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Are we watching Bible prophecy unfold before our very eyes? Or are the nations following a script designed to mimic the End Times? As bombs rain down between Israel and Iran, the world watches in slumber — desensitized, distracted, and deceived.In this message, I reveal the real identity of Mystery Babylon, using clear scripture that points to modern-day Israel as the “Great City” spoken of in Revelation.We are witnessing fire from heaven, peace deals on the horizon, and a global stage set for the abomination of desolation.

Pastor Daniel FrankJune 15, 2025

Pastor Daniel FrankJune 8, 2025

June 1, 2025Pastor David Cooke

In a season of Stillness—but I'm still here. ❤️‍

Join us for this week's sermon!Whether you're seeking hope, direction, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you. Each week, we open God's Word together to find truth, encouragement, and strength for the journey.

When questions of faith shake the foundation of one partner's belief, what happens to the marriage built on shared spiritual foundation? On this week's episode, David and Catie Borland share the story of a season of searching that spanned years and how a marriage rooted in open communication, faith and love helped them cleave to one another through it all—and ultimately resulted in stronger faith than ever before. 1:41- Foundations 3:26- An Unintended Destination 4:57- An Open Line of Communication 7:32- An All-Consuming Search For Truth 12:25- The Modern-Day Wrestle 19:54- ‘Where Would Satan Start?' 28:20- All a Spouse Can Do 37:54- Leaning Into the Parts You Love 45:10- Falling in Love 54:00- Encouragement For Others 58:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “This isn't an emergency. Drop your shoulders, exhale. Keep God in this first and foremost. Cut out the distractions…and find out what God thinks and what God wants you to know.”

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Send me a Text Message!When Jesus died on the cross, the viel in the temple, which kept everyone away from the very holy presence of God, that curtain was torn in two. We've all thought that the message in that moment was "Come. You're invited. Come into God's presence." But what if God tore the curtain in two as a way of saying, "I will not be put in a box. Walls cannot contain me."  That could change everything.Do you understand? Since the resurrection, any place can be a sacred space, because Christ is let loose and His presence brings the sacred to every space He touches. There is no box that can keep God in!

Jordan Olivierre talks about how suffering is part of life, that it doesn't last forever, and that God is with us in the valleys. Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 3:5-7, Romans 8:31, Psalm 46:10

Today I'm sharing 5 practical ways for working moms to create a Christ-centered home—even when life feels overwhelming. As busy moms, we often feel stretched thin, but it's possible to cultivate an atmosphere of faith, peace, and grace in the midst of our hectic schedules. Tune in for simple, actionable tips to build a home where God's presence is felt daily. In this episode, you'll learn: Start with Your Heart and Mindset Learn how the foundation of a Christ-centered home begins with you! Discover the importance of being spiritually anchored in Christ to build a home that reflects His love and peace. Set the Spiritual Tone with Daily Rhythms Explore easy ways to weave faith into everyday routines, including morning prayers, mealtime gratitude, and bedtime scripture. Create a spiritual rhythm that aligns with your busy schedule. Create an Atmosphere of Peace and Grace Find out how to transform your home into a refuge of peace, grace, and encouragement. Discover how letting go of perfectionism and establishing boundaries can foster a peaceful home environment. Keep God at the Center of Decision-Making Learn how to surrender your daily decisions to God and ensure that your choices support the nurturing of faith within your family. Model Faith in Everyday Life Hear how your actions speak louder than words and how modeling faith through everyday moments can leave a lasting impact on your children. A Christ-centered home isn't about perfection. It's about inviting God into the chaos and allowing His presence to shape your family life. Start small—whether it's praying with your kids, playing worship music, or surrendering your home to God in prayer.   #ChristCenteredHome #WorkingMoms #FaithAndFamily #MomLifeBalance #FamilyFaith #ChristianMoms #PeacefulHome #FaithOverFear   If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Share this episode with a fellow mom who could use some encouragement in building a Christ-centered home. Join the conversation! What's one way you keep Christ at the center of your home? Reach out to us in our community (link down below)  

Keep God first in your life. Everything else will play out as it should. Pull up the anchors that hold you back and figure out where God wants you to be.Send us a text A 501C3 to combat the mental health struggles which come with service to the United States Support the showInfo@dailyamericanpodcast.com

Learn to keep God in the centre of every part of your life and see Him work in your life.

This is a message by Minister Kendrick Freeman, where we discuss practical life testimonies and examples of the importance of living a God focused life with intentionality, and with reverence to our Heavenly Father at the center of everything we do. Minister Kendrick Freeman is one of the ministers at Rice Memorial Missionary Baptist Church of Little Rock, Arkansas.

ShownotesIn this week's episode, Jennifer checks in with Andrea to see how she's been doing since the passing of her dad. Sharing how her grief this time is different than it was after the loss of her mom, Andrea shares the concept of the different lines we cross as a result of losing someone and gives her personal insight and reflections on how we can approach crossing these different and distinct lines of grief.Three parts to processing when we cross the line:  Processing their death Processing their life Processing our life with their death and life. What can we do to prepare Keep God with you in Everything  Have in stay with you even when you cross the line  Stay in the present  Don't look back Stop trying to stay in that chapter  Give thanks for being in that chapter and being okay to let go Start a new chapter; Let the new chapter write itself with God in the story  Test things out  Take the time to actually process everything instead of rushing from one thing to the next.Links Three is Not My Favorite Age by Michelle Hamel Padre Pio, Purgatory, & Plenary Indulgences for the Holy Souls Delayed Grief: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Cope Catherine of Sienna Institute CharismsScripture Matthew 6:34 Genesis 19:26 Revelations 21:4 Journaling Questions Have you experienced delayed grief? What has helped you most? In your own journey through grief, where do you think you are in terms of the three parts of processing your grief? Explore that more. If you have been struggling in processing your own grief and loss, what has brought you comfort? How can you bring God along with you on your journey through grief? Has He felt close to you the whole time or far away? Take some time to reflect on that. What is your mourning glory?Prayer for the souls in purgatory and anyone who doesn't have anyone to pray for them; our friends and relatives; for our listeners.Be sure to check out our website, www.mourningglorypodcast.com. There you will find links to all of our episodes as well as resources to help you on your journey.

Keep God First In Your Life Every Single Day | 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  DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/CONNECT WITH US:YouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook

www.longviewbaptistchurch.org Proverbs 24:16-18 Sunday, February 23, 2025 1. We may fall but the Lord will lift us up. 2. We should not find joy when our enemy falls. 3. Keep God's wrath where it belongs.

Every day is a decision to choose your partner. Lifelong learning is essential in relationships. Building a relationship is like maintaining a house. Communication is the foundation of a strong marriage. Keep God at the center of your relationship. Arguments should be handled with forgiveness and understanding. Investing quality time is crucial for connection. Extend grace to each other during tough times. Love requires action, not just emotions. Resilient love is about being intentional, not perfect.

"Blessed are those who trust in the Lord,whose trust is the Lord.They shall be like a tree planted by water,sending out its roots by the stream.It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green." - Jeremiah 17:7-8Blessed are those whose trust IS the Love ❤️ He's already there.It's already done.It's like your prayer is the past.He's already answered you.As soon as you become aware of the prayer that is seemingly needed in the moment, from this moment on, you will smile and simply say, 'Thank you, God.'It's like the Light comes on in the middle of that needy prayer, and you smile, and thank Him. It is finished. Why worry?Float on 'em! ;) I love you, nik--Find playbacks of our Live Stream Rosary HERE on Youtube!--Blessed Rosaries will be back soon!--Our new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is HERE! Get your copy. Share a copy. Be the Love you wake up to.--Support GoOD Mornings on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/goodmorning________________QUOTESSurrender Novena Day 6"You are sleepless; you want to judge everything, direct everything and see to everything and you surrender to human strength, or worse – to men themselves, trusting in their intervention, – this is what hinders my words and my views. Oh how much I wish from you this surrender, to help you; and how I suffer when I see you so agitated! Satan tries to do exactly this: to agitate you and to remove you from my protection and to throw you into the jaws of human initiative. So, trust only in me, rest in me, surrender to me in everything. O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times)Mother, I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus.Amen" - Father Ruotolo ******************"When you pray to God, do not make a list of the things you want, as you do for the supermarket. Leave your shopping list behind. Be alone, be hungry, and be awake. Take these three kinds of attentiveness with you and pray only to God. Keep God within your inner heart, be within God, and pray. Then all the forces ruling from within will leave you. In that state, the lone treasure becomes one with the Lone Treasure, and that is true worship."-M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen"I and the Father are one." - John 10:30 "The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive...Let that which He has ordained from all ages happen to me." - St. Faustina Diary, 386"When you pray, you only have to ask for two things: You should ask for the light to see the will of God, and you have to ask for the courage to be able to do the will of God." -Venerable Msgr. Aloysius Schwartz"Clinging to money is a lack of trust in God." - Maharajji, Neem Karoli Baba "We are in a worry culture. Every week what you stress about will shift to the next big thing If you choose to be ordinary, but you can choose to be different. When the situation arises, respond with, I don't know, but God does, and somehow this will all work out. Worry is a choice. Trust is the antidote. Choose to be different. The reward is peace."- Grace Yasmine"If you thank your mind, it will relax. If you thank your heart, it will open. If you thank your past, it will integrate. If you thank your symptoms, they will heal. If you thank your shadow, it will vanish. If you thank your life, it will transform. If you thank yourself, the light will dawn."- Matt Kahn 44 Then Jesus cried out, "Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. 45 The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. 46 | have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." - John 12: 44-46"He's there before he sends instructions. He's there before he puts that dream in your heart. He's there before he sends you to unfamiliar places. He's there. He's already there. He's there in the place of your worries. He's there in the place of fear. Long before you think about it, he's already there. So dear, proceed anyway. The step that you are afraid to take might be the step that you need."- @noellegallo_

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (morning service) Sermon Points: #1 Keep God's Word Central in your Home #2 Know God, Love God! #3 Discuss & Teach God's Word… ALL the Time! Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

On the next LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you into the life of Joseph. See a powerful example of what it means to balance honoring God when facing the challenges of life. (Genesis 41)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of believing God for the desires of your heart. At the same time, you have to stay prepared. Most importantly, have the right attitude for the next level. Therefore, you must break the cycle of procrastination and being around the wrong people. I pray that you proper on a level that exceeds your expectations this year. ❤️

Keep God positioned first in our lives, then expect to see Him working through all circumstances and events for our good! Keep seeking to grow more in wisdom and in the knowledge of God. Finally, when seeking God and what concerns Him, approach God boldly and fearlessly! 

Keep God positioned first in our lives, then expect to see Him working through all circumstances and events for our good! Keep seeking to grow more in wisdom and in the knowledge of God. Finally, when seeking God and what concerns Him, approach God boldly and fearlessly! 

Let's set goals differently this year by ensuring they align with God's will for your life. We'll explore how to make meaningful progress in your marriage, motherhood, home, and health. Grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and prepare for a God-honoring year! Read More on This Topic: How to Set and Keep God-Honoring Goals This New Year

Prayer for today as you transition into 2025! Peace and blessings like never before. Keep God first and watch all the blessings flow in your direction. Expect change it's coming be equipped to handle what's in store. God is with you when you allow Him full power in your life!

Keep God At The Center Of Your Day (ALWAYS) | 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 DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/CONNECT WITH US:YouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook

When You Keep God First He Will Fight For You & Strengthen You | A Blessed Morning PrayerSUBSCRIBE 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  DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/CONNECT WITH US:YouTubeTwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook

It is time this very minute to pray and seek God. Time to set our timers and pray for the minute. This podcast encourages us to stop for a minute and, now, in the presence of our Heavenly Father—with praise and prayer—worship Him in Jesus' name and in the power of the Holy Spirit. ———— *We do not own the rights to music played on this podcast.

"It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers!” Segment 1: • Faith Clubs at Public Schools? – Can a student-led Bible club really meet at a public school? • Witnessing in a Christian Bubble? – Is it possible to witness effectively in a Christian college? • God-Honoring Dating Tips? – How can I best honor God in my dating relationship? Segment 2: • Faithful Dating Advice – What does honoring God look like in dating? • Using Time Wisely in Love – How can men respect and honor women in relationships? Segment 3: • Manhood and Faith – What does real Christian manhood look like? • Prayer Power Boost – How can I make my prayer life stronger? Segment 4: • Struggling with Sin and Salvation? – When I sin, I doubt my salvation. Is my faith misplaced? • Do the Departed Watch Over Us? – Can loved ones in heaven see our lives on earth? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

11/4/24. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 1 Corinthians 7:18-19. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #prayforpeace https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

Pastor Dru emphasizes the importance of consciously keeping God present in our hearts and minds. By doing so, we are consistently reminded of His presence, guidance, and comfort in our lives.

If you keep God's Word close to your heart, it'll only improve your life for the better. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Those who do not keep God's commands are liars and do not know the truth that Christ died to deliver them not only from the presence of sin, but the power of sin. True believers, however, habitually and increasingly keep God's commands and therefore have a growing assurance of salvation.

"Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green." - Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed are those whose trust IS the Love.    He's already there. It's already done. It's like your prayer is the past. He's already answered you. As soon as you become aware of the prayer that is seemingly needed in the moment, from this moment on, you will smile and simply say, 'Thank you, God.' It's like the Light comes on in the middle of that needy prayer,  and you smile, and thank Him. It is finished. Why worry? Float on 'em! ;) I love you,  nik nikki@curlynikki.com Please support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ I will be on hiatus for a week while I record the Audiobook for 'Wake Up to Love'! In the meantime, I'll be re-running the first Surrender Novena beginning on Monday. Please share it with a friend, pray it with them, change a life, change yours... more! ____________________________________ My new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is a lifetime in the making (and now a Top New Release, thanks to you!). Divinely inspired. Love led. And WILL bring forth the ‘more' in you. ❤️‍

Today's Promise: Joshua 1:8 God's Word is filled with success principles. As you obey His Word, He will bless you and bring about your success. God gave Joshua a three-step process for achieving success and prosperity. 1. Keep God's Word Close to Your Heart. 2. Meditate on God's Word. 3. Obey God's Word. As you discover, meditate, and obey God's Word, the Holy Spirit is able to lead you through your day. The principles of God's Word will become part of your thinking and living.

1. Keep God in charge of our relationships. 2. Keep God in charge of our beliefs. 3. Keep God in charge of our involvement. 4. Keep God in charge of our hope.

Chaplain Felice shares his incredible journey from growing up as an orphan to becoming a marriage counselor, poet, and community leader. He opens up about his personal struggles and the lessons he has learned about love, marriage, and communication. With a focus on serving couples and relationships, Chaplain Felice offers valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of human connections. Standout Quotes: "The number one mistake in all relationships is poor communication." – Chaplain Felice "Don't assume you're right. We often believe our emotions or logic are facts, but they might not be." – Chaplain Felice "Keep God at the center of your relationship; it steers everything." – Chaplain Felice Key Takeaways: Strong relationships rely on effective communication. Recognizing your partner's perspective is essential to avoid control battles. The merging of two people in a relationship should be about unselfishness and mutual care. Taking responsibility for your own flaws is critical in relationships. Accountability is a game-changer for personal growth. Aligning on values and maintaining God at the center of your relationship can help foster mutual respect and connection. Episode Timeline: 0:00:02 - Introduction and guest introduction 0:01:09 - Felice's title and journey into chaplaincy 0:02:08 - Chaplain Felice shares his personal backstory 0:06:07 - The top mistake couples make: poor communication 0:08:18 - Tools for better communication in relationships 0:11:44 - The importance of listening and empathy 0:14:04 - The role of self-growth in maintaining a healthy relationship Resources: Visit Chaplain Felice's website for tools on communication: https://marriagesharing.org/ Chaplain Felice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicemathieu/

Vince and Mimi Finnegan celebrate 50 years of marriage by sharing how God blessed their marriage and the biblical principles they apply. Marriage is an example of Christ and the church, so the same principles are applicable. By the grace of God and His blessing have we had these wonderful years together. Ephesians 5:21-33. Marriage is an example for Christ and the church. Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:14. 0ne life, companionship, and covenant Ephesians 5:22-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. We are to understand, accept, and honor differences. Ephesians 4:1-3. Marriage and the church are interdependent relationship. 1 Peter 3:7. Heirs together of the grace of life. Ephesians 6:12. We are in a spiritual battle. Ephesians 4:26, 27, 31, 32. Deal with things quickly, and move on. Ephesians 4:29. Edify each other; do not tear down. Ephesians 5:26. Keep God and His Word central. Ephesians 5:1-2. Care for others. Malachi 3:10-11. Tithe. Colossians 3:18-19. Remain thankful. Philippians 3:13. Forget the past and move on. 1 Peter 3:7. Help each other to enter the Kingdom or hinder it. The post Marriage and the Church first appeared on Living Hope.

"Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green." - Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed are those whose trust IS the Love ❤️   He's already there. It's already done. It's like your prayer is the past. He's already answered you. As soon as you become aware of the prayer that is seemingly needed in the moment,  from this moment on,  you will smile and simply say, 'Thank you, God.' It's like the Light comes on in the middle of that needy prayer,  and you smile,  and thank Him.  It is finished.  Why worry? Float on 'em! ;)  I love you,  nik  nikki@curlynikki.com Please support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ Surrender Novena Day 6 "You are sleepless; you want to judge everything, direct everything and see to everything and you surrender to human strength, or worse – to men themselves, trusting in their intervention, – this is what hinders my words and my views. Oh how much I wish from you this surrender, to help you; and how I suffer when I see you so agitated! Satan tries to do exactly this: to agitate you and to remove you from my protection and to throw you into the jaws of human initiative. So, trust only in me, rest in me, surrender to me in everything.  O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times) Mother, I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you I always want to belong completely to Jesus. Amen" - Father Ruotolo  ****************** "When you pray to God, do not make a list of the things you want, as you do for the supermarket. Leave your shopping list behind. Be alone, be hungry, and be awake. Take these three kinds of attentiveness with you and pray only to God. Keep God within your inner heart, be within God, and pray. Then all the forces ruling from within will leave you. In that state, the lone treasure becomes one with the Lone Treasure, and that is true worship."-M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen "I and the Father are one." - John 10:30  "The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive...Let that which He has ordained from all ages happen to me." - St. Faustina Diary, 386 "When you pray, you only have to ask for two things: You should ask for the light to see the will of God, and you have to ask for the courage to be able to do the will of God." -Venerable Msgr. Aloysius Schwartz "Clinging to money is a lack of trust in God." - Maharajji, Neem Karoli Baba  "We are in a worry culture. Every week what you stress about will shift to the next big thing If you choose to be ordinary, but you can choose to be different. When the situation arises, respond with, I don't know, but God does, and somehow this will all work out. Worry is a choice. Trust is the antidote. Choose to be different. The reward is peace."- Grace Yasmine "If you thank your mind, it will relax. If you thank your heart, it will open. If you thank your past, it will integrate. If you thank your symptoms, they will heal. If you thank your shadow, it will vanish. If you thank your life, it will transform. If you thank yourself, the light will dawn."- Matt Kahn  44 Then Jesus cried out, "Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. 45 The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. 46 | have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." - John 12: 44-46 "He's there before he sends instructions. He's there before he puts that dream in your heart. He's there before he sends you to unfamiliar places. He's there. He's already there. He's there in the place of your worries. He's there in the place of fear. Long before you think about it, he's already there. So dear, proceed anyway. The step that you are afraid to take might be the step that you need."- @noellegallo_

A new MP3 sermon from Sharon RP Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Keep God's Promises Subtitle: Deuteronomy Devotions Speaker: Bryan Schneider Broadcaster: Sharon RP Church Event: Devotional Date: 6/12/2024 Bible: Deuteronomy 1:1-8 Length: 9 min.

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Would you like to be “prosperous and successful?”  God gives clear direction to his people on how to enjoy that very thing.  He tells Joshua the secret to prosperity in Joshua 1:8, “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”  In this episode I'll be talking about how to: ·        Kindle or rekindle your passion for God's Word ·        How to meditate on scripture ·        Ways to see old scriptures in new ways and… ·        How to develop “greatest hits” collection of your favorite scriptures How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  Click Here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   Transcript How to Become a Multiplying Disciple:  Meditate on God's Word 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.  Joshua 1:8 Joshua was handed the unenviable job of following in Moses' footsteps.  The same Moses who faced down Pharaoh, who raised his staff to part the Red Sea, who kept his nation fed for forty years in a desert and who brought down the tablets of the Law from Mt. Sinai.  Imagine the pressure Joshua must have felt in trying to follow in the footsteps of this man for all generations.  Not only that, but Moses had left Joshua with the massive challenge of crossing the Jordan, taking on the fortress of Jericho and conquering all of the promised land.  God assures Joshua in this chapter that he is with him and that he will give him the land and he hands him the key to success and prosperity, meditate on God's word, the book of the law.  It's interesting what God doesn't give him.  He doesn't give him a pep talk talking about how great Joshua is or how much God believes in him.  He doesn't give him a buddy like he gave Aaron to Moses.  He doesn't give him advice on his time management or speaking skills.  Instead he tells Joshua to devote himself to reading and meditating on the words of God.  That one habit will bring success and prosperity to his leadership.  Joshua must have taken this to heart because unlike most other Old Testament figures, Joshua lives a nearly perfect life.  He parts the Jordan, levels Jericho, divides and conquers the promised land, allots all of the tribal territories and successfully leads his new nation until his death.  The only failure he faces is when he forgets to pray when the Gibeonites scam him into making a treaty with them.  He is truly a worthy predecessor to his descendant who shares his same name, Jesus. Are you looking for success and prosperity in your life?  The formula for success hasn't changed in three thousand years.  Keep God's word on your lips, meditate on it and do everything written in it.  Your devotion and application of God's word will establish the level of fruitfulness, effectiveness and impact of your life.  Many turn toward God in times of difficulty, become followers and then attempt the long period of marching daily toward Zion.  Some fall by the wayside or settle for an unsatisfying and unfruitful existence with little “success and prosperity” to speak of.  They don't become multiplying disciples, they often settle for spiritual barrenness, emotional distance from God and a sin-compromised existence. That doesn't have to be your life.  Determine today that you will follow in the footsteps of Joshua.  Here's how you can do that. Get excited about the Bible I walked into the Christian bookstore in Berkeley, California a few days after my baptism.  I scanned the Bibles for sale and settled on a Zondervan Study Bible.  It had commentary notes below each page.  It was massive with a bonded leather cover.  I put the small paperback Bible my neighbor had given me into my backpack and used my new Bible for Bible study in my dorm room.  I remember opening the box, pulling it out and tearing open the mylar covering around the Bible.  I flipped through the pages and smelled the brand new book smell.  I loved how the gold gilding around the pages stuck together initially and how the pages were shining white without a flaw on any page.  I sensed something awesome and new was happening in my life with the opening of this new Bible.  I wore that Bible out.  If someone handed you a goose that laid a one-ounce golden egg every morning, how would you care for and tend to that animal?  Would you be excited?  Would you take good care of it?  Absolutely!  How much more for a book that will bring you success and prosperity all the days of your life.  Get excited about the Bible.  Look at it with new eyes.  Whether you have it on your phone or have a paper Bible, treasure it.  Here are some things you can do to refresh your excitement about God's word. Go out and buy a brand new Bible.  Sometimes it helps to buy a new Bible.  There are so many variations on the Bible that can stimulate your approach to God's word.  Try a study Bible or chronological Bible.  A Bible that offers space in the margins for notes can help.  Figure out what works for you to bring a new passion to God's word. Buy a new translation every year.  Reading the same translation year after year can bring a comfortable feeling of familiarity to your Bible study.  It can also turn your active mind off and set you into mental cruise control as you read through page after page without remembering what you just read.  A new translation can often force your mind out of a mental rut and cause you to start consciously thinking about what you are actually reading.  New translations are coming out every year.  Try a new one to stimulate your excitement. Read through the Bible every year.  This is one of the best practices that keeps your interest in God's word burning hot.  Download a PDF file that will guide you through the Bible in one year.  This will keep you from the “flip and find” method of random scripture study.  It will broaden your love and knowledge of God's word and the background to Jesus' arrival.  One of the easiest ways to do this is to look up how many pages there are in your Bible, divide it by the number of days in the year, 365 and that will tell you how many pages to read each day.  Keep a post it note or bookmark handy to keep track of your location.  The only downside of this method is that it can be difficult slogging through the entire Old Testament before reaching the New Testament in the last quarter of the year.  One way to fix that is to alternate readings every day or for every two pages of the Old Testament, read one of the New.  This year I'm following the 52 Week Bible Reading Plan by Michael Coley.  Every day I read a passage from a different genre of the Bible such as letters, law, history, Psalms, poetry, prophecy and gospels.  You can find the link below. [1] Carve out time every day God told Joshua, “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night.”  Joshua was commanded forcefully to make the Bible a daily habit of his life.  One of the best and most important ways to do this is to read your Bible first thing in the morning.  Do it before you check your phone or schedule.  Try doing it before you get out of bed.  Satan's plan is to drown you in trivial details and get you to forget your devotion to God's word.  You have to KEEP it on your lips.  Read or listen to at least a chapter a day of God's word.  Those who experience growth in their spiritual lives prioritize the consumption of God's word.  I force myself to get into God's word as soon as I sit down to my desk after getting a cup of coffee in the morning.  Keep it on your lips I think God is telling Joshua to use the Bible in his daily conversation and normal activities of life.  Memorization of important passages is powerful in times of trouble, temptation and transition.  I keep a stack of 3x5 cards that are lined and whenever I run into a passage that physically impacts me, I write it out on the card.  I have a stack of cards that I started thirty years ago.  When I travel, I will bring them with me and pull them out.  It's like having a “greatest hits” album with you at all times.  I know that each scripture I look at will be one of my favorites and deeply impacting.  I've also use the Navigator's memorization system to memorize scriptures.  They print and sell powerful scriptures from the Bible and can really help in keeping God's word on your lips.  The impact of this practice reveals itself in two ways.  When you are facing challenges, you can call up scriptures from within that can help you with whatever you are facing.  You don't need to flip through the Bible to find them.  Secondly, when you are talking to others, you can drop in scriptures into your conversation that can counsel and encourage others.  The power of your conversation intensifies based on the power and wisdom of God's word. Meditate of God's Word Day and Night Meditating on God's word is simply ruminating or thinking deeply about God's word.  Meditation is integral to eastern religions and yet not limited to them.  God was calling his people to use meditation to deepen their walk with him three thousand years ago.  How can we do this?  Take time to think about what you just read.  Read long enough that your mind gets in sync with what you are reading about.  Sometimes it takes 10 minutes or longer before your mind settles down and starts really connecting with a passage.  That's why as a younger Christian I recommend reading for volume as opposed to isolating single passages for deeper study.  If you are less than a year old as a Christian, your first assignment should be to first read through the entire New Testament and then read through the Old Testament.  A broad view of God's word and his dealings with men will allow you to think more deeply and give you the context to drill down and understand better any singular passage.  Keeping notes or a journal of what you are reading can help you meditate on the meaning.  I like to read and then meditate on what I just read.  I kneel on my prayer bench and think about what God was trying to communicate to me that morning.  Don't turn from it to the right or left Reading, knowing, meditating and memorizing God's word is important but incomplete.  God's intention is that we are so influenced by his commands that it affects our daily behavior.  This is what made Joshua one of the greatest generals and leaders of all time.  And that is what we will cover in the next chapter. [1] https://www.bible-reading.com/bible-plan.pdf

Main Point: How can you live a fulfilling life in this fleeting world?1. Listen to words of wisdom.2. Fear God.3. Keep God's Commands.

How are you keeping ego at bay and focusing on fearing God?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Mike discuss: Building a company by failing your way to success. Leaning into your area of expertise. Leveraging the energy of forward momentum, no matter how small. The important aspects to consider in your exit (especially for those in a family business).   Key Takeaways: Building a relationship with Christ is not about your ego….ego is just Edging God Out of your life.Slow down and be intentional about your quiet time with God, your prayer, your scripture study, and your mentorship of others and for yourself. If you want to sell or exit your business in the future, you have to delegate yourself out of the business. Consider joining a peer group for accountability in accomplishing your goals. Peers can be your most powerful tool.   "Be intentional about a balanced life. Keep God at the center." —  Mike Mitchell Episode References: Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. DweckThe Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Values by Patrick M. LencioniMen of Iron: https://menofiron.org/ About Mike Mitchell: Mike Mitchell is the Executive Director of The High Center at Elizabethtown College.  Prior to joining the High Center, he was an owner of Amelia's Grocery Outlets and served as President and CEO of the company from 1997- 2012. He oversaw all aspects of the 15-store grocery chain with over 400 employees and a 100,000-square-foot warehouse. The business was sold to a private equity firm, Berkshire Partners and Grocery Outlet Inc., a 442-store chain based in Berkley, California, in January 2012. Mitchell is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.  Prior to joining Amelia's, he worked as a Marketing Manager for several packaged goods companies including Heinz, General Mills, and Unilever.  He has served in several board positions with Herr Foods, Irex Corporation, the Boys and Girls Club, and several other for-profit and non-profit organizations. Michael was the 2010 Lancaster Chamber Small Business Person of the Year and a 2019 Central Penn Most Admired CEO.  He currently attends Community Fellowship Church where he is Treasurer and serves on the Administrative Board. Connect with Mike Mitchell:Website: https://thehighcenter.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mitchell-86929b73/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Neither heavy stones nor flimsy excuses can stop the Messiah.

We're kicking off Holy Week with a very special guest.

In this episode of Next Level Living, special guest Jason Lobdell shares his upbringings & how those lessons shaped him to be successful. Next Level Takeaways  What chip do you have on your shoulder that keeps you pressing forward? Life experiences can create mindsets that allow you to prevail during tough times.  Perspective drives everything! Are you viewing situations the correct way? Are you exposed to things that will elevate your physical, spiritual and financial health? Being on one accord with your partners or teammates allows you to move forward more effectively & efficiently. Don't allow ego's to disrupt or destroy what has potential to great.  “It's more about what's right more than who's right.” Ego is an acronym for edging God out! Keep God first in all that you do. Questions 1) What's your work ethic level towards things that matter in your life? 2) Are you aware of your team's strengths & weaknesses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Single? Dating? Engaged? Married? STARTING TO HAVE KIDS? No matter where you are on your marriage relational journey, this podcast is for you! Nick and Haley Teixeria have seen God restore and build so many things within their marriage relationship. God placed in their hearts to start their podcast, Thriving Relationships for His Kingdom, to help people see the fruit in relationships – especially the ones God gave us to steward. Nick and Haley are helping people kick off their marriage right! Don, Haley, and Nick discuss the raw truths about marriage and how you can prepare well for marriage. No matter where you are in this relational line – single, dating, engaged, or married – this podcast will inspire you to pursue healing for yourself and for your marriage. Here are topics they discuss in the podcast: Preparing for marriage BEFORE you are married The shift from marriage to marriage PLUS parenting How to transform family and break off lies from enemy about relationships Working through victimhood Working with a spouse who is different from you Working with others through first years of transitions into parenthood How to value time as you step into parenthood Keeping God at the center of marriage as you become parents “Having kids will NOT fix your marriage – that is insanity!” - Haley Main points: Manage emotional changes Navigate relational changes Keep God at the center of all family relationships Bottom line is Haley and Nick desire couples to prepare well for marriage and parenting. Their podcast and groups are designed with the marriage relationship in mind. We love their heart and commitment to marriages. If you want to invest in your marriage – start connecting with the Teixeria's today! Podcast Resources: Nick and Haley's Resources Join the 5 Day Family Challenge Visit the CCF Store Follow us on Instagram