Podcasts about Provision

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Faithful Witness under Persecution 03:24 The Disciples' Sorrow and Jesus's Provision 08:01 Pentecost and the Giving of the Spirit 11:13 The Church's Witness and the Spirit's Work of Conviction 18:28 The Inspired and Infallible Word of God 23:49 Sorrow Turned to Joy Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/gospel-of-john-a-study-in-the-truth-chapters-11-21 Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #truth #gospel #reformedtheology #biblestudy

Susette Magana continues our The Way of Jesus series with "Worry and Provision" —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://www.citylineonline.churchcenter.com/giving Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1    

Text: Exodus 15:1-17:7 Series: The Way of TrustSpeaker: Blake FarleySupport the show

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure."They will ask you what you have produced. Say to them, except for Love, what else can a Lover produce?" - RUMIhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-the-provision-has-begun.html

In this special episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Anna sports down with mother of two Sharonda Cooper to discuss her new devotional study, Wisdom for Parenting. The wisdom principles they discuss are applicable to parents at every stage of the parenting journey.  Sharonda Cooper serves as a content coordinator of women's initiatives at the Gospel Coalition. She holds two engineering degrees from MIT and is pursuing an MDiv in apologetics and philosophy from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An author and contributor to several books, Sharonda and her family live in Texas. Rooted Recommends: Wisdom For Parenting Be Thou My Vision: God's Wisdom, Presence, and Provision in Parenting by Christina Fox Parenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture Parenting on the Precipice by Phil Cotnoir Wisdom for Parenting by Sharonda Cooper   Follow us @therootedministry! Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Anna Meade Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well, and Cameron Cole, author of Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth and Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy.

When you receive an assignment from God, it is critical to know if the assignment is for provision or purpose. An assignment for provision is usually temporary and is designed to take care of an immediate financial need, whereas an assignment for purpose is long term and is the reason why you were born. Knowing the difference helps you have the appropriate mindset to implement the assignment and positions you for success in the assignment. __________ 2 Kings 4:1 NIV, 1 Kings 17:1–7 ESV, Luke 4:18–19 KJV, Matthew 17:27 NIV, Acts 18:1–3 KJV, 1 Corinthians 1:1 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Crossroads Church Podcast

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Welcome to episode 248 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Kingdom Logic. Today we will cover: “You are the salt of the earth, You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:13–16 The call to be salty and lit. Purpose influences the world. Key Takeaways: The call to be Salty and Lit. God's righteousness is felt! God's love is longed for! God's presence is preserved! God's Provision is Proclaimed The Caution to the Salty and Lit. The Charge for the Salty and Lit. Quotable: “Taste and see that the Lord is Good” (Psalm 34) “We are what we eat!” (Psalm 1) “The salty taste that leaves you thirsty!” “The purpose and plan is for you to be salty and lit, so that through you others would taste and see that the Lord is good!” Application: Silent – A choice we make. A consequence the world feels. Subtle – A choice we make. A consequence the world feels. Shelfed – A choice we make. A consequence the world feels. “Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Connect with us: Website: https://springbaptist.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to: https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

The Bible doesn't just promise us eternal provision. The Bible promises us that provision has already been given. It's promised and completed! In this episode, Pastor Taylor speaks about the completed provision of Christ in Hebrews 10:1-18.Get Connected! https://linktr.ee/reachtulsa

Welcome to our special summer break episode where we dive into everything from amusement park plans to the deep theological roots of the Lord's Prayer. Join Mike, Tim, and Seth Erre as we navigate the complexities of modern culture, digital fatigue, and the ancient stories that still shape our faith today.In this episode, we tackle a thoughtful listener question about whether our language has become too academic or niche for newer believers. We explore the importance of making theological concepts accessible while still honoring the depth of the scriptures. Tim shares his recent experiences with spiritual coaching and finding holiness in unexpected places, from historic cathedrals to the high-energy community of a hardcore mosh pit.The core of our conversation focuses on a fascinating lens for the Lord's Prayer: seeing it as a New Exodus prayer. We discuss how Jesus positions himself as a new Moses, leading his people out of captivity and through a spiritual wilderness. By connecting petitions like hallowed be your name and daily bread to the original Exodus story and the provision of manna, we discover a posture of dependence that is perfect for our own in-between times.Chapters0:00 Summer Plans and Special Guests3:15 Roller Coasters and Pickleball Injuries7:30 The End of Late Night TV and Cultural Mourning12:15 Navigating Political and Digital Fatigue18:40 Is Our Language Too Seeker Sensitive24:10 Reclaiming Holy Spaces and Spiritual Coaching30:25 The Struggle of Over-Analyzing Theology34:50 Did God Plan for a World with Death39:20 Hardcore Music and Finding Beauty in Chaos43:45 The Lord's Prayer as a New Exodus48:20 Connecting Fatherhood and the Divine Name53:10 Daily Bread and the Manna Story57:40 Forgiveness and the Wilderness Testing59:30 Seth Erre's Closing BlessingAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! EtsyLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Jesus, People, Mission Recorded on December 7th, 2025

In Part 2 of our new series ADVANCE, Pastor Mark Bonilla challenges the modern church to stop living in defensive mode and start advancing the Kingdom of God.Jesus said that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church. Gates are defensive structures. That means the Church was designed to ADVANCE.Main Scripture: Matthew 16:18Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past?  ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.

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Dr. Leighton Flowers walks through some recent online discussions in order to dig a little deeper into the issues that Calvinists often bring up in our disagreement.   Get your copy of Dr. Flowers new children's book, LOVE CHOOSES, go here: https:// loom.ly/8I1BNFg   To get your copy of Dr. Flowers book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey   To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/   Subscribe to the Soteriology 101 Newsletter here: www.soteriology101.com/newsletter   Is Calvinism all Leighton talks about? https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22/is-calvinism-all-you-talk-about/   DOWNLOAD OUR APP: LINK FOR ANDROIDS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... LINK FOR APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soterio...   Go to www.ridgemax.co for all you software development needs! Show them some love for their support of Soteriology101!!!   To ORDER Dr. Flowers Curriculum "Tiptoeing Through Tulip," please click here: https://soteriology101.com/shop/   To listen to the audio only, be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/   For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism), please visit www.soteriology101.com   Dr. Flowers' book, "The Potter's Promise," can be found here: https://a.co/d/iLKpahj   Dr. Flowers' book, "God's Provision for All" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Provision...   To engage with other believers cordially join our Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1806702...   For updates and news, follow us at:  www.facebook/Soteriology101   Or @soteriology101 on Twitter   Please SHARE on Facebook and Twitter and help spread the word!   To learn more about other ministries and teachings from Dr. Flowers, go here: https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22...   To become a Patreon supporter or make a one-time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/   #LeightonFlowers #Calvinism #Theology

This conversation I have with Beatty Carmichael is one I've been thinking about since we recorded it. Beatty has spent decades learning to trust God at His word through financial near-disasters and real-world healings, and what he shares here is deeply biblical... and quietly life-changing.Beatty Carmichael is a businessman, author, and healing practitioner and the author of The Prayer of Freedom.Expect to explore what it actually means to take God at His word in financial crisis, how Beatty tripled his giving while broke and why the math still worked, what scripture says about the connection between unconfessed sin and physical sickness, the heavenly courtroom framework and why pleading the blood of Jesus isn't just metaphor, and how anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction can disappear through confession and repentance.Chapters00:00 Tripling His Giving While Broke: The Story That Started It All06:37 The $25 Test: What Happened When Beatty Gave 45% of His Income11:38 Naaman's Story and Why Faith Is Just Obedience19:14 "If You Believed I Would, How Would You Be Acting?"25:30 Learning to Hear God's Voice and Why Beatty Stopped Trusting Men to Interpret Scripture32:00 How Sin Creates a Legal Opening for the Enemy40:00 The Heavenly Courtroom Vision and Pleading the Blood of Jesus58:32 The Biblical Pattern: Sin, Sickness, and Confession01:06:12 Anxiety Gone in Four Minutes: A Real Story from the Prayer Line01:12:03 Catherine's Story: Heroin, Migraines, and Anxiety — All GoneIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I hope you'll sit with it... and maybe even bring one part of it to God and ask Him what He wants you to do with it.

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Künstliche Intelligenz – kurz KI – ist seit ein paar Jahren in aller Munde. Für viele Auto:rinnen stellt sich die Frage, wie und ob sie KI-gestützte Werkzeuge, etwa ChatGPT von OpenAI, in ihrem Schreibprozess nutzen sollten. In der Selbstverlagsbranche erleben wir einen grundlegenden Wandel, der nicht nur Chancen eröffnet, sondern auch neue Herausforderungen und ethische Fragen aufwirft. Hier die wichtigsten Aspekte, die ich in dieser Folge anspreche: 1. KI ist allgegenwärtig und nicht mehr wegzudenken     Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ist - unabhängig von Ablehnung oder Skepsis – bereits überall in unserem Alltag und in der Buchbranche präsent ist und auch bleiben wird.   2. Jede Nutzung fördert die Weiterentwicklung von KI     Jede Anfrage und Nutzung einer KI trägt zur Weiterentwicklung und zum Training der jeweiligen Software bei. Nutzende sollten sich der Verantwortung bewusst sein, welchem System sie ihre Daten und Anfragen anvertrauen.   3. Vorsicht bei Recherche: Überprüfen von KI-Ergebnissen notwendig     KI-Textmaschinen können auch Falschaussagen liefern. Deshalb ist ein Gegencheck bei anderen Quellen unerlässlich, um Fehler oder erfundene Informationen zu vermeiden.   4. KI arbeitet oft nach "Was will die Nutzer:in hören"     KI-basierte Textgeneratoren sind so programmiert, dass sie Aussagen oft so generieren, wie sie dem Nutzenden gefallen könnten – nicht zwingend die objektive Wahrheit.   5. OpenAI/ChatGPT hat sich zum profitorientierten Unternehmen gewandelt     ChatGPT startete als Open-Source-Projekt, ist nun aber klar gewinnorientiert, wobei Investoren wie Microsoft involviert sind, was zu anderem Geschäftsgebaren führt.   6. Datenschutz und moralische Bedenken bei US-Anbietern     Tom Oberbichler unterstreicht die Problematik der Datennutzung und -weitergabe bei US-basierten KI-Systemen. Die erhobenen Daten dienen vor allem der Gewinnmaximierung und gezielter Werbung.   7. KI wird auch militärisch verwendet     Ein wesentlicher Ablehnungsgrund für Tom Oberbichler: KI wird von Staaten wie Israel und den USA militärisch oder für Überwachungszwecke eingesetzt.   8. Chinesische KI-Alternativen als weniger kommerzielle Option     Tom Oberbichler nutzt bewusst chinesische Tools wie DeepSeek oder Ernie, da sie kostenfrei sind und nicht primär der Profitorientierung westlicher Firmen folgen.   9. Jede KI hat ihre Eigenheiten und Anwendungsbereiche     Die Wahl der passenden KI hängt von individuellen Anforderungen, ethischen Werten und gewünschten Ergebnissen ab. Nicht jede Maschine ist für jeden Zweck gleichermaßen geeignet; Experimente sind sinnvoll und notwendig für optimale Ergebnisse.   10. Gesetzliche Maßnahmen sind schwierig und langsam      Die Hoffnung, dass Gesetze die Verbreitung und Nutzung von KI eindämmen könnten, ist naiv. Vielmehr plädiere ich für realistische, gemeinsame Forderungen, wie z. B. eine Kopierabgabe für KI-Outputs. # KI im Selfpublishing: Chancen, Risiken und eigene Verantwortung  ## Wie Autoren und Autorinnen mit ChatGPT & Co. produktiv und reflektiert umgehen können   Künstliche Intelligenz – kurz KI – ist seit ein paar Jahren in aller Munde. Für viele Auto:rinnen stellt sich die Frage, wie und ob sie KI-gestützte Werkzeuge, etwa ChatGPT von OpenAI, in ihrem Schreibprozess nutzen sollten. In der Selbstverlagsbranche erleben wir einen grundlegenden Wandel, der nicht nur Chancen eröffnet, sondern auch neue Herausforderungen und ethische Fragen aufwirft.   ---   ## KI: Von der Science-Fiction zur Alltagsrealität   Was vor wenigen Jahren nach Zukunftsmusik klang, ist längst Gegenwart: Ob beim Schreiben in Word, der Nutzung von Suchmaschinen oder beim professionellen Layout von Büchern – künstliche Intelligenz ist überall. Fast unbemerkt haben große Anbieter wie Microsoft, Google, Adobe oder Amazon ihre Systeme „intelligent" gemacht. Wer einen Text am Rechner schreibt, arbeitet praktisch immer auch mit KI-basierten Algorithmen.   Nach meiner Ansicht ist es illusorisch, sich dem grundsätzlich zu entziehen. Der technische Fortschritt verschwindet nicht mehr aus unserem Alltag, sobald er profitabel ist. Die entscheidende Frage ist daher nicht mehr, ob wir KI in der Buchbranche erleben, sondern vielmehr: Welche KI-Tools nutzen wir? Und nach welchen Kriterien wählen wir diese aus?   ## ChatGPT, OpenAI und die neue KI-Landschaft   ChatGPT von OpenAI wurde in Rekordzeit zu einem der populärsten KI-Tools weltweit. Laut Berichten lag der Marktanteil zum Teil bei über 87 Prozent – eine beeindruckende Zahl, die jedoch in den letzten Monaten leicht rückläufig war, da immer mehr Menschen kritisch hinterfragen, mit welchem Anbieter sie arbeiten möchten.   Was unterscheidet die verschiedenen Lösungen? Zunächst die Qualität der Ergebnisse. Mindestens genauso wichtig ist jedoch die Frage der Werte und Interessen, die hinter einer Software stehen. So startete OpenAI ursprünglich als Non-Profit-Initiative, ehe Investoren wie Microsoft einstiegen und einen klaren Renditefokus einforderten. Immer wieder gibt es Berichte über Trägheit der Software oder spürbar schlechtere Ergebnisse vor der Einführung einer neuen, kostenpflichtigen Version – ein billiger „Schaustellertrick" zur Absatzförderung.   Schwerwiegender sind freilich die ethischen Implikationen: Die militärische Nutzung von KI – etwa zur Zielidentifikation im Krieg oder zur Massenüberwachung – ist längst Realität. Ich kann nur unterstreichen, dass sich jeder, der KI-Tools aktiv nutzt, immer auch fragen muss, ob und wie er oder sie Teil von Entwicklungen werden möchte, die diesen Einsatz indirekt unterstützen.   ## Wahrheit oder Wunsch? – KI-Tools als Recherchehilfen   KI ist kein Orakel und schon gar keine zuverlässliche Quelle. Als Tom ich z.B. ChatGPT nach mir selbst fragte, fand er zu seiner Überraschung heraus, dass die KI mir fälschlicherweise auch eine Karriere als erfolgreicher Fantasy-Autor zuschrieb (ich habe noch keine Zeile Fantasy geschrieben …). Das illustriert: KI ist darauf optimiert, plausible, aber nicht notwendigerweise wahre Antworten zu liefern. Wer KI für die Recherche nutzt, muss unbedingt kritisch gegenprüfen und darf sich nicht auf die Maschinen verlassen.   Nicht weniger problematisch ist die Datensammelwut großer US-amerikanischer Konzerne wie Google, Facebook oder Microsoft. Hier werden Informationen hauptsächlich gesammelt, um Werbung gezielt zu steuern und Gewinne zu maximieren. Für mich ist das mit ein Grund, nach alternativen KI-Angeboten zu suchen.   ## KI-Alternativen: Ein Blick nach China   Mit Anbietern wie „DeepSeek" und „Ernie" gibt es KI-Textmaschinen aus China, die in vielerlei Hinsicht mit den US-Produkten konkurrieren können – und das sogar kostenfrei. Ich schätze besonders DeepSeek für zuverlässige Texterstellung sowie eine klare Sitzungsstruktur: Am Ende jeder Sitzung sind die Konversationsregeln gelöscht – ein kleiner, aber feiner Beitrag zu mehr Datenschutz.   Faszinierend ist für ihn auch, wie simpel und direkt das Arbeiten mit diesen Tools oft ist. Die oft propagierten teuren Prompting-„Crash-Kurse" sind meist gar nicht nötig – die chinesischen Tools liefern intuitive Bedienbarkeit. Besonders bei Stilwünschen, etwa zum Thema Gendern, reagieren sie flexibel und anforderungsgerecht.   ## Ethische Verantwortung: Wo ziehe ich persönlich meine Grenze?   Die Frage nach Moral und persönlicher Verantwortung zieht sich durch das gesamte KI-Thema. Ich lege dir nahe, dir genau zu überlegen, wie und warum du eine bestimmte KI-Lösung nutzt. Denn spätestens, wenn KI-Tools für militärische Zwecke oder zur Diskriminierung eingesetzt werden, sollte jede:r für sich klären, wo die eigene rote Linie verläuft.   Auch politische Forderungen an Gesetzgeber und Interessenvertretungen müssen klar definierbar und umsetzbar sein. Vorschläge wie eine allgemeine "Kopierabgabe" für KI-Nutzung zur fairen Verteilung an Kreative werden diskutiert, sind aktuell aber noch nicht umgesetzt. ## Chancen für Selfpublisher: Mit KI wachsen – aber reflektiert!   Was können Autor:innen, Selfpublisher:innen und andere Kreative lernen? Wie schon in der englischsprachigen Buchszene geht es nicht nur um juristische Risiken, sondern vor allem darum, wie und in welcher Form du KI hilfreich für den persönlichen Bucherfolg nutzt. KI kann Bearbeitungen vereinfachen, den Schreibprozess inspirieren oder beim Plotten unterstützen. Indem du sie bewusst und kritisch anwendet, profitierst du von der Textmaschine deiner Wahl.   Doch: Die Verantwortung liegt beim Menschen. Niemand sollte blind folgen, sondern Informationsquellen prüfen, ethische Faktoren reflektieren und eigene Erfahrungen sammeln. Ohne dich gibt es kein gutes Buch!   ## Bewusst entscheiden, ausprobieren, austauschen   Die KI-Entwicklung lässt sich nicht aufhalten. Für Selfpublisher:innen ist jetzt der beste Zeitpunkt, sich aktiv mit dem Thema auseinanderzusetzen, verschiedene Tools zu testen und sich eine fundierte Meinung zu bilden. Ich lade dich dazu ein, deine eigenen Erfahrungen zu teilen, neue Lösungen kennenzulernen, aber immer auch kritisch zu bleiben.   Letztlich entscheidet jeder und jede für sich, mit welcher KI, für welche Zwecke und unter welchen Bedingungen er/sie schreibt. Reflexion, Austausch und klare Werte sind dabei der beste Kompass.   Du hast eigene Erfahrungen mit KI beim Schreiben gemacht? Teile sie gerne in den Kommentaren!  Hier die Links, die ich im Podcast anspreche, und weiterführende Informationen, Tipps und Erfahrungsberichte rund um Bücher, eBooks und deinen Erfolg: Hier kommst du zu dem Blogbeitrag über ChatGPT, den ich im Podcast erwähne: https://mission-bestseller.com/chatgpt-von-openai-als-ki-nutzen/ Hier findest du meinen ersten Artikel zu der Problematik von Amazon und der Politik: https://mission-bestseller.com/amazon-und-die-politik-ein-dilemma-fuer-unabhaengige-autorinnen-und-autoren/ Und wenn du trotz alledem wie ich weiterhin über Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) veröffentlichst, dann brauchst du diesen Kurs, um deinem Buch mehr Sichtbarkeit zu verschaffen: https://mission-bestseller.com/keywords Hier kommst du zum Mission Bestseller Schreib-Bootcamp: https://mission-bestseller.com/bootcamp   Hier findest du alles rund ums Selfpublishing: https://mission-bestseller.com Einige der Links auf dieser Seite sind Affiliate-Links und ich erhalte eine Provision, wenn du über sie kaufst, die sich nicht auf deinen Kaufpreis auswirkt.

✨ Provision Before the Promise ✨God Was Working It Out Before I Realized It.Sometimes we become so focused on the big breakthrough that we overlook the little blessings happening right in front of us.A bill gets paid.Unexpected help shows up.The exact thing you needed somehow finds its way to you.And you realize…God has been moving the whole time.This episode is about recognizing provision before the promise fully arrives and understanding that just because you don't have the entire picture yet doesn't mean God isn't working behind the scenes on your behalf.The blessing may not always come all at once.Sometimes it comes in pieces.And if you don't learn to appreciate provision in the process, you may miss the evidence that your promise is already in motion.

The King Has Come "Jesus Feeds the 5000" (Matthew 14:13-21) In Matthew 14, Jesus has just received word that his cousin and fellow minister John the Baptist has been killed. He withdraws to grieve. A crowd of more than 10,000 follows. And rather than sending them away, Jesus extends compassion. Then he turns to his disciples and says something that stops them cold: "You give them something to eat." Pastor Russell Howard walks through this miracle, the only one recorded in all four Gospels before the resurrection, and draws out its central test. The disciples analyzed the situation correctly. Five loaves, two fish, no money, no plan. They passed the math test. What they failed was the faith test. The Jordan River did not part until Israel's feet touched the water. Provision follows obedience. Measuring the gap is good, because it lets you see when God acts. But the gap is not the final answer. The listener walks away with a clearer picture of what Jesus is actually asking when he calls his people to do what seems impossible: bring what you have, open-handed, and let him work. Sermon Notes May 17, 2026 Pastor Russell Howard • Lead Pastor Presented by McGregor Podcast 2025 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com New to McGregor? Plan a visit at mcgregor.net/plan-a-visit

As we enter the 3rd month of the biblical month, we see some key prophetic insights into what the Lord has planned this month.  Tune in to hear about the alignments and provisions He has planned for us this month.  

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsJesus sends people out before they feel ready and He does it on purpose. In Luke 9, we watch Him gather the twelve, give them real authority, and then tell them to take almost nothing for the road. That tension is the point: obedience that forces dependence. We talk about what it means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the gospel, live the Great Commission, and trust God when you don't have a perfect plan or the resources you wish you had. Then the story pivots to Herod, a man who hears all the talk about Jesus and gets intrigued, even unsettled, but never actually pursues Him. We dig into that warning for today: curiosity about Christianity isn't the same as surrender to Christ. If you've ever felt spiritually interested but hesitant, Herod's reaction raises a hard question about where fascination ends and faith begins. Finally, we slow down in the feeding of the 5,000, one of the only miracles recorded in all four Gospels. We unpack the disciples' fatigue, the crowd's need, and Jesus' simple command: “You give them something to eat.” From Philip's scarcity math to Andrew bringing the boy's lunch, the story confronts our “spreadsheet faith” and replaces it with prayerful trust. If you need encouragement that God can provide, multiply, and meet real needs, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find it and grow with us.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

In this episode of the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas, we see how God provided for the churches that were established when people believed in Jesus and became his disciples. The Lord gave truth to strengthen the disciples' souls, elders to watch over the congregations, and grace to sustain them in faithfulness through the many tribulations they will face. These are our provisions for today. Let us receive them with gratitude and joy. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to EB Cologne from St. Augustine, FL. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Why do people turn to idols in the first place? Because they believe a lie. Listen to our text today, Hosea 2:4-5. Upon her children also I will have no mercy, because they are children of whoredom. For their mother has played the whore; she who conceived them has acted shamefully. For she said, 'I will go after my lovers, who give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, my oil and my drink.' — Hosea 2:4-5 In these verses, God reveals the thinking behind Israel's spiritual adultery. The nation is chasing other "lovers"—the false gods of the surrounding cultures. But notice why. Israel believes those gods are the ones providing their prosperity. "My lovers give me my bread and my water… my wool and my flax… my oil and my drink." In other words, Israel has started crediting Baal and the fertility gods for the blessings God himself provided. This is the lie behind every idol. An idol is not just something people worship—it's something they believe will provide what only God can provide. Provision. Security. Identity. Satisfaction. In ancient Israel, Baal was believed to control rain, crops, and fertility. So when the harvest came, the people assumed Baal had delivered it. They forgot the God who had given them the land in the first place. But this problem is not ancient history. People still misplace credit today. When life is going well, many assume success comes from their intelligence, their hard work, their financial strategy, or the system they trust. Others believe prosperity flows from political power, cultural influence, or personal ambition. And slowly, without even realizing it, gratitude toward God disappears. That's how idolatry grows. It rarely begins with open rebellion. It begins with misplaced credit—believing that something other than God is the true source of life's blessings. The book of Hosea pulls the curtain back on that deception. Everything Israel believed their "lovers" were providing had actually been coming from God all along. The same is true for us. Every good thing we enjoy—breath, provision, relationships, opportunity—ultimately comes from the Lord. When we forget that, we risk placing our trust in things that cannot sustain us—misplaced credit. Today is a good day to practice gratitude. Recognize the true source of every blessing in your life. Then give thanks to the One who provided it. DO THIS: Take a moment today to thank God for three specific blessings in your life and consciously acknowledge him as their true source. ASK THIS: Why do you think people naturally credit success to themselves or other systems instead of to God? How does gratitude protect us from drifting into idolatry? What blessing in your life have you most recently taken for granted? PRAY THIS: Father, forgive me when I forget that every good thing comes from you. Help me recognize your provision and live with gratitude for your faithfulness. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

Acts is a book filled with dramatic events, amazing characters and has great application for the Christian life. It is a powerful book showing the acts of God through the Holy Spirit and how He acts in the lives of those He calls!   This study will take us through the book of Acts one chapter at a time with a specific look at Then - things that really happened.  It's not a storybook but a history book of what really happened. And Now - it is dramatic application for today.  It's a record of what really happened long ago but these things are still happening today and it shows us what God wants in the lives of His followers today.   Chapter 1  In verses 1-2, Luke is identified as the author of the Book of Acts. In volume, Luke wrote 27.5% of the New Testament. He was a physician and accompanied Paul on some of his mission trips.   Then   and   Now Proofs then - verse 3 - the disciples and others saw Jesus after His resurrection.  Proofs now - historical, archeological, scientific and documentary evidences. What has happened in the last 100 years shows evidence for the biblical message.  There have been many pieces showing that early believers really did believe Jesus was alive. They were bold and courageous in sharing that news. More and more confirmation comes through archeology as we are finding the very places where these events took place. And unearthing little things that show that what Luke wrote really is accurate. Power then -  verse 8 the disciples were to stay in Jerusalem until they received the gift that God the Father had promised to give them - the Holy Spirit - who would give them power. Power now - we today receive the Holy Spirit through faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit gives us the power to live the Christian life and to be effective witnesses for God. Purpose then - verse 8 - Jesus told them to be His witnesses Purpose now - we are to testify by our life example, words and actions that Jesus is alive, risen and the Messiah and Savior. We are to bring Jesus to family, friends, neighbors, and to the ends of the earth - We have the same mission - it is still our purpose today. Promise then - verse 11 - Jesus ascended to heaven and then the angels promised His return. Promise now - the second coming of Christ is the heart of the New Testament teaching and the heart of a believer's witness.  Jesus is returning! Prayer then - the theme of prayer is found throughout the book of Acts. Verse 14 - tells us they were constant in prayer. Prayer now - we are to pray for God's will to be done. We are to put into practice praying as this is what Jesus taught and gave example to.  Provision then - verses 23 and 26. A disciple was needed for replacing Judas and Matthias was added to eleven apostles. Provision now - God never runs out of resources. God provides for His children!   This week's READING ASSIGNMENT:   Acts chapter 1     Join the conversation around this teaching. Download our Awake Us Now APP, then join the conversation. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.   Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/streams   Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

Victory In the Desert—Matthew 4:1-11 1. Doubting God's Provision 2. Presuming on God's Protection 3. Short-circuiting God's Plan

Sunday morning message from guest speaker Dr. Mike Smalley

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In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Zach Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the essential theme of providing for our spiritual aspirations—a pursuit that profoundly resonates within our Christian community. Along our spiritual journey, there are moments when extending support and nurturing these aspirations becomes a paramount goal. These moments not only strengthen our faith but also nurture our relationships, propelling us toward our individual dreams. The enduring truth remains unwavering: with the Lord as our constant guide, we have the inherent capacity to fulfill these aspirations, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Drawing deep inspiration from sacred scriptures, we set out to explore this transformative human experience. For those seeking guidance in provision for their spiritual aspirations along their faith journey, we warmly invite you to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for providing for our spiritual aspirations within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of providing for our spiritual aspirations and discovering the extraordinary sense of fulfillment that resides within each one of us.Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Zach Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very interesting discussion of the Provision of God from a Hebrew perspective and the names of God - I Am that I Am, taught by my very good friend Nikki from Montana. Mighty God, Our Provider – My friend Nikki from Montana talks about The Provision of God from a Hebrew perspective.  A wonderful discussion of the attributes of God the Father and the Son, as well as His Names, such as I Am that I Am. My thanks to my very good friend Nikki from Montana for her very detailed look at this subject. You can contact Nikki at:  firstfruits77@montanasky.com   Photo from Pixabay. Used with permission.  

On this episode, we are diving deeper into the recent ADA Title II ruling. This ruling impacts your experience when visiting websites, apps, and other digital content.Paul Schroeder, American Printing House for the Blind, Vice President Impact and OutreachSarah Malaier, American Foundation for the Blind Senior Advisor of Public Policy and Research InstituteCynthia Curry, Director of the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) at Utah State University.Jan McSorley, Accessibility consultant for KnowbilityAdditional LinksADA websiteAmerican Foundation for the BlindNCADEMI (pronounced "N-cademy") websiteA Primer on ADA Title II and WCAG for State Educational Agencies and School DistrictsMeeting the ADA Title II Web and Mobile Accessibility: A Roadmap for State and Local Educational AgenciesQuality Indicators for the Provision and Use of Accessible Materials in PreK-12 SystemsIncluding Accessibility in All Components of Procurement: A Guide for State Educational Agencies and School DistrictsEdTech Accessibility Directory

She was born in a cave in Mexico. Today, she has been integral to more than two billion dollars in real estate transactions. But that's not the story she wants told.  In this episode, Emily sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Ruth Fernandez for a conversation that will deeply challenge almost everything you've been taught about money, success, and purpose. Ruth unpacks the Biblical principles behind wealth creation, why so many believers stay financially stuck, and how obedience unlocks provision.  This episode goes far deeper than money. Together, Emily and Ruth expose the spiritual roots of fear, laziness, ego, hustle culture, and what it actually means to carry Kingdom wealth as a daughter of God. Whether you're in a season of breaking cycles or building something new, this conversation is your invitation to stop begging for an inheritance that's already yours and start walking in it. What You'll Learn: Why many people unknowingly partner with poverty The spiritual difference between being broke and being poor How obedience unlocks provision and supernatural opportunities Why isolation, pruning, and lonely seasons are necessary for growth What true Kingdom wealth was always meant to look like Timestamps: (03:45) - Raised in a Cave in Mexico to Billions in Real Estate (12:11) - Why Christians Misunderstand Wealth (16:59) - The Spiritual Meaning of Tithing and Provision (20:42) - “I Was Broke, But Never Poor” (25:02) - Why Mindset Changes Only Through Action (27:51) - The Greatest Form of Worship (32:45) - How to Build True Intimacy with God (45:34) - Where to Start Reading the Bible (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)  (48:40) - Why Some Seasons Require Letting Everything Go (53:42) - The Lonely Process of Becoming Better (57:12) - Why Feelings Keep People Financially Stuck (01:06:56) - Message to the Woman Who Feels Financially Defeated Grab Your Copy of Ruth's Books: Kingdom Wealth Is Not Luck, It's Your Birthright | https://a.co/d/02U2Bdqy  Prosperity Is Not Luck, It's Your Birthright | https://a.co/d/0597w9PE  Connect with Ruth: Website | https://itsyourbirthright.org/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ruthfernandez5/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

A single Psalm line can mess with your head—in a good way. Joe Rockey brings a phrase from the Good Shepherd Mass that sounds impossible on first hearing: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Joe's honest reaction is simple: I still want things… like a burger. So what is the Church actually saying here?Father Boniface Hicks grounds it in Psalm 23's meaning: the Lord provides for our needs—He doesn't leave us destitute or deprived. Desire isn't the enemy; it's essential. St. Augustine calls prayer an exercise of holy desire, and the spiritual life involves attuning and purifying what we want. The key is order: keep God at the top of the value hierarchy, resist the temptation to cut corners on Him to “provide for ourselves,” and trust that if we seek first the Kingdom, God will provide what's needed—often in ways we wouldn't have predicted. Joe then gives a concrete, family-life example: raising little kids at Mass can feel embarrassing and “imperfect,” but staying faithful reshaped the whole parish. Their consistency helped normalize young families, encouraged grandparents to invite their children, and grew the number of small kids in the congregation. Father reframes it: Mass isn't a private piety project—it's communal worship. A healthy parish supports families instead of treating them like an “intrusion.” Children don't just disrupt; they awaken the community to reality and train the body of Christ to revolve around the weakest members—like a healthy family does. The episode closes with an athletic analogy: practice includes drills and scrimmage. We aim at “ideal prayer” in quiet moments, but we also learn to worship faithfully in the real-world chaos—because that's how love matures. Key Ideas“Nothing I shall want” doesn't mean “no desires”; it means God provides what is needed and doesn't abandon us. Desire is good; prayer forms and purifies desire (“holy desire” as a spiritual discipline). Keep God at the top of the value hierarchy instead of cutting corners to self-provide. Kids at Mass reveal what the Church is: a body, not an individual “quiet bubble.” Healthy communities revolve around the weakest members; that's how God loves us and how parishes should live. Scripture Mentioned (no links)Psalm 23Matthew 6:33 (“Seek first the kingdom…”)“Father gives good gifts” (bread/stone, fish/scorpion; Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask)Links & References (official/source only)None explicitly referenced with clear official/source URLs in this transcript.CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Psalm 23, Good Shepherd, the Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want, desire, holy desire, St Augustine, prayer, providence, God provides, value hierarchy, worship, Mass, distractions at Mass, kids at Mass, young families, parish community, communal worship, body of Christ, shame, vulnerability, support for parents, family life, parenting, one year old, four year old, drills and scrimmage analogy, practice and real life, ideal prayer, chaos and faithfulness, Easter season, discipleship, gratitude 

Our weaknesses don't thwart God's plans. In this message, Pastor Brian Caplinger challenges us to obey God and trust in His promise, marking moments to remember His faithfulness along the way.May 3, 2026

Life can feel like one long hike up Olomana, Three Peaks. Draining, uncertain, and full of moments when you wonder if you're going to make it. In Psalm 121, we'll see that the provision we need won't come from the “mountains” we trust in today like comfort, hustle, or power, but from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

The dominant structural shift identified is the emergence of agentic AI as a direct operator within multi-system business environments, triggering a governance and accountability gap. Vendors and cloud platforms—including AWS, Stripe, and Cloudflare—are enabling AI agents not only to recommend actions but also to directly access payment rails, provision infrastructure, and execute transactions. This movement turns automation into an operating model issue rather than a feature deployment, as the identity, authority, and accountability of non-human actors become central operational questions. Primary evidence is drawn from a range of industry signals. According to an AMD-commissioned IDC report, 81% of enterprises are engaged in AI PC adoption and 61% are embedding AI into workflows. AWS has expanded managed agent packaging for AI deployments, Stripe has launched the Link wallet allowing AI agents to process payments on users' behalf with controls on payment credentials, and Cloudflare has demonstrated agents autonomously provisioning cloud resources with enforced monthly spend limits. While these statistics carry vendor-driven optimism, the combined actions of these companies confirm a shift from advisory AI to operational AI. Related developments reinforce this trajectory. The SolarWinds survey reported by Computer Weekly finds 71% of IT workers experiencing higher demands due to AI, with only 19% noting reduced cognitive load, reflecting operational burdens rather than efficiencies. Similarly, Forrester data cited by The Register highlights a change in CIO responsibilities from system building to outcome governance as agentic AI exposes gaps in decision rights and process completeness. Security risks are elevated, as the Kela report counts 2.86 billion stolen credentials in a year, indicating that agent-driven credentials can trigger machine-speed purchases and changes, compounding the challenge of oversight and recovery. Operational implications for MSPs are significant. Without explicit governance, spend limits, approval paths, and audit trails, MSPs face increased liability and support burden when AI agents initiate actions across client systems. The episode underscores that automation is not just a technical project but a contract and service design issue; if accountability is not clearly defined, MSPs bear the risk and cost of unauthorized transactions and exception handling. To mitigate exposure, there is a need to formalize agent governance as a priced, intentional service encompassing identity management, financial controls, and documented operational guardrails before agentic AI is deployed in client environments. 00:00 Agents Take Over 04:39 Who's Accountable? 06:48 Who Owns This? 09:58 Why Do We Care?    Supported by:  NerdioScalePad    Upcoming event:  The Pivotal Point of IT: Building Services for the AI-First Era Date: May 13 at 1p.m. EDT Register: https://go.acronis.com/davesobelaiera

Trump's NATO exit threats have been neutralized by a 2024 law requiring two‑thirds Senate approval or an act of Congress to leave, forcing his administration to use funding pressure and new parallel alliances instead of quitting the alliance outright.

God's provision is constant, yet our instinct is still to doubt, control, and disobey.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul walks through Exodus 16:9–36 to reveal how Israel's response to God's provision of manna and quail exposes our own need for grace to obey his commands.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.