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Bill Gruhlkey and Roger Morris welcome their guest Pastor Roger Beach of Riverside Cowboy Church (Nevada, Missouri) to continue "Your Identity in Christ Part III," urging you to pursue unity with other believers and be in a Bible-teaching, Holy Spirit-led church. Using Isaiah 54:9, they emphasize that God's covenant of peace/blessing is unbreakable, He isn't angry with you, and He loves you the same regardless of past failures. They challenge feelings-based faith and remind you that the Word doesn't change, that "these signs shall follow them that believe" (Mark 16), and that faith is required to receive God's promises. Roger shares his struggle with depression and points to Isaiah 45:3 about "treasures hidden in darkness," encouraging you to refocus on Jesus, rise after setbacks, and accept prayer for anxiety and peace, followed by an invitation to receive Christ and a salvation prayer. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 No Favorites in Church 00:27 Meet the Hosts and Guest 01:20 Unity and Church Community 02:32 Isaiah 54 God Not Angry 04:06 Breaking the Punishment Mindset 07:09 Fatherhood and Covenant Love 09:38 Faith Over Feelings 11:10 Treasures in the Darkness 14:04 Focus On Jesus 14:29 Treasures Beyond Darkness 15:38 Say Yes To God 16:19 Get Back In Saddle 16:29 Granddaughter Fearless Rider 18:07 Reject Victim Mindset 18:31 Dominion Over Satan 19:30 Seven Years Depression 21:07 Slain In Spirit 25:11 Instant Anxiety Healing 26:19 Prayer For Peace 26:56 Salvation Invitation 28:18 Closing Resources Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064668460680
Covenant Love 2 Darryl Canty Darryl talks about covenant love rather than consumer love
Reinforcing Hebrews 23: 1-4 with Ephesians 5: 22-33, Tom shows us that our triune God is a relational God. Honouring marriage is not exclusively for the ostensibly happy couples while the perpetual bachelors take notes from the stands, but a practical outflowing of worship in which all can participate. No matter our status or stage in life, we can all honour the picture of God's love. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 03:06 Honoured By All 11:18 A Beautiful Verse 17:14 A Challenging Verse 23:56 A Practical Verse 34:33 A Sobering Verse 43:26 A Hopeful Verse 48:16 Closing Prayer
In a world marked by instability, uncertainty, and shifting identity, where do we turn for security? In 1 Samuel 20, we find David in a moment of deep vulnerability—hunted, displaced, and unsure of what lies ahead. Yet instead of grasping for control or crafting a plan, he runs to something far more secure: covenant. Through his relationship with Jonathan, we see how covenant provides shelter in chaos, showcases an uncommon faithfulness, carries real cost, and ultimately brings a peace that circumstances cannot give. As we follow this unfolding account, we are invited to consider our own lives. Where do we run when everything feels uncertain? And what does it mean for us, today, to be held—not by circumstance—but by the covenant love of God fulfilled in Christ?
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Marriage displays Christ's love for the church through self-giving love and sacrifice.
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
MAY 3 | Who Is This King? | Mark 10:1-12 ...Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”“What did Moses command you?” he replied.They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.”"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.' ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
The seventh commandment is about more than morality—it's about what God values.In Exodus 20:14, we see that marriage is not just a relationship, but a covenant designed to reflect the faithful love of God. When that covenant is honored, it brings life, stability, and flourishing. When it's broken, the effects reach far beyond the individual.In this message, we explore how Scripture reveals marriage as a living picture of Christ and His Church—and how Jesus calls us beyond outward obedience to a deeper transformation of the heart.No matter your past or your struggle, the hope of the gospel remains:The One who calls us to faithfulness is the One who restores us when we fail.
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever: Psalm 136 and the Covenant Love of God Series: Walking Through the PsalmsPodcast: Servants of Grace PodcastHost: Dave Jenkins Show Summary In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms on the Servants of Grace Podcast, Dave Jenkins teaches through Psalm 136 and explains how this psalm leads God's people to remember His mighty works through the repeated refrain, “for his steadfast love endures forever.” From creation to redemption to providence and present care, Psalm 136 shows that every work of God reveals His faithful covenant love. This psalm was likely used in corporate worship, with a leader declaring the mighty acts of God and the congregation responding together with the same refrain. As a result, Psalm 136 does not merely recount history. It teaches believers how to interpret all of life through the lens of God's steadfast love. The God who created the heavens and the earth, delivered Israel from Egypt, led His people through the wilderness, and remembered them in their low estate is the same God who remembers His people today. In this episode, Dave also shows how Psalm 136 pairs with Psalm 135 and ultimately points forward to the greatest display of God's covenant love in Jesus Christ. Because of Christ, believers can say with even greater confidence: His steadfast love endures forever. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast, share this episode with a friend or family member, and continue with us in the Walking Through the Psalms series as we explore the riches of God's Word together. For more from our Psalm series visit here or at our YouTube.
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Does the Bible say anything more about sex than "thou shalt not"? From married couples using natural family planning or struggling with infertility to single women noticing elevated estrogen and sexual desire around ovulation, it's worth it to explore what role sex could play in our lives not only physically but spiritually. Today, Dr. Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy joins Caitlin to talk about these things and describe the beautiful narrative around sex laid out for us in Scripture. This episode is not just for married couples or those who are sexually active, but all believers who want to dive deeper into understanding how our sexuality reflects our faith. NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences due to the topic, which openly discusses sex and sexuality. GUEST BIO: Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry helping women and people overall make sense of God and sexuality. She's the host of a weekly podcast, Java with Juli, and has authored or co-authored 14 books, including God, Sex, and Your Marriage and Rethinking Sexuality.SHOW NOTES:Authentic Intimacy websiteJava with Juli podcastEp. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron JorgensonEp. 18: Nurturing Intimacy while practicing NFP and beyondEp. 80: Intimacy with NFP (Natural Family Planning)Send a textSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Why is sexuality one of the hardest topics for Christians to talk about—yet one of the most important areas to surrender to Jesus? In this episode of the Let's Get Real Podcast, Justin and Trisha sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery—clinical psychologist, author, and founder of Authentic Intimacy—for an honest conversation about sexual brokenness, shame, identity, and healing. Juli shares why the Church has often avoided meaningful conversations about sexuality and how behavior-focused teaching without discipleship leaves people stuck. Instead of offering more rules or silence, she invites us into something deeper: surrendered sexuality rooted in identity in Christ. Together, they unpack: Why shame keeps people trapped How purity culture left many unprepared for healthy intimacy The difference between conviction and shame Sex as a symbol and celebration of covenant, not just an expression of feelings What “mature sexual love” actually looks like in marriage If you've ever felt confused, discouraged, or alone in this area, this episode offers both truth and hope. Links and/or Resources Authentic Intimacy: AuthenticIntimacy.com Juli's Podcast: Java with Juli Book Featured in This Episode: Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery Follow Juli on YouTube + Instagram
This Sunday is communion Sunday, and we'll celebrate that sacred meal by reflecting on Jesus' institution of the sacrament in Luke 22. What does it truly mean when Jesus says, "This is my body, given for you?"
The book of Hosea in a single episode. Bodie and Joey unpack the essential details of Hosea, where it falls on the storyline, the structure of the book, major themes and ideas, what Hosea teaches us about God, what it offers our Christian lives, and a couple of our favorite details to equip and inspire you to read, study, and understand this incredible prophet who illustrated the covenant love of God with his own life and marriage to a harlot.
In this episode, we step into the vivid and surprisingly medical world of Hosea 6:1–6, where Israel's unfaithfulness is not treated primarily as a legal violation, but as a condition—a sickness that has left God's people wounded, struck, and in need of healing and restoration.Through Hosea, God portrays himself not as a distant judge, but as a skilled craftsman and healer. Like a stone mason working with hammer and chisel, God makes deliberate contact with Israel. The sharp words of the prophets function like cutting tools—painful but purposeful. These words cut deep and expose the corruption deep within - whatever does not reflect God's design. Even his judgment functions to point Israel along the path of renewal nd restoration - it's not merely punitive.At the heart of this strategy is God's unwavering commitment to stay with Israel, which is illustrated by Hosea marrying a prostitute. Hosea names the goal of this divine nearness as ḥesed—a loyal, faithful, loving relationship marked by intimacy and covenant devotion. When God declares, “I desire mercy and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings,” he is rejecting external ritual in favor of internal transformation. From there, we move to Matthew 9:9–13, where Jesus famously quotes Hosea: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Spoken in response to Pharisees scandalized by his table fellowship with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus' words are not a proof-text—they are a self-revelation. Jesus is claiming to embody the very strategy God revealed through Hosea.By drawing close to the unfaithful, Jesus acts as the physician Hosea anticipated—the one who comes near the wounded and the sick to bring healing. His presence among sinners is like a divine medicine. He is embodying hesed love and faithfulness because that is the very thing he wants in return. Like God's dealings with Israel, Jesus' decision to faithfully attach with the "unfaithful" is meant to cultivate faithfulness in them.We close with the good news at the center of both Hosea and the Gospel: God does not respond to our unfaithfulness by creating distance. Instead, he comes closer. He binds himself to us, works patiently with our fractures, and heals us into covenant love. The God revealed in Hosea is the God revealed in Jesus—the one who heals us from our sins by staying with us until wholeness takes root.Key Passages: Hosea 6:1-6Matthew 9:9-13Explainer Video on how to use www.biblehub.com and www.blueletterbible.orgLeave us a question or comment at our website podcast page.
This week, Pastor Bucky Dennis continues our series called "The Adventure", where we together as a church go through the Bible in a Year! This week, we go through the second part of Genesis!Want to learn more about Generations?Visit: https://www.generationsoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!
In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Cole and Pam Phillips discuss how to grow through the various seasons couples experience in marriage. They share personal stories about their own marriage journey, including the challenges of early marriage, the importance of communication, and the commitment to stay together through difficult times. They emphasize the significance of understanding the different seasons of marriage, from the honeymoon phase to the struggles of winter, and offer advice for newlyweds on building a strong foundation based on faith and covenant love.TakeawaysMarriage is central to family and community.Seasons in marriage are normal and should be acknowledged.Social media can create unrealistic comparisons in relationships.It's important to communicate openly about struggles in marriage.Covenant love reflects the commitment of Jesus to the church.Pre-marital counseling is crucial for understanding marriage.Words spoken in marriage can have lasting impacts.Couples should prioritize their relationship amidst busy lives.It's essential to set boundaries for family activities.Perseverance in marriage leads to deeper commitment.Keywordsmarriage, relationships, rooted romance, seasons of marriage, faith, community, commitment, communication, newlyweds, loveChapters00:00 Introduction to Rooted Romance01:57 Celebrating Victories in Faith and Community03:53 Understanding Seasons of Marriage07:51 Navigating the Honeymoon Phase15:59 Transitioning into Parenthood19:51 The Busy Summer Season29:38 Recognizing the Fall Season34:46 Persevering Through Winter38:33 Advice for Newlyweds44:46 The Importance of Covenant Love
February 08, 2026 - Jeremy Hinote - From Love Styles To Covenant Love by Buford Church of Christ
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God's covenant love assures us of who we are and what He has done for us.
Welcome to Day 2777 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2777 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 106:34-48 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2777 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred seventy-seven of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Horror of Accommodation – When the Salt Loses Its Savor. Today, we reach the solemn conclusion of our journey through Psalm One Hundred Six. We are trekking through the final section, verses thirty-four through forty-eight, in the New Living Translation. This marks not only the end of this specific psalm but also the conclusion of Book Four of the Psalter. In our previous trek, we walked through the "Cycle of Amnesia" in the wilderness. We watched a generation that had been liberated by the mighty hand of God crumble into grumbling, envy, and idolatry. We saw them trade their glorious God for a grass-eating bull at Sinai. We saw them yoke themselves to the dead spirits at Baal-Peor. It was a tragic catalog of missed opportunities and hardened hearts. But as we turn to verse thirty-four, the scene shifts. The wilderness wanderings are over. Joshua has led the people across the Jordan. The walls of Jericho have fallen. The people are now living in the Promised Land—the "pleasant land" they once despised. You might think, "Finally! They made it! Now they will surely be faithful." Tragically, the change of geography did not create a change of heart. In this final section, we witness the slow, agonizing slide from Conquest to Compromise, and finally to Captivity. We will see what happens when the people of God stop fighting the culture and start becoming the culture. We will encounter the darkest verse in Israel's history—the sacrifice of children to demons—and we will see how the land itself vomited them out. But, true to the character of Yahweh, we will also see that even in the darkest pit of exile, the ladder of Covenant Love still reaches down. So, let us brace ourselves for the hard truth of history, and the healing balm of God's mercy. The first segment is: The Failure of Assimilation: Mingling with the Darkness. Psalm One Hundred Six: verses thirty-four through thirty-nine. Israel failed to destroy the nations in the land, as the Lord had commanded them. Instead, they mingled among the pagans and adopted their evil customs. They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. They even sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons. They shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters. By sacrificing them to the idols of Canaan, they polluted the land with murder. They defiled themselves by their evil deeds, and their love of idols was...
The Word made flesh. On this second Sunday of Christmastide, Rev. Robert Brown shared from the prologue to John's Gospel, one of the most magisterial and theologically rich passages in all the New Testament. These carefully crafted words are often the first that new Christians read in the Bible. John uses "simple," familiar words-- words that new Christians can be nourished by. Yet they are words that even many lifetimes of study and meditation could not possibly plumb the depths of. Woven into its tapestry are some of the most intricate designs and vibrant colors one could possibly imagine: teaching about the very being of the triune God; creation and new creation; the Light of the world shining in the darkness; the Gospel's purpose; the Incarnation of the divine Word; the Word made flesh, God dwelling with his people, the sacred tabernacle--the nexus between heaven and earth--embodied in Jesus, the God-man. This sermon is a quick guided tour beneath the surface of some of those familiar words, phrases, and concepts in an attempt to whet our appetites for a rich feast of meditative contemplation and--by the power of the Spirit--consideration of the written incarnate Word in our own lives. Note: The artwork associated with this podcast (viewable on the Epiclesis website but not through Apple iTunes) is titled "The Word Made Flesh" by Donald Jackson.
Welcome to Day 2762 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2762 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 103:19-22 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2762 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2762 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Titel for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Cosmic Choir – Joining the Angels in the Throne Room. Today, we reach the magnificent summit of our journey through Psalm One Hundred Three. We are standing on the highest peak, looking out over not just the earth, but the entire cosmos. We are covering the final stanza, verses nineteen through twenty-two, in the New Living Translation. In our previous treks through this masterpiece of King David, we started deep inside the human heart. In the first section, David commanded his own soul to "Bless the Lord" for His personal benefits—forgiveness, healing, and redemption from the Pit. Then, in the middle section, we looked at the character of God. We saw Him as a compassionate Father who remembers that we are dust. We measured His love and found it to be as high as the heavens, and we saw His mercy removing our sins as far as the east is from the west. We contrasted our fleeting, flower-like existence with His eternal, unchangeable Covenant Love. Now, in this concluding section, the camera pulls back. We zoom out from the individual soul, past the community of Israel, past the earth itself, and into the Heavenly Throne Room. David realizes that his little voice of praise is not singing a solo. He discovers that he is actually joining a massive, thunderous, cosmic symphony that has been playing since the dawn of time. He invites the heavyweights of the spiritual world—the Divine Council, the mighty angels, and the armies of heaven—to join him in blessing Yahweh. This is the ultimate perspective shift. We are not just dust worshiping in the desert; we are fellow choristers with the Archangels. So, let us tune our hearts to the frequency of heaven and finish this song with a shout that shakes the stars. The first segment is: The Fixed Point in a Spinning Universe. Psalm One Hundred Three: verse nineteen. The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything. Before David issues his final call to worship, he establishes the location and the authority of the One being worshiped. "The Lord has made the heavens his throne..." In the previous section, we talked about how man is like grass—here today, blown away by the wind tomorrow. We talked about how the earth itself wears out like an old garment (Psalm One Hundred Two). In a universe defined by change, entropy, and decay, we desperately need a Fixed Point. David tells us: The Throne is established. The Hebrew word kun (established or made firm) implies that it is unshakeable. God hasn't just set up a folding chair in the clouds; He has established a permanent seat of governance. And where is this throne? In "the heavens." Now, we need to put on our Ancient Israelite worldview lenses here. When the Bible speaks of "the heavens" in this context, it isn't just...
Discover the Biblical Picture of God's Deep, Covenant Love — and Why It Matters for Your Health and Wholeness Keywords: God's love, Ezekiel 16, Christian wellness, biblical marriage, faith-based health, spiritual healing, covenant relationship, God's bride, holistic health for Christian women, faith and self-care
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On this episode of Significant Women, I had the privilege of talking with Dr. Juli Slattery about one of the most vulnerable areas of our lives—sexuality. Juli shares how our culture has distorted God's design for sex, and how women can find healing and freedom by anchoring their identity in Christ. This conversation is filled with grace, wisdom, and hope for every woman who longs to honor God with her whole heart, body, and soul.Key Points:How God's design for sex reflects His covenant love.Why our culture's view of sexuality leaves women feeling empty and confused.Practical ways to move from shame and brokenness to wholeness in Christ.The importance of discipleship and safe spaces for women to ask hard questions.Order ‘Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes...Everything' by Dr. Juli Slattery at https://www.authenticintimacy.com/surrendered-sexuality/ Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.comShe and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.