Find hope and inspiration every weekday with the Bible Boost podcast from Reverend George Penk. Each episode looks at a brief passage of Scripture for some encouragement.Â

Waiting can be hard, but it strengthens our trust in God and shapes our character. Today’s verses: Psalm 27:13-14 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul uses three striking images to show us what faithful discipleship looks like. Today’s verses: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk You can reach out by email at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As followers of Jesus, our lives belong to God – and that shapes everything we do. Today’s verses: Mark 12:15-17 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to connect by email, my address is george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slow, steady growth is still real progress. Today’s verse: 2 Peter 3:18 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God’s peace is stronger than any earthly protection. Today’s verses: Philippians 4:6-7 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life can feel dark at times, but the light of Christ still shines. Today’s verses: John 1:4-5 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk You can reach out by email at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing better than running the race God has set before us. Today’s verses: Hebrews 12:1-2 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to connect by email, my address is george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we grasp the depth of God’s forgiveness towards us, it becomes easier to extend forgiveness to others. Today’s verses: Matthew 6:14-15 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may not like getting older, but God promises to carry and care for us through every stage of life. Today’s verse: Isaiah 46:4 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes people refuse to believe even when the evidence is right in front of them. This is something Jesus himself experienced. Today’s verses: John 12:37-38 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk You can reach out by email at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God will use our challenges to equip and strengthen us. Today’s verses: James 1:2-4 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to connect by email, my address is george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in the gospels experienced change when they went to Jesus. We can do the same. Today’s verses: Matthew 8:2,5-6 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible tells the sweeping story of God and his people – and invites us to step into that story ourselves. Today’s verses: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even Jesus’ own family misunderstood him at times. We’re in good company when people don’t ‘get’ our faith. Today’s verses: Mark 3:20-21 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk You can reach out by email at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man healed in Jesus’ name responded with joy and praise – a model for how we receive God’s work in our lives. Today’s verses: Acts 3:8-10 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to connect by email, my address is george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The way we understand God’s character shapes how we pray. Today’s verses: Psalm 145:8-9 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman searched tirelessly for her lost wedding ring. Jesus searches for us. Today’s verses: Luke 15:8-10 For more short reflections and daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David fulfilled God’s purpose in his generation. We’re called to do the same in ours. Today’s verses: Acts 13:34-37 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk You can reach out by email at george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God welcomes your prayers and hears when you call. Today’s verses: Luke 11:9-10 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The faith that saves us is a faith that transforms us. Today’s verses: James 2:17-19 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul was ready to suffer for Jesus because he knew faithfulness mattered most. Today’s verses: Acts 21:12-14 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s turn away from pride and choose the way of humility. Today’s verses: 1 Peter 5:5-6 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Holy Spirit gives us the strength to keep going. Today’s verses: John 16:13-14 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus is supreme, powerful, and worthy of our worship. Today’s verses: Hebrews 1:3-4 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our identity is found in God – not in what others think of us. Today’s verses: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don’t have to manufacture our own resilience. Our strength comes from God. Today’s verses: Psalm 28:6-8 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we’re under attack, we hold up the shield of faith. We trust the God who protects us. Today’s verses: Ephesians 6:14-17 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God answers our prayers – sometimes in quiet ways, sometimes in astonishing ones. Today’s verses: 1 John 5:14-15 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a meaningful life look like? Micah 6:8 gives a simple, powerful answer. Today’s verse: Micah 6:8 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life is hard, Ascension Day offers a profound comfort. Today’s verses: Acts 1:9-11 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus knows your story and meets you with compassion. Today’s verses: John 5:6-9 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God sees. God strengthens. And God brings the harvest. Today’s verses: Galatians 6:9-10 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we speak well of others, we have to mean what we say. Today’s verses: Acts 24:2-5 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wedding at Cana reveals a God whose love is generous and overflowing. Today’s verses: John 2:9-10 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ancient words of Isaiah 41 are still words of comfort for us today. Today’s verse: Isaiah 41:10 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God doesn’t make mistakes. Today’s verses: Psalm 139:13-16 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don’t just avoid harm. We actively pursue what’s good. Today’s verse: 1 Corinthians 10:23 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through Jesus, we are abundantly free. Today’s verses: Ephesians 1:6-8 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The God who encouraged Paul in Corinth is the same God who stands with you now. Today’s verses: Acts 18:9-11 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The same God who led his people through the wilderness now leads us by his Spirit. Today’s verses: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even our casual words can be prayers in God’s presence. Today’s verses: Malachi 3:16-17 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus reveals a God who heals, restores, and welcomes. Today’s verses: Matthew 8:1-3 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The blood of Jesus reaches every corner of our lives. Today’s verses: 1 John 1:5-7 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We grow stronger when we show up for each other. Today’s verses: Hebrews 10:24-25 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God should be the supreme value in our lives, above everything else. Today’s verses: Luke 11:2-4 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can keep God’s promises close when life gets rough. Today’s verses: Job 38:29-30 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God’s pursuit is gracious, tender, and full of mercy. Today’s verses: Genesis 3:8-9; Psalm 139:1-3; Psalm 23:6 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian discipleship is not supposed to be a hidden identity. Today’s verse: Luke 8:16 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can’t choose how long we live, but we can choose how we live. Today’s verses: Psalm 90:12-14 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus marvelled at the faith of an unlikely person. Today’s verses: Matthew 8:8-10 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look for the fresh work of God, even in places that feel dry or barren. Today’s verses: Isaiah 43:18-19 If you like Bible Boost, check out the Seven-Minute Sermon podcast! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.