed, for they will be comforted. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Stu Garrard is the former guitarist for the band Delirious. Remember them? Shortly after the band broke up Stu set out on what he called "The Beatitudes Project." The project included an album from a wide variety of artists, a movie, and a book. The book is entitled Words from the Hill: An Invitation to the Unexpected. Today, Dave shares his thoughts on the book and how it impacted him. Get the book or stream the film here: https://www.thebeatitudesproject.com/ Be sure to follow the podcast on S...
Today we look at the first of the beatitudes. Jesus gives out 8 pronouncements of blessing to begin the Sermon on the Mount. Who is blessed may be surprising to you. But God is always surprising us with who he draws near to. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Even in the midst of our powerlessness, we do not need to despair. God is always on our side, even in the midst of our failure.
We are certainly not to be a reckless people, but as people who are called to be living sacrifices we may not have safety as our top priority.
Fear is a lousy driver in all its forms. Today we take a look at a man uniquely acquainted with the power of God, who allows fear to drive him to despair.
Bitterness can be justified or completely contrived. But as the Jesus showed his apostles, they remind us that we must put away all bitterness.
Your Job Matters. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
We are citizens of heaven, but what did Paul mean by this when he said it to the church in Philippi? It may not be exactly what you think. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Pastor Mark takes us to the book of Jeremiah for an ever timely message that we are never alone. Regardless of what situation we find ourselves in and regardless of what we've done, the presence, power, and work of God is available to us. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
We often look for peace in relationships and outside sources. Today's devotional takes us to Isaiah where we are told that God will keep us in perfect peace. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Pastor Mark takes us to Ephesians to remind us that the battles we are fighting aren't against flesh and blood, but we have to be ready to take a stand against the schemes of the devil. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
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We've all felt anger before. You may have even described your anger as righteous. But what if righteous anger is a myth? We still feel angry at times, so what are we supposed to do with it? We'll go to Ephesians and see what Paul suggests we do. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
If you're like me, you're accustomed to pretending to know more than you actually know. There are good and bad reasons to do this, but it's mostly pride. And Paul tells the church in Corinth that when he came to them he decided to know nothing other than Christ crucified. Maybe instead of pretending to know more, we need to decide to know less. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Discouragement is a very real enemy. Once filled with passion with no actual obstacles in our way, the smallest discouragement can stop us in our tracks. How can we hold onto the exhortation from Paul to never give up? Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
In Ephesians, Paul's encouragement to us is to be wise. Telling us to be tuned in to God's will for our lives. This isn't the advice we give one another or ourselves. We'd rather be popular, successful, rich, etc. How can we make the most of every opportunity? Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
We've taken a look at praying through scripture, praying other people's words, and now we look at praying without words. If prayer is a means to help us connect with the Spirit of God, we cannot just pray by speaking words. That's not how relationships work. We need to give room for the Spirit to reply.
I'm not sure when it happened, but there seems to be this prevailing thought that our prayers must be unique and spontaneous or else they don't count. Those types of prayers are great, but if that's the only way we pray we put undue pressure on ourselves and make ourselves and our emotions the center of our prayers. There is much to be gained by borrowing the prayers of those who have come before us. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all ne...
Jesus' disciples asked him how to pray and disciples of Jesus are still asking that question today. I've found that many are hesitant to share specifics on how they pray. We are encouraged to do it, but we aren't told how. If, like me, prayer doesn't come naturally to you this can make your prayer life a constant struggle. We'll spend three days looking at three different ways to pray in hopes of helping you incorporate them into your own practices. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , App...
Comparison kills contentment, relationship, and every good effort. Yet comparison is something we all partake in. In fact, comparison is the water we swim in. How do we work to kill comparison before it kills us? Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Paul's familiar words in Philippians 4 tell us of a peace that is beyond human understand, yet it is accessible to us. How can we tap into that peace? Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
Remember the time before smartphones? At least twice a year you had to actually set your clocks. You had to do something about it, it didn't just happen. And even now you may have microwave, oven, or clocks in your car that you manually have to set to make sure they are oriented correctly. In Colossians, Paul says we have been given the calling and the power to set our heart and minds in the right direction. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receiv...
Most of the time we end up falling prey to our circumstances. Good circumstances lead to us feeling good, bad circumstances lead to us feeling bad. But I bet there have been moments in your life where your emotions were not tied to your circumstances. When we recognize our real enemy, we can lean into the Spirit of God and transcend our circumstances. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
The goal of spiritual disciplines is not to do them for their own sake, but to be like a tree planted by streams of water. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
When our hope is placed in Christ we can rejoice always, even in the midst of our sufferings. Paul and James explain why. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts to receive all new episodes as they become available....
