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Pastor Luke Simmons & Pastor Seth Troutt continue their insightful series on the Book of Job, delivering a unique co-taught message. In the second sermon of the series, they delve into the dialogue between Job and his friends, revealing the complexities of suffering and friendship.The pastors discuss:The initial setup and their personal connection to JobJob's three rounds of dialogue with his friends: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, and the arguments they presentJob's responses demonstrating his unwavering integrity and desire for God's presenceThe need for honest processing of pain combined with the fear of the LordThe introduction of the mysterious character Elihu and the anticipation of a true mediatorHow this prefigures the ultimate comfort and friendship found in Jesus ChristJoin them to discover how Job's story helps lay a foundation of wisdom and faithfulness for when suffering arises. Don't miss the concluding connection to communion and the solace offered by Jesus, the ultimate friend.00:00 - Introduction06:13 - Job's Three Friends18:22 - Anchor 1: I haven't gone astray20:17 - Anchor 2: I want God but he's distant22:28 - Anchor 3: God did this26:20 - Anchor 4: Fearing God is wisdom29:51 - Job's Mediator?34:57 - Jesus is a True Friend**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

A @Christadelphians Video: You call me master and LordThe purpose of this presentation is to explore the way the Lord Jesus Christ is referred to throughout the New Testament, this exploration was stimulated by the realisation that over recent decades the Lord Jesus Christ has been 'demoted' to simple ‘Jesus” both in general reference to our Lord in talks and also in the closing of prayers where instead of the specified formula asking all things in the “name of Lord Jesus Christ” the singular name Jesus is used instead. In some cases simply a reference to “in your son's name” is considered a suitable way to close a pray and has become popular. We propose that this casualisation of our Lord's name is part of a general trend across a number of areas of Christian practise. The thoughts we propose in this talk are meant as discussion points rather than absolute dogmatic assertions, however, it is our conviction that the popular way the Lord is referred to these days does not reflect the teaching of scripture on the subject, minimises his work and diminishes his status which was dearly through his life and death. If our argument is faulty in a particular detail, we welcome feedback. To his disciples jesus was master and Lord titles which He acknowledged were appropriate, almighty God designated Jesus as both Lord and Christ a position attained by his sinless life, obedience to death resulting in his resurrection and ascension to the right hand of his father and yet to many today he is simply Jesus, is this appropriate?# SummaryThis PRESENTATION explores the significance of how the Lord Jesus Christ is referred to in the scriptures compared to contemporary usage. It argues that the casual reference to Jesus, often simply as "Jesus," lacks the respect and reverence found in biblical texts. The speaker emphasises the importance of using appropriate titles, such as "Lord" and "Master," to honour Jesus and maintain the dignity of the relationship between believers and Christ, especially in prayer.# Highlights-

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius, Bri, and one of our Life Group Leaders, Mina, discuss:How to extend grace to someone without letting their past limit youThe easiest way to help people walk into their potentialHow to look at your life in the light of the Gospel instead of comparing yourself to other peopleThe different ways to hear from GodHow to maintain a deep reverence for the BibleWhy you shouldn't ignore nudges from the LordThe story of Ananias and Saul in Acts 9How your testimony is not about you

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Bri discuss:Rejecting the Lord whether with words or actionsHow God uses rock bottom to draw us to HimHow you can learn from the testimonies of othersWhat God is teaching them through His WordHow you can do more in less time when you REST in the LordThe sweetness of obedience

In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Bri sit down and discuss:what's wrong if you feel like “following Jesus” isn't “working”questions you can journal about if you have a hard heart towards the Lordthe one fruit of the spirit that is ESSENTIAL when sharing Jesus with someone that has a hard heartwhere to start if you're looking for Biblical discipleshiphow you can have hope if you find yourself choosing things over God

En este episodio continuamos con la historia de Arca de Noé - Noah's Ark. Aprende Inglés y alaba a Nuestro Padre. ¡Canta, aprende, diviertete y alaba a Dios! LyricsThe Lord said to NoahThere's going to be a floody, floodyLord said to NoahThere's going to be a floody, floodyGet those children out of the muddy, muddyChildren of the LordThe Lord told NoahTo built him an arky, arkyLord told NoahTo built him an arky, arkyBuild it out of hickory barky, barkyChildren of the LordThe animals, the animalsThey came in by twosies, twosiesAnimals, the animalsThey came in by twosies, twosiesElephants and kangaroosies roosiesChildren of the LordSo rise and shineAnd give God the glory, gloryRise and shineAnd give God the glory, gloryRise and shine, and give God the glory, gloryChildren of the lord

Introduction:The Catholic Church is about two thousand years old. Over those two millenia, different liturgical feasts have come and gone. There are two modern feast days in the Church today which are not well understood and which have an interesting history. That is what we will be looking at today! What is the Epiphany? And what is the Baptism of the Lord?What is the Epiphany?Epiphany comes to us from the Eastern Church where sources suggest that it is the same festival as Christmas (Christ's Nativity). Some in the Early Church celebrated Christmas on January 6, but most celebrated it on December 25. The celebration of the magi being led by a star was also in the mix. What is really interesting though is what Epiphany came to mean. As I mentioned, some celebrated the birth of Jesus and there are discrepancies about what it was called. Some sources call it the Theophany. That's a very interesting thing because St. Hippolytus writes about the eis ta hagia theophaneia (Greek: for the holy theophany) in reference to someone about to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Others still, on January 6, commemorate the miracle of Jesus changing the water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana. Others attributed the feast of the Theophany as marking the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Still others marked it as a day to remember the Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor. Today, the East tends to focus on the Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan on Epiphany and the West tends to concentrate on the mystery of the Magi. Another interesting link between the East and the West was the water blessed on this great feast. In the East (including Eastern Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholicism today), the service of Theophany includes the Great Blessing of Water. This inspired the blessing of Epiphany water in the West, which was adopted and included in the Roman Ritual in 1890. If you are interested in seeing the full text of this blessing, a parish of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest has a handy PDF. There is also a blessing of the home that can be done by lay people. It utilizes chalk that has been blessed by the priest at the parish and then taken home. If a priest can be present, this is preferred, but is not always logistically possible in a large parish. At any rate, each room of the house is blessed with holy water and then the exterior doorway is marked with the blessed chalk. The prayer is:“Blessed be this doorway. May all who come to our home this year rejoice to find Christ living among us as we welcome them with respect and kindness. May all our comings and goings be under the seal of God's loving care. May we seek and serve, in everyone we meet, Jesus, Who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.”Meanwhile, the door is inscribed with the chalk with the year and the letters C, M, and B, with crosses in between each part: 20 + C + M + B + 24The first and last numbers are the current year, marking the entire year for Christ. The letters have two meanings. First, the C, M, and B, stand for the traditional names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. But it also stands for the Latin blessing: Christus Mansionem Benedicat (Latin: Christ, bless this house).These long held and beloved devotionals and sacramentals of the Epiphany chalk and water give us a sense of how ancient this celebration is. In so doing, our houses become sacramentals and we show our love for the Lord. Unlike the violent and despicable King Herod, we welcome the Christ child into our home with open arms. If you are really interested in the History of the feast and how it appears in various Missals and Sacramentaries, I would recommend the Catholic Encyclopedia article on New Advent entitled “Epiphany.”So, what is the Epiphany / Theophany? An epiphany, in terms of definition, is a sudden realization. The Greek phainein means to cause to appear or show. Theophany is the combination of the word epiphany with the Greek word theos meaning God. So, a theophany is a sudden realization, or a better word might be manifestation, of God in glory. Rather than attempting to figure out what exactly we ought to mark this Epiphany, I think it would be fruitful to walk through the various moments in the life of Christ that have historically been associated with the Epiphany, these various theophanies. Appearance of the MagiIn the Gospel of Matthew, we see the magi visiting the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem. Magi comes from the Greek word mangos which was associated with a priestly caste from Persia. These wise men were well versed in reading the meaning of the stars (astrology) and interpreting dreams. Astrology was something which all of the ancients paid attention to and while the stars do not influence the course of things as the ancients thought, God can still use them to signal major events. The position of the stars and planets coincided with the natural movements of the Earth and the seasons; so, reading the stars was a wealth of information for those who knew what they were looking at. The Magi from the East were wealthy and possibly royal Gentiles and came to request an audience with King Herod. They had seen signs in the stars associated with Jupiter - the king of the planets - and came to meet this new king. Herod was taken aback by this news of a new king, as he had not recently fathered a baby son. The magi likely consulted with the scribes and chief priests and were pointed towards Behtlehem. In Micah 5:2, there is a clear indication that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. This is where the Theophany comes in. The magi come before the newborn king: Jesus. They present him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold because He is a king. Frankincense because He is the priestly mediator between God and man. And myrrh because He would suffer and die for the sins of man. The magi reveals the glory of the Messiah, the God-man, who came into the world to save the Jews and the Gentiles alike. The presence of the Gentile dignitaries kneeling before the Christ child makes it clear that God is manifesting Himself to all the nations and not just the Jews. And the presents, the gifts, of these wise men manifest the reality of the God-man as priest, prophet, and king. For more on the magi and what may have led them from the East, I warmly recommend the “Mysteries of the Magi” article on JimmyAkin.com. Miracle at the Wedding Feast of CanaOn to the next Theophany: the Miracle at the Wedding Feast of Cana. Jesus reveals who He is and shows the power of God by working His first public miracle. The second Chapter of John's Gospel recounts:“On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.' And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.' His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.'Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water.' And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, ‘Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.' So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.' This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.”There is so much to say here! One thing that St. Augustine points out is that the Son, when He was with the Father, instituted marriage. And, yet, here He is coming to a wedding. (cf. Catena Aurea) What a gift that is, in and of itself. One of the curious parts of this manifestation of God's glory is when Jesus answers His mother saying: “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” Of course, Jesus is never disrespectful to the Blessed Mother. The Church Fathers saw Jesus calling Mary “Woman” as a reference to her role as the New Eve, the Mother of all the living. The “hour” to which Jesus is referring is His death. He knew that He still had yet to call the disciples, proclaim the Kingdom, do miracles, declare His divinity in word and deed, and then show the humility of God in undergoing the daily sufferings of humanity. In obedience to His mother, He nonetheless worked His first public miracle, thus beginning the time of His hour. But as St. Augustine points out, our Lord claims the reality later in John's Gospel that He has the power to lay His life down and the power to take it up again. (cf. Jn 10:18) So, it is not that His manifestation of divine power will start some sort of fated countdown - rather it was that He did not think it was expedient to show His power in this way.As St. John Chrysostom points out: “Although He had said, Mine hour is not yet come, He afterwards did what His mother told Him, in order to shew plainly, that He was not under subjection to the hour.” (Catena Aurea) Yet, He also showed honor to His mother in performing the miracle. At any rate, this miracle was not a mere manipulation. It was not a magic trick or an illusion. Instead, as Alcuin of York put it: “He was the King of glory, and changed the elements because He was their Lord.” (ibid.)There is much more that is revealed in this miracle. But this will suffice for now. Jesus is the Lord of heaven and earth. He is the Son of God. And in His first public miracle, we see a true Theophany. What should our response be? None other than what our Blessed Mother says: “Do whatever He tells you.”Baptism of Jesus in the JordanThe next Theophany is the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. To prepare for the kingdom of Heaven, St. John the Baptist called people to repentance, to turn away from their sins. He did this by baptizing people in the Jordan River. This baptism was purely symbolic and not to be confused with the Sacrament of Baptism. People came from all Judea and all the region around the Jordan river to hear John preach. Even the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes came out to hear John preach, confess their sins, and be baptized. John's was a voice crying in the desert to prepare the way of the Lord. Of course, Jesus had no need of being baptized. He was sinless and is God. So, what is happening here? The Catechism does a beautiful job of explaining:“The baptism of Jesus is on his part the acceptance and inauguration of his mission as God's suffering Servant. He allows himself to be numbered among sinners; he is already ‘the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.' Already he is anticipating the ‘baptism' of his bloody death. Already he is coming to ‘fulfill all righteousness, ‘that is, he is submitting himself entirely to his Father's will: out of love he consents to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins. The Father's voice responds to the Son's acceptance, proclaiming his entire delight in his Son. The Spirit whom Jesus possessed in fullness from his conception comes to ‘rest on him.' Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all mankind. At his baptism ‘the heavens were opened' - the heavens that Adam's sin had closed - and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Spirit, a prelude to the new creation.” (CCC 536)Pope Benedict XVI, in his book Jesus of Nazareth, points out the symbolism as well of Jesus entering into the waters of the Jordan River as He would one day enter into death and the tomb. And His rising from the water was like His Resurrection to come. We still hold to this theological reality in our own Sacrament of Baptism: we die with Christ and we rise with Christ a new creation. Jesus' public life begins when He is baptized by John in the Jordan River. We say that this is a Theophany because Jesus is revealed to be the Lamb of God by John: the Messiah of Israel and the Son of God. But more than that, when the baptism happens, the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, comes upon Jesus and the voice of the Father from Heaven proclaims: “This is my beloved Son.” Here, then, we have a full Theophany of all three Persons of the Blessed Trinity. Transfiguration of the LordThe final Theophany we will quickly review is the Transfiguration of the Lord. In St. Mark's Gospel, we hear:“And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter said to Jesus, ‘Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.' For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, ‘This is my beloved Son; listen to him.' And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only.And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead might mean. And they asked him, ‘Why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?' And he said to them, ‘Elijah does come first to restore all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt? But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him.'” (Mk 9:2–13)He revealed Himself first in a stable in Bethlehem, in lowly stature. God Almighty condescended to share in our humanity, the model of perfect humility. He revealed Himself at a wedding party, who is Himself the Bridegroom of the Church. He revealed Himself in the waters of the Jordan; He sanctified the waters of the world - a clearly meaningful gesture considering how important water is to us as humans. Now, He reveals His glory on a lofty mountaintop. He did not transfigure His features because the Apostles still recognized Him but an ineffable brightness was added. He brings with Him two people: Moses and Elijah. Moses is the representative of the whole Law and Elijah represents all the Prophets. Jesus is the embodiment of the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. As in each Theophany, the mission of Jesus is revealed. He is the Incarnate Word who came to redeem our fallen humanity. His “hour” begins with His first public miracle - the hour of His passion, death, and resurrection. The Baptism in the Jordan River reveals His public ministry and that He is the Messiah. Pope Benedict XVI reminds us, too, that: “The mystery of the Transfiguration must not be separated from the context of the path Jesus is following. He is now decisively oriented to fulfilling his mission, knowing all too well that to arrive at the Resurrection he must pass through the Passion and death on the Cross. He had spoken openly of this to his disciples; but they did not understand, on the contrary they rejected this prospect because they were not reasoning in accordance with God, but in accordance with men (cf. Mt 16:23).” (Benedict XVI, Angelus, March 4, 2012)The “folly of the Cross” is coming and Jesus wants to prepare Peter, James, and John to make their way the forested thickness of the passion and death. The light showing forth from Jesus on the mountain was not added from without; as God, He had the divine light within Him already. He was further revealing Himself to His closest friends. Besides the light, we also hear the voice of the Father echo the words from the Jordan River: “This is my beloved Son.” But He adds: “Listen to Him.” What in the World is a Theophany?So, what is a Theophany? It is a sudden manifestation of God in His glory, power, humility, truth, and grace. God reveals Himself and the mission of the Son to us throughout the Gospels. We must seek to place ourselves in these moments. In the Sacred Liturgy, in particular, we can do this by God's grace. In the Mass, we step outside of space and time and the mundane in a mystical way. We enter into a foretaste of heavenly glory, but Jesus as our High Priest also makes present these past moments of majestic revelation afresh in the Holy Mass. At the Epiphany, we are celebrating the arrival of the magi to adore the Christ child, and standing astounded with the chief steward of the feast at the wedding in Cana, and standing by the waters of the Jordan River seeing the Holy Spirit descend and the voice of the Father resound, and standing dazzled by the transfiguration of the Lord. It can be overwhelming to hold so many things in our mind at once. But thankfully, Holy Mother Church has given space to do so over the years. In the Latin Rite, we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on January 6 or the closest Sunday in the United States - in 2024, for example, it is on Sunday, January 7. In 1955, Pope Pius XII separated out Baptism of the Lord as a distinct feast. This was celebrated on January 13 for some time but is now kept as the first Sunday after Epiphany or, if Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday in a particular country, then Baptism of the Lord is celebrated on the Monday after. The Wedding Feast at Cana comes up in the Gospel readings on January 7 for daily Mass and on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time in Year C. And the Transfiguration is celebrated on August 6, which allows us to remember the link to the other three theophanies half a year later. Please Consider DonatingIf you enjoy these episodes, if you've gotten anything out of Good Distinctions, if you enjoy the written articles that I put out and want to continue to see this channel grow, I need your help. It costs quite a bit of money to put this on. There's a lot of different software and equipment that it takes to make it happen well and properly. Please consider prayerfully donating. 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Grace and peace to yallWe hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving!Coming out of last weeks podcast of thanksgiving and praise, The Holy Spirit has prompted me to stay in this place of Praise.... As we move into the CHRISTmas season and the reality that Jesus is not only the reason for this season, But Jesus is the reason for all seasons...We touch on that today...The birth of Jesus Isaiah 9- Thank you LordThe new heart we receive through Him - Ezekial 36- Repent and receiveThe continued and growing grace in our life Ezekial 47- Going deeperLiving an abundant, flourishing life in Christ and what being blessed looks like Psalm 23This weeks podcast is Surrender and PraiseThanks for tuning in.Abundant blessings upon yallJeff and TamaraSupport the show

Homeschooled in a Traditional Catholic co-op, Anthony was given extreme guidance from a priest which has had negative long term ramifications. He explains the difference between traditional Catholicism and mainstream Catholicism and how one operates using common mind controls tactics. We also discuss themes of how purity culture can be damaging to men also, creating an unspoken dutiful contract between husband and wife. Click here to watch on YouTubeResource for SA statistics: https://www.rainn.org/statisticsFind Anthony on Social!IG: @tonyspurgin TikTok: @Anthonyspurgin5  Brief history of the Catholic church pre-Vatican 2Major changes in the Catholic church after Vatican 2 Anthony feels the mainstream Catholic church isn't a cultAnthony was put into a Catholic co-op homeschooling programAbout the priests who ran his traditional Catholic churchAnthony's high school homeschool experience at a Catholic churchCatholic apologetics he learned in schoolExtreme s*xual purity standards TW: Clergy directed self h@rmThe "marriage debt"How purity culture can cripple a young person's s*xualitySuffering for the LordThe distrust of psychiatric help & demon exorcismsTW: Su*c*de attemptSystems not peopleWhen his math stopped mathin' Emotional break and logical analysis = deconversionHow Anthony is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Surrender is a Lifestyle, Not a One-Time EventWhen you surrender your life to the Lord, you will notice it is not a one-time event. You don't just say a prayer or make a vow and it's done. It is a process, usually full of ups and downs, that may take some time to master. But even as a process, it must have a starting point. And that point recognizes who God is and your responsibility to yield to His lordship. Everything follows this first step.The seven steps of surrender are as follows (in Cliff Notes form):1. Recognize and embrace a truth greater than yourself (which is God and His lordship)2. Confess and repent of any known sin in your life3. Learn to die to yourself daily (or more often)4. Present yourself daily as a sacrifice to God5. Trust completely in God's sovereignty6. Rely on the Holy Spirit for daily guidance7. Keep your eyes fixed on JesusToday, we will look at the first step— the step where every springs from. And we will cover the subsequent steps in future broadcasts.The First Step in Surrendering Your Life to the LordThe journey of surrendering your life to God begins with one essential first step: recognizing God's complete lordship over everything— especially you.What does it mean to recognize God's lordship? It means understanding that He rightfully deserves your full allegiance, devotion, and obedience. As Revelation 4:11 declares, “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.”Since God created you and gave you life and breath itself, He deserves first place in every area of your existence. Recognizing Him as Lord means enthroning Him as the supreme ruler and focus of your life. It requires willingly choosing to dethrone anything else that has occupied that rightful place— relationships, career, wealth, success, self-interests, you name it. And the operative word is willingly. You must be willing. God will not force His lordship on you.Recognizing His lordship calls for an honest evaluation of who or what is currently on the throne of your heart and decisions. What do your priorities, schedule, entertainment choices, and bank statement reveal you worship? What consumes your thoughts and passions? Ask the Holy Spirit to bring conviction about any idolatry that may be hidden in your life. As J.C. Ryle wrote, “Where Christ rules in the heart, the whole course of a man's life will bear witness to the fact.”¹ If God rules your heart, your lifestyle will clearly reflect it. So, how is your lifestyle measuring up to your confession of Christ right now?Remember, this first step of surrender will lead you to reorder every area of your life— your plans, job, time, possessions, habits— and center them around God's priorities rather than self-centered pursuits. It will mean letting go of anything He calls you to release or change. And it will mean embracing a purpose defined by His eternal impact rather than your temporary comfort. But I think you already know that, don't you?Ultimately, recognizing God's lordship requires pursuing intimacy with Him like you may have never done before through heart-felt prayer, consistent reading of His Word, and obedience to Him as your highest aim, and not just an add-on for a temporary, spiritual high. He must become your supreme treasure and consuming passion.Surrendering requires submitting your life completely to His authority, which is something you give up to Him. But you receive so much more. As J.I. Packer reminds us, “He does not exploit our submission, but gives us glory, joy, peace, and fullness of life” only found in Him.² Our

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In this week's episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly sit down with one of our 5 for 5 speakers, Nico, and discuss:The connection between forgiveness and trusting in The LordThe difference between being convicted and being condemnedHow to be convicted in loveBeing bold with The LordWhat's happening at The BLOC this week:The 1st Saturday of each month is our Homeless Outreach at 8:00 AM.We start our Esther Bible Study Wednesday at 6:30 PM.Click this link to give to our Guatemala team

Are you curious about the relevance of the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy in our modern lives?Unraveling the layers of Deuteronomy, hosts Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston shed light on Moses' prophetic words, which foreshadowed Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross.  They explore the importance of remembering God, recognizing the significance of obedience preceding blessing, and fostering a loving relationship with God through Christ. Hosts also discuss how striving to keep the Mosaic Law perfectly is an impossible task without the intervention of Christ.Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the timeless truths within the book of Deuteronomy and discover how they can impact and resonate with our lives today.[00:04 - 09:30] Exploring Deuteronomy: Reflecting on Forgotten Truths and Harvard's EvolutionPastor Jeff Cranston expresses a personal affinity for Deuteronomy, considering it one of their favorite booksThe statement is made that truth and principle can be forgotten over time, prompting reflection and discussionPersonal examples are shared to illustrate how truths and principles learned in the past can fade from memory without consistent reinforcementPersonal examples are shared to illustrate how truths and principles learned in the past can fade from memory without consistent reinforcementThe historical context of Harvard's founding is explained, highlighting the need for trained clergy in the new coloniesThe evolution of Harvard's identity and departure from its original mission is discussed, emphasizing the potential forgetting of truth and principle over time[09:31 - 18:19] Deuteronomy: Reminding Israel of God's Law, Power, and PromisesMoses wrote the book of Deuteronomy to remind the new generation of Israelites about God's law, power, and past deeds before they entered the promised land.The name "Deuteronomy" comes from two Greek words meaning "second law," emphasizing that it is a review and reminder of the previous books of the PentateuchChapters 1-4 recap God's faithfulness, holiness, blessings, and warnings. Chapters 5-26 repeat the laws and commandments, promising blessings for obedience and curses for disobedienceChapters 27-34 focus on readiness for the future, with a theme of blessing and cursing. Moses commissions Joshua, records a song, blesses the tribes, and experiences his own death on Mount NeboImportant verses include Deuteronomy 4:2, emphasizing the importance of keeping God's commands without adding or subtracting from them, and Deuteronomy 6, which instructs parents to train their children in the ways of the LordThe book of Deuteronomy holds great importance for the second generation of Israelites as they prepare to enter the promised land under the leadership of Joshua, marking a significant transition for the entire nation[18:20 - 27:44] The Theological Tapestry of DeuteronomyIsrael's selection as a special people foreshadows Christ's choosing of believersReflecting on God's past acts provides hope for the futureBlessings flow from obedience and faithfulness to GodMoses passed the mantle to Joshua as he prophesied the coming of the Messiah and the Great CommissionQuote:    "A great way to keep going forward is to take some time to look back and see what God has done." - Pastor Jeff Cranston     Join the Conversation     We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.org.        Visit my website https://www.jeffc

In today's episode ...A god's reaction to the presence of the LORDThe eternal question: was it tumors or hemorrhoids?What happens when you don't take God's presence or justice seriouslyFind us online: Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter Robert Callahan - Substack | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Amanda Waldron - Website | Instagram | Twitter

When you share your faith with someone, do you expect to lead them to the Lord in that very first conversation? If you don't, do you feel like a failure? In this episode, Barry encourages you to look to God's timing and not your own. It may take minutes or it may take years to see someone come to faith. But we can learn to be patient and never stop loving others to move everyone, every day, closer to Jesus.Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Learn more about:What changes everything about sharing your faithThe average number of interactions it takes for someone to accept JesusWhen do most people come to the LordThe prosperity and persecution modelsThe number of years Barry spent witnessing to a famous car designer (and the result)Get resources to help ignite your faith and move everyone, every day closer to Jesus at  IgniteAmerica.com — including the Ignite America app (available on the App Store and Google Play), Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org, and more. Sign up to receive emails that will deliver practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration. 

Dr. Marla and Dr. Jonathan Behler discuss some personal ways their faith has been tested lately.https://graceintheshadowsor.org/drjonathan@graceintheshadowsor.org(251) 244-4645Information for this episode was taken from:WHEN YOUR FAITH GOES ON TRIALby James Merritthttps://knowledgeburrow.com/what-is-the-purpose-of-trials/https://biblereasons.com/reasons-for-trials/https://bible.org/article/gods-plan-salvationhttps://www.facebook.com/Grace-in-the-Shadows-109541368379527Praise You in This Storm - Lyrics - Casting CrownsI was sure by nowGod, You would have reached downAnd wiped our tears awayStepped in and saved the dayAnd once againI say, "A-men" and it's still rainin'But as the thunder rollsI barely hear Your whisper through the rain"I'm with you"And as Your mercy fallsI'll raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes awayAnd I'll praise You in this stormAnd I will lift my handsFor You are who You areNo matter where I amAnd every tear I've criedYou hold in Your handYou never left my sideAnd though my heart is tornI will praise You in this stormI remember when I stumbled in the windYou heard my cry, You raised me up againBut my strength is almost goneHow can I carry onIf I can't find You?But as the thunder rollsI barely hear Your whisper through the rain"I'm with you"And as Your mercy fallsI'll raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes awayAnd I'll praise You in this stormAnd I will lift my handsFor You are who You areNo matter where I amAnd every tear I've criedYou hold in Your handYou never left my sideAnd though my heart is tornI will praise You in this stormI lift my eyes unto the hillsWhere does my help come from?My help comes from the LordThe maker of heaven and earthI lift my eyes unto the hillsWhere does my help come from?My help comes from the LordThe maker of heaven and earth(I lift my eyes unto the hills)(Where does my help come from?)And I'll praise You in this stormAnd I will lift my handsFor You are who You areNo matter where I amEvery tear I've criedYou hold in Your handYou never left my sideThough my heart is tornI will praise You in this stormAnd though my heart is torn(Though my heart is torn)I'll praise You in this storm(Praise You in this storm)Source: MusixmatchSongwriters: Bernie Herms / John Mark HallPraise You In This Storm lyrics © Sony/atv Tree Publishing, Banahama Tunes, My Refuge Music, Word Music, Llchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YUGwUgBvTUBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

We're reaping the consequences of turning our backs on God and becoming a post-Christian nation. The only hope for America is turning our hearts back to God! The farther away we are from Him, the more we'll have chaos in our world. But when we get back to God — and lead others to the Lord — we can ignite revival in our nation. Listen in and be encouraged to share your faith!Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Learn more about:What happens if each one of us leads 9 people to the LordThe percentage of people who are unbelieversThe percentage of people who don't attend churchThe question everybody is asking about our cultureHow many days it would take to ignite revival in AmericaWhat to do if you want to have the time of your life for the rest of your lifeIgnite America Certified Statistics are unparalleled! They represent the consensus of three or more highly regarded research studies, compiled from thousands of hours of in-depth research on all church-related studies, by Dr. Doug Petersen, Oxford Center for Mission Studies. See the findings here: igniteamerica.com/ignite-certified-stats

What does having a call on your life look like? The simple answer to this question is to follow our discussion with Alvin J. Daniels III. Alvin took us on a phone both ride as he shared his journey with Christ                                                                            Growing up in the bodyAlvin is a preacher's kid who was baptized at the age of 9He was baptized rebaptized in 2015He did not understand commitment to giving his life to ChristWalking in the shadow of his fatherAlvin was trying to imitate his father's walk because he came from the streetsHe did was not privy to the streets but he wanted to have a storyHe wanted to be effective in his Christian journeyHe began sharing scripture on the streetsAlvin began looking like everyone elseHe wanted people to know he was not soft Alvin got sucked in with the crowd He began going to jail and get into toxic relationshipsRecommitment to ChristHe was 24 when he recommitted his life to ChristAlvin had to get alone in order to hear from the LordThe way to salvation:Hear: Romans 10:17Believe: Hebrews 11:6Repent: Acts 17:30-31Confess: Matthew 10:32Be Baptized: Mark 16:15-16Be faithful unto death: Revelation 2:10A Call to SalvationSupport the show

In this episode, you'll also hear:How Kevin came to recognize his call to write for the LordThe characteristics of good leadership and how to raise up excellent leadersThree major components of success – no matter what “success” means to you personallyHow to find and maintain a balance between ministry and businessKevin's advice for the author who wants to believe their dreams are possible, but isn't sure how to make them happenWhen most people think of making money as a Christian author, they think exclusively of writing and publishing a paperback book, or maybe an ebook. But while these are certainly great options, they are by no means the only ways to make money as an author. In fact, there are a number of different ways that you may not have considered. Opportunities abound for those that are willing to put in the work, and if you recognize and pursue these opportunities, you can increase your impact, influence, and income substantially. So what are these opportunities, and where can you find them? Kevin Johnson had those same questions, and with God's help, he has been able to accomplish truly inspiring things. And, as a leadership expert, he has the words to help you figure out how to move forward. So grab your pen and paper, take some notes – and most importantly, take action. The Call to Write for the LordKevin was working for the federal government when he started to feel God's call on his life. He describes it as a sort of pull, a strong desire to preach God's word. But it took some time before that call was confirmed. During that time, Kevin started writing articles related to his government work, and those articles started getting national attention. Then, when a high-ranking official read one of his articles and asked him to testify before Congress on a pending bill, Kevin realized that his writing was truly making a difference. So, in response, he decided to use that talent for the Lord. From there, Kevin set off on his writing journey by self-publishing his first book, Give God the Glory!, and establishing his own business, appropriately named Writing for the Lord Ministries. “I did it myself,” Kevin recalls. “I didn't know any other authors, didn't have a mentor, didn't have an agent – didn't know anything about it, other than I just wanted people to understand and acknowledge that God Almighty loves us, and He has a plan and purpose for us. And that's literally how my writing journey got started.” A few months after attending his first writer's conference, Kevin was contacted by a Christian distributor who saw potential in his book and wanted to distribute it to Christian bookstores around the country. “And the rest,” as Kevin says, “is history.” Now, 20 years later, both the book and Kevin's relationship with the company's then-CEO are still going strong. Raising the Next Generation of LeadersKevin knows he's not alone. Others are also experiencing that same pull from God, calling them to step into something bigger than they can imagine. That's why his ministry is all about helping leaders step into their potential. “I learned a long time ago, it's about serving people,” Kevin explains. “I'm a firm believer in the fact that God created us to serve people. That's where true fulfillment comes. All of us are so fulfilled when we do something good for somebody else – not out of obligation, but because it's genuine, it's coming from the heart.”Now that he's retired, Kevin says he spends roughly 95% of his waking hours finding ways to serve others. As a result, through his ministry and business, he's able to share his experience and observations with the next generation of leaders, and raise them up to make a positive difference in the world. Kevin has personally seen examples of both good and bad leadership in the workplace and even in the church. Now, he feels compelled to impart that knowledge to up-and-coming leaders, and also to continue learning himself, because, in his own words, “leaders are learners.” Through this ministry, Kevin has found satisfaction and fulfillment like never before. “It's been a phenomenal journey,” he says. “As you can see, I'm still smiling. I love what I do. And I think that's where we're trying to get people to: we want people to love what they do. Because it's work, but it doesn't feel like work when you're serving people. And you're going to bed every night fulfilled, and you're waking up, and you're ready to go. And that's what it's all about.”The Mark of True LeadershipWhen it comes to understanding what qualities make for good leadership, Kevin points to a previous supervisor who presented him with an example of very poor leadership instead. “Interestingly enough,” he says, “when I think back on all of the good supervisors that I had, and the good leaders and the good bosses – which were many – I don't necessarily remember all of what they did. I just remember that they did a great job. But I remember the bad ones.”A big part of what Kevin wants future leaders to understand is that their words and actions matter. How we treat people directly impacts how they feel about themselves – and causing people to feel bad about themselves, according to Kevin, can have lifelong repercussions, physically and mentally. “We want leaders to understand the importance of value and care, respect, honor, and being a person of value that adds value to other people,” Kevin says. “And we don't get this in school. it has to be taught outside of the boundaries of school.” And because he believes good leadership must be intentionally taught, he's committed to teaching it, even to people who may not consider themselves leaders – because leadership as Kevin sees it is all about how you interact and communicate with others. Focus, Perseverance, HumilityIf you aspire to do as Kevin has done – to go from being a published author to turning your call into a full-fledged business with more avenues of success beyond just books – Kevin identifies two things you'll need: perseverance and focus.“You and I have to have a ‘stick-to-it-ness,'” Kevin explains. “We have to be committed, dedicated, and we have to persevere, to continue on that straight and narrow path. But, equally important, you have to be focused, because no one message, or no one book, is for everybody. You have to be focused on a particular audience.” For Kevin, that audience includes people in leadership positions ranging from federal and state government to the church to select corporations. But he adds that focus isn't just about a specific audience – it's also about how you make yourself available to your audience, how you present yourself through your craft, and how you personally define success.For some, focusing on success means charging top dollar for every speaking engagement, flying exclusively first class, putting out dozens of best-selling books, and accruing millions of social media followers. For Kevin, it means serving the people who need his message – and being perfectly happy flying coach to get there – cultivating a happy marriage, and raising responsible sons. Whatever your definition of success may be, Kevin's story shows us that the way to get there is to clearly identify who you can serve the best – that's your target audience – and to recognize areas of opportunity to provide what that audience needs. Those opportunities are out there. So the question to ask yourself is: Am I recognizing them? And am I pursuing them?“That's why I use the word focus,” Kevin says. “You and I have to be very, very focused as we execute and implement the plan. Because our message, as good as it is, is not for everybody. It's not going to land in everybody's lap. But once you identify that target market, and that audience that specifically has a thirst and hunger for your message, it's literally limitless.” Finally, Kevin adds one more important quality that contributes to success: humility. Of course, a successful business must make sales, and sales require you to tell others about what you have to offer. But that can certainly be done with humility, trusting in God rather than yourself to open up the doors of opportunity. Ministry vs. IndustryMany Christian authors see their work as strictly ministry. And because it's a ministry, they're not concerned with how much they earn from it, and they may even feel uncomfortable talking about money or charging for their work. On the other end of the spectrum, however, many Christian authors view their work as a for-profit business. As such, they are shooting for specific income goals, believing that if God enables them to reach those goals, they can use some of the overflow to open up doors and bless others. Kevin identifies these two spheres as “ministry” and “industry,” and while he does identify a fine line between them, he also believes in keeping a balance of both. “I'm a firm believer that as a business owner, it's God Almighty who puts us in a position to earn wealth,” Kevin explains. “That's scriptural. As long as we keep it in context, and we do the right things with the financial resources that He blesses us with... I think it's perfectly fine for those of us that understand Scripture and live it to make ourselves available for folks in the secular world who are hungry and who never get it while they're at work. But just make sure that there's a good balance between what we're doing to promote ministry work and what we're doing with industry.” Kevin maintains that balance by setting boundaries around who he will and won't do business with. Whether he has to turn down a company that sells products that don't align with his principles or church leaders who aren't operating in integrity, Kevin makes it a point to avoid any appearance of evil in his business dealings. Furthermore, operating in integrity and humble leadership as an author and business owner yourself means doing your due diligence and researching the opportunities that appear and the plans that you make, to ensure you set out on the right path to take full advantage of the increase God provides. “Focus is all about delivering in a very outstanding way to every customer that you serve,” Kevin says. “So as an author, your customers are the book buyers. Make sure you're giving them an excellent product to read, because they will help you then to sell those books exponentially.”Get Out of Your Own WayAs you work to put it all together – leadership, focus, perseverance, constant learning, humility, and integrity – don't be afraid to reach for the impossible. As Kevin says, “Go ahead and pursue those goals, dreams, and aspirations, because you own them. They belong to you. And nobody can really stop you, but you.”That's an important reminder, because sometimes we can see ourselves as too small, and so we don't pursue what God has said we can accomplish. In those instances, it's not other people who are saying we can't do it – we're seeing ourselves that way. And that means we're stopping ourselves. But if we can get out of our own way, so to speak, God can empower us to do truly great things. Another simple way you can remove obstacles out of your own path is to make it easy for people to find you online. Kevin recommends purchasing a URL that is your own name, so your website will be very easy to find and to identify as yours. Kevin thinks of all this background work as planting seeds. And he's had enough personal experience to say with confidence that God does indeed cause those seeds to grow into something way bigger than he could have imagined – and does so way faster than he could have hoped. Surround Yourself with Like-Minded PeopleNow, after many years of planting seeds, Kevin is in a place of leadership and influence, where he can see and harvest the fruits of his labor. But maybe you're not there yet. Maybe you want to believe it's possible, but you're struggling, either because others aren't supporting you or because your own perception of yourself is getting in your way. If that's you, Kevin advises that you surround yourself with like-minded people who can encourage and lift you up. “The naysayers will do just that – they not only don't believe in your dream, but they don't believe that you have what it takes to fulfill that dream. If you flip that, and your sphere of influence are people who are like-minded, then you're constantly building each other up. And then, before you know it, you are well on your way.”Not sure where to find those like-minded people? Check out the Christian Authors Network community on Facebook. There you'll find fellowship, encouragement, guidance, and more to help you along the way, no matter where you are in your author journey.  BIOKevin Wayne Johnson has taken up the task of developing individual and organizational operating excellence as his life's mission. He coaches in order to coax audiences to live out their gifts and awaken their potential. Johnson provides organizations, and the people who work within them, with the tools to forge effective personal and interpersonal communication. He delivers training on the elements of dynamic relationships, to equip teams with the attitudes and attributes needed to develop individuals into leaders. He does so through motivating workshops, interactive seminars, insightful keynote speeches and compassionate coaching – all to encourage personal and professional growth within the federal & state government, corporations, non-profits, including churches, and academia. Johnson is the Founder, Chief Visionary and Chief Executive Officer of The Johnson Leadership Group, LLC, and an Independent certified coach, mentor, trainer and speaker with the nationally recognized John Maxwell Team, where he leads learning experiences that are tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience to help maximize efficiency, growth, awareness and effectiveness. Johnson lives in Clarksville, Maryland with his wife of 28 years, Gail, and together, raised three sons - Kevin, Christopher, and Cameron. GET CONNECTEDWebsite: www.kevinwaynejohnson.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/writingforthelordTwitter: www.twitter.com/writing4thelordFacebook: www.facebook.com/kevinwaynejohnsonpage

Be Zealous for the Truth Series, Episode 82 Peter 3:10-18What is the coming day of the Lord? Events prior to the Coming Day of the LordThe three things that happen on the Day of the Lord

What does having a call on your life look like? The simple answer to this question is to follow our discussion with Kim Cleveland. Kim is the founder of  The Wife University, she is a divorcee that has made her business to help single women and wives to be that good thing.Raise by single mother and grandparentsLived with grandparents for 6 years of her life Went to church with her grandparents and had the church influenceShe felt lost and wanted to understand her purposeCrying of her SpiritMarried and still not feeling her purpose  She was longing for more and felt emptyKim got baptized and was on fire for the LordThe transformation and the devilKim's husband was on deployment when she was baptized Her husband was Hindu and she was Christian  There marriage was struggling due to their different beliefs The Wilderness was a struggleKim was able to bring her home to ChristBoth her marriage and her mom's marriage failed due to their beliefsThe Hindu community believed they should marry in their communityThe way to salvation:Hear: Romans 10:17Believe: Hebrews 11:6Repent: Acts 17:30-31Confess: Matthew 10:32Be Baptized: Mark 16:15-16Be faithful unto death: Revelation 2:10 A Call to SalvationSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CalledbyGod)

Psalm 13:1-2 How long, O LORD??This psalm is a classic example of a psalm of lament. "How long" is asked 4 times with the questions surrounding it intensifying. 13:3-4 Rescue me now13:5-6 I will praise the LORDThe psalms of individual lament usually end in praise and the praise at the end of the psalm answers the plea expressed earlier in the Psalm. 

Several weeks ago I mentioned I often read the hymns of the church devotionally. I find them to be a great source of inspiration as they extol the majesty and glory of the Lord, or as they affirm the faithfulness of the Lord as we face the challenges of life. Today I want to share one of the many hymns which has spoken to me. OWORSHIP THE KING. Lyrics by Robert Grant (1780 - 1838) This hymn is basedon a free paraphrase of Psalm 104:1-13, 24-33. As I read these lyrics listenfor... The call to worshipThe declaration of the attributes of the LordThe affirmation of the care and provision the Lord lavishes on usThe dimensions of God's relationship with his creation. 1. O worship the King, all glorious above,O gratefully sing God's power and God's love;our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.2. O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace,whose robe is the light, whose canopy space,whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm.3. The earth with its store of wonders untold,Almighty, thy power hath founded of old;hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree,and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.4. Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.5. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.I pray you are encouraged today by the lyrics of this beautiful hymn.

What does having a call on your life look like? The simple answer to this question is to follow the discussion between host Nicson Silvanie and co-host Adnie Gaudin regarding Noah within Genesis 8:1-4.The Lord God remembers Noah, his family, and all the animalsLord God did not forget Noah and all those with him, He knew it was time to stop the rainThe Ark rested on Mount AraratMount Ararat is a sacred space and a place of safetyGod settled them on the mountain to give them a birds-eye view of what is going on in the valleyNoah opens the window of the ArkNoah sends a raven out first but he never comes back to the ArkRavens are scavengers and he saw a whole lot of food on the groundNoah sends a dove and she comes back to him he sends her out 3 times after waiting 7 days each timeThe second time she came back with an olive branch in her mouth, this signifies peace and harmonyThe beauty of the DoveThe dove is a messenger for NoahWhen Christ was baptized the Spirit descended like a dove on HimWe have to be like the dove and be the messengers of the LordThe way to salvation:Hear: Romans 10:17Believe: Hebrews 11:6Repent: Acts 17:30-31Confess: Matthew 10:32Be Baptized: Mark 16:15-16Be faithful unto death: Revelation 2:10Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CalledbyGod)

What does having a call on your life look like? The simple answer to this question is to follow our discussion with Reuben Johnson. He took us on his trip as a Prodigal Son being called by God.Reuben took us on a walk of his past and present by taking us through his memories.Grew up in the church of Christ and had no other teaching than walking with the LORDGrew up in the church (mom, grandmother, great grandmother, grandfather, etc)The family did everything revolving around the churchDad not in the body of ChristHis dad would go on and off with his family, but the attitude of the members turned me offMinistering to his dadHelping mom by lay out dad’s suitHe and his mom had to be the example his father needed as ChristianHis dad loves how he is raising his children in the admonition of the LordHis children would call their grandad and tell him how service was Falling off as a ChristianHis mom did not fall off, but she took a route that was not so repetitive Reuben starting venturing out as a youth Reub on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat (doing him)Lost everything while in CollegeBecame Baptist because he attended an HBCU that had Baptist principlesMarried his best friendMet his wife his junior year of collegeHis wife (back bone and rib) was a PK and would not get involved with him until he got his spiritual life togetherShe held him accountable regarding his walk with the LordThe way to salvation:Hear: Romans 10:17Believe: Hebrews 11:6Repent: Acts 17:30-31Confess: Matthew 10:32Be Baptized: Mark 16:15-16Be faithful unto death: Revelation 2:10Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CalledbyGod)

The Middle EastIsrael retaliation for Hamas/Iran rocket launches in the Golan Heights  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxWQTBc50Nk, https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israel-strikes-iranian-syrian-targets-in-response-to-exposed-ieds-6494450Ezekiel 38-39The scenarioPrecedes Daniel's 70th Week(?)A coordinated attack by Israel's surrounding neighbors (Iran & proxies, Turkey, Ethiopia, Libya, possibly a number of some of the former Iron Curtain countries of Eastern Europe), led by Russia/Magog and her Premier/GogGod will drive them back to demonstrate to the nations, and to His own people that He is the LordThe conflict may be ended through a local nuclear exchange (Ezek. 39:9-16 may allude to this?Global UnityThe Great Reseta Fourth Industrial Revolution, calling for sweeping new advances/changes in thinking regarding: economics, environment, technology, geopolitical realignment, and moreSuch has been the decades long effort of the World Economic Forum, under the leadership of it's founder and chairman, Klaus SchwabCOVID-19The vehicle that may drive the world into global governanceCitizens of nearly every nation have become subject to forced government mandated shutdowns and quarantinesThe crushing effect on economies has built an even stronger dependence upon governmentA second shutdown under a Biden administration might be the straw that breaks the American “camel's” back, leading us to integrate into the desired globalized societyFear: a powerful motivator The response of global leaders to COVID-19 has caused many people worldwide, who would normally have taken the standard precautions and approach to similar pandemics, to become willing to do whatever those leaders tell them…all out of fearFear is a powerful tool in the hands of leaders driving an agendaUltimately, Satan is using this fear masterfully to drive the world toward its final rebellion against God (Psalm 2, Revelation 20)Culminating in a one-world government, under the leadership of a man possessed by Satan, the AntichristMark on right hand/forehead, without which you can not participate in the global community, etcMany of the things we see today (mandatory vaccinations, etc) are conditioning agents toward allegiance to this one-world leaderThe Christian's place In the end, there is no place for the ChristianJohn 17:When God begins to pour out His wrath (Rev. 6-18), the believer will not/can not be here (1 Thess. 5:9)For now, we have a very important placeOur citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20)Ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor. 5:18b-21)This is the time to prioritize the GospelOther links:Who or what is Antichrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8pClVYmRYs&t=6sAbout the mark of the beast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZabgVBe-N8&t=795sWorld Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/The Great Reset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRkkeecg7c,  https://greatreset.com/Calvary Chapel Franklin: http://calvarychapelfranklin.com/Parson's Pad Home: https://parsonspad.com/

By Charlie Lacey | Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-5, 3:10–4:3Jonah Flees From the LordThe word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.Jonah Goes to NinevehThen the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.”Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. Jonah began by going a day’s journey into the city, proclaiming, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown.” The Ninevites believed God. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth.When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened.Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s CompassionBut to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-5, 3:10–4:3New International Version (NIV)Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Coronavirus Crisis:  Carpe DiemGrief over the Loss of the Eucharist Episode 3March 27, 2020Mary Magdalene saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” John 20.  Who resonates with Mary Magdalene's lament? They have taken away my LordThe reactions of faithful Catholics to our churches being shuttered are not getting much press.  But grief comes up a lot, a lot in conversations, with tears: Committed Catholics are grieving the loss of access to Our Lord in the Eucharist.  And there are many other emotions as well.  So we know the reasons that are offered for the closing of the parishes.  On March 16, the White House guidance to avoid gatherings larger than 10 people.  In response, almost all dioceses closed the churches and cancelled public masses and gatherings of all kinds. Even confessions are to be postponed unless there is risk of death.  No reasonable person wants to arbitrarily increase the death count from the virus.  What has gotten much less attention is the real pain and loss of those of us dedicated and devoted to the Eucharist.  The impact of that loss.  And this is a place where we can acknowledge that pain and the weirdness of it all.  It is weird to watch Mass on TV or a computer monitor on Sunday morning.  Mary Magdalene yearning for Jesus outside the tomb would not have been satisfied by watching a video of Jesus on the angel's iPhone.  Remember, this podcast is all about embracing the possibilities and opportunities for spiritual and psychological growth in this virus crisis, all grounded in a Catholic worldview.We are always embracing the situations we find ourselves in and the people we find ourselves with, in deep confidence that all things work together for the good for those who love the Lord.   All things.  All things.  Including our losses of access to the Eucharist.   So ask the question:  How in God's Providence can this situation be good for my spiritual life right now?It's really important to ask the question.  Many people won't seek the answer, and won't find it.  Some Catholics will cover their grief with anger, and rail against the present circumstances, suffering like rebels. Others will endure their grief without imbuing it with spiritual meaning, suffering like Stoics.   We have another option.  Action item for this episode.  Ask the question:  How is this loss of the Eucharist best for me?  How is it best for me, right now, that I've lost access to the Blessed Sacrament, the Mass, Eucharistic adoration, Confession? It's vital that each of you who is struggling with the loss ask that question, and not just accept answers from other people, including me.  And you need to turn it into a prayer, not just asking yourself, but asking God.  Because there are reasons for the loss.  God allowed it out of His love for you..  And those reasons vary from person to person, depending on our needs.  I want to give some possible answers, not so you can just accept them, because they may not fit you and your needs right now, but to serve as examples.  1.       One possible answer for some is to increase our thirst for the Eucharist.  Maybe you've stared to take our Lord's presence in the Eurcharist for granted.   Psychologically, we tend to desire things more once we are deprived of them.  So if this is going on for you, you can ask for the love for Our Lord in the Eucharist to increase 2.      The loss of the Eucharist may help you to become in touch with some experience of abandonment or betrayal from your past.  There is a psychological technique called an affect bridge – that is where you work to remember when in the past you felt the same way you do now.  For many of you, grief or anger over the loss of the Eucharist may tap into some other unresolved loss in your life.  You can check that out.  In your prayer, your quiet time, go back through your life to the times when you have felt the same way as you do now about the loss of the Eucharist.  Is there something there, unresolved that you should know about?  Something that God is allowing to surface in you now, so that you can take it to him for healing?  3.      For me, I'm finding out how dependent I have been on my routine.  I rely on my routines.  For me this is about not relying on my spiritual plan of life and my regular spiritual routine.  It's about relying on God moment to moments and maintaining the Presence of God, recollection, rather than just during my prayer time.  It's about coming back to deepening the relationship, and embracing my dependency.  I don't need daily Mass or an hour of Eucharistic adoration to do that.  In this situation, I can embrace the idea that it's better that I don't have them.  As hard as it is for me to say that.  I need God, and He is not bound by my lack of access the Eucharist.  Again, it's important that you for yourself ask how this loss of the Eucharist is best for you.  And if you are so moved, share it – let me know.  Get in touch with me,  Send me an email at crisis@soulsandhearts.com.  And if you want to learn more about your personal psychological reactions in this crisis and how they interfere with your spiritual life, I am developing a short assessment and some limited-space webinars now. Sign up on our website at soulsandhearts.com on the coronavirus crisis: Carpe Diem page if you want to be notified when they are available.   

Interestingly, the sort of thing that has been preached for centuries by ministers of the Gospel – lives changed by Jesus is a powerful, yet ‘normal’ story for those who are in the faith! The message of Jesus is the same today as it has been since his birth – it is the message of the Gospel, the ‘good news’ of Jesus.If you could go back in time and listen to an ‘old time’ gospel message, here is an idea of what you might hear: The Gospel is God’s way of saving and changing human livesSin destroys life, and brings suffering and isolation from GodWe are saved by the simple act of professing Jesus as Savior and LordWe are saved by the simple act of professing Jesus as Savior and LordThe cleansing of Jesus is for all who will follow Him God loves everyone; Jesus died for everyone; and the Gospel is the power of God for salvation – for everyone!We'd love to have you join us every Sunday at 500 West Truman Road in Independence. Sunday School starts at 9:00AM, Fellowship at 10:00, and Sunday Service at 10:30. If you would like to contribute to our ministry, you can do so by clicking here. 

The Words That Change EverythingYork Moore - 11/3/19Key Passages: Isaiah 54:10God’s Word allows us to live into his love even when everything around is coming ungluedGod Speaks Your Love LanguageIsaiah 54:10Words of affirmationPhysical touchReceiving giftsQuality timeActs of serviceGod’s word is based on a promise of peace that can never be shakenshalom (Hebrew: שָׁלוֹם) - safety, wellbeing, happiness, welfare, health, prosperity, rest, and peaceChacad (Hebrew: חָסַד) - understanding love, tender love, and kindness expressed through mercy and grace.John 7:37-38Our identity needs to be grounded in the reality of God’s love, rooted in his promise.God’s Word puts the things of this world in perspective.Isaiah 54:10Acknowledge Jesus as LordThe central focus of your lifeIn Christ our deep despairs disappear and our great hope is satisfied, no matter who we are or what we needIsaiah 24:1, Isaiah 66:15-16, Isaiah 40:6-8

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Wisdom result vs. evidence the fear of the Lordwisdom result vs. evidence the absence of the Lordthe fear the Lord wrongdangerousinferior Proverbs 2 16 Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words,worship (trust) & obey autonomousGenesis 2 18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”need someone Kingdom agenda work (stewardship) fill the earth & multiplyGenesis 2 18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”mutuality male & female woman included on the account of creationno need for submission (until Gen 3)Proverbs 2 16 Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words,essence vs. functionProverbs 2 17 who has left the partner of her youth and ignored the covenant she made before God

https://youtu.be/ua0m2qnxUUs Quck recap of whats going on this portion of ScriptureEli is the priest, two sons, Hophni and Phinehas. They steal the sacrifices that they aren’t supposed to. They sleep with women who aren’t their wives. Horrible Pastors kids. See- God had promised to bless the house of Eli, but it was predicated on obedience, and NOW he’s not being obedient, by allowing his sons to continue their behavior Eli goes to confront his sons, but his sons don’t listen and Eli doesn’t really push too hard God isn’t playing with these sons- he’s going to kill them for their disobedience Here’s a big problem- These young men aren’t just sinning against men, they are sinning against GOD The prophet comes to Eli- tells him of God’s judgment upon his house, and tells him that his house will not be well, and that life will not be good for him because of his disobedience he says. Fix it and you’ll be saved, don’t and you’ll be destroyed What can we get from this story? How we live isn’t hidden from GodSin is never acceptable. It wasn’t acceptable in the Garden of Eden. It wasn’t acceptable in ancient Israel. Its not acceptable in your life todayThere is no where in the Bible where God goes easy on sin. No where.v 12 Now the sons of Eli were corrupt; they did not know the LordThe sons were in the temple- they were part of the sacraments. They were in with the priestBut they were CORRUPT. They were BAD and God was watching!the sons may have been able to fool other people, fool their dad, but they couldn’t fool GodHebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.This scripture outlines the confrontation that God has with this family about their sin 17 Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord, for men abhorred the offering of the Lord.Job 34:21 “For His eyes are on the ways of man, And He sees all his steps.Like many parents, Eli wants the adoration of his sons more than he wants the adoration of GodWicked wicked wicked! And it must be dealt withGod wanted to kill his sons! V 25 “Nevertheless they did not heed the voice of their father, because the Lord desired to kill them.”Don’t miss this “they didn’t know the Lord” You cant fake it! Either you know God or notEcclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. What does it mean to you?Where you at on the sin continuum? Either you’re oblivious to your sin against God, you’ve repented of it, or you’re in denial – Story of Cousin- DNA Doesn’t lie- Sin doesn’t lieDon’t miss this- they were in church, appearing right and inwardly and externally wrong!Just because Jesus saved you doesn’t mean that he turns from ongoing unrepentant sin that you continue in your life2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.I have seen destruction come upon people who have attended this church because they entertained small sins and didn’t treat them as seriously as they should haveYou’ll answer to God for it! He’s watching! He isn’t going to tolerate it!Luke 8:17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. Sin is sin against God 25 If one man sins against another, God will judge him. But if a man sins against the Lord, who will intercede for him?”What Eli is saying to his sons is simple- Its easy to make things right with another person, but making it right with God after you’ve sinned against him? Yowza.The sons of Eli had a mindset that many people who live in sin have- what I’m doing only affects me, it affects no one else. I can continue in this because only God knowsPsalm 51:4 Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight— That You may be found...

Exodus 12:43-13:163 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “These are the regulations for the Passover meal:“No foreigner may eat it. 44 Any slave you have bought may eat it after you have circumcised him, 45 but a temporary resident or a hired worker may not eat it.46 “It must be eaten inside the house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones. 47 The whole community of Israel must celebrate it.48 “A foreigner residing among you who wants to celebrate the Lord’s Passover must have all the males in his household circumcised; then he may take part like one born in the land. No uncircumcised male may eat it. 49 The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.”50 All the Israelites did just what the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron.51 And on that very day the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions.13 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”3 Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Eat nothing containing yeast. 4 Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving. 5 When the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites—the land he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you are to observe this ceremony in this month: 6 For seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the Lord. 7 Eat unleavened bread during those seven days; nothing with yeast in it is to be seen among you, nor shall any yeast be seen anywhere within your borders. 8 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’ 9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the Lord is to be on your lips. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand. 10 You must keep this ordinance at the appointed time year after year.11 “After the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as he promised on oath to you and your ancestors, 12 you are to give over to the Lordthe first offspring of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the Lord. 13 Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Redeem every firstborn among your sons.14 “In days to come, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ say to him, ‘With a mighty hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the Lord killed the firstborn of both people and animals in Egypt. This is why I sacrifice to the Lord the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.’ 16 And it will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead that the Lord brought us out of Egypt with his mighty hand.”Download Message SlidesDownload Message Notes

Exodus 12:43-13:163 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “These are the regulations for the Passover meal:“No foreigner may eat it. 44 Any slave you have bought may eat it after you have circumcised him, 45 but a temporary resident or a hired worker may not eat it.46 “It must be eaten inside the house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones. 47 The whole community of Israel must celebrate it.48 “A foreigner residing among you who wants to celebrate the Lord’s Passover must have all the males in his household circumcised; then he may take part like one born in the land. No uncircumcised male may eat it. 49 The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.”50 All the Israelites did just what the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron.51 And on that very day the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions.13 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”3 Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Eat nothing containing yeast. 4 Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving. 5 When the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites—the land he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you are to observe this ceremony in this month: 6 For seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the Lord. 7 Eat unleavened bread during those seven days; nothing with yeast in it is to be seen among you, nor shall any yeast be seen anywhere within your borders. 8 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’ 9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the Lord is to be on your lips. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand. 10 You must keep this ordinance at the appointed time year after year.11 “After the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as he promised on oath to you and your ancestors, 12 you are to give over to the Lordthe first offspring of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the Lord. 13 Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Redeem every firstborn among your sons.14 “In days to come, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ say to him, ‘With a mighty hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the Lord killed the firstborn of both people and animals in Egypt. This is why I sacrifice to the Lord the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.’ 16 And it will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead that the Lord brought us out of Egypt with his mighty hand.”Download Message SlidesDownload Message Notes