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In the winter of 1924, the boroughs of New York City were plagued by a series of robberies ostensibly committed by a young couple. This was not the first time a woman had been involved in armed robberies; however, rather than be a reluctant participant in the crimes, it appeared as though the traditional roles were reversed and the young woman was the mastermind behind the hold-ups. The press quickly caught on and soon the “Bobbed Haired Bandit,” as she came to be known in the papers, was grabbing headlines across the country. Starting with the robbery of grocery store in early January, the Bandit's crimes got bigger as weeks passed, as did her personality. Not only did the criminal pair become famous for their exploits and fashion, but also for the ways in which she taunted the police with notes daring them to come after her. In time, the NYPD's inability to catch the bandit began to reflect very poorly on Mayor Richard Enright, who was ridiculed by both the bandit and the public. Finally, in late April, the Bobbed Haired Bandit and her partner were arrested in Florida, having fled New York earlier in the month after a robbery in which someone was shot. To everyone's surprise, the couple wasn't quite the Jazz Age antiheros everyone was expecting, but a young newly married couple who were desperately in need of money at a time when employment was hard to come by.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesBrooklyn Daily Times. 1924. "Bob Hair Bandit and man shoot National Biscuit Co. cashier." Brooklyn Daily Times, April 1: 3.Brooklyn Eagle. 1924. "Bobbed-haired girl held as boro bandit in crime roundup ." Brooklyn Eagle , February 6: 1.—. 1924. "Bobbed Haired Bandit may be a boy; cusses like sailor but has feminine feet." Brooklyn Eagle, February 3: 5.—. 1924. "Girls let their hair grow fearing they'll be taken for Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Brooklyn Eagle, February 24: 78.—. 1924. "Hold bob-haired girl as pal of alleged bandits." Brooklyn Eagle, February 7: 2.—. 1924. "New gunwoman defies police to catch her." Brooklyn Eagle, January 16: 1.Dorman, Marjorie. 1924. "The Bobbed-Hair Bandit is a revolt." Brooklyn Eagle, March 16: 95.Duncombe, Stephen, and Andrew Mattson. 2006. The Bobbed Haired Bandit: A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York. New York, NY: NYU Press.Getty, Frank. 1924. "'Fish peddling bums" victims of Bobbed-Haired Bandit." Buffalo Enquirer, January 24: 1.Johnson, Nunnally. 1924. "One word after another." Brooklyn Eagle, February 21: 16.New York Times. 1924. "2-gun girl bandit holds up a grocery." New York Times, February 24: 1.—. 1924. "Alienists to test Cooney for sanity." New York Times, April 25: 19.—. 1924. "Bobbed Bandit gets ten years in prison; warns other girls." New York Times, May 7: 1.—. 1924. "Bob-Haired Bandit attempts a murder." New York Times, April 2: 21.—. 1924. "Girl bandit proudly describes 10 crimes." New York Times, April 23: 1.—. 1924. "Hold-up girl gets $600 from grocer." New York Times, January 23: 10.Times Union. 1924. ""Bobbed Haired Bandit" annoucnes her "getaway" for neighboring state." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 1.—. 1924. "200 police fail to trap bobbed haired girl bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 27: 1.—. 1924. "Enright may try himself to nab Bobbed-Hair Bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), March 23: 1.—. 1924. "Ex-chorus girl arrested as chain store bandit." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 15: 1.—. 1924. "Note writers want Helen Quigley freed." Times Union (Brooklyn, NY), January 22: 3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is community important? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how focusing on community can help you level up to the next stage of spiritual growth.Community is togetherness. It's gathering around a common faith and relying on one another for help, support and guidance—both naturally and spiritually. It's doing life together.U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote the country a letter and said, "As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, my final wish for all of us: choose community."Reports show that Americans are lonelier than ever. The American Psychiatric Association reported in 2024 that 30% of US adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at least once a week, and 30% of young adults say they feel lonely every day.Community is not connectivity, assembly, or being friendly.We have confused community with connectivity. The connectivity of the digital age is convenient, but it is a counterfeit of true community.We have also confused community with being friendly. Community is based on being authentic, not just being nice to one another.We have also confused community with assembly. True community requires that we engage with one other, not just gather together. In scripture, the word for community in Greek is koinonia - fellowship, association, sharing, joint participation, intimacy.Acts 2:42 NIV "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."The invitation to follow Christ, is an invitation into community, because other people have been invited, too. Jesus saves individuals, but we grow in groups. Things that kill community:Mistrust – our past wounds cause us to view others through a lense of suspicion.Perfectionism – everything and everybody should be perfect. Being Fake – unwillingness to be real, vulnerable and accountable.You need community.1. It helps you.Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT 2. It matures you.You don't get better by being comfortable.  Strength comes from stretching.1 John 4:19-21 You can't love God and not love His kids. Learning to love people teaches you about God because that what He does.3. It heals you.James 5:16 NLTMany Christians are forgiven of their sin, but they are not healed from it because they have refused to embrace community.  How Do We Level Up Through Community?1. Hang out.Make time to be with other people.Acts 5:42 Jesus had groups of 3 (close friends), 12 (spiritual family), 70 (ministry), 120 (acquaintances), & 500 (the church).Hebrews 10:25 "And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near."2. Help out.You can grow spiritually by investing in others.Galatians 6:10Serve your city and serve your church family. Galatians 6:2  Independence and dependence aren't healthy - we are called to interdependence.Are you using community to level up?

Ready to take things to the next level? In this series, we talk about things that help us grow spiritually. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally encourages us in prayer and fasting. What is prayer?Prayer is communication with God.Prayer is the intersection of three things:1) Being with God2) Talking to God3) Listening to God What is fasting?Fasting is the practice of not eating food in order to amplify your prayer.You can't be filled if you're already full, so fasting is making room so you can communicate with God more effectively. It's denying the flesh in order to advance the spirit.Fasting turns deciding into discerning.   How to level up though prayer:1. Pray without distraction.Luke 5:16 ESV "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."Let's be honest, many of us are used to asking Google instead of asking God.You can't do important things when you're distracted by insignificant things.Good things become bad things when they distract us from God things.John Ortberg – "For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it." 2. Pray like you know God.Have you ever asked yourself, if God already knows everything, why do we have to pray? Because prayer fulfills His desire for relationship with you, and because relationships are founded on communication.Prayer is not getting God to do something for you, it's getting to know God.Hebrews 4:16 NIV "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."Prayer should be personal, not transactional. 3. Pray like you'll make a difference.James 5:16-17 NLT "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!" Your prayers are so important that they actually affect the outcome of history.Think of this: If prayer changes things, not praying changes things too. So why don't you pray as much as you could?You'll only talk to God if you believe He's listening. 4. Pray a lot.Luke 11:5-8 NLT Your prayers never bother God. But do you know what does bother Him? Us, absent of relationship, wanting to use Him as our genie. 5. Pray, then listen.John 10:27 "My sheep hear my voice."Sit with God after talking to Him and learn to be led by Him. How would your life be different if you committed to prayer and fasting? Are you using prayer and fasting to level up?

Think of change and transition in your life as turning points. Most trips require a series of turns to get to where you're going. That's what change is – changes are the turning points that lead you to your destination. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares what the Bible says about navigating change.1. Change is inevitable.Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."You have to give something up to get something new. You can never walk in all God has for your future  if you're still holding onto what He gave you in the past.  Life is relay race. It doesn't matter have fast you run—you won't win the race if you don't learn how to pass the baton from change to change. 2. God wants to walk you through the changes in your life.Joshua 1:9 ESV "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."If you tend to be hostile to change, recognize your tendency and take it slow. We slow down to take turns.Psalm 23:4 ESV 3. Change is necessary to get you to where you need to be.Jesus had to go through crucifixion in order to experience resurrection. Luke 5:37-38 Protecting what you have is the enemy of acquiring what you need. 4. God wants to give you His perspective on the change you're experiencing.You can't apply God's solution to a problem until you see God's perspective on it.Ephesians 1:18 NIV "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people."Perspective is tied to location. The closer you are to God, the more you'll see things the way He does. 5. Maybe you have a particular role to play during this time of change.Esther 4:14 What if you're not a victim of change but a victor through change? 6. Changing requires choosing.Get to choose how you respond to change. Choose trust, God can be trusted.Proverbs 3:5 ESV "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."Change is painful. But it's not as painful as staying stuck where you aren't supposed to be. "Change is inevitable; Growth is optional" – John MaxwellYou can either grumble through change, or grow through change.What if you decided now that the inevitable change you will face in 2025 will be used for your personal growth? Are you growing through change?

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What is the greatest gift that you could receive from God? What is it that you really want? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the greatest gift: God's presence. This Christmas, God doesn't just want to give you what you think you want, but what you really want.Not only does God want you to know who He is. He wants to be with you. You were created for communion with God. Matthew 1:23 NIV Immanuel" (which means "God with us").When it came time for the announcement, God did something very strange and announced the birth of Jesus to two unlikely groups:1. Shepherds.Luke 2:8-10 NLT Why shepherds? 1) Because God came for everyone, not just the wealthy and educated and 2) they were willing to share the news.Luke 2:17 NLT God speaks to those who will share. If you feel like God isn't speaking to you like He used to, ask yourself what have I done with what God has already said? 2. Wisemen.Matthew 2:1-2 NLT Why magi? 1) They helped verify the birth of the messiah through objective observers and fulfillment of prophecy. 2) Because God came for everyone, not just the Jews.There is only one path to God – Jesus. But Jesus will travel many paths to find his lost children. Jesus spoke the language of astrology to reach out the pagan wisemen. Can you find God through astrology? No. But God can find you there.  How can we receive the gift of God's presence? 1) Invitation.Habakkuk 2:14 NLT For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord.Awareness is the key to experiencing God's presence. Revelation 3:20 NLT [Laodecia] "Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends."Imagine waiting on a guest to arrive that you hadn't invited.2) Preparation.You can create a favorable environment for your guest so they'll stick around, and they'll want to come back. Scripture talks about grieving the Holy Spirit and quenching the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:30-32 ESV; 1 Thessalonians 5:19 ESV If you want the Holy Spirit hang out at your place, you've got to clean it up. Proverbs 1:7 "Fear" in Hebrew includes the idea of wonder, amazement, mystery, astonishment, gratitude, admiration, and even worship. If you'll fear God everywhere you go, you'll see God everywhere you go.How do you walk around with something important? By keeping it in mind with every step you take. 3) Habitation. John 15:4 Abide = remain in, dwell, stay with. Not visitation, but habitation. Make living in God's presence a lifestyle.  God entrusts us with the measure of His presence that we are willing to diligently guard.  Are you walking in the gift of God's presence?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency because of a recent bird flu outbreak despite no reported cases of human-to-human transmission. Is Gavin Newsom the Justin Trudeau of America? Glenn plays the latest song by Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik, a dis track against Justin Trudeau. Glenn and Liz warn of the coming political war as Trump enters the White House. Will Republicans be able to make the most of the opportunity they've been given? Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) joins to break down what his latest report on the corruption of January 6 exposes. Could we see some accountability for the people involved, like Liz Cheney? Wave Nunnally, Evangel University professor of early Judaism, joins to outline the historical story behind the three wise men and what they were doing in the lead-up to Jesus' birth. Quentin Schultze, Calvin University professor, joins to give the lesson Americans can take away from the holiday classic "A Christmas Story." Glenn and Liz react to Minneapolis local news putting on a satanic display.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does God want to give you this Christmas? In the message Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how God doesn't just want to give you what you THINK you want, but what you REALLY want.One of the things God wants to give you this Christmas is purpose. The Christmas story is all about purpose. 1 John 3:8 NASB Life seems pointless when you're purposeless.  You were made for meaning and you were planned for purpose by a Creator who intentionally crafted you.Psalm 57:2 NLT You can't determine your own purpose because you didn't make yourself!Your Salvation is not only about having a future home in heaven but having a present purpose on earth. Your ultimate destination is Heaven, but you have purpose here and now, not just there and then.What is your purpose?1. Get to know God.God created you for connection with Him. John 17:3 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.Eternal life is not just a destination, it's answering the invitation to know a person. Its not just a place, it's a process.2 Peter 3:18 "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2. Get to know your spiritual family.God fashioned you for family. Luke 10:27-29You can love God by yourself, but you can't love others by yourself. Matthew 6:9-13 – it's "us" and "we", not "I" and "me".We're saved as individuals but we grow in groups. Christian growth is a group project and only immature believers believe by themselves. 3. Get to work.God created you to contribute.Ephesians 2:10  For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.Every Christian is a minister as is called to three things:1) Be in Christ, 2) doing good things 3) according to God's planWe don't work to get saved, but once we're saved, we get to work.1 Cor 15:58 "So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless."Service is God's pathway to your purpose. You won't be happy until you're helping. We get to be a small part of God's big plan.Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.Do you know your purpose? Are you excited or are you just existing? Are you walking in the purpose God has given you?

This Christmas, God doesn't just want to give you what you think you want, but what you really want. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how God wants to give you peace.Luke 2:14 NKJV "Glory to God in highest, and peace on earth, goodwill towards men.What is peace? 1. Peace does not come from inactivity.1 Peter 3:11 NKJV (Psalm 34:14) – "...seek peace and pursue it" NLT: "Search for peace, and work to maintain it." 4 words: seek, pursue, search and work.Peace won't come by doing nothing. If the world has to stop in order for you to have peace, you'll never have peace. John 16:33 NLT "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."Peace is not the absence of problems but the learned skill of remaining unaffected by them. 2. Peace does not come from being in control.Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord, don't trust in yourself. Control is trusting in your ability to fix things. But control is an illusion because we are not qualified to fix everything.  3. Peace is a person.John 14:27 ESV "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.God is not trying to give you your peace, He's trying to give you His peace.How do we receive peace?  1. Plan for peace.Prov 21:5 NLT "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundanceIf you try to everything, you won't enjoy anything."Take time away from the peace-drainers and give it to the peace giver. 2. Practice peace.Phil 4:6-7 ESV "Be anxious for nothing, but in all things by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."An unthankful heart turns into an entitled heart, and an entitled heart never has peace because it can't be satisfied. 3. Protect your peace.Colossians 3:15 NLT "And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts."Protecting your peace is difficult because other people want yours when they run out of theirs.2 Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation."God has already done his job by giving peace. Now we must do our job by receiving that peace. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you."Nose up, toes up" – don't let anyone steal your peace. Are you living in the peace God has given you?

We've all done it: something makes us mad and we start punching others with our words. Let's learn to use our words according to God's design. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares how we can overcome angry words.Angry words are the idle words and the ugly words we say when we get mad. Being angry is not a sin.Jesus got angry.Mark 3:5 ESV The goal for a Christian isn't to never get angry; the goal is never let anger cause you to sin.Ephesians 4:26-27 (Psalm 4:4)ESV Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.Live WITH your anger but don't live BY your anger.   How do we stop angry words?1. Ask God to be your editor, not your janitor.In our anger we often say whatever comes to mind and we make a mess. But God doesn't just want to be your janitor and clean up your mess; He wants to be your editor and clean up your mouth.Prov 17:27-28 NLT We've got to stop giving ourselves permission to say everything we think. 2. Learn to intentionally respond, not instinctively react.An intentional response is measured, thoughtful, and deliberate. An instinctive reaction is unrestrained, emotional, and immediate.  Proverbs 12:16 NIV Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. 3.  Remove "fighting words" from your vocabulary.Fighting words are words to that cause people to fight about things instead of fix things.Prov 12:18 NIV The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.Examples of fighting words:Always/neverName calling/insultsBringing up the pastTone 4. Adopt God's perspective on people.Don't treat people based on who you think they are, treat them based on who God says they are. 2 Corinthians 5:15-16 NLT "Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric HofferChristians are the dwelling place of God. When you speak angry words at Christians, you are trashing God's house.If you're not kind to others, God may have to get on their side to defend them against you! Ever heard someone called a "loose cannon?"That phrase came from the fact that cannons on ships had wheels for when it recoiled when being shot. A loose cannon was one that wasn't properly secured and it would kick back, roll everywhere and endanger the crew on the ship. Without restraints, a loose cannon can potentially not just destroy enemy ships, but destroy the ship its on. We are loose cannons when we declare war with our words when there is no war. We're a loose cannon when we don't restrain our words and hurt our friends and family with "friendly fire." Don't be a loose cannon and destroy your own ship.  Are you speaking angry words?

This podcast features Kevin Nunnally, a retired IBM Vice President, discussing his career, leadership philosophy, and insights on the evolving workplace. The key takeaways include:Career and Technological Evolution: Kevin reflects on his 34 years at IBM and beyond, detailing major technological shifts—mainframes, personal computing, the internet, mobile tech, cloud computing, and now AI. He emphasizes how these advancements have transformed work, eliminating routine tasks through automation and demanding higher-level skills like strategy, innovation, and problem-solving.Workplace Challenges and Culture Shifts: Kevin critiques the top-down leadership style popularized by figures like Steve Jobs, contrasting it with the collaborative, team-oriented approach he values. He highlights the importance of respect for individuals and creativity within teams to foster innovation and a positive work environment.Implications for the Next Generation: For students entering the workforce, Kevin underscores the need to adapt to rapid change, develop strategic and creative skills, and embrace teamwork. He also discusses concerns about disengagement and minimal effort from younger workers, advocating for a renewed balance in work culture.Leadership Lessons and Personal Principles: Kevin shares practical advice for success, including maintaining a positive attitude, being generous with time and talent, collaborating across disciplines, seeking and becoming mentors, and cultivating gratitude. He emphasizes that giving back and focusing on others leads to greater career satisfaction and success.Vision for the Future: Kevin calls for restoring joy and satisfaction in work through collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environments. He encourages both his generation and the next to contribute to creating workplaces where people feel valued and energized.

This sermon series is all about learning to use our words according to God's design.The Bible teaches that your ability to speak isn't just for you, but for others through you.  In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally talks about ugly words. Ugly words are harmful words that hurt others and reveal the poison in our own hearts.James 3:8 ESV but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.God wants to give your words authority. But why would He give weight to your words if you use ugly words instead of useful words? Examples of ugly words:Complaining, criticizing, accusing, blaming, insulting, judging, gossip, sarcasm, self-deprecation, etc. How to fix ugly words:1. Pause.Silence adds significance to what you say.James 1:19 NLT "Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry."You don't have to have an opinion on everything.Some people have something to say, other people just want to say something."Everything that is said must be true, but not everything that is true must be said." 2. Perceive.Lamentations 3:40 "Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!"If you'll watch your thoughts, you won't have to watch your mouth as much.Ugly words are often caused by emotional inflammation – anger, disappointment, fear, or frustration - which is a reaction to a wound to your heart.Psalm 139:23-24 NLT "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [cares] ..." 3. Purify.Isaiah 6:5 NASB "Then I said, 'Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.'"Being in the presence of God made Isaiah immediately aware of his ugly words.Submitting your speech to the creator of speech is the quickest way to tame your tongue. Have you ever considered the difference between a scalpel and a shiv? They're both sharp, they're both made with the intention of cutting someone, but one is intended to save a life, while the other is intended to take a life. The scalpel has been carefully sterilized, the shiv is covered in contaminants. One has been manufactured to precise specifications, the other has been hastily created from repurposed items from the past. The scalpel is found in a hospital, where doctors and nurses are trying help others, while a shiv is found in a prison where people are trying to hurt others. If you're still shackled by your sin or imprisoned by your past, your words will be a shiv. The truth can cut sometimes, but its intended to be a scalpel that brings life, not a shiv that brings death. Are you speaking ugly words?

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the wonderful Sam Nunnally. Sam spent two decades as a charismatic, evangelical pastor before leaving to pursue the truth of Catholicism – a journey which took him many more years to confront, understand, and finally embrace... and it's all on his story, this week on the show!Sam's story is a phenomenal one – clocking in at one of the longest – including a serious examination of Sola Scriptura in an approach and context which we've never heard before on the show, a deep study of charismatic gifts in the Early Church, and some seriously heart-wrenching moments of confronting and accepting the truth claims of Catholicism. This is a fantastic story of someone absolutely in pursuit of Christ, coming up Catholic! For more from Sam check out his Instagram account (one of my favourites).Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Do your words matter? In the message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares why we should tame our tongues. Taming the Tongue is learning to use our words according to God's design.What if your ability to speak isn't just a gift from God for you, but a gift to others through you? James 3:2-62 "Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.3 We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. 4 And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.6 And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself." 1. Your words matter because your words determine your destiny.Proverbs18:21 NKJV "Words plant seeds which grow into fruit, and you and those around you will eat that fruit."Matthew 12:36-37 ESV "I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." James 3:7-8 2. Your words matter because you can't tame your tongue without God's help.Psalm 141:3 NIV Taming your tongue is a lifestyle that requires your constant attention. James 3:9-10 3. Your words matter because you can hurt others with what you say.Ephesians 4:29 ESVWords are like bricks—you can help build someone's house, or you can break someone's window. It depends on how you use them.Prov 12:18 NLT  James 3:11-124. Your words matter because your words reveal the real you.Luke 6:45 NLT (Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.)James 1:26 NLT  "If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless."Don't let your tongue destroy your testimony. A manchineel tree is a tree in south Florida and parts of South America and the Caribbean that scientists say may be the deadliest tree in the world. Scientists believe since the tree lives in an area where there are more toxic plants than normal, it has grown an overdeveloped defense mechanism to protect itself.For many of us, like the manchineel tree, our words have become toxic fruit used as a defense mechanism. Receive healing for yourself so you will stop hurting everyone else. Do you speak as if your words matter?

Have you ever listened to a director's commentary on your favorite movie, or listened to a "behind the scenes" podcast for your favorite TV show? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how you can read God's word with the Author. Reading with the Author.Christianity is a relationship.Matthew 25 is the parable of the 10 bridesmaids. The groom says "I don't know you." He probably didn't know the other bridesmaids either, but they were with the bride, so they gained entrance. You won't get into heaven because of what you know, but because of who you know.   Since Christianity is a relationship, His word is meant to be read with Him. Reading the Bible isn't something you do FOR God, but something you do WITH God. Reading the Author:Make a D.A.T.E. to read the Bible with the AuthorDay, time, & placeApproach with PrayerTake your timeExamine yourself Day, Time, & PlaceIf we want to know someone, we make plans with them, and we honor them by showing up.Jeremiah 29:13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. [with all your heart] Approach with prayer1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Never stop praying."Prayer is simply communication with God.Your opinion of God's character will determine how you pray. If you believe in a prayer-hearing God, you'll become a prayer-loving Christian.Embrace a "running commentary" with the Lord. Talk to Him as you read, and be open to His thoughts. Take your timeFinishing all 66 books by the time the earth goes around the sun is a really arbitrary thing. When you read, focus on retention, not production.Tips:1. Emphasize each word.2. Personalize the word."God so loved me, that He gave His only begotten Son, that if I believe in Him, I won't perish but have everlasting life."3. Repeat the passage. Evaluate yourselfCommunication has a purpose. Scripture is God's communication, and its purpose is transformation.2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. Transformation equation: (Information + Application) x Dedication = Transformation Are you reading the Bible with the author?

We'll often phrase questions about the existence of evil as, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"There's a problem with this question: there are no good people. If we view the problem evil through the lens of our goodness, we will see ourselves as victims. But when we see the problem of evil through the lens of God's goodness, we will see ourselves as victors.Scripture tells us that God is good. James 1:16-17Like the lights in the sky, His goodness is constant. When life is bad, God is good. Don't get mad at God during times of pain, run to God during times of pain. John 10:10God is the solution to, not the author of life's tragedies. Matthew 7:11If your theology has your heavenly Father doing things that we would put an earthly father in jail for doing, you need to change your theology.Why do bad things happen? Bad things happen for three reasons:1. We make badGod didn't create evil, He created the ability to make choices. Evil is not a thing but an absence of a thing, like dark and light. When we "turn down" God, we turn down good and we are left with bad. Every one of us is good at making bad decisions. Romans 5:12Why did God create choice? So we could love Him and love others. You can't love without the possibly of not loving. Joshua 24:15The pain in this world doesn't reflect on God's goodness, it reflects on our brokenness.2. Our spiritual 1 Peter 5:8-9We have an evil and active adversary. 1 John 5:19Ephesians 2:22 Corinthians 4:4We live behind enemy lines. Don't blame God for what the devil does.3. Our broken Romans 8:19-22This planet is sick with sin, just like humanity is. Natural disasters aren't "acts of God" but "results of sin." Genetic disorders, viruses, contagions, infections are the natural result of a fallen world.Why doesn't God just stop bad things from happening?1. God isLove does what's best for the other person. Pain is necessary to let us know something is wrong. If God shielded you from your spiritual sickness, you would think everything is fine, and die in your sins before receiving the antidote.2. God is a good . Good parents know that children must experience consequences.How can we fear no evil?1. Deal with . 2 Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.Worry is a fear response when you feel out of control. Renew your mind and retrain your brain.2. Be prepared to .Ephesians 6:10-113. Expect things.Romans 8:28Anything bad that happens to us, God is going to make good.4. Be ready to meet           Luke 13:1-5  Do you fear evil or do you fight evil?

How do we love lost people without condoning harmful and sinful behavior? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally will share three ways we can love the lost. Three weeks ago, we saw that Jesus described Himself saying:Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost."Christians don't fight against the lost, we fight for the lost.Two weeks ago, we looked at the three ways Paul took the gospel and spread it far and wide in such a short about of time: in word, in deed and in power.Last week, Pastor Eric shared about losing the lost. How we act will affect people's perception of Jesus, so we must be careful and intentional so that we don't lose the lost through our behavior. Today, Loving the LostJohn 15:13 "There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.""Like" is an emotion, "love" is a decision.Love does what is best for the OTHER person. Sometimes that's a hug, sometimes that's a push. James 1:20 "The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."Galatians 5:6 "...the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." Three ways that we can love the lost:1. Say something.Mark 6:34 "Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things."One of the most loving things you can do for someone who is lost is tell them the truth about Jesus.Ephesians 4:15  2. Do something.1 John 3:18 "Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions."When it was God's time to reveal who he was to the world, he chose an act of service. A message without ministry is meaningless. James 2:15-16 "Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, "Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?"Christianity is a counter-cultural movement; but it can't be a movement if no one is moving. 3. Be someone.2 Corinthians 5:19-20 "For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 20 So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, "Come back to God!"You are Heaven's ambassador, not Heaven's bouncer. Col. 3:14 And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.Love is the identifying uniform of the Christian. Are you loving the lost?

If we're looking for the lost, what do we do once we have the lost's attention? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how, in light of shorter attention spans, we can make a long story short.Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Romans 15:18-19 NIV  "I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done— 19 by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ."Paul "fully proclaimed" the gospel three ways: word, deed, and power - through what He said, what he did, and what he displayedIf we want biblical results, we have to do things the biblical way. Word1 Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" Colossians 4:5-6 "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."A Christian's speech should be full of grace, seasoned with salt. But too many times, our speech is full of salt, seasoned with grace. The easiest way to share your faith is to share your story. DeedService is doing something for someone else, at no benefit to yourself, that demonstrates God's heart toward them.John 3:16 "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."A loving act of service is like a crow bar that pries open someone's heart and so they might receive the gospel. PowerDemonstrating God's power is the most efficient way to preach the gospel.1 Corinthians 2:4-5 "And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. 5 I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God."1 Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." Matthew 10:7-8 "Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!"Whatever you have received from God, you have the right to give to someone else. Are you sharing Jesus with the lost in word, deed and power?

Who are lost people? In this series, we're going to talk about who they are, how we are supposed to relate to them, and what we are supposed to be doing about them.In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can look for the lost. Luke 19:10 Jesus' goal is to seek, not separate from the lost.  The lost aren't our enemies, they are the mission. The lost aren't our opponents, they are our objective. The lost aren't the problem, they are the point. The Great Commission:Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, (but they aren't Christians!) baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."As Christians, we don't fight against the lost, we fight for the lost. In Luke 15, Jesus tells three parables about someone finding things that are lost:Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:22-24 All three of these stories show the Father's heart toward the lost: He is looking for them, running to them, and when they are found, through their repentance, He rejoices. How do we look for the lost?1. Looking for the lost requires that you leave your comfort zone.They're probably not here. Looking for the lost requires that we take what's in here and export it out there.Mark 1:16-18 A fisherman doesn't fish in his living room, he goes to a lake—because that's where the fish are. In the same way, the church building is not the primary place where we fish for the lost. 2. Looking for the lost requires that we live a life differently than the lost.Jesus ate with sinners, not to condone their sinful lifestyle, but so they would no longer be sinners. Seek AND SAVE.Romans 12:2 We are friends TO the world, but not friends WITH the world.You cannot affect the world by being like the world. We are supposed to be looking for the lost, but we aren't supposed to be looking like the lost. 3. Looking for the lost requires that we see the inherent value in people.Luke 15:28-32 4. Looking for the lost requires God's help.You need a co-laborer to fulfill the great co-mission.Matthew 28:20 "...And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."God is asking for you to partner with Him in finding the lost.Evangelism not something you do by FOR God, its something you do WITH God.  Are you looking for the lost?Homework: Ask the Lord to show you one person and commit to praying for them every day this week.

Do you know what's actually going on in your mouth? It's more vital than you might think. This week, I'm joined by two guests, Dr. Stuart Nunnally and Dr. Lane Freeman, biological dentists as well as my own personal dentists, who shed a much-needed spotlight on the link between oral health and your overall well-being, plus the questions you should be asking at your next dentist appointment. In this episode, you'll discover: What Is Biological Dentistry: Deep-dive into how this integrative modality differs from conventional dentistry. How to Support the Oral Microbiome: Understand how your approach to oral hygiene can make or break your holistic health in the long term.  The “Most Important” Prevention Tips: Learn what you need—and don't need—to combat future health issues. (Hint: A water flosser is a great idea, says Dr. Freeman.) Why Root Canals Are Risky: Consider Dr. Nunnally's warning: “If you have a blatant root canal failure, the data shows that you have a 530% increased risk of a cardiovascular event.” 00:00 The Dangers of Mercury in Dentistry 02:24 Dr. Nunnally's Personal Journey with Mercury Toxicity 05:31 Understanding Biological Dentistry 08:05 The Controversy of Mercury Fillings 10:13 Safe Mercury Removal Practices 19:56 Biocompatibility Testing in Dentistry 23:35 The Importance of Oral Microbiome 26:12 Preventative Oral Care Tips 31:54 The Hidden Dangers of Root Canals 35:05 Leaky Teeth and Root Canal Toxins 36:08 Causes and Consequences of Root Canals 41:12 Cavitations: Hidden Dental Dangers 45:42 Nutritional Deficiencies and Dental Health 51:55 Success Stories and Patient Experiences 01:00:08 Finding a Holistic Dentist Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Connect with Dr. Nunnally and Dr. Freeman: Website: https://www.healthysmilesforlife.com/ IAOMT website: https://iaomt.org/

What is truth? How can we know what's true and what isn't? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about something really important: the truth.  John 18:37-38a "... 'What is truth?' Pilate asked."Nothing has changed in 2000 years. There is an all-out attack on the truth, and that means there is an all-out attack on Jesus.John 14:6 NLT Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life..."Truth is not a concept, it's a person. You can understand facts, but you won't understand their meaning until you get to know the source of truth: Jesus.John 8:31-32 NLT "... you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Conversely, the main weapon of the devil is lies and deception.John 8:43-45 Two current issues in our modern culture we need to talk about regarding truth:AI, or Artificial intelligence, is technology that mimics human intelligence.Because of AI you are going to have to require a higher standard from yourself regarding what's true. The more you want something false to be true, the more likely you are to believe false information.Psalm 86:11 If your heart is not pure, your discernment will be off. Social MediaWhy is social media suspect?1. It gives unequal opinions an equal platform.2. It's not all real.Social Media tempts you to sacrifice what's real for what's rehearsed, and to sacrifice what you need to hear for what you want to hear.3. It's immediate communication.Proverbs 18:2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.Before you post, forward, or share, ask yourself—is this true or do I just want this to be true? Is this from a trustworthy source? Does this reveal the Jesus—the way, the truth, the life, or Satan—the father of lies? How do we protect ourselves against deception?1. Opt out of offense.Matthew 24:10-11 An offended heart is susceptible to deception. Offense opens your heart to deceit.You want to see what you already believe. You want to hear what you already think.As Christians, our goal is not to just make a point, but to make a difference. 2. Limit your exposure to deception.1 Corinthians 11:3 Eve should have said, "Sorry, I don't talk to snakes." You can't be deceived, if you never hear the deception. Current culture is a current that is trying to sweep you into a way of thinking. The key to changing what you're full of is to change what you feed on. 3. Practice God's presence and stay in scripture.John 17:17 NIV "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."Become so intimately acquainted with the truth, that you'll be able to immediately spot what's a lie. Are you guarding against deception and protecting the truth?

Are your views of sex biblical? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares what the Bible says about sex. This message does not target anyone, VFC does not hate anyone, everyone is invited to worship, and questions are welcomed. We're looking at sex from a biblical perspective today and see which beliefs we hold are cultural, and which are scriptural. There are three ways Christians typically view sex: dirty, idolatry, or holy 5 Biblical truths about sex:1. Sex has a designer.Genesis 2:25 When unaffected by sin, sex a good gift from a good God. 2. Sex has a purpose.The designer of a thing determines the purpose of a thing.Sex has two main purposes: Creating children. Spiritual glue1 Cor. 6:13 Sex is not just a physical-only activity like food is.  1 Cor. 6:15-17 Sex is joining yourself to another person.There is no such thing as a one-night stand because sex, by design, stays with you after its over.  There is no such thing as "just sex." 3. Sex has boundaries.In order for sex to remain good, it must be used according to the designer's purpose. Helpful things become harmful things when used outside of their boundaries.Fornication, or sexual immorality, is any sexual activity outside of God's boundaries and beyond God's purposes.1 Corinthians 6:18  God's biblical behavioral boundaries for sex:One man, one woman, consensual, and protected by marriage commitment. The following behaviors are types  of sexual immorality:- Sex before marriage. (Christianese, part 2: Fornication - June 11, 2017) It's dangerous to bond yourself to someone who hasn't committed to you. - Co-habitation. (Elephants in the Room 2018, part 1: Aug 5th 2018) - Pornography. (More Elephants, part 3: Aug 21st 2016) Porn is sin: it hurts the people in it, it hurts the people watching it, it hurts marriages, it is addictive like the worst drugs, and its one of the main reasons why human trafficking exists.  - Homosexuality. (Loving the LGBT Community, Aug 25th 2019) Same sex relationships are not God's design for humanity. Because of our sin nature, we are all born with desires that are outside of God's boundaries for sexual behavior, Having a desire is not a sin; acting on it is. - Incest, Bestiality and Rape. The Bible records these things but never condones these things. - Adultery. (Elephants 2021, part 2 - Aug 8, 2021) Adultery is devastating to a marriage because it destroys the very thing a marriage is based on—trust.  4. Sex should be a regular part of a healthy marriage.Since sex is for marriage, sex should be good in marriage.1 Corinthians 7:2-5Practice good sex! 5. You can receive forgiveness for sexual sin.Sexual sin is not unforgivable sin. If you've made mistakes in the past, you can be free.1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Repent, receive his grace and make Jesus Lord of your sex life. Become a holysexual.                   Have you surrendered your sex life Jesus?

John is back with another interview, and this time it's with the one and only Rebecca Forstadt. Her voice has been in tons of anime, like for example: Nunnally Lamperouge in Code Geass, Rika Furude in When They Cry, as well as Tima from Metropolis. Or perhaps you may better know her as Reba West, when she was the voice of Lynn Minmei in Robotech. It's a great conversation that covers her career, her blogging, and all sorts of things.OSMnotesWe want to thank Rebecca once again for taking the time to chat with us! And you can find all the places where Rebecca is by checking out her online at:Website: https://rebeccaforstadt.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rebeccaforstadt/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaforstadtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaforstadtolk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rebeccaforstadtvoicesWe also have YouTube Channels now! Both for OSMcast proper and The Carbuncle Chronicle! Please subscribe, hit the bell, and share amongst your friends.And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Oh, and if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five stars there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned when we do the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon! PS If you have ever wanted some OSMmerch, feel free to check out our TeePublic page! PPS We appreciate you.

Today my guest is Kathy Nunnally Anemogiannis, a friend and client. Kathy owns a boutique recruiting firm specializing in industrial manufacturing distribution and has a small, fully remote team. She's also the chair of a nonprofit called Eleos Foundation, which provides sports bras, underwear, and hygiene products to women surviving homelessness, human trafficking, and domestic […] The post Student Spotlight: Kathy Nunnally Anemogiannis appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

Join us on Glacier Bank's Community Conversations as Fairgrounds Manager Sam Nunnally, CHS's Mark Lallum, and Glacier Bank's Joe Unterreiner discuss the upcoming Livestock Auction and its importance to our community!

Does physical health matter for a Christian? In this message, Tiffany Nunnally shares the secret to health. For too long, the church has ignored the topic of physical health, or at the very least put it in a separate box from the rest of our spiritual lives. The secret to health is to invite the Lord into your everyday habits, and to rethink your current mindset about food, fitness, and faith.We have to invite the Holy Spirit into this part of our lives, then listen and obey as He leads us. Disclaimer #1: In attempting to convince you of God's plan for your physical health... God often uses doctors and medicine, but we must remember that the natural and supernatural work together. Disclaimer #2: If you feel offended or ashamed at any point this morning, it's not coming from the Lord, and it's not judgment from me.  Everything I'm telling you today are things the Lord has taught me and corrected in my own life. Here are 3 truths for you to consider as we confront this issue of physical health.Truth #1God cares about how you treat your body 1 Cor. 6:19-20If you don't have a relationship with God, you have to start there. You can't hear and trust the voice of someone you don't know. Rules = Religion  —> eventual failure (trust is in your own ability & rituals; self-reliant) Relationship = Results —> long term success (trust is in listening to God's voice; God-reliant) Diets are the dead religion of the health world. Truth #2God wants to release you from what enslaves youRomans 6:16 Recognize that food and drinks can be an idol and repent when you realize you've been turning to them for comfort instead of the comforter. Whatever occupies your thoughts, time, and money has your heart.Truth #3Your body is a work of art that requires maintenance Psalm 139:14 Ephesians 2:10 1 Cor. 6:20 1 Cor. 9:27God wants to heal you preemptively by keeping you from getting sick in the first place.Rapid-fire practical advice: -Get rid of the "All or Nothing" mentality.-Good nutrition & physical fitness go hand in hand. What you eat affects your quality of life.-Change happens by starting where you are, and using what you have. Small consistencies create bigger change than big leaps on unstable legs. -Being healthy is more important than how you look. -Focus on the do's and not the don'ts. 2 Cor. 12:9 -Be aware of who is influencing your health choices. You are usually a byproduct of your 5 closest friends.- Eat real food.The key to any change is to start.  The you in the future will thank the you right now if you start your health journey with the Lord. Have you invited the Lord into your health?

When your story is history, and your story is his story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the story of Stephen from Acts chapters 6 & 7.Acts 6:1-4 Church growth requires division of labor. If you try to do everything, you'll succeed at nothing. Acts 6:5-6  POINT #1 The world promotes people into power, but God promotes people into service.In the Kingdom, authority is given based on humility, not ability.Mark 10:42-45 If you want to be a big deal to God, make serving others a big deal. Acts 6:7-8 "... Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people."(For the record, signs wonders and miracles were not for the apostles only)Acts 6:9-15POINT #2: In order to make a difference, we must be filled with the Holy Spirit.So far, during this account of Stephen's story, he has been said to be full of faith, full of grace, full of power, full of wisdom, and twice so far he is said to be full of the Holy Spirit.Acts 1:8a "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you."The Holy Spirit doesn't fill you with power so you'll act weird in church. He fills you to empower you for personal maturity and public ministry. Ephesians 5:18We are to be in a perpetual state of infilling, because we are in a perpetual state of leaking.  Acts 7:1 Acts 7:51-60 POINT #3: Christian maturity is not a matter of self-help, but self-death.Most likely, God will not ask you to die for your faith. There are around 5000 Christians killed for their faith every year. We are blessed to have active ministry in 2 of the top 4 most dangerous countries for Christians to live in."Thy will be done" only works when we say also say "my will be gone."Galatians 2:20"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me."Don't try to correct what God is trying to kill. Don't try to improve what God is trying to remove. Don't try to civilize what God is wanting to crucify. Acts 8:1b,4 The gospel got to you through Stephen's death. In the same way, your death—death to your will and you way—will lead to the spread of the gospel, too. What story are you writing?

Episode: Recorded on a whim after a chance meeting in Jerusalem, Wave Nunnally shares his experience of recent events in Israel, the parables of the Kingdom, and his friendship with the lead guitarist for Petra. Oh yea, all in one (shortish) episode! Guest: Dr. Wave Nunnally is Professor Emeritus of Early Judaism and Christian Origins at Evangel University in Springfield, MO. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including The Book of Acts  and Knowing Your Bible.  He leads regular study trips to Israel, which include training materials (see The Bible Unplugged) on-site teaching, and follow-up coaching.  More of Wave's material can be found at http://centralfaithbuilders.com/. To connect with him further, see www.wavenunnally.com facebook.com/wavenunnally youtube.com/wavenunnally Photo: Matt and his wife Abi meeting Wave and Lacey in Jerusalem Give: Help support OnScript and Biblical World as we grow and develop. Click HERE.

In this episode, we dive deep into Carly's inspiring journey of hope and healing from cancer. Carly shares her profound story, highlighting the pivotal moments from her diagnosis in 2019 to her holistic approach to healing, which includes raw food diets, juicing, and integrative cancer clinics. She emphasizes the importance of biological dentistry in her healing process and the spiritual growth she experienced through surrendering to a higher power. Carly's story is a testament to resilience, the power of holistic health practices, and the unwavering belief in creating an environment where disease cannot thrive. Tune in to hear about her transformative journey and the practical advice she offers for anyone facing similar challenges. Links: http://carlybrownwellness.com/  https://hope4cancer.com/ Chris Beat Cancer Book: https://a.co/d/3O4Dq8l Alchemy Juice https://www.alchemyorganics.com/ https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/  Dr. Nunnally https://www.healthysmilesforlife.com/ Register for our FREE class to learn more about our Thrive Through Cancer Formula course & program Season's Supplement Shop Season's Canadian Supplement Shop  

If Jesus called you a dog, how would you react? In this message, which continues our This is My Story series, Pastor Jamie shares the biblical story of an outcast who received mercy from Jesus. In Mark chapter 7 and Matthew 15, we find the story of the Syrophenician WomanThis encounter takes place around 2/3rd of the way through Jesus' 3-year earthy ministry. He and his disciples traveled 50 miles north of Galilee to the coastal area of Tyre and Sidon. Mark 7:24-26 Matthew 15:23  Mark 7:26-27 The Jews were known to call Gentiles "dogs" as a racial slur and religious insult. The word they used meant "wild dog," but the word Jesus uses here mean "little dog" or pet.  Mark 7:28-30 She replied, "That's true, Lord, but even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children's plates." 29 "Good answer!" he said. "Now go home, for the demon has left your daughter." 30 And when she arrived home, she found ... the demon was gone. This woman was an outcast in every sense of the word and had no right to Jesus' help—no one thought that she deserved anything from Him. But Jesus liked her bold answer showed mercy. Three words that deal with what we deserve:Justice: when you get what you deserveMercy: when you don't get the bad things you deserveGrace: when you get the good things you don't deserve Mercy is compassion in action. When you feel compassion it moves you to mercy. Hebrews 4:16 NLT This woman came boldly. Luke 6:36 God is a God of justice, but God is also a God of mercyOur culture is mercy-deficient. Many of us value justice above all else, and God certainly values justice as well. But mercy is greater.James 2:13b ESV "Mercy triumphs over judgment." (Higher than, better than) Mercy is not God being soft on sin. Mercy doesn't redefine sin, but it's God's solution to sin. God's mercy to us defeated sin, it didn't empower sin.  People who don't like mercy are people who don't think they need mercy. If you don't think you're sick, you won't be impressed with the cure for sickness. But when you see your deep need for God's mercy, you'll be quick to show it to others. How do you get mercy? Show mercy.Matthew 5:7There is one way, and one way only to obtain mercy from God: give it to others. You can't earn it, you can only receive it by releasing it. If you feel that you can't catch a break in life, maybe you need to give the people in your life a break. We have nothing to offer a pure, holy, righteous and perfect God. All we can do is receive unearned, undeserved mercy. And the only way to get it is to give it. Does mercy triumph over judgment in your life? What story are you writing?

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Ghosts, severed fingers, and hotel rooms full of bubbles. These are things you can't experience if you don't go out and travel. There's also the truth that the history that you get in books, movies, and television shows these days isn't exactly accurate. If you go out and see if for yourself, though, the truth is still out there. Listen to part two of our episode with Gan Nunnally and get inspired to see more parts of the United States than you've seen so far. It's a great big country that still begs to be explored. 

In towns all across this country, both large and small, there's history to be found. Gan Nunnally likes to head down the road and find that history when he travels, whether for pleasure or for sport. In this episode, Gan tells the crew about his trips, tips for summer travel, and what to look for when you're taking in the sights and sounds of this great country. Give it a listen. 

When your story is history, and your story is His story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares lessons for our lives from the biblical story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.1 Kings 18:1, 17-21 POINT #1: Idolatry adds a limp to our walk with God.An idol is anything that takes the place of God in your life, and all idols are downgrades.When you add an idol into your walk with God, you can't go as far as you want, you can't go as fast as you want.Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money."Worship is your attention and your affection that leads to action.Jesus is coming back for a bride, not a harem.Exclusivity is the key to intimacy. God deserves to be our one and only, not just one of many. 1 Kings 18:23-29 POINT #2 Our idols will always end up hurting us.Idolatry causes us to engage in harmful, destructive behavior. It starts out fun, but in the end, you end up bleeding.1 Corinthians 10:6-11God loves you and wants what's best for you and idols are not what is best for you. 1 Kings 18:31-35, 36-40During a drought, water was costly. Worship should cost something. Don't give God your leftovers. POINT #3: Idols and their supporters must be completely destroyed in our life.1 Corinthians 10:12-14 "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 14 So, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols."The 4-step process of destroying idols:Recognize, repent, remove, replace.Recognize: what has turned my relationship with God from a walk to a limp?Repent: (turn) change your thinking so that you can change your direction.Remove: make an effort to remove the people, places and things that are harming youReplace: replace the bad relationships, bad environments and bad behaviors with Godly things. What story are you writing?

This series is answering your submitted questions. We don't think we know all the answers but we believe scripture contains what we need. God is cool with your questions, so let's ask Him!Explain the difference between Calvinism and Arminian. Which one do you agree with & why?What do I do when I feel my church/leadership isn't investing in my spiritual growth, despite my best efforts to participate?What are your thoughts on the me-centered "worship" songs? Some start off great in worship to God and then shift, seemingly putting the focus on our own abilities and what we can do or have done.How can I help a friend that's having suicidal thoughtsIs Catholicism a cult?Is it ever justifiable to take a person's life, and, if so, when?Why are some people healed but others are not?

Craig addresses the Jon Nunnally Narrative for what will hopefully be the last time by running Pirates Fans through his history as a hitting coach both at the Minor and Major League Levels for four different organizations; including his time with Pittsburgh.  Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store to support great small businesses vouched for by us! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

This series is answering your submitted questions. I don't think I know all the answers but I think scripture contains what we need. God is cool with your questions, so let's ask Him! What are your thoughts on the Word of Faith movement? When, if ever, does it take on an unhealthy, damaging view of faith?Why do so many Christians get hurt by the Church?If you are a pastor, should you counsel on all matters?What are practical things you can do to feel productive in a season of prolonged waiting?What does the Bible say about praying in tongues? I've had a few people tell me that it's not biblical. What are your thoughts?Is it a sin to love your child too much? More than anyone else on the planet. To the point that you would do almost anything for them to be spiritually, physically & mentally ok?What is the difference between patriotism and Christian nationalism?If someone dies believing in God but not necessarily having accepted Jesus do they get another opportunity?How do you ever learn to deal with bad things happening to good people but "bad" people seem to always get by without consequences

Who is in charge of the church? Continuing this series about the church, Pastor Jamie shares about church authority. What is a church?Ekklesia - a church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. It's not a building, it's a spiritual family. Who is in charge of the church? Jesus is in charge of the church.Colossians 1:8 NLT "Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body."Ephesians 1:22-23 NLT Jesus is in charge, but He uses leaders to care for His body.Ephesians 4:11-13Jesus gave us some going-away gifts. He left us with the Holy Spirit, His written word, and He left us with leaders who have been gifted and commissioned to help us all grow spiritually.In the church, everyone is a minister, but not everyone is a leader. Things you need to know about church leadership:1. Leaders are stewards.       Matthew 28:18-19aLeaders of the church are simply stewards of Jesus' authority.James 3:1 NLT "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly."2. Leaders are servants.       Mark 10:42-45Don't wait to get your life together before you serve others. Serving others is how you get your life together. 3. Leaders are imperfect and incomplete.1 Timothy 1:16 Don't ever try to get from a leader what you can only get from the Lord. We don't follow people, we follow Jesus.4. Some church leaders are bad leaders.Jeremiah 23:1-2Leaders who have unquestioned authority, exert control over you, require you to get permission from them, practice elitism and utilize shunning are engaging in spiritual abuse. RUN. 5. Leaders are necessary.    Hebrews 13:17 "Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit."Acts 20:28-30We need shepherds because there are wolves out there, and shepherds lay their lives down for the sake of the sheep.    It's time for you to get healed from church hurt.The Lord told me years ago that he was going to send people to VFC that had been wounded.Proverbs 14:4The church is plan A for bringing the Kingdom to earth and there is no backup plan. Church is a spiritual hospital – you will find sick people. Church is a spiritual gym – you will find out-of-shape people.God lives among the mess. We should as well. Are you embracing church authority?

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva talks about the newest addition to her herd – Ralphie the Dutch Harness Horse. She also explains the difference between the submission score and the effectiveness of the aids score on the collective marks of a dressage test in the “Ask the L” segment.Together they have an engaging conversation with dressage TD Robyn Nunnally. Nunnally, who currently lives in Suffock, Virginia, grew up riding hunters and Arabians before making the switch to dressage. Today she is an USEF “R” judge and C2 steward in Western Dressage, a USEF “r” dressage Technical Delegate and a USDF L Graduate with Distinction and Bronze Medalist.Listen in!Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there's Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive's lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification.So, stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. www.equithrive.comWebsite: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comPodcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

Welcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Equithrive. In this episode, Aviva talks about the newest addition to her herd – Ralphie the Dutch Harness Horse. She also explains the difference between the submission score and the effectiveness of the aids score on the collective marks of a dressage test in the “Ask the L” segment.Together they have an engaging conversation with dressage TD Robyn Nunnally. Nunnally, who currently lives in Suffock, Virginia, grew up riding hunters and Arabians before making the switch to dressage. Today she is an USEF “R” judge and C2 steward in Western Dressage, a USEF “r” dressage Technical Delegate and a USDF L Graduate with Distinction and Bronze Medalist.Listen in!Trying to choose the right supplements for the right horses often feels like a chore…and you have enough chores as it is. Fortunately, there's Equithrive, whose mission is to make this whole nutrition equation easier on you, and much more beneficial to your horses. Equithrive's lineup of pelleted supplements are developed with care, backed by science, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not to mention picky-eater approved. Whether you need advanced joint care for your equine athlete, plus hoof, gut, or metabolic support, Equithrive is your one-stop-shop for feed tub fortification.So, stop wasting your time and money. Do your horses–and yourself–a favor and visit equithrive.com. Use the promo code DRESSAGETODAY to get 20% off your first order, plus free and fast shipping nationwide. www.equithrive.comWebsite: https://dressagetoday.comVideo Subscription Site: https://ondemand.dressagetoday.com/catalogSocial Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageTodayInstagram: @DressageTodayTwitter: @DressageTodayPinterest: @DressageTodayEmail: sruff@equinenetwork.comPodcast Editor: Merek Alam, http://brightafternoonproductions.com

What are churches supposed to be doing? Do we help our city or help our church members? Do we reach the lost or disciple existing believers? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about what activity a church should be doing. Ekklesia - a church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. What is a church supposed to be doing?Acts 2:42-47 Based on this passage, there are several activities a church should be engaged in. Not all activities happen at once, and different size gatherings are better for different things. 1. They engaged in Bible study. (v42).2 Timothy 3:16-17Romans 15:4The Bible is bread for daily meals, not cake for special occasions. 2. They fellowshipped with one another (v42).Hebrews 10:24 ESV "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works."You'll ask someone to watch your stuff, but are you asking others to watch your soul? 3. They ate meals together. (v42).Acts 20:7 NIV "On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight."Sharing a meal with someone is a quick way to reveal the real you. 4. They prayed together (v42).Matthew 18:19-20Your prayer life reveals what you think about God. If you think He's listening, you'll talk to Him. 5. They practiced supernatural ministry (v43).Matthew 10:8 "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,[a] drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give."John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father." 6. They helped others in need. (v44-45).Galatians 6:10 "Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith."Hebrews 13:16 "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."Wanna make God happy? Help someone out! 7. They met in large gatherings, and in a small gatherings (v46).Acts 5:42 "Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah."If you only meet in small groups, or you only meet in large groups, you're missing out on the full benefit of being a part of a church. 8. They praised God (v47)Psalm 150:1-6We worship because we want to give back to God the love He first gave us. 9. They received new believers (v47).Churches are not only called to disciple existing believers, but we receive new believers too.1 Peter 2:2Are you engaging in church activity?

Why do Christians gather on Sunday mornings? Does it matter where we gather? Who is welcomed at these meetings? What should we be doing when we gather? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares who we truly are as "the church".History of the word "church":Ekklesia: not a religious term. It means a gathering, a congregation, or an assembly of people.In the first English translations, ekklesia was correctly translated as "congregation." But in 1611 the King James Version unfortunately opted for "church" instead, based on the German word "kirche".The church is not a building, but a gathering of believers. Its not somewhere you go, its something you are.  Samaritan woman at the well who asks where to worship- The temple or the mountain?John 4:20-21;24The location of worship is not as important as the way you worship.The question isn't "WHERE do I worship God? but HOW should I worship God?"True worship is the result of knowing the one you worship, not where you worship Him. You are the location where Christianity takes place.1 Corinthians 3:16-17God is jealous for you like religious people are jealous for their holy sites. Act 7:48 There are no sacred places, only sacred people. What is a church?A church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. IntentionalJeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."If you're gathering with believers less and less these days, you're going the wrong way. If you're going everywhere but church, you're going the wrong way."Successful people do consistently what normal people do occasionally." Craig GroeschelGatheringChurch is a collective noun, meaning it describes a group.Hebrews 10:25 You can be a Christian by yourself, but you can't be church by yourself.Jesus never discipled individuals, he always discipled groups.Jesus had groups of 3, 12, 70 , 120 , & 500.Online viewing is good as an exception. But watching a church service online is like watching a video of a fire—you can see the light but you can't feel the warmth. You're getting teaching, but you're missing out on gathering. People who follow Jesus:Church is not where you meet with friends; its where you meet with family. You don't choose your family—God gives them to you, and your family often aren't people you're naturally drawn to.Colossians 3:11 It doesn't matter who someone has been, it only matters who they are now."Christ is all and in all" - Jesus is the point of everything, so find the Jesus in people when they annoy you.The biggest threat to the church is not from outside of the church, but from within. Its disunity.John 17:21 Galatians 3:26-28 Put on Christ. Wear your Jesus jersey. Prioritize Jesus over all other labels.Are you embracing your church family?

Do you realize that Jesus came to rescue you?In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the hope-filled, awesome message that was lived out on this earth through Jesus Christ. The cross is Jesus' death for me, but the empty grave is Jesus' life for me.The cross gets me into heaven, but the empty grave gets heaven into me.The cross reveals Jesus as savior, but the empty grave reveals Jesus as king.The cross paid for my sin, the empty grave means that the payment was accepted. Resurrection changes our whole outlook on life.1 Corinthians 15:54-55 NLTWe don't have to be afraid of death anymore. Jesus' resurrection marked the death of death. What is an Easter Egg?An "easter egg" is a hidden message, image or feature in a video game, movie, or TV show.  The Old Testament has around 300 prophetic easter eggs about Jesus before Jesus was born. These are things like: Messiah will be born in Bethlehem, He will be preceded by a Messenger, He will enter Jerusalem on a donkey, He will be betrayed by a friend, He will be sold for 30 pieces of silver, He will be silent before His accusers, He will be executed by crucifixion.Peter Stoner, a science and mathematics professor, wrote a book called "Science Speaks" where he and his students used the science of probability to calculate the likelihood that someone would fulfill these Messianic prophecies. Stoner found that the chance that any man might have fulfilled eight Messianic prophecies is 1 in 100 quadrillion.The odds of fulfilling 16 messianic prophecies are 1 in 10 to the 45th power.  What about 48 prophecies? Those odds are 1 in 10 to the 157th power. (The number of atoms in the entire universe is somewhere between 10 to the78th power and 10 to the 82nd power.)The Father sent Jesus to rescue you.1 John 4:14. "We have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world."The resurrection of Jesus forces humanity confront the fact that we are the object of God's affection.Ephesians 2:4-5 "But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!)" Romans 6:7-10 (MSG) – "What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ's sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end. Never again will death have the last word. When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us." Sin has a price tag, but Jesus paid the bill.Have you been rescued by Jesus?

Married? Want to be married some day? Wish you weren't married? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how marriage is "simple". Marriage is simple: love your spouse the way Christ loves you. Ephesians 5:31-23Your marriage is only as good as your maturity. The quickest way to improve your marriage is to improve yourself, not to try to improve your spouse.Two mindsets that hurt marriage - roommates and soulmates.Roommates: when a couple is sharing life, but not sharing love. Soulmates: when a couple is forcing passion and imposing perfection.  The 4 C's of Marriage1. Commitment.Commitment is being dedicated and devoted, even if things aren't the way you wish they were.Matthew 19:3-6Marriage is meant to be a constant commitment, a declaration of devotion and a pledge of partnership that lasts for life.  2.    Communication.Ephesians 4:29Think of words like bricks: you can build a home or break a window – it depends on how you use them.The Golden Rule of Communication: Say what you mean. Say it clearly and say it kindly. But always say what you mean. Differences in the communication style of men and women:1. Men tend to communicate for information, women communicate for connection.2. Men tend want to solve problems efficiently, women want to solve problems together.3. Men think in straight lines and store information in boxes, women think in webs and network stored information. In the end, your goal is not for your spouse to become like you, but for you to learn to love your spouse for who they are.Communicate about your communication.  3. Companionship. Ephesians 4:32 "Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."How to remain friends while married:1. Remove the pressure of performance and perfection. 2. Stop wounding each other with words. 3. Become problem solvers, not argument winners. 4. Remember to have fun together. 4.  Christ's love.Jesus defined love for us:John 15:134 types of love – I'll give you the Greek word, a one-word English definition and a break up line for when this type of love is missing from a relationship.Eros – infatuation. "I love you, I'm just not IN love with you"Philia – friendship. "We just don't have anything in common"Agape –sacrifice. "It's not you, its me"Storge – family. "We've just grown apart"Paul described agape for us:1 Corinthians 13:4-7You can only give what you've got, and God is how you get agape. Questions:Married: Are you protecting the marriage God has given you?Not yet married: Are you preparing for the marriage God will give you?Not interested in marriage: Are you promoting Godly marriages?

Parenting is NOT easy, but its simple: train your children the way God trains you. Psalm 127:3a NLT "Children are a gift from God."Our goal is to raise the type of child we would want to be friends with as an adult.  Ephesians 6:1-4 NLT "Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 "Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, "things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth." 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.Children are provoked to anger when their core needs are not met. 1. Children need unconditional love. A child must know that they are valued, accepted and have a secure place in their family. 2. Children need a relationship with Jesus.YOU lead them to Christ – and at an early age. 3. Children need spiritual discipleship.Discipleship is intentional learning through practice. You are the mentor, they are the apprentice. (teacher/student) P.R.E.P. your children:Pray with them & for them.Read scripture with them and to them.Experience the presence of the Holy Spirit with them.Protect  them from negative influences. 4. Children need to have fun. 5. Children need discipline.Don't think of discipline as punishment for bad behavior, think of it as training in good behavior.  Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."Proverbs 22:15 "A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away."It's a child's job to test their boundaries. It's your job to determine and enforce the boundaries. Keys to loving, effective discipline:    1.      Pick your battles.   2.      Set clear expectations and consequences.   3.      Administer discipline with restraint.   4.      Be consistent! 6. Children need a safe place to talk. 7. Children need role models.Good parents don't just say it, they demonstrate it. Don't be like Jesse, who didn't even invite David to be considered for king.(1 Sam 16 ) ***Are you training your children in the way Jesus is training you?

In this series, we're talking about things that aren't easy, but they're simple.  Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that it is not easy to walk in forgiveness, but it's simple. There are three types of forgiveness God is calling us to experience:1. Receiving God's forgiveness2. Forgiving ourselves3. Forgiving others We must receive God's forgiveness.1 John 1:9 God is more willing to forgive our sin than we are sometimes willing to admit our sin. God wants you to admit your sin because you can't be released from what you don't recognize.Ephesians 1:7 "He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins." SO RICH!If someone isn't forgiven, its not because God won't forgive them, but because they won't receive it. Isaiah 43:25 "I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again."How often do you think about a bill you've already paid? You don't. That's how often God thinks about your forgiven sin: He doesn't. Feeling guilty doesn't make you a good person. We must forgive ourselves.We can only give what we have, so before we forgive others, we must forgive ourselves.2 Peter 1:8-9If you believe you're still a sinner, you will act like a sinner. If you believe you're forgiven, you will act like you're forgiven. Romans 8:1 "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." We must forgive others.Matthew 6:14-15 "If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins."Forgiveness is a two-sided coin. God can't redeem it until you release it.  Forgiving others is not:1. Denying what happened. The only people that won't like you having boundaries in your life are the people that have something to gain from you having none.2. Excusing sin. 3. Shielding someone from consequences. 4. A guarantee that someone will change. If you need someone else to change in order for you to be OK, you are their prisoner. Forgiveness is simply saying "I know a better judge than me and I am going to let Him handle this." Forgiveness is saying "I know unforgiveness is poison and I refuse to ingest it." How to forgive others: Make the choice & engage the process.You can't be married without a wedding but having a wedding doesn't mean you stay married.Matthew 18:21-22 "Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven."Forgiveness is not just a point in time action; It's a life-long decision. Have you received God's forgiveness?Have you forgiven yourself?Are you forgiving others?

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Do you sometimes feel stuck mourning a loss? In this message, Pastor Jamie will share how to deal with grief.  Things I want you to know about grief:Grief is a normal, healthy response to loss, pain, and death.John 16:20aWater washes – in the natural we have to clean a wound. Think of crying as cleaning an emotional wound.    There are two wrong ways to grieve: distraction and despair.1) Distraction is when we try to numb ourselves to how we feel. The problem is, you can't distract yourself out of grief. Feelings are meant to be felt. Talk it out with someone close to you or you'll take it out on someone close you.Proverbs 13:14Don't try to run from grief, instead run to God in your grief. 2) Despair is when grief becomes our identity.Psalm 31:10Don't wallow in your grief; worship in your grief and fight off despair.    Christians follow Christ so we should grieve how Jesus grieved.Isaiah 53:3 John 11:35 "Jesus wept"How we grieve reveals what we believe.  The best thing you can do for someone grieving is to just be there with them.Proverbs 18:13Grieving people don't need your mouth, they need your ears. God doesn't take away our grief—He adds good things to it.Antivenom doesn't remove the venom from the body, but bonds with the venom and causes it to no longer be harmful. God will add things to your life like "anti-grief" so that the grief won't harm you. Four things God will add to your grief:1. Peace.Philippians 4:6-7Thankfulness requires that you don't lose perspective on what you already have in order to receive something else.You can grieve and have peace at the same time, if you invite the Lord into your grief. 2. Joy.John 16:20Don't ask why, ask who.  3. Comfort.Matthew 5:4When you are grieving, you are now in a unique position to experience God in a way you've never experienced Him before.2 Corinthians 1:3-4God's comfort is an inexhaustible resource. When you give it away, you still keep it.4. Hope.1 Thessalonians 4:13-14If Jesus were to come back tonight, you'd get a front row seat to your loved-ones' resurrection. While walking through grief, face East. Almost every grave in every cemetery in the US is facing east. Why? Because Jesus will come back in the East. People are buried facing and expecting their resurrection. As you walk through grief, face East—expect the promise of Jesus to come true for you and those you've lost. Don't give up hope. Don't give into despair. Face East. How are you dealing with grief?

Are you ready to die? You don't know the day or time that you will die, but you can prepare now. In this message, Larry Nunnally shares his testimony of being resuscitated after a massive heart attack. We also will learn about the eternal rewards available to followers of Jesus.  We are all building an eternal legacy and can receive eternal rewards. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 What determines our eternal rewards?Loving Jesus and His Kingdom through prayer, study, and fellowship. Loving and serving other people. Making disciples of those around us.  God wants a BIG family, and we are privileged to help Him build it!2 Timothy 4:7-8 What increases Eternal Rewards?Be obedient to God's word and God's leading. Learn from your leaders and mentors. Don't Quit! What hinders Eternal Rewards?Sin and selfish living will burn up in the fire of judgement. Good ideas that aren't "God" ideas will burn up. Procrastination blocks eternal rewards. Eternity is like an endless road. Our life on earth is like One Step on the journey. Give your life to Jesus and make the journey with Him. What we do in this life determines where we spend eternity and how we spend eternity.   

Since we are all going to die, we should start practicing for it. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to practice for eternity. Philippians 4:9 "What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."Practice brings peace. Do you want peace when you think about the end of your life? Practice for eternity now. What does the bible say about practicing for eternity?1. This life is not all that there is.After this life. We have one of two possible destinations: heaven or hell. This means heaven and hell are not the "afterlife," earth is the "beforelife." And eternity is not in the future, its already begun.Matthew 25:31-34; 41; 46 John 14:1-3God is a good father and heaven is a good gift. Trust Him.For the Christian, the worst case scenario is eternal bliss. 2. God's judgement is real, and God's decisions are just.Hebrew 9:27 CEV "We die only once, and then we are judged."Heaven and hell are a result of your relationship—you will go where your family is.Hell was not made for people and it is not God's desire for anyone to go there.1 Timothy 2:4There is more than enough room – God is not looking for ways to keep people out.No one who should be in heaven will be hell, and no one who should be in hell will be in heaven. God is a righteous judge.God is not being mean when he sends someone to hell. He is simply granting them their wish. 3. Salvation—including eternity in heaven—is by grace through faith, not works.One of the biggest lies out there is that good people go to heaven.Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."The salvation equation: Grace + Faith = Salvation + WorksWe don't work to get saved, but once we're saved we get to work. 4. Those who think the most of the next life will do the most in this life.Psalm 39:4Everyone is trying to get into heaven, but God is trying to get heaven into you.Ephesians 5:16-17 "Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do."How you live today determines how you're remembered tomorrow. Are you practicing for eternity?