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Today Daily Devotional
Jesus Renews All Creation

Today Daily Devotional

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024


The creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. — Romans 8:21 Did you know that God's plan of salvation includes more than the saving of human souls? For many Christians “Jesus saves” means that Jesus saves us from our sins, and that is true—but there is also much more. Jesus came to save the whole world, all of creation. So, when Jesus comes again, the world will not be obliterated—it will be renewed. The creation will no longer be subjected to the effects of human sin. It will be renewed, purified, and made whole. At the time of our first sin, the ground itself became cursed. And throughout human history we have often been a curse to the ground and to the air and the seas as well. We often spoil and wreck God's creation rather than protecting, guarding, and cultivating it. In this situation, creation “groans” under the effects of the curse of sin. All of creation longs to be set free from this cursed state. The universe longs for Jesus to return, for his enemies to be conquered, and for his children to be revealed as his own. Then all creation will be set free, along with the children of God. O God, thank you for your solution of setting the whole world free from the curse of sin. Help us to guard and cultivate the world you came to save. Amen.

MOONSHOT ENTREPRENEUR - God-led life transformation with COURAGEOUS FAITH, STRATEGY & FINANCE
53 \\ #1 SECRET HACK to get your CUSTOMERS to ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU

MOONSHOT ENTREPRENEUR - God-led life transformation with COURAGEOUS FAITH, STRATEGY & FINANCE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 15:26


Hey my friend,   Whether we are working from home, offering our services to a wider audience, have a side hustle or are a full-on entrepreneur - We all have one thing in common: We all serve a customer base. Without a customer, there is no business. And as Christians Jesus taught us to really be different in the business space. So, today I share with you the #1 SECRET HACK to get your CUSTOMERS to ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU! If you are not doing this yet, you MUST start doing this ASAP in 2024! I pray this blesses you. Cheers, Archana   Archana Jacob Christian Business Coach, Business Woman, Entrepreneur & Investor ****** Coaching Wanna work together!? Snag a private coaching session with Archana: support@moonshot-entrepreneur.com     Check out the Website   www.moonshot-entrepreneur.com     Contact   support@moonshot-entrepreneur.com     Connect with Archana on Facebook   (Click join to be part of the Moonshot Entrepreneur Facebook Group Community)   www.facebook.com/groups/moonshotentrepreneur

For People with Bishop Rob Wright
The Power of Faith with Bishop Frank Logue

For People with Bishop Rob Wright

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 29:41 Transcription Available


Faith has the power to transform our lives as we pursue an active God! In this episode, Bishop Wright had a conversation with Bishop Frank Logue, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. They have a conversation about life, as we see it, not being about measuring up, but realizing as Christians Jesus has assured us we are enough and our call is to use our faith for God's goodness.Bishop Logue shares personal stories of his own faith both past and present and how it continues to lead him on his path with Christ. Listen in for the full conversation.The Rt. Rev. Frank S. Logue began his ministry as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia on May 30, 2020. At that time he had already served two decades in the Diocese first as a church planter and then as the assistant to the 10th bishop.Born in Montgomery, Alabama, where he lived for 6 years, Frank Logue grew up in Marietta, Georgia. A 1984 graduate of Georgia Southern University, he worked as a photographer for two small daily newspapers in Georgia— the Warner Robins Daily Sun and the Rome News-Tribune. Frank married Victoria Steele in 1985. The Logues hiked the entire 2,150-mile Appalachian Trail in a single six-month long hike in 1988. Three years later, after he worked as an Art Director for a non-profit, Frank and Victoria went full-time as freelance writer-photographers, writing books, and magazine articles. Their daughter, Griffin Logue, born in 1991 added great joy and wonder to their lives.

Uncommon Sense Podcast - Christianity and Politics
News For Christians: Jesus Revolution, Embryos, Illegal Prayer, Forced Pronouns, In-N-Out

Uncommon Sense Podcast - Christianity and Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 30:10


Often times news that interests Christians is ignored by the Propaganda Media. So we bring you what you may not have heard about but need to know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foruncommonsense/message

Hope Church Guildford
29th January 2023 | Exodus 11&12 | Passover | Stuart Parker

Hope Church Guildford

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 39:33


In Exodus chapters 11 and 12 we get the tenth and final plague and the instructions for the Passover celebration meal. Stuart explains these chapters for us and how as Christians Jesus has given new meaning to this Passover celebration in Communion. The exodus in the bible is the most referred to story and book across the rest of the bible and indeed one of the most well known stories around the world. In it God, through Moses, leads the people out of slavery and into freedom. He draws them out of Egypt, to draw them in to a relationship with Him...into hope, into freedom, into salvation, redemption and much more. Through this story, we see that God continues to do this very thing today for the people of God, His treasured possession. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - instagram.com/hopechurchguildford

Words of encouragement
There is no hybrid Christianity!

Words of encouragement

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 2:55


Christianity can not be hybrid! There is only one power source for Christians: JESUS! A kingdom divided, cannot stand!

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Kingdom Dynamics
Little Christ's. Christians. Jesus.

Kingdom Dynamics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 13:06


Christ in YOU is the hope of glory. "Glory" defined: "fullness, full expression of a thing, weight" Healed of tourette's. Arrested by God. Saved by grace. podcast www.jonathonsciola.com gather www.melbourneundergroundchurch.com learn http://kingdomdynamics.teachable.com read https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KH3RTZQ watch youtube.com/c/JonathonSciola hear anchor.fm/kingdomdynamics

Stand in the Gap Radio Podcasts
11/15/22 - Stand in the Gap Today

Stand in the Gap Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 47:37


An End Time Warning to Christians: Jesus' Last Words. We are joined by Brent Miller (Film Producer, Director, and Writer). Topics discussed include: Before the Wrath & Eating with the Enemy Overview. Two Warnings from Jesus. Lessons from Judas Iscariot – The Elephant in the Room. Application to Today.

Not Gospel Studios
#46 What About Fat Christians? [Jesus, Weight-Loss, & The Sin Of Gluttony]

Not Gospel Studios

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 22:10


 Will Jesus reject fat people who claim to be Christians but practice the sin of gluttony? We talk about weight-loss and fat Christians! Not Gospel Studio: The Podcast, Let's Talk About It!, Cliff Reacts and More! – Unapologetic Christian Commentary Cliff Williams of 7eventh Time Down and friend Chandra discuss current topics. #christianpodcast #christianity #weightloss fat christians, can christians be fat, is being fat a sin, weight loss with jesus, what does the bible say about overeating, 

The Daily Office Lectionary with Father Reid

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.-Matthew 25Scriptures this week:Sunday 148, 149, 150 v 114, 115Joshua 1:1-18 Acts 21:3-15 Mark 1:21-27Monday 25 v 9, 15Joshua 2:1-14 Rom. 11:1-12 Matt. 25:1-13Tuesday 26, 28 v 36, 39Joshua 2:15-24 Rom. 11:13-24 Matt. 25:14-30Wednesday 38 v 119:25-48Joshua 3:1-13 Rom. 11:25-36 Matt. 25:31-46Thursday 37:1-18 v 37:19-42Joshua 3:14--4:7 Rom. 12:1-8 Matt. 26:1-16Friday 31 v 35Joshua 4:19--5:1, 10-15 Rom. 12:9-21 Matt. 26:17-25Saturday 30, 32 v 42, 43Joshua 6:1-14 Rom. 13:1-7 Matt. 26:26-35#DailyOfficeLectionary #episcopal #episcopalian #Christians #Jesus #biblestudy #bible #lakeland #lakelandflorida #BookofCommonPrayer #episcopalchurch

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The Daily Office Lectionary with Father Reid

But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. -Romans 7:23 Sunday 118 v 145
Num. 21:4-9, 21-35 Acts 17:(12-21)22-34 Luke 13:10-17

 Monday 106:1-18 v 106:19-48
Num. 22:1-21 Rom. 6:12-23 Matt. 21:12-22

 Tuesday [120], 121, 122, 123 v 124, 125, 126, [127]
Num. 22:21-38 Rom. 7:1-12 Matt. 21:23-32

 Wednesday 119:145-176 v 128, 129, 130
Num. 22:41--23:12 Rom. 7:13-25 Matt. 21:33-46 

Thursday 131, 132, [133] v 134, 135
Num. 23:11-26 Rom. 8:1-11 Matt. 22:1-14

 Friday 140, 142 v 141, 143: 1-11(12)
Num. 24:1-13 Rom. 8:12-17 Matt. 22:15-22

 Saturday 137:1-6(7-9), 144 v 104
Num. 24:12-25 Rom. 8:18-25 Matt. 22:23-40
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The Daily Office Lectionary with Father Reid

One of the things that happens at Pentecost is that God is forming the Church, this is the beginning of the Church.We also continue our journey in Matthew, learning about all the wonderful things Jesus did. So, when the day comes and God asks you, "Who do you say that I am?" you're able to answer Him well!Eve of Pentecost --------- v 33Exod. 19:3-8a, 16-20 1 Pet. 2:4-10The Day of Pentecost 118 v 145Deut. 16:9-12 Acts 4:18-21, 23-33 John 4:19-26Sunday 24, 29 v 8, 84Eccles. 6:1-12 Acts 10:9-23 Luke 12:32-40Monday 56, 57, [58] v 64, 65Eccles. 7:1-14 Gal. 4:12-20 Matt. 15:21-28Tuesday 61, 62 v 68:1-20(21-23)24-36Eccles. 8:14--9:10 Gal. 4:21-31 Matt. 15:29-39Wednesday 72 v 119:73-96Eccles. 9:11-18 Gal. 5:1-15 Matt. 16:1-12Thursday [70], 71 v 74Eccles. 11:1-8 Gal. 5:16-24 Matt. 16:13-20Friday 69:1-23(24-30)31-38 v 73Eccles. 11:9--12:14 Gal. 5:25--6:10 Matt. 16:21-28Saturday 75, 76 v 23, 27Num. 3:1-13 Gal. 6:11-18 Matt. 17:1-13#DailyOfficeLectionary #episcopal #episcopalian #Christians #Jesus #biblestudy #bible #pentecostal #Pentecostes #PentecostSunday

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The Daily Office Lectionary with Father Reid

As we prepare for Pentecost, we encourage you to read these scriptures carefully and prayerfully.Sunday 66, 67 v 19, 46Exod. 3:1-12 Heb. 12:18-29 Luke 10:17-24Monday 89:1-18 v 89:19-52Joshua 1:1-9 Eph. 3:1-13 Matt. 8:5-17Tuesday 97, 99, [100] v 94, [95]1 Sam. 16:1-13a Eph. 3:14-21 Matt. 8:18-27Wednesday 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30 v 119:121-144Isa. 4:2-6 Eph. 4:1-16 Matt. 8:28-34Thursday 105:1-22 v 105:23-45Zech. 4:1-14 Eph. 4:17-32 Matt. 9:1-8Friday 102 v 107:1-32Jer. 31:27-34 Eph. 5:1-20 Matt. 9:9-17Saturday 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13) v ---------Ezek. 36:22-27 Eph. 6:10-24 Matt. 9:18-26#DailyOfficeLectionary #eastertide #episcopal #episcopalian #Christians #Jesus #biblestudy #bible #pentecostal #Pentecostes #PentecostSunday

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The Daily Office Lectionary with Father Reid

This week we begin in Leviticus. It's an easy book to read but sometimes difficult to understand. Father Reid walks us through it.Week of the Fifth Sunday of Easter from The Daily Office Lectionary in The Book of Common Prayer:Sunday 24, 29 v 8, 84Lev. 8:1-13, 30-36 Heb. 12:1-14 Luke 4:16-30Monday 56, 57, [58] v 64, 65Lev. 16:1-19 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18Tuesday 61, 62 v 68: 1-20(21-23)24-36Lev. 16:20-34 1 Thess. 5:1-11 Matt. 6:7-15Wednesday 72 v 119: 73-96Lev. 19:1-18 1 Thess. 5:12-28 Matt. 6:19-24Thursday [70], 71 v 74Lev. 19:26-37 2 Thess. 1:1-12 Matt. 6:25-34Friday 106:1-18 v 106:19-48Lev. 23:1-22 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Matt. 7:1-12Saturday 75, 76 v 23, 27Lev. 23:23-44 2 Thess. 3:1-18 Matt. 7:13-21The Daily Office Lectionary is a production of All Saints' Episcopal Church, which is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.#DailyOfficeLectionary #eastertide #episcopal #episcopalian #Christians #Jesus #biblestudy #bible

Grace City Church
Jesus and Politics | Episode 32 | Following Jesus

Grace City Church

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 63:42


 Jesus was no pushover. Neither was He afraid of getting ‘political.' Many people believe that ‘separation of church & state' is a modern concept. Pastor Josh clarifies in this sermon that it was Jesus who set this idea in motion. Be encouraged, Christians—Jesus is Lord over all things, including politics. 

Complete Sinner's Guide
Episode 58: Suffering Like Jesus (An Exposition of Luke 22:39-46)

Complete Sinner's Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 53:40


We begin this episode with some personal testimony from Tyler on what's currently going on in his family life and how God is using all these things for good! Diving into a passage from Luke, 22:39-46, Josh then leads us in a symbolic exposition of the Scripture, showing Christians Jesus' example during His most mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausting time of His incarnation, save the crucifixion, the Garden of Gethsemane. This episode is exceptionally practical for Christians during times of mental, spiritual and even physical suffering, encouraging us all to keep pushing forward and even discipling people during times of tribulation and distress! We never know who's watching us during times of temptation and suffering. May we as Christians testify to the goodness of God by our actions so people may see the Image of God and Jesus Christ in us and glorify the God of Heaven! Biblical Passages References: Luke 22:39-46 Ephesians 1 Hebrews 1

Warrenton Bible Fellowship

How should we live as Christians- Jesus teaches us in an exhortation and in its implications.

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Feasting on Truth
S3 Episode 5: The Gospel of John - Chapter 15

Feasting on Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 43:13


This passage is a favorite among Christians: Jesus' call for us to abide. As Jesus walks closer to the cross, He continues His charge to His disciples, but not without reminding them again the only way to love and do as He did is to remain connected to the True Vine. Abiding is not another activity or "to do;" it's an invitation. This podcast is a companion teaching to the Feasting on Truth women's Bible study. For more information, go to www.feastingontruth.com/biblestudy. To get your copy of Feasting on Truth's Inductive Study Journal for the Gospel of John Chapters 11-21, click here (affiliate link). For deeper study on the imagery of the vine and other connections to nature in Scripture, here are some of my recommended resources. (These are affiliate links which means I earn a tiny commission if you shop using these links) "Abiding in Christ" by Andrew Murray "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortland "Even Better Than Eden" by Nancy Guthrie "Taste and See" by Margaret Feinberg "Chasing Vines" by Beth Moore "Finding I AM" Bible Study by Lysa TerKeurst NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible NIV First Century Study Bible

I EXALTED THEE
Hallelujah... Life is Good Everyday... God is Great Forever... We Are Christians... JESUS SAVES!

I EXALTED THEE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 0:56


Confess Jesus As Lord... And Believe In Jesus Resurrection... Surely Saved Forever... JESUS IS LORD! I EXALTED THEE! Psalm 46 Verse 10 Be Still, And Know That I AM GOD! I Will Be Exalted Among The Nations, I Will Be Exalted In the earth! JESUS SAVES! JESUS IS LORD TO THE GLORY OF GOD OUR FATHER! Genesis To Revelation Hallelujah... Life is Good Everyday... God is Great Forever... We Are Christians... JESUS SAVES!

Cornerstone
Dancing with the Wolves

Cornerstone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 30:46


In 2 Peter 2:1-2, it is written: “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed.” It's a fact that there are ravenous wolves in the church because Jesus Himself said so (Matthew 7:15). Sadly, some of these wolves lead big churches, have a huge following online and are leading millions astray. Are you listening to and learning from shepherds appointed by Christ, under the authority of the Holy Spirit, who are teaching the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27), “rightly dividing the Word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) and building God's Kingdom? OR are you being deceived by motivational speakers who tell you what you want to hear, who make you feel good, BUT are spreading fake news instead of the Good News and building their own kingdoms? In 2 Timothy 4:3-4, it is written: “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.“ Unless we are relying on the Holy Spirit to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus and live in utter dependence on Him (John 15:5), we cannot be the Christians Jesus has called us to be. If the Bereans “searched the Scriptures daily to find out” if what Apostle Paul taught is true, how much for should we as Christians be examining what we are watching and listening? In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus warns us: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'” Does Jesus know the Christian(s) you are a fan of? More importantly, does Jesus know YOU? If you'd like to know more about Jesus OR ask a question or share your thoughts about this episode, please leave a comment on my Facebook page, and I'll be sure to contact you.

Snarky Faith Radio
Walking It Out

Snarky Faith Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 61:08


With the death of Ruth Bater Ginsburg, conservatives are frothing at the mouth with a chance to seat a new Supreme Justice. It's part of their new orthodoxy. Wait, since when did Christianity become all about abortion, seating judges, and filling the Supreme Court in the USA? I don't recall Jesus prophesying about that in the Bible? On that's right. American Christianity doesn't bother itself with the words of Jesus. No, no. That would be too restrictive and cumbersome towards our lifestyle of "Me First," I'm sorry, I mean "American First." The ethics of modern-day Christianity are as selfish as the rest of the culture. What happened to the servant posture of Christians? Jesus called us to serve, give, and love, yet all I see is American Christianity in a tailspin and grabbing for relevance and political power. The gentrified American church wants the neighborhood to change. It wants a gated community of privilege, and the remembrance of Jesus is less of a memory now and more of an empty talking point to the faithful. He's a symbol, but his words and ways have been hijacked. In these divided times, Christ's words still call us to be faithful, loving and caring of humanity, creation, and our world. Though conservatives see the death of RBG as an opportunity for power, I see her life as an opportunity to emulate a person of faith who let their ethics and values govern the way she led the judiciary towards equality. Ginsburg changed the world, and her faith was an instrumental part of it. We need more people of faith and conviction to make a difference in this world hell-bent on vapidity and selfishness. A life well-lived in the pursuit of helping others makes a difference. Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com

Malan Jones
The Vision to Stop Division

Malan Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 10:00


Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Let that sink in… The NIV version says, Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction. Hearing and seeing God is the most important thing we can ever do .” For in him we live and move and have our being”(Acts 17:28) .It is from God we get our identity, calling, and understand what we are to do in life. Think about that for a moment… Take a deep breath, let it all out. With this, we open our ears, and eyes to hear from God Saul in the New Testament who became Paul in scriptures had a transformation because he had a vision of Jesus. While on his way to persecute Christians Jesus revealed himself, and asked Paul why he was persecuting him. Saul was struck with blindness until Ananias prayed for him, then he could see again. Because of this vision, Saul was transformed, and instead of persecuting Christians he became one and was used greatly for converting the non-Jewish world to Christianity. Also, Peter who was a staunch Jew got a vision of a sheet coming from heaven with all types of animals, and God told him to kill and eat. Peter said that he had never eaten any unclean animal, but God told him don’t reject what he had made clean. It was from this vision that God broke down the division and had Peter to minister to Cornelius a centurion in the Italian regiment in Acts 10. Cornelius also had a vision from the angel who gave him a message and directed him to Peter. It was through these revelations, and visions from God that the church was established throughout the non-Jewish world, and the reason I speak to you today about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. It is on the revelation of Jesus Christ that you can have peace Let’s Pray Dear heavenly Father, we honor you. We say that you are above everything else. We receive your power, we receive your wisdom. May our eyes be fixed on you so we can understand who we are and break down divisions that separate us from working in harmony. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malanjones/support

You Gotta Have Faith
Faith Episode 58: He Is, Was And Will Be (Revelations 1: 1-8)

You Gotta Have Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 37:22


On this Faith episode, Deb, Craig and I talk on Revelations 1: 1-8 and talk on the concept of God that was, is and will be and how we must be Christ-like, to remember the sacrifice and the lessons Jesus has given us, to be the Christians Jesus wants to be, and to hold on to the promise of the Christ that will come. We also talk about the Reclaiming Jesus movement (http://www.reclaimingjesus.org), the unfortunate death of the missionary that tried to fellowship with the indigenous tribe at North Sentinel Island and died (my advice: only fellowship to those that WANT fellowship) and the holiday season.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
All About Vines and Friendships

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 27:44


Isaiah 5:1-7 provides the background to John 15. Israel had been punished for their failure to produce good fruit. Can this be our future as Christians? Jesus gives us an amazing picture of "live in the vine." We will produce good fruit if we stay in the vine!

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Friends Church Sermons
Messiah: Behold the Lamb Pt 26 - Pastor Matt

Friends Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2015 42:07


Jesus answers the "How" question that his disciples are wrestling with. "How" do we deal with the persecution to come to Christians? Jesus outlines three POWERFUL resurrection outcomes to combat persecution (Holy Spirit, Joy, & Prayer)

Pardon the Mess: A Christian Parenting Podcast

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'” —Luke 2:10 The odds are pretty good that you will sing “Joy to the World” at a Christmas service this season. It's a classic Christmas carol with a great reminder of why we have joy. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King! These simple words explain the reason for our joy as Christians: Jesus has come. But how do we live with joy in a world with such real suffering?  Max Lucado talks about two different types of joy: contingent joy and courageous joy. Contingent joy is based on our circumstances and how things are going in life. Courageous joy is based in Jesus and is with us no matter what we're facing.  Contingent joy focuses on the situational; courageous joy focuses on the eternal. Joni Eareckson Tada is an author, speaker, and artist who was paralyzed as a teenager as a result of a diving accident. She says her joy comes from knowing that “God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves.” She's focused on the eternal. Joy is one of the attributes the world sees in us and doesn't understand; it's a great testimony, especially when it's displayed in the hard places of life. Let's pray for our kids to be marked by joy, not just at Christmas but at all times, because it's not based on today but eternity.  Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Jesus, you are the reason we have joy. In complete humility, you came to earth as a baby, to pay the price for our sins so that we might live eternally. Reveal in [name] a joy that's rooted not in their circumstances but in you alone. God's word speaks: Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Romans 12:12Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code messcourtneydefeo50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy