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It's The Second Friday After the Epiphany, Year I in the Church Calendar, January 24, 2025. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today's song: We Make Space (Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, Steffany Gretzinger) Psalm 31 Mark 4:35-41 Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Photo by Yoann Donzé on Unsplash Collect of the Day Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

This episode is a special conversation between Jonathan & Melissa Helser and Chris Miller. They dive into what it means to live in the full range of emotions during winter seasons. They talk about how “Sadness is required to truly experience Joy” and what it means to share our feelings with the close people around us as well as talking about practices to stay centered in hard seasons. We hope that this conversation gives you new tools for any season you are in and tools for engaging with the seasons your friends or family are in.  This conversation was inspered by the realese of our new album Sing Winter. We have created a nostalgic winter album to honor the hope and the tenderness of the season. May you cherish moments that become sacred memories, and may you feel deeply met as you unapologetically honor the reverence, sorrow, and joy of life. It is in embracing every part of life that we know we are truly alive. Our prayer is that your winter season will sing, and that you will feel enveloped in the hope that Jesus brings. Merry Christmas from the Cageless Birds

It's Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 29, Year B in the Church Calendar, November 27, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today's song: I Believe (Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Steffany Gretzinger) Psalms 119:145-176 Luke 19:1-10 Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Photo by Lars Mai. Collect of the Day Proper 29, Rite Two Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/support

In this episode Adam had the joy of talking with Melissa Helser. Melissa is a songwriter, worship leader, discipler and the co-founder of the Cageless Birds and 18 inch journey in North Carolina. They talk honestly about pain and suffering through the seasons of our soul and the God who faithfully stays with us through it all. “The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding narrative of Scripture”. Is a retelling of the Biblical story aimed to help those who are familiar with the Bible become increasingly fascinated and those unfamiliar take a slow curious journey into God's unfailing love and purpose throughout history. If you are interested in checking out the book "The God Story" or the accompanying church resources and videos produced in partnership with 24-7 Prayer go to 24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/Music from the song " Come Let Us Go" by Jonathan Helser and the Cageless Birds. Written to help raise funds & awareness for Hydrating Humanity, find out more on the YouTube pageLinks:Jonathan David & MELISSA HELSER- www.jonathanhelser.comTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

This episode is a special conversation between Melissa Helser and Chris Miller. Melissa shares about her song, Beautiful Jesus, and a worship moment from the 2023 18 Inch Journey that was recently shared on the Cageless Birds YouTube channel. She reflects on the season of her life during which that song was first written as well as what it's like to lead worship within the context of our discipleship schools. At the end of this podcast, we play the full worship moment that Melissa is referencing, so please stick around to the end and enjoy this song and spontaneous worship moment! You can also watch the moment on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/ScIzMcvCdQc?si=FsjrZH3qqjji8EgZ To learn more about our ministry, go to www.jonathanhelser.com, www.18inchjourney.com, or www.cagelessbirds.com.

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It's the Last Monday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. February 12, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome Song: I Believe (Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, Steffany Gretzinger) Prayer of Confession Reading: Psalm 25 Gloria Patri Reading: John 8:15-18, 25-27 Apostles' Creed The Lord's Prayer Time of prompted prayer Benediction If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Photo by Matthias Groeneveld. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

Aan de slag!Luister het lied 'No Longer Slaves' van Jonathan David and Melissa Helser.Deze overdenking is geschreven door schrijfster Linda Aalbers.

It's the First Friday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. January 12, 2024 Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Lose My Ability” by David Leonard, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Molly Skaggs with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 16 and 17 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is John 2:1-12. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Photo by lil artsy. First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord - Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

As we begin to wrap up our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we look at what it means to reflect God's glory. How could man ever look like God? In our broken, fallen state, can we ever reflect his glory? Let's find out as we explore God's heart and intention behind filling us with his Holy Spirit and giving us his new nature. May your heart and mind be open to God's truth and will for your life today as we seek him together.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:22-24, and today's worship is You Came (Lazarus) by Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser.       Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

This episode revisits a profound conversation with Ken Helser. He shares timeless fatherhood wisdom about enjoying intimate time with God, making dreams a reality, and raising children who can become your best friends.    Key Takeaways   You're most blessed when you're most in need of God.  The enemy's greatest strategy against you will always be miscommunication.  Focus on raising kids you can become best friends with.  The hardest thing in the Christian life is to let God love you, and the second hardest thing is to be still. God wants to speak to you more than you even want to listen.   Ken Helser   Ken Helser and his wife, Linda, co-lead A Place for the Heart with their son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Melissa Helser. Ken and Linda pour into the hearts of the students who come for the 18 Inch Journey. They are blessed with four adult children and several wonderful grandchildren.    Key Quotes   4:14 - "God takes us a mountain top to give us a vision, but nothing is ever made reality on a mountaintop. There's rock up there, nothing grows and He always takes us in the valley for the dream and the vision to become reality." 13:39 - "What can I do for [my son] to love You and make You Lord of his life? And the Lord said, All you have to do is love your wife. I said, What? He says, if you love your wife in his presence, he will always trust you and believe you. But if he ever sees you abusing his mother, he will never trust anything you ever say to him. The most important thing you could do is love his mother, in his presence, always."   Links from Today's Conversation   A Place for the Heart Cageless Birds No Longer Slaves (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music, Jonathan & Melissa Helser | Peace 18 Inch Journey   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618  

In the second day of our series on renewal, today we're going to invite God to renew our minds. Our minds are the gateway to our emotions, decisions, and perspectives. How we see the world around us, the assumptions we live with, the lies we believe, and where we choose to focus our attention, make all the difference in our daily experience. May God guide each of us down the path to renewing our minds in his presence, and through his word today, that we might experience a greater measure of abundant life in him.   Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 12:2, and today's worship is Sound Mind by Melissa Helser. -- Thanks for listening to today's First15 Podcast. My name is Ryn, and I'm a part of the First15 Team. If you haven't downloaded our brand new First15 app, make sure to click the link in today's show notes to check it out! One of the new features that you can enjoy when you download the app is our Guided Prayers. We are adding new prayers to our library every month, so if you need a moment of peace with God, let these prayers be your guide!   For the nights when you find yourself anxious, overly excited, or struggling for whatever reason and sleep seems to you like an unconquerable feat, know that you are not alone. Sleepless nights aren't always due to negative issues. Maybe you have something really exciting that you are looking forward to and the anticipation of it all becomes a canvas in your mind of endless possibilities. Whatever the reason, we pray that this new Guided Prayer by our friend Peyton Garland will help you invite God into the space that he already dwells, and open your heart both to release to him all that is on your mind and to dream with him about the possibilities. As you do, remember this invitation from scripture: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28  

This is Monday in Ordinary Time, Proper 18 in the church calendar. My voice is under the weather, so enjoy the songs from last week's podcasts. This episode is a compilation of all four songs. “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger “The More I Seek You” by Zach Neese “Humble Thyself In The Sight Of The Lord” by Bob Hudson “Oh Lord You're Beautiful” by Keith Green If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Photo: Tour de Ville | La Ronde, Jason Thibault

This is Monday in Ordinary Time, Proper 18 in the church calendar. My voice is under the weather, so enjoy the songs from last week's podcasts. This episode is a compilation of all four songs. “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger“The More I Seek You” by Zach Neese“Humble Thyself In The Sight Of The Lord” by Bob Hudson“Oh Lord You're Beautiful” by Keith Green If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Photo: Tour de Ville | La Ronde, Jason Thibault --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 17 in the Church Calendar. September 5, 2023. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger and we'll include a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 26 and 28 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is James 2:14-26 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Photo: Dancing in the water - Valletta, Malta, Giuseppe Milo Proper 17 - Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 17 in the Church Calendar. September 5, 2023. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger and we'll include a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 26 and 28 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is James 2:14-26 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Photo: Dancing in the water – Valletta, Malta, Giuseppe Milo Proper 17 – Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

In this season, God is revealing hidden mysteries that are producing NOW answers and solutions through His Church for this broken world.  Stop trying to escape! God wants to give you better resources to dominate. In this new series, “Creating with The Creator” I will be interviewing different creative voices and personalities to help you learn how to tap into all that God has placed on the inside of you. My first guest, Leonard Jones, is a legend in the music industry and even more well-known for his worship in the Kingdom of God. He pioneered MorningStar and EagleStar Worship co. and was the head of the worship department for 20 years at MorningStar Ministries. He's been involved with worship for 50+ years, playing with and teaching top worship leaders like Jonathan and Melissa Helser, John Mark and Sarah McMillan, Josh Baldwin, Kim Walker, and many more.  My favourite story that Leonard shared was how Rick Joyner hired him for a year to just go into a cabin and worship God. Leonard would punch the clock eight hours a day and simply worship the Lord. This was before there ever was a church or any ministry. Something super-wonderful always happens when you have a true, authentic, and consistent relationship with your Creator!   Jump on the Podcast and get ready to receive some fresh hope! Much Love, Barry C. Maracle  

The week of August 7, 2023 will be a summer vacation for Morning Prayer. No podcast episodes will be posted. Meet you back here August 14, 2023. Keep up with the latest in the Facebook group here. These are the songs we sang this past week on the Morning Prayer and Worship podcast. The podcast is a compilation of all five songs. Find a playlist of the individual tracks here. “Worthy is the Lamb” by Darlene Zschech “Desert Song” by Brooke Ligertwood “Yahweh” by U2 “Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2 “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Image: Cuba and the Bahamas by NASA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

The week of August 7, 2023 will be a summer vacation for Morning Prayer. No podcast episodes will be posted. Meet you back here August 14, 2023. Keep up with the latest in the Facebook group here. These are the songs we sang this past week on the Morning Prayer and Worship podcast. The podcast is a compilation of all five songs. Find a playlist of the individual tracks here. “Worthy is the Lamb” by Darlene Zschech “Desert Song” by Brooke Ligertwood “Yahweh” by U2 “Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2 “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Image: Cuba and the Bahamas by NASA.

It's Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 12 in the Church Calendar. August 4, 2023. Next week will be a summer vacation for Morning Prayer. No podcast episodes will be posted. Meet you back here August 14, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger and we'll include a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Acts 17:1-15 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Art: Hilma af Klint Svanen. Proper 12 - O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 12 in the Church Calendar. August 4, 2023. Next week will be a summer vacation for Morning Prayer. No podcast episodes will be posted. Meet you back here August 14, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger and we'll include a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Acts 17:1-15 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Join our Facebook group here! Art: Hilma af Klint Svanen. Proper 12 - O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 4 in the Church Calendar. June 6, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 45 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by Salim Hasbini. First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday - Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 4 in the Church Calendar. June 6, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 45 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo by Salim Hasbini. First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday - Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

In today's devotional, we're going to explore and experience the ways God gives us strength. There is not much better than becoming aware of our weakness and being met by God's strength and grace in the midst of it. God fills in all the places we lack, and he wants to hold you up and strengthen you today in your weakness. We can release the need to appear strong because we have a very strong God on our behalf. May you experience the embrace of the Father today as you draw near.     Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 73:26, and today's worship is Strength (Official Lyric Video) | Beautiful Surrender by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  -- Thanks for taking time today to experience God with First15. I pray that you sense the incredible strength of God in your life today. If the Lord's moving in your life in a tangible way as you're creating space to meet with him, share that with someone today. We all need the strength of God in our lives. There's literally no telling the impact sharing your experience with God could have on the life of another.Thanks for engaging with God through First15. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him. https://first15.org/give/  https://first15.org/

This podcast episode continues the conversation between Melissa Helser, Justina Stevens, Jessie Miller & Phyllis Unkefer about living as rooted and empowered women in this day and age. This part of the conversation focuses on the work of being a powerful woman and what that work requires for the long haul of life. Through stories and examples from their own lives, they unpack what it means to walk in wholeness by growing in self-awareness and yielding to their neediness for the Lord. Our discipleship programs are centered around learning and receiving the rest and companionship that Jesus offers in everyday life. If you are interested in learning more about the Cageless Birds, please go to https://cagelessbirds.com! We have also created resources for discipleship and tools for stewarding your life with the Lord at https://engagingcultivate.com. You can also watch this podcast on the Cageless Birds YouTube channel HERE.  

What does it mean to be a powerful woman? In this podcast episode, Melissa Helser dialogues with Justina Stevens, Jessie Miller, & Phyllis Unkefer (three core leaders in our community) about living as rooted, powerful women in this day and age. This conversation centers around personal stories from each of the women about the process and reward of tending to their hearts, minds, and souls with the Lord. Our discipleship programs are centered around learning and receiving the rest and companionship that Jesus offers in everyday life. If you are interested in learning more about the Cageless Birds, please go to https://cagelessbirds.com! We have also created resources for discipleship and tools for stewarding your life with the Lord at https://engagingcultivate.com. You can also watch this podcast on the Cageless Birds YouTube channel.    

When you think of “inheritance” what comes to mind? For some reason, I think of a wealthy person who dies and everything that belongs to them gets passed down to blood relatives as a gift. It's theirs and they take it. Right?   I'm currently taking a Dream Course and in passing Steven Maddox told a story about all his life God had been pointing him to work in film and be a writer and he kept denying it. Not believing that was his identity. Not believing that was for him.  One day at church a man even came up to him and said he felt led by God to gift him this box FULL of nice camera equipment, like lots of it, expensive stuff, and he thought “this isn't for me.”  So he gave it away.  HE GAVE IT AWAY to someone else!  Because he didn't think “it was for him”   He gave away his “inheritance”, something God wanted him to have for free because He didn't think it was for him…   Hang with me, this lines up too perfectly with this song my husband and I have had on repeat for a couple of months and I shared inside LEADING LADIES last week as we had a time of soaking, journaling, and hearing from the Lord on their partnership with HIm in their calling this month.  Calling= the work they do to meet the needs of others.  Here are some of the lyrics below and then I'll explain. It's called SOUND MIND by Melissa Helser, you should definitely take a listen… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkwoi2ARhM    There are sooooooooo many takeaways and things we could discuss from these lyrics but for today here's where we are headed.  2 Timothy 1:7 is a fairly common verse. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you power, love, and a SOUND MIND.” You've probably heard it multiple times, but what does SOUND MIND really mean? Well, I looked it up and about peed my pants!!!   It comes from the Greek Word sopreneo, a compound word of sodzo and phreneo.   sodzo- meaning saved or delivered. (on the verge of death but then was revived and resuscitated because new life was breathed into him) Something that is delivered, recused, revived, salvaged, protected and is now safe and secure.     phrenoeo- intelligence or total frame of thinking including rationale, logic and emotions.  Every part of the human mind, including all the processes that are engaged in making the mind function and come to conclusions.    So think about those two definitions in light of fear.  When we are operating in or under fear what does that do to every single part of us? What does that make us come into agreement with? How does that affect every single thought, feeling, action, decision, and result in our life?    Now let's take this back to inheritance. What's been given to you, that is yours? It is NOT fear.  It is power, love and a SOUND MIND.  Are you giving that way because you “don't think you deserve it”?!  So much of bringing heaven to earth and partnering in our authority in Jesus comes in our calling and stewarding that well starts with AGREEMENT and IDENTITY!  Your IDENTITY in Jesus name is POWER, LOVE and SOUND MIND.  Your IDENTITY is BLESSED.  Your IDENTITY is just something you have to take and stop giving it away because you don't think it is for you.  IT'S FOR YOU!    This journey of revelation and identity of your True Self in light of Christ is just starting to heat up inside LEADING LADIES, this is a MOVEMENT and we are called to change the world by changing ourselves. I help God's Leading Ladies walking in the reality of wholeness now, without the fear of yesterday's limitations holding them back ever again. You in?! Join me at leadingladiesmovement.com to sign up!

It's the Second Friday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for John in Nigeria. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “We Make Space” by Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger. We'll read Psalm 31 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 4:35-41 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Untitled batik painting by Tony Nwachukwu (Nigerian, 1959–) Collect of the Day Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's the Second Friday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for John in Nigeria. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “We Make Space” by Jason Ingram, Jonathan Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger. We'll read Psalm 31 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 4:35-41 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Untitled batik painting by Tony Nwachukwu (Nigerian, 1959–) Collect of the Day Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

In today's episode: How I love spiritual growth! It's one of my favorite topics. Today we are digging into ways you can expand the boundaries of your spiritual life by pursuing new things, regaining lost things, and developing specific things. Listen in to find some new ideas and get a refresher on how your spiritual life deserves attention. ***VIParts of this episode to refer to: Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Dwell App Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Music mentioned: Johnnyswim, Maverick City Worship, Upper Room, Housefires, Jenn Johnson, Bryan and Katie Torwalt, United Pursuit Band, Harvest, Josh Garrels, David Brymer, Lauren Daigle, Jonathon David and Melissa Helser, Cory Asbury, Kelanie Goeckler, Lindy Cofer, Kimberly and Alberto Rivera Practicing the Presence of God The Power of Communion: Accessing Miracles Through the Body and Blood of Jesus   Welcome to the Christian Life Coach Collective!

I think one of the hardest things to do in life is to live with joy in the midst of trials and challenges. It's so easy to let life dictate to us our emotions and state of being. But in God, there is a joy available to us right where we are, no matter how good or bad the situation may be. Today we're going to make space together to simply open our hearts and minds to receive the joy of the Father. I hope and pray that you find real, life-changing joy in God's presence today. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 126:5-6, and today's worship is No Longer Slaves / We WIll Not Be Shaken by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  -- If you've wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible.  A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions:  Why do we read the Bible? How was the Bible created? Why do we need to interpret the Bible? What is the Bible about? What are the best tools for studying the Bible? What can I learn from others? How can I learn for myself?   I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today.  Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

The Season After Pentecost, Thursday, Proper 23 in the Church Calendar This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing the song “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger. We'll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We'll read Psalm 18:1-20 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Luke 9:18-27 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856, George Inness, National Gallery of Art

The Season After Pentecost, Thursday, Proper 23 in the Church Calendar This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing the song “I Believe” by Amanda Cook, Jason Ingram, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, and Steffany Gretzinger. We'll then offer a Prayer of Confession. We'll read Psalm 18:1-20 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture Lesson is Luke 9:18-27 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856, George Inness, National Gallery of Art --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

He opened the door of the birdcage to let the eagle fly to freedom. But the eagle had been in captivity for so long it no longer believed it could fly, and it chose not to fly. It was then he realized the bird was not in the cage. The cage was in the bird. – Jonathan Helser Friends, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser have become the kind of people who bring with them, wherever they find themselves, the atmosphere of the Kingdom of God.  Through their pain, they've grown into their possibility. Their suffering has given way to an even greater desire. They have seen the goodness of God in the land of the living.  And they are inviting us to come along, courageously following the Father anywhere. We rise by bowing We live by dying When we give what we could never keep We gain what we will never lose Join us for Part 2 of this series as we weave together story and song to shepherd our hearts ever deeper into the hope and heart of a God unbound by death.  For the Kingdom, Morgan

In our third devotional on seeking renewal from our good and loving God, today we're going to look at what it means to have a renewal of our first love. What, who we love first, makes all the difference in how we spend our days, and how we spend our moments. And unless God is our first love, the one we're giving all of our hearts to, life will always feel out of balance, and lacking the fullness of fulfillment. May God guide us to a deeper love of him today as we open our hearts and hands to meet with him. Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 2:4, and today's worship is First Love by Jonathan and Melissa Helser. --   If you've wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible.  A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions:  Why do we read the Bible? How was the Bible created? Why do we need to interpret the Bible? What is the Bible about? What are the best tools for studying the Bible? What can I learn from others? How can I learn for myself?   I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today.  Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

God loves you unconditionally, exactly as you are and not as you "should be.” – Brennan Manning, All Is Grace The best teachers are foremost, always and forever, committed students.  Jonathan David and Melissa Helser are unapologetically committed, life-long students of Jesus and his Kingdom. Risk-takers, worship leaders, and courageous parents, the Helsers blaze a path for people to encounter God—exactly as they are. For decades, they've invited generations of God's sons and daughters to come as they are, authentically and intimately, into the presence of God.  From that place, they've discovered a secret of the Kingdom: The one who knows us best is the one who loves us most.  Friends, God is the one who knows us best.  And from that place of deep knowing, he is the one who chooses us and loves us most.  Come along as we discover afresh that we truly are the dearly loved sons and daughters of God.  For the Kingdom, Morgan [Here are some ways to go deeper with the work entrusted to the Helsers' care: Explore their worship ministry, which has traveled the globe to offer live opportunities to encounter our Father together, at JonathanHelser.com and CagelessBirds.com. Check out their small-batch deep discipleship school for young adults through 18InchJourney.com, one of the premier contexts for apprenticeship in this hour on the globe.]

Kalli Hendrickson is a delight, especially with her easy laugh and sincere heart. She is a gifted artist, art teacher at Santa Fe Christian Schools, and entrepreneur, and she's in the process of writing and illustrating a children's book. As a teen, Kalli's life was hit with sorrow and fear and she was voted “Shyest” by her high school peers, but God knew,  and He gave her a new identity in Him. She is living His story of joy instead of sadness, of trust instead of shyness, and she now loves helping people find the story God is writing for them. You'll hear some EXTRAordinary ways God has revealed Himself to Kalli, who follows a charismatic church tradition. Isn't the Body of Christ intriguing - we all have so much to learn from each other, and God's stories in our lives help us all grow and expand our knowledge of the Almighty. I know you'll be invigorated and challenged by Kalli's stories and insights. In the podcast, Kalli mentions the song, “No Longer Slaves” by Jonathan and Melissa Helser, and the book, Running With Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best by Eugene Peterson.  Kalli's website can be found at www.mkhart.net.

Key Takeaways   You have to believe God wants to speak to you more than you even want to listen. When you journal you are stirring up a prophetic gift. Every time we hurry, we break things. Be Still. God wants us to live life well. When you journal you write down you history with the Father that you will have forever.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube |  Instagram | Facebook   Ken Helser   Ken and Linda co-lead, A Place for the Heart, with their son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  Ken and Linda pour into the hearts of the students that come for the 18 Inch Journey.  They are the original Cageless Birds as the first to explore their relationship with God through art.  They continue to travel around the world ministering in Youth With A Mission Schools.  Ken never would have believed all the good things that awaited them when he gave God his everything.   The greatest fruit of Ken and Linda's life is family.  Long ago, the Lord revealed to them that the foundation of their ministry began with family.   This is true today and as Ken and Linda do everything they do out of the overflow of their love for family.   Key Quotes (Full Transcript of Conversation Here)   2:21 - "Well, as the Lord said to me one time... as long as you're following me, you will always be in transition. And what that means to me, is I am more deeply in love with my wife now, soon to be 56 years, than I've ever been. And the reason for it is 2nd Corinthians 5:17. If any man is in Christ, he's a new creation. And that means tomorrow morning when I wake up, I'm going to be married to a new creation." 6:39 - "Jesus teaches what we should be but then He makes us what He teaches we should be. I cannot do it without Himself and that's where my dependency is more than it's ever been." 16:59 - "I think the most important thing... I know that the hardest thing in the Christian life is to let God love you. And I believe the second hardest thing in the Christian life is to be still."   Conversation Links   A Place for the Heart  Cageless Birds "No Longer Slaves" 18 Inch Journey Ken's Testimony Ken on Hearing the Voice of the Father   Links from dadAWESOME   https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Intro is a cover of Sound Mind by Melissa Helser. Episode 5 is for all you mamas out there just trying your best to follow Jesus! We hope no matter what season you're in, this episode about mamas in the Bible will bring you encouragement and a little bit of laughter. Enjoy! 

Key Takeaways   Vision doesn't become reality on the mountaintops but rather in the valleys. When God promises he follows through, just not always on our timeline. When it's built by faith it moves from information to revelation. When you love your spouse in front of your children they will trust and believe you. The key to communication is identification.   dadAWESOME   We're on a mission to add LIFE to the dad life. We're passionate about helping dads live fully alive as they lead their kids to God's awesomeness.  | YouTube |  Instagram | Facebook   Ken Helser   Ken and Linda co-lead, A Place for the Heart, with their son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  Ken and Linda pour into the hearts of the students that come for the 18 Inch Journey.  They are the original Cageless Birds as the first to explore their relationship with God through art.  They continue to travel around the world ministering in Youth With A Mission Schools.  Ken never would have believed all the good things that awaited them when he gave God his everything.   The greatest fruit of Ken and Linda's life is family.  Long ago, the Lord revealed to them that the foundation of their ministry began with family.   This is true today and as Ken and Linda do everything they do out of the overflow of their love for family.   Key Quotes (Full Transcript of the Conversation)   3:34 - "God takes us to mountaintop to give us a vision, but nothing is ever made reality on a mountaintop, there's rock up there, nothing grows. It always takes us in the valley for the dream and the vision to become reality." - Oswald Chambers 4:51 - "I shouldn't be talking about them... it's not pride, I'm just so grateful. And the Lord said, It's okay, I brag about my Son all the time, and the Father brags on Jesus. And when our children have followed the Lord and done what they were created to find, what they were made for... Ephesians 1:3...He called before the creation of the world, He saw us and called us to become holy and blameless. If God called you to that, then He also called you with a destiny. And it's tragic that most young people today, many, many people today work jobs they cannot stand and they've never been able to do that one thing they were created for." 7:25 - 'So many times when God gives you the vision, it's gonna happen, it's in the future, it will take place, but He doesn't tell you when, because it's not so much that I had a vision, God has to shape me into the place of the vision. It's what He has to do in me. Because one of the greatest things is for God to be able to give you something without what He gives you having you." 17:29 - "The key to communication is identification... The greatest communicator in all the world is Jesus Christ. But his communication was slow, on the money, because he spoke the language of the people. When he spoke to women, he talked about yeast and bread. When he spoke to farmers, it was different soil conditions and what kind of crop. And fisherman, pearl of great price in the nets. And so he spoke the language of the people. And I think one of the key things and communicated with my children is being able to speak to their world and bring them into my world."   Conversation Links   A Place for the Heart  Cageless Birds "No Longer Slaves" 18 Inch Journey   Links from dadAWESOME   https://dadawesome.org/life/ Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

REVING the Word is a coached Christian workout that's perfect for a run, walk, interval training, or anytime you move your body. Today we have a brand new REVING the Word for you taught by guest host, Savannah Dyer, a friend of Revelation Wellness. Today, Savannah is coaching an active recovery walk while she teaches on Luke 10:38-42. This workout will give you space to soak in the word while moving your body. If you've been thirsty for more of God, this one is sure to leave you feeling refreshed. Don't forget! Sign-ups are open now for Platoon 29! If you're ready to get free, stay free, and set others free, then Revelation Wellness Instructor Training is for you. Download a packet today! --> Revelation Wellness Instructor Training If you'd like to explore more of walking with scripture, check out our newest walking program, 21 days of Walking the Words of Jesus. This faith and fitness program helps you create better beliefs and develop healthy habits through prayer and worship. We love our Rev community and think you will too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news! Please consider leaving us one, and if we read your name on our show, we'll send you a free gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!    Playlist: Gratitude - I AM THEY (4:12) Just Like Heaven (Live) -  Brandon Lake (9:16) I AM Your Beloved (Live)- Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser (9:58) Be Your Friend - Vigiland, Alexander Tidebrink (3:00) This is the Day - Tim Timmons (3:08) After My Heart - The Color (3:29) Love Me Like You (TYE Remix) - The Young Escape (3:22) The Way - Crosscut Collective, Stars Go Dim (3:49) You Keep Hope Alive - Jon Reddick (3:51) Wouldn't It Be Like You (Live at TRIBL Night) - Bryan & Katie Torwalt (6:44) Disclaimer: Due to our music licensing, the content of this podcast is not intended to be downloaded, only streamed.

REVING the Word is a coached Christian workout that's perfect for a run, walk, interval training, or anytime you move your body. Today we have a brand new REVING the Word for you taught by guest host, Savannah Dyer, a friend of Revelation Wellness. Today, Savannah is coaching an active recovery walk while she teaches on Luke 10:38-42. This workout will give you space to soak in the word while moving your body. If you've been thirsty for more of God, this one is sure to leave you feeling refreshed. Don't forget! Sign-ups are open now for Platoon 29! If you're ready to get free, stay free, and set others free, then Revelation Wellness Instructor Training is for you. Download a packet today! --> Revelation Wellness Instructor Training If you'd like to explore more of walking with scripture, check out our newest walking program, 21 days of Walking the Words of Jesus. This faith and fitness program helps you create better beliefs and develop healthy habits through prayer and worship. We love our Rev community and think you will too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news! Please consider leaving us one, and if we read your name on our show, we'll send you a free gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!    Playlist: Gratitude - I AM THEY (4:12) Just Like Heaven (Live) -  Brandon Lake (9:16) I AM Your Beloved (Live)- Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser (9:58) Be Your Friend - Vigiland, Alexander Tidebrink (3:00) This is the Day - Tim Timmons (3:08) After My Heart - The Color (3:29) Love Me Like You (TYE Remix) - The Young Escape (3:22) The Way - Crosscut Collective, Stars Go Dim (3:49) You Keep Hope Alive - Jon Reddick (3:51) Wouldn't It Be Like You (Live at TRIBL Night) - Bryan & Katie Torwalt (6:44) Disclaimer: Due to our music licensing, the content of this podcast is not intended to be downloaded, only streamed.

In today's devotional, we're going to explore and experience the ways God gives us strength. There is not much better than becoming aware of our weakness and being met by God's strength and grace in the midst of it. God fills in all the places we lack, and he wants to hold you up and strengthen you today in your weakness. We can release the need to appear strong because we have a very strong God on our behalf. May you experience the embrace of the Father today as you draw near. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 73:26, and today's worship is Strength by Jonathan and Melissa Helser. --   Faith doesn't happen on its own. It's a byproduct of time spent experiencing the faithfulness of our God. It's a gift given to us by the Giver of good gifts, himself.    It was a supernatural faith that allowed Paul to sing even while in chains. It was supernatural faith that allowed Peter to proclaim the gospel, even unto death. And it's supernatural faith that will carry you to and through the greatest gospel opportunities in front of you.    We pray our printed devotionals, Faith and Trust, help people like you experience the life changing reality that faith and trust have on your everyday life.     With Faith you'll:    Discover a Biblical framework for living faithfully Study powerful moments of God's faithfulness in scripture Tear down personal strongholds in your life where you struggle with faith Develop a lifestyle of faith, that weathers the storms of life   And every dollar you give today goes to help more people like you experience the nearness and love of our God.  Everything changes when we learn to trust and become filled with faith in our good, good God. Get your copy at supportfirst15.org!

Today's story is the perfect message to prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday! Julie Reynolds, from Montgomery, Alabama, shares her story of how God freed her from the chains of fear and control and led her to a place of peace and trust.   Listen to "Story Within the Story" on PATREON. Join us at our Spring Luncheon Wednesday, April 20th, to hear the powerful story of ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler - purchase tickets HERE ​​​​ Resources : "Sound Mind" by Melissa Helser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkwoi2ARhM

“I write my best songs when I get lost in His presence” - Jonathan Helser.Jonathan and Melissa Helser long to empower those they encounter with the truth that Jesus died to be with us and vibrantly lives inside of us. In 2007, The Helsers hosted their first discipleship school called the 18 Inch Journey, named for the distance between the head and the heart. Jonathan joined us to speak on the mission of this school, spontaneous worship moments, and the unique recording process of The Land I'm Livin' In: “We wanted this school and this land to be embedded into the fabric of the album.”

God's presence is real, full of love, and completely transformational. It takes what was broken and brings healing. It takes what was lost and guides us to our rightful place in the Father. It satisfies the weary, brings light to the darkness, and pours out the refreshing rain of God's love on the dryest, deepest parts of the soul. Today we're beginning a new series, focusing on deepening our understanding and practice of God's presence by focusing on the reality of his presence. May God open our eyes and hearts to see and sense his nearness in a meaningful way today. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 139:7-8, and today's worship is We Make Space by Melissa Helser. -- What started as a daily email devotional in 2015 has grown into a worldwide movement of over 2.6 million men and women connecting with God every day through our app, First15 Worship, Primeros15, our Spanish-language platform, our podcast, and live and virtual events. That's millions of people encountering God's presence — and being used by him to transform our culture. Today, you can help fuel this movement by becoming a First15 Monthly Partner. The amount you give is up to you — just knowing you're investing to impact more lives for Christ is what matters. Go to first15.org/monthlypartner to give now.

Today we continue our week long focus on the Holy Spirit by exploring what it means for us to grow in friendship with him. We'll never have a kinder, more present friend than the God who dwells within us. May we discover the pathway he's laid before us to grow in friendship with him today, as we take time to experience him in a fresh way. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 25:14, and today's worship is I Am Your Beloved & Running Home by Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser. -- We are so excited to share our latest worship song, Coming Through, featuring Jeremiah Brinkley! Check it out on the various streaming platforms here or over at our YouTube channel, here! -- What started as a daily email devotional in 2015 has grown into a worldwide movement of over 2.6 million men and women connecting with God every day through our app, First15 Worship, Primeros15, our Spanish-language platform, our podcast, and live and virtual events. That's millions of people encountering God's presence — and being used by him to transform our culture. Today, you can help fuel this movement by becoming a First15 Monthly Partner. The amount you give is up to you — just knowing you're investing to impact more lives for Christ is what matters. Go to first15.org/monthlypartner to give now.

This is the Sixth Week after the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We'll open with the song "I Lose My Ability" by Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Molly Skaggs, and David Leonard throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 1 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 6:17-26 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://benwardmusic.com/donate). Photo by me 😊. Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: https://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Morning-Prayer-2-13-22.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

This is the Sixth Week after the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We'll open with the song "I Lose My Ability" by Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Molly Skaggs, and David Leonard throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 1 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Luke 6:17-26 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://benwardmusic.com/donate). Photo by me 😊. Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: https://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Morning-Prayer-2-13-22.pdf

Fullness of life and surrender are inextricably linked. As we begin to wrap up our week on diving into the fullness of life, today we'll explore the concept of surrendering to Jesus. May you be encouraged instead of burdened and take whatever next steps necessary to give Jesus your all. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 10:39, and today's worship is Find Me by Jonathan and Melissa Helser. First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website.  Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15. _____________ Do you have questions about the Holy Spirit? Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is?   In Volume 3 of our First15 Devotionals, we're going to dive deeply, every day, into a time of learning and growth with the Holy Spirit.  Click here to order Spirit now, and be equipped to walk with the Spirit of God.