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When Rev. Ron Russell Coons got diagnosed with AIDS he thought a lot about what healing meant when death was certain. He pursued it in his strained and broken family relationships and he preached about it from the pulpit. Though he knew, without a doubt, that he would die from AIDS, Ron claimed that he believed in and had experienced healing. What does healing mean when everybody knows it can't mean survival? Maybe healing is one's biological family and queer kin showing up and reaching for connection across those fractures. For images and links about this episode visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/episode-5. Get more Outward with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Outward and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Outward show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/outwardplus for access wherever you listen. When We All Get to Heaven is produced by Eureka Street Productions. It is co-created by Lynne Gerber, Siri Colom, and Ariana Nedelman. Our story editor is Sayre Quevedo. Our sound designer is David Herman. Our managing producer is Krissy Clark. Tim Dillinger is our consulting producer and Betsy Towner Levine is our fact-checker. We had additional story editing help from Sarah Ventre, Arwen Nicks, Allison Behringer, and Krissy Clark. For a complete list of credits, please visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/credits. This project received generous support from individual donors, the Henry Luce Foundation (www.hluce.org), the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (www.CalHum.org). Eureka Street Productions has 501c3 status through our fiscal sponsor FJC: A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. The music for this episode is from the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco's archive. It was performed by MCC-SF's musicians and members with Bob Crocker and Jack Hoggatt-St.John as music directors. Additional music is by Domestic BGM.  “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” is by James Milton Black.  “Give Me Jesus” is a traditional spiritual arrangement by Charles Ivey. The soloist is Maria Barnet.  “It is Well with My Soul,” also known as “When Peace, Like a River,” is by Horatio Spafford. Thanks to  Ron's family for speaking with us on and off the record. We know this was a stretch and we appreciate it. Dr. Joseph Marchal, for helping us understand Ron's “We Have AIDS” sermon and the biblical text it was based on. It'll be a great special episode one day.  Steve Russell for sharing his memories of Ron and his brother, Chuck Russell Coons. Great thanks, as always, to the members and clergy of the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco who made this project possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Rev. Ron Russell Coons got diagnosed with AIDS he thought a lot about what healing meant when death was certain. He pursued it in his strained and broken family relationships and he preached about it from the pulpit. Though he knew, without a doubt, that he would die from AIDS, Ron claimed that he believed in and had experienced healing. What does healing mean when everybody knows it can't mean survival? Maybe healing is one's biological family and queer kin showing up and reaching for connection across those fractures. For images and links about this episode visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/episode-5. Get more Outward with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Outward and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Outward show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/outwardplus for access wherever you listen. When We All Get to Heaven is produced by Eureka Street Productions. It is co-created by Lynne Gerber, Siri Colom, and Ariana Nedelman. Our story editor is Sayre Quevedo. Our sound designer is David Herman. Our managing producer is Krissy Clark. Tim Dillinger is our consulting producer and Betsy Towner Levine is our fact-checker. We had additional story editing help from Sarah Ventre, Arwen Nicks, Allison Behringer, and Krissy Clark. For a complete list of credits, please visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/credits. This project received generous support from individual donors, the Henry Luce Foundation (www.hluce.org), the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (www.CalHum.org). Eureka Street Productions has 501c3 status through our fiscal sponsor FJC: A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. The music for this episode is from the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco's archive. It was performed by MCC-SF's musicians and members with Bob Crocker and Jack Hoggatt-St.John as music directors. Additional music is by Domestic BGM.  “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” is by James Milton Black.  “Give Me Jesus” is a traditional spiritual arrangement by Charles Ivey. The soloist is Maria Barnet.  “It is Well with My Soul,” also known as “When Peace, Like a River,” is by Horatio Spafford. Thanks to  Ron's family for speaking with us on and off the record. We know this was a stretch and we appreciate it. Dr. Joseph Marchal, for helping us understand Ron's “We Have AIDS” sermon and the biblical text it was based on. It'll be a great special episode one day.  Steve Russell for sharing his memories of Ron and his brother, Chuck Russell Coons. Great thanks, as always, to the members and clergy of the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco who made this project possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Rev. Ron Russell Coons got diagnosed with AIDS he thought a lot about what healing meant when death was certain. He pursued it in his strained and broken family relationships and he preached about it from the pulpit. Though he knew, without a doubt, that he would die from AIDS, Ron claimed that he believed in and had experienced healing. What does healing mean when everybody knows it can't mean survival? Maybe healing is one's biological family and queer kin showing up and reaching for connection across those fractures. For images and links about this episode visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/episode-5. Get more Outward with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Outward and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Outward show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/outwardplus for access wherever you listen. When We All Get to Heaven is produced by Eureka Street Productions. It is co-created by Lynne Gerber, Siri Colom, and Ariana Nedelman. Our story editor is Sayre Quevedo. Our sound designer is David Herman. Our managing producer is Krissy Clark. Tim Dillinger is our consulting producer and Betsy Towner Levine is our fact-checker. We had additional story editing help from Sarah Ventre, Arwen Nicks, Allison Behringer, and Krissy Clark. For a complete list of credits, please visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/credits. This project received generous support from individual donors, the Henry Luce Foundation (www.hluce.org), the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (www.CalHum.org). Eureka Street Productions has 501c3 status through our fiscal sponsor FJC: A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. The music for this episode is from the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco's archive. It was performed by MCC-SF's musicians and members with Bob Crocker and Jack Hoggatt-St.John as music directors. Additional music is by Domestic BGM.  “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” is by James Milton Black.  “Give Me Jesus” is a traditional spiritual arrangement by Charles Ivey. The soloist is Maria Barnet.  “It is Well with My Soul,” also known as “When Peace, Like a River,” is by Horatio Spafford. Thanks to  Ron's family for speaking with us on and off the record. We know this was a stretch and we appreciate it. Dr. Joseph Marchal, for helping us understand Ron's “We Have AIDS” sermon and the biblical text it was based on. It'll be a great special episode one day.  Steve Russell for sharing his memories of Ron and his brother, Chuck Russell Coons. Great thanks, as always, to the members and clergy of the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco who made this project possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When we accept Jesus, we accept his church! True fellowship is more than being in the same room; it's a shared life rooted in Christ that can withstand the storms of life, grief, and cultural chaos. The church is not an optional add-on to faith; it is the very family of God, a package deal with Jesus Himself. We are called to love one another, to lock arms in mission, and to be a light in a fractured world. The invitation is open: take your next step, pursue the real Jesus, and experience the complete joy and unity that only He can give. Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love.

Give me Jesus 9-14-25 by New Beginnings Church

“Give Me Jesus” arrangement by Fernando Ortega and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 10 August 2025 by Sandy Reeves and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

Sunday Worship for July 20, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Two settings of GIVE ME JESUS; Zach Unke, Richard Billihgham • Introit—Psalm 119:105, 59, 64 • Gathering Hymn —Dearest Jesus, We Are Here (ELW 858520 • First Reading— Genesis 18:1-10a • Second Reading—Colossians 1:15-28 • Gospel—Luke 10:38-42 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Give Me Jesus, (ELW 770) • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together, (ELW 471)  • Sending Hymn —Take My Life, That I May Be, (ELW 685)  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving⁠⁠https://queenannelutheran

In one of the most moving episodes of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod welcomes Rachel Brown—author, speaker, and founder of Never Alone Widows—for a powerful conversation about love, loss, and the miraculous restoration that only God can bring.Rachel opens up about marrying her college sweetheart Todd and building what felt like the perfect life. But just three months into their marriage, a tragic and unexpected health crisis took Todd's life—leaving Rachel a widow at only 23. With raw honesty, she shares the shock of sudden grief, the sacred moments of heartbreak, and how Jesus met her in the wreckage.Now, twice widowed and walking in deep joy and renewed purpose, Rachel is helping thousands of women heal and find hope. This episode will speak to your soul—whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply wondering where God is in your hardest moments.Key Takeaways:Rachel's sweet love story and simple church-gym wedding.The sudden, life-shattering death of her husband Todd at age 27.The surreal and sacred moments of early grief—and the body's protective instincts.The small comforts that became lifelines: Sunday night rituals, Pizza Hut, and the book Give Me Jesus by Anne Graham Lotz.How Rachel turned her pain into purpose by ministering to widows nationwide.Why healing, freedom, and joy are not just possible—they are promised through Christ.About Rachel Brown:Rachel Brown knows the profound pain of loss and the miraculous power of restoration. Twice widowed, she uses her story to inspire women to find joy, purpose, and freedom.She is the founder and leader of Never Alone Widows, the largest Christian widows' ministry in the U.S., where she equips women to rediscover joy, embrace their identity in Christ, and live with renewed hope.Rachel is an ordained minister, a national speaker for Folds of Honor, and the co-creator of resources such as Father's House, the There Is More podcast, and the How to Widow Well video series. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband Rod and their two children, Davis and Campbell.Connect with Rachel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfaulknerbrownWebsite: www.neveralonewidows.comResources Mentioned:Give Me Jesus by Anne Graham LotzRachel's new book Widow's Might: A 365-Day Devotional (discussed later in the episode)Subscribe & Share:If Rachel's story touched your heart, please subscribe, rate, and review the Significant Women podcast. Share this episode with someone walking through grief—they'll be reminded they're not alone.  Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

2 Timothy 4:9-22

Pastor Dale Benson Are there things you hold onto that have outlived their usefulness?Are there things in your life that used to bring value, but have been replaced by something better? Hebrews 1:1-3 (NLT)Over the next few weeks, we will examine the book of Hebrews. In this book, the author writes to a group of people who are Hebrews by birth but have accepted Jesus as the Messiah. However, as the church began to face persecution, some fell away.They neglected getting together. They tried going back to their old ways of worship. They began to seek the old ways of doing things. They have started to do what is comfortable. The book of Hebrews serves as a warning to the Hebrew people of why they should not fall away. The author compares Jesus to the various crutches, or old ways of doing things. Most of us gathered in this room today, Hebrew lineage. But we bear a strong resemblance to the group of people.Whether you have walked in here today as a long-time believer in Jesus, or you are beginning to search and look for life that matters, why you're here on earth, or why you were created, the book of Hebrews points us to Jesus. The tools that we use, that we trust, the systems we create all fall short of Jesus.John 14:6 (NLT)Angels (Authority)- John 5:39 (NLT)Abraham (Heritage)- Matthew 3:9 (NLT)Moses (Strong Leader)- 1 Corinthians 3:3-5 (NLT)Priesthood, Worship & Sacrifices (STATUS)- Isaiah 64:6 (NLT)All these things are merely tools and shadows that point to something much greater. They all point to Jesus.Don't confuse the shadow with the one who casts the shadow. Don't confuse the tool with the person to whom the tool is pointing.Don't confuse the messenger with the one about whom the messenger is speaking.

e310 Writing Your Own Obituary, Just Give Me Jesus by Paul George

Sunday Worship for February 23, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Settings of the African American spiritual GIVE ME JESUS); Free improvisation; Richard Billingham (b. 1934) • Introit—Psalm 13:5, 6, 1 • Gathering Hymn— Give Me Jesus, ELW 770 •   First Reading— Genesis 45:3-11, 15  • Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 • Gospel—Luke 6:27-38 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— There's a Wideness in God's Mercy, ELW 587 • Distribution Anthem—Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness, arr. G. F. Handel (1685– 1759), adapted by St. James Music Press • Sending Hymn —Go, My Children with My Blessing, ELW 543 • Postlude—Jubilate, Fela Sowande (1905–1987)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 13th of February, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Amos 5:4”For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel…” That's you and me, “…Seek Me and live;”Then we go on to verse 6. He says it again, a second time:”Seek the Lord and live.” You know there is the most beautiful song, I'm sure you've heard it. It's a wonderful song sung by many of the great Gospel singers. It is entitled,”Give me Jesus.” Take the world but give me Jesus,I don't want anyone else, I don't need anything else.You are everything to me, You can have all of this world, I don't need anything else.If you have Jesus Christ, oh, you have everything! But how do we find Him? How do we find Jesus? Well folks, that was the question that Thomas asked of Jesus. Often we mock Thomas, the doubting Thomas, but you know, I don't think he was a doubting Thomas. I think he was like many of us. He really wanted to know the truth. Well, in John 14:5, Thomas asked Jesus, ”How do we know the way?” And then Jesus answered in John 14:6. He said, ”Thomas, I am the way.” Oh folks, if you've lost your way this morning, I want to tell you Jesus is the way. He loves you. It doesn't matter what you've done, what you haven't done, what you should have done, but if you have Jesus, you have everything.I want to tell you a little story that's very dear to my heart. Probably a couple of weeks after I'd given my life to the Lord, on 18th of February, 1979. We were reffing a game of polo-crosse, that's rugby on horseback, a rough game. I was standing behind the post with a very dear friend, his name was Jannie Barnard and Jannie said to me in the middle of the match, Angus, "There's something that happened to you. What's happened?” I smiled. I said, ”Jannie, a couple of weeks ago I met Jesus and He's all I need.” He said, ”I want Him as well, Angus. Please, I need Him. I'm desperate.” I said, ”I'll see you Monday afternoon, in my green cathedral, in the mealie fields.” Jannie and I prayed the sinner's prayer together and Jesus was all he needed, and it wasn't too long after that that he was called home to be with the Lord. Today seek the Lord and then you'll have everything. Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Give me Jesus 1-26-25 by New Beginnings Church

Today, Megan and her husband talk about the heart behind their New Year's goals: growing their relationship with God Himself. They talk about their New Year's goals, the importance of getting to know God Himself instead of just wanting the benefits of Him, having a relationship with God over just a religion, igniting a new love for God as Christians, Megan's Word for the year (hint: it's got something to do with grace), shame, Bible stories and more. 00:00 Intro and life updates 05:45 New Year's goals 12:00 Relationship > Religion 21:25 Igniting a love for God 26:30 Word of the year: moving forward in grace 33:00 Teaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Speaker: Steve Milunovic: "Take the World, but give me Jesus"

Merry Christmas from Susie Larson Live! Susie shares Christmas stories and some of her favorite Christmas songs. Here are links for the songs: Give Me Jesus by Danny Gokey O Holy Night by Danny Gokey In the Bleak Midwinter by Steven Curtis Chapman The Prayer by Danny Gokey and Natalie Grant Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

We have a special treat on today's program, and that's a conversation with musician and songwriter Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega is one of my favorites, in part because he takes both the theology and the traditions of the church seriously in his music. Both his original music, such as “This Good Day,” and his interpretations of many traditional hymns and songs, such as "Give Me Jesus", "Be Thou My Vision" and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty", are known for their rich musical and theological palette. Fernando Ortega is, in short, someone I think the church needs today. However, we haven't seen him in a while. His last album, which I argue might have been the best of his career, was 2017's “The Crucifixion of Jesus.” But now he's back. He has a new EP called “For All The Saints.” I've heard it. It's beautiful, and I'm delighted to have these new songs out there in the world, and equally delighted to have Fernando on the program. Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, near the banks of the Rio Grande, which is where he lives today. He started learning piano at eight years of age. His family lived in Chimayó, New Mexico, for eight generations, a legacy cited as an influence on his music. Fernando had this conversation with me from his home in Albuquerque. His new EP is “For All The Saints,” and I encourage you to check it out on all your favorite streaming platforms. Thanks to Jeff McIntosh for producing today's program, and for Rick Hoganson for his help in arranging this interview. I hope you'll join me on Friday, with my co-host Natasha Cowden, when we return with our weekly roundup of the stories we've been covering here at MinistryWatch. Until then, may God bless you.

give me Jesus 12-8-24 by New Beginnings Church

Holiness, power, mercy, and compassion are among the gifts that Jesus has and wants to share with us. These gifts will be given to us if we truly desire them. Carefully consider how would these gifts change you.

Send me a Text Message!As we listen to and ponder Luke 2. I think the main message is simpley, "Jesus is  the treasure of Christmas." When it comes to the continuing story of  Christmas, Jesus is written all over the pages of the book. It's so easy to focus on all the other elements. Shepherds and Wisemen and angels, oh my. Mangers and Santa and Elves, oh my. But nothing matters more than Jesus. Do we treasure him? Do we hold him in our hearts? When we are preparing for Christmas, do we find that we simply cannot stop thinking about Jesus?Perhaps the best way to prepare for Christmas is by praying daily, "Father, just give me Jesus!"

Handbell Ensemble, Stephen Main, Christine Meals, Dorothy Nemeth, Piedmont Community Church, Piedmont, California

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Give me Jesus 10-13-24 by New Beginnings Church

In our bustling, fast-paced world, the concept of stillness can often seem alien, if not downright impossible. But as we learn from Gretchen Saffles, embracing stillness and our weaknesses can bring us closer to God and foster a deeper sense of inner peace. Gretchen and Stephanie discuss the challenge of being still and overcoming the need for constant productivity. Advised by her Christian counselor to be still before the Lord for just one minute, Gretchen discovered this simple exercise to be remarkably challenging, due to her ingrained belief in the importance of constant productivity. She realized that her busy life and the demands of various activities had clouded her mind and distanced her from a genuine relationship with God. Through this journey, she learned that stillness and simplicity are not just luxuries, but essential spiritual disciplines. Taking time to be still before the Lord is an act of submission, a recognition that God is in control. Unlike some forms of secular meditation, which emphasize emptying the mind, biblical meditation involves filling the mind with God's truths. Gretchen found Christ in this practice, which helped her redirect her focus from worldly anxieties to divine wisdom. Gretchen is learning to take a slow, reflective approach to reading Scripture, often meditating on a single verse or passage for an extended period. This method allows her to absorb the Word deeply and apply it practically in her life. Currently, she is reading the Bible chronologically, finding fresh insights in the Beatitudes. Stephanie and Gretchan talk about embracing weakness as strength, and finding God's power in our weak moments.  In a culture that idolizes strength and self-reliance, embracing weakness can seem counterintuitive. Yet Gretchen and Stephanie both emphasize that true Christian strength shines brightest in our moments of weakness. They cite biblical examples like Moses and Paul, whose infirmities highlighted God's power and grace. This theology of suffering is rooted deeply in scripture, reminding us that sharing in Christ's sufferings leads to a more intimate relationship with God. Philippians 3:10 encapsulates this truth: knowing Christ through both the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings brings us closer to Him. Gretchen shares a poignant anecdote about her grandmother, who lived with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Despite immense physical pain, her grandmother's life radiated God's power, demonstrating that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Wisdom is a treasure for life, made possible through a slow, meditative approach to Scripture reading. Gretchen's insights into wisdom reveal it as a treasure that points to Christ, wisdom personified. Her slow, meditative approach to reading Scripture allows time for absorption and contemplation, fostering a deeper connection with God's Word. This method reinforces the importance of letting the Holy Spirit guide our understanding of Scripture. Gretchen attributes much of her wisdom and love for the book of Proverbs to her mother. Her upbringing in a busy ministry home showed her that all good works should stem from a profound relationship with God, not just from a sense of duty. “Soul Scrubbing” is the work of the Holy Spirit, allowing the Word to cleanse and renew us. Gretchen uses the metaphor of "soul scrubbing" to describe how the Holy Spirit uses the Word to cleanse our minds and souls. This practice involves more than just a cursory reading of Scripture. It calls for a deep dive into God's truths, allowing them to renew and transform us. She has been focusing on meditating on God's love, recently finding new significance in John 3:16. Recognizing the necessity of mental, physical, and spiritual rest, she strives to rest in God's love, which fosters deeper intimacy with Him. For those feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, Saffles's book "Word Over World" offers a heartfelt guide to rediscovering intimacy with God. It's a reminder that even in our busiest moments, God's love and wisdom are always within reach, waiting for us in the stillness. MORE ABOUT "WORD OVER WORLD" In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) When you think about your life and what you value, what would you put first? When you read God's Word, are you doing so out of duty or out of a desire to delight in your Savior? When all we give Jesus is our leftovers, fear overwhelms our peace and worry clouds our vision. Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to struggle to put Jesus first daily. During a season of spiritual discouragement, she learned that pursuing God is ultimately not a self-help journey, but rather it's a Spirit-led surrender. This discovery led her to a simple phrase that helped her reframe how she desired to spend her time, start her days, and shape her mindset: Word before World. This three-word statement has become her morning manifesto, her afternoon anthem, and her evening comfort. When she practiced looking first to Jesus, she realized that while God's Word never changes, yet it always changes us. In Word before World you'll discover ways to: Conquer the daily distractions that get in the way of time with God Develop a daily rhythm of seeking Jesus Set aside your phone, lists, and plans in order to seek direction and nourishment in God's Word instead Transform your worldview, schedule, dreams, and desires to align with God's purpose for your life. Cultivate a deep love for God in this 100-day devotional journey to experience God's faithfulness and goodness. Put God's Word before the distractions of this world, believing that he will meet your every need. MORE ABOUT GRETCHEN SAFFLES: Gretchen Saffles is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to drink deeply from the well of God's Word and to find their identity and purpose in Christ. She is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel. She has written several Bible studies and is the creator of the Give Me Jesus journal, a tool to help women study Scripture daily. On any given day you can find her with a cup of coffee in hand, a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon. Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

"Just Give Me Jesus!" | Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr. | Sunday Sep. 15, 2024 by Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr.

"God's love extends to everybody, whether they meet with our approval or not." Sermon by Vijendran (VJ) Sathyaraj, Assisting Priest, recorded live at the 10:00am service on Sunday, September 1 2024.

"We want something we can touch." Sermon by Nathan LeRud, Cathedral Dean, recorded live at the 10:00 service on Sunday, August 25, 2024.  

Tina Harrington, alto, Dorothy Nemeth, violoncello, Stephen Main, piano, Piedmont Community Church, Piedmont, California

This podcast features the songs "I Am Redeemed"(The Hooker Family) and "Give Me Jesus"(The Hooker Family) as well as part 2 of the message called "What Shall I Render Unto the Lord?" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church(Union Grove, NC)

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Ministered by Justin Caines at New Life Church of La Habra in La Habra, CA. God bless you and thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about our ministry or give an offering, please visit our website at www.nlclahabra.com Visit us on Instagram: @nlclahabra Our Address: New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E  La Habra, CA 90631

Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Grief often catches us unaware, and can leave you and me feeling shattered. But God is near, even in those moments. Revelation 21:4 says the Lord "will wipe every tear from their eyes." Gently, lovingly, God offers comfort.Joanne Hagemeyer

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Matt Ng • Matthew 16:24–16:28 • Grace on Campus UCLA

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." - John 6:35We hope you're encouraged by the message. First, we hear testimony on the importance of encountering Jesus and transformative community, followed by Pastor Russ speaking on John 6.

In honor of Abbie Gamboa's debut album release, Abbie, Gabriel, & Oscar Gamboa share the journey of the creating the album "pure" along with thoughts on the importance of honesty & awareness to the presence of God, seeking creativity in all things, capturing the “soul” in music and more. To watch the full conversation head to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSLLud2KCVU 

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