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God Will Refresh Your Soul When You're Weary—DON'T GIVE UP | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start The DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com   SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

God's Guidance Is Leading You—Big Choices, Small Steps | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Stay Focused on What Matters Most—God Comes First Every Day | Blessed Daily Effective Prayer Of The DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

How often do we think about disgust? Yet it shapes our choices, relationships, and even our faith every day in ways we rarely notice.  In this episode of the Allender Center Podcast, Dr. Paul Hoard and Billie Hoard discuss their new book, "Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life," exploring how this powerful, often overlooked force influences us. Drawing from theology and psychology, they examine how disgust—originally designed to protect us—can become a tool for exclusion when applied to people rather than pathogens. From purity culture to nationalism to everyday relational divides, they consider how "contamination logic" forms the world around us. But the heart of their work is hopeful: Jesus doesn't abolish disgust—he inverts it. In Christ, holiness is not fragile. Love is stronger than sin. What looks contaminating does not defile him; instead, his presence transforms from within. This conversation invites us to reflect on where disgust may be shaping our reactions, relationships, and theology—and to imagine a discipleship formed by more courageous, more transformative love. About the Allender Center Podcast: For over a decade, the Allender Center Podcast has offered honest, thoughtful conversations about the deep work of healing and transformation. Hosted by Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen, MDiv, this weekly podcast explores the complexities of trauma, abuse recovery, story, relationships, and spiritual formation. Through questions submitted by listeners, stories, interviews, and conversations, we engage the deep places of heartache and hope that are rarely addressed so candidly in our culture today. Join the Allender Center Podcast to uncover meaningful perspectives and support for your path to healing and growth. At the Allender Center, we value thoughtful dialogue across a wide range of voices, stories, and lived experiences. In that spirit, our podcast features guests and hosts who may hold differing perspectives. The perspectives shared on this podcast by guests and hosts reflect their own experiences and viewpoints and do not necessarily represent the views, positions, or endorsements of the Allender Center and/or The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Stream each episode, plus find transcripts, additional resources, and more at: theallendercenter.org/podcast To become a supporter of the Allender Center Podcast, visit: https://theallendercenter.org/2025/11/podcast-support/  

In Christ, we experience peace that is so remarkable, it isn't naturally part of this world. As we think about the power forgiveness has for us and others, let's think about how forgiving someone lifts a huge burden off our minds. Matthew 5:23–24 says, “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First, go and be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift.”Notice that God is aware how we think. This passage from Matthew describes a very interesting trait that is often overlooked. The person who has come to worship God cannot properly do that, because he remembers there's trouble in his relationship with his friend. We just can't let it go. God is telling us here to take care of this spirit of unforgiveness first, then come back for worship. Refusing to do things in this order only diminishes our time with God. Jonathan Draper has written about this problem of holding onto grudges, and he specifically says that having a forgiving spirit allows us to grow closer to God. This is the number one benefit of forgiveness.Tony Roberts is an Indiana pastor and relationship expert. In a conversation he had with a young woman impacted by a negative relationship, he asked for her top emotional health benefits that come from forgiving. She said, “It impacts emotional health, in that if you don't take care of you, nobody will.”Taking care of you is forgiving and forgetting that person for trespassing against you. Forgetting isn't the most important part, but it's definitely one of the most challenging. And if they don't happen, you will lose yourself. Now, think about that. God has promised to walk with us through our trials, and those include cycles of unforgiveness. It's critical to our emotional well-being that we forgive, so that we begin the process of looking after our own emotional health. Letting go of bitterness is an important first step.Let's pray. Father God, you intended for us to live in harmony, so that our physical bodies and our emotional selves would be in sync. And when that doesn't happen, we need your help to strike the right balance. Please walk with us in divine health. Let us come to a place where we embrace forgiveness. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Watch the Devotion Based on Genesis 12:1-8 PCSing with a Promise How many times have you moved in your lifetime? For military personnel, the number can get pretty high. And let's be honest—moving is hard. Household goods get broken or delayed. You might arrive not knowing a single person. There's no guarantee you'll make friends quickly or that you won't feel lonely. PCS orders may send you somewhere new and much of it feels uncertain. In Genesis 12, the LORD gave Abram orders that sounded a lot like PCS orders: “Go…to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). Except Abram had no map. No intel brief. No sponsor waiting at the gaining unit. Abram was 75 years old. He and his wife had no children. And yet, the LORD attached promises: “I will bless you… and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:2-3). And Abram went—over a thousand miles on foot—not because he had guarantees, but because the LORD had spoken. Abram moved under promise. You do, too. In your vocation, God calls you to go—to new duty stations, new homes, new communities. But he sends you with promises. He promises to be with you. He promises daily bread. He promises forgiveness when you fall into sin. He promises that in Christ, you are declared righteous before him—not because of your strength, but because of Jesus' perfect life and innocent death for you. At times, PCS moves strain you emotionally, physically, and spiritually. You may wonder if God sees you in the transition. But his promises don't change with your zip code. The same God who called Abram calls you by his Word. The same God who kept his promise—bringing Isaac, then Jacob, then King David, and finally Jesus into the world—has kept his promise to save you. In Christ, you will not perish but have eternal life. And that's the final PCS, isn't it? Not to another duty station or another town, but to the place Christ has prepared for you. A permanent home where there are no more goodbyes, no loneliness, no uncertainty. Until then, wherever the military sends you, you live under God's unchanging promise. You are PCSing—with a promise. Prayer: Lord God, you called Abram to go with nothing but your promise, and you proved yourself faithful. As military members move through the many changes of military life, remind them that your promises in Christ never fail. Especially watch over those deployed and their families. There is a lot of uncertainly right now, Lord. Do as you've promised: be with us, provide for us, forgive us, and keep our eyes fixed on our eternal home with you. Amen. Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

Victory Is Already Yours—No Weapon Can Stop You (KEEP BELIEVING) | Blessed Morning Prayer For TodaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, carrying within themselves the spark of God's breath. In episode two of "God's Image In Man," Duane Sheriff teaches that being created in God's image is the foundation of our identity, worth, and purpose. We bear the divine image as both a reflection and a representation of God—created as image bearers of the living God.Although sin damages and distorts God's image in humanity, salvation through Jesus Christ restores it. Restoring God's image is a primary purpose of salvation, making us a new creation in Christ. In Christ, the righteousness of God renews the image that defines our humanity, value, and worth. This truth explains why all human life is sacred and why Satan relentlessly attacks identity because God's image in man reveals our purpose, authority, and destiny.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. (Colossians 3:5-10) Paul's words here are both sobering and freeing—put to death what is earthly in you, put away the old ways, and put on the new self. The “earthly” in us is not neutral; it is idolatry, because it serves self rather than God. Jesus Himself said that to follow Him, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily (Luke 9:23). Crucifixion wasn't quick—it was long, grueling, and deeply painful. In the same way, putting to death the earthly desires in us is often a slow and costly process. The flesh will fight to survive, because it's part of us. But if we are in Christ, we must choose to nail it to the cross—those selfish desires, those lustful thoughts, that prideful outlook, that lingering bitterness—and refuse to let them climb back down. Putting them to death means also putting away the behaviors and attitudes that flow from them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk. These don't erupt out of nowhere; they start as desires, turn into thoughts, grow into emotions, and then become actions. Cut them off at the root. But God never tells us to simply empty ourselves and leave the space vacant. Right after putting off the old self, we are told to put on the new self. In Christ, this new self is already ours positionally—we have been clothed in His righteousness. Now, in practice, we walk, speak, and act in a way that reflects it. And this new self is not stagnant; it's being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator. Day by day, as we submit to God's work in us, the old fades, the new grows, and our lives look more like Jesus. So today, heed the command – put to death therefore what is earthly in you – and put on the new self.

In this weeks episode of the Spiritual Leader Podcast, Pastors Darrin and Laura Baldwin talk about abiding In Christ! Instagram: instagram.com/melodychurch/ Facebook: facebook.com/melodychurchliveoak

We live in a world of highlight reels — carefully edited moments that make life look polished and successful. But real life includes outtakes, failures, and seasons we would rather forget.In this episode of Arthur's Bible Study/Reflection, we explore how Scripture shows that God does not respond to spiritual performance, but to humble, honest hearts. From David's repentance to the tax collector's prayer — and ultimately to the cross — we see that what looks like failure can become redemption in God's hands. If you've ever felt defined by mistakes or discouraged by suffering, this episode is for you. In Christ, even the outtakes are not wasted.

You're Closer to Breakthrough Than You Think | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

In Week 7 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Matt Piland addresses a vital question: How do we actually live out the life God has called us to? Many of us treat our faith like a car loan—believing Jesus made the "down payment" on the cross, but that it's now our job to sustain the monthly payments through sheer willpower and "trying harder." Drawing from Galatians 5, Pastor Matt breaks down the difference between legalism and true freedom in Christ. Following Jesus isn't about a factory-style production of "being good"; it's about a garden-style growth that comes through the Holy Spirit. If you've been feeling spiritually exhausted by your own human effort, this message is a call to stop trying to maintain in the flesh what was only ever meant to be completed by the Holy Spirit.

We've reached the final week of our Define the Relationship series, and this message tackles one of the most honest and difficult questions many people quietly wrestle with: What if I married the wrong person? In this teaching, we step back from cultural ideas about soulmates and happiness-driven relationships and return to God's original design for marriage. Looking at Genesis 2, Matthew 19, 1 Corinthians 7, and Ephesians 5, we explore what Scripture actually says about covenant, commitment, and the “one flesh” union God created. Marriage is not human constructed. It is God created. And what God joins together is meant to reflect something deeper than compatibility. It reflects Christ and His Church. This message covers: • What the Bible says about marriage and covenant • How to respond when marriage feels hard or disappointing • The difference between covenant love and consumer love • Real limits, wisdom, and safety in difficult situations • Practical steps to rebuild friendship, faith, and unity If you've ever felt doubt, discouragement, or wondered whether you made a mistake, this message reminds us that hard does not automatically mean wrong. In Christ, there is always hope, healing, and redemption. Whether you're married, single, divorced, or widowed, this teaching will encourage you to anchor your relationships in the faithfulness of Jesus. Listen in and let God redefine what covenant love looks like.

And, we're off! Thanks, everybody, for giving our renewed Lectionary.pro format a try. Please continue to offer your comments and suggestions. Just like the original Lectionary Lab, we want to be helpful to working preachers. (“Jesus and Nicodemus”, from the Seventh-Day Adventist Bible Discussion page)RCL Readings: • Genesis 12:1–4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1–5, 13–17; John 3:1–17Text Summaries• Genesis 12: 1-4aGod calls Abram to leave home, security, and everything familiar, and to trust a promise he cannot yet see fulfilled. The promise is bigger than Abram's private future: through him, God intends blessing for all families of the earth. Abram's obedience is strikingly simple — “So Abram went” — and that trustful response becomes the model of covenant faith. In Lent, this text frames discipleship as movement: leaving old certainties, walking by promise, and trusting God's future over present control.• Psalm 121This psalm is a confession of trust for travelers, pilgrims, and anyone feeling exposed. Help does not come from the hills themselves, but from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth. The psalm repeats God's “keeping” care: God watches over going out and coming in, by day and by night, now and forever. Rather than denying danger, it places vulnerability inside God's faithful attention. In a Lenten key, it teaches believers to pray honestly about risk while resting in the God who does not slumber.• Romans 4:1–5, 13–17Paul presents Abraham as the prototype of faith: righteousness comes through trusting God's promise, not through human achievement or law-keeping. If inheritance depended on performance, promise would collapse; instead, it rests on grace so that it can include all who share Abraham's faith. God is described as the One “who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist,” grounding Christian hope in God's creative power. During Lent, this text shifts the center from religious scorekeeping to grace-shaped trust and hope.• John 3:1–17Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night, sincere yet confused, and Jesus tells him that entry into God's kingdom requires birth “from above” — a Spirit-given new beginning, not mere religious competence. Jesus draws on Israel's wilderness story (the lifted serpent) to show that healing and life come through looking in faith to what God provides. The passage climaxes in God's love for the world: the Son is given not to condemn but to save. For Lent, this gospel invites people out of spiritual nighttime into rebirth, faith, and the light of God's saving mercy.Major Themes1. Faith before sight, or perhaps through sight (looking) when our focus is on God2. Promise grounded in grace3. New birth, new life in Christ4. God's keeping care in uncertain journeys5. Salvation as gift, not achievementPreaching ArcThe Call → The Keeper → The Promise → The New Birth1. The Call (Genesis 12): God calls us forward before we have full clarity.2. The Keeper (Psalm 121): We are sustained on the road by God's watchful care.3. The Promise (Romans 4): Righteousness and the future are received by faith, not earned by performance.4. The New Birth (John 3): God doesn't just improve us; God makes us new in Christ.From uncertain beginnings to Spirit-born life, faith walks forward on promise, kept by grace.A Sermon Outline“Called Before We're Ready”Core Claim: God calls us forward by grace, keeps us on the road, and gives new life through Christ.1. Opening: the discomfort of being called into the unknown2. Genesis 12: Abram's yes before clarity3. Psalm 121: God keeps us while we travel4. Romans 4: promise by grace, received by faith5. John 3: new birth is God's work, not self-improvementApplication: one step of trust this weekClosing: we go because God is faithfulOne-sentence takeaway: In Christ, we are called, kept, and made new — so we can take the next faithful step even without full certainty.An Illustration: Does anybody remember the Dunkin' Donuts commercial that featured a bleary-eyed baker rising early every morning, saying, “Time to make the donuts?” Believe it or not, that's a basic illustration of faith in something intangible. A baker starts work at 2:00 a.m. There is no smell of fresh bread yet, no customers, no visible result — just measured ingredients, kneading, waiting, and trust in the process. Hours later, what was unseen becomes nourishment (of a sort) for many.Preaching Bridge: “Faith is often bakery work: done in the dark, trusted before dawn.” (Image from the Upper Room, Discipleship Study Guide)Narrative Lectionary Text: John 13:1-17Text SummaryAt the supper before his passion, Jesus rises, takes a towel, and washes the disciples' feet. Peter resists, then overcorrects, and Jesus teaches that receiving him means accepting this upside-down pattern of love. Jesus, their Lord and Teacher, performs a servant's task and commands them to do likewise. Greatness in his kingdom is expressed through humble, embodied service.Themes Present1. Servant leadership — authority in Jesus is expressed through self-giving care.2. Love made concrete — love is not sentiment; it takes the form of action.3. Receiving before doing — discipleship starts with letting Christ minister to us.4. Humility over status — the gospel dismantles rank-driven identity.5. Imitation of Christ — “as I have done for you” is the shape of Christian community.Preaching ArcIdentity → Humility → Command → Community1. Identity: Jesus knows who he is and where he is going.2. Humility: Secure in that identity, he kneels to wash feet.3. Command: “As I have done for you, you also should do.”4. Community: The church becomes recognizable by practical, mutual, humble love.Because Christ stoops to serve us, we are formed into a people who serve one another.A Sermon Outline“The Towel and the Basin”Core ClaimJesus redefines greatness through humble service, and discipleship means receiving his love and then embodying it toward others.Big MovementStatus → Surrender → Service → WitnessOutline (7–8 min)1. Opening: Our instinct for rank• We naturally measure importance by visibility and control.• Jesus gives a different picture at the table.2. John 13: The shock of the scene• Jesus knows who he is and where he is going.• Precisely from that security, he kneels and washes feet.• True authority is not threatened by service.3. Peter's resistance: Why this feels hard• Peter resists being served.• Discipleship begins with receiving grace, not performing for God.• We cannot give what we refuse to receive.4. “As I have done for you”• Jesus moves from act to command.• Foot washing as pattern: embodied, practical, inconvenient love.5. What this means for a small (or any) congregation• Hidden service is central ministry, not secondary work.• Church health is measured by how we treat one another in ordinary moments.• The towel may look like meals, rides, prayer, repair, listening, forgiveness.Application for the week• Receive: where do I need to let Christ serve and cleanse me?• Serve: one concrete act of humble care.• Repair: one relationship step that lowers pride and raises love.Closing• Jesus is most recognizable when kneeling with a towel.• The church is most faithful when it does the same.One-Sentence TakeawayIn Christ's kingdom, greatness looks like a towel and basin: we receive his love, then kneel to serve.An Illustration: “The CEO with a Mop”A story gets told in leadership circles about a company after a major event: everyone leaves, trash is everywhere, and the cleaning crew is short-handed. One employee comes in early and sees the CEO quietly pushing a mop and picking up cups. No announcement. No photo. No speech. Just service.That moment reshaped the office culture more than any memo did. People said, “If he can do that, none of us are above serving.”John 13 is deeper than leadership technique, but the point lands: Jesus, knowing exactly who he is, takes the towel. Real authority is not threatened by humility.Preaching bridge: In Christ's kingdom, the towel is not beneath us. The towel is how love becomes visible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lectionarypro.substack.com

 This week, Chad from 3Ci shares a powerful message about identity and grace. In Framed, Forgiven, and Fathered, he unpacks how the enemy tries to frame us with guilt, shame, and accusation—but Jesus steps in to forgive us and bring us home as sons and daughters. This is a reminder that you are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or the labels placed on you. In Christ, you are forgiven, fully known, and deeply fathered. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchBenoniMore episodes on all podcast platforms and our YouTube channel:Follow the link below, or search "freedom church Benoni" on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomchurchbenoni/podcasts #freedomchurchbenoni #sundayfunday

Hear Gods Voice Loud and Clear—NO MORE CONFUSION | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

In Christ. In Community. In Lebanon.https://www.cornerstonelebanon.com/YouTube LivestreamThe Scriptures of both the Old and New Testaments (66 books) are the unique, divinely inspired, authoritative word of God that came through human agents under God's providence. Its primary purpose is to make us wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 3:15), who is the ultimate revelation of Eternal Life that the Scriptures testify about (John 5:39; Luke 24:25-27).

This Lenten sermon explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and the deeper truth of spiritual warfare, identity, and the battle between two kingdoms. The good news: we don't fight alone. In Christ's victory—through Scripture, prayer, and Christian community—we stand secure.

Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for February 22, 2026 reflects on Psalm 46:8–9 and the powerful invitation to “Come, behold the works of the Lord.” This Christ-centered Lutheran devotion reminds us that God's acts in history—both in judgment and in mercy—reveal His righteous rule over all things. He brings desolations against evil and makes wars cease, breaking the bow and shattering the spear.This Christian daily devotion points us to the cross of Jesus Christ, where what appeared to be defeat was in fact the decisive victory over sin, death, and the devil. In Christ's death and resurrection, the ultimate war was won and true peace was secured.When the world feels unstable and conflicts multiply, this meditation calls believers not to panic but to behold—to look to what God has already accomplished. Our hope rests not in human diplomacy but in Christ's finished work and promised return.Support this ministry at

If you've ever wondered what God is like or how we can truly know Him, John points us to Jesus. In Christ, the invisible God becomes visible. We see God's glory revealed and experience His grace poured out. Join us as Luren Lucas looks at John 1:14–18 to discover two life-changing realities - through Jesus, we can behold the glory of God and receive the grace of God. _____ If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayer New to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you. Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1 Key Scriptures: John 1:14–18 Exodus 33:18–23 Exodus 34:6 Luke 9:29–32 John 3:16–17 Romans 1:20–23 2 Corinthians 3:18 ________________________ Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online. For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live #GospelOfJohn #WordBecameFlesh #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore

Ephesians 1:1-2. In tracing the journeys of Paul, we discover how he came to know the Ephesians, how the church began in Ephesus and why Paul wrote this letter to them from prison. Paul speaks of the church, and each believer, as being “in Christ”, accepted and unified in the Saviour Christ forever. How crucial […]

Color: White Old Testament: Exodus 40:17–21, 34–38 Psalm: Psalm 2; antiphon: v. 7 Epistle: Titus 3:4–7 Gospel: John 1:1–18 Gospel: John 1:1–14 Introit: Psalm 98:1–4; antiphon: Isaiah 9:6 Gradual: Psalm 118:26a, 27a, 23 Verse: Liturgical Text The Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells among Us in the Flesh   In the beginning God created all things through His Word, His Son. But man fell into sin, and with man all creation was cursed. Therefore, God spoke His Word again, this time into the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary. The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle of our human nature (Ex. 40:17–21, 34–38). “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1–14). The Son of God took on our flesh and blood and died on the cross in order that we might receive the right to become the children of God through faith. Baptized into Christ's body, we are made partakers of a new Genesis, “the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:4–7). In Christ, the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man has truly appeared. Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

Release the Fear and Step Into Boldness—GOD IS WITH YOU | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

When we think of family, we often picture safety, belonging, and unconditional love. But for many, the word “family” carries deep pain. Broken relationships, abandonment, estrangement, and divorce can leave wounds that feel especially sharp because family is meant to be a place of refuge. Psalm 27:10 speaks directly into that ache: “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.” Scripture doesn’t deny that abandonment happens. It acknowledges the heartbreak. Yet it anchors us in a greater truth: God’s love does not fail. When earthly relationships fracture, it can shake our sense of stability. But God remains constant. He does not walk away. He does not withdraw His affection. He does not grow tired of us. He is the perfect Father—faithful, present, and compassionate. Broken family relationships can plant lies deep in our hearts: that we are unlovable, too much, not enough, or easily discarded. God gently replaces those lies with truth. In Christ, you are chosen, cherished, and held close. The emptiness left by others can become the very space where God pours in His perfect love. Bring your anger, grief, confusion, and disappointment honestly before Him. He is not overwhelmed by your emotions. As you open your heart, He brings healing and security that no human relationship can fully provide. Even now, He is holding you close. Main Takeaways Broken family relationships can cause deep emotional pain and instability. Psalm 27:10 reminds us that God never abandons His children. God’s love is unconditional and constant, unlike human relationships. We can bring our grief, anger, and confusion honestly to God. The emptiness left by broken relationships can be filled with God’s perfect love and healing. Today’s Bible Reading:“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.” – Psalm 27:10, NLT Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Hold me close, Father. Replace the lies of rejection with the truth of Your wonderful love for me.” Listen to the prayer here, or read the full devotional and complete prayer by visiting the links below. Want More? Relevant Links & Resources Discover more daily encouragement and faith-based podcasts: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals Crosswalk.com – Articles, devotionals, and Bible study resources This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We often wonder if the small things we do really matter: prayers whispered, kindness unseen, faithfulness when no one applauds. We serve, give, love, and sometimes feel unnoticed. But Scripture promises that nothing done in the name of Jesus is ever wasted. You may not see the fruit yet, but heaven does. Pastor Bill will tell you today that God measures faithfulness, not flash. Every act of obedience echoes into eternity. So keep loving, serving, and trusting. In Christ, your labor is not in vain.

Step Into God's Purpose for You—NO TURNING BACK | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

In Week 6 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt addresses a critical but often overlooked reality: the Holy Spirit is not the only spirit at work in our time. In a world saturated with noise, misinformation, and competing "truths," the gift of discernment is more vital for the believer than ever before. Drawing from 1 John 4, this message explores how to "test the spirits" to see whether they are from God. Following Jesus isn't just about rejecting obvious evil; it's about recognizing the subtle replacements, reductions, and reshapings of Jesus that permeate our modern culture. If you've felt overwhelmed by the "spirit of the age," this message will help you find confidence in the Spirit of Truth who dwells within you.

Join us for this week's Day1 Classics episode, Episode 4222, featuring Rev. Dr. Charles P. Price of Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. In “Christ's Temptations and Ours,” based on Luke 4:1-13, Price explores Jesus' wilderness testing and the temptations that still press on human life—comfort, power, and the lure of self-justifying martyrdom. Set in the 1st Sunday in Lent (Year A), this sermon invites honest faith, ethical courage, and hope in a messy world. Tune in and let this message strengthen your Lenten journey.

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 12.12-17Jobey McGintyWe all know the tension of wanting real change, but feeling stuck in the same patterns. We tell ourselves that repentance means trying harder, feeling worse, or cleaning ourselves up before God. But Scripture invites us into something far more hopeful.Hebrews reminds us that God's discipline flows from love, not anger. From a Father who refuses to give up on His children. True repentance is not fear-driven or shame-filled. It's a turning of the heart toward Jesus. A surrender that trusts His care, even when the road is hard.In Christ, repentance becomes a gift. A pathway to healing. A way back to life. God is not waging war against you. He is fighting for your heart.

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Change is inevitable but how you respond to it determineswhether it strengthens you or sidelines you. In this episode of Elevate the Day, we share practical and faith-filled strategies for navigating life's unexpected transitions with resilience and hope.Key Takeaways:1. Change Is Inevitable. Growth Is OptionalLife will shift, stretch, and sometimes shake us. The key isn't resisting change but learning how to respond to it with maturity and trust in God.2. Go to God FirstBefore reacting emotionally, pause and pray. A simple “Lord, help” invites wisdom, peace, and perspective into uncertain moments (Colossians 3:1).3. Your Attitude Shapes Your ExperienceFocusing on what you don't like about change keeps you stuck. Choosing gratitude and trust shifts your mindset and opens the door for growth.4. You've Survived Change BeforeEvery past challenge you've walked through is proof of God's faithfulness. You are more resilient than you think.5. Don't Navigate Change AloneGod works through people. Lean into community, seek wise counsel, and allow others to support you through transition.No matter what shift you're facing, remember that you're not a victim of change. In Christ, you're a victory waiting to happen.Scripture: "Yet in all these things we are more thanconquerors through Him who loved us." (Romans 8:37 NKJV)#ChangeIsGood #EmbraceChange #GrowthMindset #ElevateYourDay #PodcastLife #LifeLessons #MindsetMatters #Faith #Inspiration 

We talk about worship like it lives in songs and sanctuaries, but what if it's really exposed in your calendar, your budget, and your reaction when God overturns your plans? This sermon walks through the Bible's big picture of worship and then lets Proverbs confront our control, our anxiety, and our quiet anger when life does not go our way. In Christ, who entrusted every step to His Father, we learn how to plan with open hands and trust the God who directs our steps.

Genesis 43In this message from Genesis 43, Pastor Krissy Miles highlights a turning point in Joseph's story, a moment where sacrifice, repentance, and generational responsibility collide.As the famine intensifies, Jacob is forced to send his sons back to Egypt, but this time, they must bring Benjamin. What unfolds is more than survival strategy. It is a test of surrender.Judah steps forward as a transformed man. Once complicit in betrayal, he now takes responsibility and offers himself as a guarantee. His repentance changed him, and positioned him to lead. This moment foreshadows the lineage of Christ, the Lion of Judah, who would one day stand in the gap for all of humanity.Pastor Krissy challenges believers to consider what they are holding onto that God is asking them to release. Jacob struggled to let go of Benjamin, the son he loved most. Yet the promise of provision required surrender. What we cling to can become the very thing that delays God's greater purpose.Egypt represents more than geography, it represents the world. God does not call His people to retreat, but to go. To engage. To serve. To carry covenant promise into broken places.Throughout the message, Pastor Krissy connects Judah's leadership to future generations. The decisions we make today determine whether those who come after us rise in blessing or remain bound in compromise. Will we sacrifice comfort so our children can inherit promise?When Joseph finally sees Benjamin, the dream begins to unfold. Guilt surfaces. Fear rises. Yet grace speaks louder. Instead of judgment, the brothers receive mercy.The story reminds us that we do not hide in shame before God. In Christ, guilt is exposed — and then covered by grace.This message calls us to relinquish what is most precious, trust God in famine seasons, and stand boldly for future generations.Surrender precedes fulfillment.Repentance precedes promotion.Release precedes provision.Key Themes:Sacrifice for Future GenerationsRepentance That Produces LeadershipReleasing What Is Most PreciousStanding in the GapEgypt as the WorldCovenant FaithfulnessGuilt Exposed, Grace ExtendedTrusting God in Famine SeasonsSurrender That Unlocks PromiseTimestamps:0:20 — Opening prayer & introduction 3:02 — The famine intensifies (Genesis 43 begins) 5:01 — Judah steps forward as leader 13:29 — Judah's repentance & restored character 16:13 — Sacrificing for future generations 21:20 — Jesus as the Lion of Judah 32:27 — Releasing what is most precious 48:47 — Guilt exposed, grace extended 1:00:24 — Communion & altar call

Genesis 43In this message from Genesis 43, Pastor Krissy Miles highlights a turning point in Joseph's story, a moment where sacrifice, repentance, and generational responsibility collide.As the famine intensifies, Jacob is forced to send his sons back to Egypt, but this time, they must bring Benjamin. What unfolds is more than survival strategy. It is a test of surrender.Judah steps forward as a transformed man. Once complicit in betrayal, he now takes responsibility and offers himself as a guarantee. His repentance changed him, and positioned him to lead. This moment foreshadows the lineage of Christ, the Lion of Judah, who would one day stand in the gap for all of humanity.Pastor Krissy challenges believers to consider what they are holding onto that God is asking them to release. Jacob struggled to let go of Benjamin, the son he loved most. Yet the promise of provision required surrender. What we cling to can become the very thing that delays God's greater purpose.Egypt represents more than geography, it represents the world. God does not call His people to retreat, but to go. To engage. To serve. To carry covenant promise into broken places.Throughout the message, Pastor Krissy connects Judah's leadership to future generations. The decisions we make today determine whether those who come after us rise in blessing or remain bound in compromise. Will we sacrifice comfort so our children can inherit promise?When Joseph finally sees Benjamin, the dream begins to unfold. Guilt surfaces. Fear rises. Yet grace speaks louder. Instead of judgment, the brothers receive mercy.The story reminds us that we do not hide in shame before God. In Christ, guilt is exposed — and then covered by grace.This message calls us to relinquish what is most precious, trust God in famine seasons, and stand boldly for future generations.Surrender precedes fulfillment.Repentance precedes promotion.Release precedes provision.Key Themes:Sacrifice for Future GenerationsRepentance That Produces LeadershipReleasing What Is Most PreciousStanding in the GapEgypt as the WorldCovenant FaithfulnessGuilt Exposed, Grace ExtendedTrusting God in Famine SeasonsSurrender That Unlocks PromiseTimestamps:0:20 — Opening prayer & introduction 3:02 — The famine intensifies (Genesis 43 begins) 5:01 — Judah steps forward as leader 13:29 — Judah's repentance & restored character 16:13 — Sacrificing for future generations 21:20 — Jesus as the Lion of Judah 32:27 — Releasing what is most precious 48:47 — Guilt exposed, grace extended 1:00:24 — Communion & altar call

The Ark represents the place where God met with His people. In Christ, that access is fulfilled and we see what happens in the presence of God: intercession. Jesus stands in the gap for us, and when we draw near, we're invited to do the same. This message challenges us to expand our awareness and increase our intentionality as we pray for others.

In Christ. In Community. In Lebanon.https://www.cornerstonelebanon.com/YouTube LivestreamThe Scriptures of both the Old and New Testaments (66 books) are the unique, divinely inspired, authoritative word of God that came through human agents under God's providence. Its primary purpose is to make us wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 3:15), who is the ultimate revelation of Eternal Life that the Scriptures testify about (John 5:39; Luke 24:25-27).

From childhood loyalties in a stadium to the quiet ache of rejection, we are wired to ask: Where do I fit? Jake traces that longing through neuroscience, ancient confession, and the waters of baptism, revealing a God who steps into line with humanity. Fully human. Standing among sinners. Sharing the table. Bearing death itself. In Christ, belonging becomes union. Water, table, body, way. “I'm with them,” he says. The question is, are you with him?Discussion Questions:-In what ways have you chosen belonging over truth in your life, and how can identifying with Christ help you navigate that tension?-Why do you think Western Christianity has emphasized individualistic faith over communal belonging, and what are the consequences of that emphasis?-How does viewing baptism as identification rather than just a symbol change your perspective on this practice and its importance?-What barriers prevent you from fully committing to the body of Christ with the same loyalty you show your biological family?

February 15th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald The first chapter of Jonah is one of my favorite passages. Interwoven into the story of Jonah’s fleeing from God’s call is the story of a group of sailors who have an unexpected encounter with God that radically alters their lives. Because of Jonah, they face a storm. At first, they pray to their gods and try everything in their own wisdom and power to get themselves out of this horrible situation. Nothing works. Everything they have relied on in the past; their gods, and their own wisdom and power won’t fix this problem. When they finally confront Jonah, who fears the Lord God of heaven, they become extremely frightened. Deep inside these men, just like us, is a knowledge of God that God has placed there. In our sin and disobedience, we suppress that truth, but it is always there. When we are confronted with storms, the truth often finds its way to the surface. We are confronted with the knowledge of God. What those sailors do next is amazing. They pray to God. They ask for forgiveness and then carry out the judgment of God on Jonah as Jonah had directed them. The storm quits raging. They make it to shore, offer sacrifices to God, and make vows. These men who set out that morning on a routine voyage ended up facing a storm that caused them to run to God, have a personal encounter with Him, and their lives and eternity were changed. Where do you turn when you encounter the storms of life? What idols do you look to? Do you rely upon your own wisdom and strength? When those fail, where do you turn? Do you have an unshakable foundation in your life that carries you through the storms? David had an unshakable foundation in the Lord. The Lord was his good, his delight, his counsel, his refuge, his inheritance, and his eternal joy and hope. This foundation provided him the strength to navigate the storms and even give him confident hope in the face of death. I pray that you will join us as we walk through Psalm 16. It is going to be another great weekend with God’s people. I hope to see you at church! In Christ, Pastor Chad

In this message, we see the powerful nest step of Ruth's story as Boaz publicly redeems her at the city gate, moving her from outsider to insider. Once a foreigner and widow on the margins, Ruth is brought into honor, family, and covenant belonging. Through this beautiful act of redemption, we're reminded that the gospel is not just about belief — it's about belonging. In Christ, those who were far off have been brought near, welcomed into the household of God. And as people who now belong, we are called to create belonging for others, carrying the ministry of reconciliation into a world full of outsiders longing for home.

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.” Matthew 5:17–18For many, the Old Testament can be confusing, filled with laws, rituals, and prophecies that seem difficult to connect with the New Testament. Yet, Jesus' words remind us that the Old Testament is not merely a relic of the past but an essential part of God's divine plan. Furthermore, every law, prophecy, and detail, down to “the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter,” finds its deepest meaning and completion in Christ.In a simplified way, the “Law and the Prophets” in the Old Testament can be summarized as moral laws, ceremonial laws, and prophetic teaching. The moral laws reflect God's eternal truths of right and wrong, the ceremonial laws govern Israel's worship and rituals, and the prophetic teaching calls the people to repentance, pointing to the coming Messiah. Together, these form the foundation of the Old Covenant, which is fulfilled in Christ, Who established the New and Eternal Covenant. Additionally, the Psalms and Wisdom literature enrich the Law and the Prophets, offering inspired prayers, meditations on God's faithfulness, and practical guidance for virtuous living.Though it might be an arduous task to read through the entire Old Testament, those who do so with understanding discover the truth that everything finds its fulfillment in Christ. “Fulfillment” does not mean that Jesus altered or discarded the Old Testament; rather, He revealed its true and hidden meaning, bringing it to perfection. What the Old Testament could only foreshadow, Jesus accomplished, achieving the fullness of God's plan.By analogy, consider an artist's sketch that depicts a beautiful mountain range and sunset. The Old Testament is like that sketch—it provides the framework, details, and foreshadowing of something greater. In Christ, the sketch is brought to life, becoming reality through God's creative act. While the sketch and the actual mountain range are the same scene, the reality is the perfect and complete expression of what the sketch anticipated. God, as the Divine Artist, first “sketched” what would come to be through the Law, Prophets, and Wisdom literature, and then brought it to fulfillment through Jesus' Incarnation, Life, Death, and Resurrection.In today's Gospel, after declaring that He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets, Jesus provided three examples of how He brings the Old Testament moral law to its fulfillment. The commandment “You shall not kill” is deepened to include the interior sin of anger; “You shall not commit adultery” is expanded to include lust in the heart; and “Do not take a false oath” is elevated to a call for sincerity, honesty, and integrity in all one says and does. The Messiah then pours forth His grace, enabling the faithful to live in accord with this high calling.Though not included in today's Gospel, Jesus also brings the ceremonial laws to fulfillment by becoming the Lamb of God, offering Himself as the definitive High Priest on the new altar of the Cross. Furthermore, our Lord fulfills the prophets by establishing the New Covenant in His blood, as seen in Isaiah's vision of the Suffering Servant Who bears the sins of many (Isaiah 53), Jeremiah's promise of the new covenant written on hearts (Jeremiah 31:31–34), and Micah's prophecy of a ruler born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).Reflect today on God's Eternal Law, established before the foundation of the world and brought to fulfillment in Christ. The human life of the Son of God is the center of time and eternity. Everything converges on Him, and new life flows from Him. Just as our Lord fulfills the Old Testament, He also is the only source of true fulfillment in our lives. Ponder His mission and renew your choice to accept His New Covenant, written on your heart by grace. Doing so is an exercise in Divine Wisdom, giving you a share in the new life of grace, made possible by His blood.Glorious Lawgiver and Messiah, Your Wisdom is perfect, eternal, and transforming. All things came to be through You and find their fulfillment in You. I thank You for the gift of Your Eternal Law and pray for the grace to live it to perfection, with the aid of Your saving grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0 AT, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Be Grateful Even When It's Hard—YOUR BREAKTHROUGH IS COMING | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start TodaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Many of us carry wounds shaped by our earthly relationships—especially when love from a parent felt inconsistent, absent, or conditional. Those experiences can quietly influence how we view God, leaving us striving for approval, afraid of failure, or convinced we must earn love through performance. This devotional reminds us that the Father’s love is not based on our past, our perfection, or our ability to “get it right.” Through Jesus, we are welcomed into God’s family as His children. Not because of human effort or merit, but because God chose us. Receiving the Father’s love often requires unlearning lies we’ve believed for years—that God is distant, angry, or withholding. Scripture reveals a different truth: when we receive Christ, we are fully embraced by a Father whose love heals, restores, and never lets go. If your earthly story included loss, pain, or rejection, God’s love meets you there. He invites you to stop running, stop striving, and rest in the security of being His child. Main Takeaways God’s love is received, not earned. Through Christ, we are given the right to be called children of God. The Father’s love heals wounds left by broken earthly relationships. You cannot outrun God’s love or exhaust His grace. Your truest identity is found in belonging to God. Today’s Bible Verse “But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13, HCSB). Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “In Christ, I am given the right to be called Your child. I rest in the finished work of the cross and trust that You are healing my wounded heart.” Listen to the full prayer here, or to read the full devotional and complete prayer, visit the links below. Find more encouragement, devotionals, and prayers here: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts, devotionals, and faith resources Crosswalk.com – Bible study tools, devotionals, and Christian living content This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all know - or think we know - Priscilla Presley. Ex-Wife of American Icon Elvis Presley. Mother to his only daughter, the late Lisa Marie Presley. Staunch Defender and Preserver of the Presley Legacy. That's what we all "think" we know. Priscilla has been in the news a LOT lately, and for all the wrong reasons. Take a deep dive with me about Priscilla and the many lawsuits she has been involved with over the years. Learn about the fractured relationships she has had with her family members, friends, ex boyfriends, and business associates - all of which have resulted in warring, conflicting narratives. Let's also address the apparent "pristine" facade she seems so intent on preserving for the last (almost) 50 years since Elvis' death in 1977. She is, above all else, a truly savvy yet complicated woman, but do ANY of us know who she truly is? Let's explore the headlines from every angle.   This video is Part One of a Two Part Series.   Do yourself a favor and honor Lisa Marie by watching this - "Lights Out" music video by Lisa Marie Presley - https://youtu.be/ai5r5lvT1zw WATCH this episode here -  https://youtu.be/ZdREFJQvAPE   Love the show? Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts!) and SHARE this episode!   Want to WATCH my episodes? The clips and pictures add to the fun!- Go to my YouTube Channel and subscribe -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FsXn-xhr4mYIAK0569BBw   I have a channel membership over there if you'd like to support me! Simply click on the "join" button underneath my YT videos - thanks.   Can't join but want to support my podcast? Help keep me caffeinated and fill my tip jar here - https://buymeacoffee.com/jenniferc    Other stuff    I've been a licensed esthetician and a makeup artist for over two decades - Want to see a list of all of my favorite beauty product recommendations? Everything I love, use, and wear all the time - CLICK HERE - https://shopmy.us/jenniferc/shelves   BUY MY ONLINE SKINCARE GUIDES HERE-  https://jenniferchristopherson.com     In Christ, Xo Jennifer    Disclaimer- This video/podcast episode is under Fair Use: Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended. All Opinions are my own and within my right to express under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution   Beauty Video/Podcast Episode Disclaimer  All Makeup/Skincare products in this video or mentioned on my podcast were purchased by me for demonstration or review - unless otherwise disclosed. All opinions are my own.  I have been a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist for over 20 years. Any products I recommend, I do so wholeheartedly and in good faith. I care about my viewers/listeners and only recommend products I personally use, have used, or have researched for ingredients that I know work.  ALWAYS patch test your skin/hair for at least 24 hours before you use ANY new product in your makeup, skincare, body care, or haircare routine - (that goes for products recommended by ANYONE!)

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In Part 2 of our conversation, Odessa offers a deeply reflective exploration of gender through philosophical, theological, and lived lenses. From mushrooms to Aristotle to Christian eschatology, Odessa invites each of us into a nuanced dialogue about embodiment, faithfulness, and what holiness and hospitality might look like amid contemporary debates about gender.Part 1 can be found here: https://newkinship.substack.com/p/76-bearing-witness-through-changeNote: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you're new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠—★ Timestamps(00:00) #77 - Odessa the Barefoot (Part 2): On Being "Social Legible as a Woman"(02:29) "The project of pursuing womanhood"(07:37) Self-emptying: There's no privilege with being trans(08:25) Defining: Gender(12:09) Do souls have a gender?(15:56) Is being trans "maladaptive" to the social order?(19:57) The project of manhood or womanhood: Can we opt out?(25:50) Side B schools of thought: Identity and family(32:43) Doesn't gender dysphoria sometimes resolve?(39:39) Youth transition: "Not a problem we can solve politically"(42:34) Ivan Illich: Maybe our whole society is a little gender dysphoric(48:01) Connections to transhumanism(53:24) Spiritual experience of queer people vs. cis people(59:08) Ideological hospitality? In Christ there is no male and female(01:05:41) Gendered souls? Reflections on Pauline eschatology(01:15:38) The way of holiness in the trans experience—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza, Tyler Parker | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ Get full access to New Kinship at newkinship.substack.com/subscribe

God is a God of abundance, not scarcity—and His love is big enough to touch every place you fear not having enough. In this episode of Perspectives with Catherine Toon, Catherine continues her Made for Abundance series, speaking straight into the pain of lack, fear, and the belief that God is stingy or withholding. Catherine unpacks how perfect God’s love casts out fear, how scarcity is a result of the fall—not God’s heart—and how Paul could learn to be content in both abundance and lack because he was rooted in an unshakable Source. From Psalm 36’s “fatness of Your house” and the “river of Your pleasures” to the imagery of Eden’s rivers of delight, Catherine shows that we were always designed to live from overflowing fullness in God. You’ll hear how God never cursed humanity—curse is a consequence of disconnecting from Life, not a punishment from divine anger. Lack, fear, and death-thinking are “hellish concepts” God is actively transforming into an inner Garden of Eden in you. As you awaken to your identity in Christ as a co-heir, you begin to drink deeply of His goodness, learning to trust Him as Source instead of clinging to stuff, hoarding resources, or worshiping lack. Catherine also breaks down how true abundance isn’t greed or prosperity-obsession—it’s spiritual transformation and spiritual healing at the level of how you see God, yourself, and provision. From the “fatness of His house” to rivers of Eden flowing within, this is about experiencing God as lavishly kind, playful, and faithful in every area of your life—including your finances and other tangible areas of your life. Practical takeaway:
Ask Holy Spirit: “Where have I believed You are withholding from me?” Write down one lie about lack you’ve carried, then replace it with truth: “In Christ, I live from Your abundance, not from scarcity. You are my Source.” If this episode blesses you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone wrestling with provision or fear of not enough. For more on God’s love, identity in Christ, and inner healing, explore Catherine’s resources and mentorship opportunities. Register for Pursued By Love: A Love Encounter with the God Who Adores You - https://catherinetoon.com/pursuedbylove To support the ministry with tax-deductible donations: https://catherinetoon.com/support/ Please Like, Share, & Subscribe -- a little thing that makes a big difference! Thank You! Marked by Love, Revised & Expanded Edition is here:
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Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487The Miserable Middle is a place of uncertainty, of fickle joy, as the result of too much closeness and assimilation with the world. If we, even in part, live according to the world, then we are susceptible to the doubt and fear within it. Without full, complete, wholehearted commitment to Christ, any joy we build will be temporary, shallow, and within the confines of our own power. But God offers so much more! In Christ, entirely in Christ, there is eternal, deep, and founded in the power of the almighty God! How do we get there? Here are some things that can help.1) Pray for God's Help - and Believe He Will Provide It. 2) Identify your Mission - Why God Saved You. 3) Build your life around Time With God.4) Remove what Dulls your Spiritual Appetite.5) Tie Every Role in Your Life to Your Mission.6) Surround Yourself with People who are ALL IN.

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