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Are you living ready for Christ's return? Angie and Susie look into Luke 17:35 to remember readiness isn't about grand gestures – it's about making small, faithful choices each day. Luke 17:35 (NIV)“Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left.”https://livesteadyon.com/  To connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosby Susie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon. https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/ Allison A. Trites, William J. Larkin, Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 12: The Gospel of Luke and Acts (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2006), 239. David L. Balch, “Luke,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 1141. John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 249. Alfred Plummer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to S. Luke, International Critical Commentary (London: T&T Clark International, 1896), 409. William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 156. Vine, W. "Alone (Let Alone) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 18 Oct, 2024. James Strong, A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009) "Bible Text Commentaries by Matthew Henry." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024. "Bible Text Commentaries by Jamieson, Fausset & Brown." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

The Good Life // The Rare Jewel of Contentment   Philippians 4:10-15 (NIV) “I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only” 1.     Christian contentment is not determined by your circumstances.  2.      Christian contentment is learned.Philippians 4:11 (NIV)“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”1 Corinthians 4:11-12 (ESV)“To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands.”2 Corinthians 6:4-5 (ESV)“…by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger…”2 Corinthians 11:25-27 (NIV)“Three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked.”Proverbs 30:7-9 (NIV)“Two things I ask of you, Lord;                   do not refuse me before I die:Keep falsehood and lies far from me;                   give me neither poverty nor riches,                   but give me only my daily bread.Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you       and say, ‘Who is the Lord?'Or I may become poor and steal,       and so dishonor the name of my God.” 3.     The source of true contentment is found in our union with and dependence on Christ.Philippians 4:12 (NIV)“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”Philippians 4:13 (NIV)“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

NOTES: And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,  but deliver us from the evil one.”          Matthew 6:5-13 (NIV) Two warnings: -1. Don't pray for attention from man.  -2. Don't pray for attention from God.  “Prayer is about presence before it is about anything else. Prayer doesn't begin with outcomes. Prayer is the free choice to be with the Father, to prefer his company.” -Tyler Staton How do we start? “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. BOTTOM LINE: Prayer is an invitation to enjoy God's presence more than it is to requests God's presents.  CHALLENGE: Find time to be still.

Today, Cara and Dot are kicking off a 3-part series on forgiveness. In this first conversation, they discuss the cost of forgiveness, the release it brings, and why it's a command for Christ followers. They explain why understanding forgiveness is crucial for followers of Jesus, as our salvation hinges on the fact that we have been forgiven. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we dig into forgiveness, which has the power to change your life!Got a question about today's episode or something else you'd like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Luke 7:41-50  (0:14)Forgiveness has the power to change your life (3:58)As a follower of Jesus, you have to understand forgiveness because our salvation rests on the idea that we have been forgiven (5:45)Forgiveness is costly and it is commanded for Christ followers  (7:46)It is the release of the offender by the offended party (11:48)We can't forgive others until we understand how much we've been forgiven (16:25)Being forgiven doesn't mean you have no consequences (19:20)Forgiveness requires one person, relationship requires two (25:50)You have no excuse not to forgive (33:26)Forgiveness is a spiritual journey that requires the aid of the Spirit of God (39:00)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse: Luke 7:41-50  (NIV)“Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.”“You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Seven Days Pt. 5 | March 24th, 2024Pastor Wes Morris Hebrews 12:2-4 (MSG) Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! ✓  BETRAYEDJohn 18:1-3 (NIV) When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees.✓  RIDICULEDMatthew 26:63-65 (NIV) The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” ...Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. ✓  REJECTEDJohn 18:25-27 (NIV) Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren't one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” One of the high priest's servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn't I see you with him in the garden?” Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.✓  ABUSEDMatthew 27:27-32 (NIV) Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.Hebrews 2:18 (TLB) For since he himself has now been through suffering and temptation, he knows what it is like when we suffer and are tempted, and he is wonderfully able to help us.Hebrews 12:2-3 (NIV) Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. THE FINAL WORDI. BE QUICK TO FORGIVE.Luke 23:32-34 (NIV) Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” II. SURRENDER YOUR LIFE AND YOUR SITUATION TO GOD. Luke 23:44-46 (NIV) It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Learn more about Bay Chapel at baychapel.com

SLIDE APOSTOLIC EXILES - Violent Then & Now AttacksMatthew 11:12 (ESV) From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.biazo: forceful behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone/somethingThe Kingdom of Heaven:Established Eternally, Extended to EarthUnknown Events Brought Chaos To Kingdom On EarthEarth Was Reformed With A Renewed Kingdom PresenceAdam Was Heaven's Apostle To Colonize EarthThe Other Kingdom's King Attacked The Kingdom/GardenSATAN'S VISIT WAS NOT AN OPPORTUNISTIC TRICK. It was an intensely violent attack against the Kingdom's Presence on Earth, the Kingdom's Apostolic Leader, the Kingdom's Citizens, the Kingdom's Mission on Earth, and ultimately the King Himself.IT'S THE SAME VIOLENT ATTACK. YOU ARE ADAM.7 Then & Now Violent Attacks“In the beginning, God” the violent attack against the reality of God/His KingdomNotice it's an attack on The God, not on all gods.Culture shows respect all religions except ChristianityIn HR Hirings, there tends to be a welcoming of anything outside of Christianity Fashionable to attack Judaism/Christianity - protestsIf Christians protest anything - white extremistsMock Jesus, but not Allah or Muhammad his prophetNo limit to using Jesus as a curse wordMental Health Facilities - people cursing JesusWe are to establish the reality of God/His Kingdom in our world.“And God said, “Let there be…” the violent attack on the creative work of God to establish Heaven/EarthThis attack started with the introduction of Darwinism into the school system in the late 1800's. Traditionally, science was taught from a Biblical creation perspective. During WW1 there was another push, and many states made it illegal to teach evolution. In 1968 the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned the laws that had banned the teaching of evolution and most schools leaned into the “Equal Time” approach. The issue was again examined by the U. S. Supreme Court in the 1980's where the courts determined 1) Creation Science is religion; 2) to teach religion in the public schools is illegal; and 3) Creation Science is not science... They ignore the scientific reality of Mathematical Impossibility: right time, place, chemicals, for us to have the exact gravity to stick to earth, but not so much that our blood isn't trapped in our ankles.Science ignored - Laws of Entropy - most evolution tends to deformity not improvementIntelligent Design is completely ignoredFossils are covered in the Gap TheoryWe are to continue to establish the creative work of God here on earth as we take dominion.“He said to the woman…”The violent attack on God's Apostles, representatives of His Kingdom created to take ground from the other Kingdom.While all people are under siege, God's Apostolic people are alway under attackAdam, The Lineage Of Abraham, The Jewish Nation, Christianity.It's subtle but it's tangible.Pandemic:Bars/strip clubs were open, church gatherings closed.Casinos were open, prayer meetings were not allowed.Football players on the field, churches finedHistorical Attacks: Foxe's Book of MartyrsToday Attacks: The Voice of the Martyrshttps://www.iamnevent.com/?_source_code=GSA24B1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA2pyuBhBKEiwApLaIO0HIap-oCBLzgKQ1d4jyh99O_fJYa5JqjNoFFLrGyA25YlBTJBqwpRoCjfgQAvD_BwEFree online event March 8, 8PMDietrich Bonhoeffer was a German protestant pastor and theologian known for his opposition to National Socialism and treatment of Jews. Initially he was silent, but when pastors were required to agree to Nazi propaganda in the pulpits, he left Germany to be safe and to attend the Union Theological Seminary in New York.“I have come to the conclusion that I made a mistake in coming to America this time. I must live through this difficult period in our national history along with the people of Germany. I will have no right to participate in the reconstruction of Christian life in Germany after the war if I do not share the trials of this time with my people ... Christians in Germany will have to face the terrible alternative of either willing the defeat of their nation in order that a future Christian civilization may survive, or else willing the victory of their nation and thereby destroying our civilization and any true Christianity. I know which of these alternatives I must choose but I cannot make that choice from a place of security.Aa man who saw the execution: I saw Pastor Bonhoeffer... kneeling on the floor praying fervently to God. I was most deeply moved by the way this lovable man prayed, so devout and so certain that God heard his prayer. At the place of execution, he again said a short prayer and then climbed the few steps to the gallows, brave and composed. His death ensued after a few seconds. In the almost fifty years that I worked as a doctor, I have hardly ever seen a man die so entirely submissive to the will of God.Later he was convicted for his ties to the July 20, 1944, conspiracy to overthrow the Nazi regime led to his execution in 1945. His theological writings are regarded as classics throughout the Christian world.We will openly confront social and political propaganda from the pulpit.We refuse to repeat lies, even if our safety comes into play.We will refuse to participate in social activities that are wrong:No forced Vaccine or Vaccine ChecksNuremberg medical trials 1946: never again use humans as medical lab-ratsHelmuth Vetter, an Auschwitz camp physician, SS captain and employee of the Bayer group within IG Farben conducted medical experiments on inmates at Auschwitz and at the Mauthausen concentration camp. In one study of an anaesthetic, the company paid for the use of 150 female inmates of Auschwitz. A Bayer employee wrote to Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz commandant: "The transport of 150 women arrived in good condition. However, we were unable to obtain conclusive results because they died during the experiments. We would kindly request that you send us another group of women to the same number and at the same price.As God's Apostles, representatives of His Kingdom, we need to continue to take ground from the other Kingdom.“Did God actually say” the violent attack focused on reading, possessing, and declaring God/King's WordWhy is the Bible so heavily mocked and every other publication promotedWhy do our schools carry sexually charged materials for 5th graders and if we demand their removal, we are book banners, but many schools have removed only bibles, and students with bibles must have them covered. Religious apparel is not allowed but Pride Day has turned into Pride Year. Students are required to participate and pledge to the pride flagWe need to continue reading, possessing, and declaring God/King's Word in the world,“God created man in his image… male and female The violent attack on God implanted identity attack on God's role in conceptionThe premise that it is just a biologyThe attack on identityGod's image bearerApostolic purposeThe reality of male/femaleGender confusion shows up through many different vehicles but those are disguises. It's always an attack on the KingdomThe beauty of complementary roles of man womanMark‬ ‭10‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV ‬‬”“But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.'“Removal of male and female is an attack on Kingdom“Man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”the violent attack against covenantal marriageFree SexualityIssue of 50's - pregnancyIssue of 80's - AIDSIssue all along - demons1 Corinthians 6:16–19 (ESV) Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,One of the greatest areas of onboarding demonic activity is sexuality, especially traumatic (forced) sexualityGuard your sexuality - you have only one gift of virginity to give to anotherFailure To Marry This was a route I had full intentions to pursue. Proverbs 18:22 (ESV) He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.Not every marriage is covenantal marriageCivil unions are not Biblical MarriagesBiblical-Covenantal Marriage is an agreement between three entitiesMark‬ 10‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ”‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”“Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (NIV) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.Malachi 2:13–16 (MSG) And here's a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don't get what you want from GOD. Do you know why? Simple. Because GOD was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you've broken those vows, broken the faith-bond with your vowed companion, your covenant wife. GOD, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does he want from marriage? Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you. Don't cheat on your spouse. “I hate divorce,” says the GOD of Israel. GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh' of marriage.” So watch yourselves. Don't let your guard down. Don't cheat.Divorce -‭‭ Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”““Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth the violent attack against procreation that has defined Kingdom purposesThe attack comes in all sorts of disguises but ultimately this is the most violent attack of all attacks.Violence focused on God's Apostles before they have their intended impact.Violence via: abortion or miscarriageAbortion is modern day Molech worship: the promise of a better life if we kill the child.Having kids is viewed as as negative, large families are mocked, traditionally celebratedLIES: the earth can't support itLIES: what kind of evil brings a child into this sufferingLIES: we can't afford thatPloy to keep kingdom expansion limited‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬”When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.“Malachi 2:13–16 (MSG) And here's a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don't get what you want from GOD. Do you know why? Simple. Because GOD was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you've broken those vows, broken the faith-bond with your vowed companion, your covenant wife. GOD, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does he want from marriage? Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you. Don't cheat on your spouse. “I hate divorce,” says the GOD of Israel. GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh' of marriage.” So watch yourselves. Don't let your guard down. Don't cheat

SLIDE APOSTOLIC EXILES - Violent Then & Now AttacksMatthew 11:12 (ESV) From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.biazo: forceful behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone/somethingThe Kingdom of Heaven:Established Eternally, Extended to EarthUnknown Events Brought Chaos To Kingdom On EarthEarth Was Reformed With A Renewed Kingdom PresenceAdam Was Heaven's Apostle To Colonize EarthThe Other Kingdom's King Attacked The Kingdom/GardenSATAN'S VISIT WAS NOT AN OPPORTUNISTIC TRICK. It was an intensely violent attack against the Kingdom's Presence on Earth, the Kingdom's Apostolic Leader, the Kingdom's Citizens, the Kingdom's Mission on Earth, and ultimately the King Himself.IT'S THE SAME VIOLENT ATTACK. YOU ARE ADAM.7 Then & Now Violent Attacks“In the beginning, God” the violent attack against the reality of God/His KingdomNotice it's an attack on The God, not on all gods.Culture shows respect all religions except ChristianityIn HR Hirings, there tends to be a welcoming of anything outside of Christianity Fashionable to attack Judaism/Christianity - protestsIf Christians protest anything - white extremistsMock Jesus, but not Allah or Muhammad his prophetNo limit to using Jesus as a curse wordMental Health Facilities - people cursing JesusWe are to establish the reality of God/His Kingdom in our world.“And God said, “Let there be…” the violent attack on the creative work of God to establish Heaven/EarthThis attack started with the introduction of Darwinism into the school system in the late 1800's. Traditionally, science was taught from a Biblical creation perspective. During WW1 there was another push, and many states made it illegal to teach evolution. In 1968 the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned the laws that had banned the teaching of evolution and most schools leaned into the “Equal Time” approach. The issue was again examined by the U. S. Supreme Court in the 1980's where the courts determined 1) Creation Science is religion; 2) to teach religion in the public schools is illegal; and 3) Creation Science is not science... They ignore the scientific reality of Mathematical Impossibility: right time, place, chemicals, for us to have the exact gravity to stick to earth, but not so much that our blood isn't trapped in our ankles.Science ignored - Laws of Entropy - most evolution tends to deformity not improvementIntelligent Design is completely ignoredFossils are covered in the Gap TheoryWe are to continue to establish the creative work of God here on earth as we take dominion.“He said to the woman…”The violent attack on God's Apostles, representatives of His Kingdom created to take ground from the other Kingdom.While all people are under siege, God's Apostolic people are alway under attackAdam, The Lineage Of Abraham, The Jewish Nation, Christianity.It's subtle but it's tangible.Pandemic:Bars/strip clubs were open, church gatherings closed.Casinos were open, prayer meetings were not allowed.Football players on the field, churches finedHistorical Attacks: Foxe's Book of MartyrsToday Attacks: The Voice of the Martyrshttps://www.iamnevent.com/?_source_code=GSA24B1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA2pyuBhBKEiwApLaIO0HIap-oCBLzgKQ1d4jyh99O_fJYa5JqjNoFFLrGyA25YlBTJBqwpRoCjfgQAvD_BwEFree online event March 8, 8PMDietrich Bonhoeffer was a German protestant pastor and theologian known for his opposition to National Socialism and treatment of Jews. Initially he was silent, but when pastors were required to agree to Nazi propaganda in the pulpits, he left Germany to be safe and to attend the Union Theological Seminary in New York.“I have come to the conclusion that I made a mistake in coming to America this time. I must live through this difficult period in our national history along with the people of Germany. I will have no right to participate in the reconstruction of Christian life in Germany after the war if I do not share the trials of this time with my people ... Christians in Germany will have to face the terrible alternative of either willing the defeat of their nation in order that a future Christian civilization may survive, or else willing the victory of their nation and thereby destroying our civilization and any true Christianity. I know which of these alternatives I must choose but I cannot make that choice from a place of security.Aa man who saw the execution: I saw Pastor Bonhoeffer... kneeling on the floor praying fervently to God. I was most deeply moved by the way this lovable man prayed, so devout and so certain that God heard his prayer. At the place of execution, he again said a short prayer and then climbed the few steps to the gallows, brave and composed. His death ensued after a few seconds. In the almost fifty years that I worked as a doctor, I have hardly ever seen a man die so entirely submissive to the will of God.Later he was convicted for his ties to the July 20, 1944, conspiracy to overthrow the Nazi regime led to his execution in 1945. His theological writings are regarded as classics throughout the Christian world.We will openly confront social and political propaganda from the pulpit.We refuse to repeat lies, even if our safety comes into play.We will refuse to participate in social activities that are wrong:No forced Vaccine or Vaccine ChecksNuremberg medical trials 1946: never again use humans as medical lab-ratsHelmuth Vetter, an Auschwitz camp physician, SS captain and employee of the Bayer group within IG Farben conducted medical experiments on inmates at Auschwitz and at the Mauthausen concentration camp. In one study of an anaesthetic, the company paid for the use of 150 female inmates of Auschwitz. A Bayer employee wrote to Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz commandant: "The transport of 150 women arrived in good condition. However, we were unable to obtain conclusive results because they died during the experiments. We would kindly request that you send us another group of women to the same number and at the same price.As God's Apostles, representatives of His Kingdom, we need to continue to take ground from the other Kingdom.“Did God actually say” the violent attack focused on reading, possessing, and declaring God/King's WordWhy is the Bible so heavily mocked and every other publication promotedWhy do our schools carry sexually charged materials for 5th graders and if we demand their removal, we are book banners, but many schools have removed only bibles, and students with bibles must have them covered. Religious apparel is not allowed but Pride Day has turned into Pride Year. Students are required to participate and pledge to the pride flagWe need to continue reading, possessing, and declaring God/King's Word in the world,“God created man in his image… male and female The violent attack on God implanted identity attack on God's role in conceptionThe premise that it is just a biologyThe attack on identityGod's image bearerApostolic purposeThe reality of male/femaleGender confusion shows up through many different vehicles but those are disguises. It's always an attack on the KingdomThe beauty of complementary roles of man womanMark‬ ‭10‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV ‬‬”“But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.'“Removal of male and female is an attack on Kingdom“Man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”the violent attack against covenantal marriageNot every marriage is covenantal marriageCivil unions are not Biblical MarriagesBiblical Covenantal Marriage is an agreement between three entitiesMark‬ ‭10‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ”‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”“Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (NIV) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.Malachi 2:13–16 (MSG) And here's a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don't get what you want from GOD. Do you know why? Simple. Because GOD was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you've broken those vows, broken the faith-bond with your vowed companion, your covenant wife. GOD, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does he want from marriage? Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you. Don't cheat on your spouse. “I hate divorce,” says the GOD of Israel. GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh' of marriage.” So watch yourselves. Don't let your guard down. Don't cheat.Divorce -‭‭ Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”“Marital Rates dropping, “try it out” leads to nothing good.“Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth the violent attack against procreation that has defined Kingdom purposesThe attack comes in all sorts of disguises but ultimately this is the most violent attack of all attacks.Violence focused on God's Apostles before they have their intended impact.Violence via: abortion or miscarriageAbortion is modern day Molech worship: the promise of a better life if we kill the child.Having kids is viewed as as negativeLarge families are mocked, traditionally celebratedLIES: the earth can't support itLIES: what kind of evil brings a child into this sufferingLIES: we can't afford thatPloy to keep kingdom expansion limited‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬”When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.“Malachi 2:13–16 (MSG) And here's a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don't get what you want from GOD. Do you know why? Simple. Because GOD was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you've broken those vows, broken the faith-bond with your vowed companion, your covenant wife. GOD, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does he want from marriage? Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you. Don't cheat on your spouse. “I hate divorce,” says the GOD of Israel. GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh' of marriage.” So watch yourselves. Don't let your guard down. Don't cheat.

SLIDE APOSTOLIC EXILES - Violent Then & Now AttacksMatthew 11:12 (ESV) From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.biazo: forceful behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone/somethingThe Kingdom of Heaven:Established Eternally, Extended to EarthUnknown Events Brought Chaos To Kingdom On EarthEarth Was Reformed With A Renewed Kingdom PresenceAdam Was Heaven's Apostle To Colonize EarthThe Other Kingdom's King Attacked The Kingdom/GardenSATAN'S VISIT WAS NOT AN OPPORTUNISTIC TRICK. It was an intensely violent attack against the Kingdom's Presence on Earth, the Kingdom's Apostolic Leader, the Kingdom's Citizens, the Kingdom's Mission on Earth, and ultimately the King Himself.IT'S THE SAME VIOLENT ATTACK. YOU ARE ADAM.7 Then & Now Violent Attacks“In the beginning, God” the violent attack against the reality of God/His KingdomNotice it's an attack on The God, not on all gods.Culture shows respect all religions except ChristianityIn HR Hirings, there tends to be a welcoming of anything outside of Christianity Fashionable to attack Judaism/Christianity - protestsIf Christians protest anything - white extremistsMock Jesus, but not Allah or Muhammad his prophetNo limit to using Jesus as a curse wordMental Health Facilities - people cursing JesusWe are to establish the reality of God/His Kingdom in our world.“And God said, “Let there be…” the violent attack on the creative work of God to establish Heaven/EarthThis attack started with the introduction of Darwinism into the school system in the late 1800's. Traditionally, science was taught from a Biblical creation perspective. During WW1 there was another push, and many states made it illegal to teach evolution. In 1968 the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned the laws that had banned the teaching of evolution and most schools leaned into the “Equal Time” approach. The issue was again examined by the U. S. Supreme Court in the 1980's where the courts determined 1) Creation Science is religion; 2) to teach religion in the public schools is illegal; and 3) Creation Science is not science... They ignore the scientific reality of Mathematical Impossibility: right time, place, chemicals, for us to have the exact gravity to stick to earth, but not so much that our blood isn't trapped in our ankles.Science ignored - Laws of Entropy - most evolution tends to deformity not improvementIntelligent Design is completely ignoredFossils are covered in the Gap TheoryWe are to continue to establish the creative work of God here on earth as we take dominion.“He said to the woman…”The violent attack on God's Apostles, representatives of His Kingdom created to take ground from the other Kingdom.While all people are under siege, God's Apostolic people are alway under attackAdam, The Lineage Of Abraham, The Jewish Nation, Christianity.It's subtle but it's tangible.Pandemic:Bars/strip clubs were open, church gatherings closed.Casinos were open, prayer meetings were not allowed.Football players on the field, churches finedHistorical Attacks: Foxe's Book of MartyrsToday Attacks: The Voice of the Martyrshttps://www.iamnevent.com/?_source_code=GSA24B1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA2pyuBhBKEiwApLaIO0HIap-oCBLzgKQ1d4jyh99O_fJYa5JqjNoFFLrGyA25YlBTJBqwpRoCjfgQAvD_BwEFree online event March 8, 8PMDietrich Bonhoeffer was a German protestant pastor and theologian known for his opposition to National Socialism and treatment of Jews. Initially he was silent, but when pastors were required to agree to Nazi propaganda in the pulpits, he left Germany to be safe and to attend the Union Theological Seminary in New York.“I have come to the conclusion that I made a mistake in coming to America this time. I must live through this difficult period in our national history along with the people of Germany. I will have no right to participate in the reconstruction of Christian life in Germany after the war if I do not share the trials of this time with my people ... Christians in Germany will have to face the terrible alternative of either willing the defeat of their nation in order that a future Christian civilization may survive, or else willing the victory of their nation and thereby destroying our civilization and any true Christianity. I know which of these alternatives I must choose but I cannot make that choice from a place of security.Aa man who saw the execution: I saw Pastor Bonhoeffer... kneeling on the floor praying fervently to God. I was most deeply moved by the way this lovable man prayed, so devout and so certain that God heard his prayer. At the place of execution, he again said a short prayer and then climbed the few steps to the gallows, brave and composed. His death ensued after a few seconds. In the almost fifty years that I worked as a doctor, I have hardly ever seen a man die so entirely submissive to the will of God.Later he was convicted for his ties to the July 20, 1944, conspiracy to overthrow the Nazi regime led to his execution in 1945. His theological writings are regarded as classics throughout the Christian world.We will openly confront social and political propaganda from the pulpit.We refuse to repeat lies, even if our safety comes into play.We will refuse to participate in social activities that are wrong:No forced Vaccine or Vaccine ChecksNuremberg medical trials 1946: never again use humans as medical lab-ratsHelmuth Vetter, an Auschwitz camp physician, SS captain and employee of the Bayer group within IG Farben conducted medical experiments on inmates at Auschwitz and at the Mauthausen concentration camp. In one study of an anaesthetic, the company paid for the use of 150 female inmates of Auschwitz. A Bayer employee wrote to Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz commandant: "The transport of 150 women arrived in good condition. However, we were unable to obtain conclusive results because they died during the experiments. We would kindly request that you send us another group of women to the same number and at the same price.As God's Apostles, representatives of His Kingdom, we need to continue to take ground from the other Kingdom.“Did God actually say” the violent attack focused on reading, possessing, and declaring God/King's WordWhy is the Bible so heavily mocked and every other publication promotedWhy do our schools carry sexually charged materials for 5th graders and if we demand their removal, we are book banners, but many schools have removed only bibles, and students with bibles must have them covered. Religious apparel is not allowed but Pride Day has turned into Pride Year. Students are required to participate and pledge to the pride flagWe need to continue reading, possessing, and declaring God/King's Word in the world,“God created man in his image… male and female The violent attack on God implanted identity attack on God's role in conceptionThe premise that it is just a biologyThe attack on identityGod's image bearerApostolic purposeThe reality of male/femaleGender confusion shows up through many different vehicles but those are disguises. It's always an attack on the KingdomThe beauty of complementary roles of man womanMark‬ ‭10‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV ‬‬”“But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.'“Removal of male and female is an attack on Kingdom“Man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”the violent attack against covenantal marriageNot every marriage is covenantal marriageCivil unions are not Biblical MarriagesBiblical Covenantal Marriage is an agreement between three entitiesMark‬ ‭10‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ”‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”“Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (NIV) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.Malachi 2:13–16 (MSG) And here's a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don't get what you want from GOD. Do you know why? Simple. Because GOD was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you've broken those vows, broken the faith-bond with your vowed companion, your covenant wife. GOD, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does he want from marriage? Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you. Don't cheat on your spouse. “I hate divorce,” says the GOD of Israel. GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh' of marriage.” So watch yourselves. Don't let your guard down. Don't cheat.Divorce -‭‭ Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ”When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”“Marital Rates dropping, “try it out” leads to nothing good.“Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth the violent attack against procreation that has defined Kingdom purposesThe attack comes in all sorts of disguises but ultimately this is the most violent attack of all attacks.Violence focused on God's Apostles before they have their intended impact.Violence via: abortion or miscarriageAbortion is modern day Molech worship: the promise of a better life if we kill the child.Having kids is viewed as as negativeLarge families are mocked, traditionally celebratedLIES: the earth can't support itLIES: what kind of evil brings a child into this sufferingLIES: we can't afford thatPloy to keep kingdom expansion limited‭‭Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬”When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.“Malachi 2:13–16 (MSG) And here's a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don't get what you want from GOD. Do you know why? Simple. Because GOD was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you've broken those vows, broken the faith-bond with your vowed companion, your covenant wife. GOD, not you, made marriage. His Spirit inhabits even the smallest details of marriage. And what does he want from marriage? Children of God, that's what. So guard the spirit of marriage within you. Don't cheat on your spouse. “I hate divorce,” says the GOD of Israel. GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies says, “I hate the violent dismembering of the ‘one flesh' of marriage.” So watch yourselves. Don't let your guard down. Don't cheat.

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Sermon Notes Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ And he said, "The Son of Man (Jesus) must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God." Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Prayer and breakthrough go hand-in-hand. Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭30‬-‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. Moses is the great leader and prophet who brought the Law. Elijah was the great prophet who represented all other prophets. Those who die with faith in Jesus are very much alive right now. John‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;" Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭32‬-‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." (He did not know what he was saying.)" Prayer is often needed most when you are most weary. Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. Luke‬ ‭9‬:‭35‬-‭36‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ A voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. The breakthrough you are looking for comes from a constant connection to God in prayer. Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer."

Sermon Notes Luke 7:36-37 NIV When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. Luke 7:38 NIV As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. Luke 7:39 NIV When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner. "She is a sinner in the city — that is, a woman known in the city as a sinner. Undoubtedly, this characterization marks her as a prostitute by vocation, a whore by social status, contagious in her impurity, and probably one who fraternizes with Gentiles {non-Jews} for economic purposes." - Green, J. B. (1997). The Gospel of Luke (p. 309). Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Does God care who has sex? 1 Corinthians 6:15 NIV "Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, "The two will become one flesh." God designed sex to be an expression of "oneness" between one husband and one wife for life. 1 Corinthians 6:17 NIV But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit. Because we are ONE with the LORD, we commit to this ONENESS with only our spouse. 1 Corinthians 6:18 NIV Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually sins against their own body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. Luke 7:40 NIV "Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." "Tell me, teacher," he said. Luke 7:41-42 NIV "Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?" Luke 7:43 NIV Simon replied, "I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven." "You have judged correctly," Jesus said. Luke 7:44 NIV Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. Luke 7:45-47 NIV "You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little." Luke 7:48 NIV Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." However you got to where you are right now, Jesus wants to radically impact what happens next. Luke 7:49 NIV The other guests began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" Luke 7:50 NIV Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

“HEALTHY SPIRITUAL LIVING” Colossians 3:1 “Since then….” DO THIS “Set your hearts and minds on Christ” – Colossians 3:1-2 NIV “Put to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature ” – Colossians 3:5-7 NIV Two important reasons that this exhortation is made by Paul Sinful THOUGHTS can pollute our own hearts and minds “Rid yourself… Read More »Bear With Me

‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” ‭‭ Takeaways: You're not alone, and you don't have to navigate your mental health on your own. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there's strength in trusted friendships. While other people may not fully understand what you're going through, they can be a valuable resource. Here are a few good qualities to look for in a trusted friend: Someone who listens. Someone who encourages you. Someone who sticks with you through anything.

Sermon Notes Is there a way to get justice without getting revenge? Genesis‬ ‭42‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the person who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground. As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger and spoke harshly to them. 'Where do you come from?' he asked. 'From the land of Canaan,' they replied, 'to buy food.'" Genesis‬ ‭42‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, 'You are spies! You have come to see where our land is unprotected.'" This is a test moment, and Joseph has the choice to exact revenge or show mercy. Genesis‬ ‭42‬:‭21‬-‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "They said to one another, 'Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us.' Reuben replied, 'Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn't listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood.'" Does this confession equal repentance? 2 Corinthians‬ ‭7‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death."‬‬‬‬‬ "The idea that sin is grievous to God also has profound practical implications for people who want to change their lives and habits. If you say, "I must stop doing this thing because it will get me into trouble," then you are not really sorry for the sin itself but for the consequences or results of the sin. You are not sorry primarily because it grieved God but because it grieved you or others. This means that as soon as your sinful habit stops causing trouble for you, you will stop causing trouble to it. But if you recognize and feel poignantly what your sin is doing to God, you will have a deeper and more permanent motivation to turn away from the sin itself." - Timothy Keller, Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? Can I show mercy, even if I'm not sure if it's Godly sorrow or worldly sorrow? Genesis‬ ‭42‬:‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "He turned away from them and began to weep but then came back and spoke to them again. He had Simeon taken from them and bound before their eyes." ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭43‬:‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Deeply moved at the sight of his brother, Joseph hurried out and looked for a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, 'Have everyone leave my presence!' So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh's household heard about it." Joseph reveals God's heart for complete forgiveness. Luke‬ ‭23‬:‭32‬-‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' And they divided up his clothes by casting lots." Matthew 18:21-22 NIV "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still living?' But his brothers were not able to answer him because they were terrified at his presence." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Come close to me." When they had done so, he said, "I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!" Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "For two years now, there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years, there will be no plowing and reaping." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭8‬, 11‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, Lord of his entire household, and ruler of all Egypt. I will provide for you there because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise, you and your household and all who belong to you will become destitute." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping. And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward, his brothers talked with him." Genesis‬ ‭45‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬ "and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you can enjoy the fat of the land." "The Hebrew word used is nasah, one with the sense of sending sin away so that the forgiver no longer counts it against the perpetrator. While Joseph does not say, literally, "I forgive you," he nevertheless responds by rejecting vengeance, and pledges love to them—a crucial element in forgiveness." - Timothy Keller, Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? True forgiveness comes as a "pay-it-forward" experience. Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭32‬-‭35‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬ "Then the master called the servant in. 'You wicked servant,' he said, 'I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?' In anger, his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured until he should pay back all he owed. 'This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.'" "Forgiveness gets down to the bottom of things—to the alienation we feel from God and from ourselves because of our wrongdoing. Jesus was saying: 'I want to show you that the deepest need of your nature is for me. Only I can bestow perfect love, new identity, endless comfort, hope, and glory. And the doorway into all of that is to know forgiveness. It's time to open that door and walk through it.'" - Timothy Keller, Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?

I am amazed by the wealth of American citizens. We enjoy a terrific standard of living. Yeah, I know inflation is raging and the economy has entered a recession. Even though we may feel squeezed, the average American is wealthier than the vast majority of people in the world. We take for granted abundant electricity, food and water. We have appliances, cell phones and automobiles. We have access to doctors, dentists and pharmacies. I could go on, but won't. I wonder, does wealth make our faith in Jesus lukewarm? It did in the ancient city of Laodicea. The Christians there were wealthy for their day. Jesus also said they were lukewarm in their devotion to him. They were so lukewarm they made him sick. That's essentially what it says in the book of Revelation. Jesus challenged them to repent. Revelation 3:21-22 contains his promise if they did. “To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (NIV) Two things strike me in these verses. First, are the words “just as I overcame.” Jesus also overcame challenges. He faced the cross. The second item is the hope for the lukewarm. We can overcome tepid devotion to Jesus. When we do, he will give us the right to rule with him. 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.

In boxing, a challenger for the title with potential to win is called a contender. They enter the ring to battle for the championship. The word is used in other sports as well, describing teams good enough to vie for the championship. It is even used to describe competitors in business. The book of Jude uses the word as well. We are told to contend for the faith. One way we do this is by watching out for each other. Jude 1:21 says “keep yourselves in God's love” or “watch over yourselves in God's love.” Then Jude gives some specific ways to care for each other. Verse 22 says “Be merciful to those who doubt.” (NIV) Two words provide the meaning to this verse. First is the word doubt. It describes one who hesitates or is uncertain. Many followers of Jesus have a few doubts or are uncertain about some items of the faith. How do we treat them? Well, the second word shows the way. It is translated “be merciful.” It can also mean “to be kind” and “to assist.” It is the word used of God's action toward us. His mercy assisted us by providing Jesus to secure our forgiveness. So, we too must be kind to those followers with doubts. We must assist them to answer their questions and strengthen the certainty of their faith. This is one way to contend for the faith once for all delivered to us. 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.

Episode Summary:  We talk about how a mentor can change your life and even help you overcome loneliness. My guest, author and speaker Jayme Hull, shares how her life was changed when she accepted Christ because her church assigned a mentor to her that walked with her and pointed her to Christ. She also shares about her experiences both as a mentee and a mentor and how a mentoring relationship can positively impact your life. Quotables from the episode: Knowing you need help growing in your faith is the beginning of mentoring. A mentor is simply someone who is just a little further along in their Christian walk and is still growing and able to point you to Christ. A mentoring relationship discusses how God is showing up in your lives. A good mentor is a good listener, encourager, teachable, approachable, and always moving forward and growing. Loneliness is what the enemy desires for us. But mentoring can help us overcome loneliness. In the absence of a mentor, the Bible tells us that David encouraged himself in the Lord. Scripture References: Psalm 78:4,6-7 NIV “We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders…so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.” Titus 2:1-8 NIV “As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience. Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good. These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can't be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 "God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” Recommended Resources: Face To Face: Discover How Mentoring Can Change Your Life by Jayme Hull Side By Side: 8 Conversations To Build Your Confidence In Christ by Jayme Hull Jayme's online course: How To Become the Mentor Millennials Want and Need Face To Face Mentoring Podcast: Hear interviews with others who are walking with the Lord and whose lives were impacted by a mentoring relationship. 10 Minute Turnaround Courses: 10 Minutes a Day Unlocks the Secrets to Change Your Life  Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award How To Help a Depressed Loved One free eBook Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Jayme Hull: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Pinterest For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: JAYME HULL is a speaker and author of Face To Face: Discover How Mentoring Can Change Your Life with Moody Publishers and Side By Side: 8 Conversations To Build Your Confidence In Christ An 8-Week Bible Study to encourage women to stop avoiding the tough conversations and begin talking with the God of hope. She is also the host of Face to Face Mentoring Podcast. Jayme is a graduate of New York University and Certified Spiritual Direction Coach with the Blackaby Ministries International. She has spent a lifetime mentoring and training hundreds of Christian women to connect with God and others through a mentoring relationship. Her passion is to encourage others to invest in the next generation and make a positive difference in today's culture. Jayme and her husband call the Nashville area their home and have three married children and 6 happy grandkids. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson  

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today's speaker, Gio Serrato, shared a message exploring friendship, its reciprocal nature, and encouraging us to be mindful of whom we hold as friends. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down,one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered,two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.https://bit.ly/Ecclesiastes4_9-12NIV

1 Cor 12:8-10 NIV 8.To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9.to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10.to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues (languages) and to still another the interpretation of tongues (languages).  The Old Testament Moses, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah etc Num 12:6-8 NIV “When there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, reveal myself to them in visions,  I speak to them in dreams. 7.But this is not true of my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house.8. With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles;  he sees the form of the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” John the Baptist : last of the OT prophets Mat 11:11-15 NIV Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence (forcefully advancing) and violent people have been raiding it. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. 15 Whoever has ears, let them hear. New Testament prophets Speaking to people from God for their edification. (FYI - Tongues is speaking to God for my edification). 1 Cor 14:1-5 NIV Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2014&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28681a (a)] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2014&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28684b (b)] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2014&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28684c (c)] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. 1 Cor 14:29-33 NIV Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. 31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. 32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. 33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord's people. 1 Cor 14:39-40 NIV Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. Support this podcast

PURCHASE THE GO CREATOR GO BOOK & JOURNAL:www.antoinebeane.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GV2DK1Vhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GVJ6MP5FOLLOW GO CREATOR GO & TRIUMPH MEDIAWORKS:Facebook & IG: @gogreatorgo & @triumphmediaworkswww.triumphmediaworks.com____________________________*SCRIPTURES CONCERNING KINGDOM PARTNERSHIPS:ROMANS 8:37-39 TPT - Yet even in the midst of all these things, we triumph over them all, for God has made us to be more than conquerors, and his demonstrated love is our glorious victory over everything! So now I live with the confidence that there is nothing in the universe with the power to separate us from God’s love. I’m convinced that his love will triumph over death, life’s troubles, fallen angels, or dark rulers in the heavens. There is nothing in our present or future circumstances that can weaken his love. There is no power above us or beneath us—no power that could ever be found in the universe that can distance us from God’s passionate love, which is lavished upon us through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One!PARTNERING WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE:ECCLESIASTES 4:9-10 NIV - Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.PARTNERING WITH THE WRONG PEOPLE: PROVERBS 13:20 NIV - Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. PARTNERSHIP w/GOD IS PERSONAL:2 CHRONICLES 20:17 ESV - But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!”PARTNERSHIP w/GOD IS POWERFUL:PHILIPPIANS 4:12-13 ESV - I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.PARTNERSHIP w/GOD IS PROTECTING:2 TIMOTHY 4:18 AMP - The Lord will rescue me from every evil assault, and He will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.PARTNER WITH CHRIST - JOHN 15:4-5 ESVAbide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. THE 7 KEYS:PARTNER WITH GOD THE FATHER - EPHESIANS 2:10 ESV - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.PARTNER WITH HIS WORD - EPHESIANS 6:13 & 17-18a ESV - Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. PARTNER WITH YOUR FAITH & DIVINE ORDER - MATTHEW 17:19-21 AMP - Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why could we not drive it out?” He answered, “Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if you have [living] faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and [if it is God’s will] it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. [But this kind of demon does not go out except by prayer and fasting.]”PARTNER IN YOUR GIVING TO GOD - 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 NIV - Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.PARTNER WITH GOD’S PROMISES - 2 CORINTHIANS 1:20 ESV - For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.PARTNER WITH GODLY INSTRUCTION - PSALMS 3:5-6 NIV - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.PARTNER WITH GODLY PEOPLE - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10 NLT - I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.

Unwarranted Love  God WITH Us | Week 3December 13, 2020 | Wopsle--Luke 7:36-37 NIVWhen one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume.Luke 7:38 NIVAs she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.Luke 7:41-43 NIV“Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.”Luke 7:47 NIVTherefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.We think that we are unlovable.We think our bad deeds outnumber our good deeds.

10-13-Sermon "Self Grace" The 6th and final sermon in a series on grace from Dennis Jones Scripture References: Matthew 27:1-5 (NIV) 1 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. 2 So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor. 3 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. 4 “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” 5 So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. Psalm 51:10 (NIV) 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. 14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. 15 Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. John 3:16,17 (NIV) 16  “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. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

We should always value the value that people bring to our lives. We don’t know what we have until it’s gone, so please don’t let it be when your friend is gone for to know the value they had in your life. ~Biblical Verses on Friendship~ Proverbs 18:24 NIV A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. John 15:13 NIV Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Proverbs 27:17 NIV As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs17:17 NIV A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 22:24-25 NIV Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! James 4:8 NIV Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Proverbs 12:26 NIV A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 15:22 NIV Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

We have a special treat for you guys today! Podcaster and teacher, Stephanie Lynn, is joining me on the show today! I am SO excited for you guys to meet her. She hosts one of my favorite podcasts, Good Good Talks, and I know you guys are going to love her. Today we are going to talk about anxiety and depression, Stephanie has gone through a huge change of scenery from taking up her first teaching job, moving to a new state on her own, and going through a tough breakup. Guys I’m telling you this girl has so much wisdom and courage I cannot wait to share our conversation with you all! Stephanie and I talk about what it looks like to go to Counseling, how Community is SO important, and how strength starts with admitting you need help! We talk about our personal experiences and what has helped us in the past and we hope that these things help you guys! Thanks for listening! With that in mind, you can listen to the podcast in a few different ways. You can search “The Three Twelve Podcast” on your iTunes Podcast app. Or you can go ahead and click on “Podcast” up in our menu and go straight there! You can also find us on anchor.fm if you are not an iTunes user. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review, your comments mean the world to both of us! LINKS FROM THE SHOW: DEFINITIONS: Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome Synonyms: concern, apprehension, nervousness, fear Depression: Feelings of severe despondency and dejection. Synonyms: Hopelessness, rejection, despondency, despair, discouragement VERSES: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! INSPIRING WOMEN TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH: Good Good Talks Hosted by Stephanie Moss Girls Night Hosted by Stephanie May Wilson The Happy Hour by Jamie Ivey Hannah Brencher: Writer and Public Speaker CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE MOSS Good Good Talks Hosted by Stephanie Moss Instagram: @Gwenn_lynn Instagram: @goodgoodtalks Website: gwennlynn.com Check out our website: thethreetwelve.com Hang out with us on Instagram: the.three.twelve

Today our host discuss how bad influences can alter your character and nature. Jennifer shares her own run-in with bad company that corrupted her good character.  1 Cor 15:33  Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character. Definitions: Misled: Wrong Idea or impression about someone or something  Synonym of Misled: lead astray - throw off the scent - put on the wrong track Corrupt: Change or debase by making errors - alter - manipulate What are some ways we can be led astray? Peer pressure Pleasure seeking Rebellion Searching for acceptance/approval False teaching False messaging How to keep from being led astray? Limit exposure / influence Submit to positive influence Set boundaries Know truth Top 5 Tips for building true, lasting friendships: Start With Jesus- Work on yourself and on becoming HIS friend First. -Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. -John 15:15  "No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you."  -Mark 12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[f] 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[g] There is no commandment greater than these.” Seek to become someone’s true friend -Proverbs 18:24 NIV A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. -Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.  Treat them how you want to be treated (or even better!) Golden Rule -Romans 12:10-11 "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord."  Philippians 2:4 'Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.'  -Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.'  -1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.  -1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.  Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times. Walk With The Wise -Proverbs 13:20 NIV He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harms. -Proverbs 27:17 NIV As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. -Proverbs 16:28 ESV "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends."  -Proverbs 17:9 ESV 'Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.'  Be Picky!! Keep your inner circle small. -Proverbs 12:26 NIV A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. -Proverbs 17:17 NIV A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. -Proverbs 22:24-25 NIV Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. -Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Run, Stop and Reflect -1 Cor 15:34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.  

Building relationships is key in business, whether you’re building relationships with your clients, your staff or for collaborations, as a business owner you need to be great at making friends. We feel so blessed that we (with God) have created a platform where we can allow women to make friends with other like-minded women who are on a similar journey to use and get what it’s like to build a business with God at the center. We encourage you to learn about how to build relationships with others and to analyse the friends and community around you that you do have and workout who is building you up and keeping you wise and who are fools, who don’t have your best interest at heart. Bibles verses we cover in this podcast: Proverbs 13:20 NIV Walk with the wise and become wise,for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 27:6 The wounds from a lover are worth it;kisses from an enemy do you in. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor:10 If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.But pity anyone who fallsand has no one to help them up.11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.But how can one keep warm alone?12 Though one may be overpowered,two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. We encourage you to join our community or get involved with our Community Conference in Feb to learn how to build good heartfelt business relationships with people and strangers. You never know where they might lead. The post #38 CS4 – CELEBRATING NEW FRIENDS IN BUSINESS appeared first on Christian Women in Business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life." - 1 Timothy 6:17 - 19 (NIV) 1.) Let's Go Together. 2.) Let's Give Together. "Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” -Mark 12:41-44 (NIV) Two ways we can give: a.) I can give based on reason. b.) I can give based on revelation. - What does giving do? -Giving breaks the grip of materialism -Giving strengthens my faith -Giving is an investment for eternity -Giving always blesses me in return -Giving makes me happy 3. Let's Glorify the Lord Together. "You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." - 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV) “The people rejoiced for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord.” - Proverbs 11:25 "Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." - 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 (NIV)