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We're blessed to hear from our Teaching & Creative Pastor, Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us a message as we continue to study through the book of Hebrews. This week's message, “We're Part of a Bigger Story,” takes us into the final verses of Hebrews 11—a powerful reminder that our faith journey is deeply connected to the courageous lives of those who came before us. Some saw great victories, others endured deep suffering, but all lived by faith and trusted God with the outcome. In a world that often prizes comfort and ease, this sermon invites us to see hardship through a new lens: as part of a greater story God is telling through His people. Whether you're walking through challenge or choosing to step out in faith, this message offers perspective, hope, and a sense of purpose that goes far beyond your present moment.

If you lived your entire life waiting for something to happen and it never did…couldn't that feel like a major disappointment? If you spent your entire life working toward some kind of goal and you never achieved it…couldn't that feel like you didn't fulfill your potential? If you spent your entire life praying for something and God never provided it…couldn't' that feel like He didn't come through...like your prayers didn't work? What if our success shouldn't be measured by the results in our lifetime…but rather by our participation in God's timeline? The truth is, we are not the beginning of our story! We are not the end of our story! Our story is not the Big Story! Our stories are all small parts of God's Eternal Story! One of the counter-cultural and counter-intuitive truths Jesus taught is that if we're willing to NOT make ourselves the center of our lives, then our lives actually WILL take on greater meaning and significance! Luke 9:24–25 "For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits his soul?" Is your life one of significance, belonging, purpose and meaning? In Christ it can be!

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This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body, refocus your mind, and to re-imagine and re-narrate your life to a truer reality. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Psalm 73:21-24 NIV 21 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, 22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. 23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” Philippians 3:20-21 NIV “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located. 

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body, refocus your mind, and to re-imagine and re-narrate your life to a truer reality. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Psalm 73:21-24 NIV 21 When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, 22 I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. 23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” Philippians 3:20-21 NIV “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located. 

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This week, the big story is a sit down with Chris and Mendi Tackett from See It. Name It. Fight It. Chris was a former school board trustee and an influential voice on CNN's Deep in the Pockets of Texas. He shares his expansive research and foresight since the show and his upcoming workshop for those interested in running for their community's school board. Mendi's experience is following the nuances around Christian nationalism in Texas and how we have to hold Republicans even more accountable beyond vouchers! This is a dynamic duo, which is why we have such a long show for you this week! For those newbies to the 817 Pod, we are a weekly show that does three short stories and one big story every week. The show ends with wins and losses from Ann and EJ! We look forward to seeing you back next Monday. If you want to join us in person and hang out with like-minded progressives, come to our 817 Gather. Can't make it in person? Join our Discord CommunitySHORT STORY #1: Who is running in Fort Worth?- Fort Worth council member Jared Williams rescinds reelection bid, leaving District 6 openSHORT STORY #2: Trump's ICE in Schools impact local students and causes walk outs- Fort Worth ISD investigates post inviting ICE agents to high school to arrest students- Hundreds rally across D-FW to show support for immigrants, protest ICE raids- High school students walk out of North Texas schools protesting immigration crackdown- The Strange Triumph of a Broken AmericaSHORT STORY #3: Keller ISD Deserves a Vote- Keller school board names interim leader, delays vote on superintendent's resignation- Study shows revenue projections for Keller ISD split; audit finds problems with budget- ‘Let these people vote.' Tarrant County commissioner speaks out on Keller ISD split- ‘Return power to taxpayers': A new Texas law would require an election to split Keller ISDWINS AND LOSSESAnn:

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The Star Tribune has launched a new podcast called "Ghost of a Chance" that tells the story of a black couple named Harry and Clementine Robinson who lived in South Minneapolis in the early twentieth century. The house that they occupied now belongs to Eric Roper, who happens to be the editor of the paper's regular history feature, "Curious Minnesota." Roper purchased the home in March of 2020 and used the extra time he had during the pandemic to research its former occupants. That took him deeply into the family histories of the couple, and he travelled all over the country to follow leads. Eventually, the paper decided to make the story into a narrative podcast, and he teamed with audio producer Melissa Townshend to make that happen. Along the way they spoke with historians, authors, psychologists, and excerpted oral histories to bring all that history to life. Roper and Townsend discuss the podcast with Jazz88's Peter Solomon. (Pictured: Eric Roper shows an abstract title of his house in Minneapolis on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The Robinsons were the second owners of the house in 1917. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Star Tribune has launched a new podcast called "Ghost of a Chance" that tells the story of a black couple named Harry and Clementine Robinson who lived in South Minneapolis in the early twentieth century. The house that they occupied now belongs to Eric Roper, who happens to be the editor of the paper's regular history feature, "Curious Minnesota." Roper purchased the home in March of 2020 and used the extra time he had during the pandemic to research its former occupants. That took him deeply into the family histories of the couple, and he travelled all over the country to follow leads. Eventually, the paper decided to make the story into a narrative podcast, and he teamed with audio producer Melissa Townshend to make that happen. Along the way they spoke with historians, authors, psychologists, and excerpted oral histories to bring all that history to life. Roper and Townsend discuss the podcast with Jazz88's Peter Solomon. (Pictured: Eric Roper shows an abstract title of his house in Minneapolis on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The Robinsons were the second owners of the house in 1917. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Hugh Halter joins us to tell his story and how suffering, sacrificial living and following the daily bread crumbs of God leads us into God's bigger story. 

Christmas is more than a festive season—it's a chapter in the grand story of God's Kingdom. In this episode, we explore how Christmas fits into the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan and the awe-inspiring wonder that comes when we seek His Kingdom first. Join us as we uncover the deeper meaning behind the celebration and reflect on the astonishing truth of God's love and purpose for us.

This week Steve taught out of Mark chapters 15 and 16, and the bigger Kingdom of God story that Christmas is part of and the “astonishment” that comes when we seek it first. 

This week Steve taught out of Mark chapters 15 and 16, and the bigger Kingdom of God story that Christmas is part of and the “astonishment” that comes when we seek it first. 

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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.This first installment of Holiday Homemaking 2024 is a little different than past episodes. The first half of the episode is a mini deep dive on Advent with wife, mom, homemaker and author, Donna Amidon. She shares how her family practice of decorating a Jesse Tree throughout Advent transformed their celebration of Christmas and led to her new book, Tracing His Promise.Then we jump into familiar Holiday Homemaking territory with Amanda Faucett's and Holly Tompkins' holiday stories of home, some holiday poetry and some tips from me on coordinating family or group gift giving. EPISODE NOTES & LINKSConnect with Donna AmidonWebsite | InstagramAdvent Book:Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for UsE. E. Cummings, "[little tree]" from Tulips & Chimneys. Copyright © 1923 by E. E. Cummings. Public Domain.Gift AppsElfsterGifsterGoWishSanta Surveys on EtsyHOMEMAKING RESOURCESFree Weekly Newsletter, Homemaker Happy MailPrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumNewsletter ArchiveJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideAudio Newsletter available to Titus 2 Woman monthly supportersSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact  | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook  |  Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportSupport the show

Grasping tightly to hope, humility, and devotion to Jesus, the follower moves courageously into relationships with all people for Christ's sake.

There are some who come across as “above it all” and believe pursuing change is futile. They rarely have anything positive to add to the conversation and exist with an “I told you so” mentality.

As we close out our series "A Bigger Story" on the book of Ephesians, we look this week at the importance of our Christian walk. We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

This may be the most common mindset in America. This lack of hope results in a general malaise. Many feel unrepresented and without a voice.

In this week's sermon, we take a break from our series "A Bigger Story" as we celebrate our pastor, John Crowder's 30th anniversary with FBC West. We look at Philippians 1:3-7 to see the Apostle Paul's love for the church at Philippi. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

There is an old saying, ‘the squeaky wheel gets the grease.' That means the one who makes the most noise gets the attention. There are some who take this to another level, because the need to win often interferes with reason and wisdom.

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if many Americans know about the number of criminal illegal aliens currently in the U.S. (00:40). CBS News correspondent Robert Berger joined us live from Jerusalem to chat about the current tense situation in the Middle East (06:27). Yankee Institute Director of Policy & Research David Flemming broke down a new study on the current "fiscal guardrails" being adhered to by the General Assembly (11:36). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill talked about a developing problem with Connecticut's marijuana marketplace (19:38) Image Credit: REUTERS

The place to start shifting our focus to the bigger picture is to evaluate where we each are with our attitude and perspective related to the current state of our culture. We can choose to hold tightly to hope and humility.

Summary In this conversation, Chris McAlilly shares his personal journey and the importance of understanding the end of our stories to fuel our faith. He emphasizes the role of hope in navigating life's challenges and the collective responsibility of communities to bring healing and renewal. Through the lens of scripture, particularly Revelation, he illustrates a vision of a hopeful future where God makes all things new. The discussion culminates in the significance of the sacrament of Holy Communion as a reminder of God's grace and presence in our lives. Takeaways Understanding the end of our story fuels our faith. Hope is essential for navigating life's challenges. The vision of Revelation offers a hopeful future. Community plays a crucial role in healing and renewal. The story of creation is foundational to our faith. Redemption through Jesus is a key part of the narrative. We are invited into God's larger story of renewal. Hope is a choice we can make every day. The sacrament of Holy Communion symbolizes God's grace. The final word in our stories is one of light and hope. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 05:20 The Importance of Knowing the Story's End 12:23 The Vision of Revelation and Hope 20:14 Understanding the Bigger Story of Faith 25:29 The Role of Community in Fostering Hope 31:12 Historical Example of Hope in Action 39:25 The Sacrament of Communion and Final Thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/southernmisswesley/support

“I think games are excellent at building intuition for complex systems, and if you're trying to think through the future, trying to get a grasp of the system dynamics and second order effects and points of leverage are all super helpful.”--Randy LubinIn this episode of How To Write the Future podcast, host Beth Barany interviews game designer and entrepreneur, Randy Lubin. They discuss how games can be used as powerful tools for shaping the future and how world building games help you write stories.ABOUT RANDY LUBINRandy Lubin is a game designer and entrepreneur. He makes foresight games that help organizations explore the future via his studio Leveraged Play. He also makes lighter consumer storytelling games through Diegetic Games.Website: https://randylubin.com/X: https://twitter.com/randylubinLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randylubin/Foresight games studio: https://leveragedplay.com/ Consumer storytelling games: https://diegeticgames.com/ Blog post on integrating foresight games into creative writing:https://blog.randylubin.com/foresight-workshop-games-creative-writingRESOURCESRandy Lubin's game: Premise: Setting, Character, Plot: https://randylubin.itch.io/premise-setting-character-plotDialect by Thorny Games: https://thornygames.com/pages/dialectYou're Gonna Need a Bigger Story: https://www.superstory.works/ourbooksSchool of International Futures (SOIF): https://soif.org.uk/retreat/soif-summer-foresight-retreat/Association of Professional Futurists latest COMPASS magazine: https://www.apf.org/apf-resources/compassGet your free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, A short film (We're in post-production and fundraising!) https://author.bethbarany.com/henrietta-short-film/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranyCO-PRODUCTION AN SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2024 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3jMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

As we continue our sermon series "A Bigger Story," we look at the explanation of the Gospel in Ephesians 2:1-10, God's grace, how it unites us to Him, and how it unites us to one another. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

This time in our country is like no other. Emotions are high, spirits are low, and many of us have experienced strained relationships. As followers of Jesus, we have both challenges and opportunities. Our goal in this series is to remember to look at the bigger picture, not just our immediate circumstances.

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In this week's sermon we start a new series called "A Bigger Story," looking at God's story of grace and redemption throughout the book of Ephesians. In this week's sermon, we look at how life is a story and how God writes it. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information about our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

James Palmer talks about the feeling on the Browns entering this season, what he's been told about Deshaun Watson's comfortability with this offense, the outlook for the rest of this offense and more.

Guest: Donna AmidonMinistry: Back to the BiblePosition: Spiritual Fitness CoachBook: Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for UsWebsite: donnaamidon.org, backtothebible.org

Guest: Donna AmidonMinistry: Back to the BiblePosition: Spiritual Fitness CoachBook: Tracing His Promise: Understanding the Bigger Story of Jesus and What That Means for UsWebsite: donnaamidon.org, backtothebible.org

What we missed over Fourth of July. Is Omarion Robinson or Lamont Rogers the bigger story?

Do you ever find it hard to trust that God will fix our broken world? Do you ever lose hope in a better future? How can we trust that God is just in a world full of injustice?In today's episode, Jensen shares how Psalm 79 reminds us of the bigger story our lives are in; a story where God will right every wrong. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we're tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Psalm 79

The impossible beauty standards set by the Kardashian-Jenner Klan has finally caught up with the youngest sibling.Who's really to blame for Kylie Jenner's latest television breakdown?Plus, don't worry it's not 2003, but one of our favourite teen films of that time is getting a freaky sequel. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, and we'll come back to you ASAP! GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening. Email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling to understand the Bible? Do you ever find it confusing, outdated, or irrelevant? Have you ever wondered how to read the Bible in a way that reveals its deeper meaning and bigger story?Maybe you've tried but just can't seem to get it. Perhaps you got confused, bored, and gave up. Many people admit they are too busy or distracted. But, maybe you want to understand and just don't know where to start! This series is for you!We are kicking off our very special series Between The Lines. Together, let's discover ways to understand the bigger story, the deeper meaning, and the closer relationship the Bible invites us into. Join us as we learn to read between the lines.✅ Check in to let us support you in your journey. If you're new here, you'll receive a free digital gift card! https://echo.church/checkin

Ephesians 1:3-14 Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus opens with an epic prayer. It's a prayer that celebrates the bigger story within which every one of our stories is a part of. We come to find that this story is not so much about what we have to do to get into God's good graces, and more about what God has done to welcome us into His blessing.

This week, we'll hear a poem from Paul about the grand story of redemption and how God calls each of us to be a part of it. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

There's a bigger story behind Google's AI than you may realize. Watch this show to learn more...About Shannon Edwards:For nearly 20 years Shannon worked for startups in Silicon Valley and Europe, first in marketing and communications, and later in general management, including at Netflix, LinkedIn, eBay, luxury resale marketplace Vestiaire Collective, and shopping search engine ShopStyle. As CEO of Styloko, in 2016 she oversaw the development of a shopping app that used computer vision and machine learning to suggest similar items of clothing to consumers. With her experience in data-rich shopping marketplaces and advertising platforms, Shannon became a frequent global media contributor covering data trends in the online shopping space. With her mantra of “there is no AI without all of us” Shannon is calling for a reset in how freely and absentmindedly we give of our information without consideration for the exchange we are making with the companies now building AI. Shannon has a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor's degree from Cornell University. She lives in New York City with her husband and two teenage daughters.SUPPORT THIS CHANNELIf you appreciate this type of programming, please consider supporting my work:Join The Reason We Learn Community @WOKESCREEN : https://wokescreen.com/thereasonwelearn/Join The Reason We Parent - Parent Support Group: https://wokescreen.com/the-reason-we-...Hire me for consulting, tutoring and public speaking: https://thereasonwelearn.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trwlPayPal: paypal.me/deborahfillmanPurchase TRWL Merch: https://store.wokescreen.com/the-reas...Purchase books from Heroes of Liberty with my referral link and get 10% off!https://heroesofliberty.com/?ref=Zqpq...#google #AI #Gemini #datamining #dataprivacy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/debf/support Get full access to The Reason We Learn at thereasonwelearn.substack.com/subscribe

☞ ABOUT THIS MESSAGE As we begin to take a close look our origin story, Jim takes us through the fact that all of us have been, and always will be, a part of the bigger and better story that God has planned.   ☞ NEXT STEPS Are you wondering what's next on your journey? We want to help! https://summitchurch.online/nextsteps   ☞ ABOUT SUMMIT CHURCH Our desire as a church is to REACH the heart of every person, RAISE up communities of faith, and RELEASE everyone to fulfill their purpose in Christ. No matter where you're at in your life's journey, we're here to help! Find out more about our community at https://summitchurch.online   ☞ CONNECT WITH US We'd love to partner with you on your journey whether it's through prayer or simply answering your questions. https://summitchurch.online/connectcard   ☞ FIND US ON SOCIAL https://www.instagram.com/summitchurch.online https://www.facebook.com/summitchurch.online

Have you ever read Jesus' genealogy? It's in the Word of God, Matthew chapter 1. The author traces Jesus' ancestors all the way back to Abraham. And there's something very unusual about this list—there are several women included! And many of them of unsavory and humble background. The author departed from the usual way of tracing lineage (through men, at the time) and included these women for a purpose. It demonstrates to us that, no matter who you are, and no matter what your circumstances, God will use your life to enact His plan for the world. Your life matters to God. Every bit of it. And when you give your life to Him, it becomes woven to this bigger story of His redemption. Will you surrender to His plan and His purposes, and let Him—the author of all life—be the One to write your story? Remember, there is always hope with God. Bible Reference: Matthew 1:1-16 radio.hopewithgod.com

In the Pick 6 segment, Mike Mulligan, David Haugh and executive producer Dustin Rhoades debated whether the NFL Draft or an ambitious stadium proposal is a bigger story for the Bears. They also discussed the other biggest sports stories of the day.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can stop, break through all the distractions, and bodily experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. James 1:16-18 NIV “Don't be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.” John 1:12-13 NIV “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.” Ephesians 1:13-14 NIV “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession.” Psalm 23:6 NIV “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.