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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/family-devotions/20251201fam.mp3 Listen to Devotion Read: Isaiah 2:1-5 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. Isaiah 2:3,5 The Light of CHRISTmas In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Are you excited to celebrate Christmas? Why? Maybe you love opening presents, giving gifts, or spending time with family. But before Christmas even gets here, do you like decorating your house or your bedroom with lights, trees, or ornaments? Now imagine someone really important is coming to your house for Christmas—like Grandma or Grandpa. Would you want your room to be clean? (Probably!) Would you want the house to look nice and decorated? Of course! For Christians, the time before Christmas is called Advent. Advent means “coming.” It's the season when we get our hearts ready to celebrate Jesus' birth. It also reminds us that Jesus is coming again someday as our King. Just like we get ready for Christmas by decorating our homes, we want to get ready to meet Jesus when he comes again. Some people feel afraid when they think about Jesus coming back—because they don't believe he's their Savior. But you don't have to be afraid! Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah told God's people to “walk in the light of the Lord.” That's how they could be ready to meet Jesus—and not be scared. And when you walk in Jesus' light, you don't have to be scared either. So, what does it mean to “walk in the light”? It means believing in Jesus, trusting his Word, and letting his truth guide us. The Bible says sin is like darkness—it messes things up, hurts relationships, and makes life harder. Think about it: Has sin ever brought darkness into your life? Have your words or actions ever hurt someone else? This week, when you see all the Christmas lights, remember that Jesus is the Light of the world. His Word shines into our hearts. As our King, he protects and takes care of us until we see him in heaven. As our Savior, he shines forgiveness into our lives, helping us love, forgive, and bring peace to others—just like Isaiah wrote about. Prayer: Thank you for being the Light of the world. Please forgive us when we sin and bring darkness into someone else's life. Shine your truth into our hearts so we can love and forgive others, just like you love us. Amen. The questions below are to help families discuss this devotion. The questions are divided by age group as suggestions, but anyone could reflect on any of the questions as they desire. Questions for Younger Children Do you like decorating your house for Christmas? Why or why not? How can we be ready to meet Jesus someday? (Faith, trust, staying close to his Word, living as his children.) Questions for Elementary Age Children How did Jesus bring God's light into the world? (By teaching, healing, forgiving, dying for us, rising again.) How can you shine God's light to others? (Kindness, helping, forgiving, sharing Jesus, encouraging someone.) Questions for Middle School and Above How do you feel about meeting Jesus face to face someday? (Excited? Curious? Comforted?) What does it mean to “walk in the light,” and why is it important? (Following Jesus, trusting him, living in his forgiveness.) Download Family Devotions Family Devotions are brought to you by WELS Discipleship. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Let the God of all comfort soothe your troubled mind and heart tonight with the promise of 2 Corinthians 1.No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Howie. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.
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A Psalm of the Value of God's Crowning Creation-People Five Key Reminders: 1. Mankind is Controlled by God Psalm 8:1, 9; 2 Samuel 22:32 2. Mankind is Comforted with Good Psalm 8:2-4; Romans 1:20; Hebrews 11:3; Psalm 77:15 3. Mankind is Crowned with Glory – In His Design vs. 5 – In His Dignity vs. 5 – In His Dominion vs. 6 Genesis 1:8; Psalm 8:7-8; Acts 10:13 4. Mankind is Charged with Guilt Hebrews 2:5-8 5. Mankind is Changed by Grace Hebrews 2:9
God is full of compassion toward us. He is the One who brings comfort in every situation.
This series looks at the thanksgiving prayers in Paul's epistles and uses four different points of thanks that Paul offers to God as a way to help inspire gratitude and praise in our hearts as we enter the Thanksgiving and holiday season. We hope that this ministry has blessed you in some way and that you would consider liking, subscribing, and sharing this channel with your friends, family, or a person God has placed on your heart. As always if you would like prayer please Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 and if you've made a decision to follow Christ today or have more questions would you please consider texting the word “Decided” to 561.867.3957 so that we can pray with you and provide you with some resources to begin your journey with the Savior. Have a blessed day your family @ FBC Lantana Connect Card: Text "Connect" to 561.867.3353 Prayer Request: Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 I have decided to follow Jesus: Text “Decided” to 561.867.3957
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Still A Part of Us: A podcast about stillbirth and infant loss
Winter has a wonderful conversation with Joy about the stillbirth of her daughter Lila, who passed due to a placental previa at 20 weeks. Joy talks about having to deliver at home because it was such a sudden event. Joy also talks about how there were so many decisions that were needed to be made yet not feeling like she knew how to continue on in the decision process. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts. Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/ Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ #stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
Kevin Anderson speaks from 2 Thessalonians 2 on how we are prepared and fortified in the present through prayer to comfort and establish us in Christ.
Dennis is joined by his friend Steven Reigns to talk about his new collection of poetry, Outliving Michael, which is about a friend of Steven's named Michael Church who died of AIDS in 2000. Steven talks about meeting Michael first as his drag persona Blanche before getting to know him out of drag and becoming close friends. Steven reads several poems and talks about what made Michael so unique, from his withering wit to his love of gay nightlife (Michael was a bottle boy at Studio 54 for a summer) to his support of Steven as a writer. Steven also talks about what it was like to be a caretaker for Michael and why he feels like he would be much better at it today. Other topics include: Steven's ongoing art project The Gay Rub, where he collects rubbings from LGBTQ gravestones and monuments from around the world, how he knows when a poem is finished, whether or not that is cocaine on the coffee table pictured of the book cover and what he thinks Michael would think of Outliving Michael. https://www.stevenreigns.com/
1 Emotionally healthy spirituality - why the mind needs to be comforted not just controlled Sydney by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality
10-05-25 PM 'Troubled Hearts Are Comforted'Scripture Reading: John 13:36-14:3I. Troubled by the announcement of his departure.II. Comforted by the assurance of a reunionRev. Pontier
This sermon is drawn from Luke 16:19-31.
As part of our Stand Alone series. Delivered by Todd Dugard. This sermon is also available to watch on YouTube.
Hearing God's Voice: Removing Obstacles and Restoring Intimacy In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and Josh Overton dive into one of the most personal and transformative themes of the spiritual journey: hearing the voice of God. Through stories, theology, and personal reflection, they remind us that God is still speaking—and always has been. Michael shares a powerful encounter in an aspen grove, while Josh recalls a moment of divine validation as a "Giant Slayer." Together, they unpack the misconceptions, fears, and shame that often block us from hearing God clearly and offer encouragement for both solitude and community as sacred spaces where we can connect with Him. They also introduce their new YouVersion reading plan, “Comforted by God,” which is designed to help listeners engage in contemplative prayer and learn how to hear God's voice in everyday moments. From walking in the woods to holding a rock in your hand, no moment is too ordinary for God to speak. This episode is an invitation to posture your heart to listen, believe He's speaking, and experience the comfort of His voice. We hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to connect with us!
"Be Comforted" Matthew 5:4Pastor Gary MorelloMaddie MettlerLucas DawkinsMadeleine MitchellWesley Raver
We look at the "epilogue" to the second Servant Song, where provision and flourishing is promised for all of God's peoplepeople from all overin the Servant
Send us a textWe're officially in part sixteen of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series, and in this episode, I'm walking you through five of the biggest, most foundational truths of the entire list.This one isn't just about food. It's about your relationship with food. Because let's be honest, it's never just about the calories or the macros. It's about your habits, your patterns, your triggers, your nostalgia, your rituals, and your Gladyses.Here's what we're covering today:WLT 90: What You Eat Matters Not just for your body, but for your heart, your memories, your grief, your cravings, and your comfort. It's about calories and connection.WLT 91: Who You Eat With Matters Even if it's just you and your inner Gladys. People, past or present, impact our choices in ways we don't always realise.WLT 92: When You Eat Matters Calories don't tell time, but your brain and your habits sure do. This one is about timing, triggers, and figuring out what works for you.WLT 93: Where You Eat Matters From the car to the couch to the fridge door, your environment has more influence than you think. If you've ever inhaled snacks standing in your kitchen, this one will hit home.WLT 94: How You Eat Matters Fast? Distracted? Ritualistic? Guilty? Comforted? However you do it, your method matters. And it tells you a lot more than you think.I also share a few of my personal weird food quirks (yes, including the hot dog thing) and why I still keep some of them around, but with boundaries. These five truths make up a huge part of the foundation of my 53-week program, and they're part of what helped me rebuild my relationship with food from the ground up.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. PAUSE Notice how your body feels in this moment. And see if you can imagine that every exhale releases all that's heavy, Softens you, And pulls you deeper inside. LONG PAUSE Let yourself be held in the stillness. Comforted by the pools of peace inside. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,
How much worse can we feel, when the world already feels so bad? I've been feeling hopeless, but I'm finding my hope again, and passing it on to you.
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Comforted to Comfort - Jeff Wilson by Storyline Church
There's a passage that states, "God is the Father of all comfort." This passage denotes that there's a need to be comforted. Comfort has been defined as "the easing or alleviation of a person's feeling of grief or distress." It seems pretty simple to accept the need to be comforted, but some struggle with this need because of the stigma of weakness and vulnerability. Some have been conditioned in the dysfunction that to be comforted denotes weakness which brings about shame. To be comforted is to be human. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com
Pastor Dru Rodriguez candidly explores the heartache that comes with watching loved ones grow older and face loss, urging us not to shy away from our pain but to lean into God's promise of comfort. He highlights that, even when grief feels paralyzing, Scripture assures us that God is near to the brokenhearted.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4 The psalm writer, King David of Israel, provides here a lasting testimony of being comforted by the Lord. Many years after the reign of David, however, destruction came to Israel and Jerusalem. The people faced terrible losses because their kings and other leaders had wandered after the gods of other nations. They had chosen pathways other than the right ones God had set for them. Yet despite the people's calamity and being taken into exile, the prophet Jeremiah in that day made a declaration of faith and hope: “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). In a way like the psalmist, Jeremiah pointed out that the people could find comfort in God's faithfulness. There is evil in the world, and there are sinful things that we do, going contrary to the guidance of the Lord our shepherd. And as we learn from the testimony of God's sheep throughout the ages, we can be comforted that the good shepherd does not abandon us in our sin and waywardness. His pursuing grace doesn't give up on us. God is faithful even when we are not. In our lives today we need to hear this message as well. We will not be consumed because God is faithful! Lord, remind us of your faithfulness in all the times of our lives. Amen.
Uncomfortable & Comforted // Seth Owens // CDA Campus by Heart Of The City Church
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 125: Comforted by Our Loving Heavenly Father: Final Thoughts Romans 8:14-19 #morningreflections #secure #salvation #adoption
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 124: Comforted by Our Loving Heavenly Father: Security Romans 8:14-19 #morningreflections #secure #salvation #adoption
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 123: Comforted by Our Loving Heavenly Father: Comfort Romans 8:14-19 #morningreflections #secure #salvation #adoption
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 122: Comforted by Our Loving Heavenly Father: Adoption Romans 8:14-19 #morningreflections #secure #salvation #adoption
Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 121: Comforted by Our Loving Heavenly Father: Introduction Romans 8:14-19 #morningreflections #secure #salvation #adoption
6/16/25. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 1:4. Comforted to Comfort. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #diversity https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott
In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus promised comfort to those who mourn. What does Jesus mean by "comfort"? And is comfort enough when you have faced injustice and wrongdoing? Pastor JD explores this Scripture in a teaching that will expand your understanding and ignite your faith. We hope this message blesses you and helps you live better. For more about ConnectCommunity, visit: https://www.connectcommunity.org
As I experience God's grace, comfort, peace, joy, and faithfulness through difficult seasons, I am equipped and called to help others do the same. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Corinthians 1. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.
Heed advice from those who have been there. Turkey hunting is an art and sometimes you have to experience it yourself to grasp the location of the gobble. Mistakes are made and error margin is slim in the turkey pursuit. Join us as we discuss our failures to this point in the 2025 Spring Gobbler season.