Lakehoma Tassels

This week on Lakehoma Tassels, James and Mike look at Jesus' regular movement towards people.  Jesus moved towards people even if they didn't fit the mold.  How can we also move towards people with the same kind of grace and patience that Jesus models?

This week James and Mike talk about the importance of removing ourselves from a situation.  Whether it be sin/temptation or if we recognize that we can't say anything Christ-like, we have to be willing to move away from our surroundings.

This week on Lakehoma Tassels James and Mike look at Zecharaiah chapter 7 and the continual cycle of Israel rejecting the commands of God.  In order for us to move towards God we have got to put our faith into action and over and over God commands his people to show mercy to the marginalized.  Perhaps if we want to move closer to God we need to see examine our own lives and the role mercy plays in it.

This week James and Mike look at Deuteronomy 10:12-13 and examine the difference between two phrases that on the surface level appear very similar.  This leads into a bigger discussion about how to read/study the Bible.  There are times for a big picture reading, but then there are also times for us to slow down and dig for the gold.

This week James and Mike exploring the wrath of God in Ezekiel 21.  But the move to Hebrews and the good news that we have an advocate in Jesus Christ who intercedes on our behalf before God.

This week James and Mike talk about undoing God's plan for his creation and for his people.  They look at Deuteronomy chapter 4, and Moses exhortation for the people of Israel to set their hearts on God.  And there is cake!

This week James and Mike talk about the messiness of leadership.  Leadership often creates tension between the leader and followers when the leader tries to move the followers to new places.  They use Exodus 18 and Numbers 13 as an example of this tension.

This week James and Mike look at the Nazirite Vow in Numbers chapter 6.  They discuss the idea of dedicating things or specific times to God and the beauty of God's grace.  If the vow is not kept there is always the opportunity to start over.

This week, James and Mike explore Psalm 62.  They talk about waiting on the Lord and the weight that it brings.  Matthew chapter 26 models this weight on shoulders and waiting for God to act.  When we wait there may not be movement from us, but God is moving.

This week, James and Mike talk about the movement of compassion that takes place inside of us.  They look at Luke 7:11-13.  There are ways we can grow in our ability to show compassion to others and there are expectations we should eliminate when it comes to compassion.

Betrayal can be one of the most hurtful feelings we experience, mainly because it comes from someone we trust.  But did you know there's movement in betrayal?  This week, James and Mike look at Psalm 55.  When someone hurts us there are times when we move towards them, but Psalm 55 also teaches us that there can be times when we let God move in the relationship.

God has rarely called his people to settle in a specific place forever.  God wants all of us to move closer to him, but some times we have to make choices on the places we are to go.  In this week's episode, James and Mike look at the wanderings of the Israelites after they leave Mount Sinai and they discuss our own movements and the places God leads us.

James and Mike help us examine our values.  We look at Matthew chapter 19 and the movement, or lack of movement, from the rich young ruler.  They talk about how values will influence our thoughts and our actions and making sure that our values line up with God's values.

In a previous episode, James and Mike talked about the high and lows.  This week they look at life in the plains.  The plains are nice and predictable.  But there are times when we are going to have to leave the plains and go into the unpredictable.  We have to be willing to move out of the plains in order for growth to take place.

James and Mike look at Psalm 25 and discuss the back and forth of our spiritual journey.  Guilt can be a very crippling feeling and can hinder us in our movement towards God.  We need to remember God's grace and his mercy is much greater.

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a part of the crowd in Jesus' time?  This week James and Mike explore the crowd that followed Jesus.  They talk about the crowds desire and our desire to follow Jesus.

We are commanded to love God with all of our heart, soul, strength, and MIND.  That means we are to use our mind, God wants us to think.  We shouldn't just coast and not think about our faith.  This week, James and Mike talk about the movement and stretching of our mind.

What do you do when it feels like God has moved away from you?  The laments in the Psalms deal with this feeling.  We lament, but where is our focus?  Are we willing to trust the story?

This week James and Mike look at the story of Joseph.  They examine how Joseph might have felt as he was in Egypt without his earthly father.  But Joseph had to trust the story and rely on his heavenly father.

James and Mike look at moving while staying still, or atleast not moving physically.  They examine Sabbath.  What was it's purpose?  How was it supposed to be used as a time for moving closer to God?  And where would we be if we let our Sabbath be more of what it was intended to be?

James and Mike talk about detours in our movement with God.  Detours are unexpected and they also bring uncertainty.  Many times they force us to go down a path we don't know, but growth and a stronger faith is the outcome.  God is with us in the detour, we just have to be willing to take the detour.

This week, James and Mike talk about Marketplace Ministry.  As disciples of Christ, we are called to do ministry and many times that means doing ministry when we are not at the church building.  That means doing life in our own context and meeting people where they are at so that we can share the love of Christ with them.

This week James and Mike look at the story about the Tower of Babel.  Mankind has been moving east, away from God.  How often do we find ourselves moving east from God?  But their punishment forces them to carefully listen to each other, maybe this is a lesson for all of us that will draw us closer to one another and closer to God.

This week James and Mike talk about the story of Jonah.  They look at Jonah's resistance to what God calls him to do.  Jonah moves away from God but God still moves towards Jonah by pursuing him.

This week, James and Mike talk about the movement that takes place in John chapter 5.  God calls us all to move at different times, and some times we feel paralyzed.  We are hesitant to move, but how do we get past it?  How do we move when God calls us to move?

James and Mike continue to look at God's movement towards humanity with an Easter themed episode.  God loved humanity so much that he sent Jesus to die on the cross and this week they look at the agony of the cross through the lens of Psalm chapter 22.  And even though God is distant, he still hears the cry of the cross and he hears our cry as well.

James and Mike continue and wrap up their discussion from last week as they look at the pandemic a year later.  This week they share about things they would have done differently as well as successes from the year.

In this week's episode, James and Mike begin a 2-Part conversation about the past year.  They share things they've done, learned, and seen in regards to spiritual growth and ministry.

In addition to announcing the winner of the giveaway from 2 weeks ago, Mike and James also look at the movement of man in Genesis chapter 6.  There are two different paths that humans choose between, many times the path we need to be on is not as popular.

James and Mike continue to look at movements in the Bible.  This week they look at Cain's movement of where he is looking.  He looks down and then he looks at Abel, but there is somewhere else that he should be looking instead.

James and Mike continue their series of looking at movements in the Bible.  This week, they look at man's first movement away from God in Genesis chapter 3.   Also, don't forget about the Giveaway!  Go to our Facebook page and Like, Comment, and Share this epeisode.  And go to our Youtube channel and comment on this episode.   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lakehoma-Church-of-Christ-944602825682838 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lakehomachurch

James and Mike continue their series of looking at movement in the Bible.  This week they look at the power that is found in Genesis chapter 1 verse 3.  God takes movements towards his creation through his word.  How do we then use words to move in response to God's movement?

This week, James and Mike look at God's movement before creation began.  They look at God's plan/purpose to create and at Jesus' role in all of it.

James and Mike are beginning a new series where they look at movements in the Bible.  They'll be examining when people are moving either toward or away from God.  But it may not always be people that are moving.

James and Mike wrap up this series on how to study scripture.  This week James talks about diving deep and getting into the details.  They also share some suggested resources. The Bible Project - https://www.youtube.com/user/jointhebibleprojectBema Podcast - https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bema-podcast/id1148115183 

Mike and James continue to talk about different ways to read and study scripture.  Today, Mike shares and explains how to do a HEAR Journal.  You can also find Bible Reading plan that utilizes the HEAR process at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-260-Day-Reading-Believers-Journal/dp/1430045558/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A2RUJJR2VMMN&dchild=1&keywords=robby+gallaty+foundations&qid=1611076114&sprefix=Robby+Gal%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1

James and Mike are back at the start of the New Year.  And they are continuing their series of looking at different ways to study the Bible.  This week, James shares his approach of doing the work and looking back at the Old Testament text from the New Testament.

With a new year starting soon and being mindful of New Year Resolutions, James and Mike start a new 4 part series talking about tips for reading your Bible.  This week Mike shares the value he's found in reading a different translation each year.

In this week's episode, James and Mike talk about the final step in the process for making disciples.  The torch gets past on as the disciple now becomes the rabbi.

In today's episode of Lakehoma Tassels, James and Mike talk about the transition of more responsibility from the disciple to the teacher.  How does each party know when they're ready for this transition?  This and other questions are what they talk about on today's episode of Lakehoma tassels.

In this week's episode, James and Mike talk about the third step in helping an individual develop in their walk or in a ministry.  Two things are required, help and humility.  The individual is not quite ready to do it all on their own.

James and Mike continue examining Jesus' process for making disciples.  This week they talk about passing on of some more responsibilities to the disciple and what characteristic the disciple needs to possess as they take on these responsibilities.

In this week's episode, James and Mike talk Jesus' process for making disciples.  They look at the first step in discipling someone after the call.

In today's episode of Lakehoma Tassels, James and Mike talk about beginning the discipleship relationship.  They look at Jesus' calling of his disciples and talk about our own process of making disciples.  There's also two challenges this week.  One for the comments and one for you to do during the week.

In this week's episode, James and Mike begin talking about the the responsibility of making disciples.  This may be a daunting task, but it's not about giving someone everything they need.  Instead, it's about pouring into someone's life what you've got in your own cup.

The final catalyst to help an individual move into the adult stage of spiritual maturity is getting involved in a personal ministry.  Jesus' final command was for his disciples to GO.  And as you GO into your personal ministry, there are 5 questions that you'll want to ask.  Today we share those 5 questions on Lakehoma Tassels.

In today's episode, James and Mike talk about the importance of prayer in the third and final movement. They specifically talk about the value of difficult prayers and moving our focus from what we want to what God wants.

In this week's episode, James and Mike talk about how to do an in-depth study of a Bible text.  They look at the value of cross references and word studies in order to go to a deeper understanding of scripture.

James and Mike continue talking about the movement from child to youth in our spiritual journey.  And they discuss the importance of participating in church activities.  This is when we begin moving from being a consumer in our faith to a producer.  But we've got to first learn what our spiritual gifts are and where they can be utilized.Shape Assessment Test - https://www.freeshapetest.com/

In episode 6, James and Mike give examples of praying through the Psalms.  They use the ACTS of prayer that was introduced in episode 3.

In episode 5, James and Mike talk move into the second stage of spiritual development, a child.  And they share a practical tip for reading your Bible on a deeper level.  It's called the HEAR method.