Podcasts about crave god

Are you ready for a fresh, spicy approach to the love of God today? We've all heard that God loves us. Do we really believe it? How can we live in deeper awareness of God's love for me? The Book of Proverbs might not be overtly explicit about God's love, but it is the underlying foundation for the entire book. So, today, we are pondering God's love: what does it mean that "God is love"? Why is He love? What does His love look like? We're not staying in shallow waters. We are peeking under the hood of Proverbs to look at how the engine of this book truly functions. And we discover that Love is the fuel behind every motion in Proverbs. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom Stephanie starts us off this week with a powerful quote by her countryman, Blaise Pascal, on his famous "God-shaped hole" in the human heart: “What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there was once in man a true happiness, of which all that now remains is the empty print and trace? This he tries in vain to fill with everything around him, seeking in things that are not there the help he cannot find in those that are, though none can help, since this infinite abyss can be filled only with an infinite and immutable object; in other words by God himself” -- Blaise Pascal, 1670. We see that, IN God, our primary life calling: to REST in LOVE and DELIGHT in HIM in return. To make God our rest and my delight. We are created to LOVE and BE LOVED. We are attracted by LOVE like an irresistible magnet. And, we can only love well when we are loved well. Love is an experience of the heart AND mind. It is a decision of the will that transforms your heart and turns living into loving. Stephanie challenges us to embrace the challenge of the Christian life: to nurture the One Craving of craving the One--Christ, that is. And we discuss practical ways to do just that. They may sound overworn and cliche, but there's a reason some paths are well-trodden by countless generations of Christ-worshipping believers across time and space: these well-worn paths actualyl work, and actually lead us deeper into God. They are called prayer and the study of Scripture. Stephanie gives us a fresh perspective to rejuvenate our desire to walk these paths daily. We are challenged to learn to experience the consequences of growing in our craving of God alone. Then, we look at the practical outcome: True love is binding yourself to the One you love. It is a surrender of freewill to embrace freedom to love another. God displays His supernatural glory through human impossibilities. He chooses us to make us a willing partner of His acting through us. Love the Lord your God, and then love your neighbor as yourself. - Jesus. Join us today for a fresh, in-depth dive into the love of God! Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/proverbs MEET OUR CHARACTER OF THE WEEK Eve has always wanted to get married but does not feel very comfortable with the idea of long-term commitment. Now in her early 40's, she would describe herself as pleasing, accommodating and bubbly. And she has an amazing body that she works hard to fine-tune. In social situations, Eve shines. It makes her job as an events coordinator all the more enthralling. She craves the thrill of success. If it takes a perfectly fitting shirt or some batting of the eye lashes — in the end it gets the job done. God helps those who help themselves, right? Eve recently began attending a church in town. The music is so unique compared to the boring hymns she grew up with! She felt exposed, however, when the pastor's wife invited her to attend a women's event. You see, Eve just doesn't get along with women that well, and naturally shies away from female friendships. In this case however, given that it was church, she agreed to attend ONE event. After all, she's always looking for opportunities to coordinate an event and land some new clients, so she decided to go ahead with it. Fast forward a few months. The women's event was so enjoyable that Eve started attending a Bible study. Surprisingly, she finds herself learning to like some of the women. One woman invited her for coffee and started asking more personal questions. This left Eve feeling anxious and uncomfortable. No one had ever probed like this. Yet it also felt so caring and loving. Weird. Eve is starting to feel nervous that she might not know how to connect. She wonders if there is more to life than the fancy events, the fine-tuned body, the bubbly interactions. She thinks she wants something more but has no idea for what that would look like. Eve is looking for God's love, and she does not know it. She is feeling what my compatriot, Blaise Pascal described in the 1650's in his Pensées as “this infinite abyss [that] can be filled only with an infinite and immutable object; in other words, by God himself.” You may have heard this referenced to as a “God-shaped hole” in every human heart. Blaise Pascal never said it was a merely a hole or a vacuum. It's an infinite abyss. Only God can fill the abyss of our heart. And that is, because only God is pure love. We often settle for substitutes, even good ones. And yet, nothing short of God's infinite love will truly satisfy. Even the “perfect” family, the dream job, the best ministry—they may satisfy for a season, but the “infinite abyss” of our heart intuitively discovers that they do not fill. Only the love of our infinite God can fill the infinite abyss of our heart. So, what does God's love look like, and how do we experience it so that it fills our heart? I would venture to say, in the same way that we experience anyone else's love! God has given us human interactions so that we would learn from them how to spot true love, and then infinitely extrapolate the experience to embrace God's love. In other words, how do you know anyone loves you? I think it is the sum of what they say and what they do. And so it is with God. Ponder what Scripture tells you about what God says about you, what He promises you, and what He has done for you both in the past and in the present. For example, Zephaniah 3:17 describes you as the recipient of the overflow of the love of God: “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke y but will rejoice over you with singing.” To need and to want; to love and be loved. This is the experience God invites us to enjoy in Him. Love is an experience of the heart AND mind. It is a decision of the will that transforms your heart and turns living into loving. So, how do we do this? First, be inspired by others who DO delight in Him. Who do you know, who loves the Lord with all of their heart and mind and strength and soul? Seek them out, and then surround yourself with them; learn from them. And second, YOU be inspiring to others who seek to delight in Him! Never place yourself intentionally on display, but intentionally invite Him to use you as His earthen vessel in a jar of clay. In other words, love God, and love others like yourself. What does it look like? I would sum it up in one word: Crave. Crave Him. The more you spend time with others who crave Him, the more you will crave Him. It will happen through prayer and study of His Word. It will happen through a deeper living-out of the set-apartness of knowing you are His, and He is yours. It will happen as you practically set out to love others in His Name. And it will not happen in your own strength—that's the secret. God displays His supernatural glory through human impossibilities. Crave God. He will satisfy. Love God. He will teach you to love Him through the Spirit. Love others. He will act through you. Join us this week on the Gospel Spice Podcast to find out how Eve is discovering the mysterious miracle of intimacy with God. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Robby host Truth Talk Live talking to Michael Woolworth 

It's our final week in the CRAVE series! Another week to help stoke our passion to CRAVE God's Word! We'll also remember the sacrifice so many have made for our freedom, as well as rejoice with a baptism. We're grateful for the body of Christ where we can encourage one another, mourn together, celebrate and worship together.

It's our final week in the CRAVE series! Another week to help stoke our passion to CRAVE God's Word! We'll also remember the sacrifice so many have made for our freedom, as well as rejoice with a baptism. We're grateful for the body of Christ where we can encourage one another, mourn together, celebrate and worship together.

We look at 5 reasons to CRAVE God's word as we dive into Psalm 119 together!

We look at 5 reasons to CRAVE God's word as we dive into Psalm 119 together!

The distinction between "clean" and "unclean" animals in Leviticus 11 and Acts 10 echoes the choice between the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Bad/Evil in Genesis 2–3. By eating from the Tree of Knowledge, Adam and Eve sought to determine good and bad for themselves, instead of trusting in God's provision and boundaries. In this study of Torah reading שְׁמִינִי Shemini (“eighth,” Leviticus 9–11), we'll see that learning the underlying lesson of distinguishing clean from unclean teaches the commonwealth of Israel to accept God's designations rather than relying on their own understanding. Those who "eat" what God deems "unclean" place themselves outside of His blessing and life, just as Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden. But by obeying God's instructions on diet and ritual purity, Israel can enjoy communion with the holy God and partake continually of His life-giving presence, prefigured by the Tree of Life. Peter's vision in Acts 10 teaches this fundamental lesson of how "cleaned" believers in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) are elevated/separated from the "unclean" way of the world.

Crave God's World - 1 Peter 2-1-3--Command ---1st Reason ---Illustration ---2nd Reason --- ---Would your spending time with the Lord in his word be described as craving-- Why or why not-----How might reflecting on your past experiences of -tasting God's goodness- encourage you to read his word more regularly and more expectantly-----Do you need to change your Bible intake habits-- How so-- Develop a plan, a time, and a place for pursuing God in his word.---Are you taking in too much of the world's stuff that it is hinders your hunger for God's word-- If so, what can you do to cut back----Other passages to consider- Ps 19-7-11- 34- 119- Isa 40-6-8- Col 3-16-17- 2 Tim 3-10-17- Heb 4-12.

Crave God's World - 1 Peter 2-1-3--Command ---1st Reason ---Illustration ---2nd Reason --- ---Would your spending time with the Lord in his word be described as craving-- Why or why not-----How might reflecting on your past experiences of -tasting God's goodness- encourage you to read his word more regularly and more expectantly-----Do you need to change your Bible intake habits-- How so-- Develop a plan, a time, and a place for pursuing God in his word.---Are you taking in too much of the world's stuff that it is hinders your hunger for God's word-- If so, what can you do to cut back----Other passages to consider- Ps 19-7-11- 34- 119- Isa 40-6-8- Col 3-16-17- 2 Tim 3-10-17- Heb 4-12.

Crave God's World – 1 Peter 2:1-3Command –1st Reason –Illustration –2nd Reason – -Would your spending time with the Lord in his word be described as craving? Why or why not?-How might reflecting on your past experiences of "tasting God's goodness" encourage you to read his word more regularly and more expectantly?-Do you need to change your Bible intake habits? How so? Develop a plan, a time, and a place for pursuing God in his word.-Are you taking in too much of the world's stuff that it is hinders your hunger for God's word? If so, what can you do to cut back?Other passages to consider: Ps 19:7-11; 34; 119; Isa 40:6-8; Col 3:16-17; 2 Tim 3:10-17; Heb 4:12.

During the holidays, it's nice to enjoy turkey for Thanksgiving and cookies at Christmas. But then New Year's Day rolls around, and with it comes a reckoning. It's when many of us begin to regret our lack of restraint over the past few weeks and commit to finally dropping a few pounds. Today's episode of the Great Stories podcast features a conversation with New York Times bestselling author of “Made to Crave” Lysa TerKeurst. Yes, you'll hear Charles and Lysa talk about food cravings and healthy eating practices. But, unlike other podcasts on the topic, you'll also hear them discuss how this is a spiritual issue, not a physical one. Ultimately, this isn't about what you should and should not be eating. It's about the idolatry we have surrounding the things we often love a little too much in life. Lysa helps us remember that craving isn't necessarily a bad thing . . . the challenge is to realize how God created us to crave something so much more than what's in the pantry. If you or someone you know is struggling with unhealthy eating practices, this New Year's episode is for you. 

Hedonism is something that Christians should avoid, right? Actually, there is an enjoyment that is from God and glorifies God that every Christian should desire. This is how we were created! To watch the video of this message, please click here.  If you would like to follow along with all of the messages in this series called Craving, you can find all of the sermons by clicking here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

The Key To Christian Living Is A Thirst And Hunger For God

How Can I Crave God & His Word?

Paul McPherson | Wednesday Morning, September 23, 2020 | Daily Devotions from God's Word

The Bible - Sermon Series Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Main Idea: Learning to long for God's Word.

The Bible - Sermon Series Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Main Idea: Learning to long for God's Word.

2018-04-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 22nd, 2018 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Romans 13:10; Jeremiah Notes: - Sin has a Sequence. - There is a point where we can’t stop. - God is tired of us saying that we are busy. - Get rid of stuff that steals your joy. - Crave God’s touch. - Jesus is coming back to those who say, “Even so come Lord Jesus.”

2018-04-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 22nd, 2018 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Romans 13:10; Jeremiah Notes: - Sin has a Sequence. - There is a point where we can’t stop. - God is tired of us saying that we are busy. - Get rid of stuff that steals your joy. - Crave God’s touch. - Jesus is coming back to those who say, “Even so come Lord Jesus.”

Over the past few weeks, I've been receiving email after email from women who are wondering how to begin studying the Bible. I share a lot of Bible study resources on my blog, but a few weeks ago I shared an episode on "Does my quiet time need to be first thing in the morning?" And I think that spurred on a lot of questions.  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. So my intention with this episode is to give you a complete beginner's guide to reading the Bible. We will cover the purpose and the methods. So this episode is for you if: 1) You've never studied the bible on your own and want to know where to start, or 2) You've read the bible here or there but don't know if you are doing it correctly or how to go deeper or 3) You want to be able to help other study the bible for themselves as well. So hopefully all of you fall into one of these three categories. WHY do we study the Bible? Jesus commands us to love him and know him, "And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:37 We are to be hearers and doers of His word: "But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing." - James 1:25 God's Word is meant to sustain us in a way that food alone cannot:  “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” - Matthew 4:4 To carry the food analogy farther, we are to CRAVE God's Word: "Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—" - 1 Peter 2:2 To be true discipline of Christ: "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”" - John 8:31-32 We are to share this treasure with others: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." - Colossians 3:16 God's Word is profitable for everything, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." And we know that God's Word is powerful! "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."- Hebrews 4:12 HOW do we study the Bible?  On some days, it feels like it would be great if God had left very clear instructions on HOW to study the Bible. But as I've grown, I've seen the beauty that God has given us the freedom to study God's word how it works best for us and our learning style. Now with that said, there are good practices to follow and some helpful tips.  So let's do an overview of the different methods for studying the Bible and the pros or cons of each. While there are different ways to explain these methods of reading/studying God's Word, I love how Jen Wilkin explains them in her book, Women of the Word. You can read about all 6 approaches here.  The Personal Shopper Approach The Xanax Approach The PinBall Approach The Picky Eater Approach  So what's the best method for reading God's Word? One of the best ways to deeply study God's Word and be in the entirety of God's Word is a systematic approach to Scripture where you read through entire books or sections at a time, preferably with repetition.

Over the past few weeks, I've been receiving email after email from women who are wondering how to begin studying the Bible. I share a lot of Bible study resources on my blog, but a few weeks ago I shared an episode on "Does my quiet time need to be first thing in the morning?" And I think that spurred on a lot of questions.  Listen to the Podcast: We also recorded this blog post as an audio podcast. If you want to listen in instead of reading, click play below or do a combination of both  And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. So my intention with this episode is to give you a complete beginner's guide to reading the Bible. We will cover the purpose and the methods. So this episode is for you if: 1) You've never studied the bible on your own and want to know where to start, or 2) You've read the bible here or there but don't know if you are doing it correctly or how to go deeper or 3) You want to be able to help other study the bible for themselves as well. So hopefully all of you fall into one of these three categories. WHY do we study the Bible? Jesus commands us to love him and know him, "And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:37 We are to be hearers and doers of His word: "But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing." - James 1:25 God's Word is meant to sustain us in a way that food alone cannot:  “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” - Matthew 4:4 To carry the food analogy farther, we are to CRAVE God's Word: "Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—" - 1 Peter 2:2 To be true discipline of Christ: "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”" - John 8:31-32 We are to share this treasure with others: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." - Colossians 3:16 God's Word is profitable for everything, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." And we know that God's Word is powerful! "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."- Hebrews 4:12 HOW do we study the Bible?  On some days, it feels like it would be great if God had left very clear instructions on HOW to study the Bible. But as I've grown, I've seen the beauty that God has given us the freedom to study God's word how it works best for us and our learning style. Now with that said, there are good practices to follow and some helpful tips.  So let's do an overview of the different methods for studying the Bible and the pros or cons of each. While there are different ways to explain these methods of reading/studying God's Word, I love how Jen Wilkin explains them in her book, Women of the Word. You can read about all 6 approaches here.  The Personal Shopper Approach The Xanax Approach The PinBall Approach The Picky Eater Approach  So what's the best method for reading God's Word? One of the best ways to deeply study God's Word and be in the entirety of God's Word is a systematic approach to Scripture where you read through entire books or sections at a time, preferably with repetition.

This week Rahul pleads with USF students to CRAVE God and His Word. Rahul presents the large list of pros of reading the Bible, as well as showing some of God's promises.

Made to Crave “God’s Plan for Love” Austin 3-20-13

Made to Crave “God’s design for relationships” Austin McCan 3-13-13