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When you're on your way home from travelling, and have been gone a while, there's nothing like getting close to home. You can see the familiar sights, hear familiar sounds, even smell familiar things. It keeps you going, and encourages you to finish the journey and get home! Life on earth is like that. We're on a journey here, but our real home is with God. He's put that home in our hearts, and the closer we come, the more we will long for it. Keeping our real home as our focus helps us through life's journey, with all its highs and lows. It's easy to be sidetracked along the way. This scripture passage helps us keep our home in view!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

We love sharing with people the places we've been, things we've done, stuff we've accomplished. There are things in this world that have brought us joy that we want to share with others. But when we focus on sharing with everyone what we have done or accomplished, it can turn into a competition as to who has done or seen the most. And truth be told, all these things can only bring joy for so long. If we think things we have done have brought us joy, there is something that was done for us that brought us a greater joy than anything we've done or experienced. Unspeakable joy. And when we know this joy, believe it, celebrate it, it changes everything.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Have you ever felt like you really didn't fit in or belong in the place you are? Cheering for the wrong team in the wrong stadium? All dressed up while everyone else is casual? Excited about something no one else is? We live in a post-Christian world. The viewpoints prevalent in this world are a world apart from the viewpoint God gives us in His Word. That means, in this world, we stick out. Stand out. Shine like stars in a very dark sky. As we hold onto God's Word and hold it out for other people to see, we will shine like stars in people's lives. Imagine what a difference it makes in a dark night sky to see a bright light shining forth! We can make a difference in the lives of others, just like Jesus made a difference in ours. Let's shine like stars!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

In this world, it seems that it is important to show everyone who you are, what you have accomplished, what you deserve. Someone has to speak up for you, and it might have to be you! If you aren't watching out for yourself, who is going to? But the greatest possible contradiction to this is the heart and core of the Bible. We must humble ourselves if we are to be exalted. Put the interests of others before ours? But if we do that, then who will take care of us? Who? Jesus will. The very one who showed us what it means to humble Himself for our good. The One who gave us life by doing so. So, let's imitate Him. Let's learn what a truly great life is – it begins with making ourselves lowly.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

What does it look like to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? It means living in such a way that shows Jesus is worth something to you. It looks like walking with, loving with, and doing life with those who are different than you, because Christ binds you together. It looks like striving together to make Christ known because Christ motivates you. It looks like standing with courage against all oppressors, because Christ secures you. To live is Christ. To Die is gain. Have you found Christ worth living for, dying for, worth casting all away for? That is what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To live is Christ. To die is gain. It's a win-win!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Letting God's light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn't, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

In this past week Jesus' immense love for us has been made clearly known to us as we remembered the suffering and death he faced for our sins.  Today Jesus' immense power is made known to us as we remember how he rose from the grave in triumph and victory.Whatever darkness “Friday” brings ends on Easter Sunday. Because Jesus is alive, Sunday changes everything-life, death, hope, joy, your perspective on every day, and your forever. EVERYTHING! Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

It was the price spoken of in ancient prophecies and confirmed in the New Testament events – flesh and blood, given over to pain and suffering. The flesh and blood that formed a new agreement and promised a new pledge from God to his people – the pledge that forgiveness is complete and no more sacrifice is necessary for a relationship with God. It is the price we see again and again, as we approach the table where Jesus presents his body and blood as the assurance of that forgiveness. Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

That week in Jerusalem was unlike any other. When Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, the crowds erupted with excitement, waving palm branches and shouting praises. They sang, “Hosanna!” and celebrated His arrival, but the truth is, they didn't fully understand what was happening. By the end of the week, those same crowds changed their tune. They cried out for His crucifixion, shouting for His death.No one truly understood what was happening that week—no one except Jesus. Jesus knew exactly what He was walking into. He knew the betrayal, the suffering, and the cross that awaited Him. But He also knew why He was doing it. Jesus willingly embraced condemnation so that the condemned—us—could go free.Think about that for a moment. Jesus, the innocent one, stood in our place. He took the punishment we deserved so that we could receive the freedom we could never earn. He didn't have to do it, but He chose to—because He loves us that much.So today, as we reflect on that incredible week, let's thank God that Jesus understood what no one else did. Let's thank Him for His willingness to walk the road to the cross, for His sacrifice, and for the freedom He offers to everyone who believes in Him.This is the heart of the Gospel: Jesus was condemned so that the condemned can go free. And because of Him, we're invited into a freedom that is eternal, unshakable, and filled with hope.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

We are often called upon to take a stand and make a statement witnessing about our relationship to our Savior. Peter had that opportunity and notoriously failed. Why? Peter had his eyes on the wrong place and built his faith on the wrong thing. God grant us such a faith that will not fail because it is built on him who will not fail us.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Two things in life are certain—death and taxes. Taxes are due in just a few weeks, and most of us are already preparing for that. But what about the other certainty? Death is something no one can predict. Who knows when it will overtake us? One thing is for sure: at that moment, we'll stand before the ultimate Judge of all.That might sound sobering or even intimidating, but there's incredible hope in what comes next. You see, for you, Jesus willingly stood before human judges and even God Himself. He, the ultimate Judge—the One who had every right to pass judgment—chose to be judged in your place. Think about that for a moment: the Judge of all the earth became the judged. He took on what we deserved so that we could stand justified before God.Because of what Jesus did, there's now a new certainty for those who trust in Him: “Death, taxes, and justification.” Justification means you're declared right with God—not because of what you've done, but because of what Jesus has already done for you.So today, as you think about the things in life that are certain, consider this: Jesus made a way for you to face life's uncertainties with confidence and peace. He stood in your place so you could stand before God without fear. And that's the best certainty of all.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Everyone has their price. We're all chasing something—whether it's success, love, purpose, or peace—and we'll often pay almost any price to get it and keep it. But have you ever stopped to think about what price someone else might pay for you?Jesus had something incredible on His mind—you. He saw your worth and your potential, and He was willing to do whatever it took to make a way for you. When everyone else fled from the fight, when the cost was far too high for anyone else to pay, Jesus didn't back down. He stepped forward, rose up, and embraced the fight.Why? Because embracing the fight meant He could embrace you. He didn't run from the cost of love; He paid it in full so that you could be welcomed into His arms, forgiven and free.So, wherever you are in life, whatever you're chasing, take a moment to consider this: Someone already paid the highest price to give you something far greater than you could ever imagine. And today, you're invited to embrace Him, just as He has already embraced you.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Family ties are some of the closest and most powerful bonds we experience. We know the deep joys they bring—and the heartbreak when trust is broken. Few things are harder to mend than a shattered relationship, especially when one has been unfaithful.Yet, in a love greater than anything we've known, Jesus chose to bind Himself to us—not with a fragile promise, but with His own blood. Though we've often been unfaithful to God, He calls us family and becomes our brother. He remains faithful even when we falter. This is a bond unbroken, a love unshaken. A bond solidified by Jesus' blood.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

One For All | Ransom | Pastor Kevin BoushekWe were stuck in a mess we couldn't escape—trapped by fear of the cost, unwilling to pay it, and unable to find the way out. Deep down, we thought we could handle it on our own, but the truth? We couldn't. Only one could—and He already did. Jesus stepped in, paying the price we couldn't afford, wouldn't choose, and didn't even realize we needed. One Savior, one sacrifice, one ransom—for everyone who walks the earth. That changes everything.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

As you run your race, what do you find vital and essential in your life? What do you need - more than anything else? Can you find it here, in church, in the ashes, in the religious motions, rites, and ceremonies we employ and practice? Maybe, the better question to ask is what don't you need? Of what do you need to let go, give up? Guilt, shame, fear. Let Jesus take them. He is what you need. Find him and his mercy here, in worship. Let these ashes, these rites, and ceremonies refocus your heart on Jesus and his race to the cross for you. Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Anxiety is prevalent in so many people today. Worrisome thoughts fill our minds and it leads to a bodily response. As Christians, God's Word tells us again and again not to be anxious and not to worry. Why? Because  we have a God who is in control. More than that, we get to call this God Father. Just like a loving father  protects, provides, and loves his children, our Heavenly Father protects, provides, and loves us more than we could ever knowSupport the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

We're going to talk about sex! But it's not going to be a shameful, embarrassing conversation. God loves sex. He created it and designed it for our enjoyment. He loves it when we enjoy sex the way he designed it. But good sex takes work. It's not quite as movies and TV and porn represent it. Sex is a beautiful gift from God that can bring amazing blessings, but its power can also bring harm and pain when misused. Let's learn about God's beautiful gift of sex!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Depression feels so overwhelming. Many times, there's the feeling of having no hope. Here, we see the psalmist feel despair, his soul thirsting for the Lord. But then he talks to himself. Why am I so down? Even in this desperate situation, he is my Savior and my God.  If only that was the silver bullet. However, depression can be like a yo-yo; wrestling match in the mind. One minute we know our hope is in God. The next moment, we are back to despairing. Keeping God's Word in our mind, thinking about the hope we have, meditating on his promises, and the hope we have in him.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

How do Christians participate in the transgender conversation? How does God want Christians to feel about the topic, and more importantly, the people? Too often, the topic of transgender makes us think about ideologies, progressive societal trends, and angry debates. But what about people? How can we help people who struggle with transgender feelings? How does the gospel apply to this issue? God's Word will be our guide as we see how God gives us hope amidst the brokenness of our bodies and minds.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Families continue to be torn and ripped apart by sin - marriage struggles, forms of emotional or physical abuse, destructive parenting - it seems so hard to have a good, functional, loving, compassionate home life. The damage can last decades, even generations. Yet, God designed and created humanity for family function and family joy. How can we recapture that joy. Forgiveness. Compassion. And hard work under God's grace and truth.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

We live in a country of extremes. How many of us have seen online posts that rip apart those with opposing political views? We tend to avoid politics in conversations because we know how fast such a topic can cause anger to flare quickly, even between Christians. But what would it look like if we loved across the aisle? What if our focus was less about proving our political points and more about proclaiming the Savior who faced the ultimate injustice so he could make us citizens of his kingdom? This week, we explore how God's grace is the answer in our culture of divisive partisanship.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

As we celebrate Baptism Sunday, we rejoice that our true identity as children of God is a divine gift through baptism, not a self-made achievement. Baptism, empowered by God's Word, welcomes us into God's family and grants us a new, unshakeable identity beyond our achievements or status. Unlike our culture that insists on earning worth through personal success, we find our true value at the cross of Jesus. Because God has given us such an identity, we are clothed with Jesus and we have the greatest reason to live.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Who gets the final say in your life? That question is a matter of authority. In a culture where we are raised to live out our truth, the Bible calls us to the exact opposite. We conform ourselves to the truth of God's Word. That's what it means to call Jesus Lord.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

What is Christmas for?Christmas is for family – travels, reunions, people gathered at the table for meals that feed the body and conversations that warm the heart and souls.Christmas is for decorations – the lights that line our rooftops, figures and scenes that take residence in our lawns, ornaments that hang and sway from our tree branches, ribbons, and garland, and candles filled with the scent of pine.Christmas is for nostalgia – childhood memories remembered and recalled, films that evoke the emotions – joy and laughter, romance and heart-warmth and sentiment.Christmas is for giving. Yes, the gifts we give, but more importantly what we have been given. We've been given the greatest gift. We've been given forgiveness through God's Son who came into the world on Christmas.Christmas is for giving. It's our turn to give. And forgive. Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

What is Christmas for?Christmas is for family – travels, reunions, people gathered at the table for meals that feed the body and conversations that warm the heart and souls.Christmas is for decorations – the lights that line our rooftops, figures and scenes that take residence in our lawns, ornaments that hang and sway from our tree branches, ribbons, and garland, and candles filled with the scent of pine.Christmas is for nostalgia – childhood memories remembered and recalled, films that evoke the emotions – joy and laughter, romance and heart-warmth and sentiment.Christmas is for giving. Yes, the gifts we give, but more importantly what we have been given. We've been given the greatest gift. We've been given forgiveness through God's Son who came into the world on Christmas.Christmas is for giving. It's our turn to give. And forgive. Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

What is Christmas for?Christmas is for family – travels, reunions, people gathered at the table for meals that feed the body and conversations that warm the heart and souls.Christmas is for decorations – the lights that line our rooftops, figures and scenes that take residence in our lawns, ornaments that hang and sway from our tree branches, ribbons, and garland, and candles filled with the scent of pine.Christmas is for nostalgia – childhood memories remembered and recalled, films that evoke the emotions – joy and laughter, romance and heart-warmth and sentiment.Christmas is for giving. Yes, the gifts we give, but more importantly what we have been given. We've been given the greatest gift. We've been given forgiveness through God's Son who came into the world on Christmas.Christmas is for giving. It's our turn to give. And forgive. Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

What is Christmas for?Christmas is for family – travels, reunions, people gathered at the table for meals that feed the body and conversations that warm the heart and souls.Christmas is for decorations – the lights that line our rooftops, figures and scenes that take residence in our lawns, ornaments that hang and sway from our tree branches, ribbons, and garland, and candles filled with the scent of pine.Christmas is for nostalgia – childhood memories remembered and recalled, films that evoke the emotions – joy and laughter, romance and heart-warmth and sentiment.Christmas is for giving. Yes, the gifts we give, but more importantly what we have been given. We've been given the greatest gift. We've been given forgiveness through God's Son who came into the world on Christmas.Christmas is for giving. It's our turn to give. And forgive. Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Where have you been before?  What is your background and experiences?  These questions serve in evaluating candidates for leadership. They help us form our opinions, and the stronger the background and experiences, the better.  What we celebrate at Christmastime is the one whose background and experience answer all our questions and give us security and peace.  The one we worship and adore is begotten of the Father from eternity. He is worthy of all praise and glory, just as Mary sang in her song.  And he comes to be our shepherd. To stomp on the ancient serpent and old evil foe, and to watch with care and concern over all his flock.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

When your leader is strong, you are strong. When your leader is weak, fear and despair overtake his followers, because there will always be enemies and adversity. Fear and despair creeps into our lives because of the adversity and unknowns we face, but God calls you to rejoice, shout aloud, and sing, because your leader is a mighty warrior. Jesus came as an infant, lowly, and humble, yes, but he was a warrior with the might to overcome our greatest enemies – sin, death, hell, and Satan, who desires these for us. Since God has so delighted in us to send such a mighty warrior, we have nothing to fear. Instead, rejoice, shout, cheer, and sing for joy.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

The anticipation of a new leader comes with new expectations for those who follow.  Are we prepared in our own hearts to welcome the one for whom we prepare?  God's expectations stand for all time – they don't change. Which means, we must change. All change is hard. This change is impossible – for us. Thank God his grace and mercy never change. He sends the refiner – the one who applies the heat so that the silver is purified. Our God calls us to return to him in repentance, acknowledging our sin and letting it be burned away, and God returns to us to restore, to refine, and purify through the miracle of justification and faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit will continue to refine and purify us as God's holy children – purified silver in the hands of a master silversmith.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Lineage matters. Family trees tell us of the values and strengths. We might look at family members of the past to gain an understanding of a person in the present, and especially their pedigree when it comes to leadership. What if the family tree leaves much to be desired. What if there is weakness and immorality and brokenness there. This was the case with the family tree of the royal line of David and the ruling family of God's people. A tree that seemed to begin so strong, became filled with weak, diseased, and broken branches. Yet, God promised to raise up a righteous branch in that tree. One who would serve his people well, and this righteous branch is also your righteous Savior.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

“Eyes on the prize.” That axiom stresses that when pursuing some good goal, focus is important. You don't want distractions or a lack of self-discipline to keep you from obtaining whatever that prize might be. “Eyes on the prize.” You summon the willpower to fixate on that good thing. You let nothing divert your attention from obtaining the prize. The prize that we want most is spending eternity with Jesus. As the Church Year comes to a close, Jesus promises that he will come again “in clouds with great power and glory” to give us that prize. That prize will be so unbelievably good, it is worth fixating on. It merits our striving to set aside all that would distract us from Christ. Let us be ready. Let us keep watch. Let us live with our eyes on the skies.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling that others are watching you, trying to find something to criticize? We don't want others judging us. It is bad enough listening to the voice inside our own head, whispering that we aren't worthy. How do we overcome the fear of judgment? It begins by realizing that there is only one person whose opinion ultimately matters—the Judge. Everyone is going to live forever in one of two very different places. Where you spend eternity depends on a judgment that Jesus will render. This week we see why his judgment need not trigger any sort of anxiety. Judgment day is something we can joyfully anticipate. We can live free from the fear of judgment.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Perhaps you have heard the axiom, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” In other words, while you still can, use what you have in order to enjoy life to the fullest. If this life is all there is, St. Paul agrees that would be a good philosophy. Paul wrote, “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die'” (1 Corinthians 15:32). However, note the “if.” Paul was saying that the epicurean approach to life makes sense only if this life is all we have. But it isn't. Jesus will raise us from the dead and take us to live in his home, a place of perfect comfort and beauty. Knowing that, we are set free from the need to live a self-indulgent life now. Instead, we can be generous people, using the wealth that God has given us to serve both him and others. We can live a life of startling generosity.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

“It will get better.” We say that to try to comfort someone who is having a bad day (or maybe a whole string of bad days). Perhaps tomorrow will be better. But perhaps it's worse. In this life, there really are no guarantees that things will get better. That isn't the case with the life that is to come. That life isn't just going to be better. It will be perfect.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Jesus repeatedly told his followers that living as his disciples would bring hardship. Living life according to God's Law is going to make one appear odd in the eyes of the world, perhaps even evil. Sharing a message of mankind's sin and God's gracious salvation can cause offense. So why not just stay silent if that makes life easier? Why not keep our faith private? Answer: because we are going to live forever. In gratitude for Christ saving us and giving us eternal life, we share the gospel with others, hoping that they will believe and be saved too. Since we know we are going to live forever in the perfection of heaven, we don't worry if being a witness for Christ brings hardship or even death.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

One of the easiest ways to make our problems worse is to dwell on ourselves and make everything center around ourselves – make our life all about ourselves. It might seem counter-intuitive, but the way life works better is when we make life about God… because life is about God. With some of the most powerful words in Scripture, God reminds Job that the universe doesn't revolve around Job. It revolves around God. A life focused on God will never disappoint. A life focused on self always will. Join us for the last week of the series and listen to God's powerful words at the end of the book of Job.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Is it OK to question God? Why have you received nothing you wanted from Him? Why has He let such awful things happen to you or those you love? Or to anyone in the world? Isn't there a limit to what He will let you endure? Do you feel guilty if you are questioning God or something God is doing? Does questioning God mean you lost your faith in Him? Is there a difference between having questions for God and losing trust in Him? What gives us true comfort? Is it just maybe knowing WHO God is? Explore these questions with us in the book of Job this week.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Do you feel like you are in complete control of everything? Or does your life sometimes feel out of control? And if we aren't in control, who is? When we come to the realization that we aren't in control, it becomes very important how we answer the question of who or what our God really is. Is our God in control? Is He able to control our lives? Do we worship Him only to get good things from Him and get Him to do what we want Him to do? Or is He the true God who uses his control over all things to love us and save us from the real reason for our brokenness? Let's find the answer this week in Job.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Has it ever seemed God isn't listening or answering your prayers? Things aren't going your way, and you're reaching out, but you're starting to wonder if God is there? Where is God in your pain? Well… look at the cross. That is where God dealt with the real source of our pain. Jesus isn't on that cross anymore. He rose and He lives. And because He lives, we will live too! That was Job's strength, and it is also our strength. Because Jesus lives, we have something that gives us hope no matter what we suffer. Our loved ones we have lost will be with us again! Our real life is with our risen and living Lord in heaven! No matter what we go through here, we always have that hope!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

When you are going through hard times, it is so important to have good friends. Friends who will be there for you make all the difference. When a friend of yours is dealing with hardship, being there for them is important. Just your presence and your love makes a difference. Your words can too. But there are times a friend's words are helpful, and there are times a friend's words are not as helpful. Job had some friends who were there for him, but loading him with guilt over what was happening to him, and in the end, making him feel even worse. This week, let's discover how best to befriend a world that is filled with pain.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

When things aren't going your way, does your family help you? Or make it harder for you? Are you and your spouse a team who can be strong when the other is weak and regularly encourage each other? Or do you sometimes panic or lash out and make it even more difficult for the other? Different people react to the same difficult circumstances in different ways. Job and his wife had very different reactions to their difficult circumstances. Let's see what we can learn from Job in how to deal with relationship pain and how can we learn to be stronger examples for our children.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

No matter who you are, young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy, you face pressure in life. Parenting pressure, school pressure, work pressure, loneliness and grief pressure. We are often “surviving” one day at a time and don't know what we will do if things get “worse.” Since we live in a broken world, we can expect things to go “wrong” in our lives and force us off the path we have charted for ourselves. Yes, “bad” things can happen to “good” people in this world. We begin looking at the Biblical book of Job today to learn how to find peace on an unpredictable path. How can bad things happen to good people? Listen in and find out.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Integrating faith into daily life is essential for becoming a contributing member of the body of Christ, supporting one another like family. Jesus asks, “Do you trust me with your life?” As our master and Disciple-Maker, He guides us to grow in Christian maturity, living less for self and more for Him and others. Jesus is the ultimate disciple-maker, using us to make disciples. We strive to be more like Jesus by keeping Him as our DiscipleMaker and trusting His Spirit to work through us in discipling others.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Starting the journey with the foundational teachings of Jesus' truth is crucial. Jesus asks, “Do you listen to me?” highlighting the importance of His saving work as described in His Word. We thrive on joy rather than guilt by taking Jesus' truth seriously. Being rooted in Christ and taking God's word seriously is essential for spiritual growth. Deepening one's relationship with God leads to growth in hope, peace, and purpose.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

In this week's sermon, we discover the initial encounter of John's disciples with Jesus, where they are invited to "come and see" (John 1:39). This invitation is not just to observe but to discover who Jesus is. As Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?” we understand that He is the answer to life's biggest questions. At Divine Savior Church, we emphasize the importance of discovering Jesus through spending time with Him and our community. We offer various opportunities to connect, ask questions, and grow in faith. Our community, rooted in joy and grace, provides a safe and loving environment for all seekers. Join us as we journey together, changing lives with Jesus' truth and grace.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Pastor Ben Kuerth, Coordinating Pastor for the Divine Savior Church Association, delivers a sermon emphasizing that on this campus, Jesus reigns!Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

"God will never give you more than you can handle." If that is true, God must really believe in your abilities to handle a difficult situation! But what happens when you fail to handle it? Is God disappointed in you? It seems like a comforting Bible passage, right? Actually, it is not found in the Bible, and it is not comforting at all! It does try to mimic I Corinthians 10:13, but that passage is speaking about temptation--something we all experience-- and it is actually comforting because it urges us not to have faith in ourselves when temptations come, but to have faith in God, because even though temptations may be great, God's mercy and faithfulness are greater.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Elijah heard the voice of God in the form of a whisper. Many people today claim that God speaks to them in whispers when they pray, through dreams, intuitions, feelings and circumstances. Wouldn't it be great to know that God loves us so personally that has a unique way of communicating with each one of us. He actually does, and it is a way that takes away all doubt and always gives comfort and certainty. We don't have to search for it or strain to hear it. It is right in front of us in his revealed Word! Listen to that Word and God will speak to you.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

God wants me to be happy. He wants me to have what I desire, so I will just name the blessing I want, claim it for myself and I will receive it. After all, Jesus said, "ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you," right? Sounds like the perfect recipe for happiness! But what does Jesus really mean when he says that? Let's examine the context of this saying and be assured that Jesus loves us too much to give us whatever we ask for. Instead, through the working of his Word in us, he motivates us to ask for whatever HE wants. That is a recipe for true happiness!Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

"Don't judge me!" is not just a common saying, it is a philosophy of life for those controlled by the sinful nature. "Let me do whatever makes me feel good as long as it doesn't hurt other people, and don't criticize me for it." Even unbelievers pull out Matthew 7:1 to show Christians how lacking their Bible knowledge is and say, "See, Jesus tells you not to judge!" But is that what Jesus is saying? There is no question that Jesus calls us to judge, but the question is how should we judge? That's where Christians sometimes fall into temptation, by looking down on others whose lives are not as sanctified as theirs, and judging them in a self-righteous way. Let's let Jesus teach us what he means by examining the context of this oft-quoted saying, and then we will be ready to judge correctly.Support the Show.~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna