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Send us a textThe power of protective maternal love transforms families, communities, and ultimately our world. When Tara Hackney adopted her daughter from India, a transformative realization occurred during a tender moment of singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children" to her traumatized toddler. The beloved song's lyrics—"red and yellow, black and white"—suddenly felt exclusionary. Where was brown? This gap inspired Tara to reimagine the lyrics to "every color, every shade, just exactly as He made," creating a beautiful children's board book that celebrates diversity as an intentional part of God's grand design.Tara's story weaves together adoption, diversity, and spiritual formation in profound ways. After raising three biological sons, she and her husband adopted two Indian girls, creating what she lovingly describes as twins born "not from my body, but in my heart." The adoption process—what she calls a "paper pregnancy"—required intentionality, sacrifice, and family-wide commitment. Rather than diminishing her relationship with her sons, adoption enriched their family dynamic and cultivated compassion and nurturing qualities in her boys.This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on the transformative power of motherhood, whether through biological, adoptive, or mentoring relationships. As we embrace diversity and nurture faith in the next generation, we participate in God's grand design—creating a world where every child feels represented, valued, and deeply loved. Ready to explore how your maternal influence can change lives? Listen now and discover how to unleash the power of your presence into the world.Learn more about Tara Hackney's Work: Jesus LovesListen to Jesus Loves the Little Children Adaptation: Jesus Loves on SpotifyRead more on Tara's Blog: Tara HackneySupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International
I love it when authors take their adventures and passions and turn them into excellent stories for children that both show those passions AND entertain. Listen in to see how Yvonne M. Morgan did that with her Mary the Missionary story. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. I loved hearing about Yvonne's mission adventures and how she used them to tell her stories. I'm eager to read the book and to discover all the new adventures her characters might have! Mary the Missionary by Yvonne M. Morgan A Kenya Adventure Are you ready for an adventure in Kenya? After singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children" in Sunday School, Mary has many questions about children in other countries. When her parents learn about a mission trip to Kenya, they decided to experience another culture as a family. Mary encounters many trials on her Kenyan adventure. In the end, she learns that she and her new friends aren't different, and Jesus loves all children. Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, "Mary the Missionary" teaches important lessons about acceptance, empathy, and love. As Mary meets children from different cultures and backgrounds, she learns to see the world through their eyes and understand the unique challenges they face. Along the way, she also discovers the unifying power of faith and how it transcends all barriers. Learn more about Yvonne on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!
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50th Anniversary Part 2: What I've Learned Along the Way By Louie Marsh, 6-22-2025 Intro – Last slide me preaching at ordination. 1) People will surprise you… · In GOOD WAYS. “5and said to Moses, “The people bring much more than enough for doing the work that the Lord has commanded us to do.” 6So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp, “Let no man or woman do anything more for the contribution for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing, 7for the material they had was sufficient to do all the work, and more.” (Exodus 36:5–7, ESV) On January 13, 1982, the Boeing 737-200 that executed the flight, registered as N62AF, crashed into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River just after takeoff from Washington National Airport. Striking the bridge, which carries Interstate 395 between Washington, D.C., and Arlington County, Virginia, it hit seven occupied vehicles and destroyed 97 feet (30 m) of guard rail before plunging through the ice into the Potomac River. The aircraft was carrying 74 passengers and five crew members. Only four passengers and one crew member (flight attendant Kelly Duncan) were rescued from the crash and survived. Another passenger, Arland D. Williams Jr., assisted in the rescue of the survivors, but drowned before he could be rescued. Four motorists on the bridge were killed. The survivors were rescued from the icy river by civilians and professionals. · & in very BAD WAYS. “23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. 24But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people 25and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man.” (John 2:23–25, ESV) 2) God is SNEAKY · He tends to take us THROUGH things, not around them. “39And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.””…“42Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.”” (Matthew 26:39,42, ESV) “19For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:19–21, ESV) · He seems to enjoy staying HIDDEN. “18The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18, ESV) “15Truly, you are a God who hides himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.” (Isaiah 45:15, ESV) 3) The Gospel is PROFOUNDLY SIMPLE “1Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.” (1 Corinthians 15:1–5, ESV) · Our real strength is mostly found in SIMPLICITY. Jesus Loves Me" is a Christian hymn written by Anna Bartlett Warner (1827–1915). The lyrics first appeared as a poem in the context of an 1860 novel called Say and Seal, written by her older sister Susan Warner (1819–1885), in which the words were spoken as a comforting poem to a dying child. The tune was added in 1862 by William Batchelder Bradbury (1816–1868). Along with his tune, Bradbury added his own chorus "Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus Loves me..." 4) The Bible is the ULTIMATE TRUTH about God & His Will. “16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16–17, ESV) · Accepting this deep in my heart makes most moral decisions CLEAR. “105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105, ESV) · Knowing the truth in advance gives me PEACE OF MIND. “165Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165, ESV)
On this week's Ministry Minute, we talk about how God loves us unconditionally, despite our mistakes and sins. Jesus Christ laid down His life for everyone, even those who hated Him, showing that no matter where we are in life, God still has love for us. Jesus is extending His hand to us today, asking us to just simply, come home. #Salvation #JesusLovesYou #MinistryMinuteJesus Loves You | Ministry Minute EP268Romans 10:9:That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.We all have sinned, we all have made mistakes, but in spite of our imperfections, a perfect God sent His Perfect Son to die for those very imperfect sins, so we can have eternal life. THAT'S REAL LOVE. THAT'S JESUS' LOVE. In order to receive this forgiveness you must confess and repent of your sins and accept Jesus Christ into your heart which you can do by saying this prayer wholeheartedly:Dear God,I confess and admit that I am a sinner, and I ask that You please forgive me and save me. I renounce and repent of all my sins, iniquities, and wrongdoings. I confess that Jesus, You are LORD, and I believe with all my heart that You died and rose again. I put my complete faith in Your finished works on the cross and I believe because of Your Blood that was shed, my sins can be forgiven. I ask that You be the Head of my life and the LORD of my life from this day forward, and I ask that You please help me to live for You all the days of my life.In Jesus Name I Pray,Amen.I'm Saved, What's Next:- Be Baptized In Jesus Name- Be Filled With The Holy Ghost- Live A Holy LifeJesus Is Soon To Return— BE READY!!#Christianity #Christian #Jesus #Bible #God #Faith #JesusChrist #Church #love #Bibleverse #Gospel #prayer #HolySpirit #Godisgood #pray #biblestudy #Scripture #hope #truth #religion #JesusLovesYou #worship #grace #JesusSaves #amen #blessed #Christianlivinghttps://www.joshuahopkinsstudios.com/ministryminute
Murder, forgiveness, and salvation. God's will is always best. Thank you for listening to Encourage-Mint. If you've been refreshed, don't forget to subscribe, Leave a review on iTunes, and share a little Encourage-Mint with someone you love. Encourage-Mint is a podcast from Family Radio. These moments are just a taste of what you can hear every day. Listen at FamilyRadio.org or find more encouragement on the Family Radio app. Get daily Scripture and encouragement by following Family Radio on your favorite social media platforms:FacebookInstagram Twitter
Passage: Luke 10:38-42Sermon Notes:Intro:1. Restoration of Rest a. True Rest is Found in Jesus b. When doing replaces being with God i. Lose your first love ii. Spiritual depression iii. Rise in self-centeredness2. What does it look like to be with Jesus?1. Sit at the Feet of Jesus a. Character Study of Martha i. Jesus Loves her ii. She's a leader iii. She's doing it for Jesus iv. Martha's 3 issue 1. Inner turmoil 2. Superiority Complex 3. Doubts God b. Character of Mary i. Sat at the feet of Jesus 1. Listen and obey2. Application: How do you know you have sat at His feet? a. You cultivated depth over distraction b. You have the right posture c. You understand that He was at our feet in our placeTo give please visit: wearetruelove.com/give Join TLC on our social media for updates!YouTube @truelovecommunity Facebook @truelovecommunityministry Instagram @truelovecommunity
If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyIn a world where everything feels like it's falling apart, we, as believers, are held together by the power of unity and the grace of God. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life applications from the scriptures that will transform every life and ensure that no matter what happens in the world and in our lives, we can be “Held Together” forever.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently overturns people's expectations and reshapes their understanding of who God is and what He is doing. He flips the script by working in unexpected places, changing lives, and transforming the world through a group of the most unlikely people. In the most surprising act of all, he dies and rises again—so that now through the good news of the gospel, he can rewrite any story. Cloud of Witnesses Paul Stiver Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.
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This summer we have invited several guest speakers to deliver a passage of scripture that has had a profound impact on their lives.Join us as we hear how God has and is still working in the hearts of people in the local Church!
"Jesus loves me." Say it with confidence: "this I know!" For the Bible tells us so. Praise be to God for his amazing love.
Always remember: ❤️Jesus Loves You! ❤️
Speaker: Chris Mathis
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Send us a textIn this episode, we take a little detour and look at the timeless children's Christian songs, "Jesus Loves Me," and "This Little Light of Mine." Both were meant to be God-glorifying, Gospel centered hymns, but have been changed, misused, and taken out of context so often, sometimes, they barely resemble the original version. Join us as we follow the journeys of both of these classics. Their stories may surprise you!Jesus Loves Me -By The Vagel Brothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD1_CPqJusgThis Little Light of Mine - By Sonia Selbie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOUObNuZLukThanks for tuning in! Be sure to check out everything Proverbs 9:10 on our website, www.proverbs910ministries.com! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Rumble, YouTube, Twitter, Truth Social, and Gettr!
What should we do with our children? Matthew 19:13–15 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should bring our children to Christ, because they are His, and He is their hope.
Jesus Loves You - Brian Hannigan
Thanks for tuning into this week's sermon at Fountain City Church. We are taking the next couple months journeying through the gospel of John. To learn more about us you can visit our website at www.fountaincity.orgFind us on socials at:www.facebook.com/fcccolumbuswww.instagram.com/fcccolumbus
Pastor Grace Wilkinson | Luke 10:38-42Sermon Questions
Listen to Pastor Gawel’s sermon for May 18, 2025, taken from John 13:31-35. The post Love as Jesus Loves Us – Sermon for May 18, 2025 appeared first on St. Andrew Lutheran Church.
Church hurt is real—but so is healing. In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 5:25–32 to uncover how Jesus treats His Bride—the Church—and what that means for us. If we truly love Christ, we're called to love, support, and commit to His Church, even when it's hard. Discover how your relationship with Jesus is reflected in how you treat His people. Join Jim, Chad, and Matt as we look at moving from hurt to healing.
The Gospel at the Pool of Bethesda - John 5:1-23 1. Jesus Heals 2. Jesus Loves 3. Jesus Judges
Fr. Tom reminds us that Jesus loves us despite our imperfectionsTo support our podcasts, go to https://www.holyfamilyorlando.com/giveHoly Family is a vibrant Catholic Parish in SW Orlando near Dr. Phillips, Isleworth, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West, Metrowest. Also, conveniently located near the theme parks (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld) as well as the Orlando Convention Center.
Pastor Ian Graham looks at the story of Jesus' resurrection breakfast with his disciples on the beach of the Sea of Tiberias. Support the show
The good news about who Jesus loves. A sermon on John 21:1-19 by Rev. Tim Russell
Do you see the Church as central to the purposes of God in the world? He certainly does, and he will use his Church to accomplish his ends.
Welcome Home! This weeks sermon is titled “I Am The One Jesus Loves” in the "Beyond Blessed” sermon series. We hope you are encouraged by this message. If you would like to know more about us, or get in touch, check out our website at https://northwoodchristian.org
1. Seth continues his review of Luke 7, further examining the widow of Nain.2. Seth responds to a question in the inbox about the wailing wall.3. Seth discusses Chapter 3 of Jesus Loves the Church and So Should You
Matthew 19:13-15
Send me a Text Message!At the very heart of this next story, a story that took place after the resurrection and before the ascension, is a breakfast with Jesus. It was a meal around a campfire and a moment of renewal between Peter and Jesus. I think you could say that Jesus never met a meal he didn't like. He just had this way of turning every table into sacred space, every meal into an encounter with God. Is it any wonder that a hallmark of the early church was the practice of hospitality, the sharing of their table? See long before the church had pulpits, she had tables. And the invitation to meet Jesus often started with "Wanna do lunch?" Or in this case breakfast.But before we get to that campfire breakfast, we need to set the stage, put our souls in Peter's sandals and be reminded, that I'm not a loser if Jesus loves me.
Pastor Josiah Graves continues our Romans sermon series with a powerful message, "Jesus Loves You - Me" (Romans 5:6-11).
(5:16) Bible Study: Isaiah 49:1-6 Father explains this reading. John 13:21-33, 36-38 Father explains this passage and the strange customs of the time. (22:39) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: What is the difference between the Jews and Judeans? How bad is the sin of rebellion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:25) Break 2 (38:57) Word of the Day Island (40:24) Phones: Jeff -Why in Palm Sunday Mass, they have the whole passion narrative? Why don’t we just stay with Palm Sunday narrative since we are going to go through the passion narrative on Holy Thursday and Good Friday? Second question. David - My family got invited to a Hindu wedding, are there any rituals of a Hindu wedding that we as Catholics should not be part of?
Brittney shares her powerful journey from believing she was unlovable to discovering her true identity as a cherished daughter of God, revealing how genuine transformation comes through embracing His unconditional love rather than religious performance.• Grew up in an Adventist home with strong religious foundations but developed deep insecurities from bullying experiences• Struggled with people-pleasing tendencies and defining her worth through others' approval• Experienced traumatic events in college that reinforced beliefs of being unworthy of God's love• Continued serving in church leadership while feeling spiritually empty and believing she was beyond redemption• Encountered a transformative understanding of grace through persistent friends and Bible study• Discovered God sees her as "crystal clear glass" – completely pure despite past mistakes• Found freedom from sin not through trying harder but through believing what God says about her identity• Now lives with confidence that she is unconditionally loved regardless of performanceThe gospel can truly change your life – no matter what you've done or what's been done to you, God's love is always greater.
This week Ray Comfort shares his journey of faith, detailing his upbringing in New Zealand without a Christian background. At 20, despite business success, he faced an existential crisis that led him to Christ after reading Jesus’ words on sin. Passionate about evangelism, Ray uses creative methods like gospel tracts, billboards, and even riding a bike with his sunglasses-wearing dog to spark conversations about faith. He critiques the modern church’s neglect of evangelism, emphasizing its urgency. His street preaching gained attention from a Christian media group, leading to the documentation of his impactful encounters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Share with us what you think about UncommonTEEN! I do read your fanmail, but can't message you back! Chat with me at UncommonTEEN.com!If nobody has told you lately…and even if they have, I want you to know that you are valuable. You are loved by God. He has a purpose and a plan for your life that are so much greater than you can even imagine. You are not here by mistake. You are not a mistake. Jesus loves you! He values your life so much that He was willing to give up His own life so that He could have a relationship with you!This week on the UncommonTEEN Podcast, we are going to talk about the importance of what Jesus did for us on the cross, how it shows His great love for you and how much He values you, and what His dying on the cross actually did for us and for others!1. Sin has a price tag. Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages (or the payment) of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.2. Someone must pay the price for that sin, and it should have been us since we are the ones who mess up. However, someone else paid the price…His name is Jesus. Romans 5:8-But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. 3. Jesus paid the price so we could go free. Romans 3:23-24 says, “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 4. And because of what Jesus did, you no longer have to pay the price for sin. Think about it this way, If you were at a restaurant with your family and your parents paid the bill for your food, would you still go up and try to pay the bill again before you leave? Of course not, the bill has already been paid. Jesus has already paid it and all you need to do is receive Him!Ladies, we have some exciting news! The SOAR Community is now FREE!! All you have to do to see if SOAR is right for you is grab your parents, tell them why you are excited about SOAR, and while you still have them with you, go to uncommonteen.com/coaching and click on the application under SOAR and fill it out! **There are limited spots available. ***At this time, SOAR is only open to teen girls 13-17 in the United States. You are beautiful! You are valuable!Your beauty and your value don't change, Even if someone fails to seeHow incredible God made you!Don't forget to head on over to uncommonTEEN.com/coaching and fill our your SOAR Application today!The UncommonTEEN App is still in review on both the Apple Store and the Google Play Store! It looks like Google is going to take a bit longer, but the Apple App should be coming very soon!To ask questions for an upcoming podcast episode or if you need prayer, go to UncommonTEEN.com.For the Ask Me Anything Questions, click on the RED BUTTON at the top of the screen. These questions may used on a future episode of the UncommonTEEN Podcast!For any prayer requests or more personal questions, click on the YELLOW CHAT TAB at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. These will not be used on the podcast. Connect with Us!Website: UncommonTEEN.comInstagram: @uncommon.teen