Podcasts about Psalms

“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word” by Kirk Meyer The post 211. The Book of Psalms, Part 148 (Psalms 78:17-25) – Pr. Will Weedon, 7/30/25 appeared first on The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.

Are you trying to fill in the gaps in your life that only God can fill? Today on My Morning Devotional, host Stephanie Muiña invites us to reflect on the theme of “Don't Forget the Void.” Together, we'll explore the difference between brokenness and humility, understand the importance of recognizing our spiritual need for Jesus, and learn how true fulfillment goes beyond physical self-care. Drawing insight from Psalm 51, this episode reminds us that while it's good to pursue healthy habits, it is only through Christ that our deepest void is filled.Let's come together as a community—join us in prayer and devotion as we seek to let Jesus fill every area of our lives.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

NEW #BIYE w @OliveTreeBible DAY 211 - 2 Chronicles 26:1-28:27 Romans 13:1-14 Psalms 23:1-6 Proverbs 20:11

Psalm 67 leads us to pray that God would give His people the blessing given to Aaron for the purpose of making God's salvation known among all nations. All peoples are called upon to praise the one true God who is the righteous Judge over all the earth. In His righteousness, He brings salvation so that the peoples praise Him for all His bounty, both physical and spiritual. All the ends of the earth can fear the LORD, knowing that He truly does fulfill His Word of blessing in Jesus Christ.   Rev. Matt Wietfeldt, Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Director of the Christ Academy Program at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 67.  To learn more about Christ Academy, visit ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/christ-academy. Join Sharper Iron this summer to study selected Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Psalm 145 (CSB)Andrew and Edwin discuss parents raising up children to praise God.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22277The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

In this episode of Sermon Brainwave, Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the readings for August 31st, 2025. They focus on themes of inclusivity in church communities, the social dynamics of Jesus' teachings, and the implications of Jeremiah's messages. They explore how meals serve as a metaphor for community, the importance of hospitality, and the theological insights from Psalms and Hebrews. Commentaries for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-22-3/commentary-on-luke-141-7-14-6. *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QOcSY9hYRX4.

Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon!   Episode 260 // God is always with you. He hears every prayer, and He responds.    Of course, that doesn't always look like we hope it will. And He does not always act in ways that we desire. But our prayer journeys build a connection with God that carries us through hard and difficult seasons.    Join me today for a devotional thought from Psalm 86, and let's deepen our personal walks with the Lord as we consider his Word together.    This is part of our Summertime in the Psalms series, and I'm so glad you're here!   (If you'd like to get access to 100+ of these devotional moments, with more coming every week, support this ministry on Patreon inside our Faith Fiver Club!)   hugs & blessings, Jess   RESOURCES FOR YOU   Grab your FREEBIES at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free   Find a DEVOTIONAL on family relationship topics at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals    Dive into 300+ podcast episodes here or READ them on the blog at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/blog    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW   Support the show on Patreon today! - And enjoy this year's PERK of new daily(ish) devotionals this year to encourage your faith & family life in 5 minutes a day!   Share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today :-)    And while you're here - please leave a 5-star review for the show! What an encouragement!   FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest   DISCLAIMERS    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.   MISSION   Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.   Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com  

Joining J.John again is Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence at Tyndale House, Cambridge. In this second episode, they talk about the book of Psalms in the Bible. (part 2 of 2)

Psalms 23:1-6

In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Christina Hergenrader joins as guest to talk about her newest Bible Study, Everlasting: Peaks, Valleys, and Grace in the Psalms. Get a copy of the book at cph.org/everlasting. Show NotesAnxious. Worthy. Ashamed. Nostalgic. Lonely. Secure. This is just a handful of emotions we observe in the Psalms—and in our day-to-day lives, too. In her newest women's Bible study, beloved author Christina Hergenrader guides readers through 25 psalms, digging into their genres, perplex emotions, glimpses of Jesus, and more. During the episode, Christina discusses what led her to explore emotions and the Psalms, what it's like sharing personal stories in the book, why Christians struggle to believe that our emotions matter to God, how she envisions readers will use Everlasting, and more.  QuestionsWhat led you to explore emotions and the psalms in Everlasting?You talk about reading the psalms with new eyes at this stage of life. What shifted for you?How did your experience with the Executive Coaching Program at the Townsend Institute influence your approach to this study?You share personal stories throughout Everlasting. Is it hard for you to be vulnerable when sharing these?What do the Psalms teach us about the relationship between faith and emotional honesty?How would you encourage someone who is afraid to be emotionally vulnerable with God?Was there a particular psalm that surprised you as you studied it?Why do you think that many Christians struggle to believe that our emotions matter to God?Talk about the Psalms of lament and exhaustion.If someone is feeling disconnected from their faith, what would you say to them?Why are Messianic Psalms important?What is the danger of leaving nostalgia unchecked?Why was it important for you to encourage readers to write their own psalms? How do you suggest they approach this?How do you envision readers using Everlasting?About the GuestChristina Hergenrader is busy doing what she loves. As a wife, mother, Christian teacher, and writer, she finds that life continues to keep her on her toes. After growing up in Galveston Island, Texas, Christina moved to Nebraska and attended Concordia University Nebraska, where she pursued her passion: education. With a teaching degree in hand, she moved to Houston, Texas, with her husband, Mike, to start her first job. At the end of the year, Christina was named “Teacher of the Year” by Houston's Lutheran School Association. She also received the “Young Alumnus of the Year” award from her alma mater, Concordia-Seward. Later, Christina earned a master's degree in Creative Writing. She also began writing and sharing devotions with her classes. Encouraged by their feedback, Christina submitted a manuscript to Concordia Publishing House. Since then, she has written several books, Bible studies and articles that have been published by CPH. When she's not writing, Christina loves spending time with her husband and four children, teaching, speaking to women's groups, traveling, photography, and spending time in prayer.

Discussions Today Are Void of Respect About Anything; Therefore, Jesus Followers Are Called to Lift Others Up with Praise and Encouragement MESSAGE SUMMARY: Be humble, gentle, and patient bearing with one another in love. Your “calling” by Jesus is to love one another; to lift each other up; and to praise and to encourage one another. How often, in the church, do we get our feathers ruffled and start “acting like a bunch of turkeys”? Too many of us “are not responding to God's call”; but we “are doing our duty”. After all, isn't just “doing our duty” what we have been taught? Paul succinctly defines our obligations as a follower of Jesus in Ephesians 4:31-32: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.". Our service to God is more than service or obligation (i.e., “duty”). Your “calling” should be to respond to Jesus' call by emulating Jesus in your life.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, everything in me resists following you into the garden of Gethsemane to fall on my face to the ground before you. Grant me the courage to follow you all the way to the cross, whatever that might mean for my life. And then, by your grace, lead me to resurrection life and power. In Jesus' name, amen.        Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 100). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I will live as Jesus would (Philippians 1:27). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mathew 6:14-15; Psalms 130:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Psalms 30:1-12. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Sermons on the Amount - Part 2  "Owner - A Question: Who is Lord Over All?"”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Psalm 126 is another song of ascent. It was a journey song — for those who were coming to worship at the temple. It recalls a time of deprivation and exile and the return of a peoples to their land and the worship of God praising His goodness to them. In many ways, it can feel […]

20 Proverbs 24-25; 24 Jeremiah 51-52; 25 Lamentations 1-2; 19 Psalms 57-62; 66 Revelation 11-17

Salmos 23:1-6

2 Chronicles 18-19; 19 Psalms 66-67; 41 Mark 5

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In this episode of Arise + Aide, Curtis and Sally dive into Isaiah 12, a brief but powerful chapter of celebration and restoration. Flowing directly from the promises of Isaiah 11, this chapter presents a song of praise for salvation—a turning point from judgment to joy. Curtis reflects on the imagery of God's anger turning to comfort and the hope of restoration even for a people heading into exile. Sally draws rich connections between Isaiah's words and Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, showing how the “fountain of salvation” echoes across Scripture and invites us to trust in God's provision. Together, they explore how this prophetic song calls us to witness and share our faith even in seasons of trial, becoming living testimonies of God's grace. Themes of unity, divine presence, and worship in community resound throughout the discussion, revealing the beauty of God as our strength, our song, and our victory. With echoes from Exodus, the Psalms, and Revelation, Isaiah 12 becomes a chorus of hope that reminds us: joy comes after the storm, and God's presence is our greatest treasure.

Evening lessons: Psalms 79, 82; Nehemiah 9: John 5:25-47.  O God, the nations have come into your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, and made Jerusalem a heap of stones.

Morning lessons: Psalms 78:1-18; 1 Samuel 20; Romans 1.  Hear my teaching, O my people; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

Psaumes 23:1-6

2 Chronicles 19-20; Psalms 65-66; Mark 5

Send us a textEpisode Title: Finding Courage in Chaos: How Psalm 9 Strengthens the Wounded SoulEpisode SummaryPsalm 9 is a psalm of defiant praise. In a world marked by trauma, injustice, and fear, David shows us how to worship with a wounded heart and how to trust God's justice even when it feels delayed.In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. walks us through the tension between lament and praise, helping us rediscover the courage to rejoice when life feels anything but safe. Whether you are struggling with personal wounds, broken systems, or unanswered prayers for justice, this psalm is a healing guide for the soul.Key TakeawaysPraise can be a protest. Worship is not limited to times of victory—it's a declaration of trust even in trouble.God's justice is sure, even when it is not immediate.God sees and remembers the cries of the oppressed. Nothing is overlooked.God is both righteous judge and personal refuge. He sits enthroned and He draws near.When systems fail, God does not. He is the stronghold for those crushed by injustice or fear.Scripture FocusPsalm 9:1–20Psalm 113:5–6Hebrews 4:15–16Revelation 21:4Reflect and RespondIn what areas of your life have you struggled to believe God sees your pain?How does Psalm 9 challenge your view of justice and God's timing?What are some “wonderful deeds” of the Lord you can recount today?Are there places in your heart where you've stopped praying for justice because it felt too delayed?How might praise become a form of protest for you in this season?What would it look like to seek God as your stronghold right now?Who around you needs to hear that God has not forgotten their cries?Resources and LinksJoin the Community: https://jameslongjr.org/signupnowFree Navigator Level: https://community.jameslongjr.orgSubscribe and FollowListen to Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr. on your favorite podcast platform:Apple Podcasts: https://jameslongjr.org/applepodcastSpotify: https://jameslongjr.org/spotifyAmazon Music: https://jameslongjr.org/amazonmusicGoogle Podcasts: https://jameslongjr.org/googlepodcastYouTube: https://jameslongjr.org/youtubeConnect and ShareInstagram: @drjameslongjr – https://jameslongjr.org/instagramFacebook: https://jameslongjr.org/facebookYouTube: https://jameslongjr.org/youtubeHashtag: #LessonsForLif ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFEAre you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are in search of freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show! LinksWebsite – https://jameslongjr.org/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjameslongjrInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjameslongjr/Apple Podcast – https://jameslongjr.org/applepodcastGoogle Podcast – https://jameslongjr.org/googlepodcast

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Thank you for joining us for today's worship service! Our guest speaker today is Holly Rockefeller, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a member of Horizon West Church. Holly shares with us God's love letter to us given in Psalm 139. We read in these passages that God knows us better than anyone else, and God loves us more than anyone else. We see that God has a purpose for each of us, and God is always with us. God is eager to silence the lies that seek to tear us down so that we can experience the truth of God's love for and acceptance of us to the fullest. If you prayed to make Jesus your Lord today, we want to rejoice with you! If you would want someone to pray with you, we are eager to do so! If you would like more information about our church, we're want to share. Please text the word "NEXT" to 407-77 so we can engage with you. For more information about our in-person Sunday morning services, visit https://horizonwestchurch.com. You can also learn more about our midweek events at https://horizonwestchurch.com/events.

JULY 30- TODAY'S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- 2 CHRONICLES 26:1-28:27; ROMANS 13:1-14; PSALMS 23:1-6; PROVERBS 20:11   Commentary written and read by Pastor David K. MacAdam Like and subscribe to the One Year Bible Tour Guide this year and sign up to receive the written commentary to follow along with at www.newlife.org

20 Proverbs 28-29; 23 Isaiah 31-37; 19 Psalms 137-141; 40 Matthew 11-13

“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word” by Kirk Meyer The post 210. The Book of Psalms, Part 147 (Psalms 78:9-16) – Pr. Will Weedon, 7/29/25 appeared first on The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  *Note: We will release just one episode per week on Tuesdays during the summer. Matthew 10:29-31 NIV 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Jesus taught that the Psalms of the Bible were directly inspired by God's Spirit… Matthew 22:41-44 NIV 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord'? For he says, 44 “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.”' (quoting Ps 110:1) So this is a truth directly inspired by God's Spirit… Psalm 139:16-18 NIV 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located. 

What does it look like to live a life that reflects true holiness? In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña invites us to explore how we can pursue purity of heart, even when life gets busy and messy. Together, we'll uncover what Psalm 15 teaches about a blameless walk, the importance of setting aside anything that might hinder our spiritual growth, and the grace God offers us through every stumble. Using a touching story from her own life, Stephanie reminds us that holiness is more than our actions—it's found deep within our thoughts, words, and attitudes.Join our community as we seek God's presence and pray together for hearts that shine with His holiness in all we do.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

NEW #BIYE w @OliveTreeBible DAY 210 - 2 Chronicles 24:1-25:28 Romans 12:1-21 Psalms 22:19-31 Proverbs 20:8-10

As David hid from Saul in a cave, he cried out to God confidently for mercy. Even before God answered his prayer, David knew that the LORD would show steadfast love and faithfulness to rescue him. Though David's enemies surrounded him, the glory of God that is over all the earth gave David courage. He knew that his enemies would fall into their own trap, and so he praised God even before the danger had passed. Still today, Christians praise God in the presence of their enemies, knowing that in Jesus Christ, the victory over death cannot be taken away.   Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 57.  To learn more about Trinity Lutheran, visit trinitynlr.com. Join Sharper Iron this summer to study selected Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Psalm 145 (NKJV)Andrew and Edwin discuss praise as a rule of life, a daily spiritual discipline to which we need to commit ourselves, not just an overflow of our natural feelings.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22262The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Psalms 22:19-31

Psalms 96:3To face the world with confidence, children need security, faith, and courage. Security comes from knowing the truth. Faith is strengthened when we believe the truth. And courage is the result of acting on the truth.

psalms for the summer. 51. matt loscavio by Home Church

Today's readings: Psalms 61-62; Psalm 68; 2 Samuel 3:6–21; Acts 16:6–15; Mark 6:30–46

Jesus Followers Must Meet Jesus' Expectation of His “Great Commission” By Both “Going” and “Making Disciples” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus, in Luke 15:4-7, tells us, through His Parable of The Lost Sheep, the importance to God of our discipleship: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.". Immediately before His Ascension into Heaven Jesus told the Apostles and us today, in His Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20, that as we go into our communities and into all parts of the world, we are to make disciples: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'”. We must begin, as followers of Jesus, to meet His fundamental expectation for us by both going and making disciples!   TODAY'S PRAYER: Abba Father, I open my clenched fists to surrender everything you have given to me. Reestablish my identity in you — not in my family, my work, my accomplishments, or what others think of me. Cleanse the things in me that are not conformed to your will. By faith I unite my will to yours so that the likeness of Jesus Christ may be formed in me. In his name, amen.         Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 85). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Addictions. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Self-Control. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 10:16; Matthew 16:24-28; Psalms 29:1-11 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Sermons on the Amount - Part 2  "Owner - A Question: Who is Lord Over All?"”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

20 Proverbs 23; 24 Jeremiah 46-50; 19 Psalms 52-56; 66 Revelation 3-10

Salmos 22:19-31

2 Chronicles 15-17; 19 Psalms 64-65; 41 Mark 4

In our series Summer In The Psalms, Eugene Fidell walks through Psalms 133–134, reminding us that God blesses His people when they live in unity. We also celebrated baptisms as a sign of new life in Christ.

Morning lessons: Psalms 75, 76; 1 Samuel 19; 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14.  Unto you, O God, do we give thanks; indeed, unto you do we give thanks.

2 Chronicles 17-18; Psalms 62-64; Mark 4

Sharifa Stevens Kay Daigle Sharifa Stevens, author of When We Talk to God: Prayers and Poems for Black Women, talks with Kay Daigle about her book. Although it's written with black women in mind, any woman can identify with most of the feelings that permeate this beautiful book. This is a book that prays women's feelings, as the Psalms do. There is something for each reader as Sharifa pours out her heart in these prayers and poems. Recommended resources sharifastevens.com sharifahstevens.substack.com Podcast series with Nika Spaulding: Understanding Lament & Practicing Lament The Psalms This episode is also available on video. Timestamps: 00:20 Introduction to Sharifa & her book 01:39 Sharifa's heart for the book and how it came to be 08:03 How do you see women of other backgrounds connect to the poems & prayers? 10:08 What did you hope that black women of faith would take from your book? 11:31 Women are worthy to talk to God. 15:22 Some of the prayers may be challenging but no topic is off limits with God 16:35 How did you deal with reliving difficult experiences? 18:54 Sharifa shares a favorite, "Moving On Up." 22:26 Resources TranscriptKay >> Hi. I'm Kay with Beyond Ordinary Women Ministries. Welcome to our podcast. Our guest today is actually one of our ministry team members, Sharifa Stevens. And today she is the one being interviewed rather than just one of our team members. So, Sharifa, it's so great to see you as always. Sharifa >> It's always a pleasure to see you, Kay. Kay >> Now, Sharifa, according to her book, Sharifa is a writer, a poet, a speaker, and a singer. And it's all true. Sharifa >> It's true. This is going to be so fun! Kay >> I don't know... I'm not quite sure why you think this is so funny. That's the wonderful things that you are. Sharifa >> It is. It's wonderful. Kay >> She looks so sad. Sharifa >> I'm so sorry. I'm not. I'm so happy. Kay >> Anyway, we won't talk about you anymore if it'll make you feel better. Sharifa >> Okay. Kay >> You can read Sharifa's entire bio on our site BeyondOrdinaryWomen.org. So today we are talking to Sharifa because she has a book, and it is beautiful. It is one of the prettiest books I've ever seen. And it is When We Talk to God: Prayers and Poems for Black Women. So Sharifa, actually, I was just really blown away by your book, by the beauty of it, by so many of the poems and prayers in it. It just really touched my heart in a lot of ways. It reminded me a lot of the psalms, which mean a whole lot to me, because you had a lot of raw emotion in there like the psalmist, and it all came from your heart. And there's no doubt about it. That kind of expressed your deepest thoughts. And, you know, just like the Psalms that give us words to pray when we don't know what to say to God. I see your book is doing that for a lot of people there. There will be a lot of poems and prayers in here that will be very dear to many women who will read them and pray them over and over. I think, just like the Psalms, it will help people when they face difficulties be anchored in the Word when that happens. Thank you for doing this. Sharifa >> Thank you for those affirming words. And I am especially honored that you would draw a parallel to the Psalms because that was my goal. And I see the Bible as being so vivid and rich with emotional depth that it's not just an intellectual exercise to read the Bible. It is spiritual, and it's also emotional, and it reflects the fullness of God's love and of our humanity. And so in the book, I wanted to reflect some of that back to the frankness and intimacy of the Psalms and the prophetic voice of the prophets, and the thirst for justice that echoes throughout the prophetic books, and also the playfulness of the Song of Solomon. They're just different beats in the Bible. There's history, there's lamentation, there's so much praise,

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**When the righteous suffer — we don't fold, we praise.** Taught by Kerry Battle of Ahava~Love Assembly.

Send us a textEpisode TitleCrowned with Glory: Rediscovering Your Worth in the Majesty of God (Psalm 8)Episode SummaryDo you ever feel small, unseen, or unimportant?Psalm 8 speaks directly into those moments of insecurity. In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. explores how David takes us from awe at God's majesty to wonder at our worth. This psalm affirms that even though we are small in the grand scale of creation, we are not forgotten—we are crowned with glory and entrusted with purpose.Whether you're struggling with identity, battling shame, or trying to reclaim a sense of meaning in your life, Psalm 8 shows you where your true value is found: not in what you do, but in the One who made you.Key TakeawaysGod's majesty doesn't diminish your worth; it defines it.Even in your weakness, God displays His strength through you.Your dignity is not earned by performance, but given by grace.The image of God in you reflects your design, your calling, and your purpose.Jesus fulfills Psalm 8, restoring the broken image of God in us and renewing our calling to reflect His glory.Scripture FocusPsalm 8:1–9Genesis 1:26–28Hebrews 2:6–91 Corinthians 15:27Psalm 113:5–6Romans 8:19–21Reflect and RespondWhen have you felt insignificant or overlooked? How does Psalm 8 speak to that?What does it mean to you that God is mindful of you?How does being crowned with glory and honor reshape your view of yourself?Where do you see the image of God in someone you struggle to love?How can you reflect God's glory in your current season of life?What verse from Psalm 8 do you most need to meditate on this week?Resources and LinksJoin the Community: https://jameslongjr.org/signupnowFree Navigator Level: https://community.jameslongjr.orgSubscribe and FollowListen to Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr. on your preferred podcast platform:Apple Podcasts: https://jameslongjr.org/applepodcastSpotify: https://jameslongjr.org/spotifyAmazon Music: https://jameslongjr.org/amazonmusicGoogle Podcasts: https://jameslongjr.org/googlepodcastYouTube: https://jameslongjr.org/youtubeConnect and ShareInstagram: @drjameslongjr – https://jameslongjr.org/instagramFacebook: https://jameslongjr.org/facebookYouTube: https://jameslongjr.org/youtubeHashtag: #LessonsForLifePodcast ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFEAre you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are in search of freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show! LinksWebsite – https://jameslongjr.org/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjameslongjrInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjameslongjr/Apple Podcast – https://jameslongjr.org/applepodcastGoogle Podcast – https://jameslongjr.org/googlepodcast

Send us a textWhat happens when our comfortable view of God collides with biblical truth? During this raw, unfiltered conversation, emotions ran high as we explored the profound difference between how God dealt with fallen angels versus fallen humanity. When angels rebelled, God provided no redemption path whatsoever. Yet for humans, Christ took on flesh and offered salvation. This stark contrast forces us to confront difficult questions about divine sovereignty, love, and justice that many modern Christians prefer to avoid.The discussion sparked a powerful moment when a participant became visibly emotional upon hearing these challenging theological truths. This reaction perfectly illustrates how deeply our preconceptions about God's nature affect us — we often create a deity that matches our preferences rather than embracing the God revealed in Scripture.We dive deep into passages from Hebrews, John, and the Psalms to understand how God's throne is established on righteousness and justice. Far from the "feel-good" deity promoted in many churches today, Scripture presents a God of both compassion and consuming fire. As one participant noted, "His ways are not our ways, His thoughts higher than our thoughts."The conversation also examines how modern Christianity has transformed worship into entertainment — with theatrical altar calls, staged exorcisms, and performances that trivialize the gospel. These trends reveal how far we've strayed from reverently approaching the sovereign Lord on His terms.Whether you're wrestling with difficult theological questions or seeking a deeper understanding of God's true nature, this episode will challenge your thinking and inspire you to embrace the full counsel of Scripture. Listen now, and join us in praying that God gives clarity to all who sincerely seek Him.Support the show

20 Proverbs 26-27; 23 Isaiah 24-30; 19 Psalms 131-136; 40 Matthew 6-10