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Why Parenting is not Working Romans 1:21-23 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles. (NIV) Romans1:25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. 1. Parenting isn’t working because we exchange biblical wisdom for worldly knowledge. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. (NASB) 3 Steps to root your parenting in the truth of God’s word 1a. Pray. Ask God for wisdom. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (NIV) 1b. Read the Bible and gain wisdom. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (NIV) Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. (NIV) Psalm 118:6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. (NIV) Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. (NIV) 1c. Impress God’s word on your children. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (NIV) James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) 2. Parenting isn’t working because we exchange being planted in God’s house for participating in recreation. Psalm 92:12-13 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. (NIV) 3. Parenting isn’t working because we exchange focusing on the Creator for focusing on created things. Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. (NIV) Proverbs 22:6 Direct your children onto the right path and when they are older, they will not leave it. (NLT)

544 God Reveals His Wisdom for His Purposes, a Guided Christian Meditation on Daniel 2:29-30 with the Recenter With Christ app   The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Scripture for Meditation Daniel 2 NIV 29 “As Your Majesty was lying there, your mind turned to things to come, and the revealer of mysteries showed you what is going to happen. 30 As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have greater wisdom than anyone else alive, but so that Your Majesty may know the interpretation and that you may understand what went through your mind. NKJV 29 As for you, O king, thoughts came to your mind while on your bed, about what would come to pass after this; and He who reveals secrets has made known to you what will be. 30 But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but for our sakes who make known the interpretation to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. Meditation: What role does knowledge play in the gospel and what role does it play in our life? Sometimes we can get caught up in thinking that our understanding is perfect or that we fully understand the mysteries of God. When we pause to think about it of course we recognize that our human understanding is limited.  God's spirit is what lifts us up in everything, especially knowledge. Also there is purpose in God showing us His mysteries. God showed Daniel His mysteries for Gods purpose. God knows His goals. God is the one that can share a sliver of His mysteries. Our human brains are so limited. The book of John says that if all the books were written about Jesus were written the world alone could not hold them. Thank God that He gives us the knowledge we need to do what He needs usto do.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates:  Final Question:  Final Thought:   FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod  

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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; James 1:17"I don't see why I always have to put some of the money I earn in the church collection," grumbled Amos. He fumbled in his pocket and reluctantly took out some coins, which he set aside. "I only have a few dollars left now!" "Amos," Mom began, but before she could continue, the patio door jerked open and Vivienne dashed into the room. "Mom!" exclaimed Vivienne, holding her hands behind her back. "Guess what?" "We give up," said Amos. "What?"Vivienne flashed a triumphant grin. "Look!" She held out both hands. In each one lay a big red tomato. "My very first tomatoes are ripe already!" She looked at her brother and laughed. "I told you they were getting ripe fast, and you said they wouldn't be ready for a long time yet. But here they are!""Wonderful!" said Mom. "They look delicious. Should we have them for dinner tonight?" "That would be great, but…" Vivienne paused. "It's just that Grandma gave me those plants, and Grandpa helped me plant them and taught me how to take care of them. I think I want to give these first two tomatoes to them." "Oh, I like that idea," said Mom. "Should we bring them to Grandma and Grandpa's house now so they can have them for dinner?" Vivienne nodded. "Yeah. I want them to be the first to taste my tomatoes!"After Vivienne went to find a bowl for her tomatoes, Mom turned to Amos. "You know, Amos, today Vivienne has been a good example of the way we're supposed to give to God. Vivienne didn't have to give her first tomatoes to Grandma and Grandpa--she wanted to offer them as a gift because she's thankful for what they did for her. That's how God wants us to give to Him--cheerfully and with thanks for all He's done for us.""Oh," Amos murmured. "I guess the money and the things we have come from God in the first place, huh?"Mom nodded. "He's provided us with everything we own, and more importantly, He's given us eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Nothing we can buy compares to the joy and peace we have in Him."Amos took a few more coins from his pocket. "I want to put these in the collection plate too." -Tanya FerdinanduszHow About You?Do you give a portion of your allowance or earnings to the Lord? Do you give it willingly and cheerfully? Remember that everything you have is God's generous gift to you. When you give to Him--to His people in need or to His work here on earth--you are only giving back what you received from Him in the first place. He's also given you the greatest gift of all--His Son, Jesus. So when you give, do it thankfully and with a cheerful heart.Today's Key Verse:Everything comes from you [God], and we have given you only what comes from your hand. (NIV) ( 1 Chronicles 29:14 )Today's Key Thought:Give cheerfully to God

ONE THING Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. – Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

Dysfunctional: Why My Conversations With Difficult People Are Not Working 2 Timothy 2:23–26 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. (NLT) 1. You need to determine if you should engage a difficult person 2 Timothy 2:23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. (NLT) 1A. There are times you should not engage a difficult person 1 Timothy 1:4 Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people live a life of faith in God. (NLT) 1 Timothy 4:7 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. (NLT) 1 Timothy 6:20–21 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all. (NLT) 2 Timothy 2:14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them. (NLT) 2 Timothy 2:16–18 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. 17 This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18 They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith. (NLT) 1B. There are times you should engage a difficult person Acts 18:4  Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. (NIV) Acts 19:8–9 Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. 9 But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. (NIV) 1C. There are times when you need to establish boundaries after engaging a difficult person Titus 3:9–10 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time. 10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. (NLT) Romans 16:17–18 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. 18 Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. (NLT) 2 Thessalonians 3:14–15 Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed. 15 Don’t think of them as enemies, but warn them as you would a brother or sister. (NLT) 2 Timothy 3:4–5 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that! (NLT) 2 John 1:10–11 If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement. 11 Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work. (NLT) 7 Principles For Engaging A Difficult Person 1. Be focused on solutions with difficult people not a fight 2 Timothy 2:24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. (NLT) Proverbs 29:11 Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. (NLT) 2. Be kind to difficult people 2 Timothy 2:24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. (NLT) Ephesians 4:31–32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT) 3. Be patient with difficult people 2 Timothy 2:24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. (NLT) Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. (NIV) Ephesians 4:2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. (NLT) Proverbs 14:29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. (NLT) 4. Be gentle with difficult people 2 Timothy 2:25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. (NLT) Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NIV) 5. Be biblical with difficult people 2 Timothy 2:25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. (NLT) 6. Be for the difficult person winning in life 2 Timothy 2:25-26 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. (NLT) 7. Be aware the difficult person is in a spiritual battle 2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. (NLT) Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” (NKJV)

542 There is a God in Heaven Who Reveals Mysteries, a Guided Christian Meditation on Daniel 2:24-28 with the Recenter With Christ app   The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Scripture for Meditation NABRE 24 So Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not put the wise men of Babylon to death. Bring me before the king, and I will tell him the interpretation of the dream.” Arioch quickly brought Daniel to the king and said, 25 “I have found a man among the Judean exiles who can give the interpretation to the king.” 26 The king asked Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Can you tell me the dream that I had and its meaning?” 27 In the king's presence Daniel made this reply: “The mystery about which the king has inquired, the wise men, enchanters, magicians, and diviners could not explain to the king. 28 But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what is to happen in the last days; this was your dream, the visions you saw as you lay in bed. NIV 24 Then Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. Take me to the king, and I will interpret his dream for him.” 25 Arioch took Daniel to the king at once and said, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who can tell the king what his dream means.” 26 The king asked Daniel (also called Belteshazzar), “Are you able to tell me what I saw in my dream and interpret it?” 27 Daniel replied, “No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you were lying in bed are these: Meditation: After Daniel recognizes the awe of God in previous verses, he humbly goes to God seeking answers. God blesses Daniel with the answer he seeks. He then shows up to interpret the dream of the King. The King had threatened to kill all the wise men, which included Daniel and other Israelite people. Daniel then agreed with the King that none of The wise men could interpret the dream but that God could. This contrast shows the difference in power between Us and God and gives us the appropriate frame of mine to stay humble before God.  This makes the comparison between how Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar even more foundational and represents a crucial message of this whole experience.  This becomes an incredibly valuable thing for us to consider. When we lack wisdom what should we do? Do we seek God for understanding? Do we seek God for understanding our role in life or our perspective on the world? Do we trust that God can give us understanding? Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates:  Final Question:  Final Thought:   FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod                  

NIV 20 and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;     wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons;     he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise     and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things;     he knows what lies in darkness,     and light dwells with him. 23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:     You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you,     you have made known to us the dream of the king.” FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod  

May 12, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

We live in a crazy, mixed-up, broken world. Just look at some of the things that happened in the United States this past year. Men who think they are women demand to participate in women's sports and change clothes in women's locker rooms. And they are celebrated for doing so. Schools and libraries expose children to sexualized drag shows. Teachers allow students to act as the opposite gender while keeping it secret from their parents. Doctors cut off the gender-specific body parts of boys and girls who suffer from gender dysphoria. Many people demand the right to abort a child at any point during pregnancy. OF course, these are the most extreme forms of brokenness we see. We don't even blink any more at people who insist on sexual expression outside of God's design for marriage. Or at the vitriol and hatred people spew on social media. We've even come to expect increasing crime in our streets. Would you call this world loving? Probably not. But the real question is whether we are loving. 1 Corinthians 13:6 says, “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” (NIV 1984) It is not enough for us to shun the evil in this world. True love rejoices with the truth. I like the idea of rejoicing, don't you? In the face of a broken world, love others by rejoicing in the truth. How to leave a review: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/rate-and-review/ Visit Elmer Fuller's author website at: https://www.elmerfuller.com/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

May 11, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5; 8:14-19Lia threw her ballet shoes into the back seat of the car and slid in with a sigh. "Practice went that well, huh?" Mom gave Lia a sympathetic glance before pulling away from the curb. "Mom, I want to quit--I keep falling short in my high demi pointe! Every time I try to raise up higher on my toes, my legs feel all wobbly. Today I fell, and Cathy laughed at me! She does all her moves perfectly. It's not fair!" "Lia, you've got to remember that Cathy has been in ballet for years and this is only your sixth month. She shouldn't have laughed at you, but you need to focus on what you have accomplished and how far you've come."Scowling, Lia scrunched farther down in her seat. She tried to stop the tears from filling her eyes. "I just feel so useless sometimes--like everyone is better than me and more talented." "I think everyone feels that way at some point," said Mom. "However, you can't let how you feel or other people's skill levels deter you from something you have a passion for. I want you to finish out the year, and then we can reevaluate if you want to continue ballet." "I really do like ballet," Lia said. "But what if I don't get any better?"Mom smiled at her. "Then remember whose child you are." Lia rolled her eyes. "Yours, obviously." Mom laughed. "Yes, but I'm talking about you being God's child. Whenever you feel inadequate, remember that He loves you regardless of what you can or can't do. Do you remember the verse we read in church about how God pours out His love on His children?" "Yes, and Pastor Andy talked about how we don't need to live in fear because Jesus did what we couldn't do--He lived a perfect life and then died and rose again to make us right with God." Lia gazed out her window quizzically. "Mom, I thought we were going home--why are we at the zoo?" "Impromptu field trip! I just thought of an animal you need to see that will encourage you to stand strong even when you feel like you're falling short. Come on!" Lia grinned. "Now you've really thought of everything!" -Savannah ColemanHow About You?Do you ever feel like nothing you do is good enough? God has given everyone talents, but it often takes hard work and time when you want to improve in certain areas. When you're feeling defeated about not being as good at something as you would like to be, take comfort in the fact that you are God's beloved child. You never have to work for this privilege--you simply belong to Him because you trust in Jesus, who shed His precious blood for you. Today's Key Verse:See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (NIV) (1 John 3:1)Today's Key Thought:God's love for you never falls short

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Many people come to God expecting a quick miracle that will make everything better. What the Bible actually emphasizes is "building," which is a long-term view of life. Those whose lives collapse almost always have ignored building the emotional aspect of their spiritual lives—they were not willing to dig down deep. Building or rebuilding our emotional lives will allow us to grow our character as we walk with God and develop our strength from the inside out. Check out this excerpt from chapter six of our new book, He's Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself⁠, which is available now on Amazon! Luke 6:47–49 NIV Ephesians 3:16–19 NIV Proverbs 15:4 NLT 2 Chronicles 6:29–31 NIV Proverbs 18:24 NIV Psalm 15:1–2 NIV Proverbs 26:24 NIV Psalm 36:1–2 NIV Psalm 51:6 NLT Hebrews 3:12–13 NIV Hebrews 5:11–14 NIV 1 Corinthians 12:18–21 NIV

May 10, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

A couple of days ago, I contrasted the mixed martial arts bouts called Ultimate Fighting Championship with love. Both are extremes. The first seeks to defeat another through aggression and inflicting pain. But love is extreme because it seeks what is best for another, even if it requires self-sacrifice. Sometimes it is good to examine the extremes. But we also can learn more about love by contrasting it with something that is similar, yet not the same. In 2 Peter 1:7 we are told to add “to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.” (NIV 1984) Brotherly kindness can also be translated brotherly love. So what is the difference between brotherly love and the word love in this passage? They are different words in the original language. Understanding the differences between them is necessary. Brotherly love is the emotional connection we feel with family or close friends. It can be a powerful emotion. The Greek word phileo describes this type of love. But it differs from the ultimate love. The Greek word agape is used in multiple commands we see to love God and each other. This love chooses to provide what is best for another, but not because the person is winsome or deserving. It is unselfish. Today, choose to do what is best for others, to provide what they need, to bless their lives, even if it requires sacrifice. How to leave a review: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/rate-and-review/ Visit Elmer Fuller's author website at: https://www.elmerfuller.com/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

Psalm 040For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. (v 1-17)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

In the business world, good communication skills are vital. CEOs of companies have to review information and reports from across the organization. Internal and external communications flood their email boxes. What every CEO needs is a way to quickly review information. So, other business leaders learn to summarize. One common form is the one-page executive summary. A business unit or person may develop a multipage report filled with text, charts and graphs, but it starts with a summary no more than one page in length. The CEO can then see the gist of the information and choose whether to read further or not. In fact, we all rely on summaries for text messages, advertising slogans and other forms of communication. Even Jesus used a summary. He once summarized the way to live with these words from Matthew 22:37-39, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” (NIV 1984) Love is the standard for every relationship. Husbands are to love their wives, wives their husbands, parents their children and each of us our neighbor. Multiple passages in the New Testament command us to love others as Jesus loved us. Love is so important, it summarizes our duty to God and to each other. Add love to your faith today. How to leave a review: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/rate-and-review/ Visit Elmer Fuller's author website at: https://www.elmerfuller.com/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times.  In Paul's letters to the Thessalonians he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture.  Today, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn teaches on 1 Thessalonians 1. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!    

May 09, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

Psalm 039For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. (v 1-13)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

May 08, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

We take  a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Today, Bill and Patrick discuss God's perfect balance between men and women.  Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey B. for more conversation on  Psalm 103. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!

At age seventeen, Joni Eareckson Tada awoke after a diving accident—paralyzed from the shoulders down. Thus began her new life—from a wheelchair. Over time, Joni became known for her contagious joy and her compassionate ministry to others..As a teen, Joni's story made me think hard about suffering. Should tragedy strike, how would I react? Where is Jesus in all of this? And so began a lifelong look at suffering in Scripture. We know that sin and suffering invaded God's good world after humans chose to rebel against God, but what else does Scripture say? Eventually, I noticed some intriguing themes. Today we'll introduce three themes, and over the next few days we'll explore each one more deeply. Then we'll wrap up with a glimpse at the comfort Christ promises. So, let's dive in!.Theme one: God does not explain suffering, but He never ignores it. Indeed, through Jesus, He invites us to “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Through the cross, Jesus joins us in our pain and offers Himself as our “ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1) and our ultimate Deliverer..Theme two: Suffering has significance. First, as the body of Christ, we are called to share both in Christ's sufferings and in His loving comfort. This is not only for our benefit, but also for each other's benefit (2 Corinthians 1:4-7). Second, God can use our affliction to get our attention and correct any areas where we are straying from His good ways, ultimately drawing us nearer to Himself (Hebrews 12:5-12)..Theme three: Through the Holy Spirit, God is with us in our suffering, granting us grace and often hijacking hardship for our good (2 Corinthians 12:8-10).This truth helps explain why the apostles encourage believers to rejoice when facing trials (Romans 5:3-5)..Ultimately, when we encounter suffering, we can remember that Jesus defeated sin and death through His own death and resurrection, and He will heal all suffering at His return. As we rest in this sure hope, we can face whatever suffering lies ahead of us, held by our Savior who suffers with us. • G. Kam Congleton.• What questions do you have about suffering—your own suffering or the suffering of others? .• To dig deeper into the topic of suffering, you can read Psalm 119:65-72 and James 1:2-4..For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:5 (NIV)

Psalm 78:70-72 NIV

Psalm 038A psalm of David. A petition. (v 1-22)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

What comes to mind when you hear the word ultimate? The word means the most extreme or important version of something. Does the word remind you of the Ultimate Fighting Championship? It is an extreme form of mixed martial arts. Opponents punch, kick, wrestle and throw each other about the ring. Thy pin each other, twisting limbs and causing pain. Oh, some things are illegal, like spitting or hair pulling, or kicking someone in the head while they're lying the mat. If they are standing, kick them in the head all you want. You just can't do that while they're lying on the mat. This type of fighting is ultimate because it is extreme. An opposite to ultimate fighting is love. Love seeks what is best for the other. And love can be extreme. God is the ultimate example of love. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (NIV 1984) God sacrificed his son to pay the penalty for our sin. That's extreme love. Jesus also shows ultimate love. He had a choice. Galatians 2:20 says he loved us and gave himself up for us. God is our model for how to treat others. His example is extreme. We must show love like the ultimate example of love, God himself. How to leave a review: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/rate-and-review/ Visit Elmer Fuller's author website at: https://www.elmerfuller.com/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

Should Christians confront sin? The Holy Spirit does! Some believers believe that we should just "love people into the Kingdom;" that there is no prophetic role for the church to call out wickedness in society. But if that's true, how can we be aligned with the Spirit of God, who was sent for that purpose? (And by the way, is love really love if it remains silent while the loved one heads for destruction?) Pastor Jim is advancing our knowledge of the Spirit with his sermon, Confronting Evil in the World. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS05082023_0.mp3Scripture References: John 16:1-11

Why Communication Is Not Working James 3:5–6 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. (NIV) Psalm 34:12–13 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. (NIV) 1 Peter 3:10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. (NLT) 4 Barriers That Lead To Bad Communication 1. Beginning with the wrong approach  Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV) Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NIV) Proverbs 29:22 An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin. (NLT) Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. (NIV) Proverbs 25:15 Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones. (NLT) 2. Being quick to talk Proverbs 18:13 To answer before listening—that is folly and shame. (NIV) Proverbs 17:27–28 A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. 28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. (NLT) Proverbs 10:19 Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. (NLT) 3. Bringing the attack to the person instead of the problem Proverbs 26:21 A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. (NLT) 4.  Backing away from tough conversations  Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. (NIV) 
6 Ways To Build A Bridge Of Communication B- Begin with me Matthew 7:5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. (NIV). R- Relationship is my win I- Initiate asking for forgiveness Ephesians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (ESV) D- Discover where people are Proverbs 18:2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. (NIV) G- Grow in my communication Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (NIV).  James 1:26 If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. (NLT) E- Ensure my communication aligns with the Bible 1. Go to the person first 2. Don’t gossip and slander Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down. (NIV) 3. Build people up with your communication Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (NIV) 4. Be a person of peace Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (NIV)

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3 11:00AM MPR 4 Speaker    Hiram Kemp discusses how to better study the bible. So many times, we set ourselves up to fail, Hiram shows a method for us to follow which will lead to success in our study of the bible.   Slides: Help Me Study Acknowledge Our Need - (Matthew 4:4) Picture of Michael Jordan Avoid Enemies of Study - (1 Peter 5:8) 7 Heart Postures to approach the bible Approach the bible prayerfully - (Psalm 119:18) Approach the bible humbly - (1 Peter 5:6) Approach the bible studiously - (2 Peter 1:10) Approach the bible obediently - (John 14:15) Approach the bible joyfully - (Psalm 119:97) Approach the bible expectantly - (Isaiah 55:10-11) Approach the bible Christocentrically - (John 5:39) Avenues to Explore - (1 Timothy 4:13) Things to Keep in mind as you study Look for Jesus every time - (Luke 24:44; John 5:39) Read entire books - (Col. 4:16; 1 Thess. 5:27) Learn the story - (Ephesians 3:3-5) Read from a good translation - ESV, NIV, NKJV, NLT Ask good questions - (Luke 10:26) NT Books to learn first - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter OT Books to learn first - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1-2 Kings, Proverbs, Psalms A Resolve - (Psalm 119:15-16) Appreciate the bible - (Psalm 18:30) Accepting ownership - (James 4:8)   Duration 36:55      

Preacher: Jason Min Sermon Series: The Spirit-Filled Church Title: A Grace-Shaped Community Text: Acts 4:32-35 (NIV)

As we wrap up Christ, Culture, & The Cross this week, Michael focuses on Paul's final words of wisdom, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians‬ ‭16‬:‭13-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬). Through this message, we discover that our response to these challenges determines whether we are listening and following the vision, values, and voice of our culture or those of Jesus Christ and His cross.

Matthew week 2   Luke 1:26-35 NASB   26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” 34 But Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God.       Matthew 1:18-20 ESV   18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.       John 14:1-3 ESV   14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.   2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.       Hosea 2:19-20 NASB   19 I will betroth you to Me forever;   Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice,   In favor and in compassion,   20 And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness.   Then you will know the Lord.       Luke 18:8b NASB   ...However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”       2 Corinthians 11:2-3 NASB   2 For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. 3 But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds will be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ.       Genesis 3:15 NIV   15 And I will put enmity   between you and the woman,   and between your offspring and hers;   he will crush your head,   and you will strike his heel.”       Matthew 1:21 ESV   21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”                               Acts 4:12 NASB   12 And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.”       Philippians 2:9-11 NASB   9 For this reason also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.      

Freedom   God desires for you to live in freedom   “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters.” Galatians 5:13   “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling. For you have been called by God.” Ephesians 4:1 NLT   You can't lead a life that is worthy of the calling God gave you if you aren't walking in the freedom that He designed you to live in To live in freedom we must choose freedom Tree of Life The Tree of Life takes the focus off me and my strengths and puts the focus on God and His strengths   “For I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 NKJV          Freedom was never meant to be hard   “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30   “Then Jesus said, “Come to me…” Matthew 11:28   “And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to Earth.” John 17:3   The only way to experience freedom and life in its fullest is by truly knowing Jesus Intimacy with God is what produces innocence in our lives “If you love me, obey my commandments.” John 14:15 “...they realized they were naked.” Genesis 3:7 NIV   But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14   Innocence is a Conduit of God's Power   How to Live from the Tree of Life Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2   1.     Understand fully your relationship with God   “Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.” Galatians 4:7   Do you live as an heir or as a slave?   “Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.” Romans 5:1-2   2.     You must recognize the choice between life and death   The choice is ours   God's will and direction always aligns with His word and leads us to life. If it is against His word it will lead us to death.   “So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you.... Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.” Colossians 3:5;10   “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So, letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws, and it never will.” Romans 8:5-7   3.     Renew your mind through the word of God   You must replace the devil's lies with the Truth of God   When we read the word, speak the word, and believe the word we defeat the devil!   “Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians 4:21-24   “Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9  

Why do we do kind things for other people? If we really examine our motives, is it so we'll win points with them and make them like us? Or do we think doing good deeds will win us points with God?.In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul is writing to the Christians in Corinth, and he says: no matter how much good we do, if we don't have love in our hearts, our good deeds just sound like an annoying, ever-clanging cymbal (verse 1). In other words, doing good things doesn't mean much if these actions aren't done out of genuine love—the kind of love God has for us..But here's the great news. Love is not something we muster up inside ourselves. 1 John 4:19 says, “We love because he first loved us.” If God didn't love us first, none of us could love Him or each other. But Romans 5:5 says, “God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Love is a gift straight from God..God's love for us and others is so great, and we can trust Him to fill our hearts with His love and let it overflow to others! We can depend on Him to help us do things for others out of genuine love, the kind of love that compels us to lay down our life for others (John 15:13-14)..And when we're not sure how to love, we can rest in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who laid down His life for us. Though He is fully God, He came to live among us. He died on the cross and rose again three days later so we could be restored to relationship with Him. His incredible love is always with us through the Holy Spirit, and the riches of His love are also revealed in His promise to one day make all things new—free from sin and death (Matthew 28:20; Revelation 21:1-5). So by all means, do good things! But first, rest in the good news of Jesus. Then, love others because you know that you are loved by God. • A. W. Smith.• In 1 Corinthians 13, how does Paul describe genuine love? What sticks out to you the most in these verses? .• Can you think of a time God showed His love for you through the people around you? Consider taking a moment to thank Him for this, and maybe thank those people too! .• Every day, we can both rest in God's love and show it to others. We can look around us and find little ways to show God's great love, knowing in our deepest being that we are loved by Jesus. Consider taking a moment to ask God to help you notice ways you could show love today..“My [Jesus's] command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12 (NIV)

May 06 & 07, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

Show Notes  On this episode of Mutuality Matters, Dr. Mimi Haddad introduces the newest podcast thread, “Women and Words: Why Bible Translation Matters” with guest, Dr. Jeffrey Miller. Jeff gives listeners a window into the world of Bible translation and interpretation, and shares about CBE's gender-accurate Bible translation team, their struggles, successes, and surprises. Learn about how you can support CBE's Bible translation team here.    Disclaimer  The opinions expressed in CBE's Mutuality Matters podcast are those of its hosts or guests and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.       Bio  Jeff Miller is editor of CBE's academic journal, Priscilla Papers. He holds bachelor's degrees in pastoral ministry and church music, an MDiv, and a PhD in biblical interpretation. Since 1999 he has taught biblical studies at Milligan University in eastern Tennessee. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and has published articles in journals such as The Bible Translator, Leaven, Restoration Quarterly, and Stone-Campbell Journal and CBE's Mutuality. He and his wife Dana have two adult daughters and two grandchildren. For a list of resources by Jeff, visit CBE's website here.   Resources Cited  Journals  Priscilla Papers  The Bible Translator  Books:  God's Word to Women, by Katharine Bushnell  Bible Translations cited during the Show:  Common English Bible: (CEB)  Contemporary English Version (CEV)  The NET Bible (NET)  New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)    Bible Passages Cited  Genesis 2:18: The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable (ezer knegdo) for him.” NIV  Mark 5:25:  And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. NIV  Hebrews 11:11: And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. NIV  Colossians 4:1: “Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.” NIV  1 Timothy 2: 11-15: A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. NIV  Isaiah 3:12: Youths oppress my people, women rule over them. My people, your guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path. NIV  Ephesians 5:33: “However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” NIV  Other Resources  Video: Gender-Accurate Bible Translation Panel  Beyond Bias: Aligning towards God's Vision for Women and Men in Bible Translation  Intersectionality: Words Matter! Freedom through Lectionary and Bible Translation with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney 

May 05, 2023 The Daily Walk Devotional Podcast by Walk Thru the Bible is designed to help you listen through the Bible in one year. Each episode provides a short devotional thought and a guided journey through each day's Scripture passage. Episodes are six days a week, with the weekend combined into one day as a catch-up day. Thanks to our partners at Biblica for making the NIV audio Bible available. Find out more at www.biblica.com The Listener's Bible®: NIV® Edition Audio Copyright℗ 2011 by Max McLean. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ©2020 Walk Thru the Bible All rights reserved.c

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence," said Carl Sagan. At Pentecost, the Spirit of God obliged. The Holy Spirit's arrival was evidence (evidence of Jesus' Ascension) and a new miracle that required explanation. Human rationalizations weren't cutting it on that morning. Peter stood up to bring the light from the Scriptures... and thus began a pattern. The divine/human partnership for spreading the gospel had begun. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS05052023_0.mp3Scripture References: John 15; Acts 2

When you were little, did you ever dress up as royalty—making paper crowns, walking around in old fancy clothes from a dress-upbin, or sitting on imaginary thrones and bossing around the people of your pretend kingdom?.While the imaginary kingdoms of our youth weren't real, as Christians, we can know that we belong to God's very real kingdom. When we trust in Jesus as our Savior, we can know that God is our Father, and He is the King of the universe. And so, because we are the children of the King, we are royalty..As God's royal children, we have the privilege of inviting others into the kingdom of God by sharing the good news: that Jesus, our God and King, became human, lived among us, died on the cross and rose from the grave to beat sin and death... and is returning one day to make all things new. In His kingdom, love and righteousness rule instead of sin. We have the honor of sharing this true story— through our words and our actions—with everyone around us..In God's kingdom, everything is better than we could imagine. Instead of paper crowns that wear out and get ripped, we have God's promise of eternal life with Him (1 Peter 5:4)..Instead of fancy old clothes from a dress-up bin, we are clothed in Jesus's goodness instead of our sinfulness (Isaiah 61:10; Galatians 3:27)..Instead of imaginary thrones and bossy leadership, we are called to love others the way Jesus, our just King, loves us (John 13:34; 1 John 4:19)..That is a kingdom worth being excited about! Now, as royal children of the King, let us share the good news of our Father's kingdom. • A. W. Smith.• If you trust in Jesus as your Savior, you are God's child and you're part of His kingdom. How could remembering that our heavenly Father is the Ruler of the universe give us hope when we experience bossy or unjust leadership here on earth?.• As a child of the King, how could you show others who Jesus is by the way you treat them?.• To learn more about what it means to be God's child, check out our "Know Jesus" page..“He [Jesus] is Lord of lords and King of kings.” Revelation 17:14 (NIV)

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Hannah Snoots director of Special Abilities Ministry at Calvary Community Church in California, joins the podcast to share her story of finding joy, peace, and purpose in the midst of navigating disability. As a single mother raising two daughters with special needs, Hannah leans on the Lord for strength and hope. And having found belonging and love through her local church, Hannah encourages all churches—and believers—to embrace and celebrate people living with disabilities. Connect with Hannah on Instagram @Hannah Jane (@hannahjanesstory) • Instagram photos and videos.One in five people in the United States have a disability. Many believers living with disability can't find a church home. You can help Joni and Friends change that! Joni and Friends exists to glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple, and serve people living with disability.Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, CA understands the importance of loving and celebrating people with disabilities. As Hannah can attest, when the church provides respite, love, acceptance, and resources for families with disabilities, God changes lives! Joni and Friends can help you and your church take next steps to welcome integrate people with disabilities:Church Training ResourcesVideos and Quick Steps to help you get startedKEY QUESTIONS:Do you believe that God can bring beauty from the ashes of your hardships?Do you lean into God and his church when life gets hard?What next step can you/your church take to celebrate people living with disabilities? KEY SCRIPTURES:Luke 14:21, 23: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…. Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” (NIV)2 Corinthians 1:3–5: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.” ----Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast  and daily devotional.Follow Joni and Friends on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by  Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training.