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Last week we talked about valleys and mountains. Valleys being those dreaded low places in life, and mountains being those beautiful highs. We all want to stay in our mountaintop experiences, but we can’t. Do you remember why? Because nothing grows on top of a mountain. If you go high enough, the view is breathtaking, but the air is too thin for anything to grow. And that’s the way we are. The highs are beautiful, but we’re not growing when we’ve reached the pinnacle. God wants His girls continually growing. Don’t you realize there is so much more potential in you? God loves you so much, He won’t allow you to remain in a place where that potential becomes stagnant. So, to the valleys we go. The valley is where everything grows. Down here, sis, in these trenches, is where you grow. God’s greatest desire isn’t simply for you to be happy or comfortable. It’s for you to know Him, trust Him, and become the fullness of who He created you to be. Can you see that? Your valley isn’t evidence that God has forsaken you—it’s often evidence that He hasn’t. He loves you entirely too much to leave you standing on that mountaintop. Where would I be if I hadn’t struggled with my health and faced death? Where would I be if I hadn’t gone through financial disaster and lost it all? Where would I be if I hadn’t been crushed on this journey to the point of wanting to quit? Where would I be if my family hadn’t endured seven years of division and separation? Would I be happier? Actually, no. Would I be further along? Absolutely not. Without those hardships, those struggles, and those deep valleys, I wouldn’t have discovered I could really trust God. I would still be so full of myself—convinced my success was something I had earned. I would think the house I owned, the car I drove, and the clothes I wore defined me. I would have missed the miracle of waking up to another day of life. I would still be standing on my mountain, looking down on those who were struggling, quietly assuming they must have done something wrong while I had somehow done everything right. Thank You, Lord, for not leaving me there. Because on that mountain, I would have missed the sweetness of humility. I would have taken so much for granted. I would have remained trapped in my performance, my striving, and my self-importance. And perhaps most tragically of all, I would have walked through this life with knowing ABOUT God, but not really KNOWING him, not really TRUSTING him, not really LEANING on him, not really changed by him, and not really truly LOVING him. Here, in the middle of those struggles and hardships, I found something I never would have discovered on the mountain: He didn’t leave me here. He’s growing me here. So why am I coming back around to this valley teaching? Quite simply, because that’s exactly where the Holy Spirit led me this morning. And I believe this message isn’t just for someone out there—it’s for someone listening right now. Here’s what He put on my heart… Someone woke up today feeling incredibly alone. Someone is dealing with people who are exhausting, difficult, and beyond their ability to change. Someone is married to an unbeliever and wondering how much longer they can carry the weight of that burden. Someone is watching their aging parents face decisions they never wanted to make, navigating circumstances where every option feels impossible. Someone is crying out for their prodigal, wondering when they’ll finally come home. Someone is facing financial devastation and doesn’t know how they’re going to make it. Someone is standing in the middle of a mess they cannot fix, no matter how hard they try. Someone is walking through the darkest wilderness season of their life and quietly wondering, “Am I ever going to get out of this?” Sis, if that’s you, I want you to hear this clearly: You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. You are not stuck in a place where God cannot reach you. The same God who meets you on the mountaintop is the God who walks with you through the valley. And maybe, just maybe, this valley isn’t where your story is falling apart. Maybe it’s where God is growing something in you that could never grow anywhere else. So for you, my sweet sister, God knew you would be listening today. And for you, He asked me to remind you once again of the growth in the low places. The fruit you will produce because of your time in the valley. Remember those fruits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Yes, here in the valley of loneliness. Here in the valley with difficult people. Here in the valley with an unbelieving spouse. Here in the valley with aging parents. Here in the valley with your prodigal. Here in the valley with no money, messes you can’t fix, and this dreaded wilderness—God is drawing closer and closer to you. Why? Because it’s here that you realize you need Him. It’s here that you hit your knees. It’s here that you draw near to Him because He is your only way, your only refuge, and your only hope. And James 4:8 promises, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” This is the valley of closeness. This is the valley of abiding. This is the valley of dependence. This is where your prayers change from rushed and routine to desperate and real. This is where His Word becomes more than words on a page—it becomes your daily bread. This is where worship becomes your warfare and peace becomes your victory. This is where you stop asking, “Lord, how do I get out of this?” and begin asking, “Lord, what are You growing in me here?” This is where you discover that Jesus really is enough. And isn’t that what we’ve wanted all along? Not merely a better life, but a deeper one. Not merely God’s blessings, but God’s presence. Not merely a mountaintop experience, but a relationship so intimate that we can whisper, “Whether I’m on the mountain or in the valley, it is well with my soul.” Sis, don’t waste your valley wishing you were somewhere else. God has fruit growing here that couldn’t grow anywhere else. One day you’ll stand on another mountaintop and realize you didn’t get there in spite of your valley – you got there BECAUSE of it. Yes, what’s growing in you HERE will take you to greater places next than you’ve ever imagined. This is where you learn a deep abiding faith and trust that creates a HOLY YES to God’s next invitation. An invitation you would dismiss if you didn’t first grow here in this valley. An invitation to higher ground which you would have been to afraid to accept if you wouldn’t have see the hand of God in this low. Grab your Bible and open it to 2 Corinthians. This is a book written by Paul as he was suffering greatly. He was being beaten, being imprisoned, facing constant turmoil and threats, all because he knew Jesus, he loved Jesus, and he was spreading the teaching of Jesus. He’s not writing about these things for pity, he’s sharing of his valley because he’s personally experiencing the growth and change within. Chapter 1, verse 8-9, Paul writes, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure and we thought we would never live through it.” Okay – let’s pause right there. Is that how you feel? Are you questioning how you’re going to live through this? Do you feel crushed? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel you simply don’t have the ability to continue in what you’re going through? Yes? KEEP READING!!!!!! The next thing Paul says is “BUT AS A RESULT …” Underline that. Highlight it. Circle it. Draw arrows to it. Paul is saying this horrendous valley he went through, uncertain he could even make it through produced a result. It caused something in his life. It wasn’t meaningless. It was all for a purpose. What resulted? “AS A RESULT, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” And what this says is if God can raise the dead, if he can defeat the most final of all finals which is death itself, then he can bring life, bring hope, bring light back to whatever hard, dark, overwhelming, and too far gone thing you’re dealing with. Through this valley, through this hardship, through this thing you question if you’re going to be able to even make it through, something is going to shift and you’re going to change. That change is you will STOP RELYING ON YOURSELF AND LEARN TO RELY ONLY ON GOD. Jesus says in Matthew 19:26, “For with God, all things are possible.” Not without him. You’ve tried that. BUT WITH GOD – have you tried that yet? WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. This is you learning to rely only on God. I love to study different translations of a scripture to really understand it. Using the Bible app, I have my preferred translations set to NLT, NIV, TPT, and MSG. Then, when reading a specific scripture in the app, I can just hold down on it, then hit “compare” and it will show me that exact verse in all those different translations. If you’re not using that tool, try it. So, for example, that same scripture, 1 Corinthians 1:9 in the MSG translation says this, “As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. WE WERE FORCED TO TRUST GOD TOTALLY.” Well doesn’t that explain this season of your life? This wilderness, this hardship, this struggle. This isn’t because God has forsaken you here – this is because God is working here. He’s growing you. He’s literally allowing the best thing that could ever happen. What’s that … he’s allowing you to experience first hand that you can trust him totally. God knows most of us wouldn’t just naturally trust him totally. God knows we will have to experience that impossible situation for ourselves, come to the very end of ourselves, sit in the mess without a way to fix it, and then call out to him. And when we call out to him, he comes running! He comes running with power that can strengthen you, give you peace, and bring every dead thing back to life. And then you know – YOU CAN TRUST GOD TOTALLY. As a result of your low valley, you are learning more about God than any class could ever teach you. And perhaps the greatest gift of all won’t be what God DID FOR you in the valley. It will be what He did IN you. HE GREW YOU! Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

The Book of Concord gives us the guidelines for playing in the playground of God's kingdom! What does the Bible tell me about sin? About God? How to pray? How does God come to me? How am I to live as a Christian? How am I to respond to sin? Where is our final hope? All these questions were answered, clarified, proclaimed, and confessed over 50 years in the 16th century and still are today! Rev. David Juhl, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Arlington, WI, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to conclude our series on the significance of the Lutheran Confessions. To learn more about St. Peter Lutheran, visit stpetersarlington.org. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

Kevin Dixon broke the Internet this week when he showed his driver's license on the Journey livestream. Apparently, it's a no-no to share personal ID on YouTube. Kevin's point was that just knowing the basic facts about someone doesn't mean you know them. Same thing with Jesus. So, how can we, individually and in community, get beyond what we know ABOUT God and actually just KNOW Him? Mike Erre, Tim Timmons, Suzie Lind and special guest Seth Erre join the discussion. - - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at ⁠⁠+1 615 861 9503⁠⁠.

As Luke 18 continues, Jesus resets the rhetorical stage with a fresh batch of characters - this time a Pharisee and a Tax Collector who both find themselves at prayer. And yet, if the two characters occupations couldn't be more different, the same is true about their approach to God...yet Jesus tells us only of them went home "justified." Which one? Why? And what does that reveal about ourselves? About God? And about the true nature of the Gospel?

By Steve Parker - We live in a culture of complaining, and it is easy to get wrapped up in it. This sermon explores the book of Habakkuk for a model for complaining TO GOD rather than ABOUT GOD, and how this model may draw us into a more meaningful relationship WITH GOD.

About God's Mercy… 1. Why We Need Mercy 2. The God Who Is Merciful 3. Where Mercy Is Found 4. What Mercy Produces

We recorded this conversation on the anniversary of her sixth birth story — a sacred full-circle moment that set the tone for everything we shared.In this deeply vulnerable episode, Brandy opens her heart about the way God gently positioned her marriage and family to be ready to welcome new life. What looked ordinary at the time was actually divine preparation.During this pregnancy, she said yes to two big things:Enrolling in Hearthmother JourneyHiring Brooke as her birthkeeperThose decisions shaped not only her birth experience — but her spiritual formation in motherhood.We talk about the beauty and freedom of a wild pregnancy — where “prenatal care” meant whatever truly nourished her body, soul, and spirit. From our lakeside picnic prenatal visit to the quiet rhythms of listening and trusting, this pregnancy unfolded differently.She shares about:The false labor that surfaced deep emotional layers she needed to addressThe walking, sobbing, and long showers that became her late-pregnancy coping ritualsThe bold prayer: “Bring this baby forth.”We explore the sacred space at the end of pregnancy — the surrender, the unknown, the allowing things to flow instead of forcing.Brandy also opens up about something tender:The weight March has carried in her life. The loss and death associations tied to that month. And then — the redemption.“Behold, I am doing a new thing.”This episode is about trust.About surrender.About facing generational fear.About God rewriting timelines and associations.About new life blooming in months that once held grief.Connect:Email us to say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holywildbirth@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fill out the form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holy Wild Birth Podcast : Guest Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hang out with us and other Holy Wild Women in our FREE, private community (off Facebook):⁠ Hearthmother Ministries Community⁠Become a holy, wild birthkeeper with us this fall inside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hearthmother Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Lauren:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwifery consults: Email  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedinedenpma@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Brooke:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Embrace Birth Journey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)

A — About: God sends Samuel to anoint a new king after rejecting Saul. Though Jesse's older sons appear qualified, the Lord chooses David, the youngest shepherd. The focus is not outward appearance but the heart, as God continues His covenant plan. B — Best Verse: "For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7) C — Called to Do: Trust God's sovereign choice and His greater King. Do not judge by appearances, but walk faithfully, believing that the Lord sees the heart and fulfills His redemptive purposes.

Hey bestie!Season 4 Episode 5 is titled This Era Is Called: Beauty in the Becoming Today episode is all about how you can how you can a better version of yourself .Key Points - Defining the “Becoming Stage” - what does this stage means to you - What beauty can you fin in the stage of life you are in right now- Why we overlook the beauty - The pressure to arrive quickly - Social Media and comparison - Impatience's with our own growth process Bible verses ### **1. About God's timing & patience** - **Ecclesiastes 3:11 (KJV)** – *“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time…”* → A reminder that beauty often reveals itself in God's timing, not ours. - **Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV)** – *“For the vision is yet for an appointed time… though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”* → Even if the becoming feels slow, God's promises are never late. ### **2. About comparison & contentment** - **Galatians 6:4 (KJV)** – *“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”* → Your journey is yours alone; beauty can't be measured by someone else's timeline. - **Philippians 4:11 (KJV)** – *“…for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”* → Contentment opens your eyes to the beauty in your current season. ### **3. About trusting the process** - **James 1:4 (KJV)** – *“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”* → Patience allows the fullness of God's work in you to be revealed. - **Isaiah 60:22 (KJV)** – *“…I the Lord will hasten it in his time.”* → You won't miss what's meant for you—God will bring it to pass right on time. - Recognizing in the beauty in the process - Celebrate your small wins - What lessons you have learn - Unexpected surprises - Faith and trust- Quote: And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.- Affirmation: I embrace the beauty of my journey knowing that every step is shaping the person I'm meant to be.- Journal Prompt: Reflect on a part of your life where you've seen growth or transformation, even if it's still in progress. Write about how that ‘becoming' has brought unexpected beauty into your life and what you've learned to appreciate along the way.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @youagainstyoupod.bydajah and Subscribe to the podcast Youtube channel and follow my main Instagram @dajah_nicole_ Music: I don't own the rights to the music https://youtu.be/PZYNPOcFqkw?si=v2tDbLbPF1HlwUGs#podcast #wellnesspodcast #lifestylpodcast #2026 #podcasttrailer #podcaster #analog #analogera

Do you want to know God better? Not just know ABOUT God, but truly KNOW God? Check out this message from January 18, 2026 at Legacy Church.

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen starts a series on Philippians.It's a letter, written as a thank-you note, while Paul is in prison. He had plans — good plans — but watched God shut door after door… until one unexpected door swung open in Europe.This is a message about rerouting what you're chasing. About God building something beautiful out of disappointment, conflict, and detours.About a church formed by people who never should've shared a life together. And yet, this unlikely beginning becomes one of the most joyful communities in the New Testament.At the heart of it is the question: Who really owns my life?This message invites us to look back with gratitude, look forward with hope, and trust that God is finishing what He started.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 11, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:06 Message: Finding Joy in Unexpected Places03:08 Introduction to Paul and His Mission09:34 Challenges and Divine Guidance19:19 Paul's Letter to the Philippians23:57 A Prayer for Gratitude and Growth

Adult Ministries Pastor Ron King continues our series focusing on the women found in Jesus's genealogy. And today, we're with Mary.Mary isn't perfect or larger-than-life. She's faithful. Thoughtful. Willing. And honestly, a little overwhelmed — like most of us would be. She's trying to trust God without fully understanding how things will turn out.This is a story about grace, not performance. About God noticing ordinary faithfulness. About surrender that doesn't come with a full roadmap.If you've ever wondered whether God sees your quiet obedience, or whether saying yes to Him is really worth it, Mary's story speaks directly to that.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 21, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:02 Celebrating Christmas and the Greatest Gift03:42 The Story of Mary: A Reading from Luke08:25 Mary's Faith and God's Grace21:25 The Significance of Genuine Faith26:38 The Joy of Bringing Jesus to the World28:53 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

Pastor Zellner sits down and has a conversation about the Ten Commandments. What are the Ten Commandments? What do they tell us about ourselves? About God? What does the preface to the Ten Commandments mean?

Pastor Zellner sits down and has a conversation about the Ten Commandments. What are the Ten Commandments? What do they tell us about ourselves? About God? What does the preface to the Ten Commandments mean?

A — About: God pronounces judgment on Ammon for idolatry, pride, and occupying Israel's inheritance, yet He promises restoration after discipline. B — Best Verse: Jeremiah 49:1 & 3 — Milcom's failure, Israel's rightful inheritance, and the coming devastation. C — Call to Action: Examine the hidden sins we tolerate, repent sincerely, and walk in obedience by the Spirit.

I am PersuadedRomans 8:31-39November 16, 2025Main Point: We glorify God by taking Him at His word and trusting Him.Christians need to be persuaded:1. About God's faithfulness.2. About God's love.3. About God's power.

Words In Scripture Explored – Covenant Gday and welcome to Words In Scripture Explored! The word for today is Covenant. Look at your money! On British money are the words "I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of five [ten/twenty/fifty] pounds. In fact you can even take old British banknotes to the Bank and cash them in for modern money! Promises!! That’s what a covenant is – a promise between two parties. Covenants in the Bible Covenants were common in all kinds of life, and not just between God and humanity. For instance where a powerful nation had taken over a weaker nation, a covenant was in place to give benefits from the powerful nation to the weaker nation, such as protection as well as sanctions if the weaker nation rebelled. About God’s Covenants Each covenant between God and humanity showed God promising to do something and commands for mankind to follow! When an Old Testament covenant ended in failure, it was always due to mankind’s inability to obey God! Such as when Adam & Eve ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thereby breaking the covenant made with God. The Edenic Covenant was therefore terminated and now God needed to make another covenant with Adam (Genesis 3v14-21). In the Old Testament we have six covenants between God and humanity: Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and the Davidic. They all had several things about them: God always took the initiative. God always gave His solemn promise to fulfil His promise. God always waited for a free response from humanity, without coercion or force. New Covenant As a Christian Disciple today, you are living under the the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31v31-34) Four features of this covenant are: God transforming you; God being your God and you being His; God living inside you and leading you; your sins are forgiven and removed This new covenant is sealed only through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. His blood ensures the truth of this New Covenant. There is no other way for this New Covenant to be sealed except through Jesus’ blood alone. This New Covenant finalizes what the Mosaic Covenant could only point to: the follower of God living in a righteous life conforming to God's holy character. Whenever you celebrate Communion or the Lord’s Supper, you celebrate this New Covenant between God and yourself, for it symbolizes this New Covenant, which guarantees salvation! So go tell somebody else today about how God will make them new, forgive them, live inside them, and transform them, if only they come to Him in repentance.

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A (About): God commands Jeremiah to dictate His words to Baruch, who reads them publicly so the people may repent. The leaders hear, fear the message, and prepare to inform the king. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 36:3 – "It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the adversities which I purpose to bring upon them, that everyone may turn from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin." C (Calling): We are called to take God's Word seriously, even when it confronts us. We must repent of sin, not shrink from hard truths, and trust in God's mercy through His Word.

A (About): God declares judgment on Jerusalem and King Zedekiah but promises he will not die by the sword, showing God's sovereignty even in defeat. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 34:4–5 – "You shall not die by the sword… you shall die in peace." C (Call): We are called to trust God's plan even in trials, knowing He holds our days and works good from suffering, just as He did through Christ's death.

A – About: God reminds Israel of their rebellion and announces judgment, yet He also promises restoration, an everlasting covenant, and renewed hope for His people. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 32:38 – "They shall be My people, and I will be their God." C – Call: We are called to repent, trust God's promises in Christ, and live in gratitude, knowing His covenant love remains unbroken even in times of discipline.

A – About: God promises a new covenant, not like the old one that Israel broke, but one written on the heart, marked by forgiveness and restoration through Him. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 31:34 – "For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more." C – Call to Action: Trust Christ, the fulfillment of this covenant. Walk in His ways, rejoice in His forgiveness, and live as His redeemed people.

A - About: God promises restoration, peace, and justice for His people, assuring them that judgment will not last forever and each will bear responsibility for their own sin. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 31:25 — "For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul." C - Call to Action: We are called to trust God's promises, rest in His care, and live as sojourners with our hope set on the heavenly city Christ has prepared for us.

A (About): God hears Israel's sorrow and promises restoration. Though Rachel weeps, He assures that His people will return and find mercy. B (Best Verse): "Set up signposts, make landmarks; set your heart toward the highway, the way in which you went. Turn back, O virgin of Israel, turn back to these your cities." (Jeremiah 31:21, NKJV) C (Call to Action): Repent from wandering and trust God's promise of restoration through Christ.

About God's Name for Me“We all have funny nicknames from our families near and far,And even though they're silly, they're a part of who we are.”Does your little one have a special nickname that's used just for them?In God's Name for Me, author Talia Messina gathers diverse children to share their funny and silly nicknames―names that they were given by loved ones. But they are reminded that there is a name, the very best name, from God who has given it out of his perfect love.The perfect Christian gift for baby showers or stocking stuffer for baby's first Christmas, this charming kids' picture book features:Personalization page that allows this book to be dedicated to a special child with the sweet nickname you have given themRhyming story to make it the perfect read-aloud for babies, toddlers, and preschoolersLift-the-flap surprises to keep young children engaged and delightedSturdy board book pages that make the book durable for years of useMirror surprise in the back!Discover God's super special name for you, given freely for being exactly who he made you to be. This name can't be earned―it's part of your identity, so you can't lose it! It reminds you that being God's child has nothing to do with personality, likability, outward appearance, energy, size, the love given, or actions taken towards others.It has everything to do with the love God pours out on all of us, his precious children.Purchase a copy of God's Name for Me here.Connect with Talia MessinaInstagramTalia Messina is an editor, writer, speaker, teacher, and believer in Jesus. She graduated from Gordon College with an English degree and lives north of Boston, where she volunteers in her church's library and middle school youth ministry. When she's not working with words, she enjoys rock climbing, dancing, and playing board games like Everdell with her friends and family.

A – About God promises restoration, gathering His scattered people, and turning their sorrow into joy through His everlasting love. B – Best Verse Jeremiah 31:3 – "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you." C – Call We are called to rejoice in the Lord, trust His unfailing love, and walk in His care with thanksgiving.

A (About): God speaks through Jeremiah to assure Israel that though they are exiled and suffering justly for their sins, He will restore them, break their bondage, and raise up the Son of David to reign. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 30:8–9 – "For it shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord of hosts, That I will break his yoke from your neck, And will burst your bonds; Foreigners shall no more enslave them. But they shall serve the Lord their God, And David their king, Whom I will raise up for them." C (Call): We are called to trust God's providence, endure trials with faith, and serve Christ, the Son of David, with confidence that He brings redemption and purpose through suffering.

A – About: God rebukes corrupt shepherds but promises to raise a righteous King from David's line—Jesus Christ, the Lord our Righteousness. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 23:6 – "Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS." C – Call: Trust in Christ as your righteousness, walk in His ways, and rest in His perfect judgment and salvation.

A - About: God declares judgment on all nations, reminding them that if His own people face His wrath, others will not escape unpunished. He is the righteous Judge of the whole earth. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 25:29 – "For behold, I begin to bring calamity on the city which is called by My name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished, for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth," says the Lord of hosts. C - Call to Action: We must warn others that judgment is coming, rest in Christ's righteousness, and trust God's perfect justice.

A (About): God warns Judah through Jeremiah that because of their persistent disobedience and idolatry, they will be taken into Babylonian exile for seventy years. Yet, He promises justice on Babylon afterward. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 25:11 — "And this whole land shall be a desolation and an astonishment, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years." C (Call): We are called to turn from stubborn hearts, listen to God's Word, and trust His sovereign plan, knowing He is King over all nations and works redemptively even in discipline.

A — About: God warns the kings of Judah that justice, mercy, and faithfulness to His covenant are non-negotiable. Righteousness brings restoration; disobedience brings destruction and disgrace before the nations. B — Best Verse: "Execute judgment and righteousness, and deliver the plundered out of the hand of the oppressor… But if you will not hear these words… this house shall become a desolation." (Jeremiah 22:3–5, NKJV) C — Call to Action: Imitate Christ, the perfect King who fulfilled God's law, by living with justice, mercy, and covenant faithfulness in every area of life.

A (About): God declares judgment on Judah for idolatry, child sacrifice, and hardened hearts, using a shattered pot as a symbol of irreversible destruction. B (Best Verse): Jeremiah 19:15 – "Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Behold, I will bring on this city and on all her towns all the doom that I have pronounced against it, because they have stiffened their necks that they might not hear My words.'" C (Call to Action): Reject all forms of idolatry, remain faithful to God, and humbly listen to His Word.

A – About: God calls His people through Jeremiah to repent by honoring the Sabbath, promising blessing if they obey, but warning of judgment if they persist in profaning it. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 17:24–25 – "And it shall be, if you heed Me carefully… then shall enter the gates of this city kings and princes sitting on the throne of David… and this city shall remain forever." C – Call to Action: Keep the Lord's Day holy by resting in Christ, refraining from unnecessary work, and using the time for worship, fellowship, and gratitude.

A - About: God commands Jeremiah to live as a sign of coming judgment. The people of Judah will suffer devastation, not because of ignorance, but because they and their fathers deliberately forsook the Lord, followed idols, and pursued the evil in their own hearts. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 16:11 — "Because your fathers have forsaken Me," says the Lord; "they have walked after other gods and have served them and worshiped them, and have forsaken Me and not kept My law." C - Called to: We are called to reject sin, remember God's mercy, and obey Him from the heart. We must not follow the impulses of our own hearts but remain faithful to the Lord who warns us with love and truth.

A – About: God declares His final judgment on Judah due to persistent rebellion. Even great intercessors like Moses or Samuel would not sway His decision. The sins of Manasseh and the nation's unrepentance have led to irreversible destruction. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 15:6 – "You have forsaken Me," says the Lord, "You have gone backward. Therefore I will stretch out My hand against you and destroy you; I am weary of relenting." C – Called to: Turn from sin with urgency. Do not presume upon God's patience. Flee to Christ, who bore the judgment we deserve, and live in faith and repentance.

A – About: God warns Judah through Jeremiah that their spiritual drunkenness—pride, idolatry, and self-glory—will lead to their destruction. His patience has limits, and judgment is coming. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 13:14 (NKJV) – "And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together," says the Lord. "I will not pity nor spare nor have mercy, but will destroy them." C – Called to: Repent of spiritual pride and live as children of God, not to earn His favor but in response to His love. Trust Christ, who bore the wrath we deserved, and walk humbly in obedience out of love for Him.

A - About: God's warning of judgment against Judah for their pride and spiritual adultery. Though the people ignore His Word, God still pleads with them to repent and be cleansed. B - Best Verse: "This is your lot, the portion of your measures from Me," says the Lord, "Because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood." – Jeremiah 13:25 (NKJV) C - Call to Action: Turn your ears to God's voice. Reject the idols of the heart and remember the Lord. Repent of compromise with the world and seek cleansing through Christ.

SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1 & 15 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY'S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Paul criticizes the Corinthians for becoming so excited about their new freedoms and gifts in the Holy Spirit that they were forgetting the “partnership with Christ” they were called to. What do you think this means? How might it relate to temptations we also face in our faith? Why do you think it's important for Christians to remember both the costs and promises of God's Kingdom?What does God's Kingdom really look like? What are its values? How might “citizens” of God's Kingdom behave, day in and day out?Jesus died: what does this tell us about God's commitment to us? What does it teach us about how far love–for others, for the world–can really go?Jesus came back from the dead: what does this tell us about God's plans for our future? About God's plans for the world around us? How might “resurrection living” direct the way you treat others? How might it impact the ways you participate in your local community?What might it look like for us to “give [ourselves] fully to the work of the Lord,” as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:58? Where can we find the courage and hope to really do this?

A - About: God warns Jerusalem of imminent judgment due to deep-rooted sin and hypocrisy. Outward reforms are not enough; inward repentance is required. B - Best Verse: Jeremiah 4:14 - "O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your evil thoughts lodge within you?" C - Call to Action: Examine your heart for hidden sin. Turn away from darkness and walk in the light of Christ. Pursue genuine repentance, not empty religion.

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:21; Psalm 23; John 14:1-8, 19:30, & 20:19-22; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5; 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY'S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Can you think of a time in your life when something felt unfair or meaningless? How did it affect your view of life or your faith?Kenny argues that the Teacher's question in Ecclesiastes 3:21 really is the essential mystery for all of us: “Who knows whether the human spirit goes upward?” What would a real answer to this question change for you, or for where you find hope?In what ways might the character of God give us hope for justice and meaning beyond our physical existence?What does the claim that Jesus “breathed again” after his death really change? What does it reveal about life? About death? About God?What changes would you make in your life if you could fully embrace the idea that death is a transition and not an end?The Teacher is right that our lives really are just “vapor”... but does that mean they are meaningless? What meaning can your life have… even if it is brief? Kenny argued that living like Jesus might feel pretty “wasteful” in the world's eyes… but that there is tremendous value in being a person of realhope in your community. What is that value? How can it make a difference?

05/25/2025 Words of Worship | HALALHALAL: “An exuberant expression of celebration, a word that connotes boasting, raving, or celebrating.”HALAL is the primary Hebrew word for praise, from which we get the word: “Halleu” = praise and “yah” = YAHWEH. Literally, it means “Praise God”.Read 2 Samuel 6Is there a desperation in our hearts for the LORD? 1. We're more framed by culture than we are by Christ.      Passion follows formation.  2. We treat God as familiar instead of Holy. 3. We underestimate what we've been saved from. A low  view of sin leads to a low view of grace. 4. We want a God who serves us, not a God whom we serve. We talk a lot ABOUT God, but do we KNOW God?5. We've forgotten that worship is Spiritual warfare. When we look at how we live, do we conclude that we actually need God?We need to slow down and just spend time in God' presence. Psalm 46: 10 “Be still and know that I am God”.God is not looking for us to perform for Him, He's looking for us to surrender ourselves to Him in our worship.

About God's promises to His chosen children who, by faith, believe in and love Him. Heaven will be our eternal home, but while here on earth, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Lynn preaches a word entitled, "Dangerous Belief!" The enemy may not attack your belief IN God, but he will certainly attack what you believe ABOUT God! This is what he did to Eve in the Garden of Eden--he convinced her God was not good! God was withholding something good from her. As a result, she decided to agree with the enemy's word rather than God's word. The enemy uses this very same tactic against God's children! When we believe God's word, about our lives and ourselves, even in the most painful, difficult, and confusing circumstances, we are dangerous to the enemy rather than his word being dangerous to us! So, what do you believe ABOUT God? What you believe ABOUT God is revealed through your words, attitudes, and actions. What you believe ABOUT God is also integrated into what you truly believe about yourself, as God's child! Allow the word to saturate you so you are transformed.

When it comes to God, we can trust that He is who He says He is. But do you have questions? Questions about your faith? About God? Great! We should always be seeking out truth. Bring your questions to God. Ask the hard ones. Nothing is off limits with your Heavenly Father. Learn more about the show at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/heartbeat Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

You're doing all the right things and checking all the boxes to be “a good Christian”…but is that all there is? Today we're talking to my dear friend Kristin Chadwick about how to shift from rules and legalistic Christianity to real, rich relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The truth is, we can know a lot ABOUT God without really knowing Him. In this episode, Kristin shares her story and practical insights for how we can cultivate intimacy with the Lord right where we're at.This conversation is sure to blow fresh wind in your sails, encourage you in your faith, and leave you feeling loads lighter!To connect with Kristin, head over to https://www.podcastcoachingforkingdomentrepreneurs.com/ or @kristinfieldschadwick / @wholisticheartspodcast on IG!Listen to Kristin's podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholistic-hearts-a-journey-from-the-head-to/id1511026703 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_J0K0X83tSSYLZF7C56lg THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR, Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs with Kristin Chadwick! Start or grow your podcast TODAY: https://calendly.com/kristinfieldschadwick/by-words-listener-connectionSUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

Patrick Madrid tackled a great question that could make you scratch your head a bit! How is it logical for God to create everything out of nothing? Our buddy Anonymous Andy from Rhode Island wrote in with a serious theological puzzle. He gets that God is logical and cannot create contradictions (like a four-sided triangle or a married bachelor). Then Andy hits us with the question: "If God created everything out of nothing, isn’t that a contradiction too?" Patrick’s Breakdown: Why This Isn’t a Contradiction 1. A Contradiction = Two Opposing Truths at the Same Time A four-sided triangle is actually impossible because "triangle" means "three-sided figure." If you try to add a fourth side, it's no longer a triangle. That’s a logical contradiction. Creating something out of nothing, however, is not. 2. God IS Existence Itself (Remember the Burning Bush?) Patrick takes us to Exodus 3, where Moses asks God, “Who should I say sent me?” and God replies: "I AM WHO AM." Not "I have being" but "I AM being." Unlike us, who received existence from something before us (our parents), God didn’t get existence from anything: He IS existence. 3. Everything in Creation Had a Beginning Everything we see: planets, people, Patrick Madrid’s radio show, came into existence because something caused it to exist. Here’s the important thing: there has to be a first cause, something that always existed and started it all. That "something" is God: the uncaused cause, the prime mover, the reason anything exists at all. 4. "Before" Creation? There Was No "Before"! We’re stuck thinking in terms of time, but time itself is part of creation. Saying, "What happened before creation?" is like asking, "What’s north of the North Pole?" (Nothing.) When God created, it wasn’t like He was sitting around twiddling His divine thumbs. There was no "before": only God, eternally existing. 5. It’s About God’s Power, Not a Magic Trick Creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) doesn’t mean "poof!" in a magician sort of way. It means that God, who IS existence, shares existence with created things. He isn’t reshaping pre-existing stuff like some cosmic Play-Doh; He gives being itself. Final Takeaway: It's All About God’s Nature Patrick wraps it up by emphasizing: Creating out of nothing isn’t a contradiction; it’s the logical result of who God is. If God wasn't the uncaused cause, nothing else could exist. He created not because He needed to, but out of love. God creating out of nothing isn’t like a square circle; it's the only way anything could exist at all.

Introduction: How to Help Sufferers Who Are in a Bad Place (Job 32-37): Deal in Truth . (Job 32-33) Deal in God's Word, not Man's . Deal with what is Said , not what you Suppose. Address their Conduct . (Job 34) Point out Worldy behavior. Point the way Forward . Ask about their Walk with God. (Job 35) Are you Maturely responding to suffering? Are you crying About God or crying To God? Leave room for Mystery . (Job 36-37) We must be okay with not knowing Everything . We must Act on what we do know. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionCovering Job 32-37What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Read Job 32:1-5. Why was Elihu so angry? What was the root cause of his anger?Read Job 32:21-22. How do people show partiality and use flattery when they counsel? Why did Elihu refuse to do this?Read Job 34:7-9. How can you point out someone's sinful behavior in a straightforward, but tactful, way?Read Job 36:26, 37:5, and 37:23. How would you communicate the truth that “we can't understand everything God is doing” in an effective way to someone who is hurting?BreakoutPray for one another.

Wade Coffey teaches about what a disciple of Jesus knows. He touches on five Key Discipleship Areas. About God, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Darkness, Gospel & New Covenant, and the Cost of Discipleship.

John 17:3 "Eternal Life"Series: John Preacher: Will SpinkSunday MorningDate: 20th October 2024Passage: John 17:3-------------------Introduction: Missing out on the Life we were made for? The Surprising Nature of Eternal LifeSurprise: We don't naturally have it.Surprise: Eternity starts Today.Surprise: It's about Quality more than Quantity.“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christwhom you have sent.” – John 17:3 The Supreme Priority of Knowing GodKnowing God in the Biblical StoryKnowing God more than knowing About GodKnowing God in Jesus ChristConclusion: Experiencing Life the way we were made to

Gospel Mark 16:15-18 Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Reflection Baptism is the symbol of what happened to Jesus as he began his ministry, the Holy Spirit, descending into him. That's what salvation is all about. About God living inside of us. And when we have that power within us, we do things that we could never imagine doing. We can actually drive out demons, speak new languages, deal with things that are destructive, that won't destroy us, and we have a healing power within us. That's what salvation is. It's not getting into heaven. Condemning is being not going to hell necessarily, but it's whether we live a life of rich fullness or whether we live a life of emptiness. Closing Prayer Father, to believe is a gift. It is not something that we have the capacity to do. All we need to do is to say, I long to. I want to. I choose to believe in you. And when that happens, then there is a flood of energy in life that flows into us. And then we know what it feels like to be a believer. The lack of anxiety, the lack of shame, the lack of fear. It's a gift. And all we need to do is to say yes when it is offered. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.