Send us a text In this episode we eat on TWO threefold charges given to Joshua in Joshua 1. We've talked several times about the amazing promise that God will never leave us but do we ever consider what he's emphasized for us to do and to be? 1. "Be Strong and Courageous!" 2. "Be careful to follow God's word!"
Send us a text In this episode we eat on three situations from God's word that would have seemed like it never would have ended...until...it did! Hold on! Hang tight! Sometimes in life our circumstances can feel like it's never going to end. We ask, "When will this end?" or "When will this get better?" And then it does. Welcome to day 41! But we need not forget who was with us all along the way. GOD!
Send us a text In this episode we eat on a really well known passage from Jesus sermon on the mount from Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Have you ever considered that this isn't just a do this (shine your light)? But rather this is a DO THIS...SO THAT...AS A RESULT teaching from Jesus. Your 44 in this episode...through the way you live your life let the name of Jesus be NAMEDROPPED to each and every person you co...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the great comfort of God continually saying "I Got YOU!" From the very beginning we see God say to men like Moses (who doubted, questioned and lacked confidence)... "I Got You!" And what's more, He does! Or how about with David? A man who had the confidence but was overlooked by so many others. A man considered to be just a little shepherd boy. A man many saw as a nobody. And yet God says I want HIM! And more than that, through a story like David and Goli...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the idea of OPEN FOCUS. In these lives we live it is so natural for us to fixate and to focus on problems and issues that arise but where does that leave us? Usually tense, anxious, and in a position where we MISS everything else. By looking at Hebrews 12 and Matthew 6, we learn that really we should take an OPEN FOCUS away from myself and away from the 90mph fastballs of life and it is then that we can truly see EVERYTHING!...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on these moments in this race we run where "sin is crouching at the door". It builds...it's there...it's right around the corner. What do we choose to do in these moments? God says it is right here in these moments where we should...RUN!!!! - Genesis 4 Listen and subscribe here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=FuDe6d38QFayNWmy_5naMw YouTube: https://yout...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on these moments in this race we run where "sin is crouching at the door". It builds...it's there...it's right around the corner. What do we choose to do in these moments? God says it is right here in these moments where we should...RUN!!!! David - 2 Samuel 11 - Did he run (flee, escape, retreat) or did he run (towards and to the sin)? Joseph - Genesis 39 - Did he run (flee, escape, retreat) or did he run (towards and to the sin)? Listen and subscribe here: ...
Send us a text In this episode we look into the choice we make each and everyday to CHOOSE happy! Unfortunately, we often choose wrong and in the words of Paul from Philippians 4 "dwell on" all the wrong things. We have a choice each and everyday to dwell on the right, lovely, pure and excellent things. The question is...will we? Listen and subscribe here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=FuD...
Send us a text What is the "IT" factor in the life of a Christian? What is it that keeps someone upright and moving towards the finish line? In this episode we look at the life of Paul and all that he wrote in scripture about perseverence and how we too should be people that have the "IT" Factor by persevering. Listen and subscribe here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=FuDe6d38QFayNWmy_5naMw...
Send us a text If you could go back and say three words to your 18 year old self, what would you say? Whether it be a financial tip you'd give yourself or do this and not that, there are zero doubts that all of us would choose to say something to our 18 year old selves that would be life changing. In this episode we look at the last three words that Jesus said as He breathed His last and how those three words change EVERYTHING for us. Listen and Subscribe here to the 44 Podcast: The 44 Facebook ...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on this commonly used word in the Psalms "Selah." What does it mean and what was it's purpose then in the Psalms? Through looking at the 71 times it is used in the Psalms and the 3 times it is used in Habakkuk, is there any application we can make today to this mysterious word? YES! Listen and Subscribe here to the 44 Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQ...
Send us a text In this episode we look into what God's word says about the instrument in worship. Is it authorized? Should we use the instrument when we worship? Is this one of those things that God left up to man to decide and to bring whatever we want into the worship? Didn't God authorize instruments to be played in the OT? If He did then what is so wrong with using it now? I don't know...Let's EAT! Matthew 26:30 Acts 16:25 Romans 15:9 1 Corinthians 14:15 Ephesians 5:19 Colossians 3:16 Hebrew...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on a study that can be found here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9377507/ This study gets its name from THE Solomon we can read about in scripture and explores the glaring hole between man's ability to advise or give wisdom to others vs. applying the very same advice or wisdom they give to their own life. We will look into the WHY - Why is it that we can think more clearly and have more discernment and wisdom when it comes to other peoples prob...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the question of whether or not God says it to be ok that we don't take part in sharing in the mission and purpose Jesus was sent which was to "seek and save the lost." While we sometimes feel like this is not a job we can do or it is a mission that only a few that are set aside for this work, is that what God says? NO! And if you haven't, well...Jesus teaches us to start right now! Ephesians 4:1-16 Luke 13:6-9 John 4:35-36 May we ALL stand before the Lord...
Send us a text In this episode we feast on the story of Elisha, two bears and the 42 young men that is recorded in 2 Kings 2. Why is this story even included in scripture? Why is it important? What are the timeless principles that we can learn from an odd story like this? Listen and subscribe here to the 44 Podcast. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=G8sFiZccTm65XZpPZQs8Og YouTube: https://yout...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on Acts 27 and the recorded story of Paul's shipwreck. In the midst of life what are you anchored to? What are you teaching your kids to anchor their lives to? Through this story and the words of Paul we will look into four anchors that hold. 1. God 2. Faith 3. The Church 4. The Word of God Listen and subscribe here to the 44 Podcast. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTB...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on what it means to choose Joy and to choose daily to project the kind of Joy that can be " heard from afar ." In this episode we will look into the story of Nehemiah and the dedication of the wall that takes place and make application to what is recorded there in 12:43. Will YOU choose JOY?? Listen and subscribe here to the 44 Podcast. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRv...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on God's word and what it says about the REAL battle we should be fighting each day. As 2024 begins, let us not be deceived into thinking we fight against flesh and blood enemies but rather as Paul addresses in Ephesians 6:12 " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms ." What should we do? How do we fi...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on God's word and what it says about the reality of death and how we can be resolute in the opportunities in front of us NOW to speak and to show people how much we love them. We also talk about how taking action now is what can alleviate us from the regret that comes later when it comes to relationships and those closest to us. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 Ecclesiastes 7:1-3 Proverbs 16:24 TedTalk - The Profound Power of Gratitude and "Living Eulogies" https://youtu....
Send us a text In this episode we feast on the this Sinner’s Prayer and whether or not we see this as a response to the Gospel in the word of God. We will look at the response from the thousands gathered on the day of Pentecost to Peter’s sermon in Acts 2, the response from the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8 and the response from the Philipian Jailer in Acts 16. Did these repeat a sinner’s prayer to obey the gospel? Eat up! Listen and subscribe here. YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfK0l...
Send us a text In this episode we feast on the words from Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3 & 4... 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; ...
Send us a text In this episode we feast on what it means when Jesus says in John 4:23-24 that " true worshipers must worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth. " Some of the questions answered in this episode are... What is worship? What is spirit? What is truth? Is it ok by God to miss one half of this? When we do not worship in spirit AND truth, what should be done? *Reference not discussed but mentioned is 2 Kings 22.*...
Send us a text In this episode we feast on the Christian's RESPONSIBILITY (Kuleana) to be "steadfast, immovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord."
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the guaranteed victory that we have through Jesus. How much will we win by? Matthew 16:18 Matthew 28:18-20
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the importance of giving thanks. Luke 17:11-19 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came bac...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the connection between "not existing for yourself" and how that allows great opportunity for growth. Acts 2:42-47 John 3:16 "To not exist for yourself is a beautiful thing...AND...to not exist for yourself is a growth thing."
Send us a text In this episode we eat on the following passage from 1 Timothy 2:1-2. 1 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.
Send us a text In this episode we feast on God's word about what should be for us a relentless pursuit of peace. 2 Corinthians 13:11 - “ Rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in PEACE…” 2 Timothy 2:22 - “Flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and PEACE.” Psalm 34:14 - “Depart from evil and do good; Seek PEACE and pursue it.”...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on falling more in love with Jesus through SEEING RED. Revelation 1:5 - To him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood. 1 John 1:7 - If we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Romans 3:23-25 - 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ ...
Send us a text In this episode we eat on what the true meaning is behind us praying to the Father through the Son. John 14:6 - “ I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father but through me. ” John 14:13 - “ Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it .”...
