Podcasts about lamentations

The Lord who "thus far" has helped you Will help you all your journey through. "When the words 'thus far' are read in heaven's light, what glorious and miraculous prospects they reveal to our grateful eyes!" —C.H. Spurgeon "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, 'Till now the Lord has helped us.'” (1 Sam. 7:12, ESV) "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." (1 Sam. 7:12, KJV) What is your "Thus Far"…this past year? References: 2 Timothy 2:13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 John 1:9; Numbers 23:19; Lamentations 3:19-26 Resources: A RARE Book rec. section. *** DISCLAIMER ** - Happy Lies by Melissa Dougherty - What is the Gospel by Greg Gilbert - Consider the Lilies by Jonny Ardavanis - The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul - When Culture Hates You by Natasha Crain - Knowing God by J.I. Packer Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

I've been talking this week about God's promises and his faithfulness to keep his promises. A promise is only as good as the one who promised, right? We've had far too many examples of politicians who promise so much and deliver so little, so that now in general we just don't trust politicians. The Pew Research Center reports only 20% of Americans today say they can trust the government to do what is right. It may be true that because you have been sorely disappointed in what others have promised you, you have difficulty trusting God. I just want to encourage you today that, no matter how much you've been disappointed or let down by others, you can trust God, because he is trustworthy. Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22–23). Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations (Psalm 119:89–90). God is faithful and therefore his eternal Word is faithful. We learn to trust God by getting to know his character. And we get to know his character through his Word and through our own history of his faithfulness to us. Have you forgotten God's faithfulness to you in the past? Sometimes when you're in the midst of a troubling situation, you just forget how God has helped you in the past; how he has proved himself true. I encourage you right now to recite out loud God's faithfulness to you in the past. By remembering his past faithfulness, you will learn to trust his future faithfulness. Here is one last promise as this new year begins, from our trustworthy God. It's a go-to promise for you for the entire year, from Isaiah 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10).

Can a new day really mean a fresh start?In today's episode, host Richelle Alessi invites us to reflect on the beauty of new beginnings and God's unwavering faithfulness. Together, we'll explore how every morning brings a renewed opportunity to leave the past behind, embrace God's mercy, and set our hearts on pursuing His purpose for our lives, no matter what last year looked like. Drawing inspiration from Lamentations 3:22–23, we'll remind ourselves that His compassions are new every morning and great is His faithfulness to us.Let's join together as a community in prayer and devotion, seeking God's strength for the journey ahead and celebrating the gift of a fresh start, today and every day.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

God’s new mercies for a new year remind us that lasting hope isn’t found in resolutions, productivity, or perfectly planned goals, but in the daily faithfulness of the Lord. Rooted in Lamentations 3:21–27, this devotional points us to the steady truth that God’s compassion never fails, His mercy is renewed every morning, and His presence is sufficient for each ordinary day ahead. Highlights Ordinary, quiet days can feel harder than busy ones, yet they are sacred gifts from God. Our relationship with God is not a goal to achieve but a journey to continue. New Year’s resolutions cannot sustain spiritual growth the way daily dependence on God can. God’s mercy, love, and compassion are renewed every single morning without fail. Hope is not found in knowing the future but in trusting the God who reigns over it. There is always enough mercy for each day—never more, never less. Living one day at a time frees us from fear and anchors us in God’s faithfulness. Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: New Mercies for a New Year By: Sarah Frazer Bible Reading:I reach up for my coffee cup in the cabinet. Silently, while my house is still quiet, I pour the steaming liquid. The morning hours are sacred, peaceful, and go by too fast. My children, all five of them, will wake up early. The rooms will be filled with voices, doors opening, and then the noises of food being fixed in the kitchen. Although they are older now and can make their own breakfast, I walk in with my empty coffee cup. I’m ready to help them pack their lunches and pour the orange juice. The morning hours will once again be quiet after getting them off to school, but facing my day means I face the truth that ordinary, mundane days are often harder than the busy ones. How do I spend my day? What is truly important? If I made a list, it would be a mile long. New days bring new to-do lists. Jobs, careers, family, and ministry weave together as the years go by, but how do we decide what to do with our days? Each day is a gift from God, and we don’t want to waste our time, so how do we live better? As the new year approaches, you and I want to make our lives better. We want our health to be better, our relationships to be better, and we want our faith to be better. Although New Year’s resolutions are great, maybe even beneficial, what we cannot resolve to do better is our relationship with God. Our connection to God is something to grow, not a goal to reach. I admit that many times over the years, I’ve spent time writing out my goals and aspirations for my life in December and January, including “spiritual things.” I would write down things like praying more, reading my Bible more, and doing more for God. Although we can make tangible goals like that, God is not asking us to reach a certain point, but to continue on in the journey with Him. What if instead of looking for more, we looked for new? In the new year, maybe we can find hope, mercy, and peace not in our goals or resolutions, but in the daily mercies God is already giving us. What do we have that is something we’ve forgotten about God? What if we stopped looking for more and looked to God for the daily? In the book of Lamentations, we see a powerful passage of hope. The author has spent two and a half chapters lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem. Sorrow, death, and fear surrounded the city. The author’s heart was completely overwhelmed. If you are entering this new year with trepidation, fear, or sorrow, listen closely to the turning point that happens here in the following verses. Yet this I call to mindand therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietlyfor the salvation of the Lord. -Lamentations 3:21-27 (ESV) God’s love, compassion, and mercy are new every morning. Our lives are not built because we make New Year's resolutions or meet all our goals. In the daily choices we make, that’s what really counts. How can we daily look to God for our hope? We don’t know what will happen in the coming year, but we can know for sure God will be on his throne (Psalm 47:2), there is hope (Psalm 9:18), and Christ is with us. (Matthew 28:20) As we enter the new year, don’t forget that God’s mercies are new today. Every year, every morning, and each moment we walk through life, God is with us and His mercy has no end! This gives us a place to start connecting with God right now. Each day, there is enough mercy for that day. There will always be enough. God’s mercy and love are faithful to show up every day without fail. It never runs out. You won’t disappoint, sin, or make mistakes that keep you from God’s love and compassion. We can’t outrun God’s love for us. Don’t get wrapped up in trying to prepare for the whole year in January. Just trust God, there will be enough for each day as it comes. He invites us to live this life one day at a time. Make one resolution or goal: to connect with God daily. Psalm 68:19 says that God “daily bears us up” (ESV). Each day God lifts us, provides for us the hope and mercy we need. God will never fail us. In Romans 8:31-39, Paul tells us what can separate us from God’s love. Spoiler: Nothing can! Intersecting Faith & Life: A New Year can invite us to celebrate God’s new mercies, which show up every day. We access this through His Word. Do you have a regular Bible reading habit or study plan? If life feels overwhelming, I invite you to begin with the Psalms. Check out the podcast Psalms to Help You Sleep to jump-start a daily Bible routine. You can start experiencing God’s new mercies in this new year. Further Reading: Psalm 40:1-3 Isaiah 43:18-19 Romans 8:28-39 1 John 5:14-15 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22–23 One of the most comforting things I have come to cherish is the rhythm of mornings. No matter how chaotic or discouraging the previous day was, the sun still rises each morning. It's as if God painted a daily reminder across the sky: You can start again. During a difficult season, I struggled with feeling that I had blown too many chances. I remember sitting in silence one early morning, feeling heavy with regret. Then this passage from Lamentations came to mind: “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” Not just once or twice, but every morning. That promise became a lifeline for me. God doesn't recycle old grace. He gives fresh mercy for each day's needs. Even when we feel stuck, consumed, or too far gone, God shows up with compassion that never runs dry. You may not be able to erase what happened yesterday, but you can begin again today. Let God's faithful love reset your heart. It's not too late to take a deep breath and step forward into the life story he's still writing for you.  Lord, thank you for your daily mercy. When I feel like I've messed up too much, remind me of your faithfulness. Help me to embrace each day as a fresh start. Amen.

Preached on December 28, 2025 from Psalm 90:12 and Lamentations 3:22-23. For more information about Columbia Christian Church, please visit our website: www.columbiachristian.org

We can be assured every day in this New Year that God will be, as He always has been, faithful and full of compassion towards His people. Just as He was merciful to His people in Jeremiah's day, He is merciful to us. Every morning when you wake up in 2026, remember that His mercy is new and available for you, great is His faithfulness! By Dave Bartlett

I love trees and the imagery that our Torah is a tree of life. Before I became a rabbi, I was a tree-fruit farmer. I've planted hundreds ( maybe thousands) of trees all across Israel, from the Golan to the Negev. With that in mind, Hashem gave me this melody, which I hope you'll catch on to quickly. Menachem Herman made this lively arrangement, and is playing guitars and singing. Well-known Jewish music producer Jeff Horvitch is on the keyboards. Yours truly is playing the native-Israel flutes. Enjoy this (lyrics below, in translation, transliteration and original Hebrew): Translation: She is a tree of life to those who hold on to her, and happy are those who uphold her (Proverbs 3:18). Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace (Proverbs 3:17). Bring us back to You, Hashem, and we shall return; renew our days as of old (Lamentations 5:21). Transliteration (to sing along): Etz chaim he, lamachazikim ba, vetomcheha me'ushar; deracheha darkei no'am, vechol netivoteha shalom. Hashivenu A'donai elecha venashuva; chadesh yameinu k'kedem.  

Lamentations 3:22-24Because of the Lord 's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”

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Today, we embark on a brand NEW year that has never been lived before! A fresh start on this life the Lord has blessed us with on earth. What will you do with it? Will it be any different than last year?Here are a few things that will make this year one of your BEST YEARS EVER-1. Being in Gods Word everyday!2. Surrounding yourself with a community that pushes you towards Jesus!3. Forgiving others just like Jesus forgave you! Don't start the year carrying that weight. 4. Go to church in the building! It's special to worship together in person. 5. Show gratitude everyday! It really will change your attitude. God's Word is full of "new" promises: Isaiah 43:19“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”Revelation 21:5“Behold, I am making all things new.” Lamentations 3:22-23“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”Romans 6:4“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, justas Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”

We learn in the book of Habakkuk that God's promises require patience, that everything comes back to faith, and that joy can transcend our circumstances. When everything is stripped away in your life and God doesn't fix your difficulties, will He still be enough? Let's listen in…LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• Find a free study guide, show notes, & complete transcript here• Scripture References: Habakkuk chapter 2, verses 2-4 & chapter 3, verses 17-19; Genesis 18, verse 14; Isaiah 6, verse 8; 1 Kings 18, verse 21; Joshua 24, verse 15; Matthew 16, verse 15; Luke 6, verse 46; John 21, verses 15–17; Mark 8, verse 36; Lamentations 3, verses 25-26; Romans 1, verse 17; Galatians 3, verse 11; Hebrews 10, verse 38; Philippians 4, verses 10-13; Psalm 73, verses 25-26; Isaiah 40, verses 30-31• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantexperience.com

New mercies. Lamentations 3:19-24.

A new year offers a God-given invitation to renewal, hope, and spiritual refreshment rooted in His design for seasons and fresh starts. Anchored in Romans 15:13, this devotional reminds us that God weaves renewal into creation itself—daily, weekly, and yearly—so we can release the past, trust His mercy, and move forward with joy, peace, and confident hope through the Holy Spirit. Highlights God designed rhythms of renewal through days, weeks, and seasons for our good. Fresh starts are woven into creation, pointing us toward spiritual restoration. The cross of Christ stands as the ultimate picture of death giving way to new life. God removes our sin completely, offering freedom from past failures. His mercies are new every morning, inviting renewed hope each day and year. The turning of the calendar is an opportunity to trust God with what’s ahead. God is still writing your story—renewal is not behind you, it’s ongoing. Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Seizing the Opportunity to Refresh This New YearBy Megan J. Conner Bible Reading:“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13 (NIV) All of the hustle and bustle of the holidays has come to a close. Decorations have been stored away, regular schedules have resumed, and the inevitable and likely necessary (at least for me) annual recommitment to diet and exercise has been enacted. Another new year is upon us. For some, the reset of the calendar feels like a fresh start, a blank slate. For others, it might draw out feelings of uncertainty about the unknown ahead. How do you view the renewal of another twelve months? Do you greet a new year with apprehension or anticipation? If we look closely, the framework of refreshing and renewal through time and seasons is evident throughout the Word of God. From the very beginning, we learn that God made day and night. Within each 24-hour period, there is a time for work and time to rest before the cycle begins again. The Lord also established weekly sequences with days assigned to toil and a call to reset on the Sabbath. Monthly and yearly periods are connected to new moons and seasons of sowing and harvesting. The list goes on and on… We can also observe the ultimate example of death and rebirth, exemplified through the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ, reflected every year as the world goes dormant in winter. During those dark, bare days, we question whether life is present beneath the frozen tundra, yet each year, spring bursts forth with its radiant buds, reminding us all that warmth and light are on the way. With so many opportunities for refreshing and renewal organically embedded into creation, it is clear our Maker sees this process as “good” (Genesis 1:4). There is something cleansing, almost freeing, about a fresh start. How many situations or circumstances have you encountered this last year, or even this past month, that you wish you could put behind you and start again? There are several that come to mind. The Lord understands how these disappointments or personal failures can become a burden too heavy to bear. Which is why both spiritually and physically, He has embedded marker-point moments for us to begin again with a clean slate. “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us,” (Psalm 103:12, NIV). While we may struggle with the concept of freedom from current or past circumstances and sin, the Lord’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). There are opportunities for new days, new years, and renewed hope. For “… there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens, (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV). Wherever you find yourself this new year, I encourage you to seize this opportunity to refresh. Whatever has passed, let it be put away and look forward to a new beginning. God, the great author, is still writing your story. Let’s commit together to hand Him the pen and trust that the narrative He has planned will be full of abundant blessings this new year. Intersecting Faith & Life: How do you view the turn of the annual calendar? Do you feel inspired or intimidated? Why? Take some time today to prayerfully consider the highs and lows you experienced last year. Note next to each one how you saw God’s presence and provision in every example. Next, jot down some hopes or dreams for this new year. If possible, list aspirations in both the physical and spiritual. Are there relationships you would like to see founded, mended, or renewed? Or perhaps a new pursuit in health, education, or career. Write down anything you feel tugs on your heartstrings. Once completed, take some time to consider how you would like to see your relationship with the Lord grow this year. Is there a particular study you would like to join? Or perhaps a prayer group, or a commitment to daily individual prayer? Whatever feels like the Lord is prompting, make note of it, then release it to Him. I encourage you to keep this list somewhere safe. This time next year, bring it back out and see how God met you in any or all of these circumstances and desires. Further Reading:Ecclesiastes 3Revelation 21:1-6 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode Summary: Welcome to a brand-new year! If you’re like many, today might bring a mix of emotions. Excitement for a fresh start, anxiety over the unknown, or maybe even a lingering weight from the past. So many of us enter the new year feeling burdened by past mistakes, failures, or regrets. The enemy would love nothing more than to keep us stuck in shame, replaying the moments we wish we could erase. But here’s the truth: Our God is a God of redemption, of new beginnings, of fresh mercies every morning including this very one. Today, we talk about Trusting God's Redemption Over Your Past. We’ll explore what it means to step forward in faith instead of shame, to trust in God’s plans instead of our past, and to fully embrace the fresh start He offers us through His love and grace. Quotables from the episode: If stepping into this new year has felt more like stepping into a cloud of uncertainty, I want you to know that you are not alone. More importantly, you are not without hope. Today, we’re going to explore what God’s Word says about new beginnings and how we can release the past to walk confidently into His plans for our future. God is in the business of making things new. If you’re struggling to let go of past failures, hear this today—God is doing a new thing in your life. Will you embrace it? No matter what yesterday held, today is a new day, and His mercies are fresh and waiting for you. Practical Tip 1: Release What You Cannot Change Holding onto past regrets won’t change them. Take a moment to pray and surrender those memories to God, repenting where necessary and trusting Him to use even your mistakes for His glory. Practical Tip 2: Replace Shame with Truth The enemy often whispers lies of unworthiness and failure, but God calls you redeemed. Meditate on scriptures that remind you of your identity in Christ—because you are loved, valued, and renewed every day. Practical Tip 3: Set Your Eyes on the Future, Not the Past In Philippians 3:13-14, the apostle Paul encourages us, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal...” Today, commit to focusing on God’s promises for your future. Each new day is a step toward the plans He has for you—plans filled with hope and purpose. Where there is uncertainty, seek God’s will for your future. Practical Tip 4: Surround Yourself with Encouragement Fellowship is key. The enemy would love to isolate you, but we were not created to be alone. Whether it’s through Christian friends, a church community, or inspirational books and podcasts, fill your life with voices that affirm your worth and point you toward God’s truth. When you're surrounded by encouragement, the journey to healing and new beginnings becomes much more manageable. Practical Tip 5: Start Each Day with a Fresh Perspective Begin every morning by thanking God for a new day and seeking His guidance. A short prayer or a moment of reflection can reset your mindset, reminding you that His mercies are new every day. Consider journaling your thoughts and prayers to track the fresh starts and breakthroughs God is bringing into your life. If you need a resource to start your day in God’s word, reflecting on His promises, I encourage you to pick up a copy of my book Today Is Going to Be a Good Day: 90 Promises From God to Start Your Day Off Right. Take a moment now to reflect on these steps. Ask yourself: What past burdens do I need to surrender? Which scriptures will I meditate on to replace shame with truth? Allow God to fill you with hope as you anticipate the new things He’s ready to do in your life. Friend, I don’t know what your past holds, but I do know this—God is bigger than your mistakes, greater than your failures, and ever faithful in His love. As you step into this new year, hold onto the promise that He is doing a new thing in your life. You no longer have to be weighed down by what was. Instead, embrace what is to come, knowing that God’s plans for you are filled with hope, purpose, and renewal. As you leave this episode, I encourage you to put these steps into practice. Tonight, reflect on the scriptures we discussed and commit to a fresh start tomorrow morning. Trust that each new day is a gift from God—a day filled with His mercy and love. Let’s pray together: “Lord, thank You for the promise of new beginnings. Help us to let go of the past and step boldly into the future You have planned. May we embrace Your truth over our shame, and may Your mercies renew us each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” Scripture References: Isaiah 43:18-19: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Lamentations 3:22-23: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Recommended Resources: Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host: For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Happy New Year! In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Cynthia Baker, life coach and author of Still Stuck. They discuss why we often get stuck accomplishing our goals — and how we can experience real, lasting change.  Cynthia opens with her hope story of overcoming an eating disorder in seminary and how changing her mindset became the turning point toward healing. She walks through four key principles of changing your mindset, offering biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you approach goals and resolutions with clarity and hope. This is biblically-rich, encouraging conversation to start the New Year with fresh perspective and hope. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more    (02:53) Digging Deeper—Mindset Change Over Behavior Change (16:48) The Power of Small, Consistent Steps—Not All or Nothing (21:35) Identify and Rewire Limiting Beliefs (41:35) Four Principles to Getting Unstuck and the Role of Action   Cynthia Baker Resources  Learn more about Cynthia Baker and her life coaching resources: https://cynthiabaker.com/    Hope for the Heart resources Blog: When God's Truth Silences the Enemy's Lies – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/explore/blog/i-dont-even-remember   Blog: How to Control Anxious Thoughts - An Exercise from Philippians 4:8 – https://www.hopefortheheart.org/explore/blog/8-ways-to-control-anxious-thoughts    Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON    ---------------------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Lamentations 3:40 – “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.”   Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”   2 Corinthians 10:5 – “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”   Galatians 6:7 – “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” Philippians 4:8-9 – Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Send us a textYou may not realize it, but most marathoners never cross the finish line first.  In fact, for most, that's not even the goal.  The real goal is to finish the race—to cross the finish line, period. That's a great illustration for the Christian journey.  We are in it for the long haul; it's not a sprint, it's a marathon.  We are to “run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking only at Jesus.”  The focus of this week's message looks beyond just another year, to the moment we will cross the finish line into God's brand new day.2 Peter 3:1-18; Joel 2:30-32a; Matthew 24:42-43; Isaiah 65:17"Yet I still dare to Hope..." - Lamentations 3:21 PODCAST HOME: daretohopepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ EMAIL: hope@dare2hope.life FACEBOOK: Dare to Hope Ministries WEB: www.dare2hope.life

Most postures are mechanical and are unconsciously accompanied by a mood, which invokes attitude. The Divine feeds on a very fine vibratory energy or food. The Work teaches that there are three being-foods: physical food, air, and impressions. Everything in the world is an energetic configuration vibrating at a certain rate. The lower the vibration the more the appearance of solidity. It is possible to extract finer elements from air, a refined food called prana. Impressions are all energetic phenomena that the senses pick up. When taken in consciously, they serve a crucial function that allows the body to begin the work of creating a higher being-body. The Work teaches that Earth is a school for incomplete beings. We can verify that we are incomplete if we practice self-observation and see that we can't remember ourselves and drift in and out of consciousness constantly. Gurdjieff wrote about five being-obligations, such as the conscious striving to know more about the laws of creation and world maintenance. The law of reciprocal maintenance is that we are fed and we feed. We are fed by God, and we can feed the Divine with our work on ourselves. Another being-obligation is the striving to pay for our arising and individuality. We pay through intentional suffering. When we see that the ego structure resists manifesting love of God, we begin to consciously suffer and conscience begins to awaken. Change of heart is the only true change. The body is a transformational instrument and everything is food. If we know how to digest, we can find nourishment in everything. We can work up to and through the point of death. Real freedom is freedom from identification. Red Hawk is an acclaimed poet and the author of 13 books, including Self Observation, Self Remembering, The Way of the Wise Woman, Return to the Mother, and Book of Lamentations.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 143:8 — Encouragement & Fresh Hope for the Day Ahead From London to Seoul, from Toronto to Nairobi, from Dubai to Buenos Aires — a global 5 A.M. New Year prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV): Psalm 143:8 — “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Lamentations 3:22–23 — “His compassions never fail… they are new every morning.” Across the world, early-morning searches rise around hope, motivation, fresh starts, and emotional lift. People want reassurance for the day ahead and strength for new routines. God speaks renewal over the first morning of the year. Prayer  Father, as this new morning rises, breathe fresh hope into my spirit. Let Your unfailing love awaken encouragement where fatigue, fear, or discouragement linger. Lift the heaviness of yesterday and fill my heart with expectation for what You will do today. Strengthen my steps, steady my thoughts, and renew my confidence. Surround me with Your presence and remind me that Your mercy is brand new. Lord, open doors I cannot open, guide decisions I must make, and speak peace into every part of my day. Let this morning carry Your joy, Your strength, and Your transforming light. Prayer Points: prayer for renewed hope, prayer for morning strength, prayer for emotional lift, prayer for fresh perspective, prayer for divine encouragement, prayer for renewed trust, prayer for God's presence today Life Application Take five slow breaths and read Psalm 143:8 aloud. Name one hope for today and surrender it fully to God's timing and guidance. Declaration: I declare hope rises in me today, and God's unfailing love guides every step. Call to Action: Share this 5 A.M. prayer with someone needing morning encouragement. Visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. Psalm 143:8 prayer, morning encouragement prayer, christian prayer for hope, new year strength prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcast, prayer for fresh start 24-Hour ARC Connector:Previous: 3 A.M. — Peace for the Mind & Release from Yesterday's WorryThis Episode: 5 A.M. — Encouragement & Fresh Hope for the Day AheadNext: 9 A.M. — Confidence & Courage to Walk into the New YearSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Have you ever experienced a power outage? You pull out your favorite flashlight, only to discover the batteries are dead. Bummer, am I right?How about light bulbs? For some reason, they all seem to go at the same time, leaving you in the shadows and looking for that flashlight—you know, the one with the dead batteries!Light bulbs burn out, tires go flat, umbrellas turn inside out on a windy day, and batteries die. Many of the things we use on a frequent basis are designed to be temporary—and sometimes they let us down when we need them most.Lamentations 3:22–23 says, “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.”God's Holy Word, the Bible, promises that His compassion never fails. Each day is a new opportunity to experience God's love and benefit from His grace, and His faithfulness to us that will never end. Not because we've earned the Lord's favor—simply because He loves us.Let's pray.Heavenly Father, your mercy is new every morning, and your steadfast love for us is amazing. Thank you for loving us so much, and thank you that we can depend on you, always. 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.

The decade thus far hasn't been known for its predictability. With everything changing around us every day is there something that stays the same?  On this episode of Feast and Follow, we explore exactly what this one constant is out of Lamentations 3. 

Welcome to our Reveal podcast,“The Weight of the Wait” is about the tension between God's promise and God's timing. Throughout Scripture, waiting is rarely passive it's formative. Abraham waited decades for Isaac, Joseph endured years before the dream made sense, David was anointed king long before he ever wore the crown, and even Jesus waited thirty years before beginning His ministry.In the Bible, waiting carries weight because it stretches faith, exposes motives, and builds endurance. Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength but renewal comes in the waiting, not after it. The delay is not denial; it's preparation.The weight feels heavy because waiting confronts our desire for control. Yet Scripture shows that God often does His deepest work in the unseen seasons. Lamentations says the Lord is good to those who wait for Him, not because waiting is easy, but because God is present in it.The wait is where trust matures, character is shaped, and purpose is refined so when the promise arrives, we're strong enough to carry it.To support this ministry and help us continue our God-given mission, click here:Subscribe to our channel for the latest sermons:https://www.youtube.com/@revealvineyardLearn more about Vineyard Church Reveal Campus:https://www.revealvineyard.com/Follow us on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vineyardrevealcampus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RevealVineyard

Too many believers are still chained to yesterday's failures, regrets, and wounds, even though Christ already paid for them at the cross.Lamentations 3:22–23We are (LIVE) on our website's [Morning Devo] podcast now!:::: sELAH rADIO Network https://soulwinnerz.org ::::::::: https://live.soulwinnerz.org and we want to see who you are by simply clicking here https://chat.restream.io/fb :::::Join the Adult Bible Study: https://soulwinnerz.org/adultBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blaze-bible-study--525630/support.

Brockport First Baptist sermon audio from Sunday, December 28, 2025: “The Missing Voice,” by Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway. Scripture reading: Lamentations 5.Our mission is to embody God's love outside the walls of the church, in Brockport and beyond. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRIES: www.brockportfirstbaptist.org/giveLEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH: www.brockportfirstbaptist.org

2025-12-18 Preparing for the New Yearby Pastor Chris BergScripture Reference: Lamentations 3:22-2422 Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,    for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness.24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;    therefore I will wait for him.”Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Office Phone: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

Reflecting on what has been helps us recalibrate for what God is calling us toward. Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:12-14 NLT; Deuteronomy 8:1-10 NLT; Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT Connect with us & let us know you are listening and how we can pray for you... https://www.pursuitnazarene.org/online-connection-card

Title: The PlanSpeaker: Mike CaseyScripture: Lamentations 3:1-23

Psalm 27:13-14“I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD!”Isaiah 40:31“But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Micah 7:7"But as for me, I will look to the LORD,I will wait for God my savior;my God will hear me!"Lamentations 3:25"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him."****PATREON: For downloadable and printable PDFs of each scripture verse, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JackieandBobby at the $5/month level!***“Memorize Scripture” Book NOW AVAILABLE!Get 10% off!Link to Order:https://avemariapress.com/?ref=JACKIE10PROMO CODE: JACKIE10

This month's theme is Wait!Lamentations 3:25The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.(RSV2CE translation)****PATREON: For downloadable and printable PDFs of each scripture verse, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JackieandBobby at the $5/month level!***“Memorize Scripture” Book NOW AVAILABLE!Get 10% off!Link to Order:https://avemariapress.com/?ref=JACKIE10PROMO CODE: JACKIE10

Sunday Service 12/28/2025 Lamentations 3:19-26 Lead Pastor Tim Davis @ Christ The King Church. A non-denominational Christian Church located in Canby, OR. (www.ctkcanby.com)

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2 CSBWhen they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy. Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 CSBThe day is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. Jeremiah 31:31 NLTJesus in the manger was God stepping into our mess to bring us the miracle of a new beginning!When God gives you a do over, be careful you don't continue to do the same thing over and over again.The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23-24 ESVJesus is personal, persistent, aggressive, and gracious in His pursuit of our hearts and His plan for our lives. Count off seven Sabbath years, seven sets of seven years, adding up to forty-nine years in all. Then on the Day of Atonement in the fiftieth year, blow the ram's horn loud and long throughout the land. Set this year apart as holy, a time to proclaim freedom throughout the land for all who live there. It will be a jubilee year for you.Debts were Forgiven If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9 NLT To have our sin debt forgiven and the slate wiped clean is a miracle! If you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive you. Matthew 6:15 NLTTo harbor unforgiveness toward others is to pridefully miss on the miracle of God's forgiveness in your own life.The Enslaved were Set Free. I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:34-36 NLT The hurt and hold of our broken past and patterns is undone by the power and authority of Jesus in our lives. Land was returned to the original families.I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts. Joel 2:25 NLTThe land rested but still produced harvest.Our fresh start won't last if we return to striving when we should be listening and trusting. Jesus came to make us new!Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Revelation 21:1-6 ESVThe most miraculous new beginning is the new beginning God has prepared for us in forever! -- Jubilee Poem --Amazing Grace how sweet the soundNo longer trapped on sins merry go roundJesus came to save a wretch like me.In this world I'm prone to failureSubject to deceptions jailor But the sinless Son of God has set me free. The gift He gave, a new beginning No longer bound to keep on sinning It's true I once was blind, but now I see.With His life He paid my debtHe took my shame and my regretAnd returned His best to me in Jubilee.-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2 CSBWhen they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy. Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 CSBThe day is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. Jeremiah 31:31 NLTJesus in the manger was God stepping into our mess to bring us the miracle of a new beginning!When God gives you a do over, be careful you don't continue to do the same thing over and over again.The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23-24 ESVJesus is personal, persistent, aggressive, and gracious in His pursuit of our hearts and His plan for our lives. Count off seven Sabbath years, seven sets of seven years, adding up to forty-nine years in all. Then on the Day of Atonement in the fiftieth year, blow the ram's horn loud and long throughout the land. Set this year apart as holy, a time to proclaim freedom throughout the land for all who live there. It will be a jubilee year for you.Debts were Forgiven If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9 NLT To have our sin debt forgiven and the slate wiped clean is a miracle! If you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive you. Matthew 6:15 NLTTo harbor unforgiveness toward others is to pridefully miss on the miracle of God's forgiveness in your own life.The Enslaved were Set Free. I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:34-36 NLT The hurt and hold of our broken past and patterns is undone by the power and authority of Jesus in our lives. Land was returned to the original families.I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts. Joel 2:25 NLTThe land rested but still produced harvest.Our fresh start won't last if we return to striving when we should be listening and trusting. Jesus came to make us new!Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Revelation 21:1-6 ESVThe most miraculous new beginning is the new beginning God has prepared for us in forever! -- Jubilee Poem --Amazing Grace how sweet the soundNo longer trapped on sins merry go roundJesus came to save a wretch like me.In this world I'm prone to failureSubject to deceptions jailor But the sinless Son of God has set me free. The gift He gave, a new beginning No longer bound to keep on sinning It's true I once was blind, but now I see.With His life He paid my debtHe took my shame and my regretAnd returned His best to me in Jubilee.-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

Speaker: Logan Grubb Sermon Date: 12/28/2025

As we step toward 2026, many Christians are trying to build a new year on an old foundation. In this powerful final episode of 2025, Mike Stone reveals three spiritual anchors you must leave behind if you want to walk fully in God's purpose—regret, comparison, and comfort.Drawing from Scripture, including Genesis 19, John 21, Isaiah 43, and Lamentations 3, this episode challenges believers to stop living as pillars of salt—preserved in the past—and start moving forward in obedience. Learn the difference between conviction and condemnation, why comparison is spiritually dangerous, and how comfort quietly kills growth.If you're longing for a fresh start, clarity in God's will, or freedom from what's been holding you back, this message is for you. God isn't waiting for January 1st to do something new—He's waiting for you to let go.

2025 tested a lot of people.Not everything survived — and that doesn't mean you failed.In this end-of-year episode, Pastor Joe Moss slows the pace and asks a sacred question most people avoid:What survived the year?This is not a motivational talk.It's a reflective, faith-centered message for anyone who:• carried more than they expected• lost things they didn't plan to lose• wrestled privately with God• stayed when quitting would've been easier• feels changed by the year — but can't fully explain howThrough Scripture and story, this episode walks through:• pressure that refined rather than destroyed• holy loss and what didn't survive on purpose• the wrestle that reshaped identity• the limp that marked dependence on God• the core of faith that remains• and how God carries us forward into what's next

This 16-minute guided meditation invites you to review your Advent meditations, to hold silence on the threshold between Advent and Christmas, and to imagine God’s new life being born again within you. Dear Ones— This guided meditation is for anyone who has been praying throughout Advent and would like to hold a moment of stillness between the longing and hope of Advent, and the celebratory feast of Christmas. You are invited to be still, to wait, to remember, to imagine. We are held in the paradox between what is and what is to come, the paradox between our poverty, our dependence, our frailty and the fullness of life that is poured out to us each and every day. We pause here to acknowledge that tension, to attend to the Holy One who comes anew in us. References in the meditation: Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. Isaiah 43:19 See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Prayer of Teilhard de Chardin (excerpted from Hearts on Fire, Praying with the Jesuits) Above all, trust in the slow work of God.We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.We should like to skip the intermediate stages.We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. And yet it is the law of all progressthat it is made by passing through some stages of instability—and that it may take a very long time. And so I think it is with you;your ideas mature gradually—let them grow,let them shape themselves, without undue haste.Don't try to force them on,as though you could be today what time(that is to say, grace and circumstances acting on your own good will)will make of you tomorrow. Only God could say what this new spiritgradually forming within you will be.Give Our Lord the benefit of believingthat his hand is leading you,and accept the anxiety of feeling yourselfin suspense and incomplete. Blessings, Dear One…. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God's love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy's newsletter “The Contemplative Window” or find out about upcoming retreats here. You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! All music by Pete Hatch. The post Pause for Christmas Eve – A Guided Meditation appeared first on Contemplative at Home.

Lamentations 3:21-26 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-20 Hebrews 1:1-12

Seek God In The Praises, The Patience, The Problem; He Is Our Hope Lamentations 3:19-27 19I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. 20I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 21Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” 25The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. 27It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

Mike Erre - We finish our series in Lamentations by looking at chapters 4-5 and how the ambiguous ending of the book honors our tears. 

Brockport First Baptist sermon audio from Sunday, December 21, 2025: “God Held Nothing Back,” by Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway. Scripture reading: Lamentations 4.Our mission is to embody God's love outside the walls of the church, in Brockport and beyond. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRIES: www.brockportfirstbaptist.org/giveLEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH: www.brockportfirstbaptist.org

Introduction Psalms 139:23 Lamentations 3:40 II Corinthians 13:5 – Examine yourselves! This is a good prompt for all of us. Your top…

In this message from the Light in the Darkness series, we're reminded that God's light shines even in our darkest seasons. Rooted in John 1:5 and Lamentations 3:24–26, the sermon encourages us to not panic, but wait on the Lord with hope and trust.Through Scripture and personal reflection, we learn three key truths for seasons of waiting: recall what God has already done, remain anchored in Him—not just His blessings—and rest by trusting His timing. Even when life feels uncertain, God is faithful, His mercies are new every morning, and His promises never fail.This message offers hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or tempted to give up, reminding us that waiting on God is not wasted time—it's preparation. Whoever finds God, finds hope.

Send us a textEver felt the tug to treat God like He owes you—answers on demand, relief on schedule, blessings without the cross? We press into that impulse and let the book of Job reframe it, not to minimize pain but to magnify grace. What if the greatest gift isn't a change in circumstances but a heart awakened to the God who saves, keeps, and walks with His people through the fire?We trace a golden pattern through Scripture—God initiates, we respond. From the garden to the burning bush to a blinding road, He calls first. That truth steadies a lot of shaky ideas: a made-to-order “nice” god that asks nothing, a universalism that empties the cross, and an annihilationism that shrinks eternal stakes. We wrestle with hard claims said softly: Jesus saves His people and loses none, the Father gives and the Son keeps, and the narrow way is not exclusionary cruelty but covenant fidelity that protects the worth of Christ's blood. If hell isn't real, Jesus misled us; if everyone is finally saved, the mission failed. Neither squares with His words or His work.Along the way, the conversation stays human and hopeful. We share everyday graces—answered prayers in traffic, timely verses that lift the head, readings from Psalms, Lamentations, Romans, and Colossians that anchor weary hearts: affliction forging character, mercies new with the dawn, reconciliation made by the blood of His cross. The gospel remains wonderfully simple: come, reason together; though sins are scarlet, they can be white as snow. No resume required, no spiritual theatrics—just repentance and faith in the One who is good and does good.If you're hungry for a faith that won't melt under pressure and a Savior who doesn't drop His people, this conversation will meet you where you are and lead you higher. Listen, share with someone who needs clarity, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what changed for you when grace stopped being a concept and became your confidence?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' the focus is on exploring God's steadfast love as highlighted in Lamentations 3. The hosts, Michael and Shauna, delve into how biblical counselors can educate, equip, and encourage counselees by reflecting on God's unceasing love and faithfulness. They discuss practical approaches for integrating these truths into counseling sessions to offer hope and stability, especially during times of suffering. The episode also emphasizes the importance of bringing the vertical truth of who God is to the horizontal struggles of everyday life.00:00 Introduction to Speak the Truth Podcast00:31 Discussing God's Steadfast Love02:47 Reading and Reflecting on Lamentations 304:17 Applying God's Steadfast Love in Counseling07:05 Encouraging Counselees with Biblical Truths13:22 After Session Assignments and Practical Applications19:17 Concluding Thoughts and EncouragementEpisode MentionsCounseling Through God's Attributes - ABC Resource

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week.Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo KekäläinenNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Mike Erre - We look at Lamentations 3 this week and how hope is found precisely in the midst of the darkness, not in its absence.

As we close out 2025, this final episode invites you into honest reflection, sustainable growth, and hopeful vision for 2026. We slow down, breathe, and explore what worked, what didn't, and how to enter the new year with intention and peace.You'll hear:- End-of-year trends shaping how people are thinking- Why sustainable shifts beat massive resolutions- Cultural highlights from 2025 and lessons learned- How to resist holiday busyness and create space for presence- A guided biblical mindfulness reflection to enter 2026 groundedKey Topics:- End-of-year reflection habits- Realistic goal-setting- Processing a year that didn't go as planned- Sustainable life rhythms- Biblical principles for renewal- Mindfulness for Christians and spiritually-curious listenersScripture in This Episode:- Isaiah 43:18–19- Lamentations 3:22–23Share this episode with someone who could use a moment of reflection before the year ends. Subscribe so you don't miss the first episode of 2026.1. American Psychological Association. (2025). Stress in America: The state of stress during the holiday season. APA. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2025/holiday-stress2. Forbes. (2025). Quiet quitting evolves into quiet cracking: Employee engagement trends. Forbes Magazine. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/10/15/quiet-cracking-trends3. BBC News. (2025, July 10). Global climate updates: Record wildfires and heatwaves in multiple regions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-heatwave-20254. CNN. (2025, March 23). Unexpected celebrity activism makes headlines in 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/entertainment/celebrity-activism-20255. ESPN. (2025, November 12). 2025 major sports upsets and memorable victories. https://www.espn.com/sports-updates-20256. Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. - Isaiah 43:18–19 - Lamentations 3:22–237. Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery.8. Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Hyperion.Subscribe. Share. Rate.A thousand thanks!drmatmonharrell.bio.link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe noun “time” can be used to refer to “an opportune or suitable moment.”  That's the kind of reference the Scripture uses when it tells us that “when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, […] to buy freedom for us […] so that he could adopt us as his very own children” (Galatians 4:4-5 NLT). That's the concept we are exploring when in this message we answer the question, “What Time is Christmas?”Galatians 3:26-28; 4:4-7; Ecclesiates 3:1-11"Yet I still dare to Hope..." - Lamentations 3:21 PODCAST HOME: daretohopepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ EMAIL: hope@dare2hope.life FACEBOOK: Dare to Hope Ministries WEB: www.dare2hope.life