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Part of "Proverbs: How to Build a Life," Andy Rodgers picks up the second half of a two-part look at wise counsellors. Last week Grant Clark asked why we need trusted voices and who has permission to tell us something we do not want to hear. This week turns to the follow-on question: once we have discerned that someone is qualified to speak into our life, how do we get the most out of what they say. The message covers therapists, pastors, spiritual fathers and mothers, GC members, and friends.Andy opens by distinguishing two things that are often confused. Therapy is a practice: a trained professional with a set of skills, a licensed person helping a specific person with a specific problem, with ethics, accountability, and evidence based practices behind it. Therapy culture is something else. It is when the language of therapy and a therapeutic orientation become the way you engage every relationship in your life, and when organizations, schools, churches, and the political sphere all route their questions back to what feels good therapeutically rather than what is good. "How does that make you feel?" is an excellent question in a counselling room and a poor one for setting the economic direction of a nation or for asking what a passage of Scripture means.He is explicit that this is not an anti therapy message. Restored started a therapy centre, has subsidised thousands of dollars of therapy for people in the church who could not afford it, and runs the Restored Counselling Network. Good therapists using good practices are very helpful. A number of the people writing against therapy culture are themselves therapists.On reading for authorial intent rather than feeling, he points to Mark Twain, who prefaced a later edition of "Huckleberry Finn" by telling readers the book is not an allegory and asking them not to treat it as one. His English class spent fourteen weeks treating it as an allegory anyway. That is survivable with a novel. It is a real problem with Scripture, and a bigger one when the same instinct is used to determine what marriage is, what your identity is, and what is good and true and beautiful.## Four markers of therapy culture1) Concept creep. Precise language meant to help us see something clearly starts to mean more than it meant, and once it means everything it means nothing. Gaslighting comes from a 1938 play and describes a genuinely abusive man deliberately making his wife doubt her sanity. It is real and it is rare. It now gets used for ordinary cognitive dissonance. Andy walks through a recent scheduling mix up with a fellow pastor where he genuinely felt confused, and notes that memory is fallible and two people can remember the same event differently. Choosing the gaslighting reading would have turned a good friend into someone dangerous who had to be removed from his life. Choosing "maybe I forgot that" carried far less pressure and required villainising no one. The same creep has happened to abuse, to trauma, and to narcissism. Genuine narcissistic personality disorder runs around one percent, so it cannot be everyone's dad, just as borderline personality disorder cannot be everyone's mom. Naming everything as abuse diminishes our ability to help the people actually experiencing it.2) Boundaries become walls. Boundaries are a biblical idea: knowing where you stop and another person begins, holding your values, refusing to be manipulated. To be a Christian you have to have firm boundaries. But for many people boundaries have come to mean cutting out anyone who makes them uncomfortable, which is avoidance, and which most good therapists will tell you leaves you less mature because you never learn to handle difficult people or hard conversations. Seventy three percent of millennials have gone no contact with a close friend or family member in the last two years, half of those tied to their parents' politics. Disagreeing with your parents is normal. Cutting them off is new. Where there is genuine danger or a history of abuse the calculation is different, but the usual work is helping people figure out what they can realistically expect from a relationship and how to show up in it.3) Validation becomes authority. Being heard matters, but being heard is a means, not the end. It creates a space safe enough to look at what is hard to look at. If someone has to tell you that what you want is good, that will keep you from wisdom, because sometimes what you want is dumb. Andy is candid that he has plenty of dumb ideas himself and needs godly, loving, wise people alongside him for exactly that reason.4) Diagnosis becomes identity. Restored is not anti diagnosis. The DSM categories are genuinely useful for describing patterns of behaviour, understanding how someone relates to others, and explaining a tendency. They are never an excuse to hurt people or to continue in sin. Andy speaks openly about his own ADHD, the forgotten texts and missed medications, and the systems he has had to build to take responsibility for it. Most diagnoses people receive are not their fault, but to thrive and love people well they still have to do the work. God's standards do not decrease; some people simply need more help in a given area than the average person.The irony he draws out: something you went to in order to see clearly now makes the world look more threatening than before. Something you went to in order to protect your relationships has produced more isolation. Somewhere you went to be heard has made you unreachable.He notes the same dynamic can quietly reshape a GC, where groups drift into venting and status updates rather than asking what Scripture says and what Jesus is calling us to. It is fine to say a thing is hard. The question is whether the group helps you then go and do it.Two tests run underneath the whole message. If we are engaging counsel in a way that makes us more fragile rather than more resilient over the long term, something is wrong. And if we have adopted a worldview that makes us less open to insight we do not want to hear, it is keeping us from becoming wise.## We get the most out of the counsel we receive when we do five things1) Choose the right story2) Are discerning about who we let counsel us3) Engage honestly4) Work towards a goal5) Seek sanctification over validation## Choose the right storyThere are no neutral worldview people. Everyone speaking into your life is answering a set of questions whether or not they say so out loud: What is a person? What is a man, a woman, a mother, a father? What is parenting? What is marriage? What is sexuality and what is it for? What is actually wrong with us? How do people change, by insight, by empathy, by repentance, or by better tools? And what is the goal of a life, which decides the goal of counselling.The Bible says we are image bearers of God, made with inherent dignity, value, and worth, created to be known and loved. That is a different story from being a bag of chemicals and neurons colliding. Andy is careful that these are not simple either / ors. We are image bearers and we do have physical bodies that God chose for us. Scripture names three broad things that can be wrong: a fallen body in a fallen world, with real physiological realities; sin committed against us by others, which covers much of what people bring to therapy as wounding, shame, and pain, and which is not their fault; and our own sin, the lies we tell ourselves and the ways we try to live independently of God.He pushes back on starting the story at Genesis 3. God made us wonderful, beautiful, and glorious, and sin damaged it. One of the worst things about sin is that it diminishes the good person God created you to be. He is now restoring that, like a fine painting, over years and with patience.Repentance and clinical tools are not rivals. A tool can make repentance easier. Andy uses his own example: externalising what he cannot hold in his head helps him forget less and love his wife better. But the decision to get help in the first place is an issue of the will. Someone whose trauma triggers leave them in fight or flight is not at fault for being triggered, and may still need to deal with the thing they have been avoiding, because the people around them are still getting hurt even when the motive is not bad.The question that matters is what wins when two stories are mutually exclusive. When a view of the world conflicts with the Scriptures, the Scriptures need to win. He works this through cognitive behavioural therapy, the most used approach in talk therapy, whose core claim is that emotions and behaviours run downstream of thoughts. He agrees that is broadly true, finds CBT tools genuinely helpful, and notes that CBT ironically has the most in common with biblical counselling. But Scripture carries a category the therapeutic world often does not: we do not only have bad thoughts, we have bad desires upstream of our thoughts. James says our conflicts come from wanting something and not getting it."The tools are great. They're just not everything. There's not one tool that solves life. The only person who solves all of life is Jesus."## Be discerning about who you let counsel youCounsel in a person's heart is deep water, and a person of understanding draws it out. Good counsellors ask good questions and get beneath the surface.Does a therapist need to be a Christian? Andy says it depends on the issue, and that for some things it is close to vital. Marriage is his clearest example, because a counsellor is helping you understand the story you came from and the story you are building, and it helps enormously if they share a Christian understanding of marriage, sexuality, communication, and desire, even if they use plenty of clinical tools alongside it.Better is open reprimand than concealed love, and the wounds of a friend are trustworthy while the kisses of an enemy are excessive. Friends who only ever validate you are not evil, but they will not help you grow. If you talk about your marriage, do it in an honouring way, and be wary if your friends always take your side. You want someone willing to play devil's advocate and ask what you can do, since you are the only person who can do what you can do.Practical advice for choosing, drawing on Eliza Huie's "How to Get the Most Out of Your Counseling," a sixty page book he recommends. Most people do not know they are allowed to interview a counsellor about their modality, their approach, and their worldview. Questions worth asking:How do you integrate your faith and your work?What do you think is wrong with people?Do you ever talk about sin in the work that you do?Will you ever challenge me, even if I do not love it in the moment?What do you specialise in?Licensure tells you what someone is trained in. It tells you nothing about their worldview and nothing about their character. It is a good place to start, not a place to stop. Be wary of anyone who treats everything, the way some restaurants serve cheeseburgers, spaghetti, and sushi off one menu. Andy helped a friend look for OCD treatment and found that of the hundreds of providers listed who said they treated OCD, none listed ERP, the approach both the International OCD Foundation and the American Psychological Association name as the first line treatment. Claiming to treat OCD without it is like claiming to treat bacterial infections without antibiotics.## Engage honestlyThe one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Andy points out what the verse does not say. It does not say concealing is wicked. It says concealing does not work. If you want to lose weight without discussing what you eat, or want your knee treated without describing the pain, you will not get far.Two reasons we are not honest. The first is the fear of man, which Proverbs calls a snare, over against the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. The question is whether you are more aware of what a person thinks of you or what God thinks of you. He notes a related risk: keeping the same therapist for years with no goal, until they function as a friend your insurance covers, at which point you want them to like you and become less honest. The second reason is pride, wanting to be seen a particular way.He also distinguishes being authentic or transparent from being vulnerable. Plenty of people will tell you a great deal, sometimes more than they should about others, without ever being open to having any of it challenged. Vulnerability is being open to someone speaking into it. This cuts the other way too. Not everyone is owed your depths, and dumping ninety minutes of heavy material on a friend who did not ask for it is its own marker of therapy culture.## Work towards a goalThere is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. A goal means direction rather than a deadline, and it lets a counsellor, pastor, or friend stay within their expertise. Andy cites a clinical psychiatrist who said that having a long term psychologist with no goal is having a bad friend you pay to be your friend.The arithmetic matters. You are awake roughly one hundred and twelve hours a week. A forty five minute session is well under one percent of your life and will not change it on its own. Implementing what you learn during the other ninety nine percent will. It is the personal trainer problem: the workouts do not do themselves.## Seek sanctification over validationA fool does not delight in understanding but only wants to show off his opinions. Wanting to be understood is human and God given. Wanting to change and become like Jesus is a supernatural work of the Spirit. The danger is letting "finding someone who gets me" become the destination of the journey rather than a stage in it, and then asking the church to function as a therapeutic community on those same terms.Andy makes the case that the church has an enormous amount to offer if we engage it rightly. There are people in the room who handle money well and would change your life if you had the humility to open your budget to them. There are people who have worked through hard things in their marriage who could mentor you without being your therapist. He cites Rebecca McLaughlin quoting a Harvard researcher that attending church weekly is "like a miracle drug," with measurable effects on depression, anxiety, self control, addiction, and burnout. Churches are also good places to work through attachment wounds, because good attachment work aims at being able to trust other people rather than depending on one safe person indefinitely, and because Scripture defines how we are allowed to treat one another, which is part of what makes a church safe.He closes on what he calls the most underrated thing, even among Christians: spending time with Jesus. He describes a retreat at a monastery with a group of people mostly in their sixties and seventies, including a retired psychiatric researcher, a doctor and psychiatrist, recently widowed and in real pain, and firmly pro therapy. After several hours of solitude she came back and said she thought she had saved five to ten thousand dollars of therapy in three hours, because it had all been resistance. She knew what she needed to do and did not want to do it."Jesus knows how to lovingly say, I love you, but we got to do this. And he took me by the hand and walked me to where I needed to go. He shepherded me."The flip side he wants to press: when someone says they need help with their marriage, ask whether they have prayed about it, whether they have spent any time asking the Lord how to treat their spouse differently, whether they have looked at what God's word says about parenting or marriage. You may well need tools to obey those commands in a healthy way. The question is whether you started with what God wants.The Spirit is the parakletos, the counsellor, the one who comes alongside, and he loves to give wisdom. James says God gives wisdom generously to those who ask without being double minded, and double minded means you have already made up your mind, so you are not actually open. You want someone to co-sign. You want validation, not revelation."Don't build a life where you protect yourself from hard things that can help you grow."Andy's closing prayer asks that Restored would become a humble people who can receive, and a contemplative people able to sit with an idea or a thought or a passage of Scripture and weigh it in God's presence, rather than running to social media or ChatGPT or a podcast or a friend. Clinical tools can help us do that, but those tools are a sail on a sailboat. We still need God's wind. And it asks that we would believe God's word is better for us than the word of any expert or of ourselves, that his word is not handcuffs but guardrails on a path, keeping us from going off the side of a mountain.Verses referenced:Genesis 3Proverbs 9:8Proverbs 9:10Proverbs 14:23Proverbs 18:2Proverbs 20:5Proverbs 27:5-6Proverbs 28:13Proverbs 29:25Romans 12:2Philippians 4:8James 1:5-8James 4:1-21 Peter 5:7

In This Episode, We Cover:Finding hope in Psalm 121 during life's most difficult seasonsWhy God's presence is more important than immediate reliefLessons learned through caring for aging parents with significant health challengesThe difference between trusting God's promises and expecting specific outcomesHow the Psalms can become a powerful personal prayer guideWhat it means for God to be our Helper, Keeper, Protector, and PreserverKey Moments00:00 Introduction to Psalm 121 and personal reflections04:00 Walking by faith when you cannot see the full picture08:35 Personal testimony of caring for parents with health challenges10:35 Using the Psalms as a prayer book15:25 Understanding the Songs of Ascent23:20 "Where does my help come from?"33:40 God as our Keeper who never sleeps39:10 The Lord as your shade and strength41:15 Practical encouragement from Psalm 12148:45 Closing prayer and response

In this episode we explore several reasons that we pass through difficulties and how knowing the cause is critical for applying the correct solutions.Scriptures referenced:John 16:33Psalm 4:1Psalm 6:1-3John 15:5Job 42:72 Corinthians 12:9John 15:1-3Hebrews 12:5-13Romans 8:12 Corinthians 5:21Proverbs 16:9Romans 8:28-29Proverbs 19:3Luke 17:1-4Luke 6:27-29Matthew 18:15-17Proverbs 22:24-252 Corinthians 11:14James 4:6-7Ephesians 6:10-18Galatians 5:16-17, 22-23Matthew 14:22-33Philippians 4:8-9Isaiah 26:3Psalm 23:4Hebrews 13:5Genesis 3:17-19Ecclesiastes 11:2Psalm 55:22Psalm 138:31 Peter 5:8James 1:5-6Proverbs 2:1-8Proverbs 12:15Galatians 6:2Romans 12:15John 13:34-35Philippians 4:4Psalm 100Psalm 92:1-4Lamentations 3:21-24Psalm 63:8Psalm 27:13-14BibliographyBonhoeffer, Dietrich. Letters and Papers from Prison. Edited by John W. de Gruchy. Translated by Isabel Best, Lisa E. Dahill, Reinhard Krauss, and Nancy Lukens. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010.Groeschel, Craig, host. "5 Times I Was Wrong and What It Taught Me | 10-Year Anniversary Edition." Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. January 1, 2026. Podcast, 25:23. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-times-i-was-wrong-and-what-it-taught-me-10-year/id1070649025?i=1000743398170.Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as we are able!I WANT TO BE DISCIPLEDI am on staff with another ministry called Mentoring Men for the Master (M3). M3 is a discipleship ministry; so, if you are interested in being discipled and having someone come alongside you to invest in you and your walk with Jesus, or if you would like to do this in someone else's life, feel free to email us at info@mentoringmen.net. You can also check out M3's website by clicking "I want to be discipled". Also note that despite the ministry's name, M3 disciples both men and women; so, the offer is open to all!I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to sign up to receive newsletter updates, simply click "I want to sign up for the newsletter" and fill out the form. Also, feel free to check out our most recent newsletter.I WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking "I want to support the podcast". I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!...

Join us as we listen to the latest message featuring Pastor Ken Wootton! Our heart at Highlands is to lead you into a growing relationship with Jesus, so you can have a life full of purpose as you grow in your faith and lead others to Jesus. Connect with us here:Website: ⁠ https://highlandschurch.auFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/highlands.auInstagram: ⁠ https://instagram.com/highlands.au Bible Verses:Matthew 22:37-41 NKJV1 Samuel 2:30 James 4:10John 12:26 James 4:8Proverbs 3:9–10Exodus 20:12Ephesians 6:2–3Proverbs 9:10 Proverbs 14:27 Proverbs 19:23 Luke 1:50I Corinthians 12:12-27 NKJVPsalms 133:1-3 NKJVMatthew 18:19-20 NKJVEphesians 6:1-4 NKJVColossians 3:18–4:1 Ephesians 5:211 Peter 3:7 Leviticus 19:32 1 Timothy 5:17Romans 12:10 Malachi 4:6

SHABBAT DAY LESSON — PROVERBS 3Teachers: Kerry & Karen BattleWHAT WE COVERProverbs 3 reveals the architecture of covenant stability.This chapter is not motivational language.This is instruction about:trustcorrectioninward governmentdesire formationpath developmentself-ruledisciplinewisdomremembrancerestraintcovenant orderThe chapter exposes how repeated behavior gradually reshapes:desireinstinctperceptionsensitivityidentitydirectionTrust, Submission, and the Death of Self-RuleProverbs 3:1–8The son is commanded:do not forget instructiontrust in Yahuah fullyreject self-understandingacknowledge Him continuallyfear Yahuahdepart from evilThis section destroys autonomous thinking.The chapter reveals: people naturally drift toward self-rule unless continual submission to Yahuah interrupts that corruption.Repeated self-rule eventually reshapes instinct itself.Eventually:correction feels offensivehumility feels weakpride feels naturalself-government becomes normalThe chapter teaches: what repeatedly governs the heart eventually governs desire, and desire eventually governs the path.Honor, Correction, and the Preservation of the SoulProverbs 3:9–12The chapter commands:honor Yahuah with substancereject despising correctionunderstand chastening as covenant loveThis section exposes modern rebellion against discipline.Scripture teaches: correction is preservation before destruction matures fully.Repeated correction strengthens restraint.Repeated indulgence strengthens appetite.Eventually people become:easier to correct orimpossible to correctThe chapter reveals: what people repeatedly refuse to correct eventually becomes part of their identity.Wisdom, Peace, and Creation OrderProverbs 3:13–26Wisdom is described as:life-givingstabilizingprotectivemore valuable than richesThis section reveals: wisdom is alignment with the order Yahuah built into creation itself.Biblical peace (shalom) means:wholenessstabilityharmonycompletenessorderRepeated wisdom gradually reshapes instinct.Eventually:discernment sharpensfoolishness becomes uncomfortablecorruption becomes easier to detectrestraint becomes naturalThe wise eventually begin hating corruption instinctively.Envy, Admiration, and Identity FormationProverbs 3:27–35The chapter warns:do not envy oppressorsdo not admire violent successdo not imitate corruptionThis section reveals: admiration reshapes identity gradually.People become like what they repeatedly honor.Repeated admiration eventually produces imitation.Communities become what they collectively normalize repeatedly.WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERSProverbs 3 exposes how inward formation gradually shapes outward destiny.This chapter teaches:repeated behavior reshapes desirerepeated compromise normalizes corruptionrepeated self-rule hardens the heartrepeated wisdom deepens discernmentrepeated correction strengthens humilityrepeated exposure trains instinctrepeated paths create future outcomesThis chapter destroys:emotional spiritualitymotivational religionpride-based wisdomautonomous thinkingcorrection resistanceAnd reveals: wisdom is covenant alignment with divine order.SCRIPTURE REFERENCESProverbs 3Proverbs 3:1–8Proverbs 3:9–12Proverbs 3:13–26Proverbs 3:27–35Deuteronomy 6:6–9Jeremiah 17:9Isaiah 55:8–9Hebrews 12Revelation 3:19James 3:17Psalm 37Micah 6:8ABOUT AHAVA ~ LOVE ASSEMBLYWe teach the pure Word of Yahuah. No religion. No traditions. No compromise.Teaching is established by Scripture only: line upon line, precept upon precept, with covenant understanding rooted in the Hebrew thought-world of the text.SUPPORT THE WORK — GIVE VIA ZELLEZelle QR available at: ahavaloveministry.comZelle only.FINAL WORDRepeated exposure reshapes desire.Repeated wisdom restructures instinct.Repeated compromise normalizes corruption.Repeated self-rule hardens the heart against correction.

God’s Word is described in Psalm 119:130 as light that brings understanding—and that imagery still holds up today. Just like a flashlight cutting through darkness, Scripture has a way of revealing clarity in places where confusion, uncertainty, or discouragement once lived. And the beautiful part is that this light isn’t reserved for experts or scholars—it’s available to anyone willing to open the page. Spiritual understanding doesn’t usually happen all at once. It unfolds over time as we return to God’s Word consistently and allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate what we need in each season. As we read, reflect, and stay teachable, Scripture moves from information to transformation—guiding not just what we know, but how we live. Highlights God’s Word brings light into confusion and spiritual darkness Scripture is meant to be experienced gradually, not mastered instantly The Holy Spirit helps illuminate understanding as we read and reflect Bible reading is a daily spiritual discipline that builds spiritual growth God’s Word transforms us, not just informs us Lifelong learning keeps faith active, humble, and growing God can use both Scripture and other reading to deepen spiritual insight Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: God’s Words Will Enlighten YouBy: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” – Psalm 119:130, NIV When I was a child, I loved reading so much that bedtime felt like an interruption. Once the lights were off and the door was closed, I’d pull out a flashlight and keep reading under the covers. I knew I was supposed to be sleeping, but the story always felt more important. I wanted to know what happened next. I wanted to learn. That little beam of light made the pages come alive, even in the dark. Those memories come back to me when I read Psalm 119:130, which describes how God’s words shine a light that gives us understanding. When we read God’s words in the Bible, God’s light shines into the darkness of our lives in this fallen world, and that helps us see what we couldn’t see before. God’s words do this for us even if we’re not experts or scholars. The verse says it gives understanding “to the simple.” That’s good news for all of us. Psalm 119 is all about loving God’s words to us, which Hebrews 4:12 points out are “alive and active”. Over and over, Psalm 119 describes longing for scripture, meditating on it, and finding life in it. This particular verse reminds us that God’s words in the Bible work gradually yet powerfully in our lives. God’s words unfold. They open up over time. God’s light comes into the darkness of our lives in this fallen world as we read them, reflect on them, and apply them. That’s important, because many people feel discouraged when they open the Bible and don’t immediately understand everything. They may worry that they’re not smart enough to understand God’s messages, or that they’re approaching the Bible in the wrong ways. But the Bible was never meant to be mastered in just one reading. It was meant to be read gradually and returned to regularly. Bible reading is an important spiritual discipline that God intends for us to practice every day, just like prayer and meditation. As we allow God’s words in the Bible to sink into our souls day by day, they will unfold in our lives so that we become more enlightened. When we come to the Bible with a desire for God to enlighten us, God’s Holy Spirit will help us understand what we need, when we need it. But learning doesn’t stop with the Bible alone. God also uses other good books and articles to help us grow spiritually. Reading widely can deepen our understanding of God and the world he has created. The key is reading prayerfully, asking the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Spirit will show us what’s true and what’s helpful for growing closer to God. God loves to teach us through what we read – both through the Bible’s words and through other words that can point us toward him. Reading is an important part of lifelong learning, and being lifelong learners keeps our faith growing by reminding us that God is always bigger than our current understanding. If we stop learning, our faith can become weak. But when we stay curious – focused on God’s words in the Bible and open to growth as the Holy Spirit leads us – we stay teachable. Psalm 119:130 also reminds us that light comes from God’s words, not just information. God wants us to do much more than just collect facts. God wants us to change for the better. So, the words God uses to enlighten us go beyond information to also bring inspiration into our lives. God’s words inspire us by motivating us to move closer to him as we keep learning more. So, if you’re facing the darkness of confusion or discouragement, let God’s words shine a light into your life. Open the Bible and read something. Then ask the Holy Spirit to use that to enlighten you and bring you the wisdom and encouragement you need. When you experience the blessing of God meeting you there, you’ll get inspired to keep reading. Like a child with a flashlight under the covers, you’ll be excited to read and learn from God’s words as much as you can! Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider how God’s words will enlighten you, reflect on these questions: What role does reading – the Bible, and other books and articles – play in your daily life right now? When have you recently experienced a Bible verse or passage enlightening you with wisdom or encouragement? What keeps you from reading the Bible more regularly, and how can you try to start reading the Bible more? How can you approach other books or articles as learning opportunities, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide you? What would it look like for you to become a lifelong learner who’s focused on God’s truth while continuing to seek out fresh information and inspiration? Further Reading:2 Timothy 3:16-17Joshua 1:8Proverbs 2:6Colossians 3:16James 1:5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bribery is more than an exchange of money—it is a heart issue that reveals who you truly serve. In this powerful message from Social Media Ministries, we explore what Scripture says about bribery, justice, holiness, and integrity. Rooted in passages like Deuteronomy 10:17, Exodus 23:8, Proverbs 17:23, Isaiah 5:23, 1 Samuel 8:3, 2 Chronicles 19:7, and Job 15:34, this sermon reveals that God shows no partiality and accepts no bribes—and neither should His people.Bribery blinds judgment, perverts justice, and aligns a person with the world rather than with God. Whether giving or receiving a bribe, Scripture makes it clear that such actions distort truth and corrupt righteousness. From the warning about Samuel's sons in 1 Samuel 8:3 to the strong declaration in 2 Chronicles 19:7 that with the Lord there is no injustice, partiality, or bribery, this teaching calls believers to reflect God's character in every area of life.This message challenges Christians to examine their integrity, motives, and financial decisions. Are you allowing money, favors, or influence to sway your obedience to God's Word? Are you standing firm on biblical truth, or are you being bought by the pressures of this world? As James warns, friendship with the world is enmity with God. We are called to be holy because He is holy.Through Scripture-rich teaching, this sermon urges believers to reject corruption, live as true children of God, and let their provision come from Him alone. When you seek God with all your heart, He will provide everything you need—without compromise.Choose righteousness. Reject bribery. Stand firm in truth.Referenced Verses:Deuteronomy 10:17Exodus 20:38Proverbs 17:8Proverbs 17:23Isaiah 5:231 Samuel 8:32 Chronicles 19:7Job 15:34-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.

Life has a way of pulling us into stress, fear, and overwhelm—but Scripture offers a better rhythm: resting in God as our refuge. While God is always present, learning to actively dwell in that presence takes intention. It’s in those moments—pausing, praying, and turning our attention back to Him—that we begin to experience His peace in a tangible way. Psalm 91 paints a powerful image of God as our shelter and covering. When we stay close to Him, we’re not just protected—we’re sustained. The weight of expectations, fear, and pressure begins to lift as we remember who He is: all-powerful, unchanging, and deeply committed to our good. Rest isn’t found in escaping life’s challenges, but in staying rooted in God through them. Highlights God’s presence is constant, but resting in it requires intentional practice Pausing in moments of stress allows God to bring peace and clarity Fear and overwhelm grow when we lose sight of God’s power True rest comes from trusting God, not controlling outcomes God invites everyone to dwell in His presence—no matter their past Staying close to God strengthens emotional and spiritual resilience Proximity to God leads to peace, protection, and renewed strength Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Making God Our Safe PlaceBy: Jennifer Slattery Bible Reading:Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. - Psalm 91:1 (NIV). How can we make God our refuge, shield, shelter, and safe place? Most of us probably recognize He’s with us always. As Psalm 139 proclaims, there’s no way we can flee His presence, no place we can go where He isn’t already there. And that’s good news, because it is in His presence that we receive strength, power, protection, and peace. While He’s always with us, it can take practice to become aware of and learn to rest and find shelter in His presence. I’m learning to pause when I feel anxious or overwhelmed to close my eyes, prayerfully connect with God, and receive comfort from His embrace. The more I do this, the easier this becomes. My hope is that I’ll become so skilled at emotionally regulating myself with the Lord that I won’t do or say things I regret when under stress or in fearful circumstances. We all tend to behave uncharacteristically when we feel threatened, sad, anxious, or depressed. But we have instant and constant access to the all-powerful God who surrounds us with His loving embrace. That’s the image I receive when I consider today’s verse. I picture my heavenly Father’s strong arms around me, acting like a protective barrier. This Scripture begins with an all-inclusive invitation. “Whoever dwells,” the psalmist says, reminding us that God longs for all of us—those with respectable, church-attending backgrounds and those who’ve spent their lives running from God and into sin—to dwell, linger, and remain in His shelter. The ancient Hebrews reading Psalm 91 would’ve immediately thought of how God led them through the wilderness with a cloud by day that hovered protectively above them, making His presence tangible and visible, guiding them every step of their journey, and shielding them from the sun’s intense rays. The Lord doesn’t change. He watches over, guides, and protects us as faithfully as He did the often-rebellious Jews so long ago. I’m often comforted when I consider the unfaithful attitudes and behaviors of people to whom God remained faithful because it reminds me of His free and inexhaustible gift of grace. As Psalm 103:10 states, He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve, and I’m so grateful for that. He doesn’t hold grudges, make us earn His favor or protection, or withhold His goodness. We can trust that, in all He does, doesn’t do, and allows, He always has our best interests in mind. While He doesn’t condone or bless sin by any means, He does invite us all to come to Him, build an ever-deepening relationship with Him, and allow Him to comfort, heal, and strengthen us with His love. He is our shelter. As Psalm 27:5 states, “… He will hide me in the shelter of His sacred tent and set me high upon a rock” (NIV). Today’s verse refers to God as the Most High, Elohim in the original Hebrew. This name for God emphasizes his power, strength, and authority. He is above everyone and everything—every earthly system, over every national leader, and greater than all the forces of hell combined. His power and wisdom are limitless, His strength unconquerable, and His plans immutable. What He says happens and what He ordains always comes to pass. Those who make God their dwelling place by learning to recognize His voice, turning to Him in times of trouble and overwhelm, and regularly resting in His presence will find rest. Consider what most exhausts you. It’s usually not the event or task itself that leads to our fatigue but rather all the expectations, obligations, and emotional weight we attach to it. Our fears of failure, and what might happen should we fail, tend to feel heaviest. The more we stress and fret, the bigger that challenge in front of us seems to grow, blinding us to God’s power and promises. But when we pause to rest in His presence, He reminds us of comforting truths, such as that He crafted His plans for us long before we took our first breath. Or that He’s recorded every day of our lives in His book before a single one came to pass. He might remind us of His promise to work all things, including our mistakes, for our good and His glory. Or perhaps He’ll simply hold us in His soul-strengthening embrace. Lastly, today’s verse states that we find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This reminds me of a game my daughter and I used to play when she was young. On sunny days, we’d go outside and try to stomp on one another’s shadows. This required proximity, closeness. Similarly, resting in God’s shadow requires remaining close to Him—through prayer, Bible reading, attending church, connecting with other believers, and quietly sitting in His presence. Intersecting Life & Faith: Jesus phrased it this way: Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:4-5, emphasis mine). Here’s the good news. According to James 4:8, the moment we turn toward God, He is already moving, with open arms, toward us, drawing us deeper into His loving, protective, sheltering embrace. Further Reading:Psalm 4:8Proverbs 18:10Isaiah 41:10 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Morning MessageTeachers: Kerry & Karen BattleAhava ~ Love AssemblyThis message covers Leviticus 19 as a unified covenant instruction defining holiness, not as a concept, but as lived alignment with Yahuah's order.This chapter does not present isolated laws. It establishes a complete system of life governed by separation, authority, justice, restraint, and accountability. Holiness is not claimed. It is demonstrated through ordered obedience in every area.The command “you shall be qadosh” is not aspirational. It is a covenant requirement rooted in Yahuah's own nature. What He is, His people must reflect.This teaching unfolds how holiness governs identity, household order, time, worship, provision, justice, speech, correction, separation, appetite, honor, and economic conduct.Every instruction carries consequence. Every command reveals what is acceptable and what defiles.WHAT WE COVER IN THIS MESSAGEHoliness Defined by Yahuah, Not ManLeviticus 19:1–2Holiness is functional separation according to Yahuah's order. It is not emotional, cultural, or self-defined.Household Order, Time, and LoyaltyLeviticus 19:3–4Fear of parents establishes covenant authority. Sabbath establishes set-apart time. Idolatry exposes misplaced loyalty. Authority, time, and loyalty must align.Worship Integrity and Acceptable OfferingsLeviticus 19:5–8What is set apart must not be corrupted. Timing is part of obedience. Delayed obedience becomes corrupted obedience.Provision, Justice, Rebuke, and Love as One SystemLeviticus 19:9–18Gleaning establishes covenant provision. Dishonesty profanes the Name. Justice must remain unbiased. Rebuke prevents shared liability. Love is defined by action, not feeling.Separation and Moral LiabilityLeviticus 19:19–22Distinction must be maintained. Mixture forms disorder. Different penalties do not remove moral accountability.Sacred Order Governing Appetite, Honor, and GuidanceLeviticus 19:23–31Fruit is restrained before common use. What is set apart must not be profaned. Guidance must not be sought outside Yahuah.Honor, the Stranger, and Just WeightsLeviticus 19:32–37Honor is commanded. The stranger must be treated with justice and love. Economic conduct must remain honest. Holiness governs society and commerce.WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERSHoliness is not private belief.Holiness is covenant alignment.Every area of life is brought under order:AuthorityTimeWorshipProvisionJusticeSpeechCorrectionSeparationAppetiteHonorCommerceWhat stands outside His order is not neutral. It is disordered.To carry His Name while living outside His order is misrepresentation.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR STUDYLeviticus 19Leviticus 7:15–18Leviticus 20:25–26Exodus 19:6Exodus 20:8–12Exodus 31:13Deuteronomy 1:17Deuteronomy 7:6Deuteronomy 22:9–11Deuteronomy 24:19–21Deuteronomy 25:13–15Deuteronomy 27:16–18Isaiah 35:8Isaiah 58:13–14Jeremiah 9:4Micah 6:10–11Amos 8:5Zechariah 7:9–10Proverbs 1:8Proverbs 11:1–13Proverbs 24:23Psalm 82:3–4All teaching is established precept upon precept.ABOUT AHAVA ~ LOVE ASSEMBLYWe teach the Pure Word of Yahuah.No religion.No tradition.No compromise.Our teaching follows the Sovereign Blueprint:Law | Precept | Example | Wisdom | Understanding | Prudence | Conviction | Fruit of the Ruach | Final Heart CheckSUPPORT THE WORK — GIVE VIA ZELLEZelle QR available at:ahavaloveministry.comZelle only. No CashApp. No PayPal.FINAL WORDHoliness is not what you say.Holiness is whether your life reflects Yahuah's order or stands outside it.Final Heart CheckAre you aligned with His order in every area, or are there parts of your life that remain outside His authority?

I never know what's going to happen when I preach on campus, but this week I  heard something new that concerned me deeply. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 12:8Proverbs 28:28To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Date: March 1st, 2026 Scripture: Proverbs 18:8Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. For more resources please visit crosslifechurch.org

In a long anticapated move, the United States and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer for updates and to pray for victory over the forces of evilScripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 35:1-8Proverbs 21:15To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

I bought the seeds. I tilled the soil. I watered, waited, and expected growth.But nothing bloomed at my house.The same seeds, planted in my mom's yard, flourished effortlessly. What I worked for didn't produce in my ground — it thrived in hers. And that's when I learned my lesson: sometimes the issue isn't the seed. It's the soil.2 Corinthians 9:6–8 reminds us that what we sow matters — and how we sow matters. Generosity, obedience, effort, time, money, love — all of it is seed. But not every environment is conducive to growth. Not every space is assigned to yield for you. And sometimes, what you're laboring over isn't meant to harvest in your hands.The blessing may still come — just not in the way you expected.There's also posture. Are we sowing from comparison? From ego? From fear of missing out? Or are we sowing cheerfully, aligned with God's direction? Because Proverbs 10:22 reminds us that the blessing of the Lord adds no sorrow. This is a reminder to be discerning about your soil. To ask whether the ground you're investing in is assigned or just accessible. To trust that no seed planted in obedience is ever wasted — but not every seed is meant for your harvest.Watch what you sow.Watch where you sow.And most importantly, watch your heart while you do it. References Scriptures:2 Corinthians 9:6-8Proverbs 10:22Support the show

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Pastor James FanJames 1:5-8Proverbs 1:7,2:6-8,3:5-6, 9:10Colossians3:16Psalm 119:105Matthew21:21-221 John 5:14

Sunday Morning Service1/11/26Verses:Matthew 5:13-16, 16:18Ephesians 4:11-161 John 3:8Proverbs 7:1-4, 3:1-18

Stop Going Adrift And Start Using Your GiftScripture References:Romans 12:1-8Proverbs 18:16Key Points:1.  Anyone desiring to be satisfied spiritually, emotionally or financially, need to start using their (GGG) God given gifts to give God the glory. Romans 12:9-20Luke 6:33-362.  The gift of loving even our enemies is a very difficult one, but it is made possible when the Holy Spirit leads our hand.1 Corinthians 12:1-11Matthew 5:13-163.  Now is not the time to shut our yappers, but to open and use them proper, so the light we shine will bring glory to the father. 1 Peter 4:1-114.  Jesus suffered and died so we can have the free gift of salvation, so let us be excited while using our gifts to save the lost, they will be won over by our selfless ambition.Hebrews 4:11-13

This week on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I'm joined by Maddie Joy Fischer, whose brand new devotional Rest & Rely: A 60-Day Devotional to Replace Fear, Anxiety, and Worry with God's Truth releases this Tuesday—and truly, the timing could not be more perfect.As the holiday season approaches, fear, anxiety, grief, and pressure have a way of rising to the surface. Maddie courageously shares her personal journey with anxiety, insecurity, control, and fear—including her struggle with health anxiety and a lifelong fear of flying—and how God gently led her into a deeper place of surrender, rest, and reliance on Him.We talk about what it looks like to stop striving in our own strength and learn to live first as daughters, not employees of God. Maddie beautifully unpacks how rest and reliance work together, how healing is often a process, and how God uses even our turbulence to teach us who He truly is.This conversation is full of truth, tenderness, and hope for anyone who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or afraid.✨ Highlighted TakeawaysFear grows when we unknowingly “feed it,” but freedom begins when we starve it with truth.Rest isn't just slowing down—it's learning to receive God's grace in the middle of life's chaos.Relying on God means fully casting, not casting and carrying.Healing doesn't always happen instantly—sometimes God teaches us who He is in the process.We serve best when we first learn how to simply be daughters at His feet.This episode is an invitation to lay down striving, pick up surrender, and rediscover the peace that only comes from truly resting and relying on the Lord.Bio: Maddie Joy Fischer is a 26 year old writer, speaker, and worship leader in St.Louis, MO. She is a wife, the oldest of five siblings, and a born and raised Pastor's kid. She is also an ambassador (writer) for Live Original, Sadie Roberson's ministry. Maddie's passion is to point people to Jesus through living a life of surrender. For 10 years, she has shared this passion on her social media platforms with a desire to see people grow in knowledge of God's word, boldness to proclaim it, and love for the One who it's all about. She continues to take every opportunity she is given to live out the calling God has prepared for her life as He has continues to grow her ministry every step of the way. Anchor Verses:Psalm 23Psalm 34:8Proverbs 3:5-6Connect with Maddie Joy:Website: https://www.maddieejoy.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/maddiee_joyFB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABZsv6rrC/?mibextid=wwXIfrMaddie's new devotional, Rest & Rely, releases this Tuesday and is available for preorder now. https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781540904010_rest-rely?fbclid=PAVERFWAOVf-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafd-lBETrsmzz4LsKDZ-5qXbT6P95ZP6ryDEmfbYIv2xAJIpAeoFqMks98T9A_aem_IyZGOiS6yxGiohsAiBHLtABe sure to grab a copy for yourself—or someone who needs encouragement this season.***We love hearing from you! Your reviews help our podcast community and keep these important conversations going. If this episode inspired you, challenged you, or gave you a fresh perspective, we'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to leave a review. Just head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen and share your thoughts—it's a simple way to make a big impact!*** 

Tap here to send us a message!11/02/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Job 1:6-7Revelation 12:10-12II Kings 6:16II Corinthians 2:11John 8:44Micah 7:8Proverbs 24:16Isaiah 14:12Romans 8:38-39John 14:27Romans 15:13Isaiah 26:13, 57:21I John 1:9Jude 1:6Hebrews 13:5I Peter 1:4Ezekiel 28:17-19Romans 8:29Isaiah 14:14-15Jude 1:6Ephesians 2:19Hebrews 13:5Philippians 1:6John 4:23, 8:36II Peter 2:4II Corinthians 12:9Jeremiah 29:11Isaiah 41:10II Corinthians 3:18I Corinthians 15:57John 1:5Revelation 20:10Colossians 2:14-15Hebrews 12:24Matthew 13:19Philippians 1:6Romans 8:1, 35-39

In your walk with God, you may experience closing doors - relationships end, opportunities fade, or seasons shift. While such closures may seem like losses, Scripture reveals they are often divine redirections. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, "In his heart a man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." When one door shuts, it is not always a rejection. Sometimes it is a preparation.When God is closing doors in your life, He doesn't merely open another door. Sometimes, He breaks down entire walls to make a way where there seemed to be none. In Acts 16, Paul and his companions were kept from entering certain regions. Eventually, they were allowed to enter an area, and many people gave their lives to Christ. Isaiah 43:19 declares, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness..."Try to see closing doors as catalysts for greater breakthroughs rather than endings. Trust that God is the One who breaks down walls, and when He leads, no barrier can stand. Walk by faith, knowing that sometimes closing doors are the beginning of something far greater.Referenced Verses: Revelation 3:7-8Proverbs 16:9Acts 16:6-7Romans 8:281 Corinthians 16:51 Corinthians 16:9-Social Media Ministries, founded by Spencer Coffman, is committed to sharing the Word of God with the entire world. We use social media to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com/about-us-MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible.-FOLLOW US:YouTube - Podcast - Instagram - Facebook - Medium - Pinterest - TikTok - LinkedIn - X - Join Our Discord Server-DONATE:https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888https://socialmediaministries.com/give-Apparel-Resources -Sharing Jesus. Making Disciples. Taking Ground. Building The Kingdom.

Trust Is A Must, So Let's Be Mindful Of Who Or What We TrustScripture References:John 14:1-6Key Points:1.  To secure our trust mechanism, we need to first trust God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ who are forever living.1 John 4:1-62.  It's not our duty to judge anyone, but we must inspect the fruit of everyone, especially those claiming they want to lend a hand.Psalm 44:4-8Ezra 3:8-13Ezra 4:1-53.  Remember to pray continually about new and existing friends and associates, because some of them cannot be trusted, and The Holy Spirit will show us who is busted.Proverbs 3:1-8Proverbs 28:264.  True wisdom comes from God the Father,  but we can't be entrusted with wisdom until we repent of our sins and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Proverbs 28:19-20Revelation 22:7, 12-13 & 16

Tap here to send us a message!Scripture speaks of a nail fastened in a sure place—an unshakable anchor representing the will of God. Everything in our lives should hang on this certainty, trusting that His purpose is more secure than anything else we can rely on. When we surrender fully to His will, we find lasting hope and a future only He can provide.07/13/2025 - Sunday Afternoon Scriptures:Zechariah 10:3-6Ezra 9:5-9Isaiah 22:15-24John 12:32Isaiah 55:11John 1:1Genesis 43:8-9Zechariah 10:3-4I John 4:8John 15:13Romans 5:8Proverbs 3:11-12Jeremiah 29:112 Peter 3:9I Peter 5:7

Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #372Ryan challenges you to reject the subtle (and not-so-subtle) compromises that often creep into our work, decisions, and leadership. Using powerful verses from Proverbs, he reveals how Satan sets ambushes through compromise—and why even a “small” compromise can open doors to destruction.In this episode:Why “doing God's will your own way” never worksHow compromise is the devil's tool to delay or destroy your callingWhat Proverbs says about integrity, bribes, and darknessThe importance of giving your best—even in seasons of waitingHow curiosity about the Bible is rising in America (and what it means for you)Ryan ends the episode with a powerful encouragement.Referenced VersesProverbs 3:5Proverbs 15:27Proverbs 17:8Proverbs 1:18-19Proverbs 4:19Proverbs 2:71 Corinthians 10:31Watch this episode on YouTubeHowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!)Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode):Ryan's Website Buzzsprout Link MORE FROM RYAN:FREE DOWNLOAD: 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life Subscribe on YouTubeTwitter | Instagram | LinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast at ryanshoward.com/contactGet Ryan's eCourse & Coaching ProgramsSupport the show

In this episode we look at another way that God is the perfect Parent in how He interacts with us.Other episodes referenced in this one:24. The Gospel109. The perfect Parent, part 1 (What is God like? part 7)110. The greatness and majesty of God (What is God like? part 8)Scriptures referenced:Matthew 6:9-13Psalm 37:4James 1:2-4Hebrews 5:82 Corinthians 12:7Jeremiah 12:5Proverbs 24:10Jude 24-25Psalm 46:10Psalm 8:3-4Psalm 39:4-5Matthew 7:7-11Proverbs 13:121 John 5:14Lamentations 3:31-33John 8:44James 4:6-7Matthew 26:39Psalm 34:8-10Psalm 84:11John 1:12-13Psalm 145:14-21Proverbs 3:5-8Proverbs 26:12Proverbs 3:11-12Psalm 34:19James 1:5-6Luke 1:38Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as we are able!I WANT TO BE DISCIPLEDI am on staff with another ministry called Mentoring Men for the Master (M3). M3 is a discipleship ministry; so, if you are interested in being discipled and having someone come alongside you to invest in you and your walk with Jesus, or if you would like to do this in someone else's life, feel free to email us at info@mentoringmen.net. You can also check out M3's website by clicking "I want to be discipled". Also note that despite the ministry's name, M3 disciples both men and women; so, the offer is open to all!I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERIf you would like to sign up to receive newsletter updates, simply click "I want to sign up for the newsletter" and fill out the form. Also, feel free to check out our most recent newsletter.I WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking "I want to support the podcast". I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!...

On today's episode, Holly takes us through the names of Haman's 10 sons. Each son's name represents a part of our flesh that must be crucified in order to live a Spirit-filled life to the fullest!Bible Verses Referenced:Esther 9:5-10Galatians 5:24Galatians 2:20Colossians 2:20-23Matthew 15:1-3Ephesians 4:29James 1:26Proverbs 18:8Proverbs 12:22Colossians 3:9-10Ephesians 4:25Ephesians 2:8-9Psalm 127:1-2Ephesians 2:10Philippians 2:13Psalm 81:11-12Acts 7:51Zechariah 7:11Romans 12:2Proverbs 1:32-331 Corinthians 9:26Proverbs 29:18Proverbs 16:181 John 2:16Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.@sisterswithswords@heyhollyknight@janiejoburkett

Proverbs has much to say about instilling a "Proverbs work ethic" in your sons. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give them, for it will be quite difficult for them to succeed in life without it. This work ethic is typically described as being diligent. It is often contrasted with being lazy, and these people are called sluggards. Yuck!. What a terrible word! Let's work hard to ensure our sons are never called "sluggards."Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's Message:Proverbs 10:4Proverbs 21:5Proverbs 6:6-8Proverbs 12:27Proverbs 13:4Proverbs 24:12Proverbs 22:13If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www.CampusAmerica.com.You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my campus evangelism expereinces.We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

Dan Lind | March 16, 2024Genesis 24:1-66Deuteronomy 29:29Proverbs 14:12Psalm 119:9-12Genesis 24:5-8Proverbs 16:9Matthew 7:7-11Proverbs 14:15, 16:221 Thessalonians 5:16-18Stay Connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pellacommuni...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pellacommun...Website: http://pellacommunities.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pellacommunities

Main Scripture - Ephesians 5:21-6:1 Download the Group Guide Family is a Gift from GodEphesians 5:21-27Proverbs 31:10-12Psalm 127:3-51 Corinthians 7:2-5, 25-311 Timothy 3:2, 4Your Family is Your Nearest NeighborEphesians 5:28-31Deuteronomy 6:1-151 Timothy 5:8Proverbs 13:22Family is Not for the Sake of FamilyEphesians 5:32-6:1Genesis 2:181 Corinthians 7:32-38Matthew 22:23-33Luke 14:25-33ApplicationIf you're single, get married; if you're married, have kids; and if you have kids, go baptize them…upon profession of faithDo not neglect, but do disciple, your family firstGive everything to God

Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners Solomon's proverb concerning the importance of heeding discipline and reproof. JOIN DR. JORI IN JOURNALING IN 2024! Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the Legacy Standard Bible.  “Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com  DR. JORI mentioned the conferences by Answers in Genesis.  The link below will take you to the website showing their schedule and upcoming conferences. https://answersingenesis.org/outreach/ Scripture References:Proverbs 10:17Psalm 119:1601 Kings 3:5-141 Kings 4:29-341 Kings 11:1-13Proverbs 1:1-8Proverbs 10:1-17James 5:20Romans 6:23Hebrews 12:6Deuteronomy 28-30Deuteronomy 30:15-20Revelation 3:19Galatians 3:29   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners Job's declaration that if one desired to contend with God, he could not answer Him once in a thousand times. JOIN DR. JORI IN JOURNALING IN 2024! Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the Legacy Standard Bible.  “Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com  DR. JORI mentioned the conferences by Answers in Genesis.  The link below will take you to the website showing their schedule and upcoming conferences. https://answersingenesis.org/outreach/ Scripture References:Job 9:3Job 1:1-12Job 1-2Job 2:10Job 8:20-9:3Romans 3:23Job 38-42Job 9:3-12Job 42:1-2Romans 8:28-30Job 42:3-61 John 1:9Isaiah 55:7-8Proverbs 3:5-6   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the Show.

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 21-22Matthew 12:1-2, 6-8Good Decision-Making Requires Spiritual Discipline1 Samuel 21:1-15Colossians 3:9-10Ephesians 4:25Revelation 21:8People Will Follow a Faithful Leader1 Samuel 22:1-5Matthew 11:28Exodus 20:121 Timothy 5:8Sin Blinds You to Wisdom1 Samuel 22:6-8Proverbs 29:11-121 Samuel 22:9-151 Samuel 15:18-191 Samuel 22:16-231 Samuel 3:11-14Acts 4:27-28Application Points:Prepare for difficult decisions by making good choices nowTurn to God's Word whenever you doubt anythingRecognize your only escape from sin is repentance

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 17There Is No Room for Cowardice in Trusting God1 Samuel 17:4-111 Samuel 17:24-27Deuteronomy 31:6Revelation 21:8Proverbs 29:25Courage Is Built through a Process of Discipleship1 Samuel 17:28-37Psalm 56:3-41 Corinthians 16:13Proverbs 28:1Trust God Enough to Get in the Fight1 Samuel 17:41-51Psalm 138:3Philippians 1:20Joshua 10:25Application Points:Embrace the call to a courageous faithNever accept the slander of naysayersPrepare for battle in discipleshipForm a strategy to be courageousGet in the fight and trust Jesus

Pastor Ty Neal Psalm 37:1 Compare – Covet – Compromise Psalm 37:1-2 Trust in the Lord Psalm 37:3Hebrews 11:1 Delight in the Lord Psalm 37:4Romans 12:1-2 Commit your ways to the Lord Psalm 37:5Isaiah 64:4Psalm 37:6 Be Still and Wait for the Lord Psalm 37:7 Psalm 37:8Proverbs 18:2 “Addiction to social media will make you aware of everything and wise about nothing.” Matt Smethurst Psalm 37:9Hebrews 11:16 “A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not (as some modern

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You Better Make Sure You Know Jesus Personally And Not Just Socially.Scripture References:Psalm 73:1-17Psalm 73:18-28Key Points:1.  Don't desert God and eat Satan's desert, though the sin tastes sweet now, it won't be sweet later when you are buried in the dessert. Matthew 25:1-132.  To avoid hearing "l don't know you" from Jesus, we need to repent of our sins, and let His anointing through the Holy Spirit fill us.Proverbs 3:1-8Proverbs 14:12Proverbs 16:253.  Warning warning warning!!! Now is the time for the unsaved to claim independence from sin and start living for the King of Kings.Revelation 3:7-134.  When Jesus writes His name on us, we will be forever victorious, because the Conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah Personally knows us.Matthew 8:18-22

Join us in this  message from the Holy Ghost series, where we discover how Christians find comfort through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from key scriptures like John 16:5-15 and John 14:26-27, we explore:Calm in the Chaos: Discover the supernatural peace promised by Jesus.Confirming Our Identity: Learn how the Holy Spirit affirms our identity as God's children.Correction: Understand the Spirit's role in gentle correction.Counsel: Receive divine guidance and wisdom.Confiding in Us: Experience the intimate friendship Jesus offers.Embrace the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit in your life.Scripture References:John 16:5-15John 14:26-27Philippians 4:6-7Ephesians 1:13-14Romans 8:14-16Hebrews 12:8Proverbs 12:1John 15:151 Corinthians 2:7-10Watch the full message to deepen your understanding and be blessed by the Comforter! Connect with Us:* Website: www.overflowdfw.com* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overflowDFW* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overflowdfw/#HolySpirit #HolyGhostSeries #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #SpiritualGrowthKeywords: Holy Spirit, Comfort, Christian Faith, Biblical Teaching, Spiritual Peace, Identity in Christ, Divine GuidanceSupport the Show.

Sermon Notes:God is committed to you!Acknowledge God's Presence!God's Presence empowers you.Community magnifies God's presence.Raise your banner for The LORD.Scripture References:Exodus 17:8-16Deuteronomy 31:8Proverbs 3:5-7a1 Samuel 17:42-47Psalm 27:1-3 Matthew 18:20

In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners Matthew's account of the calling of Peter and his brother Andrew when Jesus told them to follow Him and He would make them fishers of men. JOIN DR. JORI IN JOURNALING IN 2024! Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the Legacy Standard Bible.  “Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com  DR. JORI mentioned the conferences by Answers in Genesis.  The link below will take you to the website showing their schedule and upcoming conferences. https://answersingenesis.org/outreach/ Scripture References:Matthew 28:20Matthew 4:192 Timothy 3:16-17Matthew 1:1, 16-17Matthew 9:9John 6:44John 1:35-422 Corinthians 4:18Isaiah 55:7-8Proverbs 3:5-6   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com  Support the show

In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners  King Solomon's reminder not to plan evil against your neighbor who dwells trustingly beside you.  JOIN DR. JORI IN JOURNALING IN 2024! Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the English Standard Version.Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Scripture References:Proverbs 3:29Luke 10:29-30Proverbs 1:1-7Proverbs 9:102 Chronicles 1:1. 8-131 Kings 4:29-341 Kings 11:1-13Luke 9:23Jeremiah 17:9-102 Timothy 3:16-17Proverbs 3:3-8Proverbs 3:21-29Matthew 7:121 Peter 1:22-23  Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Examining the Book of Proverbs, we find that divine revelations unfold through some of God's humblest creatures. Despite their stature, these creations of God offer monumental wisdom: the art of  preparation, the importance of positioning, the momentum to propel ourselves forward in His kingdom, and the pathway to prosperity for the glory of God. Embracing these profound insights allow us to discover the keys to living an overcoming life.03/10/2024 - Sunday NightScriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence):Proverbs 30:24-28Luke 9:48Philippians 4:12Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:26Psalm 61:2, 18:2Isaiah 33:16Proverbs 30:27Galatians 6:2John 13:35Psalm 42:1-2John 3:8Proverbs 30:28John 7:38II Timothy 1:6I John 4:4Jeremiah 20:9Micah 7:8

12/31/2023 - Sunday MorningScriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence):Psalm 102:3James 5:14Philippians 1:12-14Philippians 3:13-14Matthew 6:27-34II Corinthians 10:5Philippians 4:8Proverbs 22:13Colossians 3:2Psalm 90:12Psalm 144:4

Brother Andrew shares about the Power of the Tongue over your LifeJohn 1:1John 1:6-26Matthew 5:16Mark 11:13-20Luke 19:30James 3:8Proverbs 18:21Proverbs 15:41 Peter 3:8-10Ephesians 4:29Support the show

In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners the kingdom principle mentioned in  this proverb in which we are reminded that the one who gives freely grows all the richer, but the one who withholds what he should give suffers want.  NEW!!! BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive  CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the English Standard Version.Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Scripture References:Isaiah 26:3Proverbs 4:4-8Proverbs 11:242 Chronicles 1:7-131 Kings 4:29-341 Kings 11:1-132 Timothy 3:16-17Proverbs 1:1-7Proverbs 11:17-24Matthew 6:19-21James 4:142 Corinthians 8-9Acts 20:35  Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners part of Jeremiah's prayer to GOD that he (Jeremiah) knew that man does not have it within himself to direct his own paths rightly.  NEW!!! BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive  CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the English Standard Version.Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Scripture References:Ephesians 5:15-17Luke 9:23Ephesians 6:10-18Jeremiah 10:231 Kings 11:1-13Deuteronomy 28-30Jeremiah 1:1-5Jeremiah 5:20-25Jeremiah 8:18Jeremiah 10:1-13Jeremiah 10:14-24Proverbs 3:5-8Proverbs 16:1-3Isaiah 55:7-8Acts 17:28  Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show

In this episode, Jori discusses with her listeners a pray that the prophet Daniel prayed to GOD for his people and how he asked GOD to hear his pleas. NEW!!! BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive  CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://a.co/d/9B5krQlhttps://a.co/d/iycFlnNHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds Scripture translation used is the English Standard Version.Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Scripture References:2 Timothy 2:15Luke 9:16Daniel 9:17James 1:17James 4:14Isaiah 55:7-8Proverbs 3:5-6Daniel 1:1-7Daniel 9:1-17Deuteronomy 28-30Jeremiah 25:10-111 John 1:9Romans 8:26  Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show

The Psalmist writes in Psalm 101 of how he is very careful about what he allows in front of his eyes. The eyes are, as it has been said, the window to one's soul. As Christians, we must guard our eyes so that we can live a life that is pleasing to God. 07/27/2023 - Thursday NightScriptures Used (In Order of Occurrence):Psalm 101:3Romans 12:1-2Job 31:1Psalm 19:14Philippians 4:8Proverbs 23:7Matthew 6:22-23Romans 1:32II John 1:10-11Exodus 20:17Philippians 4:7Ephesians 5:16

Part 2 and a follow-up from last week's episode. This week we are looking at the topic of slandering God; how we do it and how to stop it. Plus a listener's question about caring for the parts of your heart that feel overwhelmed.SHOW NOTES:Edleys BBQMartin's BBQDifference between Crème Brûlée and Pot de CrèmeRestoring the FoundationsEzekiel 28.16Genesis 3.1Numbers 13-14Proverbs 18.21Psalm 19.14Philippians 4.8Proverbs 15.4Chip Dodd - the feelings doctorAsk us a questionBECOME A MEMBERMembership comes with rewards. Get discounts on all our products, gain exclusive access to our video podcast, connect via private message and more. Join today.

Today we continue the conversation that we  began in the previous episode about fighting against a victim mentality. Specifically, today we look at two things: a practical application and a caution.Episodes referenced:Episode 24: The GospelEpisode 55: Prisoners in unlocked cells, part 1Resources mentioned:The Jesus Storybook BibleExperiencing GodScriptures used/referenced:Galatians 6:7James 4:8Proverbs 12:15James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5Proverbs 6:6-11Proverbs 27:12Proverbs 19:3Genesis 3:1-7Proverbs 18:10John 14:15Matthew 4:1-11Romans 8:91 Corinthians 10:13Romans 5:8Ephesians 2:4-9Psalm 103:13-34Psalm 145:17Luke 6:35Revelation 20:11-15Matthew 5:44-45Psalm 27:13-14Matthew 7:7-11**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**I said there was a disconnect between what the person in the financial example was sowing and reaping. What I meant was that in their mind there is a disconnect because they couldn't seem to see (or they refused to see) the connection.Proverbs 19:3 has an even broader application than just how I used it in this episode. For example, it could also refer to a person who was aware of the consequences of their actions and yet expected God to shield them from those consequences nonetheless.Support the showIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!Take care!