Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Wilkinson

This Prayer of Jabez is little known outside of Bruce Wilkinson's book's namesake. However, this is not a charismatic calling card to prosperity. The prayer of Jabez is found in a much deeper context of living righteously and living for God. Let's explore this prayer in more detail!

NOEL THOMAS is co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, a data company focused on anti-trafficking. His faith and conviction opened his heart for the oppressed and marginalized. Noel has been dedicated to researching, educating on, coordinating, and managing the development of counter-trafficking solutions. He addressed the United Nations on human trafficking and sextortion. He lives on Florida's Atlantic Coast. Rob Suggs is a virtuoso of the written word through his versatility, experience, and relentless creativity. His clients have included New York Times best-selling authors such as Kyle Idleman, Lee Strobel, Mark Batterson, David Jeremiah, Bruce Wilkinson, and many others. He has written or collaborated on more than sixty books. In this promising true crime story of big tech combatting human trade by Noel Thomas and Rob Suggs, Dark Traffic ushers the public into the next phase of anti-trafficking efforts to stop what has evolved into a 150 billion dollar industry involving a complex network of organized crime trafficking sex, labor, and human organs. It has become an all too prevalent and pervasive presence with a world wide grip reaching out to seize the vulnerable, powerless, and marginalized through the Internet and the dark web. Not your average book on trafficking—this is an exclusive look at the side of human trafficking you've never known, and how technology is being used to fight the war. Because the game has changed, and we must change with it. As co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, author Noel Thomas has led United States law enforcement and the judicial system onto the new battleground, where high-tech data analysis is changing how criminals are caught and prosecuted. Offering an insider's view on the battle, Dark Traffic is Noel Thomas's plea to a public primarily unaware of the destruction and close proximity of trafficking, seeking to pull back the curtain of what's happening in our own backyards and ignite a righteous anger that calls readers to step up, learn more, and do more. “This book was written to bridge the information gap,” Thomas writes, “and, consequently, the outage gap. Lives are destroyed in large numbers, and we need to raise an army of awareness and determination to fight this enemy who is thriving in the shadows of our culture.” More than just a report from the battlefield, Dark Traffic is an urgent call for more people to join in the fight.Find out more about Dark Watch - https://darkwatch.io/Dark Traffic can be purchased wherever you find get books.

In this enlightening episode of the Prosperity Podcast, host Kim explores the power of saying “no” to financial demands from family. Discover how to tackle tricky money conversations without guilt or pressure. With insights from Randy Gage's Twitter thread, listeners learn to identify manipulators and assist those genuinely struggling. Plus, the episode emphasizes the importance of an Emergency Opportunity Fund. If mastering finances and gaining peace of mind pique your interest, this is a must-listen! Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, that as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers' thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.   Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ http://prosperityparents.com/ https://prosperitythinkers.com/action/ https://www.youtube.com/@KimDHButler https://x.com/Randy_Gage/status/1881357096161267892     Show Notes The challenge of saying “no” about finances. Kim's parenting story: “Not Robby's” method. Financial education gap for 40 to 60-year-olds. Identifying “professional victims.” “No amount of money will fix their situation.” Manipulators: “Endless emergencies” tactic. The importance of an emergency opportunity fund. Defining your family's emergency fund number. Genuinely struggling people's situations. Bruce Wilkinson's “God pocket” concept. The principle of moving money for prosperity. Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead!  Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes RSS

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

Did you know that one of the topics Jesus spoke about most in the Bible was money? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Bruce Wilkinson to the program to discuss his book entitled, The God Pocket. Luke 21:3-4 says, Truly I tell you,' He said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.' To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

Did you know that one of the topics Jesus spoke about most in the Bible was money? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Bruce Wilkinson to the program to discuss his book entitled, The God Pocket. Luke 21:3-4 says, Truly I tell you,' He said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.' To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

In our world today, men are struggling in marriage, purity and depression. God has called you to be man of the Word. Not just to “attend” church, but to read, prayer, study, and live it out for your family.

In our world today, men are struggling in marriage, purity and depression. God has called you to be man of the Word. Not just to “attend” church, but to read, prayer, study, and live it out for your family.

In challenging times, renew your vision by reaffirming your commitment and creating fresh, effective strategies. Stay grounded with gratitude to the Creator, fueling resilience and purpose. Finally, use your momentum to accelerate success. Challenges are opportunities, calling us to grow and achieve more. (Inspired by Dr. Bruce Wilkinson.)Get the Smart Edit newsletter from Jesus Smart!See the show notes page at JesusSmart.com/324

Andrew Windham shares insights into the financial pitfalls that many entrepreneurs unknowingly fall into, and how misguided confidence can lead to costly mistakes. Andrew challenges all you business owners out there to rethink your approach to wealth management by shifting the focus from revenue to profit and taking control of your financial decisions. He talks about how a comprehensive, values-driven strategy can protect and grow wealth, pointing out the importance of proactive planning and expert collaboration. Tune in to hear Andrew give his perspective on building a lasting legacy while avoiding common financial traps! Chapters 00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Andrew's Philosophy on Life and Wealth 00:00:55 - Meet Andrew Windham: The Financial Strategist You Need 00:04:10 - The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How It's Hurting Your Business 00:07:40 - Wealth Management Simplified: Making It Work for You 00:09:40 - Cutting Through the Noise: Simplifying Major Financial Decisions 00:13:25 - The Concierge Approach: Handling Your Financial Decisions with Ease 00:17:10 - Business Credit: The Hidden Risks of Personal Guarantees 00:22:05 - Tax Strategies 101: Setting Up the Right Business Entities 00:26:30 - Revenue vs. Profit: Why Most Entrepreneurs Get It Wrong 00:27:50 - Paying the Dumb Tax: Learning from Financial Missteps 00:28:20 - Integrity Check: Are You Shortchanging Your Family? 00:30:55 - Estate Planning: Protecting What Matters Most 00:32:25 - Crafting a Financial Strategy That Aligns with Your Values 00:34:15 - Juggling Act: Family, Business, and the Financial Balance 00:37:05 - Financial Integrity: The Foundation of Sustainable Success 00:43:50 - Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs 00:47:05 - Defining Success: What It Means to Be Better Than Rich 00:48:30 - Final Takeaways and How to Connect with Andrew Connect with Andrew Windham here: Andrew on LinkedIn College Planning Institute Educated Freedom Podcast Book Recommendations The Bible The Road to Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz You Were Born for This by Bruce Wilkinson and David Kopp Connect with The Better Than Rich: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Delegation Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Better Than Rich ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BTR Mini-Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Upcoming Message Series - "Holy Spirit"8/4: The Fruits of the Spirit 8/11: The Gifts of the Spirit8/18: The Work of the SpiritRecommended Books About the Holy Spirit:“Goodbye Chicken, Hello Dove” by Tim Enloe“The Holy Spirit is Not a Bird” by Ty Buckingham“Forgotten God” by Francis Chan"Power for Life" by Jeff Leake"Secrets of the Vine" by Bruce Wilkinson

Final Women's Gathering of 2024. Denise Buck finishes off our series in the I AM statements of Christ with I AM the True Vine.Book Resources from Denise: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller https://a.co/d/07hTl0cm Not Good if Detached by Corrie Ten Boom https://a.co/d/0enHkROv Chasing Vines by Beth Moore https://a.co/d/0fJiHVw8 Secrets of The Vine by Bruce Wilkinson https://a.co/d/08OPyxp2

1 Kronieke 16:11,12 Soek hulp en beskerming by die Here, soek gedurig sy teenwoordigheid. Julle moet dink aan die magtige dade wat Hy gedoen het, aan sy wonders, aan die reddingsdade op sy bevel, Wanneer ons net mooi genoeg gehad het, wil ons moed verloor. Die tydstip wanneer ons krag faal; ons oë dof word; ons hande swak word en ons entoesiasme om dít te doen waarvoor God ons geroep het, in die niet verdwyn, dan is ons keelvol en wil ons tou opgooi. Ek is redelik seker dat ons almal al sulke tye in ons lewens beleef het. Eens op 'n tyd het ons soveel entoesiasme gehad vir die lewe wat ons geleef het ... maar nou is daardie vonk net nie meer daar nie. Wat het verkeerd geloop?Dit is asof ons 'n kruispad bereik het - ons hou óf aan, gebruik die bietjie energie wat ons oor het, óf ons gooi die handdoek in en gaan huis toe. Ons kan een van drie gevolgtrekkings maak: Eerstens kan ons besluit: Alles hang van my af, ek moet aanhou. Of tweedens, kan jy soos Bruce Wilkinson in sy boek, “The Prayer of Jabez,” skryf … ek het te ver gegaan; ek het op die verkeerde plek beland. En aangesien ek reeds al die hulpbronne uitgeput het, moet ek vinnig daar padgee!Maar ek wil jou vertel dat daar 'n derde alternatief is, 'n baie beter alternatief.1 Kronieke 16:11,12 Soek hulp en beskerming by die Here, soek gedurig sy teenwoordigheid. Julle moet dink aan die magtige dade wat Hy gedoen het, aan sy wonders, aan die reddingsdade op sy bevel,Ek en jy moet besef dat ons op ons eie nooit kan bereik wat die Here, as Hy in ons leef, déúr ons kan bereik nie. Maar weet jy, dit is sy krag wat ons bemagtig en my vriend, jy was nooit veronderstel om dit alleen te doen nie.Soek hulp en beskerming by die Here, soek gedurig sy teenwoordigheid.Dit is God se Woord. Vars … vir jou … vandag. Support the Show.Enjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY

On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his enlightening discussion with Dr. Bruce Wilkinson as he shares stories and lessons on stewardship from his book, The God Pocket. Proverbs 19:17 says, Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Did you know that one of the topics Jesus spoke about most in the Bible was money? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Dr. Bruce Wilkinson to the program to discuss his book entitled, The God Pocket. Luke 21:3-4 says, Truly I tell you,' He said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.' To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In this passionate discussion, Tiffany's sister Kami motivates all of us to become ‘warriors', engaged in the battle for knowledge, truth, and a better future. She draws from historical and fictional narratives to illustrate the importance of fortitude and vision. She focuses on the principles of monism, dualism, and polyism as belief systems framing our understanding of the universe and our place in it. She also breaks down the five levels of self-unity and talks about her personal experiences with motherhood, mentorship, and leadership. An emphasis is put on the need for a sense of purpose, resilience, and the courage to take action. Kami challenges listeners to find their own battles to fight, understand the influence of their ego, and uncover God's purpose and calling for their lives. LINKS: No One Can Take Your Place by Sheri Dew The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson

Psalm 28:1,2 Ek roep na U, Here, my Rots, moet tog nie doof wees vir my nie. As U bly swyg, sal ek wees soos 'n sterwende. Hoor my smeekstem as ek na U roep om hulp, as ek my hande in gebed uitsteek na die allerheiligste deel van u tempel. Wanneer God ons roep om iets vir Hom te doen, is daar 'n deeltjie van ons wat nog in ons gemaksone wil bly. Daar is 'n traagheid, 'n weerstand, 'n vrees vir wat dit ons kan kos.As jy in Jesus glo, is daar iets ernstig met jou verkeerd as jy nie al party dae so ‘n bietjie bang of traag, of selfs weerstandig gevoel het, om dít te doen waarvoor Jesus jou roep nie. Hy is nie op soek na trae, onwillige gelowiges nie, maar na dissipels wat bereid is om hul kruis op te neem om Hom te volg waar Hy ook al lei; en om ernstig betrokke te wees by sy taak om 'n verlore en seer wêreld lief te hê en te red.Jesus was ‘n afstammeling van Koning Dawid. Dawid se pad na die troon van Israel was gekenmerk deur talle benarde situasies. Daar was verskeie aanslae op sy lewe, maar hy het toegewyd en in diepe afhanklikheid God se roeping gehoorsaam. In een van daardie vreesaanjaende situasies het Dawid tot God geroep:Psalm 28:1,2 Ek roep na U, Here, my Rots, moet tog nie doof wees vir my nie. As U bly swyg, sal ek wees soos 'n sterwende. Hoor my smeekstem as ek na U roep om hulp, as ek my hande in gebed uitsteek na die allerheiligste deel van u tempel.Bruce Wilkinson skryf in sy boek "Jabes se Gebed," Jy sal byna altyd vrees ervaar wanneer jy ‘n nuwe grondgebied vir God begin inneem, maar jy sal ook die geweldige opwinding ervaar omdat jy nooit alleen is nie.En wat 'n geweldige opwindende vooruitsig is dit nie. Moet dus nie toelaat dat vrees jou keer nie. Volg Jesus waar Hy ook al lei, want dit maak nie saak hoe skrikwekkend dit raak nie, Hy sal jou hoor wanneer jy roep. Hy sal aan jou genade bewys.Dit is God se Woord. Vars … vir jou … vandag.Support the showEnjoying The Content?For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can enable Christianityworks to reach 10,000+ people with a message about the love of Jesus!DONATE R50 MONTHLY

Vanessa's interview with Dr. Barbara L. Peacock is quite simply a delight. Even as they discuss the most difficult issues facing Christians today, Barbara brings us back to Jesus and joy. You will be challenged and encouraged in equal measure.Dr. Barbara L. Peacock is the award-winning author of Soul Care in African American Practice. She received the Award of Merit from Christianity Today, and the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Award (MIDWC) announced Soul Care in African American Practice as the book of the year in 2021. In addition, she received an award from Christianity for Biblical Equity (Mutuality) and is a finalist with the Museum of African American History Museum (Boston) and with Black Authors Matter.Dr. Peacock is founder of Peacock Soul Care (PSC). PSC is an institution that offers a certificate of completion in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation for persons seeking the deeper journey with God. PSC is an inclusive Christocentric institute and is the first African American institute that offers these two certificates. PSC also offers special Soul Care Leadership classes for persons that would like to take semester classes.Dr. Peacock received her Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC; her master's degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Her dissertation emphasis was Spiritual Direction for Ministry Leaders.She is a passionate spiritual director, preacher, teacher, and intercessor. She serves as a spiritual leader for individuals and groups, desiring them to experience a deeper relationship with God. She is committed to serving with the Charlotte-based True Value of a Woman Ministry, BraveWorks, and for Charlotte Prayer Network. She served as a national speaker with the Exponential Group, a fundraising organization founded by Dr. Bruce Wilkinson.Dr. Peacock enjoys traveling, writing, and exercising. She is married to Gilbert and they are the owners of Freedom Financial Advantage. The Peacock's have one daughter, Vernee. She is married to Michael. They and the Peacock's grandchildren, Eden and Eliah, reside in Milton, MA.» Subscribe to PEACE TALKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-talks/id1590168616About the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace:Justice and peace come from the inside out—from the overflow of a transformed heart. This belief led our founder, Bishop Todd Hunter, to start the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace in 2021. The Center brings together a diverse, interdenominational community of people who want to be formed in love to heal a broken world. Because “religion” is often part of the problem, we've created a brave, Jesus-centered space for dialogue, questioning, creating, and exploration. PEACE TALKS introduces you to women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.*Connect with The Center Online!*Visit The Center's Website: https://centerfjp.orgFollow The Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerfjpFollow The Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CenterFjpFollow The Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerfjp/Support the show

Prayer Worth Praying   Phil 4:6-7   1 Chronicles 4:9-10    1) Your history does not define your destiny   2) God is the one who re-writes history     a) Bless Me - Indeed   Pr 10:22   “Personal change begins when you cry out to God for WHAT HE WANTS FOR YOU, with hands open and heart expectant” Bruce Wilkinson     b) Enlarge My Territory    Ps 16:5-6   Reasons/Excuses for not asking for more   1) Shy - Heb 13:6   2) Ungifted - Rom 12:5-6   3) Afraid to fail - Ps 18:31-33   4) Reluctant to surrender control - Rom 12:1   5) Overextended - Phil 4:9     c) Let Your Hand be Upon Me   Acts 11:21   Ex 33:14-15   1Peter 5:6-7   d) Keep Me From Evil   James 4:6-7   

Como Viendo al Invisible Palabra de Dios: “Y a Aquel que es poderoso para hacer todas las cosas mucho más abundantemente de lo que pedimos o entendemos, según el poder que actúa en nosotros, a Él sea gloria en la iglesia en Cristo Jesús por todas las edades, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.” Efesios 3:20-22 Perlas: Hemos hablado estos días de algunas de las características de los sueños de Dios: *Son más grandes que nosotros.*Siempre tienen que ver con otros. *Jamás se ven frustrados.*Son como anhelos que se niegan a desaparecer. Persisten en el tiempo. *Siempre suenan como inalcanzables o imposibles, tanto, que resulta abrumador escucharlos. Y así tiene que ser porque siempre tienen que ser cosas que nosotros jamás pudiéramos alcanzar por nosotros mismos; esa es precisamente Su gloria manifestada, que nosotros y los que nos rodean tengamos que reconocer que solo Él puedo hacerlo. Él es Aquel único todopoderoso y más que suficiente para hacer todas las cosas mucho más abundantemente de lo que nosotros alcanzamos a pedir o entender.  A veces tenemos claro el sueño de Dios, pero las cosas no pasan, el tiempo transcurre y comenzamos a desesperarnos. Sin embargo, el sueño no desaparece. Esto es típico de un sueño cuando viene del corazón de Dios. Pero Él mismo conoce todo lo que tiene que hacer dentro de nuestro corazón antes del cumplimiento del sueño, por esta razón los años y la espera son parte del camino, del plan y del propósito. Recordemos que “los que esperan a Jehová tendrán nuevas fuerzas; levantarán alas como las águilas; correrán, y no se cansarán; caminarán, y no se fatigarán.” (Isaías  40:31). Oración: Señor, gracias porque estás revelándome todo lo que has soñado para mí. Mi deseo es seguir aprendiendo a deleitarme en Ti, anhelar lo que Tú anhelas, ser preparado por Ti para ver Tus sueños cumplidos en mi vida y que Tu nombre sea glorificado. Reto del día: ¿Ya comenzaste a leer el Dador de Sueños (de Bruce Wilkinson)? Tenemos que aprender a hacer cosas difíciles. Si queremos que en nuestra vida ocurran cosas que nunca han pasado, tenemos que lanzarnos a hacer cosas que nunca hemos hecho. ¿Qué tanto te pareces a “Ordinario”? ¿Qué tanto se parece tu vida hoy a “Familiar”? Escribe todo lo que el Señor te está revelando y comienza a tomar decisiones con Él. Si no escribes y no tomas acción, pronto todo quedará en el olvido y estarás perdiendo tu tiempo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canaan-usa-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canaan-usa-podcast/support

Como Viendo al Invisible Palabra de Dios: “Por la fe Moisés, cuando nació, fue escondido por sus padres por tres meses, porque le vieron niño hermoso, y no temieron el decreto del rey. Por la fe Moisés, hecho ya grande, rehusó llamarse hijo de la hija de Faraón, escogiendo antes ser maltratado con el pueblo de Dios, que gozar de los deleites temporales del pecado, teniendo por mayores riquezas el vituperio de Cristo que los tesoros de los egipcios; porque tenía puesta la mirada en el galardón. Por la fe dejó a Egipto, no temiendo la ira del rey; porque se sostuvo como viendo al Invisible.” Hebreos 11: 23-27 Perlas: Esta es la perla que quiero resaltar: “se sostuvo como viendo al Invisible”. La única manera en que Moisés pudo hacer todo lo que hizo, fue manteniendo puesta su mirada en el Señor y en el galardón. Esto fue lo que lo sostuvo, caminar hacia adelante como viendo al Invisible. Ese enfoque le dio la capacidad incluso de ser libre del temor a la ira del rey de Egipto, libre del temor a los enemigos, libre para obedecer y cumplir la misión que le fue entregada, libre para alcanzar los sueños que Dios tenía para él. Muy seguramente Dios ha plantado un sueño o sueños en tu corazón. Solo existe una manera de caminar hacia ese sueño es “caminar como viendo al Invisible”, solo así se abrirán las puertas hacia una vida de sueños alcanzados, promesas cumplidas y tierras conquistadas. Y todo esto será para Dios, para Su gloria, para bendición nuestra y de muchos otros fuera de nosotros, porque son Sus sueños, y los sueños de Dios son más grandes que nosotros, y van más allá de nosotros. ¿Cómo podemos caminar como viendo al Invisible? Tendremos que aprender algo que se llama PERSEVERANCIA. Tendremos que seguir caminando con nuestros ojos puestos en el Señor y en el galardón (como Moisés) a pesar del temor y de todas la inseguridades. Perseverar a pesar del temor, significa que sigamos caminando, aunque tengamos temor, y no permitirle al temor que nos paralice. Hay un libro de Joyce Meyer llamado “Do It Afraid!” (Hazlo aunque tengas tengas temor) que nos recuerda que lo importante es no detenerse, ni desviarse, ni mucho menos volver atrás. Seguir caminando como viendo al Invisible es seguir creyendo esperanza contra esperanza, es continuar a pesar de las dificultades, los golpes, los obstáculos, las dudas, lo que los demás piensen, el rechazo, o la larga espera…Seguir creyendo y seguir caminando hasta ver todas las promesas y sueños de Dios cumplidos. Oración: Padre, enséñame a caminar como viendo al Invisible, como viéndote a Ti mientras guías cada uno de mis pasos. Dame todo lo que necesito para poder perseverar y avanzar en el camino hacia el cumplimiento de Tu sueño para mí. Reto del día: Uno de los libros más hermosos que he leído se llama “El Dador de Sueños” de Bruce Wilkinson. El reto es que consigas este libro y comiences a leerlo. El devocional de esta semana está inspirado en gran parte en lo que aprendí de ese libro.Te garantizo que será usado para impactar e inspirar tu vida, para que avances hacia lo que Dios preparó para ti. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canaan-usa-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canaan-usa-podcast/support

Embracing a big, audacious dream can be daunting but when God has placed it in your heart, the dream itself and walking uncomfortable paths to fulfill it is part of your divine purpose. Inspired by Bruce Wilkinson's book, "The Dream Giver," today Jeanette reflects on her own audacious dream and the power of sharing her story to inspire others and draw them closer to God. Join her in exploring the importance of stepping out in faith, embracing discomfort, and following God's calling. Tune in!In this episode, Jeanette emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance, drawing from Peter's step of faith on the water. Going after a big goal means that you will inevitably stumble along the way, but through faith and obedience you will find joy and fulfillment, even when the path seems uncertain. Remembering that you are glorifying God will make every stage of the process worthwhile. This episode will inspire you to pursue that big, audacious goal, take incremental steps, and experience the transformative power of faith in pursuing your life's mission. Tune in!Verses: Matthew 14:22-33In this episode: The concept of big, audacious dreams as a calling from God.Embracing discomfort and stepping out of your comfort zoneThe importance of obedience and faith in following God's plan.Taking incremental steps and persevering Wanna go deeper? Watch the Free Webinar THE MISSING PIECE HERE: https://unapologeticallyunstoppable.captivate.fm/missingpiece Connect on the grams https://instagram.com/jeanette.petersonFind Your Spiritual Gifts QUIZ https://unapologeticallyunstoppable.captivate.fm/quiz Download your 40 powerful prayers here: https://www.jeanettepeterson.com/prayers

Palabra de Dios: “Y Jabes fue más ilustre que sus hermanos, al cual su madre llamó Jabes, diciendo: por cuanto lo di a luz en dolor.  E invocó Jabes al Dios de Israel diciendo: Oh, si me dieras bendición y ensancharas mi territorio, y si tu mano estuviera conmigo, y me liberaras del mal para que no me dañe.  Y le otorgó Dios lo que pidió.” 1 Crónicas 4:9-10 Perlas: Jabes pidió a Dios que lo liberara del mal para que no pudiera dañarlo. Él estaba pidiendo protección divina y triunfo sobre toda maldad; la maldad contenida en el reino de las tinieblas, la cual está dedicada a intentar destruir los planes de Dios sobre Sus hijos, y esto está ocurriendo todo el tiempo, seamos conscientes o no. La guerra espiritual es real, y al enemigo le encanta que creamos que no es así para que no ofrezcamos ninguna resistencia. Pero cuando un hijo de Dios está alerta y firme en la fe y en la oración, Dios se levanta como Poderoso Gigante y nos dará la victoria que ya Él conquistó para nosotros. Habrá momentos cuando Él irá delante y nos otorgará la valentía sobrenatural para pelear las batallas, pero habrá también otras batallas de las cuales no nos enteraremos y Él derrotará al enemigo. La manera como Jabes oró incluía protección divina de tal manera que ni siquiera las tinieblas ni la maldad de otros pudieran ni tan solo tocarlo. E incluía fortaleza y estrategia de guerra en aquellas batallas en las que sí tendría que participar, que la victoria fuera tan contundente que la maldad de sus enemigos no lograra jamás dañarlo. Oración: Señor, gracias por enseñarme a orar como Jabes oró. Gracias por hacerme entender el poder de la oración y cómo a través de una oración sencilla y eficaz y llena de fe, puedo tocar Tu corazón y desatar todas las bendiciones que están esperando por mí. Padre, bendíceme y bendice mi familia. Ensancha mi territorio y el territorio de cada persona en mi familia. Te pido que Tu mano esté sobre mí y sobre cada uno de ellos, que Tu gracia, Tu favor y Tu gloria sean vistos sobre nuestras vidas. Y te suplico Señor, que nos protejas y nos liberes de todo plan de las tinieblas en contra de nuestras vidas, protegemos y libéranos de la maldad de otros, cúbrenos con Tu sangre preciosa Jesús, que nada ni nadie puede dañarnos. Amén. Reto del día: Quiero retarte a que hagas la oración de Jabes parte de tu vida de oración diaria. Puedes hacerla por ti y por tu esposa/o, por uno a uno de tus hijos, tu empresa, tu iglesia, tu comunidad y tu país. Por último quiero retarte a leer un pequeño libro llamado La Oración de Jabes, por Bruce Wilkinson, de quien aprendí a atesorar la forma en que Jabes oró. El libro está en formato pdf gratuito en internet, igualmente como audiolibro en Youtube.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canaan-usa-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canaan-usa-podcast/support

Today, May 3rd, 2001, is National Day of Prayer. Many a church door will be open for prayer warriors to enter and pray on this special day. Wherever we may be, may we observe this very special day of prayer for our country and the leaders of our nation. Our nation was born in a meeting based on prayer. Many important decisions were only made after careful prayer to God. Unless the people of our nation and its leaders turn to God in prayer, our best plans will fail. Mighty leaders in the past have not hesitated to bow down before God. Our first President, George Washington, was recognized by members in Congress to kneel in prayer. Our forefathers and foremothers are known for being prayer warriors. Many events in history have been altered and changed when people have gone to their knees in believing prayer. In this year of the books, I am reminded of what Dr. Frank Laubach once wrote many years ago in his illuminating book entitled, "Prayer, the Mightiest Force in the World." He stated the following, "We do not persuade God to try harder when we pray. It is our world leaders, our statesman and churchmen, whom we persuade to try harder. When great numbers of us pray for our leaders, a mighty, invisible, spiritual force lifts its minds and eyes towards God. If they listen to our suggestions, we should probably be more or less wrong. But what God tells them when they listen to Him, it is infinitely better for our world leaders to listen to God, than for them to listen to us. Most of us can never enter the White House and offer advice to the President. Probably, he will never have time to read our letters. But we can give him what is far more important than advice. We can give him a life into the presence of God, make him hungry for divine wisdom, which is the grandest thing one man ever does for another." Prayer can change lives and it can change nations and it can change us. Everyone who prays can be a builder of the future. Recently, I read the little book entitled, "The Prayer of Jabez," by Bruce Wilkinson. The book only has 92 pages but contains a very powerful and life changing message and ends with the Jabez prayer. And Jabez called on God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." So God granted him what he requested. Pray for our country and our leaders on this National Day of Prayer! Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. WernerPublished in the Marion Record, May 3rd, 2001.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

The "My Randumbness" podcast is about what I have learned and what I am still learning about this journey that we call life. This week I will talk about not hindering anyone from fulfilling their purpose. Here's some take-aways for the week:Do you have bullies? Are you a bully? People that love you but may be stopping you to follow your God-given dream or purpose They may be afraid because you may make them rethink they life You may make them assess what they need to be doing Book that was mentioned: Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson 

Sunday morning service at Broken Arrow (OK) First Church of the Nazarene, July 9, 1989. This message begins in Ephesians 6, but also references the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles, regarding personal prayer (for ourselves) - about a decade before Bruce Wilkinson's book was published. Pastor Stipp also discusses intercessory prayer for others, and hindrances to prayer.

January 14, 2023: Good morning everyone! I have been blogging about the anticipation and expectation that are part of a life style of "Living On Purpose," and now today, I will talk about the, "Jabez Appointments." The Jabez prayer is a revolutionary request. Just as it is highly unusual to hear anyone pray, "GOD, please help me!" so it is rare to hear anyone plead, "GOD, please give me more ministry!" Most of think our live are too full already. But when, in FAITH, you start to pray for ministry, amazing things occur. As your opportunities expand, your abilities and resources supernaturally increase, too. Right away, you'll sense the pleasure GOD feels in your request and HIS urgency to accomplish great things through you. ~Bruce Wilkinson~ LIVING LARGE FOR GOD: "JABEZ APPOINTMENTS" Everyday, I experience my "Jabez Appointments." It can be from someone telling that, "there's a glow that shows all over you, giving you a raiment word, to just letting you know that GOD is with you to deliver you. I experience great Jabez appointments in my everyday life, but these are just a few of my Jabez appointments that I experience on a daily basis. The above paragraph by Bruce Wilkinson explains the exact jewels that GOD has given me favor with in my everyday life. When you ask GOD "Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that thy would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain," you make sure what you're asking for, because supernatural things will start to happen, and you will be wondering what is the world is going on. Just know that you have activated the Faith for the supernatural to be productive in your life (1chronicles 4:9-10). Sally KochGREAT opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones SURROUNDS US EVERY DAY ( Jabez Appointments). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pihsrow/message

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On today's episode of Revitalized Womanhood, Gina is joined by Shawn Villalovos, successful business owner, father, and husband to Jaime Villalovos, author of the new book Happy and Strong. Shawn goes all in on the life of a successful businessman, but more importantly, husband and hypeman to his all-star wife, Jaime. Gina inquires about everything from his own personal benefits of joining a community, to financial habits and even communication and juggling both a business and romantic partnership with Jaime.    Join the Revitalized Sisterhood    Connect with Gina Trimmer on Instagram    Join the Free Revitalized Womanhood Facebook Community   On this episode:   (1:57) Gina introduces today's guest, Shawn Villalovos, husband of Jaime Villalovos, father, and business owner.    (3:50) Shawn introduces himself, and talks about how he met his wife Jaime.    (7:45) Shawn and Jaime have worked together for 23 years. Shawn describes what it's like to work alongside his wife and not get into conflict.    (10:00) Shawn describes his relationship as a partnership in business without defining roles.    (12:40) Shawn and Jaime very early on got coached on their personalities, similar to FBI profiling.    (15:10) Gina talks about having security in yourself to allow the others around you to be more successful, evident in Jamie and Shawn's relationship.    (17:48) Gina asks Shawn how Order of Man, found here, has impacted his life personally.    (20:00) Shawn describes how The Iron Council brought back his passion and excitement in regards to business.    (22:20) Shawn shares how everybody, both men and women, need a community like The Iron Council or Revitalized Womanhood.    (25:45) Gina talks about “flexing those muscles” in regards to opening your mind up to other ideas and lifestyles.    (28:00) Gina and Shawn describe Shawn as Jaime's hype man, which is a concept that Gina feels that everyone deserves.    (30:45) Shawn expresses his definition of a partnership, and emphasizes mutual support.    (32:40) Shawn encourages growth and change as a vital part of the human experience.    (35:40) Gina asks how communication works between Shawn and his kids, specifically with his daughter Daisy.    (40:30) Gina elaborates on how fast children's brains are growing.   (42:00) Gina shares her envy for couples who begin their relationship by learning and getting coached on each other's personalities very early on, like in the case of Shawn and Jamie.    (45:20) On a quick break, Gina encourages the men listeners to gift the women in their lives a subscription to the Revitalized Sisterhood, found here.    (47:45) Gina and Shawn discuss the perks to being in a community, and the benefits of personal development in general.    (51:16) Shawn recalls when he initially met Gina, and the spark of passion that he witnessed within her before she began Revitalized Womanhood.    (54:30) “Keep going”, and “be open” are Gina's two pieces of advice that she reiterates within her sisterhood.    (56:10) Shawn asks Gina about some surprising impacts that have occurred after starting Revitalized Womanhood and the sisterhood. Gina shares how her passion has ignited in helping other women.    (59:00) Shawn confronts the idea that some men tend to refuse growth in both themselves and their partners, as it can accentuate their inadequacies.    (1:00:50) Shawn describes the historic analogy of competitive pull horses pulling dead weight on the ground, versus two pull horses teaming up and pulling more weight as comparable to couples teaming up and working together.    (1:02:30) Shawn talks about the book The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson.    (1:04:10) Shawn enthuses about the women in his life, including his mom and grandmother as inspiring figures.    (1:08:10) Gina asks Shawn to give holiday shopping advice. Shawn encourages making a list of who and what to buy for.    (1:13:00) Shawn talks about teaching money and personal finance.    (1:17:00) Gina elaborates on time management, bad financial decisions, and bad habits in general.   (1:22:15) Gina expresses her gratitude for both Shawn and Jaime.

Jueves 7 de julio. Lección 2. LOS CRISOLES DE LA MADUREZ. “Y para que la grandeza de las revelaciones no me exaltase desmedidamente, me fue dado un aguijón en mi carne, un mensajero de Satanás que me abofetee, para que no me enaltezca sobremanera” (2da de Corintios capítulo 12: versículo 7). Hay una gran diferencia entre cortar y podar. Cortamos las plantas que ya no queremos; podamos las plantas que queremos que desarrollen una mayor productividad. Sin embargo, ambos procesos implican una herramienta afilada. Por cierto, la poda requiere cortar partes de la planta que, a criterio de un jardinero novato, sería como destruirla. En un contexto espiritual, Bruce Wilkinson escribe: “¿Oras por las bendiciones sobreabundantes de Dios y suplicas que él te haga más semejante a su Hijo? “Si tu respuesta es sí, entonces estás pidiendo las tijeras” (B. Wilkinson, Secretos de la Vid, página 60). Muchos se preguntan qué quiso decir Pablo con “un aguijón en mi carne” (2da Corintios capítulo 12: versiculo7). Las ideas son muy variadas: desde que Pablo sufría ataques constantes de sus enemigos hasta que tenía dificultades para hablar. En realidad, parece que tenía problemas oculares (ver Comentarios de Elena de Guaits, CBA 6:1.107). Curiosamente, Pablo creía que su “aguijón” le “fue dado”. ¿Qué crees que quiso decir Pablo con “me fue dado”? ¿Quién se lo dio? ¿Cómo podía Dios usar esto en beneficio de Pablo? Fíjate que el “aguijón” de Pablo tenía un propósito determinado: “Para que no me enaltezca sobremanera” (2da de Corintios capítulo 12: versículo 7). No fue por ningún pecado específico que hubiese cometido, sino para evitar que pecara en el futuro. Pablo reconoció que por naturaleza tenía una debilidad para pecar, y que este “aguijón” podía protegerlo. Lee 2da de Corintios 12: versículos 7 al 10. Y para que la grandeza de las revelaciones no me exaltase desmedidamente, me fue dado un aguijón en mi carne, un mensajero de Satanás que me abofetee, para que no me enaltezca sobremanera; respecto a lo cual tres veces he rogado al Señor, que lo quite de mí. Y me ha dicho: Bástate mi gracia; porque mi poder se perfecciona en la debilidad. Por tanto, de buena gana me gloriaré más bien en mis debilidades, para que repose sobre mí el poder de Cristo. Por lo cual, por amor a Cristo me gozo en las debilidades, en afrentas, en necesidades, en persecuciones, en angustias; porque cuando soy débil, entonces soy fuerte. ¿Cómo enfrenta Pablo su “aguijón”? ¿Crees que la debilidad de Pablo tuvo otros beneficios espirituales para él? La forma en que Pablo responde ¿cómo podría ayudarte a enfrentar “aguijones” que quizá tengas que sobrellevar? ¿Cuánta diferencia hay entre las ideas de Dios para tu desarrollo espiritual y las tuyas? Piensa en los aspectos de tu vida en los que necesitas dar más frutos de justicia. ¿Qué cualidades espirituales te gustaría pedir a Dios que desarrolle en ti mediante su “poda”?

It is important for Christian parents to intentionally pass on the baton of faith to their children. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson delivers a passionate message on the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. He urges parents not to allow compromise or apathy to seep into their own Christian walk.

It is important for Christian parents to intentionally pass on the baton of faith to their children. Proverbs 22:6 says, Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson delivers a passionate message on the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. He urges parents not to allow compromise or apathy to seep into their own Christian walk. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Question: Does God want to bless you, yes or no? It's a very serious question because how you answer it, is probably the best indicator to tell you what you think of your God. So I'll ask you again, does God want to bless you, yes or no? NO, IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK! I remember, probably a decade or more ago, when I first read Bruce Wilkinson's book, The Prayer Of Jabez. It had a huge splash when it was first released. And I don't know how many millions of copies have sold since but it's been a huge hit. I distinctly remember though, how uncomfortable I felt reading the first chapter of that little booklet, which, I read all in one sitting in a bed when I was in New Zealand. This is the bit that really got me, Wilkinson writes: That God really does have unclaimed blessings waiting for you, my friend. I know it sounds impossible, even embarrassingly suspicious in our self-serving day, yet, that very exchange, your want for God's plenty, has been His loving will for your life from eternity past. And with a handful of core commitments on your part, you can proceed from this day forward with the confidence and expectation that your heavenly Father will bring it to pass for you. Think of it this way, instead of standing near the river's edge asking for a cup of water to get through each day, you'll do something unthinkable. You will take the little prayer with the giant prize and jump into the river. At that moment, you'll begin to let the loving currents of God's grace and power carry you along. God's great plan for you will surround you and sweep you forward into the profoundly important and satisfying life that He has waiting for you. Do you see why I was so troubled by this? On the one hand, Wilkinson was promising me the very thing that I wanted, God's abundant blessing. Do you want that? Sure you do! I want that too. Who doesn't want to be abundantly blessed by God? But on the other hand, it conjures up a fear … that perhaps the desire to have God's abundant blessing was a selfish thing to want. You and I, both, have seen the gross excesses of some who claim to be God's people and who live this extravagant lifestyle that looks nothing … NOTHING … like taking up your cross and following Jesus. I found myself in a conundrum that I think we all find ourselves in, when it comes to God's blessing. Should I ask or shouldn't I ask? Does God want to bless me abundantly; or does He not want to bless me abundantly; or at all for that matter? They're the questions we often find ourselves asking. Wilkinson hits the nail on the head, though, when he says that we live in a self-serving day, we do. And if we approach God's promises of blessing unlimited, in a self-serving way, then of course, it's not the right thing to do. To ask Him for blessings that just serve us. He's much smarter than to give us everything we want. He loves us way too much to instantly fulfil our every desire. When I was a child, even back then (over a half a century ago), the retailers in the stores figured out that the best place to put the sweets and the small toys was at my eye level, right at the checkout. They knew that I'd pressure my parents to buy me this and to buy me that. Do you remember pestering your parents to buy you these things when you were a kid, right? But no, being wise parents, being good parents and loving parents, they didn't always accede to our howls of protest as they dragged us kicking and screaming out of the store without that packet of lollies that we just had to have. And yet, I'm able to look back on all that my parents did for me, for the eighteen or so years that I spent under their roof, I tell you inequitably, that they blessed my socks off. I think most of us can look back on our upbringing and say exactly the same thing about our parents. Good loving parents don't always meet the selfish wants of their immature children. But they still bless them beyond measure because that's how parents are wired … to bless their children. That's exactly what God's like. You don't believe me? Well, let me ask you this, what's the very first thing that God said to and did for Adam and Eve, when He created them, the very first thing? Do you remember? So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them and then God blessed them and God said to them, ‘be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of the earth and every tree with seed in its fruit you shall have them for food and to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the air and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food and it was so. God saw everything that he had made and indeed it was very good and there was the evening and there was the morning of the sixth day. (Genesis chapter 1, verses 27 to 31) The last thing He did after completing all of creation, was to hand it over to Adam and Eve. God blessed them and He told them it's all theirs. The whole cotton picking lot, He gave it to them. He gave it to us. And it was only then, on the following day (the seventh day), once He'd done all the hard work of creation, once He'd given it all away to us that He decided to take a day of rest. Now, if you have any doubt, any doubt whatsoever that God wants to bless your socks off. If the story of creation still doesn't do it for you, then please turn your gaze with me to the cross of Christ. Galatians chapter 3, verses 13 and 14: Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us for it is written ‘cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree'. In order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. God doesn't want to bring us up as spoilt brats. But wrap your mind around this; He wants to bless us beyond measure. The picture that Bruce Wilkinson paints in the passage I shared with you from his book, The Prayer Of Jabez, of standing near the river's edge asking for a cup of water to get you through each day, is how we've been conditioned to think about going to God, and asking for His blessings. "Don't ask for too much, don't be too demanding, don't impose on God". Well, that's not how we are as parents, are we? Of course, we don't want to spoil our kids. But the more they show us their gratefulness and maturity and selflessness, the more we want to bless them, right? We're wired to bless our children without measure, in the right way. Do you imagine that God isn't up to the same mark? I mean do you really? Here's what Jesus said on the matter, Matthew chapter 7, verse 11. If then you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more then will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask it. So let's get this thing about God's blessing straight. God is a good Father. He will never give us things that will cause us to become spoilt brats. So forget asking Him for that boat, or that holiday house, or that personal jet, or that bank account filled with millions and millions and millions of dollars or whatever currency you desire. He will no more fill us with that stuff than my parents would fill me with the candies at the store, that I demanded each time we were there. But ask Him for good things, worthwhile things, things that will achieve amazing stuff on this earth. And watch God open up the windows of heaven and pour untold blessings into your life. "What to ask for? How to ask for it?" is what we're going to be chatting about tomorrow and for the rest of this week on the program But right now, let me finish up by saying this, your God wants to bless you! EXTREME BLESSING Okay, so God doesn't want to turn you into a spoilt brat, we get that, right? Dear God, please give me the latest model of the BMW 7 series, in a nice deep midnight blue colour. That's a prayer that's unlikely to get much of a response out of God. And certainly, when I talk about the blessing of God, that's not what I'm talking about either. But, in scrubbing those self-indulgent desires from our prayer list, I think, sometimes, we scrub off the idea of all blessings or at least the idea of abundant blessings, the sort of blessing that overflows out of us because we just can't contain it. The reason why I've called this series of messages, God Wants To Bless You, is because God wants to bless you. And no more so do we discover that, than in the prayer of Jabez. Maybe you've read Bruce Wilkinson's book by that name. I only re-read it again recently. And I realised, even though I'm someone who spends a lot of time in God's Word, I realised how easy it is to be drawn off track in our thinking, and in our perception of what God means, when He says "I want to bless you". I truly believe that if we can wrap our hearts around the truth of God's blessing for us, it will completely change the way we understand God, the way we see ourselves and the way we see the rest of the time we have left here on this earth. So let me read to you straight out of God's Word, the prayer that Jabez prayed to God. It comes from 1 Chronicles chapter 4, verses 9 and 10. Now Jabez was more honourable than his brothers and his mother named him Jabez, saying, ‘because I bore him in pain'. And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that you would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory, that you would be with me and that you would keep me from evil, that I may cause no pain. So God granted him what he requested. Now these two verses, 1 Chronicles chapter 4 verses 9 and 10, are buried deep inside nine chapters of genealogy. Can you believe it? Nine chapters? I've read my Bible – front to back and front to back and back to front and back to front – on quite a number of occasions. But can I be honest with you? I lost it in these nine chapters, really. I know that all Scripture is inspired by God. I know that all Scripture is useful for teaching, reproof and correction and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy chapter 3, verse 16. I get that, but nine chapters of genealogy? Give me a break! That is, until you stumble across Jabez's story in these two little verses. This dry list of names goes on for pages and pages and pages. And the only breather, the only diversion, the only bit of insight in all of that, is the prayer of Jabez. In other words, God is saying to us that this Jabez fellow is meant to stand out head and shoulders above the other five hundred plus names on that list. He was not a great king, not a great Prophet. He was for all intents and purposes a bog ordinary human being like you and me. That's the point and yet, he stands out head and shoulders above the rest. In fact, God very clearly tells us that "he was more honourable than his brothers". Why? Was it because of the great start he had in life, is it? Well, no, we're told his mother had a particularly difficult childbirth when it came time for Jabez to pop into this world. I obviously don't know how much it hurts to bring a child into this world. But in theory, I can tell you that every birth has pain associated with it. For the Bible to comment on this particular birth, means, that it must have been a tough one. So tough! So painful, in fact, that his mother gave him a name that means literally that he was a pain. I've tried to imagine what my life would have looked like, if instead of calling me Berni, my parents had given me a name "you're a pain". "Hi you're a pain, how are you going today"? Do you think that would have influenced his life badly, in a culture, where the meaning of your name was synonymous with who you are? You bet it would! The kid had a rotten start. But the Bible tells us that he was honoured above his brothers because he prayed a particular prayer. And the first part of that prayer was this. Oh, that you would bless me indeed. (1 Chronicles 4:10) Now, in some of the contemporary Bible translations they omit the word "indeed", which is a mistake. And which is why I've used the New King James translation here. The short of it is that the tense of the original Hebrew word for "bless me" makes it emphatic. It's as though he underlined it and put three exclamation marks after it. So the sense of what Jabez is asking God is this, "Oh God bless me a lot", that's the meaning. Have you asked that of God? Not a specific prayer for this or that but an open prayer for God to choose the blessing. And whatever it looks like, whatever form it comes in and whenever it does come, that it would be a huge blessing, that you will be blessed indeed. That the blessing would be so big that your tiny mind simply can't comprehend it. Have you ever asked God for that sort of blessing? And if so, why not? Because the Bible tells us that because of this prayer, Jabez was honoured above all his brothers. And as a result of this prayer, verse 10, God granted him what he requested. This is a prayer that I pray often, almost every day of my life: Dear God, bless me a lot. Not the blessings that I choose but the blessings You want to choose. Because I know, that You're going to think of stuff that I would never ever think of. I know that You're going to come up with blessings beyond anything I can ever hope for, dream or imagine. How do I know that? Because in Ephesians chapter 3, verse 20, I'm told that God is the God, who by the power at work within us, is able to accomplish abundantly far more than we can ask for or imagine. And if that's the God He is, if He can and He wants to do stuff that we can't even imagine, why wouldn't we simply ask Him to bless us the way He wants to bless us. Why wouldn't we leave the choice open to Him? And if the Bible tells us that Jabez was honoured above all the others. And that God gave him what he asked for, why wouldn't we ask for the same thing? It seems pretty obvious doesn't it? And here's what happens when we do, God begins to move supernaturally in our lives despite and even through some of the tough things we're going through. God starts to make appointments for us. He starts to give us opportunities to take the blessing He's giving us, to let it flow through us, into the lives of other people. A blessing is literally someone speaking well of you. In the New Testament, the Greek word for blessing is eulogia, from which we get the word, eulogy. A blessing is God speaking well of you. But when God speaks, something amazing happens. The Bible tells us, God calls into existence things that do not yet exist. (Romans 4:17) So when God blesses you, He speaks into your life and supernaturally makes things happen that don't yet exist and would otherwise never have happened. Sometimes, He does that of His own accord. Dad's are like that. As our Father, His heart is to bless us. But as any father does, He longs for us to come to Him and ask. He longs for us to humble ourselves and turn to Him and ask for His blessing, His eulogia. He's calling into existence things that don't yet exist into our lives. Does that give you a different perspective on God's blessing? Does that make you want to get down on your knees right now and ask for His blessing? Does that make you want to pray this prayer at the start of every day? If it doesn't I have absolutely no idea why. And here's the great thing, the totally fantastic thing … by leaving the decision up to God, it means that instead of asking for selfish things, we know that we're going to get God's good things. And you know what Jesus said? He said, If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (John 15:7) So then, the only question is, what are you waiting for? IT'S TIME TO ASK I'm not a great one for prayer formulas. I don't think God works that way. In fact, Jesus made it clear that the way to pray wasn't to heap empty praises upon empty sentence before God; that just doesn't impress Him at all. What God wants us to do is to pray from our hearts, but can I tell you this? Since I've started praying along the lines of that Jabez prayer (it's something that I do almost every day these days), I have seen God's answer to that prayer in so many ways; in powerful ways; in mighty ways; ways that have always been much, much further and beyond anything that I could have conjured up. The Bible says that: God desires everybody to be saved and to come to a knowledge of truth. (1 Timothy 2:4) And that's why He blesses the likes of you and me; so that we can be the entry point of His abundant overflowing blessing into this world; so that He can bless the lost and the hurting through you and me. If you're still not convinced that you should be asking for God's blessing, then listen to Jesus Himself. John 16:22, Jesus said: Until now, you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. I want to encourage you to start asking for God's blessing every day in your life. The thing about God is that He's like any good father. He knows when to bless and He knows how to bless. Just the other morning, I was talking to a very, very wealthy man about his children over breakfast, and I asked him, "How do you go about blessing your children? In fact, when they grow up, are you going to help them financially or will you allow them to make their own way through in life?" and this is how he answered me. I thought it was really wise. "Well," he said, "that depends on them. If they want to go out and serve God and sacrifice their lives for other people, I have told them if they can't afford it, I'll buy them a house. I'll help them, of course I'll help them, I'm their father. But if they want to go and sit on the beach and laze around and be selfish and lazy, I've told them, they're on their own. The choice is really theirs." And I thought to myself, "What a Godly piece of wisdom!" Isn't that how God wants to deal with us? Of course, He wants to bless us, but it really depends on us – on our heart; on our attitude. And if you and I have an attitude of putting other people before ourselves, of serving them and serving God, hey; why wouldn't God want to bless us abundantly? He's the best Father that's ever been, or ever will be. So I pray the prayer of Jabez pretty much every day – not by road, not as a formula, but from the heart. That's why I find myself praying for you every day. I pray that God would expand my territory by letting His Word take a hold of your heart – by growing the kingdom of God in you and through you, into the lives of countless other people. To me, sitting here and chatting with you, (and just quietly a few million other people around the globe as well), is like throwing a pebble into a pond and seeing the impact ripple out through your life. It's like throwing a few million pebbles in a few million ponds, and seeing them ripple out. That's been the impact for me of asking God to bless me indeed and to expand my territories. A simple prayer by a simple, ordinary guy, and it's what God does. And if He allows His blessing to flow through a clutz like me, I can't begin to imagine what He can do through someone as beautiful and gifted and talented as you are. Are you starting to get the picture here? Perhaps, you haven't been receiving because you haven't been asking. Perhaps, it's time to start asking and asking, and asking and asking, day after day after day after day, ‘cos I guarantee: if you're asking for the right reasons and not selfish reasons, you are going to see miracle after miracle happen in you and through you So here's the challenge, here's the dare: start asking! You'll be amazed at the miracles because God wants to bless you.

Are you stuck, trapped in bitterness and anger? Author and Bible teacher Dr. Bruce Wilkinson offers a biblical path to freedom, from his book, "The Freedom Factor: Finding Peace by Forgiving Others...and Yourself." *This conversation was previously heard on Live the Promise on 8-17-2016, and has been edited to air on Susie Larson Live.*

Are you stuck, trapped in bitterness and anger? Author and Bible teacher Dr. Bruce Wilkinson offers a biblical path to freedom, from his book, "The Freedom Factor: Finding Peace by Forgiving Others...and Yourself." *This conversation was previously heard on Live the Promise on 8-17-2016, and has been edited to air on Susie Larson Live.*

Zumindest die pfingstlich-charismatische Szene wurde Anfang der 2000er Jahre förmlich überrollt von einem Gebet-des-Jabez-Hype. Das kleine Büchlein des evangelikalen Theologen Bruce Wilkinson hat die Aufmerksamkeit vieler Millionen Menschen auf ein unscheinbares Gebet mitten in den Geschlechtsregistern des ersten Chronikbuches gelenkt. Manuel und Stephan diskutieren in dieser Folge über die theologischen Schwachstellen des Buches – und über ihre eigenen persönlichen Erfahrungen und theologischen Einschätzungen zum Thema Gebet. Eine spannende Folge zu einem Buch, das theologisch doch eher dünne Bretter bohrt…

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March 7, 2022 I have been blogging about the anticipation and expectation that are part of a life style of “Living On Purpose,” and now today, I will talk about the, “Jabez Appointments.” Jabez Appointments are Acts of divine providence (God's preserving and governing of the world through second causes) in providing ministry opportunities are renamed as “Jabez appointments” Instead of sin hindering a lifestyle of obedience for the glory of God, the term of “hindrance” was turned into to a “Jabez blessing.” The Jabez prayer is a revolutionary request. Just as it is highly unusual to hear anyone pray, “GOD, please help me!” so it is rare to hear anyone plead, “GOD, please give me more ministry!” Most of think our live are too full already. But when, in FAITH, you start to pray for ministry, amazing things occur. As your opportunities expand, your abilities and resources supernaturally increase, too. Right away, you'll sense the pleasure GOD feels in your request and HIS urgency to accomplish great things through you. ~Bruce Wilkinson~ LIVING LARGE FOR GOD: “JABEZ APPOINTMENTS” Everyday, I experience my “Jabez Appointments.” It can be from someone telling that, “there's a glow that shows all over you, giving you a raiment word, to just letting you know that GOD is with you to deliver you. I experience great Jabez appointments in my everyday life, but these are just a few of my Jabez appointments that I experience on a daily basis. The above paragraph by Bruce Wilkinson explains the exact jewels that GOD has given me favor with in my everyday life. When you ask GOD “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that thy would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain,” you make sure what you're asking for, because supernatural things will start to happen, and you will be wondering what is the world is going on. Just know that you have activated the Faith for the supernatural to be productive in your life (1chronicles 4:9-10). This supernatural process happens through FAITH, and not by sight. Don't have that much faith?, ask GOD to help your faith and unbelief (Mark 9:24). Get ready for the supernatural to be EVIDENT in your life! Prepare for the SUPERNATURAL to be EVIDENT in your LIFE through the power of the GOD OF ISRAEL! ALL IS WELL……… GOD's Princess Renee Verchelle Shorter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pihsrow/message

What if the dream you secretly are holding onto is someone else's need? Could other people benefit from the idea in your head and is God calling you to make that dream a reality? If you don't know what your "big dream" is, how can you visualize your future self in order to become the best version of you and find your dream along the way? Inspired by The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson, Sarah and Hannah dive into how they are following their dreams and what practical steps they are talking to make it a reality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/holyinterruptions/support

We are all on this amazing leadership journey, and we're waiting for someone to pass the baton of leadership to us…but the question is, are you ready to take it and run with it? Join Saehee Duran as she kicks off Season 3 of Learn Together with a brand new format that we've timestamped for you below:   02:42 JoAnn Johnson - What do you wish you knew before becoming an Executive Pastor? What would you say to a staff pastor who wants to move up in leadership? 08:06 Michele Thompson - What helped you prepare for a Lead Pastor role? What are some key leadership skills necessary to overcome unexpected ministry challenges? 16:35 Gina Escobedo Fatato - What must we avoid in order to pass the baton, or receive it well? What happens when there is no baton? 22:23 Final Thoughts 23:48 Leadership Minute with Crystal Martin “The Tools of the Kingdom”   Books Mentioned: “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkinson   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @agwomenministers or visit our website womenministers.ag.org 

In today's episode, John talks with Monique De Leon - worship leader, speaker, author of the book Pursuing Purity Under Pressure, and host of Bite Size Insight with Monique Podcast. Monique is a proud 39-year-old virgin and shares her message of staying pure until you get married. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:49] - Monique's message to everyone and why it is so needed [05:23] - About Hookers for Jesus and Destiny House [09:12] - Discipline and self-control are necessary for every area of life [11:28] - Approaching the idea of abstinence to a divorced parent [15:25] - About her book: Pursuing Purity Under Pressure [18:02] - Marketing her message [20:02] - Dealing with people who disagree with her message [22:13] - The impact her message has on her dating life [25:25] - Figure out who you are in order to know what you're supposed to do [30:29] - Do people value marriage anymore? [32:38] - Learn to accept rejection [34:59] - Treat the first person you date as your spouse [37:58] - How Monique builds and improves her significant relationships [39:19] - Monique's definition of success NOTABLE QUOTES: “We don't teach people to practice discipline or self-control any longer. And so because of that, you have things that just become rampant, and you will see society crumble because of it.” “Figure out who you are to know where you're going and what you're supposed to do.” “You should learn more about what you don't want versus what you do want.” “Don't take rejections too personally because being rejected by someone doesn't mean that there's something wrong with you as an individual, you're just not a good fit for that person.” “Rejection is a part of life.” “The first person you date is not very likely going to be the person you marry.” “Success is doing what I was created and designed to do and fulfilling all of that.” BOOK MENTIONED: The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life by Bruce Wilkinson and David Kopp MOVIES MENTIONED: Dune Galaxy Quest The Family Man USEFUL LINKS: https://moniquedeleon.com/  https://www.instagram.com/iammoniquedeleon  https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedeleon  https://www.youtube.com/user/exodusforyou  https://t.me/moniquedeleon  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@johnhulen  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro music provided by Tony Palacios -  https://www.instagram.com/tonytonedog/  Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

0 (10s): . 0 (11m 48s): Bye God. 0 (11m 52s): you never stop. 0 (13m 49s): You never stop. Never stop. stop. Stop. Stop. 0 (14m 7s): stop. 0 (16m 13s): Stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop. 0 (16m 28s): promise in the thought that is a true story, Lord. 0 (17m 47s): That is who you are. You are always working in us 1 (17m 53s): With us and through us. And that we're so humbled by that heard a song this week that said, when everybody's running away, God is running towards you. Through failures, mistakes, dumb things that we say when people are moving away from us, God, you're moving toward us because you're working and your grace is sufficient kindness. 1 (18m 34s): Everlasting, your love unconditional hard to fathom. Thank you for it. Lord, God continue to move toward us in this service Lord and help us to move toward you as well. Lord, as we worship you, as we open up your word and receive instruction, Lord, we want to hear what you have to say to us, not just today, but every day, Lord God. Today's just the time that we gather corporately and we hear together what you want to say to the body of Christ, but Lord, every day, Lord, help us to remain in you, to abide in you, to be connected to you, to be filled with you. 1 (19m 16s): Lord God, I don't know about the rest of the group, the Lord. I can't do it without you. I don't want to do it without you. So thank you Lord, for your kindness to ride out the storms of life with us to be faithful when things are good. And when things are hard, you're faithful. God minister all over the central coast is people are struggling with illness and issues. Lord God, I just pray God that she bring healing all over the central coast. 1 (19m 58s): God, that people would know that you're alive and well because of the good work that you're doing. God, thank you more. Be ministering all over the world and places like Afghanistan, where they're just hard and horrific things happening, Lord God, we just pray for your grace, your sovereign power and presence all over the globe. Lord God that you be protecting people and rescuing people and responding to the hard cries of people meeting the physical needs and the spiritual needs of people all over the globe or God, God would just invite you to do wonderful and supernatural things locally and globally. 1 (20m 42s): God help us to be mindful to be prayerful and to be faithful. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. Hey man, 2 (20m 49s): You can be seated. God bless you. God bless you. Thank you. Worship team. We've titled the message today. The PA the path to godly character in a fallen world and had a chance to be tested in this arena on, in, in a golf match that I was in this week, the path to godly character in a fallen world. One guy said I've given up cussing, unless I'm on the golf course. I didn't say that somebody else said that, but I might as well have said that. So the path to godly character in a fallen world. 2 (21m 30s): So money, money, where we were playing golf this week and, and we're excited, we're gonna go out and play 18 holes of golf. And, and we get out there and we get behind this, excuse me, but we get behind this geriatric couple, this very old couple and which is fine, but they were very slow as well. And I'm very, 3 (21m 51s): Very thoughtful about every shot and, and it just went on 1 (22m 1s): And on and on and on. And 2 (22m 3s): So finally, at one point we decided if we're going to just jump over this couple and go to the next hole. And then we ran into the same thing, another old couple who bless their hearts. They were very, just thoughtful about every shots. And, and so we get through the front nine and then we decided let's just go have lunch. Hopefully all of the slow people get, get ahead of us and move and get moving. And then we'll be able to get out and play. But the truth is we were playing such terrible golf, both of us from the first strike of the ball to the very last strike of the ball that we were completely discouraged with our golf game. 2 (22m 46s): And then we were, so it was just, we sat at lunch and we said, this was, this has been a, a lesson in patience today, the path to godly character in a fallen world and imperfect world. And so we were tested that day. We were so discouraged after nine holes and after lunch, then we get to lunch and we're at the counter for lunch. And then we get behind this other, I think it was one of the same couples that we were behind on the golf horse. And they were very thoughtful about every decision that they were making at the cafeteria there, the, the restaurant in and the service was really, really slow. 2 (23m 30s): So every moment we had opportunity to be, to find the path, to godly character in a fallen world, because you want to lash out you're right. You're like, w we, we wanted to say speed it, Alice, right? You want to just kind of yell it out there and get anxious. But, but we decided not to do that. And we just crumbled amongst ourselves instead, which is, you know, the high road, I guess in that situation, we shouldn't have grumbled at all, but we did. And so we just quit. We quit after nine holes and went home. We decided it was over. I was reading in Proverbs chapter three. It's not going to be up on the screen. But I was reading this yesterday in light of the message that I wrote this week. 2 (24m 14s): Proverbs three 15 through 17 says wisdom is more precious than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand and riches and honor in her left, she will guide you down delightful paths. She will guide you down delightful paths. All her ways are satisfying. And so I thought it was interesting that that word path was used in my devotional reading. After I'd written the message, there's an expectation that God has upon us. It's put upon us. And it is to be expected actually as believers and followers of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 2 (24m 59s): Why? Because we're filled with actually, we're filled with his presence. When we come to faith in Jesus, we're told that his spirit, the third person of the Trinity, the person of the holy spirit actually comes in, takes up residency lives in us. And so we're to live our lives as believers, as followers of the Lord, Jesus Christ, reflecting that life that is within us. And we're told in John 15 to abide in Christ that he will abide in us and we will produce much fruit. And so out of that life of a biting remaining in Christ and being filled with the holy spirit, there's actually, there's actually a change of life that is obvious or should be obvious in us and with us, we're in Titus chapter two, but at the end of Titus chapter one, Paul wrote about the corrupt and unbelieving. 2 (25m 51s): He said, this is why they were corrupt and unbelieving. He said, they claim to know God, but they deny him by the way they live their lives. Isn't that interesting? So he said, they claim to know God, but they deny him by the way that they're living their lives. In other words, Paul could look at their lives and know that they're not, that they don't actually know God they're there. Their lives were actually in congruence. What they said, they believed didn't actually line up with the way that they live their lives. There there's a specific path, the path of godly wisdom that we must choose to develop godly character. 2 (26m 33s): And it's in doing so that our lives 3 (26m 36s): Arguing group, once we 2 (26m 39s): Live not perfectly, we can all raise our hands and talk about the struggles that we have followers of the Lord, Jesus Christ, things that get us into trouble and things that that causes problems. So we're not talking about perfection, but we are talking about consistency. And, and we're talking about on an honest pursuit of God, God, and his plans and purposes for our lives and honest pursuit of the path of righteousness that God is calling us to live on. So there's a specific path. It's the path of godly wisdom that we must choose news. And it's something that I find I got to choose all the time. 2 (27m 19s): I got to change. I got to choose it like on the golf course, I got to choose it. What I'm doing just about everything. I've got to choose this godly path or else by default, I'm off, off the path and do thinking and saying, and acting like I shouldn't be acting. So if I don't choose the path that I'm off the path all together. So that of wisdom keeps us congruent in the way that we live our lives. So we, we, we actually begin to live in the way that God has called us to live. So Paul wrote to Titus this clear instruction regarding life and lifestyle and how to live. 2 (28m 2s): He said in verse one, Titus two, one is for you, Titus promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. So he, Paul saying it matters. And we see it throughout the whole Bible old and the new Testament, whether Paul's writing about it or somebody else, we're seeing that it matters how we live our lives. As for you, Titus Titus, you're leading the people of God on the island of Crete, eat this godless place, this worldly place. I want you to promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching, make sure your living and your teaching line up. 2 (28m 44s): And this is a challenge for anybody like myself, who has a teaching role and responsibility, but it's not just about pastors and people upfront. It's about small group Bible study leaders. It's about youth leaders and Sunday school leaders and good news clubs, leaders it's about anybody who wants to proclaim with their lips, with their mouth, that they profess Jesus. We need to make sure that our living and our teeth Ching lineup Titus must live in such a way that his life models wholesome T teaching the teaching you received from Paul and the teaching. He gives day to day. 2 (29m 25s): So all of our lives should be, they should reflect the wholesome teaching we are receiving. So I get up on Sunday morning and I preach and teach and lead. And it's our job myself. First and foremost to take in what I say this all the time, I'm preaching to myself mostly. And if you get something out of it, then God bless you, but I'm mostly teaching to myself, you know, and all of us. And we need to make sure w what we're hearing as we listen to the teaching. And then as we open it of the scripture, because we need to be opening up the scripture to learn, to sell feed and, and, and teach and be taught by the holy spirit and, and be, and be learning all the time. 2 (30m 6s): As we look at them, the word of God, like a mirror held up to our lives. We say, oh, I'm actually not doing this. Yes, very well. And so Lord, forgive me for not doing this very well. I need to make sure that I'm doing this. So by your spirit and in your power, Lord helped me to do that. So we all need to reflect the wholesome teaching we're receiving. So that's a responsibility, right? It's a responsibility, the teacher, but also on the student, I need to be teaching and then making sure that my life is like coming up with what I'm teaching. And then the student must listen 3 (30m 41s): And then make sure their 2 (30m 43s): Lives are lining up with what is being taught. So the pupil and the teacher both have this responsibility that our lives accurately reflect the wholesome teaching of the scripture. So what does wholesome teaching look like? Your Bible might use the words like sound 3 (31m 2s): Doctrine. 2 (31m 3s): Your translation might say sound right. Doctrine sound doctrine is basically healthy doctrine. Healthy doctrine leads to a healthy, spiritual life. This contrasts with the disease. Remember we learned last week that the religious leaders, this church leaders in this, on this island of Crete were actually misleading. The people there were actually not godly people. They said that they knew God, but they denied him by the way they live their lives. So this contrast, this healthy doctrine, it contrasts with the diseased teaching of the religious leaders on the island in Titus one nine. It says that the elders are to encourage others with wholesome teaching or with sound doctrine, sound doctrine are the truths that we believe. 2 (31m 53s): They're the trues that we teach as followers of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It's our Christian statements of faith. It's this doctrine that we hold, dear. It's the chews we teach and preach. We already are Christian believers. Titus must teach these truths to do a couple different things to combat godless teaching, right? Because we're always hearing godless things, things that are not godly and things that are not truth. And so the truth of God's word combats, that, and he helps us to think properly about it, but it also equips the believers for good works in Christ. When we have a proper understanding of biblical doctrine, godly doctrine, then we live out of that. 2 (32m 38s): We live out of our, if the information that we believe we live out of that, that, and then hopefully we're making wise choices and we're staying on the path that God would have us to stay on. So Titus my teach these truths, the most combat godless teaching and do equip the believers for good works in Christ. Verse two, he says, teach the older men to exercise self-control to be worthy of respect and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience. So the path to godly character and a fallen world, number one, step one, exercise self-control. So this is for the older men, but as we will see these characteristics for the men, the older men, the older women, the younger man, the younger women for slaves, all of the above, they apply to all of us. 2 (33m 31s): They apply to all of us. And so we're actually, we actually won't become older, godly people. If we don't begin the process now, 3 (33m 44s): Well, there's, we, you know, they're there, 2 (33m 47s): There are exceptions to that. Obviously people come to faith in Christ, late in life. I remember Jolene's grandpa came to faith late in life, and he was completely transformed. He was completely transformed by the grace message of the Lord, Jesus Christ, as he was filled with the holy spirit. And he became, as we reflect in, as we remember, cause he passed about 10 years ago or so maybe a little bit longer, but we reflect on his life. He was totally transformed, getting saved at about, I don't know, in probably 80 years old or so. 3 (34m 21s): So 2 (34m 22s): There, there are exceptions, but the best way to gain this, that kind of stuff has to begin when we're young and to live a lifetime exercising self-control. So the older men are to 3 (34m 35s): Understand and grow in this 2 (34m 36s): Area of self-control and then model it to everyone. But this truth is for every one self-control well, let's unpack that a bit. Self-control it's fruit or evidence of the holy spirit control in our lives. Self-control I think I'll be wrestling with this area of self-control for the rest of my life. So it's good that I start now or hopefully started awhile ago because it'll be something that will be a burden to me for the rest of my life. Self-control but it was really the fruit or evidence of the holy Spirit's control. 2 (35m 18s): It's evidence that the holy spirit is in us when we have self-control regarding our words, thoughts and deeds. It's not just about our deeds. It's just not about our words, but it's about our thoughts as well. That secret place where we can get out of control with a lack of self-control. And so God's concerned about all three, right? Because Jesus said, if you sin in your heart, you it's just like you've done it naturally or outward. So self-control all fruit or evidence of the holy spirit. So if you're lacking, self-control just ask the holy spirit, 3 (35m 59s): God, I need 2 (35m 60s): Self-control regarding my anger toward this person or regarding my attitude toward this person or regarding my responsibility in this circumstance. God give me self, okay. Control where they have respect. That's the next one self-control goes a long way in helping someone be worthy of respect. Think about the people that you respect in your life. Those people probably have self-control troll figured out. They've figured out how to control themselves and word thought indeed. And because they figured out how to control themselves and word that need, they are worthy of respect. You usually we respect people who are making wise choices. 2 (36m 43s): We respect people who are living their life, maybe the way that we hope to live our lives. And so we hold somebody in esteem saying, I respect that person because I respect the way that they're living their lives. Dave's who is respect again, people who make wise choices. And so I think about our, our, my life as a follower of Jesus Christ is my life worthy of respect. I do somewhat, some would say yes, some, some would say no way. Yeah, I, 3 (37m 12s): But my 2 (37m 14s): Audience is God, what does God think is my life worthy of respect? And thank God for his mercy. Amen. Who is worthy of respect. People who make wise choices. So it's a, it's a lifetime of, of, of kind of attaining this respect. It's a lifetime where throughout the course of a life, you look at somebody's life and you say, man, there's been consistency, but also we've known, we've all known people. Who've made mistakes who have repented of those mistakes. And they've lived consistently or people who are humble in the midst of their mistakes. And they're there. What is God working in your life? What has God want to get changed in your life so that you can become a person who is worthy of respect. 2 (37m 55s): Maybe you just need to speak differently to people. Maybe you need to think differently about your life. Maybe you need to act differently in relationship to your circumstances in life. None of us have a perfect life with perfect circumstances. So we have to figure out how to live as a person worthy of respect, no matter what we're going through. Difficult marriages, difficult kids, a difficult financial situation, difficult physical stuff. Are we living in a way that we're worthy of respect? This is the call that God has put upon older men, but it's something that all of us need to attain to. And it's only attainable through the power of the holy spirit when we yield God. 2 (38m 36s): And when we walk with God 3 (38m 40s): Being 2 (38m 41s): Filled with his presence and remaining in him the last couple of days, probably because of our journey group, we were talking about abiding in God. And that's kind of the whole abiding in Christ. That's pretty much the theme or the underlying theme of everything that we do in journey. So I've been thinking about a lot lately. So I I've been getting up in the morning and say, Lord, help me to abide in you. I don't think I've prayed that prayer much in my life I have, but not that much. And so lately, especially this week, I've said, Lord, help me to abide in you. Meaning I want my words, thoughts and deeds it's to reflect who you are. So if I'm up against a difficult situation, I want to make sure my words 3 (39m 22s): Reflect 2 (39m 23s): Who you are. I want to abide in you. And then hopefully out of that, there's there's wise choices and respect. Jesus said, yes, I'm the vine. You are the branches. Those who remain in me and I then will produce much fruit for apart from me. You can do nothing. 3 (39m 40s): John 15 there. So 2 (39m 42s): People who remain abiding Christ make wise choices. What else? The old men are supposed to have sound faith. The older men must have sound. Faith sound. Faith comes from sound. Faith sound. Faith comes from, how do you get sound faith while your faith will be tested to prove whether it's sound or not. There's just no other way around it. It will be tested. It's like building a boat. You've eventually got to put that boat in the water to see if it will float. If the float, if the boat doesn't float, it's not a sound boat, right? A boat is designed to float and to carry passengers and cargo. 2 (40m 25s): So if it doesn't do that, then it's not sound. And so what happens? The boat comes back out of the water and they go back to work on the boat, right? It's tested, right? So maybe you're pulled, been pulled out of the water so that your faith can be tested. And you're about to be put back in the water to see if your boat floats be okay, either way, be okay with it work because the work is done by the, the boat builder. In this case, the spirit of God, the person of God who wants to make you see worthy, you see worthy so that you can be effective doing the things that he's called you to do and living the way that you've called. 2 (41m 7s): He's called you to live so older. Men must have sound faith. And that again is developed over the course of life. Maybe you don't have sound faith right now, but you're saying, God, I want you to, I'm sinking in the water. And it take me out, put me on the rack and fix 3 (41m 24s): Me. All right? 2 (41m 27s): And you're saying, God, what does it need? What do I need to be fixed? Then you go back and maybe you're, you're looking at all these attributes that we're talking about today and tie this to you. And you're saying, I 1 (41m 35s): Need that. And I need that. And I need that. You're making a little 2 (41m 38s): Shopping list and let's let the holy spirit make that shopping list for you. He might say, yeah, you're doing great there, but you need this. He knows us better than we know ourselves. Self-control worthy of respect, sound faith. And the older man must also be filled with love and 3 (41m 55s): Patience, love and patience. I think 2 (42m 2s): Sometimes as we get older, we get a little less loving and a little less patient. That's the temptation, right? Little less loving. Cause we get a little more cynical. Right? Right. Cause we know things where we think we do. We've got opinions about things. And so we get a little less loving, a little less patience. So I think it's interesting that that Paul said to the older men be filled with love and patience. Jesus said in John 1334 and 35, it's up on the screen. So now I'm giving 3 (42m 33s): You a new commandment, love each other, love each other. How just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another 2 (42m 45s): Will prove to the world that you are my disciples. 3 (42m 48s): When we're loving each 2 (42m 50s): Other, like Jesus loves us. We're demonstrating that we belong to him, that we belong to Jesus because our love looks just like Jesus's love 3 (43m 0s): For the world. A new commandment 2 (43m 3s): Love each other just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. So that's the doctrine of love or to love, not just in 3 (43m 16s): Word. I love you. We should say that. We should say it often to the people that we love, but our 2 (43m 27s): Actions should reflect that statements. Just like our actions should, should support the statement of our faith. It's just support our love. So are we doing loving things 3 (43m 39s): Where we're just getting crotchety as we get old, 2 (43m 46s): The doctrine of love, this is what Jesus taught us about. Love and impatience. 3 (43m 52s): I think 2 (43m 52s): We should, as we get older, we should be the most patient people 3 (43m 54s): In the world. But what happens? 2 (43m 57s): We start aching everywhere. We start, you know, start feeling all the pains of life. And, and then we get impatient and we kind of justify our inpatients. Where's the, ah, I'm an old guy. Everybody, everybody should be patient with me. Right. And, and, but that's not what the Bible says. That's not what Paul is telling us. He said, be patient. The, the younger people in our lives should witness our patients and then desire that it's something that's is very difficult in this day and age. 2 (44m 39s): But it's a work of the holy spirits 3 (44m 42s): That makes 2 (44m 43s): Us patients. So be patient, the older men must be patient. It's a lifetime process. Right? So number one, exercise. Self-control number two. Choose to honor. God says in verse three, similarly. Yeah. That's always a hard word for me to say, similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God 3 (45m 8s): Teach the older women 2 (45m 9s): To live in a way that honors God. Paul's addressing the issues of the people on this Greek island called Crete. And he's fashioning a list of areas for men and women, old men, old women, young women, young men, slaves, he's fashioning a list of areas that need attention. So Paul was writing a letter to you. What might that look like? What might that list be? Mate, maybe you can kind of take a little bit from each and every area and say, yeah, this is kind of my, yes, this is kind of my lists teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. 2 (45m 52s): And then he just kind of unpacks that. He said, they must not slander others. The king James version says don't be a false accuser. In other words, your words should be seasoned with 3 (46m 10s): Grace. So 2 (46m 13s): Maybe you check with your self or check with the holy spirit. That's a better idea. So I got, should I say this? I think we should be filled so filled with the holy spirit that God has full access to our lives. So that when we're about to say something, because he knows that we're going to say, he knows what we're going to say before we say it. He knows what we're going to do before we do that. We give him full access so that we actually are so sensitive to the holy spirit that we hear him say, sheesh, like stop. Like don't, don't say that. All right. And then what w we say, yes, Lord. 2 (46m 53s): Right? We say, yes, Lord. Like I know what I was going to say. And you know what I was going to say, but I'm, I'm, I'm not going to say it. Or if we're about to do something and word thought or deed, and he says, stop, 3 (47m 13s): We have 2 (47m 15s): A sensitivity to the holy spirit. And so we, I think that's what God's desire for us and sending the holy spirit to do, empower us to live the kind of life that he's called us to live, to do the works that he's called us to do. But he's got to have close access to our hearts and minds that just with the still a smallest voice, he's got her attention and we do what he says to do. So maybe the next time we're tempted to, and again, this is not just for older women, but this is for all of us. All of this list is, but specifically there must've been an issue with the older women, slandering, falsely accusing. 2 (47m 56s): And so he's addressing yet. So maybe, maybe this is your issue. Maybe it's not your issue, but maybe the next time you're tempted to slander and we're all tempted to slander. Maybe you just say, God, 3 (48m 8s): I, I want to make sure 2 (48m 10s): That my words are seasoned with grace. I want to listen and then watch your behavior. And your words change as the holy spirit says, stop, don't be falsely accused or your words should be seasoned with grace. Speaking the truth in love. We're we're really good at speaking the truth. We're really good at that. Right? But speaking the truth in love so that our words are seasoned with grace, what does it mean to speak the truth in love? It means we want the very best for the person that we're speaking the truth to. We're not looking to be right. We're not looking to accuse. 2 (48m 52s): We're just speaking the truth in love and that we want to see that person built up in their faith and their understanding. We want to see that per person restored. We make sure that person is loved. And sometimes we say hard things, but it's done in love. 3 (49m 12s): We've done our part. We must 2 (49m 14s): Us to speak the truth, but we must speak the truth and love again, this is not just for older women, but all of us also it says, or be a heavy drinker. So older women must not be heavy drinkers and slaves to much wine. It says we live in wine country. So we have to guard against this. It doesn't say don't drink wine. It says don't be enslaved to much wine or be heavy drinker. So just be careful, be careful that you're not drinking 3 (49m 50s): Too much. 2 (49m 52s): Bible says, yeah, the fees is five. Don't be drunk with wine. It will ruin your life instead. Be filled with the holy spirit. So be careful. Some of us have Liberty to drink. Some of us don't have Liberty to drink. Some of us can drink a little in moderation and we're fine. Some of us can't drink at all because we won't be fine. So pay attention to what you're doing and make sure that you're fine. Make sure that you're good with the Lord. Maybe it's the holy spirit again, saying stop to that extra bit or two at all. Don't be heavy drinkers. Why? Because drunkenness leads to foolishness and foolishness is the antithesis of what we're trying to accomplish as followers of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 2 (50m 39s): We want to be on a path, the path to godly character in a fallen world. Instead, the older women should teach others. What is good in word? And indeed so older women are to teach 3 (50m 55s): In word 2 (50m 55s): And indeed. So it actually doesn't do a lot of good just to speak. If there's not action, following the speaking, 3 (51m 7s): It actually 2 (51m 8s): Is pretty pointless to try to and give instruction when there's not 3 (51m 13s): Evidence that you're following 2 (51m 16s): That instruction yourself. So instead of the older women should teach others, what 3 (51m 21s): Is good? So not drinking to excess drunkenness, not slandering others, living in a way that honors God that's, God's call for our older women. I'm gonna stop 2 (51m 44s): There for this week because there's a lot more than I need to cover for this chapter. And we're just kind of getting out of time. So we will pick up the balance of this next week. Steps three, four, and five step three for next week, just to wet your appetite own the next generation. That's what we'll be talking about. Step four for next week. Being an example by doing good works will impact this next week. And step five, do all things as unto the Lord 3 (52m 21s): Lord. As we consider these things, imprint upon our hearts and minds, the truth that we need to hear and to give us the grace to be obedient. We pray 2 (52m 38s): In Jesus name. Amen. Hey, as the worship team comes up and kind of gets ready to go, I'm going to go over to the list of home groups that are available. Ron talked about all kinds of stuff that's going on, but there is so much going on. Christy covered it last week. But I asked Christie to give me a outline of everything that's happening so quickly. I'm going to go through the, I think 17 different opportunities that are before us to be involved. I think that's the number don't count because I could be wrong about that. Here we go. Home groups. This is under home groups. Brett's and Ann Harvey are hosting a group for families focused on those who have adopted children or foster care families, but all families are welcome. 2 (53m 19s): They will meet twice a month on Sundays at 5:00 PM. So that's a home group at the Harvey's. I believe they're in Nipomo. And so that if, Hm, no, it is an age. Okay, good. So all of this information is on our website. Also Jim and ginger Raman host a home group on Wednesdays at seven o'clock in a row Grandy Kurt and Andy Saltzman will be hosting a home group for parents of teens. They will meet on Wednesdays at the same time as youth group. So that's happening. Scott and Amy Goodman hosts a home group on Thursdays at 6:00 PM and a Pomo. They are currently setting through the book of Luke, Carol, Gary and Carol when hosts a home group on Thursdays at 6:30 PM in AIG, Matt and Stephanie list, we'll be hosting a group for families meeting twice a month on Sundays from four to seven for worship potluck, dinner, fellowship, and sermon discussion. 2 (54m 9s): Josh and Christine Erdmann will be hosting a group setting the Bible Bible school on wheels classes. So the, the stuff that we've been teaching through midweek for the last few years, they will meet on Tuesdays at six 30 for discussion study and fellowship. And they're in a Pomo. Seth and Carrie McMillan will be leading financial peace university. Ron already talked about that biblical money principles that teach you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt, spend wisely and save for your future. 3 (54m 42s): They meet in the Pomo. Our 2 (54m 44s): Foundations class. This session will be the survey. The Bible taught by Bruce Wilkinson. That will be Sunday mornings at nine o'clock. And then we have a weekly prayer group that meets Thursday mornings at eight o'clock in the loft. So that's home groups and the prayer prayer group. And then there's also men's groups. Jim Erickson leads a early morning men's Bible study, which meets Thursday mornings at six 15 currently studying the book of Philippians. So that's happening Thursday, six 15, Dave Workman leads a men's Bible study and prayer group. They meet on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM here at the church. The pure desire groups for men who are seeking sexual purity. 2 (55m 28s): They meet on Mondays at 6:30 PM, really all over this campus on Mondays age specific, the young professional groups, they call themselves the GoPros, the unprofessional group for ages 22 to 39 meets twice a month on Mondays at 7:00 PM. And we'll be setting through a book of the Bible. The college group meets on Friday evenings at 6:00 PM in various homes in the five cities area. So that's college and yo pros. And then you've got women's groups. Our morning, ladies Bible study has led by Jean and Nate. They meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM and we'll be setting the book of second Peter. And they meet, I believe in the loft. 2 (56m 8s): Jen Hayden leads a young women's Bible study for those, between the ages of 25 and 40. The group meets on Tuesdays at 6:45 PM. And then the good yarn club meets for fellowship and yarn crafting on the second Saturday of each month, 5:00 PM also there's clubs, five, six for fifth and sixth graders. I think there were like 28 or so fifth and sixth graders this week. There's junior high and high school. There's all kinds of stuff going on. There's journey groups that are already happening. So they're not really open for newcomers at this point, but there's journey groups for men and for women that are also happening. And you'll be up to speed on those. When those restart soon, there's just so many opportunities. 2 (56m 49s): I'm guessing, I'm guessing. Did anybody count? I told you not to count. Good job. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. I was close 3 (57m 8s): 18. 2 (57m 10s): Plus the groups that are already going puts us probably close to 20 to 23 groups happening during the week. So plenty of opportunity for people of all ages, male and female, you guys are welcome to, to check those things out there on our website. Also, you can send them to be a part there's a kind of a little signup, fair outside. You can send it to be a part of ministries within the church. How many, how many I'm going to have you guys stand? How many are work have are working with kids in the church. If you're working with kids, go and stand up all over the campus. If you're working with kids. So that would be, that would be nursery through high school. 2 (57m 52s): All right. Nurses, your high school. What about the college and young adults? How many are working with colleges? Young adults. If you're doing that, go ahead and stand up. What about women's groups? If you're working with women's groups, go ahead and stand up. No, stay standing, stay standing. There we go. There we go. Sorry. I didn't make that clear also. Okay. What if you're working with men groups, go ahead and stand up. Jim. That would include you. Go ahead and stand up. 3 (58m 18s): There we go. There we go. 2 (58m 22s): Men's women's kids. Prayer. How many are involved in prayer? The ministry of the church. Go ahead and stand up. 3 (58m 30s): What about 2 (58m 32s): Para church ministry? Whether you're involved in a ministry outside of the church where you're involved in like jail or convalescent home, or you're involved in some kind of street ministry where you're involved in doing some kind of ministry throughout 3 (58m 47s): The week. What 2 (58m 49s): If you, there we go. Go ahead. Yeah. What if you take in little tiny babies and nurture them and love on them? If that's you go ahead and stand up. Cause that's a killer ministry. What if you're going to stand up? If you've got a foster your care ministry, there are so many things. What have I missed cleaning? What if you're a part of the cleaning team? Go, go ahead and stand up. Jolene cleaning. I knew I was, I should've made a list. If you're a part of the cleaning team, go ahead and stand up. If you're a part of the music ministry, go in and stand up music, meeting tech. So that'd be a tech team. You guys can stand up. If you're a part of the maintenance team here at harvest shirts, go ahead and stand up all over the campus. 2 (59m 35s): What else? Safety team. If you're part of the safety team, all of it, we make me list for a second service. Also, if you're a part of the coffee ministry of harvest yards, go ahead and stand up. Emmy. You should be standing up for women's stuff. There we go. Don't make me call you out. If you're a part of men's ministry, that would be you guys because you're, you're helping with men's breakfast stuff. Greeters. If you're a greeter, go ahead and stand up. If you're an usher, go and stand up. Info center. Sunday setup team 3 (1h 0m 13s): Jolene is my helpmate. She's better 2 (1h 0m 16s): Than I am smarter than I am. We're capable. She writes my sermons, just get it. She had to do that, all that to say there's a ton of people doing a ton of things all over. It takes literally a couple of hundred volunteers. Let's go ahead. Now, everybody stand up now. Thanks for standing. It takes literally like 200 to 250 volunteers. They do everything it needs to be done around the church. So even with all of these people signed up and serving, we still have more people in needed to serve. And so if you want to be a part of any of those things that we talked about, you can go out to the sign up, fair out there and be a part of that. So shall we worship some more? This is why I cut my message off a little early. 2 (1h 0m 57s): Cause I knew I'd be doing all of this. So Lord, as we worship be glorified, we pray in Jesus name. Amen. Let's sing. 4 (1h 1m 4s): Now if you breathe, if you can breathe in here, please stand up. If you can breathe. 0 (1h 1m 42s): That is Jesus, God, we worship you in this place. 0 (1h 10m 12s): Lord, we thank you for the service this morning. God, I pray that as we go outward that we would find moments to honor you God, that we would find moments to pause in our day and just ask you, ask him, call on the holy spirit. Lord, we worship you. We praise you in your most precious name. We pray. Amen. If you need prayer, make your way forward. We have an amazing team of friends. Have a wonderful day.

Leslie Lucy   – The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 072 Building Confidence in Children Leslie did not start out as a preschool owner. In fact, she worked in the medical field as a surgical assistant until the age of 35, when she heard a sermon by Bruce Wilkinson that changed the course of her life. The book “The Dream Giver” explains why we have a dream and how God wants us to follow that dream to fulfill His purpose in our lives. While raising three children, Leslie realized that her passion was to be in childcare. She took a leap of faith and started her own home daycare. When she realized her true calling, “to change the way we do preschool,” she went to Saddleback College to get her education in Early Childhood Development. In 2003, Leslie was led to launch a pilot program at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, where the Orange Tree Teaching system was put together. Soon after, Leslie launched Orange Tree Corp in Lake Forest as its first location. In 2011, Orange Tree opened its second location in Newport Beach and is currently extending the third branch in Costa Mesa, slated to open in September 2021. Through Orange Tree, Leslie has changed the way we do preschool. She believes that her system will be implemented in preschools throughout the world and not just at Orange Tree. Contrary to what most schools advocate for, which is “new and fresh,” Leslie believes in good old-fashioned practice and repetition. She believes that it is crucial to teach kids perseverance and life skills that will equip them to overcome challenges and come out the other side victorious. In that way, she combines Classical education and skills training while making it fun for the kids, which helps them develop a love for learning. Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Leslie Lucy about building confidence in children. Here is what to expect on this week's show: ●    How the Orange Tree system advocates for practice, repetition, and mastery. ●    Why you have to make your lessons fun when you're teaching children.  ●    How kids need to learn how to practice and persevere for mastery. ●    Why young kids with too many choices can feel burdened with responsibilities. ●    Why many pre-schools aren't preparing children for school or the real world.   Connect with Leslie: Links Mentioned: orangetreechristianpreschool.com Guest Contact Info: Instagram @orangetreechristian Facebook facebook.com/lplucy Follow Rebecca Greene Blog whinypaluza.com Book bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram @becgreene5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a dream inside each one of us, but too often we hesitate because of fear or doubt or outside influences. None of those is a good reason to not go for it. What is it you are dreaming about? What's holding you back? In this episode Diana shares insights from “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkinson to help inspire you and what God put in your heart! More from Diana at www.rympodcast.com –get additional resources to help you on your own journey to renew your mind.

What is it like to attend a Catholic seminary as a young, Black man? Fr. Bruce Wilkinson shares his personal and traumatic experience from the 1970s when he made the courageous decision to dedicate his life to God. He was the only Black man in his seminary. Then he was told to leave. Gloria discusses the importance of human formation at Catholic seminaries: "We need young priests to cry with us. We need them to listen. We need them to be interested in what we're saying. We need them to be unafraid. We need them to join us in the struggle for justice and respect for the human person." Read Fr. Bruce's story here Please support my show by subscribing to America! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father Bruce Wilkinson is a friend I have met in Atlanta Georgia who I enjoy having conversations with about everyday life. We share many interests including our love for cats, musical theater, science and GOD. In this episode, he shares his story about his CALLING and the random way the church was introduced back into his life through a drunken game of Poker. He also shares his love for science and astronomy and how he developed an understanding and a relationship with both science and religion. Father Bruce is also in the process of being published for a couple of papers he wrote for the community which we did not get into in this episode, but we will definitely go live on Instagram when that gets released so we can talk about it further. He is a beautiful person who has shown me that God can speak to all of us through normal every day life and that it doesn't have to take a "splitting of the Red Sea" moment for us to notice His presence and Blessings. You may follow and connect with him on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram: @padreinatlanta Twitter: @PadreInAtlanta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.wilkinson.90 Please like and subscribe this channel if you enjoyed this episode and share with friends. You may access the other podcast links on Spotify and Apple Podcast here. If you are on Apple Podcast, feel free to leave a review! Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/DarkHorse_Matters

Bruce Wilkinson and George Hawes join Sam Roberts and discuss a whole bunch of players that are going to be crucial for your Fantasy Rugby Draft season: - Studs - Busts - Sleepers/breakouts - Injuries - Strategy with international players - Average Draft Position - Handcuffs - Kickoff Blitz leagues start date? @fantasyrugdraft @FRugbyGeek @samrobertsrugby If you'd like to play fantasy rugby draft then head to http://www.fantasyrugbydraft.com/ and join or create a league with your mates. Can you handle the pressure of the live online draft?

Bruce Wilkinson and George Hawes join Sam Roberts and discuss the launch of the new Fantasy Rugby Draft season: - Kickoff Blitz Leagues - Players changing position - Manager PRO and rankings - Draft observations including internationals consideration - Some sneaky strategy tips to dominate draft day and beyond @fantasyrugdraft @FRugbyGeek @samrobertsrugby If you'd like to play fantasy rugby draft then head to http://www.fantasyrugbydraft.com/ and join or create a league with your mates. Can you handle the pressure of the live online draft?

In this episode, I talk about my decision to serve a mission and the nearly 3 year process of receiving personal revelation. References: The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson - definitely in my top 30 recommended books!