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In Chapters 1-3, the Apostle Paul shared the Theological Doctrines important for the Ephesians, as well as for believers today. Chapter 4 begins the application of those Theological truths in a a practical way. We are urged to "put off" the old man and "put on" the new, to be continually washed in the water of the Word so that our viewpoint of self is transformed. In so doing, we become a productive part of the Body that works together as a whole. God's viewpoint of prepping the Body is different than the main stream media. Being heavenly minded gives us boldness as we walk in this demon possesed world, because we know this world is not the end. There is much treasure held in store for us in the Heavenlies, and at this present Age we are to walk worthy of all that Christ has done for us. We are His children. The world says, "Be somebody." Jesus says, "you already are somebody, you are MY child."~ MoniLet's walk worthy of our Daddy and make Him proud. ~MoniFind more Episodes at Moments with MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A relationship has two sided conversations. If all we do is tell God what we want, and don't listen to what He says in His Word, it's only a one sided conversation. I don't share the info in this podcast to help someone, or myself win an argument, but to encourage us to draw closer to the heart of God. A walk through Chapter 3 of Ephesians provides a deeper look at:The Mystery of the Body of the ChurchDispensationsCovenantsPrayerToday's quoteable Quotes:"We don't have to read our Bible, but we will read it if we love God." ~Moni"Your, or my “satisfaction” on a topic does not define its truthfulness. ~MoniTake a look at Moments with Moni Blog for more. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

There are many Nations and peoples across the world scene. Differences keep many apart or at odds. What would you say if God didn't want it that way and made a way for us to all get along? God has a master plan that He wants you and I to be a part of, if you are willing. This week we continue in Ephesians and make it all the way through Chapter 2 in one episode. The foundation of Chapter 1 has been lain through several earlier Podcasts, so if you have time, go back and listen to them for the foundation that Paul was explaining to the Ephesians, both Jew, and Gentile. Any questions or comments can be directed to me at momentswithmoni1@gmail.comYou can find the entire series and more at the Blog, Moments with MoniDon't forget to check out our sponsor, Paula Chamberlain, at A Quilter's LifeGuard your heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

As Holy Week is upon us, we are reminded in Ephesians that Jesus was raised from the dead with the same power that will raise us from the dead, unless we are Raptured first. Our inheritance is being held in safety in God's Hands, and we, the Bride of Christ, has eternal life to look forward to. My Beloved is mine, and I am His! Review of Last week: The Mystery of the ChurchEphesians 1:15-23Paul's prayer for our wisdom and knowledge of God. The Ressurection of Jesus, The head over all things, the Church. Do we really know Jesus? How do we know Him? Listen in. Happy Ressurection WeekMoments with MoniA Quilter's LifeFeel free to contact me with prayer requests, comments or questions at Momentwithmoni1@gmail.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

God says what He means and means what He says. There is no reason to redifine His terms unless the definition is something that doesn't agree with an Agenda outside of the Truth. Covered:Tornado Time & Spring GardeningRe-cap of Spiritual BlessingsThe Mystery of God's WillVisit our Sponsor at A Quilter's Life and let Paula know that Moni sent you. Feel free to email me with questions or comments at the Blog:Moments with MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Like the Borg in Star Trek ( "Borg" was a derogatory abbreviation of "cyborg" used by many inhabitants of the galaxy, including those residing on Aduba-3, in contrast to "normal organics." Google), Rome would conquer the Tribes or cities in their path and assistmilate them into their New World Order. Each of the families that were conquered were adopted by a Roman Family and became fully vetted by the Romans as heirs with an inheiritance, be sealed, and learn how to conduct themselves as Romans. This Star Trek analogy may help us understand that we, those in Jesus are:The chosen ones in Christ that are adopted into God's FamilySealed with His Holy SpiritGiven an inheritanceLearn to be pleasing to GodPreserve the unity of the Body of ChristSurrender/submit ourselves to Jesus and those in authority above usAll at the speed of Paul. More reminders to the Jewish and Gentile Believers in Ephesus and to believers today that spiritual blessings are different than earthly blessings. so set your affections on those things above and not on things on earth. There is a world beyond the one in which we live that will last forever, unlike this one, which is a blessing because when all things are made new there will be no more crying and no more pain. Spiritual Blessings explained simply in this Episode:PredestinationAdoptionRedemptionAcceptanceForgiveness"Since God is outside of time, He sees the whole parade of life. Pespective is key." Monika HardyMore at the Blog Moments with MoniEmail me at Momentswithmoni1@gmail.comThis week's Sponsor: The Quilter's LifeGuard your heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Our body resides on Earth, but if we are in Christ, our spirit resides in the Heavenlies. How are we to walk and talk with a Daul Citizenship? It's time to travel at the speed of Paul from eternity past in the heavenly realm to unpack our spiritual blessings available to those in Christ and learn to use those blessings to:Walk in Christ on this EarthStand in Battle Run to the finish line of eternity futureBecome more like the lover of our soulsPaul was the Messenger of God. Called to be an Apostle of Jesus Christ.This was God's will for Paul. God foreknew who would choose to follow Him, who would be obedient to Him before the foundations of the world. He is reserving or guarding an inheritance for us in heavenly places, as I Peter tells us…kept by the power of God to be revealed in the last times.Paul writing to the Ephesians means to exhort them in the thought of belonging to and being accepted in the Beloved…Jesus Christ! Today we too should be moved with praise and thankfulness that God Almighty would bend down so low from heaven above to make a way for us to be accepted in Him.Travel with us through the Book of Ephesians as we unpack what the word of God means. A huge thanks to my new sponsor: A Quilter's Life with Paula Chamberlain Send her a message if you would like to share your Quilting Story. Moni Hardy's Episode on A Quilter's LifePodcast Episodes are available at your favorite Podcast player and at Moments with Moni Blog. As always, please feel free to send your questions or comments to momentswithmoni1@gmail.comGuard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you Prepared?Ephesians IntroMuch talk of being prepared for the ugly times ahead that many are predicting and encouraging you to be prepared for the worst but hope for the best. Much talk about the loss of strength and power of the United States but with all that talk, I don't hear much talk about being spiritually prepared for what is coming at the end of this Church Age.Barna Group Statistics claimed that:91% of Adult Believers do not have a Biblical World View. 98% Percent of Millilenial Believers do not have a Biblical World View. As shocking and appalling as that is, it is not a surprise to me for the Bible plainly tells us that there will be a falling away of believers from the truth of God's word, and turning away from God. When I was young and learning the Word and then sharing with others I was always reminded about the saying that the Truth of the scriptures is only one generation away from being lost forever. With statistics like this, it looks like we are very close to another prophecy, a forth telling of God's word that may soon come to light. In this Church Age we are to defend the faith and keep the scriptures pure and yet if we look around we see more opinions than doctrines. For quite some time, words have been changed to confuse listeners and attacks on absolute truth have made way fro circular logic. Such Non-conclusionists give us pretty firm absolute comments when their aim is to convince others that they are not irrational in their belief of differentiating knowledge from belief and then question belief to deny religious truth. For example Nihalists that “believe” that all values are baseless and reject the general, fundamental aspects of human existence, such as “objective truth” which is just another example of circular non-logic. They say it is not provable to the intellectual theist, only interpretive. Which makes me wonder how they can believe that statement since they can't believe in anything. So, a ”religious” fear, would overwhelm their so called “rational thought”, with their truth being science, technology and evolution. In the end with these “beliefs” they are only “closer to their truth” with no real conclusion as the circular logic goes round and round. Sure makes for great intellectual conversations, but we were warned that these last days that the longer the King is gone, the worse it will be and the endless intellectual conversations, and quest for intellectual interpretiveness, will not bring them to the the knowledge of the Truth. God has clearly said to take hold of the truth, but where are we to find it in a world where the meaning of words are being changed to confuse and divide. How are we to gather a Literal, foundation of the truth if Literalism now defines literal as a bad word. It wouldn't be so bad if these things were going on outside of the church because we wouldn't expect unbelievers to act according to the scriptures, but it goes deep into the heart of the churches which is reflected in the statistics we heard earlier. Another saying from days past that has swirled about is “Don't preach to the Choir” God is also clear when He says, judgement begins at the House of God, perhaps it's time to preach to the choir once more. Now that we are finished with the Book of Ruth, it might be time for a “spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down,” Oh wait no, that's from a fairytale. Time for some doctrine and definitions along with application in the arena of life. Gather your notebook, and pen or pencil, and listen in as we begin with some background and History of the culture. Let's grab hold of the truth together as we dig into the Book of Ephesians. Historical BackgroundCultural InsightsEphesians...

We've made it to the finish line of Ruth. It was the darkest days of the Judges, and to be honest, our current days are looking just as dark, maybe even as dark as the days of Noah. But not to worry, God already knows what the future holds. We have journeyed with Naomi's family from, famine, death, tough travels, bitterness, empty handedness, kindness from strangers, hope, redemption, and a future! In the geneology of Jesus, God brings a great light through the birth of little Obed. Jesus our Kinsman Redeemer is at the end of the line of this list of "Movie Credits" at the end of the Book. The last chapter of our lives is still being written. Even if these days look dark, even if these days look as dark as the Day's of Noah, there is still hope. There is Hope in Jesus. Our Redeemer lives. So don't give up. Keep looking up, keep looking at the finish line. There is still work for us to do here and we have hope in our hearts for the eternal future with our Fahter, with Jeus Christ in Heaven. My hope is that you have fallen in love with His Word and more in love with Him through this Study through Ruth and dig deeper into the love letters. May you come to know your God more intimately before we meet Him soon, face to face. Some may call this preaching to the Choir, but we are commanded, it's not a request, to comfort one another through the Word of God, because the "Choir" needs encouragement to finish strong in these last days. Who can mind the journey, when the road leads Home! Email me at Momentswithmoni1@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments. You can sign up for the Newsletter here...... Moments with Moni for inside information, Blog news, special events, prayer requests, and much more. Today's song, "Who Can Mind The Journey" by Brad & Monika HardyThank you to all who have travelled along through this journey of Ruth. Check back next week to find out the next series at Moments with Moni. Blessings, MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We heard Ruth humbled herself and laid at the feet of Boaz last week. Have you spent time at the feet of Jesus this week and given Him your troubles? Have you received peace of heart as you sit and wait until He takes care of all that concerns you? God's timing is not always our time line, but make no mistake He will take care of you in your time of need. That care may not look like what you want, but He knows best and all things do work out for our good, and His glory.When we come to know Jesus as our Redeemer, we look forward to the Hope of being with the lover of our souls forever, but there is still work to do in the here and now that we have the privilege of being a part of. God doesn't need us, but gives us the honor of sharing Him with others so that we can be a part of the Covenant promise that He has made. He wants all people to be saved from an eternity without Him and to spend it in HIs presence, but He also gives hearts to option to choose Him or their own way. We know how that turned out in the Garden of Eden. The Story of Romance and Redemption continue with chapter 4Find more Episodes at Moments with Moni"Bought with a Price" by Brad & Monika HardyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Bread Making Update2:55 Ruth Chapter 3Ruth and Boaz have had some time to get to know each other and when the time is right, Naomi, a picture of Israel, instructs Ruth a picture of the Church, to walk in obedience and Wash herselfAnnoint herselfPut on a garmentRun to her near Kinsman Redeemer on the Threshing FloorThis story of Romance and Redemption gives us the gospel without mentioning a word about it. As belivers we are to:Wash ourselves in the blood of Christ Walk in the annointing of the Holy SpiritPut on the Garments of RighteousnessCling to JesusRuth proposes marriage to Boaz, which was a culturally relevant way of saying, I'm a widow, take me as your wife. Yes a bold move on Ruth's part, but not inappropriate, as Ruth bases her attraction to Boaz on respect, not image or appearance. Listen in as we go through Chapter three. More at Moments with MoniSong by Brad & Monika Hardy "Jesus I Believe"This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A short tour through the end of Ruth Chapter 2 to understand an End times event. The Title Deed to planet Earth has been spoken of by Commentators as being unable to be opened in Revelation 5. The Scroll has been written on both front and back, implying it is full of information and then sealed with seven seals. They are not seals in succession throughout the scroll, but seals placed next to each other on the outside of the scroll as is customarily done in Hebrew culture, like in Jeremiah 32. Revelation 5 depicts a scene of sorrow for those present do not know of anyone that is worthy of opening this scroll to read the inheritance details. The contents of the scroll is not the point of the chapter, but the One who is worthy to break the seals and open it is! Jesus is the only one worthy to open the scroll and is revealed in the Book of revelation. In today's episode of Ruth, we see a picture of our Redeemer, of Boaz who is revealed as one of Naomi and Ruth's near Kinsman. Momentswith Moni Blog This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Our Heroine Seeks refuge in Bethlehem and jumps straight into action to find food for herself and Naomi. Ever been in a difficult situation and find all you can do is take one more step? Ruth took that step and found herself in the field of a kind and generous man who offered to let her stay safely on his land while she gleaned after his servants who were harvesting his fields. Levitical law gave Ruth the right to do what she was doing, but she still asked in humility for the permission to do so. We find that her humility is rewarded greatly by someone who is a stranger to her. This man, who owns the land she gleans food from, to help others. This man, offers more than just physical food, but also protection.This man invites her to sit and eat at his table.This man shares a meal of bread and fermented vinegar. This man gives much more of himself than what is required by law and extends grace. This man is a picture of what Jesus is for those who take refuge in Him, our Kinsman Redeemer. Do you want to be able to understand Revelation Chpater 5? The key lies within the pages of heart of Ruth. Scripture is filled with metaphors, pictures, Hebrew prophecy in patterns, that reveal a greater design by our Creator. Who is this man? Listen in......Week 6 of The Book of RuthBread Baking Update Segment1:20 Worksheet Going Deeper Segment3:00 Recap of last weeks Episode4:14 Ruth Chapter 2:11-23 continues 11:45 You shall be satisfiedRemember, you can change the playback speed on most podcast players. If you can't figure it out, google instructions for your podcast player. Check out the Blog for posts and worksheets this week.Moments with Moni WebsiteGuard your heart for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Some consider the Bible a good antidote to insomnia. Some consider the Book of Ruth nothing but a Romantic Chick Flick for Women's Bible Study. You know the swooning young lady who is in trouble then enter from Stage right, The Hero. After listeing to today's episode as we dig deeper into the story, what say you? Topics touched on today:Levitical LawKinsman RedeemerGoel Coincidence or Divine AppointmentsAbiding in ChristEmployers Imperative StatementsPlus: The Winner of the $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway is Announced at the end of this Episode. Thanks for helping Moments with Moni's Second Anniversary! Moments with Moni Blog Post with the Worksheet for digging deeper on Episode 147. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Has life dealt bitterly with you? Naomi, Ruth's Mother in Law, is considered by some commentators to be a female Job. Naomi's heart was broken into pieces. Like Naomi, we can choose to be bitter or better through our trials. Let's see how Naomi deals with her heartache and divine appointments. Are we watching for our own divine appointments in life? There is help for us from God. There is joy in the Lord. Episode outlineBig Thank you's Giveaway Details for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card (Deadline Jan 30th, 2022 11:59 pm)Update on Blog Post Radical Ruth Quick Recap of Ruth so farMoving Forward Ruth 1:19-22Reading Psalm 3 "If all the trials which come from heaven, all the temptations which ascend from hell, and all the crosses which arise from the earth, could be mixed and pressed together, they would not make a trial so terrible as that which is contained in this verse. It is the most bitter of all afflictions to be led to fear that there is no help for us in God." ~~Charles SpurgeonLink to the Radical Ruth Post Sourdough Instruction Post on the Blog Bethlehem & The House of BreadLink to Worship Viedo of Mary Barrets song: Thou Art A ShieldBlessings, MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Is our heart grounded in what God wants for us or will emotions and pain redirect our path. Will we turn away from Him, or will we cleave to Him? A superficial look at the words in Ruth would make a great Hallmark Card, but when we look deeper we can see history, culture and prophecy blend perfectly into commitment and radical love, and redemption. There is no more male in Naomi's life in this patriarchal society. The choice is now in Naomi's lap and we tune in to see her decision. Orpah and Ruth are given choices as well, choose a forgein land or stick with what they know. Covered in this episode: Ruth 1:6:18We visit the idea of the Leverite Marriage Customs in this day. It is important to understand the culture of the time of Ruth. We don't have the thoughts of the characters all spelled out for us, but we must remember these are not two dimensional characters on a page. God's idea of a marriage is a covennant promise, not a contract.We must remember that life is hard, but God is good. He will never leave us or forsake us. Would you consider Ruth clingy, or radical, in a time when all did what was right in their own eyes?God knows where we make our bed. Hide yourself in Him. Take refuge in Him. ~~~~Special Annoucement on this Episode. Listen in for the details.~~~~~ You can contact me at momentswithmoni1@gmail.comCheck the Blog for FREE downloadable worksheets Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today's episode opens with impending doom during a time when everyone did whatever they thought was right in their own head! Ever think life is so hard, and it takes a trun for the worse? Such is the case in the opening of the Book of Ruth. In the first 5 verses of Ruth we meet a family that travels from their homeland to a forgein land in hope of finding a better life. The grass always looks greener on the other side doesn't it? Have your study supplies handy as you listen in:Bible, Digital or PaperNotebook or JournalMarkers (non bleed marker link from Glori Winders, Thanks Glori!)My favorite version of the Bible is the KJV and I will be reading from it, however I will also be referencing other versions. I speak German as well as English and know that sometimes it's difficult to translate words from one language to the next. Since I don't speak Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic, I like to use the KJV with the Strongs concordance to give me better insight to the original words. As we read along, let the Holy Spirit teach your heart. :21 Q & A Section for more info on the Study4:31 Chapter 1 verses 1-5 Blog Worksheet Post for Tragedy & Death Episode 144Thanks for listening to Moments with Moni and please, share it with a friend. Intro music by Moni Guard your heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 Previous Intro to Ruth Episode 143 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Intro to the Book of Ruth in this, the first episode of Moments with Moni in the New Year 2022~ with Bonus Episodes on Bread Making1:30 Recommended Supply List:Bible, Notebook or Journal, Pencil or pen, cup of tea or coffee is optionalA Book mark is Available FREE for Download at Moments with Moni on the S.O.A.P. method3:40 Intro to Ruth, An Epic Tale of Romance to RedemptionTakes place at the tale end of the reign of the Judges when everyone did what was right in their own eyes. Sounds like today doesn't it? Ruth is a picture of the ChurchNaomi a picture of IsraelBoaz is a picture of a Kinsman RedeemerHow does all that work together, and how does it apply to my life? 9:15 A short intro to historical background behind RuthGod is involved in the day to day details of our lives and cares for His people. Link to the beginning of the Covenant Podcasts Link to the S.O.A.P. Book mark Post on the BlogYou can contact Moni with questions or comments atmomentswithmoni1@gmail.comor text Moni at 1-703-951-3077Thanks for sharing the Podcast with a friendThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Last Episode of 2021 & Looking forward to 20221:00 Our first Family Christmas in the South. 2:10 Shout out for our Fellowship's Christmas Message and Link here3:18 Crocheted Slippers and Link here4:00 Christmas Gift of a Bread Machine and link here4:30 Sourdough Starter Link Here5:50 Gardening Hanging Pots Link Here6:20 The Podcast Heard in 58 Countries! 7:24 A New Series announcement on Moments with Moni (A dual topic of Bread Making and the Book of Ruth based in the House of Bread being Bethlehem) 9:20 Encouragement to join a Bible reading Group and Plan for the year ahead.Guard your heart with all dilligence for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 Moments with Moni Blog Happy New Year! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Christmas time is here! The week I look forward to all year. The oven makes the home warm and smell good. The aromas of fresh baked bread and cookies have brought the grandchildren lots of enjoyment along with the Christmas story. 1:30 Invite to our churches Video of the Christmas story like you have never heard it before2:10 Shout out to Countries that have been listening to the Podcast4:40 Shout out to my husband who is now 60 years old! 5:15 Luke Chapter 2:8-20 The Christmas Story of Jesus Birth. Jesus, born in a barn.13:00 Praises and song "The Greatest Gift" by Monika, Brad, Stephen & Mike HardyFrom our Family to you and yours, a very Merry and Blessed Christmas as you spend time in His presence.Moments with MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Thank you to all who have reached out to me after the Quad State Tornado. What a week this has been. It was our first Tornado experience and since this one is being called the worst one in History, it's all down hill from here isn't it? We were directly in the path of the Thunderstorms and the Tornado's, and could have been hit just like so many others, but God! I don't know why we were spared and others had their homes turned into match sticks or worse lost their lives. But I do know that even those that are missing right now are known by God, and He knows exactly where they are. Praying for those that have been hurt and affected by this devastation, and asking God for His continued mercy with more storms that are on the horizon. I may record my thoughts about this Tornado in the future, but for now, I'd like to Keep my eyes focused on the message in Luke that we have been looking at. We begin Luke Chapter 2 today and see "what comes to pass" just like God said it would. If you are paying attention to the Bible as you read, you will find glimpses of Jesus in the Old Testament where He is concealed and then find Him revealed in the New Testament. Like I said last time, It's not just a story! In Luke Chapter 2 we find Joseph and Mary on their way to their Hometown of Bethlehem. Ceaser Agustus wanted to take a census of all the people so he could tax them. In so doing, God's plan of Jesus being born in Bethlehem will come about. Mary was accompanied by Joseph to whom she was betrothed. There is very little that is written about Joseph in this account, but if we look closely we can see the picture of a servant. I know the world is harsh and filled with sin and heartache now that we have been placed outside the Garden of Eden in an act of mercy. Life is hard, but GOd is good. He will watch over us, and knows our sufferings.So as we walk through life, remember to Be Strong & CourageousMoments with Moni BlogMusic & Lyrics of Be Strong & Courageous by Brad & Monika HardyKeeping you in prayer. MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ever wonder if what God says comes to be? Are you shocked or flabergasted when, what He says does come about in your life? The relatives of Zechariah the Priest were so surprised that after 400 hundred years of silence from God, He spoke through Zechariah. Of course, fear came upon them all, and the news spread quicker than a text would today. It was discussed far and wide, and they wondered what kind of a child this would be? Well, Zechariah was finally able to speak once he declared what the angel Gabriel had told him when he announced the child shall be call John, even though there was no John in the family line. Then Zecahriah was filled with the Holy Spirit and declared more news to the crowd. John, the forerunner of Jesus has arrived. Let's listen in to hear what Zechariah had to say as we prepare our hearts and homes for the celebration of the first arrival of Jesus, and looks forward to His Second Advent and arrival soon! What God says, comes to pass. Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it, are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23O Come O Come Emmanuel sung by Monika Hardy Find more at Moments with MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Chit, chat, catch up after Thanksgiving. You know, that week after Thanksgiving, first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the Christmas Season all rolled into one. Posting this episode a bit late on Tuesday as quality recording silence was at a minimum around here. My husband works from home and has been attending Seminars online so I had to wait for his breaks to piece this episode together. Phew, made it before midnight. America celebrated Thanksgiving, and I hope the episodes prior helped you get your heart into a state of Thankfulness for the things that Christ has done, and for the Christmas Season around the world that is upon us. Should the Grinch steal all the gifts and leave those buglers and trumpets and roast beasts on shipping containers in the Pacific Ocean, we can still raise our voices high in praise to our God above as He fills us with His Holy Spirit to spill over in love to those around us as we rise above the circumstances. Last time, we left Zechariah and Elisabeth at home after the angelGabrieal met Zechariah the Priest and gave him some fantastic news! Too bad Zechariah doubted what God can do. The consequence of his doubting made him speechless for months until his child was born, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Today, Mary makes her way quickly to Elisabeth to share the news and see for herself the exciting news that Elisabeth was also with child. The two women spend three months together. Oh, to have been a fly on the wall while they were together. Imagine the conversations they had, I mean, it's not like Zechariah was saying anything at the moment. Mary's thankfulness turns to praise and God recorded her response in song in the Bible for us, and the writers of the Bible call it Mary's Magnificat. Prayer Request: Please pray for the family of the little boy, and the Orphanage in India. The boy was playing outside with other children and was bitten by a snake and died instantly. Christmas time is a difficult time for many. Pray that the joy of the Lord can shine through the darkness to encourage those who are hurting. Thank you. Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23The song at the end of the episode is "Always Close to Me" Lyrics & Music by Brad & Monika HardyMoments with MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! May your time together be blessed and bring glory to God. This world needs the light and love from our Father above. I am happy to share a quick message from a friend and fellow podcaster, Laura L. Padgett. You can find her books here. We continue in Luke Chapter one to see the difference between Zecahriah and Mary's reactions to the messages that the Angel Gabriel brought to them. Guard your heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23Blessings, MoniMoments with Moni Website This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

If you are doubting, you are not alone. The main man on the stage of today's story doubted God's plan for him even though it was delivered by the mouth of an Angel. We continue in Luke Chapter 1 and hear the story of Zechariah and Elisabeth and what God had in store for them. After 400 years of silence, God delivers a great message to the Priest as he is on the job in the Temple but it is is received with doubt and he is struck dumb for awhile. If we spent more time listening and thinking than speaking perhaps we might get a taste of what Zechariah was going through. Also on today's episode are personal updates on:Preparing the home for ThanksgivingTwo Book Recommendations by the author Laura Padgett"Jesus in Shorts""Delores Like the River"Moments with Moni This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Are you anticipating the Holidays ahead as much as I am? I look forward to them every year. It brings me joy and hapiness to be able to share Jesus with others as I anticipate the days of celebration ahead, as well as the final desitnation at the end of our race in this life. Today's episode is an encouragement for us to anticipate God's voice in our lives. Chapter 1 of Luke give us us a picture of a couple who have been praying, anticipating the answer to prayer for a long time, and when it looks like all hope is lost, the prayer is answered with a yes! After 400 years of silence, between the New and the Old Testaments, God speaks through an Angel to Zecariah the Priest. Zecariah's anticipation may have waned as he was very surprised to hear from the Angel. Are we walking through this life with anticipation of God's return for His Bride? As we walk through our days of preparing for family and friends and house guests, let's keep our mind in anticipation and thankfulness for God's plans for our future and Hope! Guard your heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 Love, MoniI invite you to join me in the sharing of the Gospel through this pocast to hearts around the world atBuy Me A Coffee Thank you! Recipe for Vanilla Extract at the Blog This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Is your house clean? If not does it stop you from making others feel welcome in your home? My house is a mess right now from work that the plumber and the tile guy are doing on our shower. The house is full of dust, and it's being tracked all through the home. Not complaining just saying I haven't had a moments to myself or should I say a "Moment with Moni" to record this weeks podcast episode. So I thought I would share a previous episode with Sue Donaldson on the topic of Hospitality and Growing Old Gracefully. These are two important topics for this month of November when we look forward to seeing our friends and families and neighbors. Incline your ears, and if you are blessed, please share it with a friend. For more info go to Moments with MoniThe Sale mentioned in the Podcast is over, but you can still download the free Recipe PDF at the link above. You can also find out more about Sue at her Blog here.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Which one wil it be?Have we taken the time on our knees to find out what the lover of our souls wants for us? Will we be evangelists or ambassadors? Will we be cowards or walk and stand for the truth? Will we let others judge our convictions in the Lord? Today's podcast brings up the history of Martin Luther during the Reformation. It's been over 500 years since that day that he nailed the 95 Thesis on the door of the All Saints Church in Wittenberg Germany. Luther is no longer here, but we are. It's our turn now. Will we stand and fight for the truth or will we turn our backs on the Truth? The only way to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might is to be on our knees and be obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit For more podcasts, I invite you to the Blog at Moments with Moni Guard your heart with all dillegence for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Do you celebrate Halloween, All Saints Day, All Hallow's Eve, or Reformation Day? That is the question. Today I share a bit of my Journey in life on these subjects. Where do you stand on them? Do you know anything about them or just celebrate them because it's what your family has done before you? The Episode starts with a story, of course.I grew up in southern Ca on the other side of the railroad tracks from Compton where the Riots happened in the 1960's. Seeing bars on the windows of the homes were commonplace. I remember a burglar walking in the front door while we were in the backyard but Mom was just walking back in with a bowl of wet dogwood in her hand when she saw him. All of us children were right behind her and saw the funny picture before us. A short little crazy German woman threatening a tall lanky black young man with a bowl of dog food as she yelled and screamed at him to get out of her house and stay away from her children. The poor guy didn't know what hit him! He ran towards a side hall and tried to jump out the window but there were bars on the windows so he ran back out past Mom saying ok Lady, Ok Lady, just calm down..... (listen in for the rest of the story)I also share a few ways that our family has spent our time on Halloween. Time to be in prayer, and in the Word of God to be led by the Holy Spirit in the way your should spend your time for the Kingdom. I'd love to hear your stories of how you bring glory to God. Send me a recording hereUntil we meet here, there, or in the air: Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Yes Virginia, there really is a connection between Communion, Coffee, and Cake. Relationship between God and others is developed in these areas that help us grow as individuals and more in love with our God so we can share His love with others. For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is [broken] for you. Do this in remembrance of me." In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me" (1 Corinthians 11:23-25).And in Mark, written between 75-80 A.D. we read of the scene of Jesus' Last Supper:And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body." And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many" (Mark 14:22-24).For more info you can follow me at Moments with MoniFor Streusel Cake Recipes check out Allrecipes.com Until we meet again...Guard your heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Change is upon us, and will continue. Many are not comfortable with change. How do you deal with it? What does God say about change in His love letters to us?Listen in as Moni shares a few thoughts on:ChangeThe PandemicPastor Appreciation MonthHow to meet change head on! Recipe for Mullien TinctureThank you for your support in prayer and Buy me a CoffeeMullein Tincture Recipe This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Is it Time to Give Up?Personal UpdateFront Porch PonderingsIs it Time to Give Up?Life is hard. I get that. The scene looks rough for many. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Nations argue against other Nations and on the brink of war. Families are hurting,The Economy is tanking, and the Churches are imploding and the Government…. I'm not gonna open that can of worms. Is it time to give up?Gas prices are rising, the grocery bill is astronomical, paychecks are not meeting basic needs, and some are hoping in the government checks to cover their rent and needs. Problem is the funds are not making it to checking accounts. Where are the funds?Is it time to give up?A little boy became an orphan. This Orphan lived in an area where no one cared about him...(listen in for the rest of the story) Song: "Always Close To You" by Brad & Monika HardyGuard your heart with all dilligence for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It's been one of those weeks!Life does not always go as planned. How did your to do list fare this week?For those of you that are young and have lots of energy, don't take it for granted. Topics:The new Federal Drivers License in 2023Worry & Fret or turn to God's WordHome and Heart Declutter Digital MissionaryFront Porch PonderingsBought with a PriceThe Gates of Hell will not PrevailProverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Song: Bought with a Price by Brad & Monika HardyMy Heart Christ's Home by Robert Boyd MungerThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Season 5 of Moments with Moni: The Seasons of our Hearts & HomesPersonal UpdateDownsizingOrganizingDe-Cluttering our Home & HeartsFront Porch PonderingsYou can find more info and episodes at Moments with Moni BlogRose & Cream Bedspread Fly Lady Feather DusterAnd a huge thank you to my new Announcer: Stephen Hardy. Guard your heart for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Grand FinaleNo, I'm not ending the Podcast, however Season 4 is coming to an end with the excitement of Season 5 to come. We've walked through the Covenants this past summer and are now moving on from the deep dive into the Theological DNA strands that were weaved throughout the entire Bible to a practical help section this Season for the Home and Heart.In this episode I'm sharing about: Our cross country move from the North to the SouthMy Covid experienceCurrent Events#EverybitcountschallengeA Lemon Curd RecipeChapter 1:11-12 of Ephesians to challenge and encourage you to know that your Identity is in Jesus. As His Bride, you are blessed beyond measure, freely chosen, adopted into the family of God, accepted in the Beloved, redeemed and forgiven! So stand strong in the power of His might. Reflect His beauty and light in a dark world that needs Jesus. Feel free to message me or send me an email at the Blog.......Momentswithmoni.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today is the last of the summer season re-posts of the Covenant Series. It has been a very busy summer for myself and my family with moving across country, getting sick and unpacking to set up house. I still have not found the box with all my recording equipment! Hoping to get to recording some new material soon. But for now, it never hurts to visit God's word again to glean something new. Blessings to you and yours as you study to show yourself approved by God. MoniAbrahamic and New Covenant Compared. Have you ever felt like living a holy, sanctified, set apart life and being pleasing to the Lord is a waste of time? I mean, what if it's all just not true? What if in the end it's all a big joke? Well, I'm sure you are not alone in those feelings. It's run across my mind a few time throughout my life. However, that's all they are feelings. Yes, God made us with feelings, but the feelings are not what our lives should be run by. One reason not to base our lives on feelings is that they change at the most inopportune moments. We can be sad, glad or mad all in the time it takes to sit through a news story while waiting in the Dentist office. What if I decided that my new acquaintance, would feel better with a big bowl of ice cream and all the toppings? Sounds like fun doesn't it? However, the FACT is that she is a diabetic, and sick right now and that big bowl of sugar would not be helping her, but in fact, hurting her. The more I know about another person, or a situation, the more solid foundation I have of the facts concerning my friend or situation. The FACT is that God loves us, in fact He loved us before we ever knew Him. God knew centuries ago that you would be here today, doubting His love because feelings got in the way. So He left some love letters for us to read to remind us of the Facts, as well as the reminder that He loves you and made away for those who love Him to be with Him forever. Yes, that is through Jesus, the Better, and New Covenant. Jesus is the New Covenant. As we delve into the New covenant a bit deeper today, we will see that not only does God make a way for our salvation from a fallen world, but a way to be holy through Jesus, and bring others along with us to a New and Holy City where we will life with our Beloved forever. From the New to the OldComparing the Promise to Abraham and to JesusThere are some that say that the Church has replaced the Nation of Israel as God's people. It might make some feel better to think this way, but the facts of the Bible nullify any feelings in such a direction.If we compare the Nation of Isreal to the Body of Christ regarding the promise that was given to Abraham, the same promise was given to Israel, but it was fulfilled through the Church. In Genesis 12:3 God told Isreal that He would make them a great Nation, and bless them that blesses them and curse them who curse them and in them all the families of the earth would be blessed. However, this came with conditions. For God also told them “If you will obey and keep My Covenant, the you will be a peculiar treasure to Me, as well as a Kingdom of priests and a holy Nation. (Exodus 19:5-6) Well, like Moses had predicted Israel would not obey. In 1 Peter 2:5,9) God tells His Beloved that you are lively stones, built up as a spiritual house, a holy priest hood, You are a chosen generation, a royal or kingly priesthood, a holy Nation, a peculiar people. Both were chosen Nations, as Isaiah 51:4 and 1 Peter 2:9Pay attention to Me my people and listen to Me, O My Nation, for a law will go out from Me and I will set My Justice for a light to the peoples. And to the church God tells us: we are lively stones being built up as a spiritual house…a chosen race, a royal...

The Messianic CovenantThe last few Podcast Episodes have been about the Davidic Covenant and then a reminder of why we were looking into the covenants. One of the last things I mentioned was that it helps us to understand God's plan to be His Ambassadors and His representatives of these Covenants, and it helps us take a look at how they play out in the Bible, in our lives and for our future.The time frame of some of these covenant promises from God overlap in History and our Future:Edenic: From the beginning of the Garden of Eden to the end of Genesis 2 when Adam sinned Adamic: Genesis 3 to as long as there is sin on the EarthNoahic: From the Ark to the end of rainbowsAbrahamic: Lasts until the end of the Millennium Mosaic: Lasted from Receiving the Law at Mt Sinai to the death of Jesus on the crossDavidic: From the days of David's Kingdom, renewed to Mary Luke 1:31-33 and fulfilled through Jesus until the end of time. Messianic or New Covenant: Applies to ALL who are saved through Faith in the finished work of Jesus on the Cross from Adam onward. Only two of the Covenants had conditions attachedDo you remember which ones they were?One was the Edenic (Don't eat of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil)The Other was the Mosaic Law: This was given solely to the People of Isreal. It ended with the Death of Jesus. Well technically it ended then. However many kept trying to crawl back under this old covenant known as the Law, rather than looking forward to the New Covenant of grace. Marriage, it's what brings us together today. Do you recall that movie line? Marriage ceremonies have changed over the years. Currently it looks like a contract between two people that can be broken when feelings change, that is why a prenuptial agreement comes in handy today, for those who look at marriage as a contract that is breakable at one point down the road. But remember we looked at how God intended a marriage to be. In fact a marriage covenant was a representation of the Covenant relationship God made with mankind. There is no relationship with God outside of a Covenant. Are you in a covenant with God right now? If you are, do you know which one, or ones? Can you state the benefits and responsibilities of the Covenant that you are a part of with God? If not, you might want to go back through the Covenant Series again and take notes, or just check out the Blog Posts that coincide with each Episode and compare it to your Bible. Our current culture tends to look at love as something to be received. The Old Testament describes the love of God as His loving kindness, or loyal love. It is pictured in the Book of Ruth 3 times and is described as headed love or lovingkindness, loyal love, and is Expressed through actionsExpressed as genuine concern for othersDemonstrated as strong devotion to anotherThe Christian Wedding is actually filled with symbolism about the making of a covenant. We spoke of the Making of a Covenant in past Episodes. The Hebrew word for Covenant is Berith. The root word of Berith is “to cut”. A blood covenant was a formal, binding agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament it was done by the cutting of an animal, who's blood was shed to make the agreement binding. In the New Covenant the Better sacrifice, Jesus, gave His own blood to make the covenant binding and the shedding of blood no longer necessary. Then the two parties would walk through the middle of the animal sacrificeIn Old Testament times, this ground they walk on through the sacrifice was considered holy ground. They would then pledge and promise all their rights, possessions, and benefits to the other party. They would exchange belts, and their outer coat, and take some part of the other...

Summer Update: After moving across the Country this summer and then getting very sick, I am posting a repeat of the The Covenant Series at the current time. The New Season of Moments with Moni will begin in the Fall of 2021. Praying for you all, and hoping that you are taking advantage of all the oportunites that God is placing before you. MoniThe Davidic Covenant:Last time we looked at the Biblical Covenants, we explored the Mosaic Covenant and left the House of Jacob on their way into the Promised Land without Moses. Joshua and Caleb were leading the people into the land of milk and honey after 40 years in the wilderness. Things were going well for them, and yet instead of returning God's favor and lovingkindness, the Israelites spun down and out into disobedience to God's Laws time and time again. The times of the Judges had come to an end, and this little tiny Bible Book called Ruth pops up with a story of customs and life during the period of the Judges. There are few points of DNA thread that weave their way through the book to our next stop along the way of the Biblical Covenants like a Dot to Dot pencil activity book.Genealogy is close to my heart. I love seeing the Family Tree fill up as research is done. The more the merrier, the more to love. Sometimes there is an unexpected surprise that pops up in the generations and I love to see how that particular branch of the family is grafted in to the Tree and see how and where they hail from. Family traits are sometimes strong, and overshadow what you might have thought was the norm. Whether it be an ancestral link that is lost or that pops up unexpectedly, it may cause much heartache or joy. I suppose it depends on the perspective of those already hanging in the family tree, whether they be nuts or peaches. Each family member can only be responsible for what is in their own heart as they reach out to the others. The Book of Ruth is a great example of a family lineage that stems from Abraham, to Moses, amongst a family line that was kept pure and separate because of the racist hearts of the Egyptians at the time of the slavery before the Exodus, to a time when all the Kings of Israel did what was right in their own eyes. Ruth is a beautiful account of a Moabitess, that marries into the line of the Hebrews. The Moabites were from the son of Lot and known to the Hebrews as “God's washpot” and yet this young woman, Ruth, was used by God to bring about the ancestral line of someone near and dear to my heart.A quick summary of Ruth's story is that she marries into a family of Hebrews that left Bethlehem during the famine. Ruth marries one of the sons in this family, but the dad dies, both the sons die, and the other daughter in law goes back to her family. Only Ruth, the Moabitess stays with her Mother in law Naomi and returns to Bethlehem to care for her. Here Ruth meets Boaz who cares for her and is a picture of a Redeemer. Boaz redeems the inheritance that belonged to the Hebrew widow Naomi and in the deal, gets the Land and a wife in Ruth. The last portion of the Book of Ruth gives us the line of the ten generations from Pharez through Boaz and Ruth to their descendants. So Boaz had Obed, which meant server, and Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the Father of David, and David brings us to the next Covenant. Why do you think God would use someone so despised in the eyes of others to bring about something so beautiful? Perhaps He is showing us that we ourselves, no matter how sinful we are, however ugly we see ourselves in His sight, we are important to Him and loved by Him. God will use anyone that is willing to be used as we see in the picture of Ruth's loving heart. We have now seen the DNA thread weave from Adam to David and we pick up the story in the Book of Samuel Chapter 18 Samuel was a...

Mosaic Covenant ScriptThis is the first time another Covenant is made, but this one is not for the entire human race. God chooses not just one person that finds grace in His eyes, but an entire Nation that will be born to be His particular people which is made by God through Moses with the people of Israel. To re-cap: At the end of our time together through the Second part of the Abrahamic Covenant, we left two sides of a split family, heading in different directions. God tells of the History account of the family side of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, now the generations, the Blessed Nation that God has made and we follow into slavery into Egypt. Slavery?? What kind of blessing is that, you say? There was supposed to be Land, a Name, and all the families of the Earth were to be blessed through Abraham. Had God changed His mind?No, no, let's just keep listening.....Actually, you can read more at my Blog.Find more Episodes relative to this current topic atMomentswithmoni.comThanks for ListeningMoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

After Hagar returned with Ishmael from running away because of being treated harshly, she submitted herself to Sarai once again. At this time Abram was 86 years old.Have you ever run ahead of God and done things for Him rather than waiting for Him to do what He had promised?This Covenant is between God and Abram• You will be a Father of many Nations• I will change your name from Abram (high and haughty or lofty)to Abraham, (high father of a multitude.) for I will make you a father of many nations. This covenant is established between Me and you, and yourseed all your generations as an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and all your seed after you.• I will give the land of which you are a stranger, the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession to you and your seed, and I will be their God.This is my covenant with you Abraham, and with your descendants and this will be the sign of the covenant:You and every man child among you are to be circumcised as a sign of this covenant, your children by birth and those that are bought or servants.Signs were an important part of a covenant....And it came to pass just as God had said. Abraham and Sarah gave birth to a child and named him Issac, and when the child was eight days old, the circumcision took place, the symbol to remind them of the covenant with each new generation.When little Issac was weaned, some scholars say three some say up to five years old, Abraham made a feast to celebrate. During this time Sarah was an eye witness to Ishmael mocking Issac.It looks as if Hagar and Ishmael were welcome to remain until this point. It was Sarah who went to Abraham and said,Cast out this bondwoman, and HER son for the son of this servant will not be heir with MY son Issac.This grieved Abraham, for he had become attached to his son of the the flesh, Ishmael. Ishamel may have been Isaac's buddy and school mate, but he was not a fellow heir to the inheritance.God told Abraham not to grieve over Ishmael, listen to your wife, and put him away, for I will make of Ishmael a nation, because he is your seed.As Matthew Henry shares in his Commentary on this passage:“If Hagar and Ishamel had conducted themselves well in Abraham's family, they might have continued there but they threw themselves out by their own pride and insolence, and were justly chastised.”Again we see an opportunity to have obeyed God in the things He tells us, or to walk in our own ways. We were made in the Image of God. While here on earth we have an earth suit, this flesh that covers the real us, the spirit within. There will always be a struggle between the flesh and the spirit for control.Are you lost? I was the first time I heard all these things. It took me awhile to connect the dots of all this History and prophecy which is still History and some is yet prophecy....Listen to the episode, or read more at the Blog at Momentswithmoni.comThe Theme Song "Brand New" written and perfomed by Brad & Monika HardyClosing Song "Always Close to Me" written and performed by Brad & Monika Hardy.Questions or Comments? Email Moni at momentswithmoni1@gmail.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Abrahamic Covenant Part OnePart of the Biblical Covenant Stories SeriesI hope this story telling account of History and the Biblical Covenants is of help to you. I know we all have questions when it comes to life. When I was young, I was the oldest of 5 children. My youngest little sister was filled with so many questions as she grew, but the first question was why? Not just why, but why, why why why, why, why, but why and so on. It taught me patience for sure. But it also helped me understand that inquisitive nature. So, here we go again, As I attempt to answer some of the background info to the why questions to give us a better understanding of WHY God did what He did. Of course we won't know it all this side of Heaven, but I hope it's a good start to get you digging into the Biblical Covenants on your own.Last time we got together and looked at the Covenants, Noah and his family were fresh off the boat, ok a really big boat, ok, an Ark!After exiting the vehicle, God had instructed the family once again with one direction being repeated which was for them to be fruitful and multiply, for the entire earth needed repopulating.The smell of a good BBQwas still wafting in the air including the fat from the animals that were given to God in sacrifice by Noah on an altar, revealing an obedient heart, with the rainbow overhead as a symbol of the unconditional covenant between God and mankind and all the animals.God promised He would not flood the entire earth again. After establishing the family in the last covenant between Himself and Adam, God has now established government for mankind through the covenant with Noah. This covenant will remain in effect as long as there are rainbows. It does my heart good when I see a gorgeous double rainbow in the sky after a storm here in North Idaho. If you have any pictures of one in your area, I would love it if you would share them on the Moments with Moni facebook page. Let's all remind each other of this promise from God. Ok, back to the story.Well, the beauty of the fresh new earth didn't last that long. Fresh off the boat, Noah decided to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard. Yes, I realize there is passage of time, but in the very next verse, Noah drank that wine, and you guessed it...Noah got drunk. Evidently there was a scandal that went on inside the tent, for the Bible reads, “Noah, drank of the wine, and was drunken, and had it happened today Ham would have been considered a journalist wanting to make headlines Some say there may have been more going on, but many scholars believe that the scene was just what it was written as, which you can read in Genesis.Do you remember after Adam and Eve sinned and made clothing for themselves out of fig leaves? The timeline from this Antedilluvian age to the Last Days before the coming of Christ, may make this moment look like no big deal.But remember the standard of this world by the One who created it and all that is in it, rises above such lewdness.After Noah woke from his drunkeness, it says that he knew what had happened.I used to think that Noah just yelled at his son because he was mad at him. However, the Bible paints a different picture. Noah was now in his right mind, and since he was the head of the family, and now the head governing member of society, he has proclaimed blessing and cursing in this instance.The guilty party is now proclaimed a servant to the other two sons, one of whom receives a spiritual blessing and the other a temporal one. We also read in this account of History, that Noah lived another 350 years after the flood and he died.As the Bible continues, descendants of these three sons are mentioned. It looks like a dry read of names if at first you open your Bible to read them, but if you dig in to the meaning of these names, and catch a bit of

The Covenant Stories-NoahicNoahic CovenantWelcome back to Moments with Moni, I'm your Host…..Moni Last time we left Adam and Eve just outside the Garden Eden in their new, animal skin covering, that God made for them. Even though they disobeyed God, He was kind and merciful to them and instructed them in the way they should go as they entered the new realm of life that included pain, suffering, weeds, thorns and thistles. It's at this point we need to remember that it was their own doing that brought them to this place. There was no one else to blame for the state they were in. We continue today in Genesis to set the stage for the scene on the Earth before God made the next Covenant.Let's ponder a Biblical perspective on life on earth before God made the Covenant with Noah.In the middle of this account of History, there is a whole chapter on Genelogies in the Bible. Instead of a boring account of me reading this to you, I share a snippet of the Skit "Christ and the Veil" It was written by my son, and he shares it around the kitchen table at dinner time with his children.You can find more info on this"Christ and the Veil" on Stephen Hardy's Facebook Page at "Christ and the Veil- A One Man Play" or to request a booking for him to share this skit at your church or Park or gathering.Oh and by the way, at the time of the recording, our grandchild #8 was on the way. :)Read more about the podcast on the Blog atMomentswithmoni.com57This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Covenant Stories-AdamicAdamic CovenantA short review of the Edenic Covenant from last time: The Ednenic Covenant was a conditional covenant between God and Adam. Which means there were conditions to this covenant regarding creation and life in the Garden of Eden. It was a time of innocence. Adam was to live in the land that God had given him, and God set before him a choice to do things God's way, or his own way. Just one simple test of obedience while Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden. Let's set the stage for the Adamic CovenantIt begins with Chapter 3 of Genesis:Enter, stage left, the snake, the whisperer of magic spells, an enchanter. One who hisses. All these descriptions come from the Strongs Concordance, but the snake is not clearly identified as Satan in this particular passage. Since the entire Bible is sixty six books connected to tell the entire History, we can understand this hissing creature a bit better through their addition.Ezekiel chapter 28 tells us this creature was in Eden, the Garden of God and every precious stone was his covering, that he was beautiful and when he was created he was able to sing with his pipes and make music.Revelation 19 and 20 describe the snake as the great dragon that was cast out of heaven, the old serpent called the Devil, That Satan who deceived and deluded the whole world! He was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. So yes, this serpent was more subtile, crafty, or cunning, then any beast of the field. This serpent is referred to in Ezekiel as one who's heart was lifted up against God. This serpent who led others in worship of God, who used to be the worship leader in heaven, thought himself to be greater than God. It was this serpent who was cut down and cast out of heaven along with a third of the angels. Dr. Luke in chapter 8 tells us a story about the devils or demonic beings under certain circumstances, having the ability to indwell human or animal bodies.In Lukes story, it was a herd of swine. Now that we can see how the serpent in the garden is tempting Eve, and who this serpent is, you may have even more questions before we continue. Why is Eve talking to the serpent?Where was Adam?Why was Adam not protecting the weaker vessel from the enemy?Listen in to hear more on the podcast orRead more on the Blog at Momentswithmoni.comSubscribe at Momentswithmoni.com orText the phrase "Subscribe to Moni's Tribe" along with your email address to1-703-951-3077Music Credits: "Brand New" Music and Lyrics by Brad and Monika HardyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Biblical Covenants, EdenicThe Edenic CovenantTravel back with me in time to before Covid, before 9/11Before the Gulf War,Before both the World Wars,Before the building of the Ancient pyramidsTo a time where time began...The History of this time is not written in chronological order.This account of History begins with....In the Beginning God, if we have trouble with these four words, we won't be digging any deeper to find the gold hidden in the rest of the account.The beginning verses go onto describe a beautiful new home created by God for humans, created in not His but “their Image” revealing a God head in three parts, yet one. A bit confusing?Picture a family, Dad and a mom and a child, all three parts of the same family yet three distinct, and separate people. The analogy breaks down, but helps us understand the picture. So we have a beautiful new home with waters and land, and shrubbery, birds, animals, stars, sun moon, and humans. The humans are the crown of God's creation. Again, He made them in His Image. He made them with a body, soul, and a spirit and wanted to to be their God and spend eternity with them. Here is where I turn to the user manual to explain what the warranty entails. You know, the user guide that comes along with the new smart tv you just purchased. After pushing all the buttons on the remote for a few hours to make things work, you resort to the user guide to read the fine print......Let's ponder the salt and light of the words of this account of History. This Biblical perspective gives us opportunity to consider that this body is the temple of thee Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is of God within us is a gift from God.And that with both body and spirit we are made to glorify our Creator.FB Meyer once shared:Every human being is entrusted with a garden, that we may keep it. Guard it.. God's Goodness is no excuse for idleness. Whether your heart and life will produce weeds, or flowers and fruits, depends on what we do with this gift of life. Two last examples from scripture:Proverbs 24:30-31I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person. There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed.2nd...Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all for out of it are the issues of lifeListen to more on The Edenic Covenant Episode #53 or read the BlogQuestions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.Music Credits: "The Test" Music And Lyrics by Brad and Moika HardyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Overview of The Biblical Covenants An Overview of the Covenants of the Bible: Edenic: Conditional between God and AdamAdamic: Unconditional between God and fallen humansNoahic: Unconditional for the restoration of all things. After sin entered the world with Adam and Eve, it bloomed full again during the time of Noah.Abrahamic: The Gentiles and grafted into the unconditional covenant. All mankind is blessed through Abraham. A covenant of promise for the spiritual children of AbrahamMosiac: A conditional covenant through Moses, but temporary. Shows the Law as our schoolmaster. The Jews are blinded to this being the Old Covenant.Davidic: Unconditional promise, currently dormant, but will be fulfilled when the Son of David takes the throne during the Millennium.New Covenant: Messianic Unconditional New Covenant that replaces the Old Covenant. Salvation is secured, a new heart is given, and forgiveness for all who choose to surrender.Some add the Land Covenant: Eternal and UnconditionalOverview of the Mysteries of God's Will in Ephesians Chapter 1: Predestination, adoption, The dispensation Times, Millenium, inheritance.All these will be more clear as we continue to study through each of the Covenants in more depth, and we will have a better understanding of the mystery of God's will which is "Christ in you, the Hope of glory!"Suggested reading before next week: Ephesians chapters 1-3Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.Moni51This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Covenant Stories EpisodeThe covenants are the DNA strand that ties the whole Book/God's Plan together.In a nutshell: God made man in "their" image. Man sinned. Relationship was broken between God and man with no way to live with God in His Kingdom.God makes Covenant with mankind to make a way for sin to be washed away and relationship restored to make a way to live forever in His Kingdom.If we are going to place our trust in God, then shouldn't we know who God is and what He is like? What He has done on our behalf? Who we are in Christ? And How we are to live in light of God's Covenant promises?The Making of a CovenantTravel back in time with me to the Ancient Hebrew way of thinkingThe story of the Bible is the story of the Hebrew wife of God and the Gentile Bride of Christ grafted into the Hebrews. The Abrahamic Covenant. Is it still relevant to us today? It began as a blood covenant with Abram. God called Himself “The God of Abraham” “The God of Isaac” and “The God of Jacob” and ultimately the God of Israel. Through Jesus, we can all have access to salvation, the Jew and the Gentile. The Abrahamic Covenant, made new, better translated as “re-newed” in the strongs ( a primate root; to be new, causatively to rebuild:-renew, repair) is now a better covenant through Jesus Christ. Psalm 105:7-11Plus:The Walk of Blood was done to seal the Covenant PromisesMore on the making of Ancient Covenants***Visit the new Website Momentsiwthmoni.com*** to read more on this subject and download a FREE PDF on the History and Deeper Meaning of Covenants.Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message atmomentswithmoni1@gmail.com or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming PodcastGoogle Voice 1-703-951-3077This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The Covenant StoriesA New Monday Series: The Covenant Stories.After Decades of reading the Bible and studying it verse by verse, Moni would like to share The Covenant Stories with you, to share how it connected the dots of the entire Bible from beginning to end.Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message atmomentswithmoni1@gmail.com or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming PodcastGoogle Voice 1-703-951-3077Continue the conversation of today's study atMoments with Moni Facebook Community GroupIf you have enjoyed this content, you might consider sharing it with friends and family that would enjoy it as well. Thanks so much for listening.I am also working on a new website that will online soon at Momentswithmoni.comMoniThe Covenant Series:The Covenant Stories #47The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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The first Garden. The Garden of Eden.Sprouting vs Micro GreensGreen house Raised Beds or GardensPlanting MediumsTypes seeds that do well as Micro Greens. Similar Episodes:Spring CleaningThe Creatives Mindset-Acrylic PaintingVisit Moni at the Blog Moments with MoniI invite you to join me on Clubhouse Friday's from 10-11AM PST for the "Podcast Brunch Society" MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Continuing in the Home & Heart SeasonOn a recent Podcast Pivot to Home & Heart Season, I shared on Spring Cleaning, The Artist's Creative Mindset, and today I am asking a question... What in the World are you Cultivating?Todays Topics:Teaching on Life from Titus Chapter 2Seasons of Life as an older and younger womanWhat are you Cultivating, physically, mentally, and spiritually?Next Week's Topic: Gardening & Micro Greens for LifeSimilar Episodes:Spring CleaningThe Creatives Mindset-Acrylic PaintingVisit Moni at the Blog Moments with MoniI invite you to join me on Clubhouse Friday's from 10-11AM PST for the "Podcast Brunch Society" MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Creatives Mindset-Acrylic PaintingFriendly Service Announcement: Only a few more Days to send in your Taxes.One Year afte Covid: The Creatives MindsetGet Rich Schemes Everywhere, but this is not one. Acrylic Painting was put aside after downsizing a few years ago, but a few extra hours the other day, awakened the creative mindset of this acrylic Painter.After teaching some Homeschool Art classes, I got the painting bug again. From Primary to Secondary, to Terchiery with highlighs and shadow training it was time for me to take a painting course. Paint AdditivesJohn Constable Being Created in the Image of God, we love to reflect the beauty of all He has created. We don't worship creation, but the Creator! Are you a Creative? I'd love to hear about your creative endeavors. Join me on Clubhouse on Friday's 10-11 am PST I invite you to check out the Blog at Moments with Moni to see some of the paintings I've done. Leace a pic of yours, I'd love to see your work. Thanks for visiting, MoniThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy