Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul E Miller

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ruth 4:13–17. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ruth 1:19–2:18. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ruth 1:1–18. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Paul E. Miller joins Michael to discuss his book, A Praying Church, and the true purpose and priority of a prayer meeting. Links Mentioned: A Praying Church by Paul E. Miller An Open Letter to a Prayerless Church by Paul E. Miller SeeJesus Website Handbook to Prayer by Kenneth Boa Interludes by Michael Easley Valley of Vision by Arthur G. Bennett To read the show notes, click here.

Sermon Resources: 1. “Wisdom is that quality of heart and mind which is needed for the right conduct of life.” -Fenton Hort 2. “Cynicism creates a numbness toward life. Cynicism begins with a wry assurance that everyone has an angle. Behind every silver lining is a cloud. The cynic is always observing, critiquing, but never engaging, loving, and hoping. To be cynical is to be distant. While offering a false intimacy of being "in the know," cynicism actually destroys intimacy. It leads to bitterness that can deaden and even destroy the spirit.” -Paul E. Miller, "A Praying Life: Connecting With God In A Distracting World"

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ruth 4:13–17. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ruth 1:19–2:18. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ruth 1:1–18. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Paul Miller discusses the vital practice of corporate prayer and offers encouragement to Christians seeking to grow their prayer life. Paul E. Miller is the executive director of seeJesus, a global discipling mission that mentors through seminars, cohorts, and interactive Bible studies. He is the bestselling author of 'A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World'. Read the full transcript of this episode. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Book Recommendation: A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller Link to Book

In life, disappointment can feel like a constant companion. But what if there was a way to defy this disappointment with hope and trust? Listen as Pastor Clint begins the Advent season by exploring how we can navigate life's disappointments through the lens of the biblical figures, Ahaz, Isaiah, Mary, and Joseph. Together, we'll journey into the labyrinth of disappointment and emerge with a defiant hope, using lessons from these historical figures and wisdom from Viktor Frankl's experiences. This sermon is a call to become a community of defiant hope, a beacon of light in a world often shrouded in darkness. Sermon Resources: 1. Study on the myth of progress and upward mobility: https://isr.umich.edu/news-events/news-releases/exceptional-upward-mobility-in-the-u-s-is-a-myth-international-studies-show/#:~:text=Exceptional%20upward%20mobility%20in%20the%20U.S.%20is%20a%20myth%2C%20international%20studies%20show,-September%205%2C%202012&text=ANN%20ARBOR%2C%20Mich.,a%20mansion%20on%20a%20hill 2. "Lost In The Cosmos," by Walker Percy 3. “Cynicism creates a numbness toward life. Cynicism begins with a wry assurance that everyone has an angle. Behind every silver lining is a cloud. The cynic is always observing, critiquing, but never engaging, loving, and hoping. To be cynical is to be distant. While offering a false intimacy of being "in the know," cynicism actually destroys intimacy. It leads to bitterness that can deaden and even destroy the spirit.” -Paul E. Miller, "A Praying Life: Connecting With God In A Distracting World" 4. “Hope is not about the future. Hope is about the present, which obviously has to do with the future. But it is a virtue that is cultivated in the present. It fills the present with energy. It connects the two comings of Jesus so that we are now to participate in them…I don't know one thing about the future. I don't know what the next hour will hold. There may be sickness, accident, personal or world catastrophe. Before this day is over I may have to deal with death, pain, loss, rejection. Still, despite my ignorance and my being surrounded by tinny optimists and cowardly pessimists, I say that God will accomplish his will, and I cheerfully persist in living in the hope that nothing will separate me from Christ's love.” -Eugene Peterson, "God's Message for Each Day: Wisdom from the Word of God" 5. “If a prisoner lost hope in his future, he was doomed…One of my friends in the camp had a dream that the war would end March 30. He was convinced the dream was a revelation, but as the date drew nearer, it became clear from the news reports the war was not ending. On March 29 he began running a temperature. On March 30 he lost consciousness. On March 31 he was dead. His loss of hope had lowered his body's resistance to all of the diseases in the camp…Life in a concentration camp exposes your soul's foundation. Only a few of the prisoners were able to keep their full inner liberty and strength. Life only has meaning in any circumstances if we have a hope that neither suffering, circumstances, nor death itself cannot destroy.” -Viktor Frankl, "Man's Search For Meaning"

Bienvenue à l'épisode #315 de Coram Deo présenté en partenariat avec Publications Chrétiennes qui vous recommande le recueil de prières La vallée de la vision: https://publicationschretiennes.com/products/la-vallee-de-la-vision ➡️ DESCRIPTION: La prière est à la fois la chose la plus naturelle et la plus difficile dans la vie du chrétien. Naturelle, car tout coeur régénéré invoque le nom du Seigneur. Difficile, car malgré la bonne disposition de l'esprit, la chair est faible. Dans cet épisode, j'ai la joie de recevoir deux pasteurs pour approfondir le sujet de la prière. QUESTIONS ET RESSOURCES: 1. Timothée, peux-tu nous présenter l'ouvrage que nous recommandons aujourd'hui et que tu as traduit: La vallée de la vision? De quoi est-il question et pourquoi l'as-tu traduit en français? 2. Que pensez-vous de l'idée de prier des prières écrites? Que pensez-vous de prier des prières écrites par quelqu'un d'autre? 3. La vie de prière des chrétiens est-elle généralement en bon état d'après vous dans les milieux évangéliques? 4. Quels sont les principaux obstacles à notre vie de prière? 5. Quels sont les fruits d'une vie de prière consacrée? Autrement dit, à quoi ça sert? 6. Quels conseils pratiques pour développer et entretenir une vie de prière riche et fervente? 7. Connaissez-vous des ressources sur la prière qui pourraient être bénéfiques à nos auditeurs? Ressources proposées par Timothée: - Kelly Douglas, [Pourquoi prier si Dieu sait déjà](http://www.europresse-editions.com/pourquoi-prier-si-dieu-sait-deacutejagrave.html), aux éditions Europresse. Avec en fin de livre un plan pour aider à structurer la prière. - Wells Paul, [Du Notre Père à nos prières, Pratique de la prière aujourd'hui](https://maisonbible.ch/2626-du-notre-pere-a-nos-prieres-pratique-de-la-priere-aujourd-hui-ebook-9782826002123.html), aux éditions Maison de la Bible. Avec des fiches de travail et les corrigé en fin de livre pour progresser dans la compréhension de la prière. - Paquier Pierre-Yves, [En piste ! Prier c'est passionnant](https://www.amazon.fr/En-piste-Prier-cest-passionnant/dp/2828501124), aux éditions LLB. Des parcours de prières basés sur des textes bibliques (je ne partage pas tout les enseignements théologiques de l'auteur, mais c'est un très bon stimulant pour prier avec sa Bible) - je te mets en annexe quelques parcours de prières pour exemple. - Bakker Frans, [Je veux prier](http://www.europresse-editions.com/je-veux-prier.html), aux éditions Europresse. Un livre que je n'ai pas mentionné dans l'émission mais qui est très touchant et stimulant. Ce sont de courts chapitres à lire à deux ou plus pour s'encourager. - Événement Psalmodie [https://psalmodie.ch/](https://psalmodie.ch/) Ressources proposées par Richard: - Une vie en prière, Paul E. Miller [https://publicationschretiennes.com/products/une-vie-en-priere?_pos=14&_sid=78c9db40d&_ss=r](https://publicationschretiennes.com/products/une-vie-en-priere?_pos=14&_sid=78c9db40d&_ss=r) - La prière conversation pour la prière en groupe: [http://proklesia.ca/boutique/](http://proklesia.ca/boutique/) - Carnet de prière informatique très bien fait:  _Prayer Mate_ : [https://www.prayermate.net/app](https://www.prayermate.net/app) - Mouvement de prière 24/7: https://www.aebeq.qc.ca/mouvementdepriere/ - Pour assister à la rencontre du 30 novembre 19h00, communiquer avec Richard [richard.houle99@videotron.ca](mailto:richard.houle99@videotron.ca)

Paul E. Miller joins Michael to discuss his book, A Praying Church, and the true purpose and priority of a prayer meeting. Links: A Praying Church by Paul E. Miller An Open Letter to a Prayerless Church by Paul E. Miller SeeJesus Website Handbook to Prayer by Kenneth Boa Interludes by Michael Easley Valley of Vision by Arthur G. Bennett To read the full show notes, click here.

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Gospel Daily Conversations: A Praying Church - An Interview with Paul E. MillerJosh Weidmann interviews Paul E. Miller, Author of A Praying Church.   About the book:  Paul E. Miller, bestselling author of A Praying Life, casts a vision for Christians to return to the simple yet life-changing practice of praying together. “Praying together is not a luxury, nor is it something just for ‘spiritual' Christians; it's the very breath of the church,” writes Miller. “Most of us don't have the faintest idea of what that means. That's what I hope to show in this book: how integral prayer is to a Jesus community.” 

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation.  Today's Bible reading is Ruth 4:13–17. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook   Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation.  Today's Bible reading is Ruth 1:19–2:18. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook   Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation.  Today's Bible reading is Ruth 1:1–18. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Paul E. Miller. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook   Twitter

We're "over the moon" for several different reasons this morning, although you might not think that when you hear about Carmen's coat dilemma. While Carmen contemplates what to do, Bill is ecstatic that he found his jacket that he thought he left on a plane.  Bill is also excited about his latest literary purchase, A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller.  Carmen's got another devotional that she couldn't wait to share from Corrie Ten Boom.  And Carmen is very happy thanks to...

"The awareness of a master storyteller weaving my life lets me pause and, like an artist, see hidden blessings and patterns when I begin to bear the cost of narrowing my life. It lets me endure in love because I know Someone is guiding the story toward resurrection." —Paul E. Miller

"Naomi's losses would be staggering for any culture, but in the ancient Near East for a mother to lose not only her husband but also her sons was the epitome of suffering." —Paul E. Miller

God makes things in a certain way for a certain purpose. Sin brings chaos. Grace brings healing. Genesis 3:6-19 [Message by: Tanner Fox] Books Mentioned/ Recommended: Ministries of Mercy by Tim Keller Creation Regained: Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview by Albert Wolters J-Curve by Paul E. Miller 

We couldn't limit this topic to one episode, so welcome to part 2 of Wrestlemania! In this episode, we are continuing our conversation around wrestling with God and talking about how in those seasons of wrestling, lament can be both healthy and a means for deeper worship of and connection with God. If you have things you're wrestling with that you would like prayer through/for, we'd love to come alongside and pray with you! You can reach out to us at the socials below, or email us at underthewillowtreepodcast@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @underthewillowtreepodcast Follow Elise on Instagram and Facebook at @eliserjames and Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks. Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode: "A Praying Life" by Paul E. Miller: https://amzn.to/3ExTev2Sermons in Daniel: Daniel: When Kingdoms Collide, sermon series Pastor Brandon Redic, The Bridge Church Part 1 of Daniel 9 https://youtu.be/HguNpzIybxQPart 2 of Daniel 9 https://youtu.be/39PezI7eo3c Daniel 10 https://youtu.be/bYuzgaRoTf8

Most of us have experience some level of challenge or suffering in our life that feels like a never ending wrestling match. In this episode we remind you and ourselves, that it's okay to wrestle with God, and he invites us into deep relationship with Him which involves asking those questions we don't have answers for and asking for what we want.If you have things you're wrestling with that you would like prayer through/for, we'd love to come alongside and pray with you! You can reach out to us at the socials below, or email us at underthewillowtreepodcast@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @underthewillowtreepodcast Follow Elise on Instagram and Facebook at @eliserjames and Tamara on Instagram @tamarajoyks.Non-Bible materials mentioned in this episode: BEMA Discipleship- https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/ "A Praying Life" by Paul E. Miller: https://amzn.to/3ExTev2Daniel: When Kingdoms Collide, sermon series Pastor Brandon Redic, The Bridge Church (part 1 of Daniel 9 https://youtu.be/HguNpzIybxQ Part 2 of Daniel 9 https://youtu.be/39PezI7eo3c Daniel 10 https://youtu.be/bYuzgaRoTf8, When Life Doesn't Make Sense https://youtu.be/6sQn6hW7Kjc

“Christ makes you enough for the children He has called you to.” Today Stacy talks with author, speaker, and homeschooling mom of four, Eryn Lynum.  Listen in as she shares how the Lord has taught her to number her days and in return how He has given her a heart of wisdom.  Is it too late for those of us parenting grown children?  Don't miss this hope-filled encouragement straight from the heart of our loving heavenly father who is able to redeem, restore and make new.  About our Guest: Eryn Lynum is a speaker and author of the book 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting (Bethany House Publishers), along with features in four books by Guideposts. She holds a degree in Biblical studies and is a certified Master Naturalist, pointing others to the Creator through the wonders He has made. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children. One of their top family values is to “do life together,” and they seek to do that in work, homeschool, faith, and play. Eryn has been featured on Focus on the Family, FamilyLife, Proverbs31 Ministries, MOPS International, Bible Gateway, Her View From Home, and For Every Mom. Every opportunity she gets, she is out exploring God's creation with her family and sharing the adventures at www.ErynLynum.com Books:   “936 Pennies” by Eryn Lynum “A Praying Life” by Paul E. Miller Links: https://erynlynum.com http://erynlynum.com/how-936-pennies-will-forever-change-how-you-parent/ http://erynlynum.com/for-when-your-9-36-of-parenthood-has-all-been-spent/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International             Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

I'm bad at praying. It doesn't make a difference. It's selfish and boring. God doesn't care about my prayers. I don't need to pray. These are lies many Christians believe about prayer. Instead of seeing prayer for the gift it is, we feel confused, overwhelmed, and disengaged. Maybe there's fear, bitterness, and guilt around prayer. The only way to overcome lies is by knowing and applying truth found in Scripture. There can be joy and excitement as we experience intimacy with God through prayer.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________   Resources mentioned in this episode: Colorfulkoala High Waisted Yoga Pants on Amazon Abbey Wedgeworth's Reel for Bible Memory Bible Memory App  Ep. 71 Teach Me to Pray by Daily Grace “The Lord's Prayer” Study by The Daily Grace Co. “Growing in Grace” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Prayer Journal by The Daily Grace Co. A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller Thirty-One Days of Prayer Journal by The Daily Grace Co. Thirty-One Days of Prayer Journal for Kids by The Daily Grace Co. 31 Days of Prayer Verse Card Set by The Daily Grace Co. 31 Days of Prayer - Kids Verse Card Set by The Daily Grace Co. In Everything Prayer Request Journal by The Daily Grace Co. Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney “All Things New” Praying Scripture Journal by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 55 Praying Scripture by Daily Grace Gentle and Lowly Dane Ortlund Ep. 73 What Does It Mean to Abide? by Daily Grace Ep. 39 What to Do With Bad Days by Daily Grace Ep. 57 Beauty of Daily Dependence by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4 Mathew 6:5-8 James 5:16 Psalm 147:5 Job 42:2 Matthew 7:7-11 1 Peter 3:12 Genesis 21:17 Psalm 45:17 Psalm 62:8 1 Peter 5:7 Hebrews 4:15   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast).  Or follow us on Spotify! We would love if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. **Affiliate links used are used where appropriate.** Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast!

“Prayer is asking God to incarnate, to get dirty in your life. Yes, the eternal God scrubs floors. For sure we know he washes feet. So take Jesus at his word. Ask him. Tell him what you want. Get dirty. Write out your prayer requests; don't mindlessly drift through life on the American narcotic of busyness. If you try to seize the day, the day will eventually break you. Seize the corner of his garment and don't let go until he blesses you. He will reshape the day.” – Paul E. Miller, A Praying LifePosted March 24, 2020

Many of us are quietly defeated in our private prayer lives. We’ve tried praying, but it just doesn’t seem to work. Because we are in ministry we don’t feel safe to tell anyone that we stink at prayer.  We know its the fuel for the engine of ministry but the busyness of ministry siphons the fuel out and we end up relying on our own ingenuity and gifts. So we feel a combination of frustration and guilt. In this seminar, we will discuss how to begin a private life of prayer in fellowship with our heavenly Father. This seminar is not for victorious Christian, but for the Follower of Jesus who often find themselves defeated in the trenches. “Prayer is asking God to incarnate, to get dirty in your life. Yes, the eternal God scrubs floors. For sure we know he washes feet. So take Jesus at his word. Ask him. Tell him what you want. Get dirty. Write out your prayer requests; don't mindlessly drift through life on the American narcotic of busyness. If you try to seize the day, the day will eventually break you. Seize the corner of his garment and don't let go until he blesses you. He will reshape the day.” (Paul E. Miller, A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World)  

Have you ever wondered what does hospitality really look like? Today we have Melissa Sharpe back on the show and we talk about why hospitality is so important. Melissa shares her personal experience on what it looks like in her daily life and she gives us tips on being a good host.  We talk about how it's so easy to think hospitality is about the house looking perfect with pinterest made recipes.  Melissa talks to us about how Jesus defines hospitality and uses the woman at the well as an example.  One topic that really stood out to me is the topic of FOMO (fear of missing out) and how feelings of comparison and jealously esp. when looking at other people's lives on social media can steal joy and our ability to be hospitable.  Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did last week with Jenny Stemmerman about not being stressed for the holidays!  https://mominspiredshow.com/taking-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays-jenny-stemmerman-161/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight How bulletproof coffee helps you burn fat (see recipe below) …And more! Click on the link below to get Amanda’s program and get ready to kick that slow metabolism into HIGH gear! Get Started Book that I mentioned in the show : A Loving Life by Paul E. Miller Guest Info: Melissa Sharpe (make sure to check out her e-book on her website when it comes out) Website: http://melissapsharpe.com/about-melissa-p-sharpe/    

When people saw an object, Jesus saw a person. When people saw someone who could never do anything to help himself, Jesus saw someone who God would provide for. When people saw the end of the story, Jesus saw that the story was half-told. This was the life-changing journey of Bartimeus. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! [Journey Podcast | by Samson Bush] Info: Some contents in this podcast were inspired from Paul E. Miller's book "Love Walked Among Us: Learning to Love Like Jesus"

Matthew 6:6-15, Ephesians 1:4-5Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved. Therefore, to pray is to listen to the One who calls you “my beloved daughter,” “my beloved son,” my beloved child.”Henri Nouwen“Prayer is the only entryway into genuine self-knowledge. It is also the main way we experience deep change—the reordering of our loves. Prayer is how God gives us so many of the unimaginable things he has for us. Indeed, prayer makes it safe for God to give us many of the things we most desire. It is the way we know God, the way we finally treat God as God. Prayer is simply the key to everything we need to do and be in life.”Tim Keller“What do I lose when I have a praying life? Control. Independence. What do I gain? Friendship with God. A quiet heart. The living work of God in the hearts of those I love. The ability to roll back the tide of evil. Essentially, I lose my kingdom and get his. I move from being an independent player to a dependent lover. I move from being an orphan to a child of God.” Paul E. Miller

Matthew 6:6-15, Ephesians 1:4-5Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved. Therefore, to pray is to listen to the One who calls you “my beloved daughter,” “my beloved son,” my beloved child.”Henri Nouwen“Prayer is the only entryway into genuine self-knowledge. It is also the main way we experience deep change—the reordering of our loves. Prayer is how God gives us so many of the unimaginable things he has for us. Indeed, prayer makes it safe for God to give us many of the things we most desire. It is the way we know God, the way we finally treat God as God. Prayer is simply the key to everything we need to do and be in life.”Tim Keller“What do I lose when I have a praying life? Control. Independence. What do I gain? Friendship with God. A quiet heart. The living work of God in the hearts of those I love. The ability to roll back the tide of evil. Essentially, I lose my kingdom and get his. I move from being an independent player to a dependent lover. I move from being an orphan to a child of God.” Paul E. Miller

The Problem: All Christians know that prayer is important and something they are supposed to do. Yet many feel praying is hard, boring, or worse, a waste of time? Sadly they see prayer more as a spiritual discipline rather than a relationship with their Heavenly Father. Are you like that? Do you want to revive your prayer life? The Solution: Turn back the clock, and pray like a child. Why be like a child? 1. Because Jesus says so. (Matthew 18:1-5) a. Key to entering the kingdom of heaven (v.3) b. Humble like a child makes you the greatest (v.4) 2. Have unhindered access to Jesus. (Matthew 19:13-15) a. Jesus makes sure nothing blocks you from meeting him. (v.14) b. Jesus loves to bless you in prayer. (v.15) How to pray like a child? (A Praying Life, Paul E. Miller) 1. Ask like a child. 2. Believe like a child. 3. Play like a child (Babble). “For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” (Romans 8:26)

Episode 4.0 Notes: Books to Read in 2019 (and Gnomes) As a churchplanter you need to be very intentional about your life. “A pastor must exemplify a livable Christianity.” -Eugene Peterson How do live out being missional everyday? Churchplanting has shown me how reliant we must be on prayer. Sitting in praying feel like wasted time to a driven churchplanter, but is essential to church planting. We need to pray like a child. As church planters we all know we need to pray, but most of us struggle to actually pray. The way you need to lead can fluctuate rapidly in churchplanting. We need to make disciples who makes disciples who makes disciples if we want to plant churches that plant churches. If we build another consumer Christian church we’re not going to change North America. Pastors see people today as a platform to exalt themselves, rather than as a people to lay down your life for. Referenced Books/Resources Alex’s Picks Surprise the World by Michael Frost Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne Quiet by Susan Cain The Divine Commodity by Skye Jethani The Pastor by Eugene Peterson Bonus pick: The Light Princess by George MacDonald Eric’s Picks A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller Kingdom First by Jeff Christopherson The Kingdom Unleashed by Jerry Trousdale and Glenn Sunshine Start With Why by Simon Sinek https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA (view the TED Talk here) The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll (Special thanks to Carson Rogers for the suggestion!) Bonus pick: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Tweet about us! Use the hashtag #flannel&beards Twitter and Instagram @beardsflannel Email us at flannelandbeards@gmail.com

God’s Word reminds us: I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ~ John 15:5 “apart from me you can do nothing” is a continual reminder that I am utterly dependent on the Lord to do anything. There are many things I can do without dependence on Christ, but the reality is I have achieved “nothing” in God’s sight. This is so true in the raising of our children. Our children are a gift from the Lord, a heritage, a reward (Psalm 127:3) and they are ever so precious to the Lord and us.  Caring for our children is an immeasurable responsibility but one as believers we are not left alone in or to fend for ourselves.  We can cry out to the One who created all things and is the only One who can redeem them. I have learned over the years that I am helplessly dependent on the Lord. I can’t parent on my own. I can’t do anything on my own. As parents, we can’t change the hearts of our children. Only the Lord can change their hearts. This truth should continually bring us to our knees in prayer, but many times we find ourselves thinking we can do this on our own. As a parent of now adult children, I can share that these are the more difficult years of life as the decisions and the difficulties they face are much more challenging than when they were young. Show Notes: “It didn’t take me long to realize that I did my best parenting by prayer. I began to speak less to the kids and more to God. It was actually quite relaxing.”  ~ Paul Miller, A Praying Life God does a much better job of being God than I do. Children are fully dependent on parents for everything. As we get older, we become more and more independent. We need to be reminded to go back to living as dependent children. Living as a dependent child to the Lord in the everyday moments of life is the best example we can give to our children. The prayer below is from Setting Their Hope In God: Biblical Intercession for Your Children page 193 “Eternal God, Let my precious children rejoice in the Word, through whom all things were made.  May they seek life only in Him. Praise be to Your name for causing them to receive Him and believe on His name, for giving them the right to become Your children.  Open their eyes to the glory of the Word, the glory of Your only Son, full of grace and truth.  From His fullness let them receive grace upon grace–the grace and truth that come through Jesus Christ.  Help them to do what is true and come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been carried out in You. Help them not to judge by appearances, but instead to judge with right judgment.  And when they thirst, let them go to Christ and drink.  Let them follow closely after Him always, so that they will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.  Make them abide in His Word as true disciples so that they may know the truth and be set free by it (John 1 & 8).” Related Link: Podcast EP 20: The Blessing of Loving Our Children “I have so much business I cannot get on without spending three hours daily in prayer.” ~Martin Luther Related Link: Podcast EP 43: Hope for Imperfect Parents “What makes a heart upright and what makes prayers pleasing to God is a felt awareness of our tremendous need for mercy.”  ~John Piper “Prayer is bringing your helplessness to Jesus.”  ~ Paul E. Miller, A Praying Life Scripture & Resources: John 15:5 Philippians 4:6-7 Romans 8:28 John 5:19 John 5:30 Luke 5:16 Matthew 18:3 Mark 10:14-15 Luke 10:21 Praying God's Word Over Our Children Podcast Ep 23: Seasons of Waiting A Praying Life: Connecting With God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller Setting Their Hope in God: Biblical Intercession for Your Children by Andrew Case Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney Visit ThankfulHomemaker.com for complete show notes mentioned Subscribe to ThankfulHomemaker.com Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, Pinterest & Instagram  

Recorded 8/8/18 Remember the Magic - The Country Bear Jamboree History December 1965, Walt Disney was pressing forward with Mineral King, a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains As part of the evening entertainment, an animatronic show was being developed The project was assigned to Marc Davis One day Davis was working on drawings of the characters in his office. Walt Disney walked in and saw the drawings and laughed because he loved the characters. On Disney's way out he turned to Marc Davis and said good-bye, which he was known never to say. That was the last time Davis saw Disney, who died a few days later. With ski resort progress slow, the show was refined and designed to be a unique attraction at the then still being planned Walt Disney World Resort Frontierland would receive a much needed marquee attraction A 15 minute dance hall style show was designed Imagineer X Atencio (Yo-Ho & Grim Grinning Ghosts) and musical director George Bruns created songs for the bears to sing 24 animatronic figures were built, plus another three for outside the theater The show opened on October 1, 1971 and was a huge draw in an otherwise sparsely populated corner of the park Shootin’ Arcade, Tom Sawyer Island, WDW Railroad Shares a building with the Enchanted Tiki Room Theater exits into the “Mile Long Bar’ instead of a gift shop, where three stars from the show would hold their own mini show Pepsi and Frito Lay were the original sponsors from 1971 - 1981 (Pepsi was available at Pecos Bill’s until 1990) It closed in August 2012 for a refurb; when it reopened in October 2012, it was shortened by 4 1/2 minutes. Introduction was shortened, and some dialogue throughout the show was cut, along with two songs: "Pretty Little Devilish Mary" and "Fractured Folk Song" In the MLB, Max, Melvin, and Buff animatronics were hanging and would talk and sing to the guests as they left the theater From May 1986 through February 1992, the show was replaced by the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown November 1984, the Country Bear Christmas Special was introduced for the holiday season and ran every year through 2005 Took 4-6 days to install and remove Was the first attraction to change for the holidays There was a CBJ in Disneyland From 1972-2001 (replaced by The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) It was the first WDW attraction to be replicated at Disneyland Because of the popularity of the show in Florida, two theaters were built at Disneyland From 1986-2001, it was the CBVH Tokyo Disneyland’s opened with the park and still operates. It’s the same as WDW’s version, except the animatronics are more modern and look more real, and like at Disneyland, was built with two theaters Tokyo still has all three versions of the show at different times of the year Attraction Bears (18): Henry, Liver Lips McGrowl, Wendell, Teddi Berra, Ernest, Terrence, Trixie, Big Al, Sun Bonnet Trio (Bunny, Bubbles, Beulah), Gomer, The Five Bear Rugs (Zeke, Zeb, Ted, Fred, Tennessee), Baby Oscar Show The show is basically a continuous string of short country songs sung by the various bears. As each bear sings their song, a curtain opens to reveal them, except in the case of Wendell, Gomer, and the Sun Bonnet Trio (all of whom rise from the center stage), and Teddi Barra (who descends from the ceiling). The show begins with Max, Buff, and Melvin telling Henry to get on with the show. Henry then asks Gomer to give him a "little intro", and the jamboree begins. Songs Current Disney World version: "Pianjo" (Don Robertson) – Gomer and Henry "Bear Band Serenade" (Lyrics: Xavier Atencio, Music: George Bruns) – The Five Bear Rugs, Gomer, and Henry "If You Can't Bite, Don't Growl" (Tommy Collins) – Ernest and the Five Bear Rugs "My Woman Ain't Pretty (But She Don't Swear None)" (Frankie Starr & Paul E. Miller) – Liver Lips McGrowl "Mama, Don't Whip Little Buford" (Burns & Haynes) – Henry and Wendell "Tears Will Be the Chaser For Your Wine" (Dale Davis & Leroy Goates) – Trixie "How Long Will My Baby Be Gone" (Buck Owens) – Terrence "All the Guys That Turn Me On Turn Me Down" (Plott & Powell) – The Sun Bonnet Trio "Heart, We Did All That We Could" (Ned Miller) – Teddi Barra "Blood on the Saddle" (Everett Cheetham) – Big Al "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (Tom Blackburn and George Bruns) – Henry and Sammy "Ole Slew Foot" (Howard Hausey) – Cast (minus Ernest and Trixie, who do not appear onstage, and Big Al, who reprises "Blood on the Saddle") "Come Again" (Tom Adair & George Bruns) – Henry, Sammy, Max, Buff, and Melvin Country Bear Vacation Hoedown Show This special variation of the classic show features the Country Bears celebrating the many joys of summer and the great outdoors. Its opening is different from the other shows because Max, Buff, and Melvin do not talk at the beginning Instead, the five Bear Rugs can be heard tuning up their instruments. Zeke calls for Rufus to turn on the lights, and then the show begins with "The Great Outdoors". In the Japanese version however, instead of hearing the five Bear Rugs tune up, Max, Buff & Melvin continue the trend of having the first bit of dialogue (although it's in Japanese) Songs "The Great Outdoors" - The 5 Bear Rugs and Henry "Life's No Picnic Without You" - Trixie "On the Road Again" - Wendell "We Can Make It To the Top" - Liver Lips McGrowl "California Bears" - The Sun Bonnets, Gomer, Max, Buff, and Melvin "Two Different Worlds" - Terrence the Shaker (with Dolores the octopus) "Rocky Top" - The 5 Bear Rugs "Nature" - Ernest the Dude "Singin' In the Rain" - Teddi Barra and Henry "Ghost Riders In the Sky" - The 5 Bear Rugs "On My Way To Your Heart" - Big Al "Thank God I'm a Country Bear" - Cast Christmas Show: Show The show includes many different traditional Christmas carols, more modern songs, along with some original Christmas "bear-ols" all sung by the bears in a country twang. The show begins as always with Melvin, Buff, and Max. As the three argued over who gets to sing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Henry appears onstage and starts the show. Songs "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - Melvin "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" - Henry and Gomer "Tracks in the Snow" - The 5 Bear Rugs and Henry "12 Days of Christmas (Oh What a Christmas)" - Wendell "The Hibernating Blues" - Trixie "Deck the Halls" - The 5 Bear Rugs "Rock and Roll Santa" - Liver Lips McGrowl and Gomer "Blue Christmas" - Terrence (with his penguin) "Sleigh Ride" - The Sun Bonnets, Melvin, Buff, and Max "Hungry as a Bear" - Ernest and The 5 Bear Rugs "The Christmas Song" - Henry and Teddi Barra "Another New Year" - Big Al "Let It Snow/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Winter Wonderland" - Cast

Part 10 in a series on Discipleship taught by Teaching and Vision Pastor, Jason English.   Subtitle: Prayer     Matthew 6:6 - Pray When you pray go into your room, close the door and pray to Your Father, who is unseen     "In sin, we declare our independence of God. In prayer, we declare our dependence upon God."  -Dr. S.M. Lockridge   "You have to pray in order to pray." -Dr. S.M. Lockridge     Philippians 4:6-7 - Petition Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - God's Will Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.   Revel Us -  God   Reveal God - Us   tefillah - to discern what is in oneself; attachment; prayer   barukh - bless; bow; knee   Thin Places   "Something mysterious happens in the hidden contours of life when we pray. If we try to figure out the mystery, it will elude us". -Paul E. Miller   1 Corinthians 2:6-10 - God  Revealed We declare God's wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" - the things God has prepared for those who love him - these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.   Genesis 1 Revelation 22   My Lord, my Lover, the Source of my Joy, Let me rejoice in you. Let me delight in the pleasure of your presence within me. Let me live a life of abandonment - a life in which I let go of everything, everything that shackles me to yesterday, everything that imprisons me in my small self today, everything that terrifies me with the uncertainty of tomorrow, everything except you. Let me find my pleasure in you. Because then I am free.   Blessed be the Lord, the Vulnerable Servant King. It's easy to envision you a regal ruler, exalted upon your throne. Or as a mighty warrior, ready to fight for your people. Or as the sovereign spirit, turning nothingness into a living cosmos. It's not so easy to envision you on your knees. On your knees as my service. It's hard to accept the reality, and the humility, of a God who chooses to be a blessing, who chooses to be vulnerable. It's even harder to humble myself. I don't mind bowing to some people... Kind people, clean people, righteous people. But to bless the unkind, the unclean, the unrighteous. This is so difficult. Yet this I call to mind. If you only blessed people who were always kind  and clean and righteous on our own merits, you would never have selected me.   The shining face of God The face that Moses could not see The face that sent prophets to their knees The face that speaks from eternity That face was present in this man from Galilee Oh shining face of God please shine on me Oh shining face of God please shine on us.