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Re-airing our most downloaded episode from our Vanishing Father's Series“To be a father was my way of breaking a cycle and starting over.” In this one sentence, today's guest, Peter Gronvall, insightfully reflects on his journey to fatherhood after growing up in a cult.- During his conversation with host Jamie Truman, Peter discusses his experience living in two distinct worlds: One world where he and his eight siblings were subjected to severe emotional and physical abuse, and another where he was a dedicated student and spent time with friends. He shares how he and his siblings persevered through these painful years, and the impact on his relationship with his parents.-Remarkably, Peter didn't let his experience derail his aspirations. He earned a full scholarship to college and then got accepted into Yale Law School, all the while being a source of support to his siblings. Most importantly, he became the type of father he always wanted: nurturing, empathetic, and protective.-Tune in to learn more about Peter Gronvall and how he survived growing up in a cult.-Purchase Vanishing Fathers 100% of the proceeds go to charity that help at-risk youthsConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

Torture Dungeons for Demons! The Power of God!You just get busy listening to the Lord, and you won't have to be bothered with these other things you think you have to do.15. If you don't get alone with the Lord and lick the Devil first, you might as well forget it!16. If you're on His channel in constant communication with Him & constantly receiving His vibes, you're constantly hearing from Him, and you're hearing His voice all the time in the mind's eye of your spirit. All day long & even at night in your sleep, you're in tune with Jesus!17. He likes to woo you in the softness of the night with His tender, gentle, loving voice whispering in your heart.18. On wings of prayer our burdens take flightAnd our load of care becomes bearably lightAnd our heavy hearts are lifted aboveTo be healed by the balm of God's wonderful love!And the tears in our eyes are dried by the handsOf a Loving Father who understandsAll of our problems, our fears & despairWhen we take them to Him on the wings of prayer.FAITHBUCKS.COM

2025.06.22 The Prodigally Loving Father and His Two Lost Sons | Luke 15:11-32 | Jay Mitchell by EP Church Annapolis

Loving Father sermon by Rev. Dr. David Brown on June 15, 2025, from St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Wayfarers Chapel is an Ecumenical Ministry of the Swedenborgian Church and the National Memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg located In Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The chapel and grounds are temporarily closed due to land movement issues. Visit our website for more information about a new online community called Exploring New Earth. The title of this online community is an exploration into the deeper spiritual states of consciousness that has been a prophecy of both the Old and New Testaments in the Bible. https://www.wayfarerschapel.org/services/worship/exploring-new-earth/Support the show

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Torture Dungeons for Demons! The Power of God!You just get busy listening to the Lord, and you won't have to be bothered with these other things you think you have to do.15. If you don't get alone with the Lord and lick the Devil first, you might as well forget it!16. If you're on His channel in constant communication with Him & constantly receiving His vibes, you're constantly hearing from Him, and you're hearing His voice all the time in the mind's eye of your spirit. All day long & even at night in your sleep, you're in tune with Jesus!17. He likes to woo you in the softness of the night with His tender, gentle, loving voice whispering in your heart.18. On wings of prayer our burdens take flightAnd our load of care becomes bearably lightAnd our heavy hearts are lifted aboveTo be healed by the balm of God's wonderful love!And the tears in our eyes are dried by the handsOf a Loving Father who understandsAll of our problems, our fears & despairWhen we take them to Him on the wings of prayer.

Today we have a friend of The C3 Church, Elspeth Darley, bringing us a Father's Day message.

Other Scripture used: Philemon 1:15; Hebrews 12:11; 1 Corinthians 13:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12; James 1:19-20; John 3:16; Galatians 2:20Main Points:The Traits of a Loving FatherHe loves his child enough to let them leaveHe loves his child enough to let them experience the consequences of their choicesHe loves his child enough to never give up and believe God for their returnHe loves his child enough to run to embrace themHe loves his child enough to listen to their brokennessHe loves his child enough to quickly forgive, restore their honor and celebrate their miracleHe loves his child enough to love two prodigals at the same time

Kristen pops in for today's episode as Kail wrangles all seven of her children (Couldn't be Lindsie). Lindsie shares her Father's Day gift for Will: a toilet! Get an inside look at Will's "bachelor pad" decor and his past DIY mishaps. Then, the chilling case of Travis Decker, a father accused of killing his three young daughters. Kristen and Lindsie discuss the disturbing details and the conflicting reports surrounding the investigation. Plus, some listener questions spark a deep dive into co-parenting challenges, financial responsibilities post-divorce, and the difference between a "loving" and a "great" father. To top it off, today's Foul Play about jalapeños and an unexpected burning sensation!Thank you to our sponsors!IQBar: Get 20% off every IQBar product plus free shipping when you text CONVOS to 64-000. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from IQBAR. Message and data rates may apply. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at IQBAR.com. Reply "STOP" to stop, "HELP" for helpProgressive: Visit Progressive.com to learn moreQuince: Go to Quince.com/coffee to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next orderRoBody: Find out if you're covered for free at Ro.Co/COFFEECONVOS. Rx only.Thrive Causemetics: New customers get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping. Save more with 20% off your first order at https://thrivecausemetics.com/COFFEESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let us start our day by giving thanks to our Loving Heavenly Father, praising Him and His Son, our brother Jesus Christ, who reigns in communion with the Holy Spirit forever and ever, Amen. 

Luke 15:11-32

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Luke 15:11-32

“One time, that wicked king of the Daityas saw his son of lotus-like face and beautiful eyes, surrounded by women, having returned from the home of the guru. In his hand, that boy was holding a slate which had the mark of a chakra at the top and the name of Krishna written with great adoration.” (Narasimha Purana, 41.35-36)

In a previous message from I Thessalonians, I looked at what a church should expect out of their preacher. Paul first described his manner as being like a gentle mother. In this message, I continue to look at Paul’s description of himself – as a loving father. These are important characteristics the people of God …

Big Idea: We are wise to listen to our Father's lectures because they are full of love and life Ten Parental Lectures: 1:8–19; 2:1–22; 3:1–12, 21–35; 4:1–9, 10–27; 5:1–23; 6:1–5, 20–35; 7:1–27 Address: “My son...” Charge: “Listen up...” Motivation: “This is good for you...” Imperative: “Do this/don't do that” Summary: “Wickedness leads to death, righteousness leads to life”

Pastor Taylor Shippy - Luke 15:11-32What do you think is nothing more and nothing less than the deepest, most desperate desire of God's heart? I believe our story this morning might just hold the answer…

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The devil's deceptions can be so enduring that many Christians doubt whether God truly is their kind and generous Father in heaven. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the advice of John Owen to “eye the Father as love.” Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/looking-to-our-loving-father/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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The joyless complaint of a loveless worker. The first son is lost in self-expression and the second son is lost in self-righteousness, but both are outside the home, distant from the loving fellowship of the father.

Celebrate for the lost has been found by a loving Father!

Text for today's message: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

We live in a divided world. Are we going to approach it more like Jesus, or more like the Scribes and Pharisees in the Gospel parable today about the two brothers of The Loving Father. 

How we understand, God, the father affects how we live out our faith. Listen to my family to learn more.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comLuke 13 Jesus uses two tragic stories of death to present His universal point: unless you repent of your sins, you too will likewise perish. Jesus tells a parable of a fig tree that would only remain if it began to bear fruit. Repentance is a turn from fruitlessness to bring about produce for the Lord. Shortly after, Jesus heals a woman, and the Pharisees complain because He did so on the Sabbath. They still are not ready to repent and turn to Him. But their attacks would not stop Christ's kingdom. It would start small and grow like a mustard seed or like leaven in flour. As Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the last time, He notes that few will be saved in His kingdom, though He desires to save everyone.  To repent is to be sorrowful for sin, to turn away from sin, and to run to God in trust and obedience. This is a fundamental attribute of kingdom citizens. God does not demand perfection, but His mercy is tied to our repentance. The kingdom, which started small, has grown all over the world as people turn from pride and self-reliance and to live for God. So many will be lost in the final judgment, living for themselves, and failing to prepare. But we must keep humble hearts until the end. Jesus faced death courageously because He believed in sharing the kingdom's message. We must praise Him for His sacrifice and share His message of repentance with all who will listen.  Loving Father, thank You for revealing Your plan to save us in the kingdom of Your beloved Son. Help us to see what is required of us in that plan: to believe and repent of our sins and live obedient lives. Give us the wisdom to do this faithfully. Show us how to live this faith sincerely, always ready for Your Son's return, and direct us to not be distracted with arguments and bitterness, as seen with the Pharisees. Eternal death awaits those who are unprepared. Keep us among Your people and help us reconcile others to You.    -       What does repentance look like in your life? Is it found in your prayers? Does it often produce change that is seen by others? -       The kingdom grew as the Pharisee's influence diminished. Why is that? Why will genuine love and faith always prevail over hypocrisy? -       Jesus wanted to save everyone but had to pronounce righteous judgment. Is there a time when we must do so with others for their good?

Friends of the Rosary,As we recite in the entrance antiphon today and learn in the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32), Our Lord is kind and full of compassion and mercy.God only desires our good. The Father “ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.” With the troubled older son, He does the same. He wants nothing more from us today than our “yes,” by which we “come to life”—everlasting life.The prodigal son's parable tells us about our relationship to God. He gives us everything, and we exist through him at every moment.But the sin appears, and we break with him. Rupture or division dominates our life until we come to our senses and return to the Loving Father.God sees us coming and cheerfully runs to meet us. He puts a ring on us, symbolizing the reestablishment of the right relationship between us and the Divinity.“The Bible is not the story of our quest for God, but of God's passionate, relentless quest for us,” explains Bishop Barron.Yesterday, March 21, 2025, marked the fifth year since we started praying the Holy Rosary of Mary daily within this community. We are grateful and rejoice in the Holy Virgin as we have found favor in her Rosary — a special grace given to us!Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Saint Joseph, Pray for Us!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠March 22, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Day 4: Mary, Queen of Peace But the Angel said, “Do not fear, Mary, for God has looked kindly on you (Luke I:30) Let us pray: Loving Father, through our Mother, the Lady of the Annunciation, teach us how to be calm and serene so as to feel Your presence here today as we pray for our needs and desires. Teach us how to ask for them. Almighty Father, through the intercession of Mary, the Queen of Peace, may You grant us the tranquility in our hearts You granted to her at the Annunciation. Father, may the Blessed Virgin assist us, especially in this Novena so that we may pray with faith, and that, if it is Your will, we may obtain through her the favor that we desire. The post A Novena for the Annunciation – Day 4 – Mary, Queen of Peace appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

The Righteous & Loving Father. He is righteous is because of his love. The parable of a loving father or thee two sons.  A focus on the father. How does he loves his children. Gospel Reflection (15:11-32).

Friendship with God Chapter 2-3 "Friendship with the Three in One, A Loving Father" Webster 3/9/2025 by Evangelical Fellowship Church

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Prayer is more than words—it starts with a relationship with our Holy, Loving Father. Jesus taught us that powerful prayer starts with surrender and leads to supernatural provision. Are you praying for your desires or God's will? When we fully trust and submit to His Kingdom, He sustains and provides for us daily. Let's dive into what Jesus teaches about prayer and experience the power of true surrender in this third part of our four week series on prayer.

Read OnlinePeople were bringing children to Jesus that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:13–14Simplicity, trust, purity of intent, transparency, and resiliency are all qualities that children often have by nature. They are not yet capable of evil intent. They are quick to forgive and reconcile when conflicts arise. And they have an unwavering confidence in the care of their parents. These are among the qualities that we need to imitate in our relationship with God.It seems that as we age and as our human reason develops, we can lose some of the important qualities we had as children. But when it comes to our relationships with our loving God, we must never lose the important childlike qualities that lead us to be completely trusting and dependent upon God's providence and care.Children are also weak in the sense that they are not able to care for themselves. They rely completely upon the care of others, especially parents. For that reason, a child is an ideal image of how we must approach God. We must see our weakness and dependence. We must know, with deep conviction, that we are incapable of caring for ourselves. And though we may achieve a certain independence as we age, being able to provide for ourselves materially, we will never be able to provide for the interior spiritual needs we have. For our spiritual needs, we remain completely dependent upon the mercy of God. We must never forget that, at our core, we are spiritual beings who long for true spiritual satisfaction. Material or fleshly satisfactions that we can obtain by ourselves will never suffice to fulfill us at the deepest level of who we are. God and God alone is capable of this form of fulfillment.Think about your own approach to life. Do you seek to find fulfillment and satisfaction in life through your own efforts? Have you attempted to take complete control of your present and future happiness? Though it is essential that we act responsibly in life, it must be understood that the most responsible way we can act is by willfully turning over complete control of our lives to God's providence and care. As a child depends upon a parent, so we must depend upon the grace of God.Reflect, today, upon a child. Ponder, especially, how a child is dependent upon others. As you do, see yourself similarly as one who must become completely dependent upon God for all that is important in life and for all that ultimately fulfills who you are. Trust in God's providence and mercy, and allow that childlike trust to place you firmly in the arms of your Father in Heaven.Loving Father, I turn to You in complete trust as a small child turns to a loving parent. May I never become so self-sufficient that I fool myself into thinking I am capable of finding my own fulfillment in life. Instead, may I always see You as the one and only source of true fulfillment and always trust in You alone. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Charles Lock Eastlake, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comMark 11 The events of this chapter connect to a barren fig tree. Jesus approaches a tree that has no fruit on it. He immediately condemns it to never bear figs again. The next day, the tree is shriveled up and the disciples ask about it. Jesus responds with these four words: “Have faith in God.” He goes on to say that incredible things are possible if disciples trust in God. In Jesus' midst are people of faith, like those who lay down coats and worship Jesus as He enters Jerusalem. But there are also hard-hearted Pharisees who have no faith. They defile God's temple with money tables. And they question Christ's authority over them, though He silences them almost immediately. They are like that fig tree, condemned for being spiritually barren.  The gospel of Jesus has had the same effect, all over the world, for centuries. Some believe. They lay their coats before Him and worship Him as their King. Believers pray in His name, live with great faith, and bear amazing fruit in His honor. These are the few and they belong to Him. But there are always many who live for themselves, are overtaken by greed, and will not submit to Christ's right to rule their lives. They are plants with every ability to thrive but are fruitless and dead. We must choose, every day, which of the two we are going to be. We are the fig trees, and Jesus has the ongoing right to draw from us richly.    Loving Father and gift giver, we praise Your name for the coming of Jesus to be our Savior and King. May we sing as believers did when He entered Jerusalem: “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord…” Indeed He is blessed, and He is a blessing to all who believe in Him. Help us to bear fruit by His power and for His glory. Lead us to be prayerful, to ask forgiveness when our branches grow bare, and to give Him the authority and the right to draw from us things that please Him.    Thought Questions: -       The plant imagery is helpful. If you are a fig tree that belongs to Jesus, how does that impact the nourishment and growth you pursue daily? -       Jesus was deeply offended that the temple of God was infiltrated by greed. Is there a sense in which that has meaning for us in His church? -       There is instruction on prayer in this chapter. Why does Jesus call us to forgive “anything against anyone” before we seek God's forgiveness?

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comMatthew 26As the Jewish leaders plot to kill Jesus, events take place in Jerusalem between Christ and His followers. A woman anoints His head with oil for burial, though the apostles do not understand why. Judas responds by heading off to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Jesus then gathers with the twelve at the Passover and institutes His memorial supper. He points out that He knows the betrayer. Afterward, Jesus goes to the garden to spend time in prayer and is then arrested and put before a corrupt Jewish council. At the same time, the chapter tracks Peter's journey and faith crisis from dismissing that he would ever reject Jesus, to sleeping in the garden while Jesus prayed, to ultimately denying Jesus openly after His arrest. It is valuable to focus on the three main characters. First, there is Jesus. He is preparing His disciples for what is coming. He is leaning upon God in prayer as death approaches. He is faithful in times of trial. Jesus is the great example for us all. Second, there is Judas. Beneath his weak faith are greed and self-focus. He shows these by trading Jesus for money, and eventually by betraying Christ to His face. He is the man we must not be. Thirdly, there is Peter. He battles pride and ignorance. But his heart is good, and he is crushed by his failure. Soon Christ will help him rebuild stronger than ever. He exemplifies hope, even after failure.   Loving Father, thank You for submitting Your Son to death to give us restoration and life. It is difficult to see those closest to Jesus fail Him in unbelief. But it is powerful to witness Him give His life in hopes that His sacrifice and resurrection would fortify faith and change lives. Father may that be our story. We fail. And we call upon Your mercy. Help us to be like Peter in our failings: crushed and seeking Christ's help to grow stronger. We will be humble and attentive this week to glorify Him for all He endured for us.   Thought Questions:  -       Jesus said the woman who anointed Him would always be remembered. Why? And how can you be more like her in your relationship with Jesus? -       If greed was seeded in Judas's heart, someone who traveled with Jesus, how vital is it to check your heart and address worldliness?  -       Peter was overconfident and underprepared. He remedied this after Christ was raised. How can you learn from him and be stronger in Christ?

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From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Loving Father". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled "The Parable Of The Loving Father". Go to www.dawsonchurch.org for more information about the ministries and missions at Dawson.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comMatthew 15The scribes and Pharisees are back on the scene, renewing their accusations against Jesus and His disciples, this time about the washing of hands before eating. Jesus points out how these teachers violate the actual commandments of God for the sake of their traditions. Their interpretation of the law has taken precedence over the actual teachings of God's law! Jesus reveals this is happening because of their hearts. They should be less concerned about others' dirty hands, and more concerned with their unholy hearts. This is set in contrast to the great miracles that follow. A Canaanite woman begs for healing for her daughter, and Christ commends her faith. Jesus heals many by the sea, as they glorify God. He then feeds another group of over 4,000 people, demonstrating His compassion once again. This chapter features two very different categories of people. On the one hand, the Pharisees are supposed to be the most knowledgeable and righteous people in Israel. However, they prove to be harsh and hypocritical and ultimately miss out on the immense blessings of Christ. Set in contrast, a Gentile woman, who knows she is unworthy of Jesus, begs for His help in faith. All those who pursue Jesus are healed, fed, and blessed. We must be careful because knowledge is good, but only from pure, humble, and holy hearts. We must never let knowledge make us judges of others. May we always humbly bow before Christ, side by side, begging for His help and showing mercy to others.  Kind and Loving Father, will you seed in us Your heart of compassion and consideration of others? We thank you for the Scripture, for knowledge, and for wisdom. But Lord, we pray those things do not foster within us hearts that are hard or filled with pride. Help us to never elevate ourselves and bind things on others we have no right to bind. Open our eyes to know Your Truth, and never a truth of our own will and design. And Father, keep us humble, always placing all our expectations and hope in the grace of Your beloved Son.  Thought Questions:  -       How can you grow in knowledge without becoming like a Pharisee? Why is your heart such a powerful factor in that process? -       Can you have convictions and “traditions” you interpret in Scripture without weaponizing them to judge others? What does this require?  -       Why is Jesus always saving and blessing people who know so little? How can you be like these people, even as you grow in knowledge?

Hebrews 12:4-6 You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by Him; For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, and He scourges every son whom He receives.” Today, let's take our encouragement from the end of verses 4-6. In light of the struggle his readers were having to endure difficulties and hardships in their lives and their great need to endure in faith until the end of their lives, he reminded them of an exhortation from Prov. 3:11-12 and a truth from Ps. 119:75. He thought they had forgotten them.  My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord or loathe His reproof, for whom the Lord loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. We may be encouraged in our journey of love with Jesus that God will reprove us like a father reproves a son. That is what the author has been doing with his readers—reproving them for fainting, growing weary, and losing heart due to yielding to the sin of unbelief. Because they didn't believe that everything comes from God and that He is a rewarder to those who seek Him, they had not practiced drawing near to the throne of grace for help in time of need. Therefore, God disciplined them or reproved them by not giving them grace to help. Being graceless in the storms of life left them carrying baggage as they ran their race, which was why they were growing weary and losing heart. His point in these verses was that they were not to take their gracelessness and weariness lightly. To do so would be to reject the Lord's discipline and to loathe, hate, or abhor His training of them as His children. It would be to reject His love. This speaks to us today. How are we viewing our weariness and gracelessness in our trials? Are we in unbelief, griping, complaining, and blaming others, or are we realizing our loving Father in heaven is training us by the affliction of powerlessness? The word scourges means afflicts. Ps. 119:75 keeps us grounded when difficulties arise. God is righteous when He judges that we have unbelief in our hearts. He sees us clearly. So in love and faithfulness, He afflicts us with circumstances that bring out the unbelief so we can learn to draw near to Him for grace instead of trying to handle it ourselves. A child must learn to trust in the Lord with all his heart, as admonished in Prov. 3:5. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” How does the Lord train His children to trust Him? Through affliction, hardship, and suffering, we have our senses trained to discern good and evil responses to them.  Have you forgotten your Father's exhortation to trust in Him with all your heart? Whatever trial you are going through, it has been sent to you in love, so you can experience His grace, for His glory, and the joy of the final reward with Him. You are being trained by a faithful and loving Father. So I encourage you today not to reject His loving discipline. Live to love with Him with confidence in His love, drawing near to Him for grace to love.

What does the Lord . . . ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve [him] . . . with all your heart and . . . soul . . . ? — Deuteronomy 10:12 It seems so natural to love God because he first loved me (John 13:34; 1 John 4:19). But I remember when I didn't love God with all my heart and soul. In that way each one of us is like the ancient Israelites. There are people, things, and situations that compete for our love and attention. They often start subtly and cause our love for God to shift, fluctuate, and fragment. Our love for God is a response to his love for us. Obedience is an excellent indicator of our love. Jesus told his disciples, “If you love me, you will keep my commands” (John 14:15). Love for God and obedience to God are inseparable. We know that loving God goes beyond words. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we follow the Lord by leaving our old life behind. Life is no longer all about us but about our love relationship with the Lord. We deepen our love by getting to know God's character, who he is, his ways, and what he does. We do this by reading the Bible, observing God's presence in our lives, and being around people who love him. I remember when Deacon John and Claire invited me for a meal at their home. John was a quiet, stoic type. Before he prayed, he read aloud from the book of Psalms. Tears came to his eyes as he read about God and his goodness. Love comes from a heart of gratitude. Loving Father, I love you and want to love you with all my heart and soul. Thank you for your love. In Jesus, Amen.

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Sermon by Andrew Flowers on November 10, 2024.In Hebrews 12, the author reminds the readers of the themes of child-shaping discipline and holiness—challening concepts our culture often misunderstands or rejects altogether. How are we to understand the correction from God, our loving Father? What is it for, what does it lead us to, and why is it the best thing for us?

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