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Recent episodes have put an emphasis on growing in our knowledge of Christ in relation to how Christians should think about certain abortion legislation being proposed, but shouldn't that apply to the way Christians think and talk about law and public policy advocacy generally? What might that look like? Two passages of Scripture and a comment by John Owen provide an answer to which David adds to applications.

Recent episodes have put an emphasis on growing in our knowledge of Christ in relation to how Christians should think about certain abortion legislation being proposed, but shouldn't that apply to the way Christians think and talk about law and public policy advocacy generally? What might that look like? Two passages of Scripture and a comment by John Owen provide an answer to which David adds to applications.

Ephesians 4:31-32 Have The Heart Like God's Heart by Upcountry Calvary

Host Jeff Shepard traces a single ancient lie — "You will become like God" — from Genesis through modern Christian teaching that elevates humanity to divinity. Using recorded statements from well-known ministers such as Kenneth Copeland, Paul Crouch, Bill Johnson, and Benny Hinn, this episode shows how phrases like "I am a little God" and "made man into little gods" echo the serpent's promise in the garden and reappear on pulpits, stages, and television screens today. The episode examines the theological danger of denying Christ's eternal deity, explaining why Jesus must be fully God from the beginning for his sacrifice to save. Key Scripture references are discussed — John 1:1,14; Isaiah 43:10; Isaiah 42:8 — and listeners are reminded that we are redeemed, adopted, and made new in Christ but not converted into divine beings. The program connects modern Sons-of-God teachings to earlier occult and New Age streams, including Theosophy (Helena Blavatsky), Alice Bailey, and the latter rain movement, revealing a continuous influence behind the idea of human divinization. Practical application is emphasized: test all teaching against Scripture, heed the Apostle Paul's warning in 1 Timothy 4:1 about deceitful spirits, and emulate the Bereans by examining the Word carefully. While exposing error, the host affirms that God still meets sincere seekers of the true Jesus — the eternal Son of God who became flesh, died, rose again, and will return as King. Listeners are encouraged to stand firm in orthodox Christian truth, reject teachers who strip Christ of his deity, and live out their faith by loving God, family, and neighbors while making a difference in their communities. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. ZPlease like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

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Senior Pastor Christopher Chia delivered a sermon from Job 42.

Part of the Behold Our God sermon series. This sermon was preached by David Shaw and is 49 minutes long.

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever caught yourself talking about God like He's waiting on your permission, you're not alone, and you're not the first. We open with a hard question: why can't we “domesticate” creation, yet we keep trying to domesticate the Creator? From there, we walk straight into Job's confrontation with God and let the text do what it does best, expose human pride and shrink our inflated sense of control.Job 41 becomes the center of gravity as we look at Leviathan and Behemoth, not as trivia, but as God's argument. If no one can subdue these creatures, who can stand before the One who made them? That Creator over creature logic presses on modern assumptions about free will, salvation, and the subtle idea that God “can't move” unless we allow Him. We also connect the theme to Babel's “make a name” impulse and preview how Romans will keep pushing the same fault line between worshiping the created and worshiping the Creator.The conversation turns personal as we talk about the fear of the Lord, the danger of careless speech, and how God's sternness can be a Father's tough love meant for sanctification, not destruction. If a man like Job can err, what does that say about how seriously we should handle doctrine and the words we put in God's mouth? Subscribe for more Bible-driven conversations, share this with someone who wrestles with control, and leave a review telling us what challenged you most.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailJob wanted answers. He wanted a hearing. And when God finally speaks out of the whirlwind, Job's big move is not a speech, it is silence: “I will lay my hand upon my mouth.” That single turn becomes our springboard for a brutally practical conversation about humility, restraint, and what happens when we talk too much while we're under pressure.We dig into Job 40 to see why God's correction is loving even when it feels intense, then we sit with Job 41 and Leviathan as a picture of strength that puts our fears and egos in their place. Along the way, we connect the dots to Romans 7:24 and the honest cry, “Who will deliver me?” because the deeper issue is not just suffering, it is the heart behind our responses. We also reflect on a Spurgeon line that nails the need beneath the noise: a great need for Christ and a great Christ for our need.Then we bring it into today's world: reactive speech, online bickering, getting baited, and the temptation to defend ourselves until we lose composure. We talk about guarding your heart, choosing measured words, and learning the hard balance between necessary correction and sinful escalation. If you've ever left a conversation thinking, I should have stayed quiet, Job's lesson is for you.Subscribe for the upcoming studies, share this with a friend who's tired of comment wars, and leave a review telling us: when is staying silent the most faithful choice?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailGod doesn't answer Job with a neat explanation. He answers with reality. When the Lord points to Behemoth, we hear a thunderous reminder that there are parts of creation we cannot tame, cannot bargain with, and cannot control and that fact is meant to do something to our pride. If a human being can't raise a sword to one creature God made, what business do we have putting God on trial for how he governs the world? We walk through Job 40–41 with a focus on God's sovereignty, providence, and purpose, and we talk honestly about the hardest animal to master: ourselves. The conversation keeps coming back to words, because Job's turning point is not a stronger argument but a quieter mouth. We connect Behemoth and Leviathan to the biblical theme that “out of the mouth the heart speaks,” and why being careful, precise, and humble with our speech is part of Christian discipleship. We also reflect on God's patience throughout Job, including how the early challenge from Satan ends with God restoring Job and proving that Job's future was never out of the Lord's hands. Land and sea, strength and suffering, fear and provision all point to one conclusion: God rules over what he makes, and humility is the only sane response. If this helped you rethink the Book of Job, subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs steadiness right now, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailGod doesn't answer Job with a pep talk. He answers with weight. Job 40 puts a mirror in front of our pride and asks a terrifyingly simple question: can you do what only God can do, like bring down the proud, judge the wicked perfectly, and rule the world with a clean hand? We sit in that tension and talk about what God is really doing when he confronts Job, not to crush him, but to pull him back into truth about who God is and who we are.That leads straight into one of the most argued topics in Christian theology: can a believer lose salvation? We walk through Adam's original fallibility, why “Jesus gave you the same chance Adam had” sounds plausible, and why it quietly shifts the burden back onto you. Along the way we dig into substitutionary atonement, imputed righteousness, and the claim that Christ bears all sin past, present, and future. If that's true, what sin is left to condemn someone who is truly in Christ, and what does it say about the cross if salvation can be undone?We also call out the soft slogans that reshape God into a safe, human-sized figure: “let go and let God,” “God is a gentleman,” and the habit of treating doctrine like trivia. Job's story warns us about filling God's silence with assumptions, and it invites a more reverent, serious faith rooted in God's sovereignty rather than our self-confidence. If this conversation sharpens you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review with the biggest question it raised for you.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailGod's questions in Job 40 are not gentle, and that is exactly why they matter. When life feels unfair, it is easy to drift from “I don't understand” into “God must be wrong.” We slow down in Job chapter 40 and watch God confront that drift, not to destroy Job, but to restore him to humility, clarity, and trust under God's sovereignty. We read Job's stunning reply, “Behold, I am vile… I will lay my hand upon my mouth,” and talk about what real repentance looks like when you realize you have spoken beyond your place. Then we dig into God's challenge: can Job disannul God's judgment, thunder with God's voice, humble the proud, and crush the wicked with perfect justice? The point is not that Job is worthless, but that only God is fit to govern the world with flawless wisdom and power, especially when suffering makes everything feel chaotic. A major thread is a common Christian mistake: assuming that if God commands something, we must already have the ability to do it. Job 40 pushes the opposite conclusion, that God's demands often expose our inability and drive us to dependence on grace. With insights from the panel, we also explore spiritual growth, discernment, and assurance, how a sincere believer can be wrong and still be God's, and why honesty with God must never turn into condemning His rule. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who is hurting, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

In this study from 1 Corinthians 13, we explore one of the most challenging truths about godly love: “Love does not rejoice in wrongdoing.” Even when we would never say it out loud, our hearts can quietly celebrate when someone else experiences consequences. But God calls us to something higher. In this lesson we discuss: Why love leaves justice to God The danger of secret satisfaction and resentment How mercy changes our reactions Why restoration matters more than payback What it means to truly love like God Real love doesn't delight in someone's failure — it longs for redemption.

Proverbs 1:8-9   We all have mothers, and there are a number of traits that some of the best mothers have which also reflect the traits of God. Like God the best mothers are masters of: Encouragement Truth Discipline Grace   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Crossroads Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CrossroadsFairOaks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=29f93fab-45f2-4463-9a37-f4ad802326f8

Have you ever wondered what it really means to be radically generous — the way God is to you?

Welcome to "God ANSWERED Before They Finished PRAYING — Acts 12." Today, Pastor Sean invites you to receive a word that will transform the way you pray — and the way you wait on God to answer. Have you ever prayed and prayed and felt like heaven was silent? Like your prayers were going unanswered? Like God had forgotten your situation? I want you to stop right now and receive this truth — because what happened in Acts chapter 12 will change everything about how you see your unanswered prayers today. The church in Acts 12 was under the most intense attack they had ever faced. Herod had killed James. He had arrested Peter. Four squads of soldiers guarded him. Two chains bound him. Every natural door was shut. And yet — the church gathered and did the one thing they knew to do."Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him."— Acts 12:5 (KJV)Let these words resonate within your heart today. They did not give up. They did not grow silent. They prayed without ceasing — and God heard every word.Then the night before Peter's execution, while the church was still on their knees, something extraordinary happened in that prison cell."And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands."— Acts 12:7 (KJV)Take comfort in this today — the same God who sent an angel into that prison while the church was still praying is the God who is answering YOUR prayer right now, even before you see it. His response to your prayer is already in motion. The chains are already falling. The doors are already opening. You may not see it yet — but God is already moving."And they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord."— Acts 12:10 (KJV)Understand this — no door that God opens requires your force. No gate that He commands to open requires your effort. What man calls an iron gate, God calls a minor inconvenience. With His guidance, you can move forward with confidence knowing that no prison, no chain, no locked door, and no enemy plan can hold you when God has decided to bring you out.And here is the moment that will stop you in your tracks. When Peter walked free and knocked on the door of the house where the church was gathered — they were still praying. Rhoda heard Peter's voice and ran back in so overjoyed she forgot to open the door. And the church said to her — "Thou art mad." They were still praying for what God had already done.That is the God we serve. He answers before you finish asking. He moves before you see the movement. He has already sent the answer to the prayer you are still praying right now.May this teaching from Acts 12:1-19 fill your heart with fresh faith and unshakeable confidence in the God who answers prayer. Remember — it is only when we bring our impossible situations before the Lord in persistent, relentless prayer that we discover He was already working on our behalf long before we saw the answer. Thank you for joining me today. If this word has blessed you, we invite you to subscribe to our channel for daily teachings, morning prayer broadcasts, and live services. May your day be filled with the peace of knowing — God has already answered.

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When God feels silent, and prayers seem unanswered, faith can become fragile and uncertain. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar explore how believers can endure seasons when the Lord seems distant and circumstances feel overwhelming. The guys explain that waiting on the Lord is not passive resignation but active trust—continuing to seek Him even when clarity has not yet arrived. Scripture consistently shows that God is not absent during delays. The ultimate reassurance for believers is found in the cross, where Christ experienced abandonment so that His people never truly would. Because of that truth, even when God feels distant, His presence and faithfulness remain sure.The guys point to several biblical examples that reveal God's purpose in divine delays. In John 11, Jesus intentionally stayed where He was before going to Lazarus, showing that what seems like neglect may actually be preparation for a greater display of God's glory. Joseph's story reflects the same pattern. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and imprisoned, Joseph endured years of hardship before rising to authority in Egypt. Joseph couldn't see how the story would unfold, yet he trusted the Author of the story. The guys emphasize that faith rests not in knowing the outcome but in knowing the One who sovereignly writes it.Mark mentions David, who waited many years between being anointed king and actually sitting on the throne. During that time, he faced exile, danger, and deep uncertainty. Many of the Psalms were written during these painful seasons, which is why they continue to comfort believers today. The guys explain that people often judge God's faithfulness based on how quickly He answers, but Scripture calls believers to trust His wisdom instead of demanding instant results. Human understanding is limited, and God's plans often go far beyond what people can see in the moment.Finally, the guys discuss how some seasons end with outcomes that believers did not expect. Moses faithfully led Israel for decades, yet never entered the promised land, reminding listeners that obedience does not guarantee the outcome people hope for. God's primary work is to shape the soul rather than to fulfill every desire. Even painful circumstances can deepen dependence on Him and reveal whether faith rests in comfort or in God's character. The guys encourage believers to remember Job's example and to trust that God is always present, always working, and always worthy of confidence, even when the path ahead is unclear.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Maybe you have prayed the same prayer for years and you feel overlooked like "God, why are you not answering this prayer?" I am so excited to have Karen Glasgow on the podcast this week. She is going to share her infertility journey, but more importantly, she is going to share her amazing adoption story of her two sons. I think you are going to love this episode because it offers so much hope. And she is going to talk about a time she felt forgotten by the Lord, but then how the Lord showed up in the most beautiful way. I cannot wait for you to hear her wisdom. She also shares a heartfelt message to birth moms in the podcast that I know will encourage someone who has to make the hard choice to give up their baby for adoption. Her words are filled with gratitude and love reminding the birth mom just how important and special she is. Important Links: 8 Important Truths God Taught Me During My Infertility Journey: Karen shares some truths she needed to learn during the journey to add children to her family. They are beautifully written, and I know will offer hope to anyone walking through infertility. I encourage you to share them other others walking this hard road. SPECIAL MOM STORIES: I love to highlight Special Mom Stories around Mother's Day. For some of us, our mothering journey has had challenges- either getting pregnant, keeping the pregnancy, or struggles after, so I love to give voice to these difficult times. These episodes are filled with honesty and vulnerability as well as practical advice and tips of how we can come alongside and help another mom walking down the same hard road. Check out the following episodes on the Depth Podcasts: Episode 31 (Infertility) Episode 32 (Adoption) Episode 33 (Foster to Adopt) Episode 34 (Step-mom & Special Aunt Role) Episode 81 (Infertility- special episode with Holley Gerth) Episode 82 (loss of a child, foster to adopt) Episode 83 (Mothering a Child with Down-Syndrome) Episode 84 (Motherhood Miracle) Episode 130 (Infertility & Miscarriage) Episode 131 (Infant Loss & Step-mom) Episode 132 (Mothering a Child with Autism and Foster to Adopt) Episode 133 (International Adoption) Episode 134 (Mothering a Child with a Disability). Episode 175 (Infertility & Miscarriage) Episode 176 (Mothering a Child with a rare genetic disorder) Episode 233 (Mother & Son reunite after she gave him up for adoption) Hope these episodes will encourage you that you are not alone on your mothering journey! Bio: Karen Glasgow is a mentor mom at a local church where she encourages young moms along their parenting journey. She knows all babies are a gift from the Lord and is thankful for God's hand in the adoption of her two sons. She has been married to Ernie for 42 years and cannot wait to one day be a grandma.    

Days With Jesus Day 42 Loving Like God! John 13:31-38

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself this question? When you fall short, when you blow it, when you do the very thing you swore you would never do again, how do you actually think God views you in that moment? That one question, maybe more than any other, will shape how you walk with God for the rest of your life.In this week's sermon, Pastor Brandon opens up Luke 15 and uncovers something that almost sounds too good to be true. Jesus tells three back to back parables, the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and the parable of the prodigal son. Each one is aimed straight at the lie so many of us believe in our bones, the lie that we need to clean ourselves up first before we can come back to God.We continue our series on fighting temptation by zooming in on what happens after the fall. Because if we are honest with ourselves, most of us intellectually believe in a grace based gospel but emotionally live by a works based gospel. We pull back from prayer. We close the Bible. We avoid the people of God. We tell ourselves we will turn back to him once we feel a little less ashamed. But the God of Luke 15 will not stand for that.The shepherd does not begrudgingly throw the sheep on his shoulders. He joyfully carries it home. The woman does not roll her eyes at the missing coin. She turns her whole house upside down and throws a party when she finds it. And the father does not wait for the prodigal son to crawl back. He runs. In a moment that is often missed, he also walks out to his angry older brother and reminds him that everything he has is his too.This sermon is a reminder that there really is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. God's joy over sinners is not reluctant or measured out. It is full. It is warm. It is the face of a Father turning toward you the very moment you turn toward him. Returning to God after sin is not a long climb back into his good graces. It is a single step in his direction.If you have ever wondered how God sees you in your worst moments, this message is for you. Our prayer is that it stirs your heart toward repentance, toward growing in Christ, and toward the kind of deep joy that only comes from being found by him.

You feel a stirring you can't name — and the harder you chase it, the more exhausted you become. Misty Hughes unpacks the difference between purpose and calling, and why you were called before you were busy. Have you ever been asked what you feel called to — and frozen? Because...you have no idea how to answer that question, and the very question itself feels weighty, and the last thing you need is more weight to carry. In this episode of Mom2Mom Mentoring, Misty Hughes gets honest about a season when she had four kids, a baby on her hip, and a persistent yearning she couldn't put language to. She was homeschooling, working, serving — and still felt like the real calling was somewhere out there, just beyond her reach. Like God was holding this carrot in front of me, asking me to chase after something that I was too tired to run after (but was desperate to please God so I kept chasing)   What she discovered changed the way she understood everything — purpose, calling, and what it actually means to be a woman who feels stirred for more.   In this episode you'll hear: Why purpose-chasing is one of the top drivers of burnout in high-achieving Christian women The powerful distinction between purpose (your identity in Christ) and calling (your seasonal assignment) What Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11, and Jeremiah 1:5 reveal about the works already prepared for you Why the mom in the trenches with toddlers is not on the sidelines — and why the woman with a stirring doesn't need to chase it down How to stop striving and start walking with the One who holds your calling   This is episode 98 — just two away from 100. And something is coming for that milestone you won't want to miss.   Grab the free Rhythms of Renewal Mini-Guide at mistyhughes.com — which includes a Discovery Bible Study through Matthew 11:28–30 for the tired, searching, capable woman who is ready for a different way of living.    

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What to do when you feel like God has forgotten you | Isaiah 41 | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church

Focus: Long before Jesus came, God told Samuel that He looks not at outward appearances, but at the heart. In choosing David, God revealed that the kind of leadership He desires flows from trust, humility, and devotion. In the light of Easter, we see that Jesus is the true Son of David, the King whose heart reflects the Father's. This week invites us to examine our own hearts and to ask what it means to live as people shaped by and reflecting the character of the risen King. 1 Samuel 16

Good morning,Scripture is clear: Living stuck in what was will block what God is doing now.Isaiah 43:18–19 says, “Forget the former things… I am doing a new thing.”Now let me be honest— I used to read that and think, that was for back then. Like God did a “new thing” 2,000 years ago… but what about now?But here's the truth:If God woke you up this morning, He didn't do it to replay your yesterday.Closing Songs: Glory To Glory and Don't Re-arrest Me written and produced by Deborah OcasioSupport the showwww.BibleDeliverance.org

When it Feels Like God Didn't Come Through (John 20:11-18) || 04.05.26 by OrlandoGrace

By Lewis VanAusdle - Our forgiveness of others is essential for God's forgiveness of us. But our forgiveness has a lot of shortcomings. What should it look like when we forgive others? We must look at how God forgives us to begin to understand how to forgive other people.

Ever wonder if God's still in your corner when your dreams seem stalled?In this transparent episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña and her husband Christopher Muiña dig into what it really means to trust God during slow seasons of growth—whether you're wrestling with closed doors, struggling with burnout, or navigating tricky family relationships. You'll hear firsthand experiences from marriage, parenting, business, and ministry, revealing how the timing of God isn't always what you expect, but His process shapes your perspective and aligns your heart.Through these stories of perseverance and decisions between pushing doors open versus simply waiting, you'll find encouragement to embrace your season of “development.”You'll get clarity and understanding on how adjusting your viewpoint can turn frustration into gratitude, and how joy often grows through the discomfort.Get ready for honest conversation and real talk on letting God guide your growth—at His pace, not yours.Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterTEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters' daily devotional podcast My Morning DevotionalFollow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha MunizziWatch The Mary and Martha Show

Join Micah, Ell, and Ronnie as we explore the rules about menstruation and childbirth in Leviticus 12. How was childbirth different when this text was written? Are these rules for birth-givers meant to oppress or to give them a break? And how dangerously close are women to being gods? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red! Ell wants you to join a union at iww.org. Ronnie wants you to find a place where you can feel whole. You can also follow them on BlueSky and Tiktok at @geekalogian.thewordinblackandred.comYou can find the show, more episodes, and other means of listening at thewordinblackandred.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus' Enduring Questions - Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not what I say? - Pastor Donnell T. Wyche - a2cc.org. Watch our livestream Sundays @ 11:00am - vimeo.com/annarborcommunitychurch  Summary:  We've been exploring Jesus' penetrating questions throughout this series, the way he comes to us not first with answers, but with inquiries that expose our hearts. Like God in the garden, moving toward Adam when Adam was hiding, Jesus approaches us with questions that give us a clear chance to practice honesty and find intimacy with him. And today, he asks one of the most unsettling questions in the Gospels: "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" Let's sit with this for a moment, because it's more layered than it first appears. The repetition, kyrios, kyrios, carries both authority and intimacy. This isn't formal, liturgical language. It is personal, even desperate. These aren't outsiders Jesus is addressing. These are people who know him, claim him, call on him. They show up. They listen. They use all the right words. And their words are correct. That is the thing we need to understand. Jesus isn't saying their theology is wrong. Their confession, "You are Lord," is exactly right. They have what the early church would come to call orthodoxy, right belief. They know who Jesus is. They can name it. They can sing it. They can say it with conviction, even with tears. But Jesus sees something missing. The word he uses for "do," poieite, is present tense, ongoing, habitual action. He is not asking for one dramatic moment of obedience. He is asking about the shape of a life. He is asking about orthopraxis, right practice, consistent behavior that flows from what we say we believe. And here is the tension Jesus is naming, one of the deepest struggles of the spiritual life. It is entirely possible to believe the right things and not live them. You can sing "Jesus is Lord" on Sunday and ignore him on Monday. You can feel moved in worship and remain unchanged in your relationships. You can be right about Jesus and still resist him. Now watch what Jesus does next. He does not give a lecture. He tells a story about two builders. And do not miss this. Both builders hear his words. Both are in the room. Both are part of the community. Both are building something with their lives. This is not a story about believers and unbelievers. It is a story about two kinds of disciples. The first builder comes, hears, and puts Jesus' words into practice. The Greek word for "comes," erchomenos, suggests ongoing relationship, not occasional visits. This person is in consistent, intentional connection with Jesus. And they dig down deep, eskapsen, costly, intentional work. They go beneath the surface, beneath what is convenient, beneath what is quick, and they lay their foundation on rock. The second builder hears the same words. Maybe they are even taking notes or sharing insights afterward. Maybe they feel inspired in the moment. But they do not dig. They build on the surface. They go with what is convenient. The same words are heard, the same houses are built, but the outcomes are completely different when the storm hits. So what is the difference? It is not simply doing more religious activities or trying harder. The difference is something deeper than behavior. It is what I would call orthopathy, right heart. Orthopathy is the kind of heart that actually wants to dig. Orthodoxy says, "Jesus is Lord." Orthopraxis says, "So I live differently." Orthopathy says, "I actually want to follow him." It is the posture of the heart that connects belief to action. It is the affection, the reverence, the longing for God that makes obedience more than duty. It makes it response. It is why one builder digs and the other does not. Not because one has more willpower, but because one has been captured by the reality of who Jesus is. The builder who digs deep is not just more disciplined. They are more oriented. Their love for Jesus makes the digging worth it. Their reverence for his words makes obedience feel like life rather than obligation. The builder who stays on the surface still has intact orthodoxy. They can say "Lord, Lord" and mean it in the moment. But something in the heart has not caught up to the confession. The belief is real, but it has not gone deep enough to reshape how they live. And this is where Jesus' story becomes urgent, because he does not say if the storms come. He says when. The storm might look like a diagnosis you did not expect, a relationship that fractures, a moment when your faith feels thin, or a season where what you believed does not seem to hold. Both houses face the same storm. One stands, and one collapses completely. The storm does not create the problem. It reveals what was already true about the foundation. This is why the integration of orthodoxy, orthopraxis, and orthopathy matters so much. This is not a theological exercise. It is storm preparation. What sustains you is not just what you believe about Jesus, and not just your habits of obedience, but whether your whole self, mind, heart, and life, has been built on the rock of who he is. Now let me be clear, because this can start to sound like a spiritual performance review, and that is not what Jesus is doing. Remember the context. Jesus has just been teaching about God's radical, indiscriminate grace, blessing the poor, the hungry, and those who mourn. He has taught us to love enemies, to not judge others, and to deal with the log in our own eye before the speck in someone else's. This is not legalism. This is love. The foundation of rock is not our moral achievement. The foundation is Jesus himself, the solid ground of God's unchanging love for us in Christ. We do not dig deep to earn his affection. We dig deep because of his affection. Orthopathy, right heart, is not something we manufacture through effort. It is something the Spirit cultivates in us as we remain connected to Jesus. And that is the good news inside this challenging passage. The rock is already there. You do not have to go find it. Jesus is inviting you to build on what is already solid, his word, his character, his faithfulness. The digging is simply clearing away the sand we have been building on instead. From that secure foundation, we can risk honesty. We can acknowledge the gap between our confession and our practice without drowning in shame, because our identity is not based on our consistency. It is based on his faithfulness. So Jesus' question stands before us today. Why do you call me "Lord, Lord," and do not do what I say? It is not an accusation. It is an invitation. Maybe your orthodoxy is strong, but your orthopraxis has drifted. You know what is true, but you have not been living it. That is not condemnation. That is the starting place for grace. Maybe your practices are there, but your heart has gone cold. The doing is present, but the delight is missing. Jesus wants to meet you there too. Or maybe you just feel the gap, the exhausting space between who you say you are and how you actually show up. Jesus is not asking for instant perfection. He is asking for honesty and a willingness to start digging. Digging might look like forgiving someone you have been avoiding. It might look like telling the truth where you have been managing appearances. It might look like returning to prayer, not out of obligation, but to reconnect your heart. The rock is already there. You do not have to find it. You just have to decide what you are going to build your life on.

You are blessed by God and surrounded by His favor. God loves you. How do you see yourself? A sinner? A sinner saved by grace? A redeemed child of the King of the Universe? How you see yourself impacts every aspect of your life.

Everyone has been in a waiting season at least once in their life, and we will all encounter another - whether it's waiting for a job, a relationship, a home, a prognosis... But what do you do when it feels like God has somehow forgotten about you in the waiting or when you don't feel He has a plan for what's next? Join us for a special conversation with author and podcaster Ashley Minor.

Have you ever had a moment when we've cried out to God, but it felt like God wasn't listening? Like God had forgotten about you? Like God had given up on you? When that happens enough times, it's easy to give up on God. But even though God doesn't always show up when we want God to, that doesn't mean God's not at work in your life. Because God is always at work, even when we can't see it.

Have you ever had a moment when we've cried out to God, but it felt like God wasn't listening? Like God had forgotten about you? Like God had given up on you? When that happens enough times, it's easy to give up on God. But even though God doesn't always show up when we want God to, that doesn't mean God's not at work in your life. Because God is always at work, even when we can't see it.

When it comes to our prayer life & talking to God… there are some prayers that can feel like we've brought to God for years, even decades and yet nothing seems to be happening. Prayers that align with Gods heart, His word & His promises and yet as we've come to Him again and again, asking, seeking and knocking (just like scripture says to), it can feel like radio silence. During those times of intense praying and not seeing changes, discouragement can easily set in which can fall into:-Doubting in Gods goodness-Doubting that He hears us-Doubting that He sees us -And doubting that He even cares about us(All lies by the way)And if we aren't careful… we can believe those lies and begin to find our discouragement growing into resentment, bitterness and intense heartache. In this episode we unpack somethings we can consider during those seasons of praying and contending while we aren't seeing it come to pass YET. How we can check our hearts, shift our prayers, keep believing & moving forward with expectation that He is in fact at work.For more encouragement in your prayer life check out:Episode 69: Praying in Faith WorshipI Won't Give UpConnectWebsiteInstagram God is closer than you think! Keep believing & praying friend!Support the show

03.01.2026 | Matthew 5:13–20 | Rev. Kent Woodrow

If you feel like God is distant… you're not alone. Many Christians assume that if they don't feel the Holy Spirit, God must not be near. But that assumption isn't biblical. In this video, we look at Psalm 27, John 15, and the covenant promise of God's presence — even in seasons of spiritual dryness.

There is often a gap between the moment the hurt arrives and the moment Jesus shows up. The grief, the loss, the unanswered prayer — all of it unfolds while we wait. And waiting can feel like absence. Like neglect. Like God is taking His time… just because.Martha knew that feeling well. She had seen Jesus heal the sick, restore the broken, and perform miracles that defied reason. So when her brother Lazarus became ill, she expected the same response. Instead, Jesus arrived after the funeral. After the tears. After hope had already been buried.John 11 reminds us that delay is not denial — but it doesn't soften the pain of the delay. Martha's heartbreak was real. Her question was honest. And Jesus did not rebuke her grief. He stepped into it.In this story, Lazarus rises. But the harder question lingers: what if your situation doesn't?What if the thing you prayed would live… dies?What if healing doesn't come the way you imagined?What if Jesus still shows up — but not in time to change the outcome you wanted?Before the Savior comes, faith is tested. Not in the miracle, but in the waiting. Not in the resurrection, but in the trust that His ways are higher, His thoughts are wiser, and His love remains — even when the ending doesn't look like resurrection.Can we trust His sovereignty when we don't understand His timing?Can we trust His love when the story doesn't resolve how we hoped?Can we trust that He is still good — even then?Because sometimes faith isn't believing God can raise the dead.It's believing He is still God when He doesn't.Reference Scripture:John 11:1-44Support the show

By Ken Loucks - What does it actually mean to “have the mind of Christ”? In this message, we walk through Scripture to see how God thinks — in terms of purpose, law, family, truth, and mercy — and why that matters for everyday decisions. This is not abstract theology; it is practical thinking that affects how we

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Why Is This Happening To Me? | Christ For YouText: Genesis 3:19; 1 Corinthians 4:7 | Ash WednesdayWhen life hurts, do you put God on trial? When life goes well, do you take the credit? Have you prayed, “God, why is this happening to me?” like an accusation? Like you deserve better? Like God owes you answers?Ash Wednesday cuts you off. What do the ashes say about you? What do they silence? What do they expose? Are you dust? Mortal? A sinner? Then what is left to do but repent?Scripture presses harder: “What do you have that you did not receive?” Did you give yourself breath? Keep your heart beating? Hold your life together for one second? If you want “credit,” will you take it for what is truly yours: sin and the death it brought? And if suffering is not always tied to one specific sin, do you still see its root in the fall and the curse?Then the Gospel: Jesus takes what you earned, guilt, shame, curse, death, and bears it on the cross. Why was He forsaken? For you. What do you get instead? Forgiveness. Peace with God. Life. So where will you take your “why” now? Will you go looking for explanations, or will you go to Christ who gives Himself to sinners?Subscribe & Share:Spotify: Christ For YouPortuguês: Cristo Para VocêWebsite: ZionWG.orgLooking for a Lutheran Church near you?Support the preaching of God's Word

As you listen to this message, we pray it will feed your faith, and encourage you to trust God with all your heart.

If Love and Marriage go together like a horse and carriage, it's safe to say that a marriagewon't work without love. God's Word depicts a clear picture of what this kind of lovelooks and feels like. Let's learn about a love that can carry our marriages the distance.

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There are seasons of suffering that can make God feel distant—even when we know in our minds that He is real and faithful. This devotional acknowledges that painful experience: moments when anxiety, grief, fear, or spiritual dryness convince us that we’ve been left alone. David voiced these same feelings in Psalm 22 as he faced enemies, isolation, and distress. Yet even in his desperation, David still cried out to God as his strength and help, showing us that feeling abandoned isn’t the same as being abandoned. One of the key truths in today’s devotional is that when God feels far away, the distance is not on His side. God does not leave His people. He remains constant, faithful, and present—yesterday, today, and forever. Often, the shift happens in us: sin, distraction, discouragement, or the slow drift away from prayer and Scripture can make us feel spiritually numb. But even then, God remains ready to forgive, restore, and draw us back close when we turn to Him. So what do we do when we recognize we’ve drifted? We return. We pray. We open His Word again. We choose faith over feelings. Like any relationship, closeness grows through communication, time, and trust. And the devotional reminds us that God’s love is proven—not only by what we feel, but by what He has already done through Jesus Christ. When you can’t sense His presence, you can still anchor yourself in His promises. God is not far away. He is near, attentive, and ready to strengthen you in the middle of deep suffering. Main Takeaways Feeling like God is far away does not mean He has abandoned you. God’s presence is constant—even when your emotions suggest otherwise. Spiritual distance often happens when we drift from prayer, confession, and Scripture. Faith is not based on feelings; it’s rooted in God’s unchanging promises. Drawing close to God through prayer and His Word restores confidence and clarity. Today’s Bible Verse: Psalm 22:19 Your Daily Prayer Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer: “I dismiss my feelings and trust with faith that you are near to me… Restore my faith, dear Lord.” You can read the full prayer and devotional at the links below. Looking for more daily encouragement and faith-filled content? LifeAudio – Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com Crosswalk – Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.