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Send us a textIn a world full of assumptions about Jesus, how do we move beyond information and into genuine relationship? In this episode, we explore what it means to really know Jesus—not just know about Him.Many claim Jesus but don't truly know Him (Matt. 7:22–23). Jesus invites us into relationship, not religion (John 15:15; Philippians 3:10). Knowledge without intimacy can still lead to rejection (Luke 6:46). Read His story, talk to Him, obey Him, worship Him, and walk with His people.Challenge:Spend one week reading a chapter a day from John. Each time, ask: What does this teach me about Jesus=====Searching for answers to life's questions? Need help finding a church? Drop us a line. We would love to help you find a congregation that practices the love of Christ. The Extra Mile Podcast is a work of Milwaukee Ave Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX. Assembly times:9:30 AM - Classes for all ages10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Assembly5:00 PM - Sunday Evening Assembly7:00 PM - Wednesday Evening AssemblyEmail us:  the.emile.pod@gmail.comInstagram: @extramilepodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/546CHn6Qvdh807yhYC5sHL?si=j6-jHRTiRh6_Non9E9URagApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extra-mile-podcast/id1550189689Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjgwNTI1LnJzcwWe would love to hear from you! Email: the.emile.pod@gmail.com Instagram: @extramilepodcast

Muscle Smashes Cancer Podcast || Subscribe to Vitality Explorers on SubstackFIVE PRIMARY POINTS of the PODCAST1. Red Light Therapy May Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes* A groundbreaking study found that red light therapy (670 nm wavelength) lowered blood sugar spikes by 7.5% and overall glucose elevation by 27.7% after consuming glucose.* The proposed mechanism: Red light stimulates mitochondria, increasing ATP production, which enhances glucose metabolism.* Implication: This could be a non-invasive way to help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce risks of diabetes and inflammation.2. Unlocking Your Best Life: Four Transformative Lessons* Vitality is a Skill: Like a muscle, you can train and optimize your vitality through daily habits.* Bet on Yourself: Decide to be the hero of your own story and take action despite uncertainty.* Time & Relationships Are Your Greatest Assets: Prioritize deep connections and forgiveness—freeing mental energy for growth.* Muscle is Medicine: Stronger legs predict better brain health. Exercise enhances physical and mental resilience.3. Vitamin D is Critical for Arthritis and Pain Management* Research shows low vitamin D levels are linked to worse arthritis symptoms, increased pain, and more inflammation.* Ideal Vitamin D levels (40-50 ng/mL) are associated with lower pain and slower disease progression.* Call to action: Get your vitamin D levels tested and optimize them to protect joint health.4. The Power of Red Light Therapy Beyond Blood Sugar* Photobiomodulation (PBM) research shows promising results for:* Muscle Performance & Recovery: PBM enhances muscle strength and reduces fatigue, especially in older adults.* Pain Relief: PBM reduces neuropathic and acute pain by influencing immune responses.* Wound Healing: A new wearable LED patch combining red and blue light shows faster healing and reduced infections.* The potential for treating neurological conditions, male infertility, and eye health is also emerging.5. Vitality Action Challenge: Define Your Purpose* Inspired by Dolly Parton's quote, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”* Challenge: Spend 1,000 seconds (≈17 minutes) today reflecting on your purpose.* Take ownership of your time, attention, and future goals—and commit to making one bold, intentional move toward vitality today.

The Battlefield Of The Mind #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Battlefield of the Mind: Guarding Your Thoughts "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." - Proverbs 4:23 #ThoughtLife #RenewYourMind #SpiritualGrowth In the quietness of solitude, our thoughts become our closest companions. Like David who meditated day and night on God's law, or like Daniel who purposed in his heart not to defile himself, what we think when we're alone shapes who we become in public. Consider how many mighty men fell in Scripture not from external attacks, but from unguarded thoughts: - David's wandering eyes led to wandering thoughts (2 Samuel 11:2) - Solomon's heart turned away through internal compromise (1 Kings 11:4) - Ananias and Sapphira conceived their deception in private (Acts 5:3) The battlefield isn't primarily in our circumstances but in our minds. "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). When alone, our thoughts either fortify our faith or undermine our foundation. God's Strategy for Thought Management: 1. "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God" (2 Corinthians 10:5) 2. "Whatsoever things are true... think on these things" (Philippians 4:8) 3. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom" (Colossians 3:16) Prayer Point: Heavenly Father, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Guard my thoughts when I'm alone, knowing they shape who I become. Let Your Word be my meditation day and night. In Jesus' name, Amen. Today's Challenge: - Spend 15 minutes in complete silence - Write down every thought that comes to mind - Compare these thoughts to Philippians 4:8's standard - Replace any negative thoughts with specific Scripture verses Remember: The most important conversations you have are the ones with yourself when no one else is listening. Make sure God's truth is louder than your doubts. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Don't forget the Episode Guide Download for THIS episode! Download it for free to interact with Scripture for yourself. Something is keeping us from being a light in our world. A question asked in for KING+COUNTRY's song "What Are We Waiting For?" inspired me to explore what the Bible says about light and our identity as Christ followers to be light. Join me on a journey through the Old and New Testaments to glimpse what we're up against as children of light and how to overcome the darkness. What are you waiting for?   In this episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in context Study a topic Review section titles Episode Guide Download Looking at "light" from a biblical worldview God made a distinction between light and darkness in creation - Genesis 1:2-5 God made a spiritual distinction between light and darkness - Isaiah 60:1-3 Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness - John 1:4-5, John 1:12 The darkness doesn't want to be overcome - John 3:19-20 Before Christ, not only did we love darkness, we WERE darkness - Ephesians 5:8-9 We have an enemy that stands against the light - 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 In Christ, we are delivered from the domain of darkness - Colossians 1:13 How should we respond? Shine - Luke 8:16 Walk as children of light - Ephesians 5:8-9 Confess our sin - 1 John 1:5-10 Other episodes that study 1 John Episode 447 Episode 455 Episode 457 Episode 464   Our transformation cannot happen apart from Christ. You cannot will yourself to become light without the life and light of Christ.   Additional Resources "What Are We Waiting For" by for KING+COUNTRY Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com The heart behind the album "What Are We Waiting For?" by for KING+COUNTRY - WayFM YouTube Interview "How Do I Walk in the Light?" - A Look at the Book lab My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link This Week's Challenge Spend some time studying the topic of light in the whole of Scripture. Feel free to use the verses listed in the show notes as a starting point, but I encourage you to find even more. The Bible has a lot to say about light and darkness. Consider what Scripture has to say about Jesus being light. Note what Scripture has to say about followers of Christ as it relates to being light and walking in the light.

In his song "Good Lord," David Leonard sings about looking back to see all that God has done, which provides the foundation for his declaration about the goodness of God. This is a celebrated practice throughout Scripture. This week we soak in a Psalm of Remembrance and learn the value of remembering and rehearsing the goodness of God. In this episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in context Listen to an audio version of the text Read aloud Repetition Make a list Start with God Follow the cross-references Looking for the songwriter's purpose - Psalm 78:1-4 The types of Psalms found in Scripture Psalm 78 as a didactic psalm - intended to instruct Reasons to teach our children/others the truths of Scripture - Psalm 78:5-8 Following the cross-references to the historical narrative summarized in Psalm 78 Three times the psalmist highlights the people testing God - Psalm 78:18, Psalm 78:41, Psalm 78:56) How when we test God in our hearts, it often comes from a false narrative The root of the testing was unbelief and a lack of trust in His saving power - Psalm 78:21-22 Another reason the people tested God -- they did not remember His power or the day when He redeemed them - Psalm 78:40-42 A warning to remind us that remembering what God has done is not enough - Psalm 78:35-37   Why did they test God? Because they did not remember His power or the day when He redeemed them.     More Than a Song Playlist Additional Resources Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com I didn't use them on the podcast, but the questions in the call out box in Psalm 78 in the Experiencing God Study Bible were so good Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament - Amazon Paid Link My new favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link This Week's Challenge Spend some time in Psalm 78 this week. Read and listen to it repetitively before interacting with the text. When you sit down to interact with the text, start with God. What can you learn about his character, conduct, and concerns? Heed this Psalm's warnings and respond to the instruction to look back and remember God's "glorious deeds, His might, and the wonders He has done." He is a Good Lord. And by all means, share what you've learned with a friend so that the next generation can respond with steadfast hearts and faithful lives.

There is such a sense of expectancy in the Christmas season. We hope our gifts for others are “just right,” we hope everyone gets along at our various gatherings, we hope to make lasting and meaningful memories, and sometimes we hope for that perfect gift. Before Jesus came the first time, all of creation hoped for God to send the One that would rescue the world. Kari Jobe's song, “When Hope Came Down,” calls us to examine Christ, who “came down” to do the will of the Father. You and I are included in Father God's plan. This week we see the express purpose of Hope coming down. In this episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Repetition Reading in a variety of translations Listening to an audio version of Scripture Reading aloud Sharing with friends Asking questions The account of the angels lifting up their voices  – Luke 2:1-21 The desperate plea for God to “rend the heavens and come down” – Isaiah 64:1 Jesus declares that he “came down from heaven” – John 6:38 Jesus gets to the heart of the motives of the people – John 6:25-27 Matthew Henry's commentary comments that the people weren't seeking good doctrine, but full bellies Jesus' challenge to us to focus on the eternal, not the temporal – John 6:27 The people's limited understanding of the purpose of manna from heaven – John 6:25-31 Jesus defining the foreshadowing of manna from heaven – John 6:32-33 Discovering the purpose of the true Bread of Heaven – John 6:32-40 Application questions: What does God want me to think/understand? What does God want me to believe? What does God want me to desire? What does God want me to do? Additional Resources Purchase the album or single on Amazon Lyrics and chords Advent Resources Come, Lord Jesus: The Weight of Waiting by Kris Camealy The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp The Adventure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in Our Holiday Traditions by Lisa Welchel This Week's Challenge Spend some time in John 6, where we see an exchange between Jesus and a crowd seeking after Him. Jesus declares that He “came down from heaven” for a purpose. Read all about it for yourself and then ask yourself the application questions: What does God want me to think/understand? What does God want me to believe? What does God want me to desire? What does God want me to do?

Welcome to the Weaving Magick Podcast!Happy PRIDE Month Magick Weavers! In this episode, we interview Nova Luna, a non-binary queer advocate.  Luna takes us on an expansive conversation about the AFAB (Assigned Female At Birth) experience, the matriarchy of paganism and how it is perceived by our patriarchal society, their journey of exploring their identity as gender queer and SO MUCH MORE. Luna is an ancient soul full of so much wisdom and we were honored to have them on the podcast! Are ready to explore feminine + masculine energy and the concept of embracing ALL of yourself.It is time to throw out this idea that we are not enough or that we are an imposter. You are worthy!You can find Luna on their IG or TikTok to learn more about LGBTQ+ topics, the reality of being disabled and their beautiful art!This Week's Challenge:  Spend 15 minutes a week to do intuitive writing.We would love to create magick with you in our Weaving Magick Community!Connect with us on our Weaving Magick socials:InstagramTikTokTwitterYoutubeTo get to know Tara:InstagramTikTokTo get to know Alyssa:InstagramTikTok Support the show

JUDGES: A Faithful God in a Broken World "Gideon: Obedient Faith in a Powerful God" (Judges 6:36-7:25)For bulletin in PDF form click here.Introduction: Finding God's Will (January 7, 12, 2020) Message SlidesGod's Will - Jen WilkenImpressions - SchreinerThe Requests of Weak Faith (6:36-40)Weak faith requires a confirmation from God. Strong faith unhesitatingly obeys; first time, every time.First Cut - Willingness (7:1-3)The Lord makes certain that we cannotget the credit for our own salvation.Second Cut - Preparedness (7:4-8)The Lord makes certain that participants in the battleare willing and prepared.Assurance from the Lord (7:9-14)The Lord gives us assurance of victory through His strength.Response: Worship and Obedience (7:15-16)Worship and Obedience arethe only reasonable response to God's assurances.Victory (7:17-25)The Lord always delivers on the promises He makes,regardless of the size of our opposition and our dubious spiritual condition. The Lord graciously, and patiently provides us with assurances and victory through His powerful strength.Next Steps • Truth: The Lord is gracious and discloses His will in His Word.• Warning: We are treading on dangerous ground when we "put out fleeces".• Challenge: Spend more time obeying what you know to be God's will then looking for assurances.This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Judges 6:36-40•. Tuesday - Judges 7:1-8•. Wednesday - Judges 7:9-14•. Thursday - Judges 7:15-25•. Friday - Judges 8:1-35Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God's best for one another. Home Church Questions• Read Judges 6:36-7:25 again.• What stands out in this passage or from the message?• What challenges have you faced in "finding" God's will over the years?• What challenges have you faced in "following" God's will over the years?• What has been your traditional understanding of "putting out a fleece"?• Slow down and think about it. In what ways does our approach to God's will often seem more "pagan" than "biblical"?• God goes out of His way to make sure He alone gets the credit for His victories. How have you seen that play out in your life? (Hints: Marriage, Children, Jobs, Friends)• How has God worked with your own weak or cautious faith over the years?FinancesWeekly Budget 28,846Giving For 02/06 32,363Giving For 02/13 29,157YTD Budget 951,923YTD Giving 1,149,925 OVER/UNDER 198,001 Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,535,065Received-to-date 1,629,207 Partnering in the Gospel In this year's focus with "Partners in the Gospel" we want each Missionary Partner visiting Conway to feel welcomed while getting a little "taste" of Conway. If you would like to be a part of that, take a tag, or tags, from the Missionary Tree in the Atrium with items listed on the back and return the items by February 27. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect” section of your bulletin, tear it off, and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Next college and Young AdultsJoin our new college pastor, Andrew Stauffer, tonight here at Fellowship, 6:00 p.m. for dinner, fellowship, and teaching. We are getting together in the NEXT room, located on the 2nd floor. For more information email astauffer@fellowshipconway.org or text to 330-314-2755. GriefShare | March 17 - JUne 9 | 6-8:00 p.m.GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly here at Fellowship Thursday evenings, 6-8:00 p. m. You'll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an "oasis" on your long journey through grief. The 12-week class is $20 and will be March 17-June 9. For more information contact Joe and Mary Garner at 469-556-8962, or register at fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Getting Equipped At Fellowship | March 7 | 6:00 p.m.Following the success of the first Prayer Course, these five sessions go deeper, provoking honest conversation around the most challenging and most personal questions we all ask about prayer. This course has video instruction, small group discussion, and practical tools to aid your prayer journey. Michelle Robinson will lead this course on Monday evenings in the Fireside Room. To register go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Experience a taste of Downline Conway at Preview NightAttendees will get to experience a taste of the Downline Institute as Renaut van der Riet teaches a section of Ephesians. There will also be an opportunity to hear from Downline staff and alumni. Downline Conway Preview Night is Monday, February 28th from 6:45-8:15 p.m. in the Elementary Worship Room upstairs at Fellowship Conway. Call or text Chris at 870-403-6007 for more information or questions. RSVP at https://downlineconwayfeb2022preview.eventbrite.com. Afghan Resettlement UpdateOur team continues to take steps towards bringing a refugee family to Conway. Would you please be praying over the logistics, the process, and for the family God is preparing for Fellowship to help transition to their new life in Arkansas?

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Hello and welcome back to The Conscious Cafe! Today marks Days Twelve and Thirteen of the 30 day challenge, Joy to the Soul. Each day, I will be detailing my experiences and answers to the prompts, and I hope you will join me!  Want to join me on the journey? Sign up here: Join the 30-Day Experience:​Joy to the Soul (ck.page) Here are the Day Twelve prompts if you want to follow along:Journal Prompt: Look back at the common thread you identified yesterday. Do an SOC, and see if you have any breakthroughs on where it came from, how it can be healed, and how it is effecting your life right now.Gratitude Prompt: Write down something that made you laugh recently.Mantra: I am enough, and everything is as it should be.Quotes: How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. -Rupi KaurI couldn't heal because I kept pretending I wasn't hurt. -UnknownYou're a fighter. Look at everything you've overcome. Don't give up now. -Olivia BensonQuestion: What area of your life needs to be healed the most?(These questions aren't meant to have direct answers. They are meant to feed your brain, to open you up to the possibilities of self-care. Sometimes when we introduce our brain to a question, the answer naturally comes a few days later. Just contemplate the question, but don't be discouraged if there is not an immediate answer).Challenge: Spend 10 minutes doing something that makes you laugh- watch funny animal videos, turn on your favorite rom com, chase your dog around the house, anything.And here are the Day Thirteen prompts: Journal Prompt: Take a look at your second limiting belief. How is it affecting your life?Gratitude Prompt: Call, text, email, or write to a family member to tell them how much you love them (Yes, pets count).Mantra: I am letting go of the old to make room for the new. I am stepping into my highest self.Quotes: Keep your face towards the sunshine, and the shadows will always fall behind you. -UnknownBreathe, darling. This is a chapter, not your whole story. S.C. LourieThe same light you see in others is shining within you, too. MHNQuestion: If you had one word for your dominant emotion right now, what would it be? If you have a word you would rather be feeling, spend today finding small ways to switch them out.(These questions aren't meant to have direct answers. They are meant to feed your brain, to open you up to the possibilities of self-care. Sometimes when we introduce our brain to a question, the answer naturally comes a few days later. Just contemplate the question, but don't be discouraged if there is not an immediate answer).Challenge: Spend 20 minutes in nature- even if that means looking at nature pictures on Pinterest.Let's journey Into The Deep, together. Find me on: Instagram: ☁️ Izzy ☁️ (@izzy.intothedeep) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Consciousness, Spirituality, and The Human Experience: Into The Deep | Facebook Website: Home - Into The Deep (welcometothedeep.com) Newsletter: Collectively Quantum (list-manage.com) Email: isabel@welcometothedeep.com

Hello and welcome back to The Conscious Cafe! Today marks Day Six of the 30 day challenge, Joy to the Soul. Each day, I will be detailing my experiences and answers to the prompts, and I hope you will join me!  Want to join me on the journey? Sign up here: Join the 30-Day Experience:​Joy to the Soul (ck.page)  Here are the Day Six prompts if you want to follow along:Journal Prompt: Write a letter to your younger self, the one you were when you first held onto your limiting belief. (This prompt is one of my favorites, but it can be extremely intense and emotional, so be sure to take care of yourself through this process).Gratitude Prompt: Think about what you favorite thing to do was when you were younger.Mantra: Inhale the present, exhale the past. I am releasing what was before and stepping into the now.Quotes: When your past calls, don't answer. It has nothing new to say. -UnknownStop shrinking yourself to fit into places you've outgrown. -UnknownIf you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down. -BuddhaQuestion: What is the most nourishing thing I can do for myself today? (Go do it.)Challenge: Spend five minutes or more doing what you loved to do as a kid.Let's journey Into The Deep, together. Find me on: Instagram: ☁️ Izzy ☁️ (@izzy.intothedeep) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Consciousness, Spirituality, and The Human Experience: Into The Deep | Facebook Website: Home - Into The Deep (welcometothedeep.com) Newsletter: Collectively Quantum (list-manage.com) Email: isabel@welcometothedeep.com

Hello and welcome back to The Conscious Cafe! Today marks Day Four of the 30 day challenge, Joy to the Soul. Each day, I will be detailing my experiences and answers to the prompts, and I hope you will join me!Want to join me on the journey? Sign up here: Join the 30-Day Experience:​Joy to the Soul (ck.page)Here are the Day Four prompts if you want to follow along:Journal Prompt: Using your limiting belief from yesterday, write about what events led to this belief. List out as many as you can, and try to find the earliest one. Take care of yourself after this; this exercise can be intense.Gratitude Prompt: Recall three memories that always make you smile.Mantra: I am safe. I am loved. I am enough.Quotes: If you spend most of your life in your head… make it a nice place to be. -UnknownYou've got to learn to leave the table when love is no longer being served. -Nina SimoneIn the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself. -Deepak ChopraQuestion: What do I need to know today?(These questions aren't meant to have direct answers. Sometimes when we introduce our brain to a question, the answer naturally comes a few days later. Just contemplate the question, but don't be discouraged if there is not an immediate answer).Challenge: Spend 20 minutes reading an inspirational book. I highly recommend 101 Essays to Change the Way You ThinkLet's journey Into The Deep, together. Find me on:Instagram: ☁️ Izzy ☁️ (@izzy.intothedeep) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: Consciousness, Spirituality, and The Human Experience: Into The Deep | FacebookWebsite: Home - Into The Deep (welcometothedeep.com)Newsletter: Collectively Quantum (list-manage.com)Email: isabel@welcometothedeep.com

Trust is not always an easy thing to do. Sometimes we wrongly assign character to someone because of the actions of another. It would be a shame to assign character to God based on our interactions with people. In their song, "I Will Trust My Saviour Jesus," City Alight reminds us of many reasons we can and should trust Him. The psalms teach us much about the trustworthy nature of our God as well. Join me as we explore Psalm 33 together. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Explore a topic Consult an outside resource Make a list The 30 Day Music Challenge The live conversation I had with Joel Arcieri and Vince Wright - YouTube Recording Exploring a new topic in an area of Scripture you have been sitting in How Scripture is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12) AND we are constantly growing in maturity and perspective Being willing to dig for insight like treasure - Proverbs 2:3-4 Psalm 33 beginning and ending with trusting God - Psalm 33:4, Psalm 33:21 How we can trust everything God does - Psalm 33:1-5 Exploring the activities of God recorded by the psalmist in Psalm 33 How we can trust what God does because He is our creator and designer and His creation is good Consulting an outside resource - Reformation Study Bible The joy and inheritance for the people of God God as all-knowing How we often trust external things that don't have the power to save completely like God does Trusting in the name (and thus the character) of God as revealed in Scripture Enjoy the official live performance below. More Than a Song Playlist Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - CityAlight.com This Week's Challenge Spend some time in Psalm 33 this week. Maybe listen to an audio version of it every morning and then choose a day to interact with the text. Consider what the psalm teaches us about the actions of God and the character of God. Ponder why His actions and character should cause you to place your trust in Him. And in the words of Apostle Paul in Romans 15:3, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Throughout the ages, people have scoffed at God and His ways. Some claim He isn't powerful enough, or close enough, or real enough. These scoffers think they have it all figured out and don't believe that Jesus is relevant, much less coming back. TobyMac's song "Help Is On The Way" inspired me to sit in a letter from Peter. I think you'll see a lot of similarities between scoffers in Peter's day and our own. Join me as we explore Scripture to gain perspective and marching orders as we continue to await God's perfect plan for the future. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in context Read repetitively Listen to an audio version of the text Follow the cross-references The 30 Day Music Challenge The Lord is not late and he stands by what He claims - 2 Peter 3:8 Using BITEs to create habits of consistency in your Bible time - download a free resource as a guide to help you this week How developing habits OVER TIME will produce spiritual health An overview of 2 Peter - Bible Project What the scoffers INSIDE THE CHURCH in Peter's day were claiming You made this up There won't be any consequences Jesus isn't coming back How the Old Testament is relevant for pointing to New Testament realities - 2 Peter 3:1-3 Following the cross-reference about Christ's return to a parable - 2 Peter 3:4 and Matthew 25:1-13 Recognizing the power of God's Word - 2 Peter 3:5-7 Following the cross-reference to a psalm of Moses - 2 Peter 3:8-9 and Psalm 90 How God isn't slow, He's patient - 2 Peter 3:9 How we should live in light of God's patient, but imminent return - 2 Peter 3:14-15 and 2 Peter 3:17-18 Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - EssentialWorship.com Story behind the song - KLove.com This Week's Challenge Spend some time 2 Peter this week. If you want a guide to walk you through this letter, go to michellenezat.com/391download, and I'll send you suggestions for 7 days of interacting with 2 Peter. Build consistency in your time in God's Word. And remember, don't lose your balance. The patience of the Lord should bring you peace and stability as you continue to grow in the knowledge and grace of Jesus.

There is a magical and terrifying place described in Scripture. It is the throne room of heaven where fantastical creatures proclaim the holiness of God, and crowned elders fall at His feet in worship. Influence Music's song "Glory, Honor, Power" brings us through the door of heaven with Jesus and John. May we leave changed. Let's take an unforgettable trip to the throne room of God in Revelation 4. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Listen to epic music while reading/studying Scripture Meditate on Scripture Slow down Use your imagination Consult an outside resource Consider the opposite The 30 Day Music Challenge Another episode where we discuss Revelation 4 - Episode 369 Imagining each detail of the throne room What jasper and carnelian look like as mentioned in Revelation 4:3 A quick reference to the 5 heavenly crowns mentioned in the New Testament - GotQuestions.org Article What the "seven torches which are the seven spirits of God" might mean - GotQuestions.org Article How the only reason we exist is that it was God's will to create us Considering the opposite of glory, honor, and power Looking at the word picture of the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18:1-12 Recognizing that we could never adore a God that isn't worthy of all glory, honor, and power Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - WorshipTogether.com Influence Music Artist Profile - NewReleaseToday.com This Week's Challenge Spend some time in Revelation chapter 4. Go slow. Imagine the scene. It is a dramatic scene, so I don't think you can "overdo it" in your conceptualization. Once you really have the throne room and what is going on there firmly in your mind, ask God to reveal how that should change the way you think.

I love to talk about Jesus. There's a lot to say about Him. If we spent our entire lives plumbing the depths of Scripture, we would never come to an end. This is why I love Anne Wilson's new song, "My Jesus." She gives me a reason to talk about Him a little more. Join me this week as we explore Christ's deity and humanity. In this episode, I discuss:   Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read larger chunks of Scripture Consult outside resources Meditation Make a list Look up definitions Read in various translations Read in context The 30 Day Music Challenge How the study of Christ is known as Christology How we can't cover everything about Jesus in 20 minutes - John 21:25 How the creeds were ways to affirm core beliefs The Apostles Creed The Nicene Creed Learning to understand that Jesus is fully God and fully man A chunk of Scripture in Colossians all about Jesus - Colossians 1:15-20 Making a list of truths about Jesus found in our focus Scripture Knowing that if you've seen Jesus you've seen the Father - John 15:8-11 Understanding that Jesus was part of creation in the beginning - John 1:1-3 Meditating on the preeminence of Christ (or not) in my own life A chunk of Scripture in Philippians all about Jesus - Philippians 2:6-8 Discovering that the humanity of Christ leads to Jesus as our example - Philippians 2:3-5 Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - WorshipTogether.com Anne Wilson artist profile - NewReleaseToday.com "What is Kenosis?" - GotQuestions.org Article This Week's Challenge Spend some time in Colossians 1 and Philippians 2 this week. Make a list of what these sections of Scripture teach us about Jesus. Then take each truth one by one and meditate on them this week.  

It's easy to get swept away by our emotions when our environment changes. Circumstances don't change God, but they may reveal Him to us in new ways. When We Are Messengers sing "Come What May," I am reminded that I can rely on God no matter what. David sings about this same thing in Psalm 23. Let's explore it together. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Repetition Read in a variety of translations Meditate on Scripture Make a list The 30 Day Music Challenge The way the bridge of our song inspired me to soak in Psalm 23 The benefits of reading repetitively Recognize new details you may have missed before Increase your ability to retell what you've read Build confidence in what you're reading Meditating on Psalm 23 by thinking deeply and imagining the various environments described in the psalm Making a list of environments in Psalm 23 Green meadows Peaceful streams Right paths Darkest valley/dark valley of death Banquet table How a shepherd does not write this psalm, but a sheep Additional water references Isaiah 49:10 Ephesians 5:25-27 Revelation 21:6 John 7:37-39 Our own roles as priests in God's kingdom - 1 Peter 2:9 Additional Resources Lyrics - New Release Today The story behind the song "Come What May" by We Are Messengers - TheChristianBeat.org Article "What Does the Bible Say About Anointing Oil?" - GotQuestions.org Article "What Does it Mean That My Cup Runneth Over?" - GotQuestions.org Article This Week's Challenge Spend some time in Psalm 23 yourself this week. Read it repetitively. Try reading it in various translations to see if details that you may have missed before jump out at you. Spend some time meditating on the text, taking into consideration the environments/circumstances described. Don't be afraid to use your imagination as you picture the scenes in your mind.

Today, as this episode of the podcast is being release, it is Good Friday. It's the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus for our sins. But the question often arises: Why is it called Good Friday? What the Jewish authorities and Romans did to Jesus was definitely not good. The suffering he endured was not good. The crown of thorns was not good. Execution by crucifixion was not good. However, the results of Christ's death are very good! Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” We should be continually aware of how important the cross is to our lives.  Every single day we should give thanks for Jesus sacrifice on the cross.  If it wasn't for the cross, today you wouldn't know God, you wouldn't have forgiveness of sins, you would be lost, you would have no hope of eternal life, you would have no peace?Today is a day to reflect, to remember, to recognize, to worship, and to give thanks for all Jesus did for us on the cross.So let me remind you of what happened today, some 2,000 years ago.History tells us a lot.  Crucifixion is a method of execution that began with the Persians some 500 years before the birth of Jesus.  And in the days of Jesus, it was the Romans that had perfected it.  And the practice of crucifixion continued in the Roman Empire until the emperor Constantine, who we believe became a Christian, put an end to it. Crucifixion – It is one of the worst means of execution ever invented. Today if a person receives capital punishment the methods used are designed for a quick death.  But crucifixion was specifically designed a slow method of death.  It was agonizing.  Sometimes the Romans would leave a person on a cross until their bloated body actually fell off the cross and onto the ground. What we know from those who have studied this from a biological standpoint is that crucifixion is slow painful death by asphyxiation.  A man after he had been beaten unmercifully, perhaps even with a cat of nine tails, like Jesus was, would be hung on a cross, and his lungs would cease to fill with air, and he would very slowly and very painfully begin to die by asphyxiation.    This was done publicly.  This was not done in obscurity.  This was done in open public areas where crowds of people gathered.  This was to shame you as much as possible and to publicly humiliate your family.  This was more than just a death sentence.  This was the stripping of all dignity.  This enabled people to spit on you, to curse at you, to throw things at you, to mock you, to make fun of you, as you were crucified naked.   This is what happened to God.  Of all the great sermons Jesus preached, of all the great miracles he did, of all the great healings he performed, the symbol of our faith is the cross.I want us to remember that Jesus was a volunteer not a victim. He knew what needed to happen and He willing suffered and laid down His life so that we could experience true life and freedom in Him. Because of the cross, sin no longer has power over us. Evil has no power over us. Sickness has no power over us. The world has no power over us. The cross of Jesus won our victory and our future is secure. On the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished.” The debt was paid, the work was accomplished, and the sacrifice was completed. The sacrifice of Jesus was sufficient to pay for the sins of every person who has ever lived, past, present, and future. This is why good Friday is a really good day. Today's Challenge: Spend some time today reflecting on the cross and what it means for your faith. Give God thanks and worship for the incredible gift of salvation that was purchased at the cross.

Sometimes you just have to be with yourself to know yourself!

Micah (micahbrooks.com) and Rochelle (micahandrochelle.com) are a Christian married couple with more than fifteen years combined church staff experience. Each episode explores topics that relate to dating, engagement, marriage, and life with kids.  Book Micah and Rochelle to speak at your church, small group, or event. Tap here to learn more. Email us. We love hearing from you and we love to respond. You can even suggest a show topic. You can do so here: micahandrochelle.com/contact In this episode, we talk about the five best things we talked about this year. We'll name which episode they came from so that you can go back and re-listen if you'd like. What a fantastic year it's been. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Micah Brooks is a full-time author and worship leader. Visit micahbrooks.com to find his books, music, t-shirts, audiobooks, and services (like touring dates, music lessons (online lessons available), lead sheets, studio recording, consulting, and graphic design). Rochelle is a full-time mom with her master's degree in professional counseling. Along with having worked on a church staff for several years, she also leads a small group in our local church.  We love your iTunes reviews! Please consider leaving one. This helps other people find our show by raising our rankings in iTunes. Thank you for your help! Remember to share this podcast with family and friends. Our goal is to be helpful. We appreciate your comments, reviews, emails, and recommendations. Submit a question or show topic at micahandrochelle.com/podcast Get all of the show notes at micahandrochelle.com/episode036 Learn about Micah and Rochelle at micahandrochelle.com Challenge: Spend more time with family and friends over the next two weeks than ever before.

In this episode I break down my formula for creating new business ideas. By simply recognizing the things you want, you're guaranteed to always have at least one customer and that's you. I also break down and debunk 3 common myths of "The Wantrepreneur" and give you a better way to start. Not to #HumbleBrag but my old boss told me that AppSumo would never work. 7 years later AppSumo reaches nearly 1 million people a week, SumoMe helps over 150k sites a day, and our company is an 8 figure business. It all started because I simply wanted free software. The Challenge: Spend today thinking of all your shower thoughts. Even the dumb ones. Full show notes at http://okdork.com/podcast/7

Try this quiz: 0 Never 1 Rarely 2 Sometimes 3 Often 4 Very OftenHow often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organization? When you have a task that requires a lot of thought how often do you avoid or delay getting started? How often are you distracted by activities or noise around you? How often do you leave your seat in meetings in which you are expected to remain seated? How often do you feel restless or figidity? How often do you have difficulty awaiting your turn in situations when turn-taking is required? If you scored 11 Harvard Medical School thinks you may have ADHD.Luke 10:38-42Are you a Mary or a Martha?Martha opened her home, Mary opened her heart. Martha was distracted by all the preparations.Mary knew the importance of resting at Jesus' feet.God did not create us for work; he created us for a relationship.Overworking can cause depression and anxiety.Matthew 11:28- “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” It is in moments of quiet devotion to God that we gain strength and character.Challenge: Spend more time sitting at Jesus' feet.

J-Life - The "with God Life - Part 2, What we love is often revealed through the way we use our TIME!, Matthew 4:1-2 - Jesus was "with God" in the wilderness! TRANSFORMATION, Mark 1:35 - Jesus was "with God" in the quiet place! COMMUNICATION, Luke 6:12 - Jesus was "with God" while making decisions! DIRECTION, Luke 22:39-43 - Jesus was "with God" in the storms! STRENGTH, CHALLENGE : Spend some time this week being alone with God in prayer., Given by Ken Adams in Newnan, GA. , on 08/25/2013.

J-Life - The "with God Life - Part 2, What we love is often revealed through the way we use our TIME!, Matthew 4:1-2 - Jesus was "with God" in the wilderness! TRANSFORMATION, Mark 1:35 - Jesus was "with God" in the quiet place! COMMUNICATION, Luke 6:12 - Jesus was "with God" while making decisions! DIRECTION, Luke 22:39-43 - Jesus was "with God" in the storms! STRENGTH, CHALLENGE : Spend some time this week being alone with God in prayer., Given by Ken Adams in Newnan, GA. , on 08/25/2013.