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Come Out of Babylon and Return to God's Ways | KIB 551 DESCRIPTION COME OUT OF BABYLON AND RETURN TO GOD'S WAYS What happens when believers stop fighting the Word of God and simply begin asking: "Father, what are Your ways?" In this special Feast of Tabernacles edition of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake speak from the heart about their journey of learning to leave Babylon's patterns behind and increasingly align their lives with the Kingdom of God. The Feast of Tabernacles provides the backdrop for an important question: Are we allowing Scripture to define our Christianity—or are we interpreting Scripture through traditions and cultural assumptions we inherited from Babylon? Dr. Lake examines the biblical feasts as God's appointed times—divine rehearsals that point toward the work of Messiah. The spring feasts reveal what Christ accomplished in His first coming, while the fall feasts prophetically anticipate events associated with His return, His Kingdom, and ultimately the new heaven and new earth. Pasted text The discussion also confronts the historical process through which portions of Christianity became increasingly separated from their Hebraic foundations and absorbed practices from surrounding cultures. But this episode is NOT a call to religious legalism. It is a call to return to the Word. Dr. Lake explains the biblical concept of Torah as the loving instruction of the Father. Rather than viewing God's commandments through the harshness associated with Roman law, believers should understand God's instructions as revealing the pathway He established for His people. That produces one of the central principles of KIB 551: We cannot expect Kingdom results while deliberately walking according to the ways of another kingdom. Repentance realigns us with God. Obedience closes doors to the enemy. The Word renews our minds. And the Holy Spirit progressively teaches believers how to walk according to the Kingdom into which Christ has brought them. Pasted text Dr. Lake puts the principle powerfully: "You cannot outgive your disobedience." Kingdom life cannot be reduced to formulas, offerings, religious rituals, or outward appearances. God desires obedience flowing from faith and love. As believers leave Babylon, repent, and align themselves with Scripture, they progressively close doors through which the enemy has operated and learn how to walk in the blessings and freedom of God's Kingdom. Pasted text Mary Lou also shares a deeply personal message for believers who are exhausted, grieving, sick, or walking through overwhelming circumstances: LET GOD CARRY YOU. There are seasons when believers reach the end of their own strength. Surrender can be difficult—especially for someone who has experienced betrayal, trauma, disappointment, or loss. Yet surrendering ourselves into God's hands can become the beginning of restoration. Sometimes faith means standing. Sometimes faith means fighting. And sometimes faith means allowing the Father to carry us through something we cannot carry ourselves through. Pasted text KIB 551 also addresses sanctification. Maturity does not mean that temptation somehow ceases to exist. Rather, as believers grow closer to God, they increasingly recognize that sin simply costs too much. Why trade the presence of God for momentary pleasure? Why descend again into a valley from which God has already brought us? Why reopen doors Christ has helped us close? There are pleasures in the presence of God that Babylon cannot reproduce. Pasted text The episode concludes with perhaps its clearest statement of purpose: We do not obey God to make Him accept us. We obey Him because He has already accepted us in Christ. Because He loved us and gave Himself for us, our response is gratitude, surrender, obedience, and love. This Feast of Tabernacles, may the peace of God fill your home. May healing come to bodies and emotions. And may the Holy Spirit continue leading the remnant out of Babylon and deeper into the ways of the Kingdom. Pasted text Key Scriptures and Biblical Themes Leviticus 23:41 — The Feast of Tabernacles as an enduring appointed time. Zechariah 14:16–19 — The Feast of Tabernacles during Messiah's reign. Joshua 1:8 — Meditating upon and obeying God's Word. John 15:5 — Christ as the Vine and believers as the branches. Deuteronomy 28:1–68 — Blessings and curses associated with covenant faithfulness and disobedience. Hebrews 12:18–29 — Sinai, Zion, obedience, judgment, and "our God is a consuming fire." Romans 6:16–18 — Slavery to sin contrasted with obedience and righteousness. Proverbs 18:21 — Life and death in the power of the tongue. The transcript particularly emphasizes Leviticus 23:41 and the Hebrew concept of olam while discussing the enduring significance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Pasted text CHAPTERS / TIMELINE These timestamps come directly from the transcript's timestamp markers, with chapter headings describing the discussion beginning at or near those markers. 00:00 — Biblical Life TV: Empowering the Remnant 01:29 — Welcome to KIB 551 01:53 — A Special Feast of Tabernacles Conversation 02:13 — Encouragement During Difficult Times 04:58 — Mind War, Psychological Operations & New Age Thinking 08:48 — Self-Talk, Faith Teaching & New Age Parallels 12:09 — Healing, Trust & Learning to Surrender to God 16:03 — How Should Christians Approach the Biblical Feasts? 18:58 — The Feasts Are Divine Rehearsals 19:36 — Spring Feasts, Fall Feasts & Messiah 20:43 — Leviticus 23:41: "A Statute Forever" 22:38 — Tabernacles & the Millennial Reign 26:54 — Christianity, Paganism & Religious Tradition 31:36 — Polycarp, Passover & the Early Church 34:38 — Deconstructionism vs. Biblical Truth 38:02 — Culture Does Not Redefine God's Word 40:13 — Torah: The Loving Instruction of the Father 43:49 — "You Cannot Outgive Your Disobedience" 44:10 — Obedience Opens Doors to God's Kingdom 46:00 — Avoiding Legalism in the Hebraic Roots Movement 50:41 — Babylon's System Turns Everything Toward Self 51:33 — Strengthening Believers Going Through Difficult Times 52:19 — "Let God Carry You" 54:11 — Believing God for Healing 54:59 — Dr. Lake's Personal Healing Testimony 57:52 — Sanctification & Why Sin Becomes Too Expensive 59:47 — Experiencing the Peace of God 1:01:12 — Health, Food & Biblical Dietary Principles 1:05:48 — Obedience Even When We Do Not Understand 1:07:45 — Stop Fighting the Word of God 1:08:04 — Obedience From Love, Not Religious Legalism 1:08:33 — "Because He Loved Me, I Changed My Life" 1:09:42 — Biblical Life TV Partner Message CALL TO ACTION Babylon continually asks us to define good and evil for ourselves. The Kingdom asks a different question: What has God said? The goal is not religious legalism. The goal is not earning salvation. The goal is learning to walk with the God who has already redeemed us through Jesus Christ. Examine the traditions you inherited. Examine your priorities. Examine what you allow into your home. Examine your theology. And compare everything with the Word of God. When Scripture reveals something that needs to change, do not fight the Word. Repent. Realign. Obey. And keep walking deeper into the Kingdom. If KIB 551 has encouraged or challenged you, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV, and SHARE this episode with someone who is learning how to come out of Babylon and walk more fully in God's ways. COMMENT BELOW: What has God shown you from His Word that required you to change something you had previously believed or practiced? PARTNER WITH BIBLICAL LIFE TV Kingdom Intelligence Briefing and Biblical Life TV are made possible through the prayers and faithful support of our partners around the world. Our purpose remains to provide deep biblical teaching that will inform, strengthen, and empower the remnant for the days ahead. The program itself describes this mission as helping believers become empowered by the Word of God to fulfill His purposes in these last days. Pasted text If Biblical Life TV has strengthened your walk with God, please prayerfully consider partnering with the ministry. Biblical Life P.O. Box 160 Seymour, Missouri 65746-0160 Online giving is available through the ministry's official resources. Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Thank you to everyone who prays, gives, shares these programs, and stands with us as we work to prepare the remnant.

You haven't given up on it officially. But somewhere along the way, you quietly stopped expecting it to happen. Maybe it's been too long. Maybe you've been disappointed too many times. Maybe your biology or your bank account or your circumstances have told you that the window has closed, and it was just easier to make peace with that than to keep hoping. But Christine Caine has a word for you from one of the most staggering stories in all of Scripture: you have put an expiration date on something God never did. In episode seven of our series A Life Unleashed, Christine Caine opens Genesis 21:1–7 and takes us on the 25-year journey between God's promise and its fulfillment — between the moment Abraham heard it and the morning Sarah held it in her arms. ✨ If you've ever asked questions like… ✅ I've been waiting on God for something for years. How do I keep believing when nothing has changed? ✅ How do I know the difference between giving up prematurely and accepting that God's answer is no? ✅ Why does it feel like God came through for others but not for me? ✅ What do I do when I've tried to make something happen in my own strength and it made things worse? ✅ Is it okay to doubt — and what does faith actually look like when you're exhausted and discouraged? ✅ How do I stop placing expiration dates on what God has promised? ✅ Can God still fulfill something He promised even when it seems biologically, financially, or circumstantially impossible? …then this is your episode.

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What does it really mean to believe in God? It’s possible to believe that God exists without allowing His Word to shape the way we think, live, and make decisions. True faith goes beyond acknowledging God—it means trusting what He says and letting that belief change us. James 2:19 reminds us that even demons believe there is one God, challenging us to examine whether our faith is more than simply recognizing God’s existence. When we truly believe God, our lives begin to reflect that faith through our choices, obedience, relationships, and especially the way we love others. Following Jesus means allowing God’s truth to transform our hearts and our everyday lives. Highlights The difference between believing in God and believing God Why genuine faith should change the way we live and make decisions What James 2:19 teaches us about simply acknowledging that God exists How Abraham’s faith demonstrates what it means to believe God’s promises Why our actions can reveal what we truly believe in our hearts How unbelief can quietly influence our choices and priorities Why loving others is one of the clearest ways our faith in Jesus becomes visible Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: What Do You Believe? By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.” - James 2:19 What we believe about God is critical, determining how we live our daily lives and also determining our eternal futures. It’s wise for us to ask, “Do we believe in God or do we believe God?” because there is a difference. The first is believing there is a God, which is good and a start; the second is our believing God, meaning we believe what He says is true. The difference they make in our lives is evident, too. Believing there is a God doesn’t mean we believe Him and live out His words in our lives; believing Him changes us. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 describes, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” It’s not difficult, either, for others to see what we truly believe in our lives. For example, if we believe what health experts tell us about how to live our lives, then we exercise, eat healthily, and live according to healthy principles. So it is if we believe God. We’ll live according to His word, incorporating, practicing, and living out His godly principles in our lives. Believing God Changes Us In Luke 4:33-34, a demon recognizes who Jesus truly is. “In the synagogue, there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, “Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” Even a demon identified and believed in Jesus. Yet it’s through putting our faith in Him and believing His word that we are saved. The Apostle Paul describes in Romans 4:3, “What does Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’” Faith is critical, as Hebrews 11:6 explains, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Paul wrote in Acts 16:31, “They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.’” The “believing in” Paul is referring to is more than just believing God exists; it’s believing Him, rooted in faith that changes us. Keeping Unbelief at Bay Many people in the world acknowledge Jesus, yet do not believe what He says: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). Unbelief disguises itself in many ways, and one way is by people thinking they believe, while in their hearts, they really don’t, as evidenced in the way they live. When we truly believe God, our lives reveal it; it’s undeniable, but if no one knows or sees, then we want to revisit what we truly believe. As Hebrews 3:12 warns, “See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.” If we’re saying we believe God, yet making decisions based on our own and others’ human reasoning, living how we see fit, our actions are revealing a heart that doesn’t believe God. When we believe Him, our lives reflect what our hearts truly believe. Proverbs 27:19 reveals, “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Believing God shows in the ways we think, how we choose to live, and especially by the way we love others. Jesus tells us in John 13:34-35, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” Intersecting Faith & Life: Do you believe God so much so that it’s evident in your life? If not, ask God to help you believe Him, to believe the truth of His word, so that your life changes. Further Reading: How Reading the Bible Keeps Us from Believing False Teaching Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What are you believing God for? A breakthrough, a new opportunity, healing, provision? But what if biblical faith is far bigger than believing God for a particular outcome? In this teaching, we explore what it really means to live by faith, to walk through everyday life with Jesus, confident in what He has accomplished, conscious of Christ within, and increasingly shaped by the reality of eternity. Faith isn't merely about what you're hoping to get. It's about knowing the One you have believed.

Gospel People | Week 5 | Prayer Part 2 | Pastor Karina Torres | Life Center Tacoma Prayer is a RESPONSE to a personal God who DESIRES THAT WE ASK, SEEK AND KNOCK Matthew 7:7-11 (CSB) We pray because we need to KNOW Him and ENCOUNTER Him Psalms 42:1-2 (CSB) Psalms 27:7-8 (CSB) Psalms 73:25-26 (CSB) We pray BELIEVING God has the power to change things The DEPTH or our prayer: We DON'T GIVE UP Luke 18:7 (CSB) The BREADTH of our prayer: We leave NOTHING out Philippians 4:6-7 (CSB) Pray according to HIS WILL and NO MATTER THE OUTCOME 1 John 5:14-15 (CSB) While we pray GOD IS AT WORK, moving pieces we will never see, as He teaches us to DEPEND MORE ON HIM Romans 8:26-27 (CSB) Prayer is NOT a feeling, but AN INTENTIONAL ACT THAT REQUIRES DISCIPLINE

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21. In the highs and lows and in-betweens of life, God's children are to trust and believe God's words.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "God, I know You can... but are You going to?" If you've been waiting on an answer, believing for a breakthrough, or wondering if God is still working, I pray this message encourages your faith today. In This Episode You'll learn: How to stop letting doubt hold you back. What bold, biblical faith really looks like. Why faith always leads to action. Powerful lessons from women in the Bible who trusted God. Practical ways to strengthen your faith and believe God over your circumstances. More Biblical Truth for Your Transformation If today's episode encouraged you, listen next to: How to Memorize Scripture: 5 Easy Ways (Plus 10 Bible Verses Every Christian Woman Should Know) https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/how-to-memorize-scripture/ The Day I Realized Freedom Was Never About My Body https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/freedom-was-never-about-my-body/ How to Hear From God https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/hearing-god-brandie-barclay/ If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With so much love,  Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

In this awesome episode, Elise Hall takes us back into her journey of victory over addiction and other life-changing trauma as told in her previous episode. She talks about how anyone can gain freedom from the bondage of addiction when you decide to allow God to come in and change your life when you submit to Him. Elise gives us this awesome picture of how she believed in God's forgiveness, which translated into her accepting God's plan for her.

Believing God is not just a feeling or a personality trait, nor is it a motivational tool. True belief is the moment when we say yes to God and His amazing grace meets us right where we are. Over the years, I have returned again and again to the liberating truth of Ephesians 2:8: God saves us by His grace when we believe, and we cannot take credit for it. Salvation is God's gift to us, not something we can earn through our own efforts, appearances, or striving. This truth has anchored my life and career, reminding me that everything begins with His grace and our simple trust in Him.Romans 10:9 reveals what it truly means to be saved: entering into a personal, intimate relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. I have seen firsthand how this relationship awakens us to our true identity in Christ. No matter how successful we may appear outwardly, without God's life within us, we remain spiritually empty. But when we place our faith in Him, we become new creations. This new identity in Christ transforms every part of our lives—how we think, the choices we make, and how we show up in our work, our homes, and every relationship. I am experiencing this transformation myself, and I know God desires it for you as well.Faith becomes real when it is tested under pressure. I have learned that when we act on what we believe, God reveals Himself in powerful ways, and we begin to see ourselves through His eyes. I remember a time in my career when I trusted God with a significant opportunity, and He brought about an outcome far greater than I expected—even turning a competitor into a partner. If you are seeking encouragement, a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ, and faith that makes a difference in your work and daily life, I invite you to join me. Let's trust God together, pray with expectation, and watch Him fulfill His promises. Share this message with someone who needs hope today, and let me know what truth you are putting into practice this week.Send Tony a Texthttps://www.seldicompany.com/

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How to Start Believing God for Something. When you first begin exercising your faith, you don't want to start with something life-threatening. Discover how you want to begin exercising your faith on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/pR70mpU3AYMBecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

Before You Fast: 10 Ways to Experience Breakthrough with God What if your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of wholehearted prayer and fasting? In this episode, Rob prepares listeners for the upcoming 72-Hour Fast for Revival by sharing practical, biblical guidance on how to make the experience meaningful. Whether you've fasted many times or have never skipped a meal for spiritual reasons, this episode will help you approach God with faith, humility, and expectation. Rob explains why repentance always comes before revival, how to prepare your heart, practical tips for fasting safely, and why God promises to reward those who earnestly seek Him. This isn't simply about going without food. It's about drawing closer to God. In this episode you'll discover: • Why revival begins with repentance • How confession prepares your heart for prayer • Choosing the right type of fast • Why fasting should remain between you and God • Practical tips for staying healthy during a fast • Turning hunger into prayer • Creating a focused prayer list • Believing God for impossible breakthroughs • Inviting others into the Fast for Revival • Why God rewards those who earnestly seek Him Key Scriptures: Matthew 18:18–20 James 5:16 Psalm 66:18 Matthew 6:16–18 Jeremiah 32:27 Joel 2 Hebrews 11:6 Join believers around the world for the Fast for Revival:

Sunday evening message from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

God isn’t looking for the strongest, the smartest, the most experienced, or the most qualified. None of the things we place such importance on are on God’s list of expectations of us. God asks for something specific from us … believe. Simply believe he will do what he says he will do. Believe he can do it through you and he can do it for you. We are so quick to dismiss ourselves. We’re so accustom to playing little and sitting it out. Experience has shown us if we will just sit and wait, someone else might step up and do it for us. But really, is that what God created you for? Did he create you to be the girl who never does anything hard? Did he create you to be the girl who watches others do what you should be doing? I think not! Your Creator expects you to believe his power is enough to overcome every single inadequacy you may have. Your Creator expects you to show up like you’re chosen, and count on divine providence to make things happen as you go. This whole laying low, hiding in dark corners, and playing little nonsense has got to stop. Your muscles are atrophying because you’re not using them. And let me tell you something, your faith is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. But lack of use causes it to wither and deteriorate. If you haven’t been showing up in the middle of circumstances that are beyond your own ability and putting yourself out there in the face of potential failure, then you’ve started to believe you never could. Your focus has become set on all you can’t do, rather than what GOD COULD DO through you. What could God do through you? Oh girl, you have no idea! But don’t you want to know! I totally want to know what God could do through an ordinary girl like me. I want to know what my life could become with a disciplined surrender to his promptings. Notice I said “disciplined surrender” to his promptings. I’ve discovered this journey of being led by the Holy Spirit is a daily act of discipline. It means I get up when I don’t want to get up. It means I show up no matter what. It means I believe there’s something greater guiding me than my feelings in the moment. It means I start small and humble and refuse to give up in the struggle, because eventually God will grow it to something greater. But he doesn’t grow great things out of our nothing. He doesn’t show up and use magic in our lives. Is that what you’ve been counting on? Magic. God, just make it happen. Do something big, while I do nothing. Nope. God uses seeds. Your disciplined surrender every day is a seed. If you don’t plant it by showing up when you don’t feel like showing up, then guess what … you forfeit the blessing of seeing what God could have done with your little. You dismiss yourself from growth. So, God will grow someone else. God will use someone else’s seed of disciplined surrender to create what you’ve been dreaming of, and you’ll sit there and watch it happen wondering why it couldn’t be you. Well, honey, maybe it couldn’t be you because you weren’t willing to believe to the point of action. Yes, that’s what we’re talking about today. Belief in God that makes us move. Believing so much that we can’t sit in inaction. Believing God is doing something so good, no one could make you sleep the day away. Believing God is guiding you so powerfully, that nothing could hold you back from taking the next step. Would God really choose someone like you for that? YES – You’re perfect for this! In the Old Testament, the Lord chose Gideon as his mighty warrior to rescue his people. But there was one little problem, Gideon was a very unlikely candidate for a warrior position. No one else would have chosen Gideon, but God did. And you need to know why. You need to know why God chose someone totally unlikely for great things, because you’ve been focusing on how unlikely you are while God has been trying to tell you YOU ARE CHOSEN. Judges 6: 11-16 “The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you,mighty warrior.” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?' But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.” Why would God choose the least person out of a family in the weakest clan to rise up as a warrior? Oh honey, don’t you remember what Jesus said in 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My power is made perfect in your weakness.” Gideon being a total unlikely warrior was God’s divine opportunity to show his power. So, Sister, all the reasons why you can’t … all the reasons why you’re not good enough … all the reasons why you dismiss yourself … those are the exact reasons God has chosen you. YOU ARE THE ONE HE WANTS because his power is made absolutely perfect in you. You can’t do this on your own, and you’re not supposed to. But you are supposed to do this with his power! Gideon began following God’s promptings with disciplined surrender. He did things that were hard for him to do. He did things that made absolutely no sense to him. He did things that would cause others to question. And with each act of disciplined surrender, God’s power was made perfect within him. This is how the least person in a family of the weakest clan became a mighty warrior. He actually BELIEVED what God said about him. And he believed it so much, he took action. And this is exactly where you are today. You’re at this place where God is speaking to you. He is telling you you are his beloved and chosen girl. He is telling you he created you for a purpose and he has great plans for you. He is telling you the deepest desires of your heart have been put there by him, written into your soul by your creator, as a guide to your destiny. Will you BELIEVE IT? Will you believe this could be true for you? Will you believe your weakness makes you a perfect candidate for God’s power? Will you believe it so much that you stop dismissing yourself? Will you believe it so much that you greet the feelings that tell you you don’t want to, and show up with disciplined surrender anyway? Will you believe it in the face of your most recent set back? Will you believe it when it looks totally unlikely? Will you believe it when you’re tired? Will you believe it when it doesn’t make sense? Will you believe it to the point of action? God has aligned things for you that your mind simply cannot even begin to fathom right now. It’s crazy perfect how God’s plans for your life will fulfill every dream you’ve ever had and bring purpose to every struggle you’ve ever lived through. Yip, God meant it when he said he will give you the desires of your heart. He meant it when he said he would take everything the enemy ever meant for harm and use it for good. Now, you get to choose whether you believe it. And if you choose to believe it, something will start shifting within you. That belief will stir up power and courage and strength you never knew possible. The warrior stuff inside of you will start showing up. And every day, through disciplined surrender pushing you through all the things you don’t feel like doing, you will discover you really are the one God has chosen! Your job today is to start believing it and start showing up for it. My whole world changed when I spent more time believing I could be the one God spoke through than dismissing myself from the calling. No more dismissing yourself. God is calling you. He’s calling you out of the corner where you’ve been hiding. Out of the rut where you’ve been stuck. Out of the comfort you’ve been clinging to. Out of the excuses you’ve been using. Believe it and see where your feet are guided next! Each act of your disciplined surrender invites God’s power to be made perfect within you. 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Saturday is review day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives. Here are the promises we covered this week. Psalm 37:39-40 - God Delivers You from Every Spiritual Battle.  1 Peter 5:4 – You Will Receive a Crown. James 4:8 - Draw Near to God. John 4:24- The Heart of Worship. Mark 9:23 – The Power of Believing God.

Today's Promise: Mark 9:23 Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, How strong is my faith? In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful promises Jesus ever made.   As we look at the story of the desperate father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus, we'll discover the difference between faith in ourselves and faith in the promises of God. Faith is more than positive thinking; it is a complete confidence that God will do what He has promised.   We'll also confront the question: Is unbelief limiting what God wants to do in our lives? Like the father who cried out, "Lord, help my unbelief," we all need God's help to grow in faith.   Join me as we learn how to trust God more deeply, pray with greater expectation, and move from praying little prayers to a little god to praying big prayers to our great God. Nothing is impossible when we put our faith in Christ.

Amy's first ministry is loving her husband, Rob, and nurturing faith in their seven children. With Rob, she founded Visionary Family Ministries to equip parents, encourage couples, and strengthen families in Christ. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School and is a licensed clinical professional counselor. Amy also serves in her church's women's and worship ministries.

Amy's first ministry is loving her husband, Rob, and nurturing faith in their seven children. With Rob, she founded Visionary Family Ministries to equip parents, encourage couples, and strengthen families in Christ. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School and is a licensed clinical professional counselor. Amy also serves in her church's women's and worship ministries.

Amy's first ministry is loving her husband, Rob, and nurturing faith in their seven children. With Rob, she founded Visionary Family Ministries to equip parents, encourage couples, and strengthen families in Christ. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School and is a licensed clinical professional counselor. Amy also serves in her church's women's and worship ministries.

God not only gives harvest, He gives seed to the sower. In this faith-building message, Pastor Corey Erman teaches how believers can trust God to provide seed for generosity, expansion, and Kingdom impact. Learn how faith, obedience, and expectation position you to become a channel of blessing. “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown…” - 2 Corinthians 9:10To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.

Believing God While WearyTeaching & Prayer with Overseer Azizah MorrisonContinuing the May focus, Anchored, this prayer gathering speaks directly to believers who are tired—but still holding on.Drawing from Romans 4:18–21, Isaiah 40:28–31, and Ezekiel 37, Overseer Azizah Morrison teaches on the tension of remaining faithful while mentally exhausted, emotionally strained, physically weary, and still waiting on the promises of God.This lesson acknowledges the quiet weariness many believers carry after years of praying, serving, interceding, and encouraging others while still standing in faith for their own breakthrough. Through the examples of Abraham and Ezekiel, listeners are reminded that weariness does not cancel promise, and dry places are not beyond the reach of God's breath.The accompanying prayer ministers strength to the weary, hope to the discouraged, and renewed faith to those who have quietly struggled under the weight of long seasons and delayed answers.This is a call to remain anchored in the faithfulness of God—even while weary.

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Series: N/AService: SundayType: SermonSpeaker: E.R. Hall, Jr.Believe in God… But Also Believe GodIn Acts 27, the apostle Paul is on a ship in the middle of a violent storm. Everyone thinks they are going to die. But Paul stands and says:“Take heart… for I believe God, that it will be just as it was told me.” — Acts 27:25That statement is powerful.Paul did not merely believe in God. Paul believed God.And there is a difference.A lot of people believe in God. But believing God means trusting what He says enough to obey Him, rely on Him, and act on His word.Hebrews 11:6 says:“Without faith it is…

It's Brian's birthday — 49 years old and staring 50 in the face — and that milestone has him in a reflective mood. On this episode of The Common Good, Brian weaves together a handful of compelling threads: the challenging call to forgive even when bitterness feels justified, a sobering statistic about one-third of Americans currently experiencing an existential crisis, the Kentucky Derby's surprise winner and the life lesson it carries, and a powerful warning from the book of Judges about what happens when faith goes unguarded for just one generation. Brian also shares his personal take on capital punishment after listening to Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History, and closes with a devotional from Dr. Charles Stanley on what it actually means to walk wisely. A wide-ranging, honest, and deeply personal hour of radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective faith requires assurance ( a settled confidence) and conviction (an inner certainty), both of which Abraham had.  Believing God, he put feet to his faith and followed the Lord to Canaan.

Guest preacher Doug Warren joined us to deliver a comprehensive sermon based on the vivid and inspiring message of Hebrews 11:1-7.

Leviticus to Revelation; Studying Greek; Patterns in Hebrew; Untranslated Hebrew word aleph-tav; Spoken Hebrew; Sophistry; Tabernacle?; Calendars; Burning sheep?; Knowing how things work; Feeding society's needy; Offerings; "Chain of service"; Herding sheep; Society governing itself; Following Torah; Public/private religion; Misinterpreting the Old Testament; Human nature; Progressivism; Aleph-tav; Relationship of God and man + faith; Rulers; Taxation; Cain and Abel; Strange gods; Humility; Inspiration and faith via individuals; Freewill offerings only; Charity; Choice!; Sons of Aaron; Seed of Abraham; No exercising authority; Socialism; Tithing by choice; Minster responsibilities; Strange fire; Burnt offering; Forced offerings?; Abraham's faith; Human resources; Border walls; Returning to The Way of God; Forcing neighbors; Lack of faith that freewill offerings will work; Forgiveness; Cursing your children with debt; Child sacrifice; Abraham's struggles; Are you willing to free your neighbor?; Fasting from government benefits; Welfare snares; String delusion; Leviticus about social welfare system; Believing God is in the process; Covetousness = idolatry; Children of disobedience; Amos 5:23 Noise; Building a stone temple?; Oaths?; Righteousness?; Gathering as Christ commanded; Beware of public religion; Aleph-tav-kuf-mem?; Social welfare by civil powers - spoiled sacrifices; Victim mentality; Allowing you to judge others; Listening to the song of Moses and of the Lamb; Aleph-tav - trust in God; Sophistry of "eighth"; Revelation?; Freewill offerings; National debt = child sacrifice; Creating the table of the Lord; How does God want you to live?; Fat = substance/value; Lev 9:22 in the process of time; Bringing light; Nurturing your "spark"; Love of Christ; "Christ"; Healing our nation?; Not the eighth day - but the time coming to pass; shem-mem-yod-nun-yod; Making America great again; Becoming merchandise; Taking care of neighbor; No exercising authority; Lacking eyes to see; Repentance; Stop being covetous!

Waiting on God, trusting His timing, and holding onto hope in suffering are at the heart of When the Miracle Hasn’t Come Yet. Rooted in Romans 8:24–25 and the story of Lazarus in John 11, this devotional explores how God’s love remains constant—even when answers feel delayed. In seasons of pain, silence, or unanswered prayers, it’s easy to question where God is. Yet Scripture shows us that delay is not the absence of love. Jesus loved Mary, Martha, and Lazarus deeply—and still waited. That tension is where faith grows. Biblical hope isn’t pretending everything is fine; it’s trusting that God is still working when we can’t yet see the outcome. Even in the waiting, Jesus is still our resurrection and our life. The miracle may not have come yet—but His presence is already with us. Highlights God’s delay does not mean He is distant or uncaring Faith allows room for both belief and honest grief Biblical hope is anchored in what we cannot yet see Jesus is our hope now—not just when the miracle comes Waiting seasons are not wasted; they deepen our dependence on God God’s love and our suffering can coexist without contradiction You are not alone—God is present even in the silence Full Transcript Below: When the Miracle Hasn’t Come YetBy: Sarah Frazer Bible Reading:“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” - Romans 8:24-25 If God loves me why am I suffering? I asked this question many years ago while sitting awake in bed at 2 AM. I was battling an intense time of depression and anxiety. Sleep would not come, even after begging God for relief. I had gotten so tired that I couldn’t rest. Tears rolled down my cheek. As I walked through the valley of depression, I began to search out why God would delay my healing. I wrestled with the question of how God could be loving but also allow suffering as well. Our passage for today speaks into this tension. “Now a man named Lazarus was sick… Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So… he stayed where he was two more days.” - John 11:5-6 Notice that it says Jesus loved them! It is evident in other scriptures that Jesus had a close relationship with all three siblings. Yet, when they needed him the most, Jesus delayed. If He loved them, why didn’t He hurry to heal Lazarus? For two days, Jesus didn’t move. So many of us feel like we are living in that “two-day delay.” We are loved, but we are still waiting. One night, while sitting in my bed, unable to fall asleep, I remember finally being honest with God. I told him that I was so depressed and asked Him why He didn’t take this pain away. Mary and Martha, in John 11, were also honest with Jesus. “‘Lord,’ Martha said to Jesus, ‘if you had been here, my brother would not have died.’” - John 11:21 There is belief here. She believed Jesus could have helped, but she also expressed her grief. How many of us shy away from both things when we are waiting for relief from our own suffering? Faith in God does not mean we can’t be disappointed. Jesus did not chide her for her honesty. Believing God’s promises and His power does not silence our sorrow. Although Jesus does resurrect Lazarus, Martha didn’t know this. You and I know that one day our new bodies will not suffer, and all tears will be wiped away. But that doesn’t mean we don’t live in unresolved circumstances now. “For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” - Romans 8:24-25 Biblical hope is not wishful thinking or denial. Mary and Martha did not deny the pain, nor did they have a vague belief in Jesus. Martha stood in her grief before she saw glory. Many of us do that too. Paul, in the book of Romans, encourages us to wait for what we cannot see and hope will come. Resurrection means that death does not win. Delay does not cancel love, and the grave does not get the final word. Often, we believe that God’s love means we will have immediate answers or instant healing. Instead, we find that God’s timeline and ours don’t always match. Jesus was the resurrection and the life before Lazarus walked out of the tomb. He is the resurrection for us, even if tears fall. “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11:25 Notice what Jesus did not say: “I will perform a resurrection.” He said, “I am.” This is one of the many “I AM” statements found throughout the Gospel of John. In this moment, Jesus is declaring Himself God. Very soon after this moment, Jesus would face His own death, and then God would resurrect Jesus as well. Notice that the miracle came later. Jesus is still our hope, our savior, and our king, even if we find ourselves still inside the tomb. Depression is like a tomb for me. So many times I’ve suffered through seasons of extreme sorrow, feeling like I was dying. In those moments, I began to cling to Jesus. Nothing around me felt any different, but as I read scripture, especially this passage, I realize that Jesus sees my sorrow, loves me deeply, and was willing to die Himself so I could one day be free from pain and sorrow. The same Savior who sometimes allows suffering is the One who ultimately conquered it on the cross. So if you find yourself praying at 2 a.m., longing for relief, just remember that you are not forgotten. You may not see the miracle yet. But you are not waiting alone. Intersecting Faith & Life: Where does it feel like God is late in showing up for you? What prayer feels unanswered? What miracle are you waiting and hoping for? You are not abandoned in the delay. Love can coexist with waiting. Resurrection hope sustains sometimes before it resolves. Further Reading:Isaiah 30:18Lamentations 3:25-262 Corinthians 4:16-18Hebrews 11:13Revelation 21:4-5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Believing God about his future and his presence allows us to accept God's invitations with living faith.

On this episode, we talk with Cristi Alexander, a TCK to South Africa. You'll hear her share about what she's learning about God and herself in seasons of change and disappointment. Cristi talks vulnerably and beautifully about living in the tension of knowing who God is while her circumstances might try to tell her otherwise. We always love talking with Cristi and we know you'll love being part of this conversation too!What questions do you have about this episode? How can we help support you or your TCK? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us HERE. HOSTS: Michelle Ellis, John Michael Caldwell, Nicole CaldwellSONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi CONNECT WITH US: Instagram | Facebook | Email UsCHAPTERS:0:00 - 1:17 | Introduction1:17 - 7:43 | Getting to Know Cristi7:43 - 16:33 | The Tension Between Going and Staying (and God's Grace in the Middle)16:33 - 22:58 | Dealing with Pain and Disappointment22:58 - 25:37 | Believing God is Good When it's Hard35:37 - 35:51 | Words of Comfort for Parents35:51 - 43:22 | A Prayer for Listeners in the Valley43:22 - 47:33 | MK Debate47:33 - 56:14 | ClosingSHOW NOTES:28:46, 40:13 | Psalm 23 - “Yahweh is my best friend and my shepherd. I always have more than enough. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. That's where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me the right path and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name. Even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I'll never be lonely, for you are near. You become my delicious feast even when my enemies dare to fight. You anoint me with the fragrance of your Holy Spirit; you give me all I can drink of you until my cup overflows. So why would I fear the future? Only goodness and tender love pursue me all the days of my life. Then afterward, when my life is through, I'll return to your glorious presence to be forever with you!”KEY QUOTES:5:03 | “I've always known that the gift that that I was given as an MK was such a gift from God.”13:30 | “I'm learning that if I push and I long and I resent or fight the seasons that I'm in, all it does is just cause an ache in the heart.”19:05 | “This has been my season of, ‘who is God to me now in the seasons of disappointment and pain and loss and grief?;”20:38 | “My TCK experience was so good and I'm so grateful, but it also cost me a lot.”22:24 | “It is a gift to be able to stay and to wrestle through.”31:06 | “Intimacy with the Father is what is going to allow me intimacy with others.”32:03 | “I think a lot of times where the source of wounding is, God is so good and He's so redemptive that He wants to heal in that way too.”32:44 | “The tension is allowing myself to be honest with the Lord, allowing myself to be vulnerable with others and allowing the mess to be visible.”41:29 | “I know now more than ever before that the valley of darkness is real, but that God's goodness and presence and power is more real.”42:05 | “Lean in, He's got you.”Interested in partnering with John Michael & Nicole in prayer, one-time giving, or monthly giving? Do that HERE.COMMON TERMS:TCK - third culture kidMK - missionary kidLAC - Latin America Caribbean

Episode 109 Oh this episode is special! Today I am talking with my new friend who feels like an old friend, Leslie Harter-Berg, author of the brand new book You're So Strong: on Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment. Leslie is the daughter in law of a dear friend of mine, so I felt like I knew so much of her story. But reading Leslie's book allowed me to know her so much better. Her book is honest, raw, real, funny, tender, helpful and hopeful. And yes, it is a book on grief, widowhood and losing her husband suddenly at age 30.  Leslie's book is the kind of book you need to read whether the story is your own, or to prep you to walk through the story with someone else. We should all read this book! But before you do, listen to my conversation with Leslie. We laughed, I cried, I gushed and fangirled, and we got to the heart of things. Leslie is an absolute gem. I know you'll love this one!  Resources mentioned in this episode: Find Leslie's brand new book here Find Leslie on Instagram here Find Leslie's videos and help for widow and widowers here Find Leslie's website here Find Leslie's Substack here Find info about Greta's Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here Find info about joining Greta's family in Italy here And pick up your copy of Greta's newest book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn right here Sign up for Morning MinuteThe Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Pastor West explores the foundational story of Abram in Genesis 15 to distinguish between believing in God's existence and truly trusting His character. He describes a "predictable letdown" that often follows spiritual highs, noting that even great biblical figures experienced vulnerability and despair. By looking to the stars, Abram moved his focus from his own limitations to God's infinite power and sovereignty. This shift illustrates the core theological principle that righteousness is credited through faith rather than earned through human effort or perfect behavior. He concludes that the imputed righteousness of Christ is a gift received by those who believe God's promises despite their circumstances. Through this lens, believers are encouraged to find sufficiency in their relationship with the Creator when all other worldly securities fail.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

In today's episode Jason sits down with Finu Iype, Co-Senior Pastor of Village Church in Surrey, British Columbia, to trace his story from an Indian family line marked by conversion and adoption into the family of God, to his early years preaching in small towns across Ontario, to eventually stepping into senior leadership at Village Church in Surrey. Along the way, Finu shares what he's learned about evangelism, the cost of calling, and the ways God builds His church beyond the influence of any one leader.Together, Finu and Jason explore:Finu's family story, his grandfather's conversion, the societal cost of following Jesus, and the gift of being “adopted” into a new spiritual family,How suffering formed his spirituality through personal illness and the loss of his younger brother,His early ministry years preaching in small-town Ontario and gathering churches to pray, disciple, and reach their communities,The Village Church story, including a prophetic word, a lunch invitation with Mark Clark, and a long discernment process,Leadership transition and resilience: what Village's continued growth says about the faithfulness of God, and the evangelistic opportunities provided by immigration to Canada. Finu's story invites us to live with courage, to hold loosely to our own visions for our lives, and to trust that God is often writing a better story than the one we would choose for ourselves.Show NotesVillage ChurchCity MeetupsThe Emerging Leaders LabPartnersContact John Wright at Generis for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.

Believing God Can - Faith isn't denying reality but it's believing God is greater than it.

We all want to know we are accepted and loved for who we truly are.Joshua MacLeod discusses the challenge of finding purpose, shares stories of awkward obedience, and examines how God's joy provides freedom and direction. You are invited into a journey of learning to listen, slowing down, and choosing practical steps toward wholeness.Regardless of your past or doubts, you can find belonging, replace shame with acceptance, and realize that God communicates with those seeking something genuine.Scriptures ReferencedPsalm 16:11, 23:1, 25:11-14; Proverbs 9:10; Isaiah 62:3-5; Jeremiah 29:13-15; John 10:14-17, 14:15; Romans 8:12-17; 1 John 2:16Key InsightsGod's delight in you does not depend on your perfection. He calls you to relationship, not just activity.Real belonging starts by hearing God's voice for yourself, not just through others.It is normal to struggle with doubt, distraction, or thinking you are “unqualified.” God meets you there with love and not condemnation.Slowing down, turning off distractions, and honest prayer are simple, life-changing ways to grow closer to God.Obedience may feel awkward or risky.Believing God delights in you dismantles fear and shame, freeing you to live out your true identity and serve purposefully.Community grows as we confess, pray for one another, and refuse to pretend.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/identity-over-activity Subscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMThursdays, 6:00 PM Contact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421 CCLI License 2070006

Send us a textIn this heartfelt conversation, Patricia Holbrook welcomes Brendt Blanks, author, content creator, and former marriage and family therapist, to share her powerful journey from counseling in hospitals to building a thriving faith-based lifestyle brand ("She Gave It A Go") and publishing her new devotional book, "Listen Closer." The episode dives into navigating grief, finding purpose in pain, and reframing negative thoughts with the truth of God's Word.Key Topics Covered:- Navigating seasons of loss, grief, and family challenges- The story behind "She Gave It A Go" and how a simple phrase and leap of faith led to a new career- The importance of making meaning from pain- Reframing negative thought patterns using practical, biblical techniques- Examples from motherhood and daily life about changing your mindset- How "Listen Closer" helps women identify and replace 31 common lies with God's truth- The power of speaking and meditating on Scripture over your circumstances- Overcoming fear, anxiety, and self-doubt in the pursuit of your calling- Encouragement for listeners to take bold steps of faith ("Give it a go!")Guest Bio:Brendt Blanks spent 17 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist before launching "She Gave It A Go," a home and faith-focused lifestyle brand with a major online following. Her experiences through personal hardship, professional burnout, and spiritual growth led her to write "Listen Closer," a devotional helping women fight the lies of the world with God's truths.Connect and Learn More:Visit Brendt's website: SheGaveItAGo.comEnter the book giveaway via Patricia's show notes: https://kingsumo.com/g/1rjew93/listen-closer-believing-gods-truth-over-the-worlds-lies-by-brendt-blanksPurchase "Listen Closer:” https://amzn.to/4pVFzTKSubscribe, like, and comment to share how God's truth has helped you reframe your own thoughts and challenges.Tag someone who needs encouragement to “give it a go” in their faith journey!Support the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

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In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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God works through seed, time, and trust, not shortcuts or instant results. This message reveals how hope, generosity, and faith are planted in seed form, reminding us that God brings growth as we steward what He places in our hands. Through Scripture, we see that hope is not fragile, faith precedes understanding, and God develops strong, lasting lives when we choose to believe, sow, and walk forward with confidence in His promises.CHAPTERS:00:00:00:00 – Welcome and service introduction00:01:41:12 – Believing God for a miraculous life00:02:03:00 – The oak tree and acorn analogy00:03:16:00 – Seed is meant to be sown, not eaten00:04:24:17 – God withholds no good thing00:05:22:18 – Prosperity leads to generosity00:06:27:17 – Seed produces 30, 60, 100-fold00:07:32:04 – Faith first, understanding later00:08:07:00 – Managing seed and guarding the soil00:08:28:16 – The importance of church and community00:10:49:01 – Sowing seed and watching what happens00:12:09:21 – Faithfulness leads to eating the good of the land00:14:03:01 – Christmas season and the need for hope00:16:28:19 – God sends His Word and brings healing00:18:08:06 – Isaiah: a great light in darkness00:19:49:13 – Hope is God's answer to hopelessness00:21:34:11 – Hope arrived as a baby00:22:18:01 – Jesus came as an acorn, not an oak00:23:26:12 – Faith doesn't follow logic00:29:20:01 – Rejoicing in heaven when one repents00:33:09:13 – Romans 15:13 explained00:35:08:08 – Hope is secure, not fragile00:36:56:20 – Looking forward with confidence00:38:40:21 – Why the kids building matters00:39:29:21 – Happy, healthy, and whole00:40:59:20 – Invitation to salvation00:44:34:13 – Salvation prayer00:45:12:19 – Service closing

Do you dare to ask more of God, or are you afraid to sound selfish? Hey, fam! In this bonus episode I'm dropping bombs on why settling for 'just enough' is not your design! We're talking about that word 'more'—not the greedy kind, but the abundance God literally wired inside you! Share your abundance mindset shift with me @biancajuarezofficial. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS Takeaways Asking for more from God is not selfish. We are designed and destined with desire. God wants us to believe Him for more. Desire can be hijacked by trauma and past experiences. The danger of desire lies in greed, not in wanting more of God. God's nature is to provide abundantly for His children. We should not settle for complacency in our spiritual lives. Desire should be directed towards God, not selfish pursuits. We are called to awaken to the more that God has for us. Living in abundance requires action and faith. ⋇ Bianca's book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC  ⋇ The Grit Don't Quit Bible Study is now available. https://www.biancajuaerzofficial.com/gdq  ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! Antique Candle Co. - Visit antiquecandleco.com and use the code “WGT” for 20% off your next order. https://tinyurl.com/WGTAntiqueCandle Omaha Steaks - https://tinyurl.com/RONOmahaSteaks Mercy Ships - https://tinyurl.com/RONMercyShips ⋇ Subscribe to We're Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don't forget to leave a loving review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-going-there-with-bianca-juarez-olthoff/id1529509063?uo=4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RpqUTDQWWKDHt1yLQlMKW ⋇ Visit biancajuarezofficial.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/resources  ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/  ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Youtube: https://youtu.be/knGQ1v6Z9z4  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your circumstances contradict what God says? You feel forgotten but He says you're favored. The promise seems impossible but He says it's coming. Maybe you've lost the wonder to believe He is a mighty God who does the impossible.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yesCelebrate Christmas at Life.ChurchIn a world that can feel dark, uncertain, and heavy, there's a peace that changes everything. His name is Jesus. We invite you to spend the Christmas season at Life.Church. Come as you are, bring your friends, and get ready to be filled with the peace that only Jesus can bring. Find out more about Christmas at Life.Church: https://www.life.church/christmas/ABOUT THIS MESSAGEYou might be feeling a lot of things this Christmas season—and not all of them joyful. Maybe you're struggling with loneliness or wondering if anyone really sees you. Jesus came to meet you right where you're at and be exactly what you need. Let's discover who Jesus is and what that can mean for us in our new series.The Gift: An Advent Devotional: https://finds.life.church/advent-devotional/7 Powerful Names of Jesus in the Bible: http://go2.lc/jesus-namesThe Christmas Story Bible Plan: https://go2.lc/christmas25ABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.churchFind locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/appFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.churchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.churchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHELYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when your circumstances contradict what God says? You feel forgotten but He says you're favored. The promise seems impossible but He says it's coming. Maybe you've lost the wonder to believe He is a mighty God who does the impossible.

In this message, Pastor John Carter invites us to step into the story of Emmanuel—God with Us, a message that reminds us that the God who created the world stepped into it to rescue, restore, and dwell with His people. Discover how Christ not only came near but now lives within believers, empowering us to rise, shine, and walk in the light He brings. This series invites you to see your life through the hope of God's presence—past, present, and forever.

From Cleveland, TN, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen reflects on the powerful chain of faith that has stretched through his family for generations. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:5, he traces how his grandmother's prayer life and his father's obedience shaped his own walk with God. In this heartfelt episode, you'll be reminded that your faith didn't start with you—and it doesn't have to end with you. Be inspired to keep the chain unbroken and pass on a living, unfeigned faith to those who come after you.Topics DiscussedHow God used Dr. Jim's grandmother's prayer life to shape his family's storyHis father's defining moment of obedience and courageThe meaning and power of “unfeigned faith” in 2 Timothy 1:5The generational nature of spiritual influenceFighting unbelief and choosing to trust GodHow your faith today can influence lives you'll never meetKey TakeawaysFaith is a living chain—someone's faith brought you here; your faith will carry others forward.Gratitude honors those who came before you; obedience builds for those who come after.Every battle with unbelief is a chance to keep the chain of faith strong.You can be the link that connects another soul to the God of miracles. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.