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Matthew 25:14-301. God invests His grace, love, and power in us.2. Delighting in God will mean investing His gifts.3. Overprotection isn't investment; it's fear.4. The abundant life in Jesus will invest and multiply for the glory of God.5. Your choice today isn't whether to invest or not. It's whether you will live or just exist.
Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realistic!) rhythm in God's Word. Scriptures referenced:John 6:1-14John 6:16-21James 1:22-25Resources:Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God's WordClick here to read an excerpt!Ellen and Ashley's favorite study Bibles:ESV Study Bible | ESV Archaeology Study Bible | NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Click here to send us your email for our newsletter OR to send a message to the show! We have no way of responding unless you leave your email.Want to study God's Word for yourself? Try our In-Depth Bible Study Academy Click here to try a free mini-course!
Discover how God's Word transforms lives and why delighting in Scripture is the key to true blessing. In this message, Daniel Morell from JAARS (JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE) shares inspiring stories from the mission field—where pilots risk challenging flights to bring the Bible to remote tribes—and reminds us of the life-changing power of God's Word. Drawing from Psalm 1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, and Hebrews 4:12, Daniel explores how Scripture creates, communicates, corrects, and transforms us, equipping us for every good work. You'll hear incredible testimony of how hearing the Word for the first time brought a remote village to tears, showing that God's Word is alive and active today. Topics covered in this study: • Why delighting in the Word leads to true blessing. • The story of JAARS Aviation and reaching the “last mile” for the gospel. • Seven ways the Word of God changes our lives. • Real-life examples of God's power in remote tribes. • How we can live out our faith and share God's Word where we are.
What if God Said Yes? | Summer of Psalms From Psalm 37, we're challenged to consider what it looks like to delight in the Lord, commit our ways to Him, and live out our purpose with bold trust. This message offers five practical principles for walking in spiritual alignment and reminds us that real transformation begins when we say yes to God's power, not just His blessings. Key Insights: 1. Delighting in the Lord aligns your desires with God's, shaping your prayers into His purpose. 2. True purpose is not stumbled into, it's committed to and entrusted to God. 3. Passion driven by the Holy Spirit remains steady even when circumstances are unstable. 4. Saying yes to God requires surrender, not just intention. 5. Your spiritual alignment always precedes your clarity around calling and purpose. Key Scripture: Psalms 37 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.37.ESV) Speaker: Chip Paul Series: Summer of Psalms Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/ab7pqxx4Gzo) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)
Followers of Jesus are called to be people who delight in the truth. God calls his followers to speak truthfully, not deceitfully or destructively. And his followers are always to use their words to demonstrate love for their neighbor. Exodus 20:16
Pastor Delbert Denny Jr. preaches a message called "Doubting and Delighting Saints" from Psalm 77. ---Parkview Church exists to glorify God through the whole church forming whole disciples for the good of all people.Website: www.parkviewchurch.orgInstagram/Facebook: @parkviewchurchic
Sermon, "Delighting in Scripture." by Rick McNally during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan
Sermon Summary: "The Discipline of Bible Study" - Psalm 119:9-16 Series: Sacred Rhythms (Message 2) Main Message: Regular, thoughtful engagement with Scripture transforms our hearts, renews our minds, and directs our steps. Overview Imagine receiving a personal letter from someone who loves you deeply and has wisdom that could change your future. Would you skim it quickly, or would you study every word? That's exactly what you have in the Bible—a personal letter from God. Yet many Christians treat it casually, glancing at it occasionally rather than studying it intentionally. This message explores how to move beyond casual reading to transformative Bible study that changes lives. The Psalmist's Passion Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible—176 verses almost entirely about God's Word. The psalmist didn't see Scripture as religious duty but as spiritual delight. He found more joy in God's Word than in material riches because he understood its power to guide, cleanse, and transform. Key Points 1. God's Word Is Our Guide for Righteous Living "How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word." Scripture serves as our moral GPS, showing us where we are, where we should be, and how to get there. The difference between casual reading and intentional study is this: reading says "That's a nice verse," while study asks "How does this apply to my life?" 2. Delighting in God's Word Brings Joy and Stability The psalmist "rejoiced" in God's testimonies and found "delight" in His statutes. This wasn't drudgery—this was genuine happiness. God's Word provides what our hearts desperately need: stability in chaos, wisdom for decisions, comfort in pain, hope in despair, and identity in confusion. 3. Consistent Study Requires Intentional Methods and Habits Passion for God's Word doesn't happen accidentally—it requires intentional practices. The message introduces five practical study methods: SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer), the 5 W's and H, Book Study, Topical Study, and Verse-by-Verse Study. Consistency matters more than length—start with 15-20 minutes daily. 4. Bible Study Must Move from Knowledge to Obedience The ultimate goal isn't just knowing more about God but knowing God more and living differently. Knowledge without obedience leads to spiritual pride. True Bible study always asks: "What is God calling me to do differently because of what I've learned?" Practical Study Methods Introduced SOAP Method: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer 5 W's and H: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How Book Study: Study entire books chapter by chapter Topical Study: Explore what the Bible says about specific topics Verse-by-Verse: Intensive study of individual passages This Week's Challenge Beginners: 15 minutes daily using the SOAP method with the Gospel of John Developing: Choose one book to study over the next month with multiple methods Experienced: Complete a thorough topical study on a relevant subject Everyone: Apply one recent biblical truth more fully in your life The Invitation God has given you a treasure more valuable than gold—His Word. But like any treasure, its value is only realized through careful study, not casual glances. Your Bible isn't just a book—it's a bridge to the heart of God. The psalmist found incredible joy in Scripture because he invested time studying it, meditating on it, and applying it. The same opportunity is yours today. God is waiting to speak to you through His Word, offering wisdom for decisions, comfort for pain, and direction for your future. Start today. Start small. But start. Don't miss what God wants to say to you through His Word. Listen to the full sermon audio above. This continues our six-part "Sacred Rhythms" series on spiritual disciplines. For upcoming messages and other sermon resources, visit our sermon archive.
https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyGoalsPod?sub_confirmation=1On this week's episode, David Pollack and Pastor J discuss your heart's approach to each and every day. Do you spend more time delighting or desiring?You are listening to David Pollack, former College GameDay Analyst, and Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor of Graystone Church, have a weekly conversation about God, Family, and Sports.#familygoalspodcast #familygoals #christianfamilyRespond in the comments, SUBSCRIBE and CLICK THE BELL for notificationsSUBSCRIBE to The Family Goals Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-goals-with-david-pollack-and-pastor-j/id1585214791X: https://x.com/familygoalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/familygoalspod/Pollack Family Foundation Banquet of Blessings: https://www.pollackfamilyfoundation.com/banquet-of-blessingsCompassion International: compassion.com/familygoalsToney Financial Services: https://www.toneyfinancialinc.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyGoalsPod?sub_confirmation=1On this week's episode, David Pollack and Pastor J discuss your heart's approach to each and every day. Do you spend more time delighting or desiring?You are listening to David Pollack, former College GameDay Analyst, and Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor of Graystone Church, have a weekly conversation about God, Family, and Sports.#familygoalspodcast #familygoals #christianfamilyRespond in the comments, SUBSCRIBE and CLICK THE BELL for notificationsSUBSCRIBE to The Family Goals Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-goals-with-david-pollack-and-pastor-j/id1585214791X: https://x.com/familygoalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/familygoalspod/Pollack Family Foundation Banquet of Blessings: https://www.pollackfamilyfoundation.com/banquet-of-blessingsCompassion International: compassion.com/familygoalsToney Financial Services: https://www.toneyfinancialinc.com/
The following message is taken from the video teaching series on Preaching. To watch the full series visit www.uniongrow.coTo support or become a friend of Union, visit https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-unionDelighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves is brought to you by Union. For more resources visit www.unionpublishing.org
Delighting in the Word _ Psalm 119_1-40 by Cypress Bible Church
Have you ever struggled to delight in God or even know what that means practically? Did you know that God delights in YOU? Today, I am joined by Elle Cardel from Daughter of Delight. We talk about delighting in the Lord, spending time in the Bible, the truth that God delights in us, fighting perfectionism, and changing the mentality of the need to earn God's favor. Show Outline: 00:00 Intro 04:30 What does delighting in God mean? 10:00 Practical ways to grow in our delight of God; being too busy for God; and the importance of Scripture 15:00 Nothing satisfies like our God does 18:00 Fighting the lie that we don't need to study God's Word 21:00 Popular, WRONG Biblical teachings to be wary of 24:30 “God won't give us more than we can handle”… or will He? 31:00 God delights in YOU Buy She Delights: https://amzn.to/4lqkqPP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard A. MansfieldVictorious Living Series, Part 4
Sunday evening message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church
Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about Meditating in The Word, from John 14:23, Psalm 1:1–3; Deuteronomy 4:9, and Matthew 4:1–4, including: Chewing, Remembering, and Delighting in it. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 17, 2025.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of being rooted in the Lord and His Word. We turned to Psalm 1, which compares a child of God to a tree. A child of God is considered a tree planted by the waters, has flourishing leaves, yields fruit in their season, meditates on the word day and night, and their nourishment comes from God. The chapter then speaks about the ungodly and how its tree is weaker, taken by the wind, and will perish because it's not rooted in Him. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners about the scriptures they hold onto. We also had Greg Dempter join us to talk about the disruptive emotions leaders can feel during chaos and busyness, and how inner peace comes only from God through all that noise. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. He has also been a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We also had Asheritah CiuCiu join us to discuss the importance of intimacy with the Lord during quiet time. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube page where she has posted a video called “Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of being rooted in the Lord and His Word. We turned to Psalm 1, which compares a child of God to a tree. A child of God is considered a tree planted by the waters, has flourishing leaves, yields fruit in their season, meditates on the word day and night, and their nourishment comes from God. The chapter then speaks about the ungodly and how its tree is weaker, taken by the wind, and will perish because it's not rooted in Him. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners about the scriptures they hold onto. We also had Greg Dempter join us to talk about the disruptive emotions leaders can feel during chaos and busyness, and how inner peace comes only from God through all that noise. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. He has also been a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We also had Asheritah CiuCiu join us to discuss the importance of intimacy with the Lord during quiet time. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube page where she has posted a video called “Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of being rooted in the Lord and His Word. We turned to Psalm 1, which compares a child of God to a tree. A child of God is considered a tree planted by the waters, has flourishing leaves, yields fruit in their season, meditates on the word day and night, and their nourishment comes from God. The chapter then speaks about the ungodly and how its tree is weaker, taken by the wind, and will perish because it's not rooted in Him. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners about the scriptures they hold onto. We also had Greg Dempter join us to talk about the disruptive emotions leaders can feel during chaos and busyness, and how inner peace comes only from God through all that noise. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. He has also been a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We also had Asheritah CiuCiu join us to discuss the importance of intimacy with the Lord during quiet time. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube page where she has posted a video called “Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of being rooted in the Lord and His Word. We turned to Psalm 1, which compares a child of God to a tree. A child of God is considered a tree planted by the waters, has flourishing leaves, yields fruit in their season, meditates on the word day and night, and their nourishment comes from God. The chapter then speaks about the ungodly and how its tree is weaker, taken by the wind, and will perish because it's not rooted in Him. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners about the scriptures they hold onto. We also had Greg Dempter join us to talk about the disruptive emotions leaders can feel during chaos and busyness, and how inner peace comes only from God through all that noise. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. He has also been a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We also had Asheritah CiuCiu join us to discuss the importance of intimacy with the Lord during quiet time. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube page where she has posted a video called “Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of being rooted in the Lord and His Word. We turned to Psalm 1, which compares a child of God to a tree. A child of God is considered a tree planted by the waters, has flourishing leaves, yields fruit in their season, meditates on the word day and night, and their nourishment comes from God. The chapter then speaks about the ungodly and how its tree is weaker, taken by the wind, and will perish because it's not rooted in Him. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners about the scriptures they hold onto. We also had Greg Dempter join us to talk about the disruptive emotions leaders can feel during chaos and busyness, and how inner peace comes only from God through all that noise. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. He has also been a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We also had Asheritah CiuCiu join us to discuss the importance of intimacy with the Lord during quiet time. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube page where she has posted a video called “Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed the importance of being rooted in the Lord and His Word. We turned to Psalm 1, which compares a child of God to a tree. A child of God is considered a tree planted by the waters, has flourishing leaves, yields fruit in their season, meditates on the word day and night, and their nourishment comes from God. The chapter then speaks about the ungodly and how its tree is weaker, taken by the wind, and will perish because it's not rooted in Him. We turned to the phone lines to hear from our listeners about the scriptures they hold onto. We also had Greg Dempter join us to talk about the disruptive emotions leaders can feel during chaos and busyness, and how inner peace comes only from God through all that noise. Greg Dempster is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. He has also been a senior leader, elder, and ministry director. We also had Asheritah CiuCiu join us to discuss the importance of intimacy with the Lord during quiet time. Asheritah is a national speaker, bestselling author, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online ministry that helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She also has a YouTube page where she has posted a video called “Delighting in Jesus: Guided Prayers and Bible Study Tips.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it truly mean to live a receptive life? The Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology and author of Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah for a series on what Sabbath means for us. In this final episode on chapter 7, they discuss what re-enchantment in God's Word looks like, how we can appreciate the metaphysical realities of this world, what truth, goodness, and beauty have to do with living a receptive life, and what it means to live in the fullness of God's Sabbath. Find Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play at cph.org/day-7-for-work-rest-or-play. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
The following message was given at the 2025 BGEA European Congress© 2025 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Used by permission. All rights reserved.To support or become a friend of Union, visit https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-unionDelighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves is brought to you by Union. For more resources visit www.unionpublishing.org
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A sermon from the sermon series "That We May Live" on the 10 commandments
On this episode of This vs. That, we sit down with Eric Schumacher to explore the profound concept of weakness in Christian life. We discuss how recognizing our limitations and dependence on God's grace can lead to greater freedom and spiritual growth. Eric shares personal insights from his latest book, addressing the paradox of working diligently while maintaining complete reliance on God's strength.We examine how understanding our weakness doesn't eliminate it, but rather transforms our perspective on dependence, grief, and human limitations. Book Resources Mention:The Good Gift of Weakness by Eric Schumacher - A lay-level biblical theology examining weakness from Genesis to RevelationHe Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak by Emily Jensen - 30 devotional readings about finding strength in Christ during times of weaknessStrong and Weak by Andy Crouch - Explores vulnerability and authority in relation to vocation and workGlorious Weakness by Alia Joy - A memoir examining poverty and hardship through the lens of God's power in weaknessYou're Only Human by Kelly Kapic - Focuses on human limitations with practical applicationsWeakness Is the Way by J.I. Packer - An examination of weakness from Packer's personal experienceThe Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller - Referenced during the discussion about finding freedom in Christ-----We're really excited to tell you about Anchored Virtual's new podcast, Consult the Counselor. There are very few spaces that are designed for long form conversations on difficult counseling topics. On Consult a Counselor, that's what we want to provide.In each episode, we invite two of our counselors at Anchored Virtual into a deep dive conversation on a counseling topic. Once a month, we'll release episodes on issues such as addictions, trauma, church hurt, infertility, forgiveness, abuse, and more. You'll get to hear expert counselors discuss the nuances and challenges of these issues and ultimately apply the hope of the gospel in practical and meaningful ways.To listen search for Consult the Counselor wherever you listen to podcasts.----For more information about Anchored Virtual, visit anchoredvirtual.com
Is play really that important? The Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology and author of Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah for a series on what Sabbath means for us. In this episode on chapter 6, they discuss how we distinguish between work and play, whether work counts as work if we really enjoy it, why play is actually very important (even for adults!), whether worship is play, how sleep forces us to understand our humanity and the nature of God, and the theological connection between sleep and death. Find Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play at cph.org/day-7-for-work-rest-or-play. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
How can we know our purpose and understand life's meaning? The Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology and author of Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah for a series on what Sabbath means for us. In this episode on chapter 5, they discuss the current state of Western culture, how a focus on the individual has shaped our culture, what happens when we remove meaning from the world, how we can know our purpose and life's meaning, what it means to have a receptive life, and how we can use the receptive life to live outside ourselves and serve our neighbor. Find Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play at cph.org/day-7-for-work-rest-or-play. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
In this episode, Colleen Searcy walks through the stories of seven lesser-known women in Scripture. Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She is on staff at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, and leads workshops for churches across the country. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
Tiffani Long | Respond Women's RetreatIn this session, Tiffani Long talks about what it means to grow closer to God through spiritual disciplines—like reading the Bible, praying, and memorizing Scripture. These aren't just rules to follow—they're ways we get to hear from God and enjoy time with Him.She shares how it's easy to rush through these habits or do them just to check a box, and how she's learning to slow down and truly delight in spending time with the Lord. Tiffani will help us see the difference between discipline that feels like a chore and one that brings joy.This session offers simple, practical ways to stay consistent, fight distractions, and make time with God a natural part of everyday life. It's about shifting from routine to relationship—learning to truly enjoy time with the Lord, knowing that the more we're with Him, the more we'll love Him.Respond Women's RetreatWomen of the Word by Jen WilkinPraying the Bible by Donald WhitneyPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.
The church has long recognized the priority of worship, acknowledging that we are redeemed in order to become faithful worshipers of the one true God. In this message, Dr. Michael Reeves asserts that worship is the end for which we are created and saved. This message is from I Will Build My Church, our 2025 National Conference.To support or become a friend of Union, visit https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-unionDelighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves is brought to you by Union. For more resources visit www.unionpublishing.org
How is leisure part of being human? The Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology and author of Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play from Concordia Publishing House, joins Andy and Sarah for a series on what Sabbath means for us. In this episode on chapter 4, they discuss how we normally consider "leisure" and how Josef Pieper gives us a deeper explanation. They also consider several questions: Does it matter if we have time to think deep thoughts about the world? How does our Western culture make true leisure difficult? How are leisure and worship connected? What is acedia, and what about it is dangerous? Shouldn't leisure be equated with laziness? Find Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play at cph.org/day-7-for-work-rest-or-play. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
See how happiness comes from delighting ourselves in God as Brett Andrews shares.To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/AJOAYPxFpzMShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
After seeing her baby girl undergo back to back heart surgeries, Elle Cardel knows the struggle of delighting in God and His Word when life is not what we expected. We all find ourselves bombarded by busy schedules, overwhelmed with unexpected grief, carrying financial burdens, feeling an emptiness in our hearts and souls, and more. How do we love the life we have and take joy in Jesus and His Word when we feel less than enthusiastic? We're answering these questions and more in today's episode. Elle is a breath of fresh air - I know you'll love this one. Grab a copy of "She Delights" - out now. -- OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Get 25% off your first month of Ritual for a limited time at ritual.com/truthtalks. -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices