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Most Christians think of inheritance in terms of money, land, or possessions. But what if one of the greatest inheritances God has given you is the place where you live? Your neighborhood, your city, your state, and even your nation are not accidents—they're part of the stewardship God has entrusted to you. In this first episode of our four-part America series, we explore the biblical call to seek the welfare of your place and why faithful Christian families have a responsibility to build, bless, and cultivate the communities around them. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to love your country without idolizing it, this conversation is for you. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - America: The Good Old USA(00:01:00) - Abraham's Wallet(00:02:26) - Loner(00:03:19) - I HAD A BAD WEEK Watching Middle School Graduation(00:05:33) - My Adopted Mother in Law's Battle for her Life(00:07:31) - Americans: The Welfare of Their City, State and National(00:14:27) - Regarding the Dedication of a Nation(00:16:15) - First Timothy, Prayer for Kings and All Who Are in High Authority(00:19:53) - Pro-America: When You Throw Your Hands Up and Say You(00:24:36) - Americans: Righteousness and Just Laws(00:28:58) - Mark Burnett on Civic Engagement(00:34:00) - All God's Glory Shift(00:35:29) - Isaiah 60: The nations will come to God(00:37:46) - Pray for Your Country This Week(00:38:54) - Thanksgiving Blessings: Our Heritage

In this episode of Kingdom Crossroads, TS Wright welcomes Christian author, speaker, blogger, and devotional writer Maureen Miller for a heartfelt conversation about faith, writing, encouragement, and seeing God's extraordinary character in the ordinary places of life.Maureen shares how being raised in a Christian home shaped her early faith, while also speaking honestly about seasons of struggle, repentance, and learning to walk in the freedom Christ gives. She explains how God has used both her victories and difficult seasons to deepen her compassion for others and strengthen her calling as a writer and encourager.Maureen also introduces her ministry, Windows and Wallflowers, where she writes about perseverance, belonging, and the way God reveals Himself through creation, story, and everyday experiences. She discusses her debut novel, Gideon's Book, a time-slip Christian fiction story that honors the work of Gideons International while exploring themes of calling, adoption, the sanctity of human life, racial bias, and biblical morality through storytelling.The conversation also highlights Maureen's devotional writing, including her contributions to All God's Creatures, a Guideposts devotional for animal lovers. Maureen closes by sharing a touching devotional about a rescued baby chipmunk and the reminder that God is our refuge, safety, and source of comfort in difficult seasons.This episode is a powerful encouragement for anyone who feels like they are on the outside looking in, wrestling with confusion, or needing a fresh reminder that Jesus calls us into freedom, purpose, and abundant life.In This EpisodeTS Wright and Maureen Miller discuss:Maureen's Christian upbringing and spiritual journeyHow God plants His desires in our heartsRepentance, freedom, and walking away from sinMaureen's ministry, Windows and WallflowersHer debut novel, Gideon's BookChristian fiction as a way to communicate biblical worldviewThe sanctity of life, adoption, and birth mothersWriting devotionals through creation and everyday storiesEncouragement for those living in confusion or spiritual wearinessKeeping your eyes on Jesus in the stormFeatured GuestMaureen Miller is a Christian author, speaker, blogger, and devotional writer. Her ministry, Windows and Wallflowers, encourages readers to discover God's extraordinary character in the ordinary moments of life. She is the author of Gideon's Book and has contributed to collaborative books and devotional projects, including Guideposts' All God's Creatures.Guest WebsiteMaureen Miller Author www.maureenmillerauthor.comFeatured BookGideon's Book: A Novel by Maureen MillerScripture References MentionedJeremiah 29:11Romans 8:28Romans 1Judges 6Psalm 139Psalm 91:15Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Tags / KeywordsMaureen Miller, Gideon's Book, Christian author interview, Christian fiction, Kingdom Crossroads, TS Wright, Christian podcast, faith journey, devotional writing, Christian encouragement, repentance, freedom in Christ, biblical worldview, adoption, sanctity of life, Gideons International, Windows and Wallflowers, All God's Creatures, Guideposts devotional, Christian testimony, Christian women writers

Every life transition brings a choice: will we trust our own plans or follow God's direction?In this encouraging episode of Her God Story, Jodie Chiricosta sits down with writer, editor, and author Abby Trivett to explore what it looks like to follow God through the pivotal transitions of adulthood. From choosing a college and career path to building new friendships, discovering your purpose, and learning to trust God with an uncertain future, Abby shares how the Lord faithfully guided her every step.Through honest stories of overcoming comparison, anxiety, and self-doubt, Abby reflects on the lessons she learned about finding her identity in Christ rather than in achievements, expectations, or the opinions of others. She also shares how simple acts of obedience opened doors to God's greater purpose and helped shape her calling and career.You'll how to: • Find confidence in your identity in Christ • Trust God's direction during major life decisions • Discern His voice in seasons of change and uncertainty • Overcome comparison and performance-driven thinking • Build friendships that strengthen your faith • Hold on to hope while waiting for God's timingWhether you're graduating, starting a new career, stepping into adulthood, or navigating a season of transition, this conversation will encourage you to trust God's leading and embrace the purpose He has for your life. Because the moments that shape our future often begin with a simple act of obedience—and sometimes God can suddenly do more than we ever imagined.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Start a Her God Story Podcast Club! Learn more here!Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org,

Questions are an essential element of faith. Our community is called "Crossings" in reference to a story in Genesis in which Jacob wrestles with God before crossing the River Jabbok. Wrestling and questioning aren't opposed to faith; they are the necessary conditions for it. Each summer, we pass the microphone to members of our community who share their "Most Important Question". It's an opportunity for us to get to know each other, and to remind ourselves that we are not alone in our questioning. Worship Songs: Yet Not I, But Through Christ in MeYou Hold it All⁠You Hold it All⁠⁠God of Death to LifeMake RoomTeaching Song:  Crack the Case

2 Corinthians 13:11-1411 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All God's people here send their greetings.14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Poured Out on All God's People | Joel 2:28–29Texts: Joel 2:28–29; Acts 2:14–18; Luke 24:49; John 14:16–17; Romans 8:11A lot of people live like God saves by grace, but expects them to keep going by grit.On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Jose begins the new series Come, Holy Spirit by reminding us that God does not redeem His people and then leave them empty. He fills what He reclaims. The Christian life is not just a life we are commanded to live. It is a life we are empowered to live by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.In this message, we see Joel's promise of devastation, return, mercy, restoration, and then the outpouring of God's Spirit. This is not a promise for a spiritual elite. It is not for only the gifted, the visible, or the already mature. It is the promise poured out on all God's redeemed people.This message is an invitation to stop trying to live the redeemed life in your own strength and to receive the Spirit as God's gift for His people.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

She loved God, served in ministry, and looked like she had it all together—but behind the scenes, Robin Weaver was slowly falling apart. What happens when shame, disappointment, and hidden wounds pull you farther from God than you ever thought possible? And can a life marked by failure truly be restored?In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Robin shares her remarkable journey through ministry wounds, miscarriages, moral failure, restoration, and the overwhelming grace of God that changed everything.Raised in a pastor's home and shaped by both miracles and hardship, Robin opens up about the hidden walls she built around her heart, the pain that slowly pulled her away from God's path, and the moment she cried out for rescue when she could no longer find her way back on her own. What followed was not condemnation—but radical forgiveness, healing, and transformation through the love of Jesus and the support of godly community.You'll hear powerful stories of miraculous healing, God's faithfulness through loss, the restoration of a marriage, and how surrendering fully to the Holy Spirit opened Robin's heart in ways she never thought possible. Her testimony is a moving reminder that no one is too far gone for God's mercy and that obedience to Him always leads to life.In this episode, you'll discover:How unhealed wounds can quietly harden the heartWhy shame loses its power in the presence of graceWhat true restoration looks like after failureHow God uses obedience to lead us into blessingWhy intimacy with Jesus changes everythingIf you've ever struggled with disappointment, hidden pain, regret, or feeling spiritually distant, Robin's story will encourage you to believe that God still pursues, restores, and has a purpose for your life.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today!Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org,FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmericaYoutube: SomebodyCaresAmericaRumble: SomebodyCaresX: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares AmericaYou can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation reveals that God's ultimate purpose in sending Jesus was to restore humanity into relationship with Himself through a new covenant established by His blood. Through Christ's perfect sacrifice, believers now have direct access to the Father. The heart of God is not centered on religion or denomination, but on a people who willingly choose to worship Him from their hearts. True worship is not confined to moments but is expressed through a daily relationship of love, humility, obedience, and surrender. As believers come into His presence, transformation and cleansing take place, enabling them to become the very people God has always desired—those who live in continual relationship and worship before Him. Show Notes Why the Father sent Jesus: to restore relationship through graceThe necessity of a perfect sacrifice to regain access to GodThe new covenant established through the blood of Jesus ChristGod's desire has always been a people who worship HimDeliverance from Egypt as a picture of being brought out to worshipWorship is not about denomination but about relationshipGod is seeking willing hearts, not forced obedienceThe difference between obedience (angels) and chosen worship (sons)True worship is expressed through everyday relationship with GodHumility and servanthood as key aspects of worshipLoving God begins with understanding who He created you to beAccess to God's presence is already available through ChristTransformation and cleansing happen in His presenceChoosing faith to step into worship now, not waiting for perfection“Taking the elevator” — entering His presence rather than striving Quotes “God's not looking for anybody in a denomination. He's looking for them to be His worshipers.”“All God wanted really was us.”“He's not just looking for people that obey Him… He's looking for somebody that out of their own hearts… they'll serve Him and worship Him.”“The worship He's looking for is our everyday relationship with Him.”“You already have the access into the Father's presence by the blood of Jesus Christ.”“In His presence, that's where you change, and that's where cleansing comes from.”“You can take the stairs, or you can get in the elevator.” Scriptural References John 3 (16)God's love demonstrated through giving His Son for eternal life.Hebrews 10 (19)Believers have bold access into God's presence through Christ.Exodus 19 (4)God delivers His people in order to bring them to Himself.John 14 (6)Jesus is the only way to the Father.Malachi 3 (2-3)God purifies His people to become righteous worshipers.Revelation 4 (8)A picture of continual worship before God's throne.Matthew 16 (24)Following Christ requires surrender and commitment. Takeaway God's desire has always been simple yet profound: a people who willingly choose Him. Through Jesus, access to the Father is already open—not something to earn, but something to step into by faith. True transformation doesn't come from striving to become clean; it comes from entering His presence and worshiping Him now. The call is not to religion, but to relationship—to live every day as a worshiper who loves, serves, and walks with Him.

Tom Logue - May 17th 2026 Jesus is not just part of life—He is the cornerstone holding everything together. In this message from Matthew 21, we continue through our series The King & His Kingdom as Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard owner—a sobering and powerful parable directed at the religious leaders who had rejected God's authority and refused to honor Him with what He entrusted to them. Jesus describes a landowner who plants a vineyard, entrusts it to tenant farmers, and sends servants to collect fruit from it. But instead of honoring the owner, the tenants reject, beat, and kill the servants—and eventually even kill the owner's son. Through this parable, Jesus exposes the failure of the religious leaders of Israel. God entrusted them with His people, His city, and His kingdom, but instead of stewarding those things faithfully, they used them for themselves. They rejected the prophets God sent to call them to repentance, and now they were rejecting the Son Himself. But this message doesn't stop with them—it confronts us too. At the center of this sermon is a deeply practical and challenging truth: we are stewards, not owners. Everything we have has been entrusted to us by God—our bodies, our relationships, our time, our finances, our gifts, and even the message of the gospel itself. The question is not whether we have these things, but whether we are stewarding them in a way that honors the One they belong to. This message challenges us to take honest inventory of our lives. Are we stewarding our bodies well? Are our relationships healthy? Are we using our time wisely in light of eternity? Are we serving God with our money, or being mastered by it? And are we faithfully sharing the gospel that has the power to save and transform lives? The sermon also explores the biblical call to generosity and tithing—not as religious obligation alone, but as an act of worship and trust. Ultimately, Jesus is worthy not just of leftovers or percentages, but wholehearted devotion. Like Mary of Bethany breaking the alabaster jar at Jesus' feet, we are invited to become worshippers who “break the bottle” because Jesus gave everything for us. And at the center of it all stands Jesus Himself. Quoting Psalm 118, Jesus reveals that He is the cornerstone rejected by the builders. Remove the cornerstone, and everything falls apart. But when our lives are built upon Him, everything else finds its proper place. This message is an invitation to stop living like owners and begin living like faithful stewards—people who surrender every part of life to Jesus, the true King and cornerstone of it all. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.churchFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemeculaand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew21 #Stewardship #JesusIsKing #Cornerstone #ChristianLiving #Generosity #Gospel #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:30) - Matthew(00:01:30) - Holy Spirit Prayers for the Church(00:04:32) - Read the Parable of the Vineyard Owner(00:05:22) - Jesus' Parables in Matthew 21(00:08:28) - Parable 8: Elements of the Parable(00:09:02) - Jesus Parable of the Vineyard(00:14:23) - Jesus' Words on the Kingdom of God(00:18:47) - We're Stewards of What God Entrusts to Us(00:20:03) - Some Things That God Entrusts to Us(00:25:26) - Take a Look at Your Relationships(00:28:11) - How Are You Using Your Time?(00:32:47) - God Entrusts Us With Money(00:37:15) - The Biblical Principle of Tithing(00:40:34) - Tithing is a Test(00:45:46) - Why Mary Broke the Bottle for Jesus(00:50:26) - Follow Jesus With Your Finances(00:51:01) - Ways of Steward of the Gospel(00:56:22) - Are You Rejecting the Cornerstone of Life?(01:01:33) - He's so Patient With SINners!(01:08:03) - All God's People(01:09:35) - Prayers for the Day

When you truly surrender your life to God, He leads every step.Raised in a pastor's home, Lillian learned early to follow the Lord—but it was through real-life challenges, heartbreak, financial hardship, and unexpected turns that her faith was truly refined. Time after time, God proved Himself faithful—guiding her decisions, providing in seasons of need, protecting her in danger, and using her gifts far beyond what she imagined.From ministering through sign language to the hearing impaired, to bringing comfort and healing through her work as a massage therapist, Lillian lives out a faith that extends far beyond the walls of the church. Whether in a treatment room, a conversation, or a moment of crisis, she has seen God meet people right where they are—bringing physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration.Through deeply personal stories of provision, direction in relationships, and hands-on ministry, Lillian reveals what it looks like to live a life anchored in prayer and fully available to God's leading.In this episode, you'll be encouraged and equipped to:Recognize God's guidance in your everyday decisionsTrust Him more deeply in seasons of uncertaintySee His provision even in times of lackGrow in confidence through a lifestyle of prayerDiscover how God can use your unique gifts—inside and outside the churchThis conversation will strengthen your faith, expand your vision for ministry in everyday life, and remind you that God is actively guiding your steps—every step of the way.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Start a Her God Story Podcast Club! Learn more here!Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests.Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today!Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org,

John 5:24When you imagine God's face...what do you see? If you visualize anger, you're wrong. All God's anger at sin was poured on Christ at the cross. This means if you're in Christ, you're free from God's wrath because of Christ's death and resurrection.

Description: Explore judicial and parental forgiveness, emphasizing forgiveness without reconciliation, and God's loving discipline that teaches righteousness and peace. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:10:45 All God's Forgiving Grace 00:19:22 Heal the Soul of Hebrews 12 00:23:23 Forgiveness Doesn't Always Lead to Reconciliation 00:35:15 Forgive Me, Make Me Your Child Recorded on May 3, 2026 at Skycrest

In this episode of The Leader's Notebook (Ep. 310), I explore the highest levels of generosity and the joy of giving as God intends. From Luke 19:20–30 and the story of the unnamed donkey owner to David's lavish gifts in Jerusalem, we see that God blesses those who obey and give with a cheerful, open heart. Tithing anchors our giving, but God calls us beyond the minimum into a life of grace, delight, and freedom. Whether through finances, time, or spirit, surrendering to God's “The Lord has need of it” brings unexpected blessing, joy, and abundant life. Experience the thrill of generosity and learn to live fully in God's grace.– Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Coming to the Highest Levels of Philanthropy(00:03:05) - Prayer for the Colt(00:05:02) - The Man Who gave the Donkey on Palm Sunday(00:10:24) - The New Ford F-250(00:16:31) - Tithing and Forgiveness(00:21:40) - The Joy of Giving(00:26:47) - Send the Holy Ghost to Your Life(00:31:19) - The Joy of Tithing(00:35:24) - A Diamond Ring Offering(00:40:42) - A million-dollar gift to SEIU(00:45:16) - How Much Money Should You Give?(00:49:03) - All God's Blessings for the Church(00:50:47) - The Leader's Notebook

A life of faith is not built in grand moments—it's shaped in the quiet, daily decisions to say yes to God.In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Carolyn Inez Jones shares how a steady, surrendered “yes” to God transformed every season of her life—from a tender beginning of faith as a young girl, through deep family pain and forgiveness, to stepping out in obedience across cultures and continents. Her story reveals what it truly means to live out God's Word in real, practical ways.Through heartfelt testimony and authentic insight, you'll discover:How to move from simply hearing God's Word to living it out dailyWhat faithful obedience looks like in both ordinary and life-altering momentsHow to walk in forgiveness and healing after deep personal hurtPractical ways to recognize God's hand at work in your lifeThe confidence to trust God's leading—even when the outcome is uncertainCarolyn's journey is a compelling reminder that God works powerfully through willing hearts. If you've ever felt hesitant, overlooked, or unsure how your faith fits into everyday life, this episode will inspire you to take your next step of obedience.Because every time you say yes to God, He does more than you can imagine—and He is still writing your story.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today!Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org,Read Jodie's BLOG at LivingYourFaith.netFOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmericaYoutube: SomebodyCaresAmericaRumble: SomebodyCaresX: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares AmericaYou can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

Teacher: Rob Zimmermann Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Chapters (00:00:00) - All Praise to God For The Life of Jesus Christ(00:05:08) - Westgate Chapel Family Worship(00:06:24) - Volunteers Need to Sign Up for VBS(00:10:04) - All My Life's Been Good(00:21:05) - He is Good(00:22:04) - All About It(00:24:38) - God Provides Opportunities for Christians(00:31:48) - 4,000 Meals for Nobody(00:33:16) - Say Yes to Jesus!(00:39:03) - What Does the Bible Teach About Death?(00:44:23) - What Will Heaven Be Like?(00:45:58) - Heaven is a Place, Not a Mindscape(00:54:50) - The Beautiful City of Heaven(01:03:24) - The Hope of Heaven(01:08:10) - How the Hope of Heaven Provides Endurance in Suffering(01:10:56) - 4 The Hope of Heaven(01:13:20) - God's Plan for Those Who Follow Him(01:16:34) - All God's Gifts to Us(01:23:35) - Wonders of Hell

In baseball, you count absolutely everything. Gets pretty obsessive, but if you love baseball, you learn to love counting too. Who knew it's the same with religion? The “people of the book,” the ancient Hebrews who wrote the scriptures Christians cherish as well, counted everything. But their numbers didn't have to be accurate to be true. Literal accuracy was not the point. Hebrew numbers, like their letters, carried meaning, and Hebrew letters were also numbered, so words had numbers that had meaning, and counts of time, people, things, had meaning too. It was a complex system for conveying meaning encoded into our scripture, and if we are to understand original intent, we need to pay attention to the counting. We just finished counting the forty days of Lent—meaning a time of trial and testing into rebirth. Now with Easter passed, Jesus risen, seems we should be done counting. But Easter Sunday started a new count, one built on the Hebrew counting between their ancient barley and wheat harvests, Passover and Shavu'ot, Exodus and giving of the Law—meaning a gradual graduation from physical liberation to spiritual freedom. Meaning built into the Christian counting between Easter and Pentecost. Both traditions count seven weeks of seven, 49 plus one day, 50. The Christian tradition breaks this down to forty plus ten: forty days with the risen Jesus on earth, ten more to integrate Jesus' unseen spirit before Pentecost. Symbolic, not literal. We think of salvation as an event, a moment when God bestows acceptance, but scriptures show the experience of Jesus' followers as gradually becoming ready to see that salvation is not given at all. It is experienced, realized, remembered... No one recognizes the risen Jesus until intimacy is re-experienced in a period of adjustment to altered states of awareness, from physical presence to unseen spirit—until we can remember the Pentecost moment, full awareness, is possible. All God has is already here, within. The shape of our journey is a counting until we're ready to see. The counting gives structure, symbolic meaning, and the reminder that we're all in the count.

In baseball, you count absolutely everything. Gets pretty obsessive, but if you love baseball, you learn to love counting too. Who knew it's the same with religion? The “people of the book,” the ancient Hebrews who wrote the scriptures Christians cherish as well, counted everything. But their numbers didn't have to be accurate to be true. Literal accuracy was not the point. Hebrew numbers, like their letters, carried meaning, and Hebrew letters were also numbered, so words had numbers that had meaning, and counts of time, people, things, had meaning too. It was a complex system for conveying meaning encoded into our scripture, and if we are to understand original intent, we need to pay attention to the counting. We just finished counting the forty days of Lent—meaning a time of trial and testing into rebirth. Now with Easter passed, Jesus risen, seems we should be done counting. But Easter Sunday started a new count, one built on the Hebrew counting between their ancient barley and wheat harvests, Passover and Shavu'ot, Exodus and giving of the Law—meaning a gradual graduation from physical liberation to spiritual freedom. Meaning built into the Christian counting between Easter and Pentecost. Both traditions count seven weeks of seven, 49 plus one day, 50. The Christian tradition breaks this down to forty plus ten: forty days with the risen Jesus on earth, ten more to integrate Jesus' unseen spirit before Pentecost. Symbolic, not literal. We think of salvation as an event, a moment when God bestows acceptance, but scriptures show the experience of Jesus' followers as gradually becoming ready to see that salvation is not given at all. It is experienced, realized, remembered... No one recognizes the risen Jesus until intimacy is re-experienced in a period of adjustment to altered states of awareness, from physical presence to unseen spirit—until we can remember the Pentecost moment, full awareness, is possible. All God has is already here, within. The shape of our journey is a counting until we're ready to see. The counting gives structure, symbolic meaning, and the reminder that we're all in the count.

Teacher: Rob Zimmermann Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Connect With Us: http://westgatechapel.org/connect Chapters (00:00:02) - When Death Was Arrested and My Life Started(00:11:27) - Easter Sunday(00:14:59) - All God's Blessings(00:23:25) - Dead Things Come Alive In the Name of Jesus(00:27:10) - Wonders of the World(00:30:22) - The Kingdom of Heaven(00:38:24) - What is the Kingdom of Heaven?(00:43:00) - What Makes the Kingdom of Heaven So Valuable?(00:49:13) - How Does This Connect to Easter(00:55:24) - The Greatest Fear of All(00:58:05) - The Resurrection(00:59:34) - What Does the Resurrection Reveal About the Kingdom of Heaven?(01:06:14) - God's Mercy for Sinners(01:08:05) - Responding to the Cross(01:14:18) - Wonders of Westgate Church

At Christmas, we confess Jesus is fully human, and fully God. The payoff for that doctrine is Good Friday. On the cross, the full brokenness of our humanity – the Roman soldiers and Judas' betrayal and Peter's denial and Pilate and Caiaphas' cowardice, and every sin and every sickness and every disappointment and every injustice and every violence and every war – is present here.  WHILE AT THE SAME TIME all of the love of God – his humiliation to become human and his counting of the hairs on your head and the tears he sheds with us and the life he promises to give us and his great love that lays itself down - is present here as well. Today, all things human and all things divine collapse into a single thing, a singularity, where ALL sin meets ALL God's love.

What did you think of this episode?Have you considered writing with a team? Maureen Miller shares tips for engaging with the world of collaborative writing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn about … Collaborative Writing Tips to Enhance Your Career My industry expert, Maureen Miller, is an author and speaker whose stories have been published in numerous collaborative publications. She contributes to Guideposts' All God's Creatures, her local newspaper, and several online devotion sites, including the award-winning Arise Daily. Married for thirty-six years to her childhood sweetheart, Bill, they live on Selah Farm in western North Carolina. Alright, let's head into our content for today… Collaborative Writing— Being Part of a Team1) What is collaborative / teamwork writing? 2) How does one best discover places to submit? 3) What are several keys to being selected for a collaborative (that is, making a good first impression)?Listener giveaway: 2026 Guidepost All God's Creatures, a daily devotional Gideon's Book on AmazonMaureen Miller Contact Maureen MillerChristian Writers Market Guide 2026 editionCIPA - Christian Indie Publishing Association540 Writers CommunityAWSA - Advanced Writers and Speakers AssociationChristian Devotions - Write for UsAll God's Creatures Daily Devotional Give Away! (Join us in the Your Best Writing Life FB Group. Leave a comment to be in the running. The drawing takes place on 4-6-2026)Visit  Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. SERMON TITLE:Making a Holy Week 3: Fulfillment of Prophecy SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53:1-12 1 Peter 2:21 POINTS: I Must Believe! My Weakness and My Sin! It’s All God’s Plan! Jesus is Satisfied and Rewarded! Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more. YouTube TagsJesus Christ, Holy Week, Son of Man, Gospel, Faith, Christian Sermon, Holy Spirit, Redemption, Salvation, God in Flesh, Christianity, Bible Study

Why do we end our worship service with a benediction? We will be finishing our series on worship this week by answering that very question. As we have seen, our worship is meant to be very God and His Word centered. Things are done for God, as God commanded that they be done. Our service opens with an invitation to worship from God's Word, and now we will look at the close of our service from God's Word as well, the benediction or blessing. Is that something important? Is anything really happening?  In order to answer those questions, we need to look at a more basic question: What is blessing? There is a lot of confusion about what is a blessing. Is it physical things? That seems too unspiritual! Is it just spiritual? That seems like that doesn't take into account all that God does in our lives! We will attempt to get some clarity around this issue, and I hope by the end of it, you will see the benediction for the real blessing that it is.  We will look at two points this morning: God's blessings are comprehensive and All God's Blessings are in Christ. 

A single dream changed everything.In the midst of heartbreak, rejection, and deep searching, Tessa Afshar encountered Jesus in a way she could not explain—and could not ignore. Raised in a Muslim home in the Middle East and shaped by a culture driven by achievement and performance, Tessa carried wounds of loss and abandonment that success could never heal. But in one unforgettable dream by the Sea of Galilee, she experienced the unmistakable love and authority of Christ—and discovered a faithful God who pursues before we even know we are being pursued.What followed was not a pain-free life, but a redeemed one.In this deeply honest conversation, Tessa shares how God restored her identity, healed the roots of rejection, walked her through burnout, and ultimately fulfilled the long-buried dream of becoming a writer—far beyond what she imagined possible.In this episode, you will:Be reminded that God's faithfulness reaches into your darkest seasons.Find hope if you are navigating loss, rejection, or unanswered questions.Learn how to anchor your identity in God's acceptance rather than performance.Gain insight into healing burnout and hidden wounds at their source.Be encouraged to trust that God is still restoring what feels lost.This is a story of grace that pursues, faithfulness that redeems, and a Savior who reveals Himself personally and powerfully.The God who met Tessa in a dream is the same faithful God who is writing your story today.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, Read Jodie's BLOG at LivingYourFaith.netFOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares X: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

Tom Logue - March 15th 2025 Desperation gets God's attention—because Jesus is deeply compassionate and powerful to heal. This week, Tom continues our King & His Kingdom series in Matthew 20:29–34, where Jesus encounters two blind men sitting along the road as He leaves Jericho on His way to Jerusalem. These men—beggars and social outcasts—cry out repeatedly, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” Even when the crowd tries to silence them, their desperation only grows louder. Their story reveals a powerful truth: even imperfect faith, when placed in Jesus, can bring us into contact with His grace. Tom contrasts the desperate faith of the blind men with the crowd following Jesus. While the blind men cry out for mercy in their affliction, the crowd attempts to quiet them. It's a reminder that followers of Jesus aren't perfect—sometimes we get in the way of what God wants to do. Instead of silencing desperation, Tom challenges the church to support it, recognizing that many people among us are carrying deep afflictions and need the freedom to cry out to God. The sermon presses into an uncomfortable reality: when we face pain or unmet needs, we often try to hide our afflictions or medicate them—through distraction, entertainment, substances, or busyness—instead of bringing them honestly to Jesus. The blind men model a better response. They refuse to stay silent and cry out for mercy until Jesus stops. And when He does, the text says He is moved with compassion, a deep gut-level response that leads Him to act. Jesus touches their eyes, heals them, and immediately they follow Him. Tom closes with a defining statement about what it means to be a Christian: followers of Jesus are people who have been touched by Jesus. They're not just people who believe certain ideas about Him—they're people whose lives have been changed by His mercy and who now follow Him because they've experienced His grace. The invitation of this message is simple and powerful: bring your afflictions to Jesus. Cry out for mercy. He is compassionate, He is King, and one touch from Him can change everything. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #KingAndHisKingdom #Matthew20 #Mercy #Faith #Prayer #FollowJesus #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Thanksgiving Prayer(00:02:39) - The King and His Kingdom(00:06:42) - Jesus Touching the Blind Men(00:08:31) - The Blind Men and the Begging(00:13:41) - Jesus Called Son of David(00:17:14) - What Do You Do To Hide Your Afflictions?(00:21:59) - The Crowd and His Aid for the Blind Men(00:24:31) - Followers of Jesus Are Not Perfect(00:28:33) - Discerning the Different Worship Environments(00:33:55) - A Concern for the Church's(00:38:20) - Crying Out in Prayer and Fasting for God's Mercy(00:43:51) - Why Does Desperation Get God's Attention?(00:49:13) - Jesus Christ heals the blind(00:50:19) - Followers of Jesus(00:56:48) - All God's People Prayer

All God's plans have the mark of the cross on them, and all His plans have death to self in them. E.M. Bounds - Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 23-25 & Mark 14:1-26

Aaron Gwyn is the author of four novels: The World Beneath, Wynn's War, and, most recently, two wonderfully linked historical novels, All God's Children, which won the Oklahoma Book award, and The Cannibal Owl. In his conversation with Sean McCann of Wesleyan (A Pinnacle of Feeling: American Literature and Presidential Government and Gumshoe America: Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction and the Rise and Fall of New Deal Liberalism) and Novel Dialogue's own John Plotz, we learn that Robert Lemmons is a real historical figure and so is Levi English.One way to grasp Gwyn's achievement is to consider the contrast between his durably realist work and Cormac McCarthy's 1985 Blood Meridian. Much as Aaron and Sean admire that novel, McCarthy's characters strike them as monstrous and incredible. How about Charles Portis's True Grit, asks John? Aaron loves it for its ventriloquizing power, and its truth-loving willingness to weave in unsettling back stories like Rooster Cogburn's ties to Quantrill's Rangers, an eerily modern pro-Confederate terrorist paramilitary. In our signature question, we learn why Aaron's favorite teacher was Robert Hill, Pink-Floyd-loving drummer and perennial inspiration (audio here). Mentioned in the episode: Richard Slotkin's notion of “the man who knows Indians” comes from Gunfighter Nation Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) Herman Melville, Moby Dick William Faulkner Absalom Absalom Toni Morrison, Beloved Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow. John Williams, Stoner (but also Butcher's Crossing –-which John loves— and Augustus, which did indeed split the National Book Award (not the Pulitzer) in 1973 with John Barth's Chimera. Larry McMurtry's hard-to-get-into Lonesome Dove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Aaron Gwyn is the author of four novels: The World Beneath, Wynn's War, and, most recently, two wonderfully linked historical novels, All God's Children, which won the Oklahoma Book award, and The Cannibal Owl. In his conversation with Sean McCann of Wesleyan (A Pinnacle of Feeling: American Literature and Presidential Government and Gumshoe America: Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction and the Rise and Fall of New Deal Liberalism) and Novel Dialogue's own John Plotz, we learn that Robert Lemmons is a real historical figure and so is Levi English.One way to grasp Gwyn's achievement is to consider the contrast between his durably realist work and Cormac McCarthy's 1985 Blood Meridian. Much as Aaron and Sean admire that novel, McCarthy's characters strike them as monstrous and incredible. How about Charles Portis's True Grit, asks John? Aaron loves it for its ventriloquizing power, and its truth-loving willingness to weave in unsettling back stories like Rooster Cogburn's ties to Quantrill's Rangers, an eerily modern pro-Confederate terrorist paramilitary. In our signature question, we learn why Aaron's favorite teacher was Robert Hill, Pink-Floyd-loving drummer and perennial inspiration (audio here). Mentioned in the episode: Richard Slotkin's notion of “the man who knows Indians” comes from Gunfighter Nation Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) Herman Melville, Moby Dick William Faulkner Absalom Absalom Toni Morrison, Beloved Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow. John Williams, Stoner (but also Butcher's Crossing –-which John loves— and Augustus, which did indeed split the National Book Award (not the Pulitzer) in 1973 with John Barth's Chimera. Larry McMurtry's hard-to-get-into Lonesome Dove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

God is sending people to us. As His church grows, so does the responsibility and opportunity before us. Our responsibility is to steward the growth that is already here and the growth that is to come. God is entrusting us to disciple people and to send people. He is inviting us to be a part of His plan. There have been pastors and leaders who have put their yes on the table before us. Now it is our turn. To get where God is leading us, it will take finances, resources, and open handed obedience. We are sharing God's vision for the next two years. We are building bridges to the next generation, the next season of missions, the next yes. If God keeps sending people, it is our responsibility to make room. In Acts 9, God accomplished His plan through unexpected people with unexpected assignments. Jesus got Saul's attention and told him to go. Saul stepped into the unknown. Then God spoke to Ananias. He listened, even when it seemed scary and impossible. He did not rebuttal what God said. He simply obeyed. That obedience changed the world. All God wants from us is our yes. If we will say yes and keep listening, He will give us the details. What does next look like for you, your home, and our church? Turn your eyes and ears to Him. Respond to what Jesus is speaking. Say yes to what's next.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/rG-Ur7LX-F8Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

At What Point Should I Just Stop Praying? | Christ For YouText: Matthew 15:21–28 | Lent 2 (Historic One-Year Lectionary)What do you do when nothing changes, when your prayers go unanswered? When God feels silent, do you assume silence means “no”? Do you quit hoping and call it “being reasonable”?This Gospel puts you in the middle: a Canaanite woman cries for mercy, and Jesus does not answer her a word. The Law exposes us. We don't just want answers, we want control. We want God on our timeline, and when He delays, we start translating delay into indifference.But faith refuses to turn silence into a verdict. She comes closer, kneels, and prays, “Lord, help me.” She confesses she deserves nothing and still clings to Christ: “Even the dogs eat the crumbs.” Even “unanswered” prayers are still heard by God. His silence is not His absence.Then the Gospel: look to Jesus in Gethsemane. The Father does not remove the cup. The answer is the cross, for you. Jesus bears the forsakenness you deserve so you can pray “Our Father” with confidence. All God's promises find their “Yes” in Him (2 Corinthians 1:20). So stay at Jesus' feet, and keep praying.Subscribe & Share:Spotify: Christ For YouPortuguês: Cristo Para VocêWebsite: ZionWG.orgLooking for a Lutheran Church near you?Support the preaching of God's Word

Tom Logue - March 1st 2026 Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:35) - A message about the church's move(00:02:42) - Matthew: The King and His Kingdom(00:03:51) - God's strength in our weakness(00:05:35) - 4 Women Who Stayed with Jesus on the Cross(00:10:02) - Salome Comes to Jesus with James and John(00:15:47) - All People Want to Be Great(00:20:53) - The Greatest of All Time(00:26:07) - The Ways that You Serve One Another(00:28:35) - Ransom for Many in Matthew 28(00:34:23) - Nobody loves You Like Jesus Loves You(00:38:23) - Millie Gets A 360-D Camera For Christmas(00:42:49) - Skiing in 360 degrees(00:49:18) - The Reasons We Don't Serve God(00:53:15) - Has the gospel changed your life?(00:58:27) - Jesus on Realizing His Greatness(01:03:27) - All God's Blessings(01:05:24) - God's Prayer for Wonders

Psalm 132: God's Covenant Promise and the Coming King Series: Walking Through the Psalms Host: Dave Jenkins Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Scripture: Psalm 132 Show Summary Psalm 132 is one of the most historically grounded and covenant-rich Songs of Ascents. As pilgrims traveled up to Jerusalem, they sang of God's covenant promises, His dwelling with His people, and His chosen King. This psalm looks back to David's zeal to establish the ark in Jerusalem, upward to God's chosen dwelling place in Zion, and forward to the promised King who reigns forever. Ultimately, Psalm 132 finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ—the true Son of David, the eternal King, and the true dwelling place of God with His people. God is not absent. God is not forgetful. He keeps His covenant promises in Christ.

Teacher: Rob Zimmermann Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Connect With Us: http://westgatechapel.org/connect Chapters (00:00:04) - There's joy in the house of the Lord(00:04:13) - Waldgate Church Annual Meeting 2019(00:06:04) - Westgate Chapel Men's Breakfast(00:07:57) - Pray for the Team Traveling to Baden, Germany(00:09:58) - Prayers for the Varden Team(00:11:38) - God's Mercy is More Than Anything We Need(00:14:42) - Christ the Lord(00:20:27) - Sing the Song of Ages(00:25:46) - All God's Blessings(00:28:53) - Good Morning, Church Family(00:29:28) - 2018 Annual Meeting(00:32:12) - Jeremiah 17: Blessed is the Man Who Trusts in the(00:35:22) - Grow Deep Roots Into Jesus(00:38:32) - A New Couple Join Our Church(00:39:13) - Married at Westgate: What is it about the church that(00:40:17) - THE ART OF MARRIAGE CLASS(00:42:41) - Life Groups in the Church(00:44:42) - If You Are Looking for a Life Group, Our Church Has Got(00:47:18) - 71% of our adults are actively serving and using their gifts(00:49:59) - Our 5 Year Vision(00:54:01) - Little Faith Church's 5 year Vision(00:55:07) - Pastor Rob's Conviction on the Salvations(00:57:44) - A message for seniors(00:59:36) - Senior Ministry at Kingston, Oakleaf Village(01:03:51) - What excites you most about the ministry?(01:05:16) - Love Your Neighbors Program(01:10:31) - The Westgate Chapel Legacy Team(01:13:21) - 2016: A Year of Growth(01:15:07) - Growth of our financial resources(01:17:37) - Jeremiah 17: A Call to Renew Our Hearts

Continuing on in our series, “Wholehearted”, Pastor Jeni preaches through 1 Samuel 15-19 in which we are once again reminded that the 1 Family Rule is to love the Lord your God wholeheartedly. When it comes to doing great things, God can do all things - all He needs is our heart. Notes from Sunday's Sermon:Living wholeheartedly means other humans cannot dictate our obedience.All God needs to do great things through you is your heart.Unsurrendered jealousy tends to lead us to places we never imagined we'd go.Love the Lord your God wholeheartedly

Our readings today – in Exodus and Romans tie in together in their reference to the exaltation of Moses, now ready, in God's sight, to serve him after 40 years of preparation “in the land of Midian.”  Moses is now a meek and humble man (Numbers 12 v.3) – God can now use him.      Paul's points in our Roman's chapter (9) are illuminating: first, he states how God “says to Moses, ‘'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy… So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who has mercy.'” [v.15,16] In our Exodus reading yesterday we saw how God could not use Moses' own “will and exertion” [2 v.11-15].  Paul then drives home the lesson that we cannot deserve, i.e. ‘earn' God's blessing by our own efforts.All God's blessings are an expression of God's mercy. This is parallel to talking about God's grace; therefore it is really saddening today when so many talk and write glibly about ‘grace' as though it is an ever-flowing factor that they can be certain about – regardless of how they behave,              Paul next makes the point that “Scripture says to Pharaoh, ‘For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth'”. [v.17]   This is not the proclamation of God's actual name as an intellectual understanding, but of God's reputation – that was about to be established by what he did.  We will read of this in the next few days; the dramatic deliverance from Egypt of the descendants of Jacob.              In relation to this, look carefully at our reading in Exodus 3  where God's name is given as , “I will be what I will be” [v.14 – as shown in the ESV footnote] Primarily, this means God will ‘make' his name, that is, his reputation, by what is about to happen – “This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.” [v.15].   Their deliverance from Egypt became a ‘memorial' which all generations would look back to – as a foundation for their confidence in God.  Thus, when we come to read Psalm 135 and its praises to the LORD we will see the full significance in v.8-13 of the LORD's name and “renown.”  It is fully expressed in Isaiah 63 v.11-14 how you God “led your people to make for yourself a glorious name.”  Daniel makes the same point in his impassioned prayer (9 v.15)               In the same way we look back to the sacrifice and resurrection of our Savior – and how God made for himself the name of ‘Father.'  This was not so in the Old Testament. We are privileged to call God   ‘Father' – but how many “hallow” that name when they say the Lord's Prayer?  Do we?                It is just as vital to ask; how many are striving to make a ‘name' for themselves which Christ will “remember” when the time comes for him to “confess' what those in his service have achieved according to the “talents” given to them?  Think about what Jesus says in Rev. 3 v.5, “The one who conquers (him/herself!) … I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.”    Our ‘name” i.e., reputation, Christ will “confess” – will be achieved by you and I in various ways; for example, to quote James 1 v.27, “to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” 

God's love never lets go—even through failure, loss, and shame—redeeming what can feel beyond repair. In this deeply moving episode, Terri Lynn-Corbett shares her journey through rejection, broken relationships, and painful questions, revealing how God proved Himself faithful, present, and powerfully restoring.Through seasons marked by heartbreak and disappointment, Terri discovered that our mistakes do not cancel God's plans. Instead, He specializes in restoring what has been broken and rebuilding lives on the firm foundation of His love. Like the Samaritan woman at the well, Terri encountered Jesus not with condemnation, but with compassion—inviting her to come boldly, baggage and all, and receive true healing and identity.What once felt like ashes became beauty as God replaced sorrow with joy, fear with hope, and shame with freedom. Terri's testimony is a compelling reminder that God's promises never fail, His love never leaves, and our true identity and affirmation are found in Him alone.If you've ever wondered whether God could still love you, restore you, or use your story for good, this conversation will remind you that God is still writing your story—and His love never lets go.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Start a Her God Story Podcast Club! Learn more here!Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares X: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

God used the Israelites journey through the wilderness to teach them how to be His People. Sabbath-keeping comes in at #4 on His Top Ten List. Come see what it looks like to keep the Sabbath holy and learn about the gifts we've been given to make obedience easier. All God's People are blessed when they faithfully keep the Lord's Sabbath. Come and join in the blessing!

Teacher: Rob Zimmermann Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Connect With Us: http://westgatechapel.org/connect Chapters (00:00:00) - All God's People Praise the Lord(00:04:19) - Wonders Welcome at Westgate Chapel(00:06:18) - Alpha(00:13:37) - All the Glory to the Lord(00:19:53) - Morning Offerings to God(00:22:04) - 2018 Annual Meeting(00:23:34) - The Statement of Faith(00:25:15) - What a 10 Year Plan for Your Life(00:30:45) - Joseph Forged for God's Purposes(00:34:30) - Genesis 37: The Dreams of Jacob and Joseph(00:43:14) - Jacob the Descent into Hatred(00:52:00) - Jacob's Dreams and His Family(00:54:31) - Joseph Had a Huge Dream(00:59:08) - Why Joseph Did Not Die At the Hands of His Brothers (Gen(01:03:38) - How to Love a Broken Dream(01:11:26) - Seasons of Disappointment and Trust(01:20:48) - Great Is Your Faithfulness to Me(01:27:00) - God Will Never Fail You

Teacher: Randy Fall Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Connect With Us: http://westgatechapel.org/connect Chapters (00:00:00) - Christmas Family(00:00:30) - The Joy of the Lord(00:10:08) - Wonders of Westgate Chapel Service(00:11:26) - 3 Things to Know Before the 2021 Annual Meeting(00:15:17) - House of the Lord(00:28:00) - Care Pastor Randy Fall(00:30:51) - Christmas: A Year Ends(00:32:55) - All God's Love Revealed(00:34:02) - The Gift of God(00:36:22) - Christmas Story: God's Love reaches the Ordinary(00:42:11) - God's Love Came in the Humblest Way(00:46:42) - 3 Truths of God's Love(00:53:08) - Jesus' Peace for Nations(00:56:04) - Truth #4, The Shepherds(01:00:08) - 4,000 Gospel Conversations in 2025(01:04:44) - A Simple Invite(01:06:47) - Christmas Story: Repentance and Faith(01:11:42) - Go Tell It on the Mountain

Suzanne recounts a drop in from Wayne Dyer, who shares a message on how we are all just a part the whole, the I AM. No matter what your human story is, you are part of one vast, infinitely loving field of consciousness and when you have the courage to say, "it is ALL God," you can truly find peace. You are so very loved! Suzanne Giesemann is a former Navy Commander-turned spiritual teacher, author, documentarian and evidential medium. Through The Awakened Way, she shares practical tools for living with peace, balance, and joyful connection to Spirit. In her vast YouTube library you will find inspired teachings, messages from her guides, Sanaya, meditations, and evidence that love and life never end. To stay connected Join my newsletter - https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1847278/171504674222901095/share Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneGiesemann See my linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/suzanne_giesemann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Thou, O God, hast prepared of Thy goodness for the poor.” — Psalm 68:10 All God's gifts are prepared gifts laid up in store for wants foreseen. He anticipates our needs; and out of the fulness which He has treasured up in Christ Jesus, He provides of His goodness for the poor. You may trust […]

Description:The greatest miracles often begin in the quiet corners of ordinary lives.In this special Christmas episode of Her God Story, Jodie Chiricosta invites listeners into the remarkable stories of four women—Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary—whose journeys echo some of our most familiar human struggles: feeling unworthy, starting over in sorrow, carrying the weight of regret, or stepping into a calling that feels overwhelming. Though their circumstances span centuries, their experiences mirror our own. Through rich storytelling and biblical insight, this episode reveals the God who met each woman in her need—saving, redeeming, restoring, and fulfilling His word in ways more beautiful than they could have imagined. Listeners will discover:✨ The redeeming power of faith—even when your past feels disqualifying ✨ The hope that rises from loyalty, surrender, and courageous obedience ✨ The mercy that meets us in shame, grief, or regret ✨ The assurance that God keeps His promises—and draws near to fulfill themRahab's bold belief, Ruth's faithful devotion, Bathsheba's restored dignity, and Mary's surrendered trust all point to one truth: Emmanuel has come. God is with us—in our fears, our longings, our losses, and our deepest hopes.Whether you're seeking encouragement, navigating a difficult season, or longing for a fresh reminder of God's nearness this Christmas, this episode offers a heartfelt invitation to remember that He is still writing your story—with tenderness, redemption, and purpose.

Teacher: Rob Zimmermann Download Sermon Notes  Watch Episode Give Online: http://westgatechapel.org/give Connect With Us: http://westgatechapel.org/connect Chapters (00:00:00) - Crucified Joy of the Lord(00:05:00) - Wonders of Westgate Chapel Welcome!(00:06:54) - Neighborhood Church in North Toledo(00:11:33) - How Volunteers from Westgate Help at TNC(00:13:55) - Thankful for Jesus(00:25:12) - Bless a Child Christmas Program(00:26:09) - Wonders of the World(00:28:51) - Acts 2: Life Together the Church(00:35:53) - Are We Called to Be Generous in the Church?(00:40:50) - Paul on generosity in 2 Corinthians, chapter 8(00:48:40) - Understanding the culture of Corinth(00:54:45) - All God's Gifts(01:00:53) - Paul on the Grace of the Macedonian Churches (2 Corinthians 8(01:08:05) - 2nd Corinthians 8:4-7(01:11:40) - Wonders of the World: Being generous with God(01:20:50) - Thanksgiving Dinner for International Students(01:23:27) - Wonders of the Night: Help Get the Church Ready for

Conflict has a way of exposing what's inside us. For many, our reactions are rooted in how we learned to handle tension growing up. But instead of running from discomfort, James invites us to "count it all joy"—to see every trial as an opportunity for formation.   In this episode, pastors Whit George and Casey Shirley explore what James chapter 5 teaches us about steadfast endurance and the true meaning of faith.   Show notes:   Listen to the message: How to Respond to Adversity https://youtu.be/x2FyMcVIa3E?si=POFgOvLDsaSL_K9l   In this episode, Whit reads a prayer from the book A Guide to Prayer for All God's People by Ruebon P. Job and Norman Shawchuck https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Prayer-All-Gods-People/dp/083580710X  

Adverse childhood experiences are notoriously hard to overcome, and they can affect a person well into adulthood. But the grace of close, stable, nurturing relationships can offer hope. Terence Lester—author of From Dropout to Doctorate and founder of Love Beyond Walls—joins Mark Labberton for a conversation about resilience, faith, and the redemptive power of seeing and being seen. Lester recounts his life's journey from poverty, homelessness, and gang membership in southwest Atlanta to earning his PhD in public policy and social change. Together, they explore the impact of childhood trauma on personal development; education as a form of love, justice, and community service; and the healing potential of local community and proximity. Lester's story is a testament to divine grace, human courage, and the transformative impact of compassionate words and faithful presence. Episode Highlights "The higher your ACE score, the more your body has to overcome… Every 'yes' cultivates a stronger relationship with pain. Your counterparts with lower scores may never develop those same muscles of resilience." "Education is a tool that increases your capacity to serve others." "People don't become what you want them to become—they become what you encourage them to become." "I am a product of people who invested in me and of the things I've had to resist." "You can't love your neighbour if you're not concerned about the neighbourhood that produces your neighbour." "Each sentence spoken can become a seed of hope—or a curse that crushes it." Helpful Links and Resources Terence Lester's website – https://terencelester.com/ From Dropout to Doctorate – https://www.ivpress.com/from-dropout-to-doctorate I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People – https://www.ivpress.com/i-see-you Love Beyond Walls (Terence Lester's non-profit) – https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org ACEs Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) – https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html The Color of Compromise by Jamar Tisby – https://jemartisby.com/the-color-of-compromise/ About Terence Lester Terence Lester is a speaker, activist, author, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about poverty and homelessness while mobilizing communities to serve those in need. A graduate of Union Institute & University with a PhD in public policy and social change, he is the author of I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together, **and All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. His latest book is From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice. Through storytelling, advocacy, and faith-rooted organizing, Lester seeks to dismantle systemic barriers and call communities toward justice, empathy, and proximity. Show Notes Education and social change Terence Lester describes sitting beside his father's hospital bed reflecting on vulnerability, legacy, and resilience. His father's words—"I'm proud of you"—affirmed the journey from poverty to doctorate. Growing up amid trauma, gangs, and homelessness in southwest Atlanta. The generational impact of systemic injustice and public policy shaping social outcomes Education as a tool for empowerment and community transformation, not self-advancement "Education is a tool that increases your capacity to serve others." How the post–Civil Rights era shaped identity and pride in blackness while still marked by inequality Frames poverty itself as a form of trauma, calling for empathy and systemic response Trauma, resilience, and the ACEs framework Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) test as a tool for understanding trauma Lester shares his 10/10 ACE score—complete exposure to childhood trauma "Every 'yes' cultivates a stronger relationship with pain… You must climb out of a pit to reach emotionally stable ground." How adversity produced resilience, not fragility Connecting personal trauma to compassion in ministry among the unhoused How proximity to suffering forms the capacity for empathy and love Faith, identity, and calling Connecting resilience and faith: "I believe my being was intricately woven together by God." Psalm 139 and seeing himself as "fearfully and wonderfully made" Jesus's life as a model of proximity and compassionate visibility—"Jesus saw." The church as a community of affirmation and blessing How words spoken over others—curses or encouragement—shape identity "People don't become what you want them to become—they become what you encourage them to become." Community, visibility, and flourishing "You can't love your neighbor if you're not concerned about the neighborhood that produces your neighbor." Warns of a "compassion deficit" and urges the rebuilding of community communication Seeds and environments: people cannot flourish where conditions are hostile The need for better care for impoverished environments that stunt potential Community as the soil of hope—"People find hope and possibility in community." Lester's mother's resilience and faith—earning her own doctorate while raising two children "I am a product of her never giving up." The generational power of education and faith as liberation Hope, words, and the power of blessing Transformative and timely sentences: encouraging words of seeds or yeast—small yet life-altering How to speak life, not curses, over others "Each sentence spoken can become a seed of hope—or a curse that crushes it." Mentorship, community affirmation, and divine proximity as instruments of healing Interrogating falsehoods: "God is not the source of cursing." A call to faith-rooted compassion, proximity, and collective responsibility. Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Philippians 1:12 - Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. (NIV) 1. Paul’s problems didn’t stop his mission; they propelled his mission. Philippians 1:12 - Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me… (NIV) 2 Corinthians 11:25 – Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea (NIV) 2 Corinthians 11:26 - I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers.  (NIV) 2 Corinthians 11:27 I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm. (NLT) Philippians 1:12-14 - Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (NIV) 2. Paul used his earthly trials to give people heavenly hope 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.  20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law, I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.  22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. (ESV) Philippians 1:12-13 - Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[b] that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.  13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. (NIV) Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 4:21-22 - Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. (NIV)

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   It's a Freshly Picked episode, featuring a banjo-centric deep dive into the brand new album from East Nash Grass, titled "All God's Children" - featuring an interview with intrepid banjoist Cory Walker! ENG is one of those bands that seems almost impossible NOT to like: they have that elusive knack for sounding both classic and traditional and fresh and new all at the same time! They are each true masters of their instruments, and the band features multiple singers and songwriters to keep listeners on their toes. They deliver all of this with their trademark sense of humor and deep respect for bluegrass and country music. Enjoy!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjos   East Nash Grass on the web: https://www.eastnashgrass.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Buy Merch - closeout sale on all Small & X-Small T shirts! www.banjopodcast.com  

How do ordinary people tap into the wisdom of God for everyday living? Join Chip for a very practical approach to that question.Introduction: What is the biggest challenge you're facing in your life right now?Defining the wisdom of God:“Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture… All God's acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time…Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow has God revealed His wisdom to us?Through CREATION -Psalm 19:1-7Through PROVIDENCE -Psalm 33:10-11Through REDEMPTION -1 Corinthians 2:6-10Through His SON -1 Corinthians 1:30How must we respond to the wisdom of God?We must LEARN to live wisely! -Ephesians 5:15-17HOW do we do that?We must REVERENCE God's ways. -Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28We must RECEIVE His Word. -Psalm 119:97-100, 2 Timothy 3:15-17We must ASK for it specifically. -James 1:5; Colossians 1:9We must learn to TRUST Him completely… that all that comes our way is from the hand of a good and loving God who knowing all things actual and possible, is exerting His unlimited power to execute the best possible outcomes, by the best possible means, to fulfill the highest possible purposes.Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyJ.I. Packer - Knowing GodConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now? Finances? A relationship? A health issue? You need strength and you need endurance. Chip suggests that there's one thing that will revolutionize your approach to this situation. Join him as he talks about God's wisdom.Introduction: What is the biggest challenge you're facing in your life right now?Defining the wisdom of God:“Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture… All God's acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time…Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow has God revealed His wisdom to us?Through CREATION -Psalm 19:1-7Through PROVIDENCE -Psalm 33:10-11Through REDEMPTION -1 Corinthians 2:6-10Through His SON -1 Corinthians 1:30How must we respond to the wisdom of God?We must LEARN to live wisely! -Ephesians 5:15-17HOW do we do that?We must REVERENCE God's ways. -Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28We must RECEIVE His Word. -Psalm 119:97-100, 2 Timothy 3:15-17We must ASK for it specifically. -James 1:5; Colossians 1:9We must learn to TRUST Him completely… that all that comes our way is from the hand of a good and loving God who knowing all things actual and possible, is exerting His unlimited power to execute the best possible outcomes, by the best possible means, to fulfill the highest possible purposes.Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyJ.I. Packer - Knowing GodConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

I just got back from prison. Yep—you read that right. Melanie and I, alongside legendary author & philanthropist Bob Goff and the Love Does team, spent a full day inside San Quentin State Prison in northern CA. And let me tell you, it was one of the most powerful, life-changing experiences you could only imagine. Today's episode is raw, real, and fresh—we recorded it just days after getting back. You'll hear from both me and Melanie as we share what we saw, what we felt, and the incredible lessons we learned from the men inside those walls, many of them who have life-sentences. Before diving in, I've got three coaching questions for you that deal with the 7-lessons we will share today (Please keep them in mind WHILE you are listening to this episode): What are your greatest ambitions and dreams? What is your hope and where are you placing your hope these days? What are your fears…and what's your relationship with fear? Here are some of the lessons and take-aways we brought home from San Quentin and will discuss in Episode 444: The Power of a Greeting – One hug. One moment. One welcome can change everything. Wait until you hear this one! The Yard is Where It's At – Raw humanity on display: boxing, baseball, running, workouts, conversations, and even the “pigeon guy.” Reform & Rehabilitation Work – Hundreds of programs, degrees, certifications, and initiatives giving men hope and purpose inside the walls. Communication Matters – No phones. No distractions. Just presence, depth, and real conversation. The Power of a Small Group – Stories of Max, Jesse, and others reminded us that dreams of family, freedom, and redemption are universal. The Power of One Conversation – Sometimes a single word of encouragement, one moment of presence, can alter a life's trajectory. The Power of a Mission – What Bob Goff and “Love Does” is doing to build schools across the globe inspired Melanie and I to ask: “How can the Durkin IMPACT Foundation do even more? Listen in… At the heart of it all, this trip reminded me of something Pastor Miles McPherson told me years ago: “All people—prisoners, homeless, troubled, broken—they are ALL God's people, made in His image.” So true. Melanie and I left San Quentin in deep gratitude and with a burning question: How can we do more? How can we serve in ways that create even greater IMPACT? So, I'll leave you with one more question today: Where and how can YOU show up, serve, and give back to make the biggest impact also? Thanks for listening, my friends. Please share this one—it's a message we all need to hear. If this episode fires you up, here's how you can help spread the impact: SHARE it on IG and tag us at @ToddDurkin @melaniedurkin @bobgoff #LoveDoes #IMPACT Leave a rating & review wherever you listen. Send it to someone who needs a corner man right now. Now go get after it… Train hard. Eat right. Live inspired. Go create IMPACT.    P.S #1 Are you a trainer, a teacher, a parent, a leader… and you're ready to work deeper with people. Not just on tasks or reps, but on who they're BECOMING. If that's you, then I want to invite you to join my FREE LIVE WEBINAR:  Passion to Purpose to Profit! How to Turn Your Wisdom Into a Career You Love Thursday, September 18th ⏰ 12pm PT | 3pm ET Save your spot here → [SIGN UP LINK] In this LIVE training, I'm going to show you: The difference between life coaching and therapy The #1 skill every life coach MUST master How to define your niche & build your signature framework How to land your first clients from HOME The exact path to becoming certified & client-ready It's going to be HIGH-ENERGY. Real talk. Real stories. Real strategy. And a whole lot of inspiration to help you go from idea → income → IMPACT. You don't need to quit your job. 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In this week's episode of Typology, I sit down with Dr. Terence Lester—an Enneagram Eight, author of From Dropout to Doctorate, and the visionary founder of Love Beyond Walls. Terence's story is as powerful as it is inspiring. From his early years in Atlanta to leading a movement that uplifts those experiencing poverty and homelessness, his journey embodies both courage and compassion. Together, we explore what it means to be an Enneagram Eight in the trenches of community work—wrestling with control, burnout, and the temptation to over-function. Terence opens up about a devastating car accident that reshaped his sense of identity, his relationship with productivity, and ultimately, his capacity for gratitude. We also dive into the intersection of action and contemplation, the influence of Henri Nouwen on Terence's life, and the healing power of reconciliation in his own family story. Along the way, Terence reminds us that leadership isn't about posturing but about vulnerability, presence, and the willingness to walk alongside others in their pain. This conversation is an invitation to rethink how we serve, how we love, and how we grow. You'll walk away with profound insights about resilience, healing, and the transformative power of the Enneagram.       ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist and author of From Dropout to Doctorate. He is the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about poverty, homelessness and community mobilization. He serves as the director of public policy and social change and as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky (HBCU). He received his PhD with a concentration in public policy and social change from Union Institute and University. Terence has authored four additional books with IVP, including one with his sixteen-year-old daughter, Zion, titled Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness. The other titles include I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together, and All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity.  Terence is known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on ML K50, CNN, Good Morning America, Essence, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC News, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy and more. These campaigns have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. Terence is happily married to his best friend, Cecilia, and they have two amazing children, Zion Joy and Terence II.  Learn more about Dr. Lester by visiting his website at www.terencelester.org or follow on social media at @imterencelester or @lovebeyondwalls.