Podcasts about our heavenly father

Is waiting wearing you down?In this devotional, Megan J. Conner reminds us that God’s delays are not His denials. Drawing from Habakkuk 2:3 and the fruit-bearing seasons of biblical heroes, Megan encourages readers to trust that every season—especially the slow ones—serves a sacred purpose in God’s perfect timing.

The Bible clearly describes God love for us. If you want to focus on one aspect of God's character today, remember this great truth: You are deeply loved by God. Our Heavenly Father doesn't just express love. The Bible says He is love.Main Points:1. The love we have received from God is undeserved. It is unmerited. We are unworthy of such great love, yet it doesn't stop God from loving us.2. There are a lot of people who will love you if you show them love. But in the case of God, He is the initiator.  He does not respond to our love for Him.  He loved us before we ever cared about Him and before we ever knew Him.3. One of the proofs of God's love is that it is sacrificial. The scripture says God sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”Today's Scripture Verses:1 John 4:7-8 – “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”1 John 4:9-10 – “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”1 Corinthians 13:4-6 - “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

"Our Heavenly Father"

Jason Haygood takes a short break from our study in the Book of Acts to look at short story in the Book of Luke. Our Heavenly Father see us, knows us, and loves us.

Our Heavenly Father is the Father of lights and His house is a house of light and life. Jesus came to restore the Father to His crown jewel and masterpiece of creation—us. He hasn't just longed for reconciliation with his sons and daughters, but for the revealing of His sons and daughters to the world the way we were designed and intended. Let's together build our Father's house with His Biblical Blueprints.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme of “Fathers in the Bible” by discussing the greatest father of all, God. We turned to Luke 15:11-24 to analyze the parable of the Prodigal Son, as it relates to the rejoice and warm embrace our Heavenly Father has waiting for us whenever we come to Him. Our Heavenly Father wants an intimate and devoted relationship with us all, but we have to cast away the things of the world and submit to Him as the Prodigal son did when returning to his father. We also heard from Anne Graham Lotz, who shared her memorable moments with her Dad, Billy Graham, before his passing. Anne is known for her deep biblical wisdom, as she speaks globally and was called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father. We also had Karl pop in from Burundi, East Africa, to provide us with an update on what’s going on there. Then we heard a testimony from one of the listeners in the Boom Crew, Josiah. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, I focus on how God's love is what makes all the difference in our lives and in the lives of those we interact with daily. Our Heavenly Father is a Father of love. Everything He does, especially His judgments, are tempered with love. And He's the same yesterday, today and forever. He's unchanging and everything He gives; every good and perfect gift comes from the One Who never changes. He is the God of Love, and He has given us the Way of love. When you walk in the Love of God, you fulfill the Law of God. Love is the perfect law of liberty that God has for us to be ruled by. James 2:8 says, "If you really fulfill the royal law [Love] according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you do well." God, the Father, wants us to walk in love so that we can spread His love throughout the world. Join me as I teach on how to be a conduit of His love. [For more: Copy & Paste or Enter > "Create Study Guide for Father God The Same from Abounding Love Ministries podcast" < into ChatGPT.com ]. Be Amazed!  Let me hear from you - Charles https://www.aboundinglove.org/ Subscribe and share with someone you love.

In another podcast, I bring out how Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. But not only is Jesus the same yesterday, today and forever, but the Holy Ghost is too! Our Heavenly Father doesn't change, so we can say that the Godhead is unchangeable throughout all history. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, and the goal of this ministry is the same. Jesus said, "Even as My Father has sent Me; I am sending you!" Jesus sends us with His authority and power of the Holy Ghost. We have the option to receive His power and authority or not. But without Him, we don't have the power to do the works of Christ [the Anointed One]. God isn't asking us to do something He hasn't given us the power to do! Are you looking for a more effective ministry? Are you desiring power over the devil? The early church received that power and the same is available for you today. The Gospels and the Book of Acts outlines how this happens. Join me as we explore these truths in Scripture. Selah! Let me hear from you - Charles https://www.aboundinglove.org/ Subscribe and share with someone you love.

¡Mi Jesús, Te Quiero! Hay gracia que florece cual sorpresa inesperada, Hay El Espíritu Santo que ilumina nuestros pasos al andar, Hay Jesús, amigo eterno, cuyo amor nunca se apaga, Hay Nuestro Padre Celestial, cuya gloria resplandece sin cesar. ¡Amén !   Il est une grâce qui fleurit telle une surprise inattendue, Il est l'Esprit Saint qui illumine nos pas sur le chemin, Il est Jésus, ami éternel, dont l'amour jamais ne s'éteint, Il est Notre Père Céleste, dont la gloire resplendit sans fin. Amen ! There is grace that blossoms like an unexpected surprise, There is the Holy Spirit illuminating our steps as we walk, There is Jesus, eternal friend, whose love never dims, There is Our Heavenly Father, whose glory shines without cease. Amen!

Todaywe're looking at Luke 18:1-8. Jesus is teaching a lesson on how men oughtalways to pray and not to faint. We are to pray without ceasing, and here Jesusgives us a story of contrast. There is a widow who has no standing with thecourt, going to an unjust judge, asking to be avenged of her adversary. In ourfirst lesson, I said this widow is like us in some ways, but that's beforewe're saved. We have no standing with God; we are lost, hopelessly andhelplessly lost.  Butthe contrast begins when we realize what Jesus says at the end of this story: "Shallnot our Father in heaven, shall not our God avenge his own elect who cry untohim day and night?" He closes by saying, "Yes, he'll avengethem speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he really findfaith on earth?" Eventhough this widow is lost and helpless and can't find help unless she bribessomeone, which she has no money to do, the judge avenges her because she'sdriving him crazy with her screaming and yelling, "Help, help, help!"Jesus is basically saying to us, "Hey, you're not like that widow anylonger. You're a child of God, you are in the family of God, you have thepromises of God in the Bible."  Godis a great and awesome God; He loves His children, protects His children, andcares for His children. In Romans 8, we can call Him Abba, Father, dearprecious Father. We can sit in His lap; He longs for us to come into Hispresence. “If God spared not His own Son, how much more freely through Himshall He give us all things” (Romans 8:32). The unjust judge did it becausehe got weary of this woman crying to him. God is teaching us to pray withoutceasing, but remember, you have a Father who is ready, willing, able, andpowerful to answer your prayers. ThenJesus closes this passage asking the question, "Shall He find faithwhen He comes?" In Luke 17, we see the story of Noah and the ark,where only eight people were saved. The gospel was preached, the message ofhope was preached for hundreds of years, and no one responded by faith to trustNoah's message and escape the judgment of God. Remember at Sodom and Gomorrah,only four people were saved from that destruction.  Jesusis saying, "Shall the Son of Man, when He comes, find faith on theearth?" According to 2 Timothy 3:1-7, in the last days, it will beperilous times, evil, terrible times. People will be blasphemers, haters ofGod, and haters of Christians. It's not going to get better, my friend; it'sprobably going to get worse before Jesus comes again.  ButHe's reminding us we have a heavenly Father. You don't need to bribe Him. He'sa God that doesn't have to be bribed; He has a willing heart. The Bible says “ifwe ask anything according to His will, we know that He hears us, and we canhave this confidence that whatever we ask of Him” (1 John 5:14-15).  He will give it to us if it's according to Hiswill. “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires ofyour heart” (Psalm 37:4). Jesusis teaching us to pray in this passage with faith, believing we have a loving,kind, providing heavenly Father, Who, when we come to Him, will meet every needwe have. What an awesome God we have! Come to Him today in faith, believing. Weare not like the widow with no standing. Through Jesus Christ, we have fullaccess, and He is also our intercessor, making intercession for us (Hebrews7:25). We have the Holy Spirit making intercession according to the mind andwill of God (Romans 8:26-27).  Thereis no reason we should not be crying out to our Heavenly Father day and night,"Oh God, we need help in this evil, wicked, cruel world. We need yourprotection, your grace, your strength." We can do that today.  Let'sbe encouraged to pray always and not to quit. Our Heavenly Father is waitingfor us to come to Him! Godbless!

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 9th of April, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Luke 1:76:”And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,…” Zacharias was talking about his son, John the Baptist. Jesus said there has never been a man born from the womb of a woman, greater than John the Baptist. (Matthew 11:11)John the Baptist was a scout. Yes, a forerunner. I looked up the meaning of the word, “scout” in the Oxford Dictionary. It says “a person who is sent ahead to gather information about the enemy. Now when you are going into a new country, you always send your best man ahead. He prepares the way. That is what John the Baptist did for Jesus. He finds out the best route. He also finds out about the danger in that area and comes back and reports it. The Lord Jesus Christ has called you today, my dear friend, to be a scout, to be a forerunner, to be one who prepares the way for the people. We have an obligation. Our obligation is to lead the way. How do we do it? By our conduct, by our lifestyle, by our love and by warning people of the dangers ahead.Do you remember that old song? I think we have sung it before:I have decided to follow Jesus,I have decided to follow Jesus,I have decided to follow JesusNo turning back, praise the Lord, no turning back.The cross before me and the world behind me,The cross before me and the world behind me, The cross before me and the world behind me, No turning back, praise the Lord, no turning back.You and I are not turning back. Where are we going to go to? Back to Egypt? No, we are going forward. Where are we going? Our destination is Heaven. You and I are just travellers in this world, sojourners. Pick up your head and remember people are following you. Do not lead them down a dead-end alley, a cul-de-sac. Do not lead them into the enemy camp, but lead them in a place which is safe, a place where Jesus inhabits and they will thank you for that, and most of all Our Heavenly Father will be most proud of you.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Discussion QuestionsSermon Overview  Love others not according to their sins, but according to your Father's mercy. Digging Deeper   Read Luke 6:27-42  How does the world around us view revenge? Where do you see that?  The call of Jesus to love our enemies (those who mistreat us) is no small thing. What makes obedience to Jesus' commands in these verses hard?  Verse 31 is often called “the golden rule.”  What are some practical day-to-day situations of your life where being more mindful of this command would serve you (and those around you!) well?  What attributes of God the Father do we see on display in verses 35-36?  How does Jesus' example of loving his enemies motivate you to love your own enemies?  Our Heavenly Father wants us to resemble him. Think about a difficult relationship you're in right now. How can you show your “family resemblance” in your interactions with this person?   Luke 6:37 (“Judge not …”) is often misunderstood and misapplied. Did this sermon help you gain greater clarity on what judging is and what judging is not? Please share.  Pastor Brett encouraged us (based on verses 39-42) to practice self-assessment when it comes to our sight-distorting sin. What does healthy self-assessment look like for a follower of Christ?  Jesus calls us to humbly help others see their sin (vv. 41-42). Is this something you've experienced (be it as the one coming alongside another, or as the one being helped by a brother or sister)?    What are some possible consequences of failing to get the log out of our own eye before going to a brother or sister to point out their sin to them?  How might living the way Jesus calls us as his disciples in these verses be a testimony to unbelievers around us of the gospel?  Prayer 

In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 Paul encourages extreme generosity in giving support to the poor believers of Jerusalem. He says that generosity is of our Heavenly Father, who provides unstintingly for all of His children. Consider this, all we have is God's anyway; and not our own. When we give it is only what He has first given us. And if we feel we cannot give then think again. Our Heavenly Father is always able to recompense faithful service. But our greatest reason for giving is out of our gratefulness to Him for what He has given us in His Son. Chapter 9:15 ESV read aloud- “Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift!” Pause and Ponder.Penned by Warwick Rosser and his team, produced by Christa delphian video .org

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When we think about God's resources and His ability to provide for us, we must see the abundance of His provision. There is no limit to God's resources. Just as we can't calculate the volume of the ocean, we can't determine the extent of God's ability to provide.Main Points:1. His power is endless. His resources will never be used up. God will never go bankrupt. He has unlimited resources. God's supply never runs out. He is truly a God of abundance.2. Our Heavenly Father has infinite resources and unlimited creativity. You can't usually guess how God is going to work, because He delights to provide in ways we never would expect so that we will revel in His abundant goodness. God provides abundantly, in His timing, in ways we never would expect. 3. Will you stand upon the promise of God's Word and trust that He will provide for you? Be unmoving in your faith that God will provide from his unlimited supply.Today's Scripture Verses:Philippians 4:19 - “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”2 Corinthians 9:8 - “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”Psalm 37:25 - “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.”Psalm 34:10 - “…those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

·      Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again, Rejoice!  ·      Why should I choose joy?  ·      Choose joy because God gives you hope. ·      Do people today think they can manipulate God?  ·      They realized they had blown their relationship with God.  ·      Do you ever think “I've blown my relationship with God?”  ·      Isaiah 35:1-2 – 1The wilderness and the desert rejoice; the steppe rejoices and the saffron blooms. 2She blooms and rejoices; Yea, joy and cries of joy. The glory of Lebanon is given to her, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. Behold they see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. ·      God does not give up on you.  ·      3All of you make strong discouraged hands and make firm knees that stumble.  ·      Romans 8:28 – For we know that God is working good in all things for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. ·      Heavenly Father, open my eyes.  Help me see where you are at work. ·      4Say to the hurried heart, “All of you, be strong and do not fear. Behold your God; vengeance comes.  God brings ‘the getting even;' and he saves you all. ·      5Then the eyes of the blind will be open; and the ears of the deaf will be open. 6Then the lame ram will leap and the speechless tongue will cry out. For water will burst forth in the wilderness, and torrents on the desert plains. 7The parched ground will be a pool; the thirsty ground as a pool of water. In the jackal habitat, a resting place, a home for reeds and rushes. ·      We are the Easter People! ·      God is the God of the unexpected.  ·      8And there will be a highway and a way, the way of the Holy, those called to it.  The unclean will not pass over it. He is to them walker of the way and the foolish will not wander on it. 9There will be no lions there and no hungry beasts will come upon it; They will not be found there, but the redeemed ones will walk. ·      Psalm 14:1 – The fool has said in his heart, “There is no god…”  ·      10And the ransomed ones of the LORD return; And they come to Zion with ringing cries. ·      And eternal joy is upon their heads. Exuberance and joy they attain. And they escape grief and groaning. ·      Revelation 21:2-4 - And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven, like a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with me.  He will dwell with them and they shall be his people and God himself will be with them; he will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.   ·      Do you need some hope today? Our Heavenly Father has all you need.    LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  Starter:  Think about a time when you desperately needed hope.  How did you find it?  Discussion: 1.      Read Isaiah 35:1-2 2.      Imagine you are in exile in a foreign country.  What emotion would you feel as you hear these words? 3.      Throughout this passage, God is making dead space alive. For example, the desert gushes water and it rejoices.  What are modern dead spaces?  How does God make them alive. 4.      Read Isaiah 35:3-7 5.      The prophet brings a message of hope to the exiles.  How can Jesus followers today bring a message of hope? 6.      What is your reaction to God claiming vengeance as his business?  How does that make you feel? 7.      Read Isaiah 35:8-9 and Matthew 7:13-14. 8.      In your opinion, what are the parallels between these two passages? 9.      Read Isaiah 35:10 and Revelation 21:2-4 10.  What do you think will be your reaction to when you enter heaven?  How does this help you live with hope?

Our Heavenly Father wants us to present our requests to Him. And often times, the reason we don't have some things is because we haven't asked! Pastor Al Pittman will explain in just a moment as we return to our study of James. We'll be in chapter four here on this edition of The Dwelling Place. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

As we walk into this year of 2025, it is important to remember that Our Heavenly Father has gone before us, HE is the Alpha and Omega-the beginning and the end.

Have you ever been “stuck” in a situation, and you felt like there was no way out? Our God doesn't believe in “stuck” situations. Our Heavenly Father specialized in enabling us to be and live free from the things in life that would cause us to be stuck.

In this episode, we look at the story of the Prodigal Son and how we ourselves have all been the prodigal at some point in our life. We look at the different things he lost when he decided to leave home and how we lose the same things when we decide to walk away from God and the house of God. Then we look at his return and how we can come back home if we're on the run from God. Our Heavenly Father desperately wants us to return but we have to come to our senses like the prodigal and decide to come back. Then we look at the mistakes the elder brother made and how we can avoid making the same mistakes.

In 2039, Earth hangs on the edge of ruin, caught between destruction and a fragile hope for renewal. The apocalyptic prophecies of Revelation have come to life, throwing the world into chaos, and Major Phoenix Bates is caught in a dangerous struggle between duty and love. Under the control of a powerful one-world government ruled by ten kings, only a brave few—rebellious Christians and Jews—dare to challenge the regime. Five seals have been broken, the sixth is about to shatter the sky, and the seventh will bring a seven-year tribulation like no other. Plagues, disasters, and divine wrath loom as humanity faces its darkest hour. But for Bates, the stakes are even higher. Forced to choose between his deepest beliefs and the love of his life, he stands on the precipice of a decision that could change everything. In a world where there's no turning back, one question remains: Will he risk everything to stand for what's right? _______________ Our Heavenly Father is preparing His church for the end time that is rapidly approaching. As we compiled this book, it was essential for us to capture: the key events, their precise sequence, and the intentions of the ten kings and the Beast during this seven-year world tribulation period.  Therefore, the key building blocks of this story is based on the Bible.  And more specifically, the Book of Revelation (chapters 6-19), Ezekiel 38-39, Daniel 7-12, Zechariah 4 & 12, Matthew 24, and 1 Thessalonians 4.  I am convinced that the Holy Spirit has led me in write this narrative to equip my brothers and sisters, with a clear understanding, of what is about to come. Essentially helping them identify and remember the key events described in the Bible in a story format, so that they are not caught off guard when these events begin to unfold.  Instead of fear, find hope and peace by fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, and not wavering in keeping His commandments. Let us remember Revelation 14:12 which says, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” For in Him we live and move and have our being.  I pray that this book be a blessing to you in Yeshua's name. For more information refer to https://heavenscatalyst.org/truth/revelation-commentary/

Today we are talking about the bridge our Heavenly Father provides for us to keep us on His safe path. We are reading from Psalm 119 where we read from David that the Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Our Heavenly Father wants to keep us from injuring ourselves, so He has marked a safe path through the mine field of life. As long as we stay on that path, we won't be injured. We will have life and blessings. Will everything always be a bed of roses?! Absolutely not. Look at Job. But he stayed faithful, even when it didn't feel like it because he trusted in his Redeemer. That is what we are called to today. Blessings. Note: The past few weeks I have been unable to load up this podcast on this website. If you want to hear any of the ones you have missed, you can go to my YouTube site: Calming Harp Ministry - YouTube and look under Calming Harp Radio. Blessings. Produced by Steve Rees - Calming Harp   For donations to our projects click: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XSTKYU9744WN2 Mail checks or Money Orders to: Steve Rees - 160-A Inland Beach Rd. - Lucedale, MS 39452 If you like what you hear please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peregrinnatti To find us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peregrinnatti Calming Harp Page: https://www.facebook.com/Calming-Harp… If you would like to write a testimony of how this music has helped you email me at: steve@calmingharp.com To purchase CDs and MP3s go to our website: https://calmingharp.com/ To donate to the ministry of the Calming Harp: https://calmingharp.com/marketplace   Steve Rees has been producing Harp Music from the Psalms of David for the past 20 years. He has discovered a connection between the Hebrew text of the Psalms and music notes that develop into chord progressions that form the basis for musical compositions that have been appreciated by thousands of followers. We invite you to join the many lives that have been positively affected by this wonderful music.

Brooke McDuffie Hebrews 6:13-20 Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Hebrews 6, 13-20 When God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, Surely I will bless you and multiply you. And thus Abraham, having waited patiently, obtained the promise. Our Heavenly Father, wanting to show […]

Pastor Tommy and Pastor Mary give some additional thoughts on the sermon, "Trusting in Our Heavenly Father" given at WCPC on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Watch the sermon Listen to the sermon

Psalm 131 is a reminder that our Heavenly Father invites us to come sit on His lap and stop worrying about all the troubles of the world - to cuddle and snuggle. It gives us a very intimate look at how our Heavenly Father sees us. Psalm 116 also picks up this theme about how wonderfully our Heavenly Father cares for us and encourages us to offer up our thanksgiving to Him. As we here in USA stare down the possibilities of how this election may turn out and who may end up being in charge of our nation, we have to continually remind ourselves that we need not worry. Our Heavenly Father has promised that He sets them up and takes them down. It's time to crawl up on His lap and let Him handle the details of what is going to take place. Produced by Steve Rees - Calming Harp For donations to our projects click: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XSTKYU9744WN2 Mail checks or Money Orders to: Steve Rees - 160-A Inland Beach Rd. - Lucedale, MS 39452 If you like what you hear please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peregrinnatti To find us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peregrinnatti Calming Harp Page: https://www.facebook.com/Calming-Harp… If you would like to write a testimony of how this music has helped you email me at: steve@calmingharp.com To purchase CDs and MP3s go to our website: https://calmingharp.com/ To donate to the ministry of the Calming Harp: https://calmingharp.com/marketplace Steve Rees has been producing Harp Music from the Psalms of David for the past 20 years. He has discovered a connection between the Hebrew text of the Psalms and music notes that develop into chord progressions that form the basis for musical compositions that have been appreciated by thousands of followers. We invite you to join the many lives that have been positively affected by this wonderful music.

Psalm 27 tells us that in the days of trouble, our Heavenly Father will hide us in his pavilion. The Hebrew word for that is suc and the plural of that is succot. We are in Florida with people from all over the USA who have come together to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacle or Succot. Our Heavenly Father has given us His feasts throughout the year to help us remember all that He has done for us and all the He is doing for us and all that He will do for us. This is a time of remembering and we are commanded to be joyful during this time. Truly, the crowd here has been very joyful and shalom reigns supreme. Blessings. Produced by Steve Rees - Calming Harp For donations to our projects click: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XSTKYU9744WN2 Mail checks or Money Orders to: Steve Rees - 160-A Inland Beach Rd. - Lucedale, MS 39452 If you like what you hear please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peregrinnatti To find us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peregrinnatti Calming Harp Page: https://www.facebook.com/Calming-Harp… If you would like to write a testimony of how this music has helped you email me at: steve@calmingharp.com To purchase CDs and MP3s go to our website: https://calmingharp.com/ To donate to the ministry of the Calming Harp: https://calmingharp.com/marketplace  Steve Rees has been producing Harp Music from the Psalms of David for the past 20 years. He has discovered a connection between the Hebrew text of the Psalms and music notes that develop into chord progressions that form the basis for musical compositions that have been appreciated by thousands of followers. We invite you to join the many lives that have been positively affected by this wonderful music.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 12th of October, 2024, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Job 5:11: “He sets on high those who are lowly,…” Then we go to Ezekiel 21:26. "He exalts the humble and humbles the exulted."Wow! Then of course Luke 1:52: “He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.”God has got a habit of using nobodies to do His work. Are you maybe feeling worthless today as you listen to this message? Are you feeling useless, are you feeling maybe disadvantaged? Maybe you didn't get a great education. Maybe you are not physically strong as others and you are feeling very down. Please don't, be of good cheer, for our Lord has a habit of using ordinary kinds of people to do His work. We think of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In Luke 1:46-48, this is what she says: “My soul magnifies the Lord,And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour.For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.”Our Heavenly Father never chose the Queen of Sheba to carry His Son in her womb for nine months. Oh no, and the Lord neither chose Pharaoh's nor Caesar's wife. No! The Lord chose a beautiful young, godly maiden from a little insignificant country village, called Nazareth - a virgin, in fact, who who had never even known a man. God chose her to carry His Son for nine months in her womb and then to birth that incredible, beautiful Baby and to nurse Him, feed Him, teach Him and to walk with Him - I am talking about God, folks - for 33 years!Those of you that are feeling this morning, of no consequence, must understand something - how God has work for you to do. Just make yourself available. Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Our Heavenly Father desires to reveal to you your personal foreordination, and He will do so as you seek to learn and follow His will.

Are you ready to say "no" to fear and "yes" to faith? We must allow God's truth to replace the worries of this life. Our Heavenly Father invites us to walk in our identity as children of the most powerful King! In this conversation, Sheila Walsh, Faith Eury Cho, Irene Rollins, Debra Fileta, and Alexandra Hoover share how they have experienced God's peace amid trauma, loss and anxiety. --------- Catch up on the previous conversations in this series: 1. Experience Emotional Healing 2. Set Free from Shame Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss next week's conversation, “How to Overcome Anger”. --------- Want to go deeper? Check out this blog on 11 Bible Verses for When You Need Hope --------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 900+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on TBN+ -------- Join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  --------- Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends and so much more—no topic is off limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we are under attack, stuck in one of Satan's strongholds, we can break free with the help of Jesus Christ! But, as we see in the following verses, it is vital that we continually guard our minds, bathing ourselves in truth to prevent and shut down spiritual strongholds before they overtake us.  SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: Fighting Spiritual Strongholds By: Laura Bailey  “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV “I think I am stuck,” wincing as the words came out of my mouth, I waited to hear my husband's response. “I'll be up there in a minute,” he quickly replied.  As my husband pulled up in his truck, assessing the situation, I could tell by the expression on his face that it wasn't good. After a few minutes of trying to get the car out of the mud, he said, " You are going to need a tow truck.” I knew he was trying to control his irritation, but the truth was, I deserved it. I knew I shouldn't have gone down that road. For the last few months, my road has been under construction. The road was blocked off just a few hundred feet from my driveway, causing us to take a 10-minute detour whenever we wanted to leave the house. Countless times in the past few weeks, I have seen cars drive around the “ road closed” barriers, so I thought I could, too. Except on this particular day, I didn't consider that it had been raining all morning, making the clay dirt turn into a thick, gooey paste. To prevent washout, the construction team placed a large pile of gravel at the end of the path, making it impossible to get through. And the thing is, as I slowly inched my way around the barriers, I knew this wasn't a good idea. Still, ignoring the quiet voice in my thoughts that encouraged me to turn back, I trudged ahead.  At first, it wasn't that bad, my tires quickly making their way through the mud, but when I saw the gravel barrier, I knew I was in trouble. That wasn't the first time I'd taken that path; I'd cut through the closed-off road numerous times. Time after time, I sailed smoothly through the construction zone, avoiding the long detour; I knew it wasn't the best decision, yet I still did it.  Sitting there waiting for my husband, berating myself for my poor choices, I thought about a sermon I'd once heard about sin. The preacher said, “We dabble in sin; satan dominates.” We often convince ourselves that our sin isn't that bad, especially compared to others.  If they can do it, why can't we?  We didn't get caught last time, so it must be okay.  We try to rationalize our rebellion against God, knowing in our hearts that what we are doing is wrong. And that's the thing about sin; typically, our little rebellion becomes more significant. The white lie morphs into a whopper. The occasional overspending leads to a snowball of debt. The innocent flirtation leads to an emotional affair. We have an enemy whose sole mission is to” kill, steal and destroy” ( John 10:10). He wants nothing more than to believe that we can control our sin, but instead, it often controls us. In our key verse, Paul reminds the Corinthians that they are fighting a spiritual battle. But they don't fight with the flesh; they have divine power to demolish strongholds. A stronghold is a barrier; our enemy erects numerous strongholds to destroy biblical truth. As believers, we put on the armor of God, knowing that we don't fight alone; we have the power of the Holy Spirit. When we are under attack, stuck in one of Satan's strongholds, we can break free with the help of Jesus Christ! But, as we see in the following verses, it is vital that we continually guard our minds, bathing ourselves in truth to prevent and shut down spiritual strongholds before they overtake us.  Graciously, a sister in Christ and her husband came to my aid that day. They worked for almost an hour and nearly got stuck themselves to free my car. The Lord taught me numerous lessons that day. Sin can quickly overtake us, but when we call on the name of Jesus Christ, we have the power to fight the devil's schemes. Our Heavenly Father also gives us the gift of the body of believers. We are meant to support, lift, and pull our brothers and sisters out of sin if needed.  The Lord granted me mercy that day; the situation could have been much worse. After a few days, I saw a car go around the barriers; as I quickly drove past, I prayed to the Lord for the lessons learned.  Intersecting Faith and Life: Thinking about this quotation, “We dabble in sin; satan dominates,” is there an area in your life where your sin started small but has begun to take over completely? Ask the Lord for forgiveness and the power to fight this attack. Take it further; reach out to your local church or godly friend to help you overcome this spiritual stronghold.  For Further Reading: Overcoming Strongholds 1 Corinthians 10:13 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Psalm 89 is a reminder of how trustworthy our Heavenly Father is. Sometimes He needs to discipline us when we step out of line, but it is not out of meanness, but rather He is trying to get our attention so that He can get us back on the right track. The text invites us to consider the moon, sun, and stars to prove how incredibly reliable our Heavenly Father is. I did a video back aways - "Our Big Big YHVH" - https://youtu.be/RAjAUZDnAoA which shows the amazing designs that the solar system planets make in their rotations around the sun. Sailors navigate the vast seas by depending on the heavenly bodies to be exactly where they are supposed to be within a second of time. Our Heavenly Father is amazing and if we just consider his creation, we will know beyond doubt that He really is in charge, no matter what is going on in the world today! Produced by Steve Rees - Calming Harp For donations to our projects click: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XSTKYU9744WN2 Mail checks or Money Orders to: Steve Rees - 160-A Inland Beach Rd. - Lucedale, MS 39452 If you like what you hear please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peregrinnatti To find us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peregrinnatti Calming Harp Page: https://www.facebook.com/Calming-Harp… If you would like to write a testimony of how this music has helped you email me at: steve@calmingharp.com To purchase CDs and MP3s go to our website: https://calmingharp.com/ To donate to the ministry of the Calming Harp: https://calmingharp.com/marketplace Steve Rees has been producing Harp Music from the Psalms of David for the past 20 years. He has discovered a connection between the Hebrew text of the Psalms and music notes that develop into chord progressions that form the basis for musical compositions that have been appreciated by thousands of followers. We invite you to join the many lives that have been positively affected by this wonderful music.

Our Heavenly Father wants us to present our requests to Him.  And often times, the reason we don't have some things is because we haven't asked!  And material “things” are not what we are necessarily talking about!  Pastor Lloyd Pulley will explain in just a moment as we return to our study of James.  We'll be in chapter four here on this edition of Bridging the Gap

Emotions are a gift from God. Our ability to feel joy holds the same importance as our ability to feel sadness. Our Heavenly Father redeems our stories and turns our triggers into opportunities to receive healing and hope. Join Sheila Walsh, Faith Eury Cho, Irene Rollins, Debra Fileta, and Alexandra Hoover as they share their stories of finding emotional healing and freedom! --------- Catch up our last conversation, “Use Your Voice for God”! Come back next week, as we continue this conversation and discuss how our God sets us free from shame! --------- Want to go deeper? Check out this blog on 10 Psalms to Bring Peace to Your Soul --------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 900+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on TBN+ -------- Join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  --------- Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends and so much more—no topic is off limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Dale BensonMatthew 7:7-14 (NLT)- In this passage, Jesus parallels God and loving parents who want to give good things to their kids. God is not up there waiting to trick us. He wants to give us what we need.- I can remember praying for my marriage to be restored. It didn't happen. I prayed to be taken out of the pain, but instead, God promised to be with me and strengthened me through the pain.Those are beautiful stories, but what about when your prayers are not answered how you thought they needed to be? What about when you are seeking and still haven't found what you're looking for? What if you keep knocking to break the door down, and it still isn't opening?James 4:1-3 (NLT)- This teaching of Jesus is in the middle of a much larger sermon— a sermon in which He teaches us to pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done, where we are taught to seek His kingdom and righteousness above all else, and then we will have all that we need.- Not necessarily wants but needs. - Sometimes, we ask for snakes when we should ask for fish and stones, when we should ask for bread. Our Heavenly Father knows what we need. - We should not be selfish and look out only for ourselves, but perhaps we should look out for others. Perhaps we should do to others what we would have them do to us.We want the easy and wide way with the broad gate, but Jesus also notes that this path leads to destruction. It seems good now, but it leads to death. There is a way that seems hard, but it leads to life.So, keep asking until He answers, seek until you find it, and knock until He opens.Jesus invites us to a place where we keep asking and knocking, where we keep seeking. It's a place where we continue to treat others as we would have them treat us, and He promises it's not going to be easy, but nothing worth doing is.God has not always answered my prayers the way I had wanted them answered, but as I kept asking, I received more than I could have asked for.When I sought Him, I didn't always find Him where I was expecting, but I found Him — often amid the most painful places. When I knocked, He might not have opened the door I was knocking on, but He opened the door I needed to open (even if I thought it should have been another door).I want to invite you to a new life. A new path. A new way of living. One where you keep asking, seeking, and knocking, and one where you find a narrow, hard path. It is not the way of the world but a path that leads to life.It begins with asking God to do the very thing He has promised to do. If we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us our sins and to clean us from all unrighteousness. The path may be hard, but He has also promised He will never leave or forsake you. It is a life that begins with dying to your old way of life.

Jeremiah 30:17: "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds..." 1 Peter 5:10,   2 Chronicles 7:14,  James 1:5 Restoration can be defined as the act of returning something to its former condition. Making something new again. Restoring can also make things better than their current state. The Bible says a lot about this. Our Heavenly Father's restoring power is one of the greatest promises from Scripture. kenn.blanchard@gmail.com   

SummaryIn this episode, Garrett celebrates the 200th episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast and shares some quick housekeeping items. He then dives into a thought about finding peace and calm in the midst of chaos by focusing on God. Garrett uses examples from the movie 'War of the Worlds' and the story of Peter walking on water to illustrate the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on God. He encourages listeners to choose to focus on God's goodness and trust that everything will be okay.TakeawaysFocus on God's face in the midst of chaos to find peace and calm.Choosing to focus on God's goodness and trust in His control can help us overcome fear and worry.Attending conferences and fellowshipping with other Christian agents can be encouraging and uplifting.God is our heavenly Father and provider, and He will take care of us in every situation.Chapters00:00 Introduction and 200th Episode Celebration00:27 Quick Housekeeping and Conference Announcement01:52 A Thought: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos06:28 Choosing to Focus on God's Goodness08:05 The Power of Fellowship and Encouragement09:30 Trusting God as Our Heavenly Father and ProviderConnect with Garrett on social! InstagramHelp us fund the continued work of The Faithful Agent by sending us your Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA buyer and seller referrals! https://faithfulagent.com/referralJoin our Facebook community to meet other agents who share your work and your faith! facebook.com/groups/thefaithfulagent Want to join a local Faithful Agent group to meet believers in your area? Check out faithfulagent.com/local-groups

Do you realize that you carry the Father's heart? Our Heavenly Father loves us deeply, protects us, speaks life into us, and provides for our every need. This Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing from our own Dana Lopez, who shared on the Father's Heart for the orphan. Her moving testimonies and impactful statistics inspires us to look beyond ourselves and seek how we can partner with the Lord in bringing Heaven to Earth. There's an invitation to embrace the call to be a light to the ones around us, helping them discover the love of their Heavenly Father. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

Our Heavenly Father desires to reveal to you your personal foreordination, and He will do so as you seek to learn and follow His will.

Our Heavenly Father desires to reveal to you your personal foreordination, and He will do so as you seek to learn and follow His will.

(Luke 11:5-13) The Lord allows need in our life to acquaint us with the necessity of Him. Our Heavenly Father is ready to hear and answer our prayers abundantly. Keep on your eyes on Jesus and continue praying! (08122240521)  Download our Study Guide for the Parables of Jesus: https://enjoyingthejourney.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2404-15-Parables-of-Jesus-FLYER-web.pdf

In his October 2021 general conference talk President Ballard expressed, “We must always remember that our true happiness depends upon our relationship with God, with Jesus Christ, and with each other.” How do we build and shape these relationships? In this episode assistant professor of Church history and doctrine Brian Mead discusses his article “The Important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation.” Dr. Mead defines doctrinal and relational approaches to the Plan of Salvation and examines how they strengthen our understanding of eternal relationships. Further, he addresses how using a relational approach to teach the Plan of Salvation aids in answering a number of why questions: Why do we need a mortal experience? Why must we repent? Why do we need a Savior? Such an approach builds upon our personal understanding and connections to our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, family, and others.   Publications: ·      “The Important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation” (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022)   Click here to learn more about Brian Mead

“I now am taking this kinswoman of mine, not because of lust, but with sincerity.  Grant that she and I may find mercy and that we may grow old together.” Tobit 8:7   Summary Physical intimacy between spouses is a topic that is difficult to talk about, but one that is absolutely essential in Catholic circles.  You see, Satan's plan is for people to have as much sex as possible BEFORE they are married and as little sex as possible AFTER they are married!  These lies and confusion need to be addressed in a way that is respectful but also practical for married couples.  In this podcast, we welcome Ellen Holloway of Vines in Full Bloom, a ministry dedicated to helping women and couples experience a joyful, satisfying sexual relationship within marriage. We discuss sexual pleasure, the different ways that men and women handle stress, the relationship between sex and prayer, the difference between “anticipatory” and “escalatory” foreplay,  and what to do when your libido is completely gone.  There is a wealth of valuable information for husbands and wives to hear and then discuss with each other.  Listen in and join the conversation!    Key Takeaways Part of foreplay is being aware of your spouse throughout the day and letting them know you are thinking of them.  Being joyful in marriage means you have a willingness to build intimacy through unity with your spouse.   If you have no desire for sex at all at the moment, ask yourself, “What AM I willing to do?” No one should accept zero libido as a lifestyle. That is not normal.  There are many similarities between how we view prayer and how we view sexual relations with our spouse.  We should be continually learning in both.  Our Heavenly Father made sexual relations to be pleasurable because He loves us and wants us to be happy.  Sometimes we don't accept how overly generous our Father is!    Couple Discussion Questions Take 5-10 min daily for a week to discuss sex with each other.   How often do we discuss our sex life?  What is holding us back from having this conversation?  Do I believe sex is a sacred gift from God? Why or why not?     Resources Charting Toward Intimacy podcast www.vinesinfullbloom.com Physical Intimacy download from MFP website. https://messyfamilyproject.org/guide/physical-intimacy/

During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli and I are back at Belle's house with a gaggle of friends because we had such an engaging, provocative, and revelatory time last week when we got to ask Dr. Howard hard questions about God, that we unanimously agreed we wanted an encore! I mean it's not every day you get to honestly process what sometimes feels like a gaping hole in your faith with someone who has five earned degrees and a PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary. Another one of my theological heroes, Helmut Thielicke, who I won't get to meet until Glory because he passed away in 1986, said this: “Unless a theology works at the margins of life, it's not worth anything even if it makes sense at the easy center.” I'm sixty years old now and in my experience, life can be a whole lot of things – it can be breathtakingly beautiful, excruciatingly hard, messy, wonderful, devastating, delightful, surprising – but I've rarely found life to be easy. At least not for long. And thankfully our Creator Redeemer doesn't expect us to pretend like it is. Our Heavenly Father invites us to bring everything to Him – including our questions – nowhere in His Word will you find the command to curate your emotions and only present the optimistic, compliant parts to Him. God created us to be His image bearers, not soulless automatons. Those of you saints who still have questions about things like the nature of the Trinity, or the historical reliability of Scripture, or the sole sufficiency of faith in Jesus for the atonement of sins, or whether there's a literal heaven, you're very welcome to join our motley crew of Christ followers. So please grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and a Bible – if you have one - and come hang out on the porch with us. Log onto Angel.com/Cabrini for showtimes Save 25% on Dwell at DwellBible.com/Lisa