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    • Dec 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Pastor Mike's depth of biblical knowledge and his ability to translate and interpret Hebrew and Greek languages. His insights into the scriptures are profound and thought-provoking, often presenting ideas or perspectives that listeners may have never considered before. The poetic prose used in his teachings adds another layer of beauty to the already rich content.

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    In conclusion, The Green Pastures Devotions podcast is an exceptional resource that combines biblical wisdom, linguistic expertise, poetic prose, and a captivating voice to create magic for its listeners. It offers diverse perspectives on living things, shares love and blessings from our Creator through Pastor Mike's dedication, and provides daily devotionals that both educate and inspire. Whether in print or audio form, this podcast is a valuable tool for reflecting on passages and finding encouragement in your spiritual journey. Thank you VCF Boise for making such an incredible resource available!



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    Advent Week 3: Sabbath Reflection - 12.15.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 2:08


    Week 3: To begin each week of Advent, we have compiled opportunities for Sabbath. We pray your Sabbath experiences throughout the Advent season will be a sanctuary for you - to rest and recover from all the busyness that can come with this season. ⁠⁠Click Here for the Full Written Version of the Advent Devotional

    Advent Week 2 - Day 7: Peace - 12.14.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 3:48


    By Josh Williams Associate National Director Of Evangelism & Justice SCRIPTURE: “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs: 23:18 ⁠Click Here for the Devotional

    Advent Week 2 - Day 6: Peace - 12.13.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 3:54


    SCRIPTURE: “In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:1-4

    Advent Week 2 - Day 5: Peace - 12.12.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 3:14


    SCRIPTURE: “But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:30-33

    Advent Week 2 - Day 4: Peace - 12.11.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 2:50


    ELANIE FORSYTHE-LEE | WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION LEADER SCRIPTURE: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.” Isaiah 9:6-7a

    Advent Week 2 - Day 3: Peace - 12.10.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 2:57


    SCRIPTURE: “When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” John 4:7-10 Dany & Letty Mercado | Midwest NorthRegional Leaders ⁠Click Here for Week 1 - Day 3 of the Devotional

    Advent Week 2: Worship Reflection - 12.9.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 3:17


    The Lord inhabits our worship. Enter this reflection by settling for a moment and inviting God's presence. As we continue with the theme of Peace, the song this week is the medley of a traditional hymn and a Vineyard Worship song: Silent Night | Peace. The lyrics are beautifully blended and express the peace God offered the world through the birth of Jesus. Read through the lyrics slowly and notice what messages are highlighted to you. Use the link to listen to the song and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into peaceful worship with Him. ⁠Click Here for Day 2 of the Devotional

    Advent Week 2: Sabbath Reflection - 12.8.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 1:56


    Week 2: To begin each week of Advent, we have compiled opportunities for Sabbath. We pray your Sabbath experiences throughout the Advent season will be a sanctuary for you - to rest and recover from all the busyness that can come with this season. ⁠Click Here for the Full Written Version of the Advent Devotional

    Advent Week 1 - Day 7: Hope - 12.7.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 3:29


    By VINEYARD USA TEAM SCRIPTURE: “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs: 23:18 Click Here for the Devotional

    Advent Week 1 - Day 6: Hope - 12.6.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 3:56


    Mike Safford | Southern California Regional Leader SCRIPTURE: “For when you did awesome things that we did not expect, you came down, and the mountains trembled before you. Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” Isaiah 64:3-4 Click Here for the Devotional

    Advent Week 1 - Day 5: Hope - 12.5.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 3:33


    2 minutes of silence & stillness before God SCRIPTURE: “Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.” Luke 1:8-15 Click Here for the Devotional

    Advent Week 1 - Day 4: Hope - 12.4.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 3:25


    By RUBÉN QUINTERO | Vineyard USA Hispanic Association Leader SCRIPTURE: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” Hebrews 6:19-20 Click Here for the Devotional

    Advent Week 1 - Day 3: Hope - 12.3.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 4:29


    SCRIPTURE: “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Galatians 5:5-6 By Sharon Mccarter | Southeast Regional Leader Click Here for Week 1 - Day 3 of the Devotional

    Advent Week 1: Worship Reflection - 12.2.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 3:45


    The Lord inhabits our worship. Enter this reflection by settling for a moment and inviting God's presence. As we continue with the theme of Hope, the song this week is Humble King. The lyrics are moving and reflect the hope we have that God uses simple, humble people from unexpected places to accomplish His holy, redemptive purposes. Read through the lyrics slowly and notice what messages are highlighted to you. Use the link to listen to the song and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into hopeful worship with Him. Click Here for Day 2 of the Devotional

    Advent: Worship & Sabbath Reflection - 12.1.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 4:35


    To begin each week of Advent, we have compiled opportunities for Sabbath reflection and worship through song. During these times, we hope that you will reflect on the lyrics, and hear how the Spirit speaks to you through each song. We pray your Sabbath experiences throughout the Advent season will be a sanctuary for you - to rest and recover from all the busyness that can come with this season. Click Here for the Full Written Version of the Advent Devotional

    Counting on God's Rule to prevail - 11.30.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 4:53


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.17-19 (MSG)

    Armagedon-outa-here - 11.29.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 7:00


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.13-16 (MSG)

    Angry, you stomped through Earth - 11.28.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 6:22


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.8-12 (MSG)

    The Earth Shaker - 11.27.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 7:01


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.6-7 (MSG)

    Apocalypse Now - 11.26.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 5:34


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.3-5 (MSG)

    Do among us what you did among them - 11.25.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 7:15


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk3.2 (MSG)

    Shigaion - 11.24.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 5:47


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.1 (MSG)

    High above politics, high above everything - 11.23.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 6:05


    Today's Scripture reading: Psalm 46.1-11 (MSG)

    The LORD is in his holy temple...Listen! - 11.22.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 6:17


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 2.18-20 (MSG)

    Mister Big Stuff, who do you think you are? (side B) - 11.21.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 6:03


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 2.12-17 (MSG)

    Mister Big Stuff, who do you think you are? (side A) - 11.20.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 6:45


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 2.6-11 (MSG)

    And then God answered... - 11.19.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 7:54


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 2.2-6 (MSG)

    What's God going to say to my questions? - 11.18.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 6:09


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 1.12-13, 17; 2.1 (MSG)

    The bottom's dropped out of the country! - 11.17.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 6:06


    Today's Scripture reading: Psalm 11.1-7 (MSG)

    Thrust and parry - 11.15.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 6:38


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 1.5 - 11 (MSG)

    The art of holy complaining - 11.14.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 7:11


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 1.2-4 (MSG)

    How long, O Lord? How long? - 11.13.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 6:55


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 1.2 (NLT)

    Meet Habakkuk - 11.12.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 7:09


    Today's Scripture reading: Habakkuk 1.1 (Hebrew transliteration, followed by NLT & MAV)

    Igniting hope - 11.11.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 7:02


    Today's Scripture reading: 2 Peter 1.19-21 (NLT)

    A lamp shining in a dark place - 11.10.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 6:50


    Today's Scripture reading:2 Peter 1.19-21 (NLT)

    Joy Unbreakable - 11.9.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 4:58


    I can't think of a better way of not only concluding this week's reflection but of capping this entire nine-week journey through Beautiful Resistance than encouraging each of us to allow these poetic stanzas from the pen of BarbaraHolmes in her book Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices from the Black Church–which dovetails nicely withBonhoeffer's experience with the black church in New York, as related in Tyson's epilogue.

    new york unbreakable black church beautiful resistance joy unspeakable contemplative practices
    The church at its best - 11.8.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 7:42


    Today's Scripture reading: John 15.9-15 (MSG)

    The happiest Being in the universe - 11.7.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 6:31


    Today's Scripture reading: Job 38.4-11 (MSG)

    Sing, sing your hearts out to God! - 11.6.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 6:05


    Today's Scripture reading: Colossians 3.15-17 (MSG)

    Drink the Spirit of God, huge drafts of him - 11.5.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 5:10


    Today's Scripture reading: Ephesians 5.15-21 (MSG)

    Godly defiance in a culture of doubt - 11.4.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 6:40


    Today's Scripture reading: Philippians 3.1 (NLT)

    Celebrate God All Day, Everyday - 11.3.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 6:51


    Today's Scripture Reading: Philip 4:4-6 (MSG)

    The Ultimate Redirection of Privilege - 11.2.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 2:43


    The church at its best - 11.1.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 6:05


    Today's Scripture reading: Luke 2.52 (MSG)

    Redirecting Privilege: Sacrificial Generosity - 10.31.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 7:46


    Today's Scripture reading:2Corinthians 8.8-12 (MSG)

    Power and Privilege First Century Style (continued) - 10.30.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 7:29


    Today's Scripture reading: Ecclesiastes 5.8 - 9 ( MSG)

    Power and Privilege First-Century Style - 10.29.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 6:54


    Today's Scripture reading: James 5.1-6(MSG

    He climbed the high mountain - 10.28.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 6:59


    Today's Scripture reading: Ephesians 4.6-13 (MSG)

    Sacrifice must resist privilege - 10.27.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 7:11


    Today's Scripture reading: Ephesians 4.8 (MSG)

    Don't be loud. Be love - 10.26.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 3:32


    More heart, less attack - 10.25.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 7:36


    Today's Scripture reading: Romans 14.19-21 (MSG)

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