Podcasts about first fifteen

Clint Smith reads his poem, “Ode to Those First Fifteen Minutes After the Kids Are Finally Asleep.” This poem is featured in Clint's On Being conversation with Krista, “What We Know in the ‘Marrow of Our Bones.'” Find more of his poems, along with our full collection of poetry films and readings from two decades of the show, at Experience Poetry.Clint Smith is a staff writer at The Atlantic. His narrative nonfiction book, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and many other honors. His poetry collections are Counting Descent and Above Ground.

You know all about our "First Fifteen" by now, but in this episode, our historians shift their focus to the institution - St. Lorenz Lutheran church - that started Frankenmuth. We explore the earliest versions of the church, how St. Lorenz has grown to serve our community, and its impact today. Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review! It's a great way to share our community's history! The Historians in Lederhosen are proudly supported by the Frankenmuth Historical Association. Check out the FHA at https://www.frankenmuthmuseum.org/podcast.html.

Today we look at a recent release from Omega and the newly released MB&F Catalogue Raisonné which documents the first fifteen years of the brand and the incredible accomplishments they have had.The Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope can be found here.The MB&F Catalogue Raisonné can be found here.You can find us on our Website, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Want to be part of the Launch of our clothing line? Check out Life on the Wrist Merch!

作为一名自幼在澳大利亚昆士兰长大的华裔，James形容小时候的自己就是一个胖乎乎的亚洲小男孩，因为玩橄榄球，身为一名华人也能迅速融入澳洲当地的环境，交到同龄的好友们。除了喜欢体育运动超越语言的身体交流，James也被橄榄球的团队感与包容性深深吸引，“不论是像我小时候一样的小胖子，跑得又不快，协调性也一般，还是身材瘦小，速度可能很快的人，每个人都可以在橄榄球队伍中找到属于自己的位置。”大学主修体育与运动科学，毕业后James曾经担任过各种体育组织的国家级体能教练，包括ARU澳大利亚橄榄球联盟，APA澳大利亚残奥会委员会和QRU昆士兰橄榄球联盟。回国5年多，目前James定居上海，不仅成为了一名分享健康生活方式的健身博主，在社交媒体上吸引了数十万关注者，如今还创立了自己的健身工作室First Fifteen。在我们的播客对话中，James反复强调，精神与身体是连接一体的。良性的健身，应该视乎自己全身心的需求，去选择对应的训练方式。TSUBO RADIO 四十六期，我们邀请了James加入圆桌讨论。本期播客主题：从澳洲华裔小胖孩到国际时尚健身博主｜对话国家级体能教练James。欢迎收听。听众福利本期的听众们，只要完成以下两步操作，即可参与飞盘抽奖！我们将在播客发布后的7天里抽取10名听众，为您免费邮寄TSUBO x YONSEED联名款飞盘一件。1. 订阅关注TSUBO RADIO播客节目2. 务必私信我们留下您的邮寄信息本期嘉宾James Zhao健身KOL、体能教练、First Fifteen健身工作室主理人，有着10年以上的专业经验。也是一名自幼在澳洲长大的华裔，目前定居上海。大学主修体育与运动科学，毕业后还曾担任过各种体育组织的国家级体能教练，包括ARU澳大利亚橄榄球联盟，APA澳大利亚残奥会委员会和QRU昆士兰橄榄球联盟。此外，还曾与Under Armour, Adidas, Nike, Lululemon, Keep, Apple, Mercedes Benz等等多家品牌合作。MaxTSUBO户外品牌主理人、品牌创意总监；同时也是摄影师、健身爱好者。作为自幼在澳大利亚成长的华人，Maximus曾就读金融与哲学双专业。早在成为TSUBO品牌主理人之前，便是户外文化的先行者。本期内容节选Host：Amber嘉宾：James，Max05:00James我是一名从小在澳洲长大的华裔，小时候外表是一个胖胖亚洲小男孩，后来开始玩橄榄球，任何体育其实不用语言都能和身边人沟通。我们玩橄榄球的时候，大家都是哥们，用身体语言就可以沟通，非常有团队感。所以打橄榄球是自己的第一个爱好，也是影响我很深的运动。11:00James橄榄球为什么是我最喜欢的体育运动，是因为不同身材、强壮程度不同的人都可以玩。橄榄球中有不同的位置，我小时候是个小胖子，跑得不一定很快，协调性也不一定很好，但是也可以玩。有的人很瘦小，速度很快，也可以玩。每个人都可以在橄榄球里找到属于自己的位置。27:00James2015年左右，有一次我自己一个人回国，在机场的时候就看到了超级猩猩的海报，当时是中国一个新兴的健身团课模式，也看到了他们用集装箱改造的智能移动健身房，我就觉得很有意思。后来自己还去北京参加了一个China Fit的展会，发现现场请到了许多国际上非常有名的专家。当时就觉得，中国Fitness这块市场是非常有潜力的。51:00James现在国内的专业运动员训练已经越来越科学了。以前，我有经历过一些区域的运动员团队训练，比如跑到一个城市的游泳团队做体能指导，当时会发现他们训练计划非常不Specific，他们认为所有人都应该做一样的训练，比如每天都游3公里。或者会推动运动员去练到极限。这很容易导致一种长期的损伤。其实Recovery也应该是很重要的一个环节。01:01:00James当你精神很疲惫，但是身体认为还好，这种时候去健身运动，是很容易受伤的。人体的大脑和身体是连接的，身体的力气是需要神经系统给到支撑的。我们肌肉有很多Units，当我们特别累的时候，那些Units就会激活少一些，你可能没有力气去完成一些练习。就像运动员去参加奥运会的时候，他们要尽可能保持最好的精神状态。本期背景音乐音乐作者：Coma-Media来自pixabay

In the penultimate episode of the season we unpack Claire North's unique science-fiction novel 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August.' Join us as we share our thoughts on non-linear story telling, time-travel and the role of ethics in science. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Some Life Updates 06:55 - Spoiler and Trigger Warnings 08:05 - An Introduction to the Author 11:10 - The Blurb 11:55 - A Discussion of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August 01:08:45 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:10:25 - Outro Other Books Mentioned in This Episode: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton City of Bones by Cassandra Clare Mirror Dreams by Catherine Webb Timekeepers by Claire North The Extraordinary and Unusual Adventures of Horatio Lyle by Catherine Webb Touch by Claire North The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff QualityLand by Marc-Uwe Kling Links: Claire North on Goodreads Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram (run by Lucia with minimal input from Corrie!!) Thank you for listening! You can send your feedback, thoughts, questions and book recommendations to us at reading.materials.podcast@gmail.com.

The Psalms lead us in prayer and teach us to pray. Listen to Psalm 2 and pray along with it.Want a fuller devotional based on Psalm 2? Listen to it here in season 3 episode 3 of our podcast.In our regular podcast you can listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day.  It's a perfect way to get started! Enjoy listening to God's word and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more.Season Three features many of the psalms and has a companion book. I encourage you to get a copy  God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or ebook)Download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.com  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

The Psalms lead us in prayer and teach us to pray. Listen to Psalm 1 and pray along with it. Want a fuller devotional based on Psalm 1? Listen to it here in the pilot episode of our podcast.In our regular podcast you can listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day.  It's a perfect way to get started! Enjoy listening to God's word and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more. Season Three features many of the psalms and has a companion book. I encourage you to get a copy  God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or ebook)Download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.com  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Jesus spent time in Africa as a baby, and when the time was full scripture says, "Out of Egypt I called my son."  The meaning of that phrase has a deep resonance that reaches back to the prophets (especially Hosea) and then further back to the prophet Moses.  One of the great stories of the Bible is how God's people came to live in Egypt, slide into slavery and oppression, then see a mighty deliverance from Egypt by God.  Today's episode is about the story of God bringing Israel out of Egypt.  Season five is focused on listening to and praying Bible stories or narratives.  In our podcast we take time to listen to God's word and turn it into prayer.  Genesis 37:2 begins with, "These are the generations of Jacob."  But the very next word after this is Joseph, and in the following chapters Joseph's figure is central to the story.  We've already heard about Jacob in the previous 10 or 11 chapters of Genesis (go back to the previous episode of First Fifteen if you haven't listened to "How Jacob became Israel"). The last 13 chapters of Genesis (37-50) talk mostly about Jacob's sons (see Gen 35:23-26), and they show the remarkable story of how the entire family of Jacob came to live in Egypt.  Exodus begins by naming the sons of Jacob again, but several generations pass and even though their numbers have increased greatly, Israel is reduced to slavery.  430 years pass (Ex 12:40), and God raises up a deliverer named Moses. After God visits plagues upon Egypt, Moses leads the people out of Egypt.  These 31 chapters make for an epic story that takes several hours to read.  It's well worth the time to listen to it; on this podcast, though, we listen to a biblical summary of the events found in Psalm 81.  We take a closer look at the events that happened in Genesis 37-Exodus 18 and also the deeper meaning of this great story.  Much like the cross for Christians, the story of deliverance from Egypt is fundamental to Jewish identity and is retold every year in the celebration of Passover.      Connect with us on one of our social channels:Twitter  @WordofPrayer15Instagram @WordofPrayer15 Facebook Page at Word of Prayer 15.Support our show with your purchase of one of our products:Etsy store WordofPrayerAmazon Ron Oltmanns and Angela S OltmannsWe use a four step process for reading/hearing, meditating, praying and then living out scripture demonstrated here.Additional resources at https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Groundhog Day meets the apocalypse in this week's book, in which the end of the world is approaching at an ever-faster pace through each of Harry August's successive lifetimes spent on earth. Hope you like paradoxes!  Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Advertise on Overdue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning routines boost happiness, reduce stress, increase productivity and create a solid foundation to launch you into your day.  But it can be hard to create an effective one, let alone stick to it.  As I am re-tooling my morning routine now that none of my kids are at home, I thought I'd share some of my favorite tips for transforming your morning routine.  Here are a few key takeaways from today's episode: You have a morning routine, it just may not be very supportive. There are things you cannot change about your morning, but you DO have influence and impact on what you pack into your morning routine. An ‘alarm' is designed to trigger your fight or flight instinct.  Think about that; maybe not the most peaceful way to start your day.   Feel all four corners of your feet on the floor, the very first thing, to ground you into your day. The synapsis in your brain will fire differently if you do NOT look at your cell phone first thing.  Both a short routine and long routine can meet all your essential start-your-day needs.   Don't give up on a morning routine just because you aren't a morning person. Commitment to your morning routine begins the night before. Hydration, movement, mediation - some is better than none.  Pick one area of improvement in your morning routine and just work on that one thing. Perfection is NOT the goal! How to connect with Happiness Coach, Shannon Klenk: Everything Finally Effing Happy >>> www.finallyeffinghappy.com Connect with Shannon >>>  finallyeffinghappy@gmail.com Instagram >>> @FinallyEffingHappy Community >>>  bit.ly/finallyeffinghappygroup Email List >>> https://bit.ly/TheEffingEmailList  (heehee) Work with Shannon >>> bit.ly/WorkingwithShannon   Befriend Your Inner Critic - Registration Page: https://bit.ly/befriendyourinnercritic2021   EPISODE SPONSOR: Kat Correa www.YourInspiredWords.com Instagram >>> @thesoulfirecollective_

A look back on the first fifteen episodes of ApeTV. We'll take a peak at what the warm up process for guests looks like, highlight important topics, and reflect on some of the wonderful conversations we've all shared together. Special shoutout at the end of the presentation to the groups, regions, and apes who have made this all possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apetv/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apetv/support

This week the duo talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Phillies drama, fixing the bullpen, the Sixers clinching the number 1 seed, Eagles signing Ryan Kerrigan, breaking down the Eagles 2021 schedule, and much more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phiredup/message

As the name would suggest, this week Mark and Allen welcome our newest "viewers" and do a quick review of the first 15 episodes of Parks & Rec we covered on the podcast. The episodes and their scores will be listed, grouped, tiered, summarized, triangulated, and other nonsense mathematical terms until the abacus breaks from stress!  Will any episodes get re-scored?  Who knows?  Anything could happen.  Before he left, Constantine left us these questions to tackle:  "Why are these two still on the air?"  "How do I change the station?"  "Where are my onions?"  "Are they really viewers?"  (EDIT:  Ha ha, Constantine.  Please report to HR when you get back.)  Many thanks to our fantastic sponsor, Apple.

"Do Good." It seems so basic, like something you don't have to even say. If you follow Christ, you should no doubt be active in doing good. Yet, throughout Paul's letter to Titus there is a repeated emphasis on "doing good." Today we explore that and focus on the third and final chapter of this short letter. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day.In season four we have been praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We conclude the short letter to Titus today. As one of the "Pastoral Letters" (along with 1 & 2 Timothy), Paul writes to one of his co-workers about how to strengthen the church in Crete as well as how to teach, appoint leaders, and leave a legacy of faith behind. Throughout the letter to Titus Paul repeats the importance of "doing good." We explore that theme further in this episode as well as look at the concrete way that Paul says it can be done. The Christian faith has a bias for action; we should be doing good rather than spending most of our time on arguments and interpretations and controversies. Paul also shares another summary statement about what God has done through us through his Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ in Titus 3:4-8. From his opening emphasis in Titus 1 on character and leadership to a wider focus on living out our faith in our given roles in community (Titus 2), this letter sets forth simple but foundational truths that God's people in all places at all times should practice. We have used the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

There is a type of growth that's harmful to the body. We call it cancer. When Paul wrote to Titus on Crete, he was deeply concerned about a type of teaching that was growing like cancer among the young churches on the island. In Titus 2 we see Paul describe the effects of healthy teaching in the church and how it would produce people bent on doing good. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day.In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We are listening to Paul's letter to Titus, one of his shortest letters. Paul turns from instructions about leaders to the roles that each separate group plays in a healthy body, old or young, male or female, slave or free. In the last few verses of chapter 2 Paul grounds his teaching in God's grace and what God himself teaches us through the example of the Son, Jesus Christ, who gives us instruction and power to turn away from ungodliness and toward virtue. The key word in this chapter is "teaching" and especially healthy teaching which grows good people. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

We seem to have a perpetual shortage of leaders. That's really nothing new as we see today in Paul's letter to Titus. The problem isn't that we have no leaders, but the ones we have aren't very good. Paul was concerned as he looked at the small households of faith scattered over the Roman world and instead of good strong leaders, he saw the body of Christ being misled and deceived. He doesn't waste time complaining about it. Instead he gives instructions to Titus about what to look for and prioritize in good leaders for God's people. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We begin the short letter to Titus today. Besides Philemon, this is Paul's next shortest letter. It gives us a lot to reflect on, meditate about and to pray on in its 46 verses. After briefly considering the context and situation that Paul is writing to, we turn to the main theme of the first part of this letter: leadership. Paul gives Titus specific instructions about appointing elders to guide and oversee the local churches on Crete (for more background, watch the video here). These small groups of believers were already facing the challenge of many wayward teachers coming among them and leading them astray. In Titus 1:10-16 we get a vivid picture of this "anti-leadership" or the opposite of what the body needs. Paul shares with Titus in 1:5-9 the key desirable characteristics of leaders, and it really comes down to character or virtue. These are old-fashioned words, but the need for leaders of strength never goes out of fashion. What is the prime virtue of character trait that leaders need according to Paul? They should be "blameless" or "irreproachable" (Titus 1:6, 7). Paul paints a vivid picture of desirable leadership, and the key themes center around self-control and social conscience. In other words, leaders of the local body need to have the character of Christ and good emotional intelligence.We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

On today's show Scott reviews some of the many executive orders issued in the first fifteen days of the Biden administration. Please be sure to visit the show page and leave a recorded message and/or feedback and show suggestions. You can also visit the Facebook and Twitter pages as well. MAIN SHOW PAGE: https://anchor.fm/scott-hall12 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeplorableMajority Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scotty2280 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-hall12/message

Do you like to have the last word? 1 John has a lot of truths for us, and in the last chapter it circles back to many of those that we've visited before. John's final word about why he is writing and what's most important and even the last verse in the letter all hold something rich and powerful for us. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We are finishing 1 John by listening to chapter 5 in this episode. The language is simple but the truths are rich and plentiful. We explore three of them and they all lead us deeper into faith. These 21 verses offer a lot to meditate on and perhaps you should focus on just one or two at a time. In our daily walk with God we can listen to him and watch how he gives us opportunities to live out the truth in this passage. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Half way through season two and an episode before our 1 year anniversary, Joey R(Cuckoos Nest, Sound of Music, Silence of the Lambs) and OZ (Birdman)rejoin BPC for a special TWO PART episode this week where we discuss the 1933 Best Picture winner CAVALCADE and also revisit our "First Fifteen" Best Picture rankings from season one. In part one we do an old school deep dive into what many consider to be the worst best picture winner. We ponder, "Is Cavalcade really that bad?", pin it up against the BPC whipping post: A BROADWAY MELODY, and discuss in depth why this movie is remembered so poorly. In Part II of this episode we have a very succinct discussion as we relive season one's "First 15 episode" and cohost OZ gives his personal ranking of the 15 movies covered in season one. We also reveal the BPC crew's "Composite" rankings and match them up with how the movies rank according to IMDB. We cover a lot of ground and have a great discussion in this one. Where do you rank these movies? Let us know! Episode is time stamped below. Email us at: bestpicturepodcast@yahoo.com Hit us up on our socials: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook - @bestpicturecast Time Stamp Intro Cavalcade 11:30 Twitter Questions for Cavalcade: 1:17:43 Cavalcade Movie Recommendations 1:27:14 BPC Awards 1:34:35 Part II: First 15 Rankings Revisited 1:57:22 Other 1933 Nominees 2:46:04

What is God like? 1 John tells us a lot about this, and it also says that how we behave toward others and live our lives shows what we think about God. Love, fear, faith, trust...how we approach our relationships gives us plenty of opportunity to answer on a practical level what we think of God. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We are reading 1 John and listening to chapter 4 in this episode. It gives us another simple but striking way of seeing God based on elemental truth. God is love, and to embrace him means not being driven by fear. These 21 verses give us a lot to meditate on. In our daily relationships we get to decide if we will come from love or selfishness, faith or fear. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Love is what we are called to, and God calls us his children. That's our identity: children of God. That's immense if we let it sink in. As children of the Creator God, we experience his love and are called to practice it in our lives. 1 John 3 takes us into the heart of this letter and it reveals God's heart as well. God commands us to believe in Jesus Christ and to love one another. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We're continuing through 1 John and listening to chapter 3 in this episode. It's challenging because it brings up the reality of God's commands and his love, which is quite different from what the world means when it uses the word "love". There are a lot of words in these 24 verses, and we focus on vv. 1, 16, 19-23. We talk about what to do with our feelings when our hearts condemn us. The main two points, in this passage are to obey God's commands and to practice love toward others. This simplifies what we need to focus on even if it's not easy. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

"I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins we have an advocate with the Father--Jesus Christ, the righteous one." These words begin 1 John 2, and clearly the desire is that we avoid sin. Jesus Christ is the answer to our sin problem, and it is essential that we abide or remain in him. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In each episode you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We're continuing through 1 John and listening to chapter 2 in this episode. It's quite a bit longer than chapter 1, but it gives us a lot to meditate on and pray back to God in our walk with him. There are many things mentioned in this chapter--sin, our desire for things of the world, the end times, antichrist, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and other topics as well. The central point, however, is to focus on Christ, remain in him and abide in fellowship with him. We talk about some practical ways to do that in this episode before praying the themes of this chapter together. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

"God has come. We have heard and seen him and touched him with our own hands..." This is John's boldly audacious claim in 1 John 1, and he has more bold and striking things to say. John sticks to the truth and boils it down to the essence, which is why we're listening to him. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. Today we are starting 1 John. Although the author never introduces himself and the name John doesn't appear anywhere in the letter, the language and themes are so strikingly similar to the gospel of John that there can be no coincidence. John's community is dealing with division and very real questions about how to live out their faith. The problems ultimately involve you see Christ and how you live in fellowship with him and others.The central focus of this letter comes down to something simple yet profound: love. How do we love God and show proper love to other people? John gives us some very helpful insights. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Sin is all around us and certainly in us, even if it’s not popular to call it that. The message of Jesus Christ is one of the few to take sin seriously and the only one to deal with it effectively. James 5:7-20 shows us the key concern of this short letter and draws the major themes of the letter together so we will be active in winning people back from the way of sin. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. In this episode we finish praying through James, one of the General Letters filled with practical teaching and wisdom. We see again today that James' letter is very gospel-centered and also rooted in the Jewish Torah. The last few verses of James show us the overriding concern that James has as he writes this letter. There are two ways, wisdom and foolishness, and following the world's "wisdom" or pursuing its riches will lead us down the wrong way and encourage us to sin. James wants to be active in restoring people back from sin and praying with them and for them. At the beginning of the letter he told us to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry. Now at the end, he says the same thing essentially but with different words: be patient, don't grumble against a brother or swear an oath vainly, and instead of getting angry, love and forgive your brother. James also points to the example of Job and Elijah to encourage forbearance and faith, especially expressed through prayer. The key application question is are you saved from sin beyond doubt? If not, contact us. If so, take the next step of faith and win someone back from the path of sin. We have been using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . You can find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a book on Matthew 1-7 that goes more in-depth into the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 5. It's called Journey with Jesus: Praying Your Way through Matthew's Gospel on Amazon (or ebook on Kindle). Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Money is like a mirror for our character. It reflects back to us what is really there. If you like what you see in the mirror, or you don’t, it’s not because of the mirror, it’s because of your own heart. James 4:11-5:6 points us back to our hearts, whether it's speaking against our brothers, judging others, or using riches to oppress others--all of these go against the law of freedom. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. in this episode we finish praying through James, one of the General Letters filled with practical teaching and wisdom. We see again today that James' letter is very gospel-centered and also rooted in the Jewish Torah. James says in 4:11-12 “Don’t speak against your brothers...” and this idea can be traced back to Leviticus 19:16. Similarly, Leviticus 19:13 talks about oppressing and withholding wages from workers just as James 5:4 does. At the same time, James tells us not to judge others, echoing Jesus in Matthew 7:1-2. We looked at James 4:13-17 previously in season 1 of First Fifteen and we won't repeat that lesson here. Our desire for riches, our treatment of the rich, our planning for and pursuit of riches, the trap of riches and treatment of the poor—all of these come under James’ teaching and what he does, simply, is take us back to Jesus’ teaching about the heart. Have you internalized the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself? Spend time meditating on what you've heard/read from his word. James emphasizes being a doer of the word in this passage, not a judge of others. We have been using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . You can find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a book on Matthew 1-7 that goes more in-depth into the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 5. It's called Journey with Jesus: Praying Your Way through Matthew's Gospel on Amazon (or ebook on Kindle). Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

It’s not wise to envy, but we do it anyway. The solution James gives for envy is surprising, but it shows true wisdom if we follow it. James 3:13-4:10 reveals true vs. false wisdom and also what to do about envy or jealousy that threatens to take over our life. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We continue praying through James, a letter filled with practical teaching and wisdom. One of the thematic verses in James is 1:19 - we should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. In the last episode we showed how he turns to our speaking in ch. 3. We got at least 6 images of speech as James talked about the tongue. In today's reading James shows the tight connection between envy and wisdom. He gives us seven characteristics of God's wisdom to meditate on. Next he shows how our lack is really tied to our lack of faith in God, another way to point to a lack of wisdom.We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

The tongue is a unique muscle of the body, loose and unattached at one end. James says our basic failure to control our tongue is the main cause of so much harm in the world. James 3:1-12 addresses proper speech by focusing on the tongue, and James uses many word pictures in just a few verses to teach a series of truths about our speech. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We continue praying through James, a letter filled with practical teaching and wisdom. One of the thematic verses in James is 1:19 - we should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James talked about how we listen in chs. 1-2. Now he turns to how we speak in ch. 3. In just 12 verses, James uses no fewer than five word pictures for our speech (he refers to it as our tongue). They come fast and furious, so it pays to slow down and meditate on one at a time. Here are some metaphors for the tongue that I noticed: bit and bridle, rudder, fire, poison, a spring of fresh water, a source of bitter/brackish or salt water. I encourage you to pick one of those to meditate on and let God teach you about how to control your tongue and use your speech for good. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

There’s an expression that says “Talk is cheap”, and the point is that it’s easier to say something than to do it. James would have liked that expression. James 2:14-26 focuses on the theme of faith and action, expanding on being both a hearer and a doer of God’s word. Don’t just say you believe or trust God, follow it through with action and do what he says. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We continue praying through James, one of the General Letters filled with practical teaching and wisdom. Like the Proverbs and wisdom Psalms, James makes us think deeper about our faith and also challenges us to act on our insights. The last half of James 2 shifts from talking about the rich and the poor and fulfilling the law to talk about faith and action. Traditionally, some readers have noted the similarity between Paul's discussion of faith and works in his letters and tried to explain why James seems to have the opposite emphasis. This is a misreading because Paul and James really aren't addressing the same issue. Paul is concerned about people relying on works of righteousness for their own salvation. James is focused on demonstrating the sincerity of faith. What James does here expands on what he said in 1:17-27 about hearing the word (only) and doing the word. He will return to this theme of faith and action again before he finishes the letter, so it is a major point of his teaching. He uses two examples to illustrate his point: Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, and Rahab sheltering the spies in Jericho. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

There’s a big misunderstanding that the Bible isn’t too concerned with money. The fact is, the Bible has a lot to say about money because the choices we make with money reflect what’s in our hearts. James 2:1-13 shows us our bias for the rich and God's concern for the poor while redirecting our hearts from chasing money to loving people. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. in this episode we continue praying through James, one of the General Letters filled with practical teaching and wisdom. At the same time, James' letter is very gospel-centered and today's section particularly shows links to Jesus and the Jewish Torah. James says in 2:1 “Don’t hold the faith of Jesus Christ with partiality.” This idea actually comes from Torah. Leviticus 19:15 says, “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich, but judge your neighbor fairly.” That one verse hits all the points that James talks about in 2:1-13. We as humans are very concerned with money and we let it warp our character. We pursue it and we give honor to those who have more than us. God is concerned with money not because he needs it or because he shares our values, but because he wants to use it to train our character. God’s bigger concern is: do you value people or money most? James returns to the Torah, “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.” Lev 19:18 That was something Jesus stressed in his ministry, and James repeats it here. In fact, if you go back to Matthew 5 (the first part of the Sermon on the Mount), James is basically anchoring all of his instruction in Jesus' core teachings. Are you biased toward the rich and against the poor? Most of us don't think we are, but James says we need to get real. Have you internalized the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself? Spend time meditating on what you're heard/read from his word. James emphasizes being a doer of the word, not just a hearer. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . You can find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a book on Matthew 1-7 that goes more in-depth into the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 5. It's called Journey with Jesus: Praying Your Way through Matthew's Gospel on Amazon (or ebook on Kindle). Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

When gifts are being given out, who doesn’t want to receive a gift?! God is the great giver of gifts and he has something special in store for you. James 1:17-27 emphasizes that God gives good gifts, and one of his great gifts is wisdom which is ours for the asking. True wisdom is shown by doing the word and not just hearing it.If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We are praying through James, one of the General Letters filled with practical teaching and wisdom. Like the Proverbs and wisdom Psalms, James makes us think deeper about our faith and also challenges us to act on our insights. We mentioned in the last episode that James 1 reads like an index of topics for the rest of the letter. Wisdom and action are highlighted in our verses today, but we also get mention of words and phrases that James will elaborate further in his letter: faith (ch 2), wisdom (ch 3, 5), rich and poor (ch 2, 4), trials/test/temptation (ch 5), the tongue (ch 3), and speech and action (ch 2, 4). Where do you need wisdom? Have you asked God for it yet? Spend time meditating on what you're heard/read from his word and examine your heart to see if you are receiving his truth humbly. James emphasizes being a doer of the word, not just a hearer. He uses the vivid image of someone looking at themselves in a mirror to drive home the point. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

None of us really want to do foolish things. We want to be wise, or at least see ourselves as wise. James warns us not to be deceived and instead to ask God for wisdom, believing he will give it to us generously.If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we are praying through some of the letters in the Bible. Today we start one of the General Letters which is filled with practical teaching and wisdom, James. The characteristics of a letter are less obvious in James and instead it reads like a set of practical instructions for wise living as Christians. James 1 reads like an index of topics for the rest of the letter. Words and phrases mentioned only briefly in chapter 1 are further developed later in the letter. A few words that stand out and to watch for later include: faith (ch 2), wisdom (ch 3, 5), rich and poor (ch 2, 4), trials/test/temptation (ch 5), the tongue (ch 3), and speech and action (ch 2, 4). Where do you need wisdom? Have you asked God for it yet? Trust him to give generously and ask in faith. James makes a distinction between 3 things that we often confuse as one thing: troubles, testing and temptation. In this episode we briefly distinguish those three along the lines that James uses them. We are using the letters to grow closer to God in season four. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Greetings may seem unimportant, but don’t be too quick to dismiss them. When you’re on the frontlines serving and missing home, a greeting from someone who cares and gives some encouragement is life-giving! Colossians 4 gives us a rare glimpse into what was happening in cities across the Roman Empire in the first century: Christ was being preached, prayers were fervently prayed as letters and gospels were written , leaving us an unmistakable picture of faith and conviction amidst hardship. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we're praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We finish Colossians as Paul and Timothy send greetings to believers in Colossae and final instructions for how to carry on the work of the gospel. Ancient letters usually ended with greetings, and the New Testament letters give us a portrayal of how intensely social and close-knit the early Christian communities were as they carried the gospel with urgency and purpose. Colossians 4 begins by urging prayer and dedication to the task of sharing the gospel. The early Christians were not bookish types writing their gospels, letters or other writings safely in a university or private study. They were on the frontlines, contesting in the marketplace and taking care of the poor and sick and hungry as they faced misunderstanding and persecution. The greetings that Paul and Timothy share not only give us insight into how churches related to one another or how letters and teachers were shared, they also embody the essence of Christian living. Listen to the end and strive to make the application practical today. As we read the letters we grow closer to God and realize we can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture that we cover. However, you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page.A classic book that does an imaginative retelling of the Onesimus-Philemon story that will appeal to young and old is Twice Freed by Patrician St. John. You can find it on Amazon. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

The ethical ideal of the Christian life is not something you attain by willpower or individual effort alone. Only Christ’s power activated within a person makes the moral demands of following Christ possible. Colossians 3 takes us from the truth about what is into the everyday world of what should be, how we should live out the reality of "Christ in you." If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we're praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We continue with Colossians as Paul and Timothy work out the implications of Christ at the center of it all. Paul's letters have a similar plot or structure: they begin with theology, teaching truth about what is based on what God has done and who he is, then they move into practical application or teaching about how to live this out in the real world. In today's section, we transition from theology into practical instruction. Colossians 3 reminds us of what we were apart from Christ and also appeals to us to live in the power of what Christ has done in us and not go back to earlier ways of sensual indulgence and fleshly thinking. How this is lived out in concrete relationships is also highlighted. Above all, love is the goal and the uniting principle. All virtues are united and harmonized in love. Christ taught that it is the most important commandment and applies toward both God and humans. Some possible verses from this episode to meditate on are Colossians 3:14 and 15-16. Make the application practical today. Lean on Christ and his power and don't rely on willpower alone.As we read the letters we grow closer to God and realize we can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture that we cover. However, you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page.A classic book that does an imaginative retelling of the Onesimus-Philemon story that will appeal to young and old is Twice Freed by Patrician St. John. You can find it on Amazon. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

It’s dangerous to have a shallow faith. When life’s storms come along, that faith won’t stand. Paul and Timothy imprisoned and writing this letter knew that. Even as they praised the Colossians for having a vibrant, living faith, they encouraged and warned them about being uprooted. Colossians 2 is about being rooted in Christ, filled with his fulness of divine power, not settling for human substitutes or spiritual counterfeits.If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we're praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We continue with Colossians as Paul and Timothy work out the implications of Christ at the center of it all. Christ's work for us at the cross is finished and complete; Christ's work in us continues as we grow in him and fully live out all that it means to seek the things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father. Colossians 2 also shows us more about the dangerous teaching that was circulating that competed with the true gospel. Some of it was drawn from the Jewish roots of Christianity, and there were also some strange practices that mixed Jewish rituals with pagan mysticism and spiritism. We don't have all the details. But the main point that comes through is these other practices were not based on Christ and they did nothing to help you live a life that looked like Christ. True spirituality is found in Christ. Full spiritual expression is found in his life alive in you. Some possible verses from this episode to meditate on are Colossians 2:9-10, 12-13, 20, or 3:1-3. Make the application in a tangible way today. Make Christ the focus and go further than you have before.As we read the letters we grow closer to God and realize we can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture that we cover. However, you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page.A classic book that does an imaginative retelling of the Onesimus-Philemon story that will appeal to young and old is Twice Freed by Patrician St. John. You can find it on Amazon. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Have you ever stumbled upon something of surpassing beauty, which took your breath away and humbled you at the same time? It affects you so that you can’t turn away unchanged. The hymn about Christ in Colossians 1 is a lot like that. As Paul and Timothy develop their letter they focus attention on Christ, the center not just of the Christian community but of all God's work in the universe! If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!In season four we're praying through some of the letters in the Bible. We continue with Colossians and Paul appeals to an early Christian hymn to Christ as he builds his case that all the mysteries of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ. He writes this letter so that the Colossians are firmly anchored in their faith and not led astray by those who don't uphold the supremacy of Christ. Two big truths in this portion of the letter include: Jesus Christ is supreme, first in all categories, and all mysteries, all wisdom and knowledge are contained “in Christ”. These high truths should stretch us, they should help us to grow further than we have so far. Make the application in a tangible way today. Make Christ the focus and go further than you have before.As we read the letters we grow closer to God and realize we can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture that we cover. However, you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page.A classic book that does an imaginative retelling of the Onesimus-Philemon story that will appeal to young and old is Twice Freed by Patrician St. John. You can find it on Amazon. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

What’s missing in our culture today are courtesies, those words of respect, graciousness and sincere regard at the beginning of a conversation, a visit, a letter. So much is often said in those first few words if you only listen! We get to hear how Paul and Timothy greet the believers in Colossae today and catch a glimpse of how to pray for others to grow in their faith. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!We are at the start of season four and praying through some of the letters in the Bible. Today we start one of Paul's shorter letters which has some very deep ideas and practical instruction, Colossians. The letters are unusual because we only hear one side of a two-way conversation. We have to try to understand in some part the other side of the conversation if we want to hear God's word for us in these writings. Paul and Timothy write to the Colossians, believers who lived in a small Greek city about 100 miles inland from Ephesus in modern-day Turkey. Most likely Philemon lives in Colossae and these two letters (Philemon and Colossians) are carried at the same time to this city perhaps by Tychicus. Paul mentions another letter we don't have that he writes to Laodicea, a city about 10 miles west of Colossae that any traveler from Ephesus would have passed through first. Paul intends for his letters to each of the churches to be exchanged and read in each assembly. Where do you need filling with God’s truth? Head, heart, feet, hands, will, emotions or spirit? If you know, make that your prayer today. If you don’t, I suggest you start with head and heart--knowledge, wisdom and understanding—and ask God to fill you. And whatever you have received, wherever you have gotten your fill, make it your job to share some of that with others today. We are using the letters to grow closer to God as season four starts. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page.A classic book that does an imaginative retelling of the Onesimus-Philemon story that will appeal to young and old is Twice Freed by Patrician St. John. You can find it on Amazon. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

A fundamental problem of humans is our tendency to think we’re free while living under the influence or control of people and ideas that we seem blind to. When Christ comes into our life, we are set free from all of that and that’s really good news! Listen to the short letter to Philemon today and learn more about the freedom and responsibilities of love. If you are trying to have a quiet time, getting started in a relationship with God or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes or less you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. It's a perfect way to get started!We are starting season four and praying through some of the letters in the Bible. Today we start with Paul's shortest letter which is very warm and personal, Philemon. The letters are unusual because we are only hearing one side of a two-way conversation. We have to try to understand in some part the other side of the conversation if we want to hear God's word for us in these writings. Paul and Timothy write to Philemon, an early Christian who was probably well off and owned slaves which was quite common in the Roman world. Onesimus is likely a runaway slave who has since become a Christian, connected with Paul, and now he is returning to his master with this letter from Paul asking Philemon to receive Onesimus as he would Paul--his debt cleared and free to serve the gospel. Apart from the dynamic of slavery in the background, the relationship between Paul and Philemon and the love shown and requested are in focus. Paul could have made some demands and exercised power over Philemon; instead he appeals to him as a brother who is free to decide and who is influenceable to "do the right thing." There's a lot for us to learn here about how to treat other people as well. We are using the letters to grow closer to God as season four starts. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.We have a course on Philemon and Colossians for in-depth Bible study called "Christ Supreme". If you are interested in going deeper, check out the links on our website or the Facebook page.A classic book that does an imaginative retelling of the Onesimus-Philemon story that will appeal to young and old is Twice Freed by Patrician St. John. You can find it on Amazon. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

What would happen if you were reincarnated. . . to the exact same life you just lived? What would happen when you were reborn to the exact same life fifteen times in a row? Ashland Viscosi and Nick Sperdute rejoin for another book club episode about "The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August" by Claire North. 

“Hallelujah!” has entered into English vocabulary and even non-religious people recognize it. It’s a way to celebrate and punctuate something. “Praise Yah!” (short for Yahweh) is what it literally means and is more specific. It points us to God, the one we celebrate and praise. Psalm 150 concludes the book of Psalms with six powerful verses that tells us where, why, how and who should praise God. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We are finishing season three and Psalm 150 takes us sky-high with praise to God! As the last of the "Hallelujah" psalms, it begins and ends with the Hebrew expression Hallelu-Yah or "praise Yah".God deserves all praise in all forms, so whether with percussion, strings or wind instruments, we lift up praise to God for his greatness and great works. Everything that has breath praises God! Psalm 150 uses some form of the Hebrew verb "to praise" (hallal) 13 times in 6 verses. Besides the opening and closing Hallelu-Yah, there are a large number of hallelu-hu ("praise him") and one hallelu-El ("praise God", v. 1). The entire psalm is a doxology or short song of praise to God. Raise up a shout of praise to God today and set an intention for how you will continue to use the Psalms to grow closer to God now that season three is over. We can't exhaust the riches in each part of scripture we cover, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Imagine we didn’t have language to communicate with. No words, no letters. Only noises, looks, body expressions, like charades—but all the time. If God didn’t use language, what would we know about him? How would we express ourselves to him? Psalm 145 lifts up praise to God and sums up so much that has come before it in the Psalms, leading us into the final movement of prayer--pure praise of God. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We are nearly done with season three and we've prayed a wide selection of psalms trying to expand our vocabulary of prayer. We've noticed that the second half of Psalms has fewer laments and more praise songs and hymns. Psalm 145 is a high point, a kind of climax in Book 5 and really for the book of Psalms overall. God deserves all praise, and we marshall all our language to bless him, praise him, exalt and give thanks to him for who he is and all the mighty works he has done. Psalm 145 is special because its first and last verse uses the Hebrew word tehillah which means praise. It's the only psalm that is specifically called tehillah, and yet the plural form of this word (Tehillim) is the Hebrew title for the entire book of Psalms! Psalm 145 is also an acrostic psalm, the eighth and final one of the book of Psalms, so from A to Z (or aleph to taw) we get a comprehensive treatment of what praise is all about. The other acrostic psalms we've covered include Psalm 25, 111, 112, and 119. If you want to read the remaining acrostic psalms we didn't cover in season 3, check out Psalms 9, 10, 34 and 37. One feature of this psalm is the repeated use of the word "all", which is especially prominent in the second half of the prayer. God is good to all, and all beings are called on to give praise to God. Psalm 145:8 echoes a foundational verse from Exodus 34:6 in which God reveals his fundamental character. This is a good verse to meditate on. Other verses to meditate on or memorize include vv. 1-3, 5, 18 and 21. Choose one of more of these verses and let God work out its truth in your life. While we can't exhaust the riches in these verses, you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. The entire psalm is worth pondering and reading or listening to multiple times. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

We want to be known, to be heard, to be understood. Our biggest problem is we expect another flawed, broken human being to fully understand us when only God can. Psalm 139 celebrates the truth that God knows us completely and well, but it also wrestles with the implications of that in our lives. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We are nearing the end of season three and we've prayed a lot of different psalms. Toward the end of the book there is a greater concentration of praise songs and hymns, and Psalm 139 is one of the most profound of those. God knows me and God is everywhere. These are great spiritual truths. But there are other realities in Psalm 139 that we might miss or wish to avoid. The 24 verses of Psalm 139 are divided into four sections with six verses each. The main idea of each section is stated up front in the first verse: vv. 1, 7, 13 and 19. If you read those, you'll get the overall sense of the entire psalm instead of seeing this as a random collection of inspirational verses with a weird ending you might want to avoid. Psalm 139 shows us how complete God's knowledge of us is and the instinctive reaction we might have to flee from him. But God's goodness and desire to bless us above everything else reassures us that being known by him isn't nearly as dangerous as trying to live life apart from him. There is also no neutral ground; it's worship or rebellion, and not serving God puts you in the camp of his enemies. Four verses from this psalm to meditate on at length are vv. 1, 14, 23 and 24. Choose one of more of these and let God work out its truth in your life. While we can't exhaust the riches in these verses, you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @WordofPrayer15 . Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

I hate to wait. If I really want it, I want it right now. God’s sense of timing sometimes frustrates me, which is why I have to learn to ask, trust and hope while I grow in my understanding of his will and his ways. Psalm 130 gives me language in prayer to call on God, trust in him, hope and declare the certainty that he will put things right for me and for the world.If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We've prayed through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible within Book 5 (Psalms 107-150). We continue through the Songs of Ascent, the collection of short pilgrim songs for those going up to the temple and we'll listen to Psalm 130.The eight verses of Psalm 130 work progressively to take us from the dark pit of despair and sin to confident hope in God's deliverance.Psalm 130 is one of the 7 penitential psalms used in the Christian Church during Lent, the 40 days of preparation before Easter. The penitential psalms include Psalm 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130 and 143. We've covered several of these on First Fifteen.What truth do you need to repeat or demonstrate today? We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter @WordofPrayer15. Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

Where do we look for help? In most situations, where do you turn for help? Psalm 121 begins by asking where we look for help and then affirming our protection, our keeper and watcher is God alone.If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We've been praying through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible within Book 5 (Psalms 107-150). Today we start the Songs of Ascent, the collection of short pilgrim songs for those going up to the temple and we'll listen to Psalm 121.The word shamar is repeated 6 times in these 8 verses, and it emphasizes the fact that God watches over us, keeps us and protects us. What truth do you need to repeat or demonstrate today? We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter @WordofPrayer15. Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

When you look back on a journey, it often gives you a very different perspective from the one you had during the trip. That’s also what meditation is like: you get to reflect on what you experienced and engage with it on a deeper level. Psalm 119 keeps paying rich rewards the more you reflect on it and give it your attention. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We've prayed through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible, which is an acrostic poem structured after the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. We have listened to one or two stanzas at a time (8 verses each), and we have given attention to most of the stanzas. In this episode we listen to the first and last verse of each stanza--44 verses in all--and give attention to all the themes featured throughout Psalm 119. The first verse usually states the theme and the last verse recaps it in a heightened way and often transitions to the next thought. For application, write out one stanza (8 verses) of Psalm 119 today, and you'll be able to see more connections and reflect better on what God is saying. After you've written out a stanza, use one verse from that section to meditate on throughout the day. We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1. We also have the original translation of these 44 verses we will share with you as well as a free booklet "77 Wonderful Insights from Psalm 119." If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter @WordofPrayer15 or like the Word of Prayer 15 page on Facebook. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

The last word usually leaves a lasting impression. It seems part of our design as human beings: we pay most attention to the first and the last thing more than the rest. We’ve come to the end of Psalm 119, and it’s time to hear the final word. Psalm 119:169-176 (Taw) is the last word and it returns us to our dependence on God, praising him and many of the great themes we've seen in this great psalm. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We've been praying through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible, which is an acrostic poem structured after the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. We have listened to one or two stanzas at a time (8 verses each), and today we focus on the last (22nd) stanza -- taw. The letter taw allows you to turn any verb into a wish if you put it on the front, so in six of the eight verses that's what happens. This stanza also has several expressions of praise, which is similar to how the book of Psalms itself ends—with a note of praise. IThis stanza also restates the themes we’ve been hearing throughout Psalm 119: the poet is looking for understanding, for deliverance and for new life. The emphasis is on how much we depend on God, for salvation, to teach us to praise, for life itself. The last verse likens us to a lost sheep who needs to be sought out and returned to the right way, the way we have set our hearts on: following God in all his words and teachings. Finish writing out one stanza (8 verses) of Psalm 119 each day, and you'll be able to see more connections and reflect better on what God is saying. After you've written out the stanza for the day, use one verse from that section to meditate on throughout the day. What petition do you need to make of God? Give me understanding, deliver me, or teach me to praise you? Make that your application today.We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter @WordofPrayer15. Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

To bring something back to life is a big deal. When we pray for revival, it’s because we have acknowledged death and the need for God’s spirit to bring life again. The cry “Revive me!” is a prayer that arises in desperation. Psalm 119:153-168 (Resh-Shin) focus on the God who sees us, revives us, and our response of rejoicing, praise and love to him. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We're praying through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible, and as an acrostic poem it is structured after the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. We are listening to one or two stanzas at a time (8 verses each), and today we focus on the 20-21st stanzas (resh-shin). We focus on two themes in these sections: God sees and revives us, and rejoicing, praising and loving him as our response. There is an allusion back to Genesis 16:13 where Hagar calls on God as "El Roi" - the God who sees me. That same idea is repeated here twice in vv. 153 and 159.By slowing down and reflecting on God's teaching as we write out one stanza (8 verses) of Psalm 119 each day, we are able to see more connections and listen better to what God is saying. After you've written out the stanza for the day, use one verse from that section to meditate on throughout the day. We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter @WordofPrayer15. Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

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How do we take ancient words from another language and culture and use them to pray today? That’s the challenge of praying the Psalms and especially Psalm 119. Psalm 119:121-136 (Ayin-Pe) focus on God's word as a "done deal" and the wondrous effect his word has on us. If you are getting started in a relationship with God, trying to have a quiet time or seeking guidance at this point in your life, you're in the right place.In fifteen minutes (or less) you will listen to God's word for you, reflect on it and learn to pray to God as well as carry that word with you through the rest of your day. What a perfect way to get started!We're praying through Psalm 119, the longest psalm of the Bible, and as an acrostic poem it is structured after the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. We are listening to one or two stanzas at a time (8 verses each), and today we focus on the 16-17th stanzas (ayin-pe). We explore several themes in these two sections: being a doer of God's Word, relying on God's covenant as a "done deal", taking on the role of God's servant, and exploring the very personal effects that God's Word has on our lives. There are numerous allusions in these verses to other parts of Scripture, both in the Psalms and elsewhere, but especially in the Law (Genesis-Exodus and the folllowing). We should not just read or study the Bible alone, but we should use the Bible as God’s Word to let God himself teach us and help us apply it to our lives. By slowing down and reflecting on God's teaching as we write out one stanza (8 verses) of Psalm 119 each day, we are able to see more connections and listen better to what God is saying. After you've written out the stanza for the day, use one verse from that section to meditate on throughout the day. We can't exhaust the riches that are in these verses, but you can go deeper into them on your own using our four step process. You can download the helpsheet that details and demonstrates the four step process we use on First Fifteen using Psalm 1.If you want to get more daily encouragement you can follow me on Twitter @WordofPrayer15. Go ahead and get started listening and follow/subscribe to this podcast to hear more from God's word. You can also find us on Facebook at Word of Prayer 15.You can get a copy of the book God Help Me Grow: Learning to Pray through the Psalms on Amazon (or the ebook) so you can pray all of the first 30 psalms in the book of Psalms. Additional resources at the Word of Prayer website https://word-of-prayer.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30142397)

After completing the coverage of our first 15 Best Picture Winners, a group of BPC All Star cohosts assemble in an attempt to rank the movies that we have covered so far! This is a spoiler free episode, so whether you've seen any of these movies or not, listen along as we do our best to come up with a definitive ranking of each film. We have a blast comparing our lists, and add a few goofy segments along the way including creating over the top roles for Robert Shaw, swapping actors from movie to movie, and pondering what Rob Zombie might do if he had the opportunity to remake one of these 15 films! There are no shortage of laughs as we wrap up Season 1 of Best Picture Cast! Let us know what you think and give us your rankings lists on social media! Twitter: @bestpicturecast Instagram: @bestpicturecast Email: bestpicturepodcast@yahoo.com Join us next week for our Season 2 Premiere Episode, our first trip into the 2010s, with ARGO!

  Goodie Goodie Yum yum, what a great set of tunes in this weeks show ! Helen Austin - Take Me Away, Gathering of Strangers - Nice Hair, Nick Tann - Don't, Jon Magnusson - Always A Rebel, Blake Anthony Robinson, Sunny Disposition, Hildur Hoglind - Monsieurs Departure, Saint Agnes - The Witching Hour. All wonderful tracks. So.... should I bring back the First Fifteen? This is the YouTube Video I mentioned https://youtu.be/aBT-psAL1fU If you can share the podcast, rate us in ITunes, follow the playlist in Spotify then I am sure good will come of it. Thanks     These are my gig (apart from the Winchester one, I did that last week) Nick Tann