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Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet, used biblical themes to persuade believers in Jesus to abolish slavery. Born around 1753 in western Africa, Wheatley was sold to a slave trader at only seven years of age. Quicky distinguishing herself as a remarkable student, she finally secured her emancipation in 1773. In her poems and correspondence, Wheatley pressed her readers to embrace the Scriptural affirmation of the equality of all people. She wrote, “In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; It is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance; and . . . the same Principle lives in us.” Equality before God is a truth emphasized by Paul when he wrote, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ” (Galatians 3:28). Because we’re “all children of God through faith” (v. 26), differences such as race, ethnicity, gender, or social status shouldn’t lead to discrimination in the church. Even as equal recipients of God’s love, we still struggle to live out this principle. But Scripture teaches that diverse peoples united through faith in Christ best reflects God’s heart and is His plan for life in eternity. That reality can help us to celebrate the diversity in our communities of faith now.

 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty. He received honour and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.' We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1.12-21, NIV)

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Join Pastor Balla for today's Lutheran daily devotion from Ecclesiastes 8:1–5, titled “The Wisdom of Obedience.” In this powerful reflection, we explore the biblical call to honor authority, rooted in the Fourth Commandment and grounded in God's divine order. Solomon teaches that “a man's wisdom makes his face shine”—true wisdom softens the heart and leads to humble obedience. Far from blind submission, Christian obedience flows from faith in God's providence, recognizing that all authority is established by Him (Romans 13:1). As citizens of both the civil realm and Christ's eternal kingdom, we are called to discernment, patience, and faithful service. Learn how Christ's perfect obedience unto death becomes our strength and example. Perfect for those seeking solid, confessional devotions rooted in Scripture and Lutheran doctrine. Strengthen your walk with Christ through wisdom, humility, and faithful obedience.

In this week's episode, Dennis Jernigan shares the story behind his song,  “Breathe” from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1." That mp3 is available at https://www.dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=24&p=2353 The lyrics can be found below. You can join Dennis and the people of All In All Church for live-stream worship on the first Wednesday evening of each month. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/therealdennisjernigan at 7 PM CST. Mark it in your calendar. Worship with All in All Church - First Wednesday of each month. Daily Devotions for Kingdom Seekers, Vol. 3 is available at https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Devotions-Kingdom-Seekers-Vol-ebook/dp/B081K8TZLX Check out my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/DennisJernigan and read through the various tiers of support and discover the myriad of benefits you will receive based on the level of support you choose. If you're willing, go ahead and sign up! You will find the show notes and lyrics below: Welcome to The Dennis Jernigan Podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to help you find healing for your wounds; find hope in your despair; find intimacy in your loneliness; find refuge from the storms of life; Basically, to help you find a deeper walk with Jesus. There is one thing I know after having lived all these years: God wastes nothing. Not our sorrows. Not our wounds. Not even our failures. Hey there, I'm Dennis Jernigan, your host, and I'm excited to unveil the story behind my song, “Breathe” from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1. As I shared last week, in the year 2010,  I felt led to embark on something I had never experienced in my life…a forty day fast. Always marveling at those who had accomplished such a feat…marveling at, while at the same time,  considering those who had completed a forty-day fast somewhere between ‘hero' and ‘eccentric'…I woke one day feeling compelled to begin my own journey of a forty-day fast. Little did I know that God would speak to me in such profound ways and so radically re-order my life in the process. Having just gone through 3 years of grief and sorrow at the loss of relationship with several friends…reeling from the dramatic downturn of our economy…recognizing the lonely place I found myself due to the call to declare to the world my freedom from same sex attraction…major surgery…another daughter marrying and moving literally to the other side of the earth…coming to grips with how different and removed I was from the ‘normal/mainstream' Christian music scene…I woke that day knowing I needed a change…needed to reboot my system in every way – mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. From May 3 until June 11 I consumed only water and fruit and vegetable juice losing 40 pounds in the process. While the weight loss helped get my body back on track after the surgery, the re-focusing of my mind, emotions, and spirit on the things of the Lord began to get my entire being back on track. I began each day meditating on either Psalm 40 or Isaiah 40. With each day's meditation the Lord saw fit to give me a song…which I recorded immediately after receiving it. The forty songs in these four volumes are the culmination of a 40-day journey of self-rediscovery. My vision for these collections is that you would use them as devotional meditations in your personal daily spiritual walk of intimacy with Christ. We have made the lyrics available to you on this web site along with the Scriptural reference on which I meditated. Use this as a guide to help you rediscover a deeper awareness of your identity in Christ or to uncover new hidden treasures concerning your relationship with the King. Should you decide to set out on your own fast, I strongly encourage you to get the book Consumed:40 Days of Fasting, Repentance & Rebirth by Dean Briggs. You will be greatly encouraged and strengthened in your soul as Dean leads you through a healthy, Christ-centered approach to a spiritual fast. Today I am sharing the story behind the song, Breathe, which came to me on May 4, 2010 or day 2 of my 40 Day Fast, as I meditated on Psalm 40:1 which says, “I waited patiently for the LORD” along with Matthew 6:17-18 in the NIV, which says, “But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” At this point in my fasting journey, I felt it was important to take heed of the Matthew 6 instructions as I continued to wait on the Lord for whatever he might have for me. I continued with my daily physical workouts. Continued with my daily focus on my music ministry. I continued with my duties toward my family and toward my marriage. I carried on with my duties at our local church body. In other words, the only ones who knew I was really fasting were my wife, my children, and a few close friends. The fast was not about stroking my pride or inflating my ego. It was about whatever the Lord wanted me to gain from Him concerning not only my life but those to whom I ministered to as well. I woke that day feeling a deep sense of hunger, both physically and spiritually, and with a deep anticipation of what the Lord would speak to me or reveal to me that day. As the first words of the first verse reveal, I did not even know what I needed other than I knew I needed Jesus first and foremost to be the Lord of every area of my life and existence. The more I thought on these things, the more I related my need to physically breath in order to keep existing. This, in turn, had a direct correlation with my need to breathe in all the Holy Spirit had for me. At that point, the song began to flow out of me. I had physical hunger. This reminded me of my spiritual hunger. I was thirsty and this reminded me of my thirst for God's presence in my life. It reminded me of just how bound up in sin I had once been and of how many more lies of the enemy I had still been believing. It became apparent that I had a great void in my heart that only my heavenly Father could fill. It became very apparent that I had been wondering in the desert for quite some time and I needed the refreshing rain of God's presence to drench my soul. Those 40 days proved to be very healing to my body and to my soul and I must add this: since I have been struggling with Parkinson's, the Lord has brought these songs back to my mind and I find myself, once again, having to still and quiet my own soul - especially since my body is in perpetual motion due to the tremors caused by this disease. It is as if I'm learning an even deeper stilling of my soul even as my body ails and refuses to cooperate. Just do what I do. Just take a few minutes. Get alone with the Lord if possible and make this your heart's cry for today: I waited patiently for the LORD… Psalm 40:1a NASB Let's just do that. Let's just sit here a while and patiently wait for the Lord. He is here whether you feel Him or not. He is just here. SONG What I found on day two of my fast was my great need for intimacy with the Father. My soul longs to just feel Him breathe on me; aches for just a drop of the rain of His presence; yearns to have the chains of the enemy's lies broken from my mind; and now that I battle Parkinson's, I recognize how much more I need Him to set me free from the cares and fears  of this world; that in Him I find that even in the midst of a life-altering sickness, in His presence I have room to breathe. Let's be as those who wait on the Lord this week; among those who find room to breathe even in the midst of our circumstances; room to breathe in our our sorrows; room to breathe even in our fears; room to breathe even when bombarded by the enemy and his lies. Let's just wait on the Lord. Let us learn the art of lingering with Him. It's time well spent. Thank you so much for joining me here on The Dennis Jernigan Podcast! For further insights into my journey, music, and more, visit dennisjernigan.com. Stay connected by following me on Facebook, Instagram, and find my music on most major streaming services. To help with the ongoing creation of this podcast, would you consider becoming a member of my team? If so, just go to www.patreon.com/dennisjernigan to find out more!  If you're wanting the mp3 version of the song “Breathe" from the studio album "Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1," simply head to the store at dennisjernigan.com or, again, on most major streaming services. You can also find a very amazing version of this song on my album “Days of Awe.” Check them both out and let me hear from you which version you prefer. If you get nothing else from today's podcast, get this: the constant undercurrent of God's love is the place we must choose to wait on Him. God loves you and He is patiently waiting to meet with you. Can you spare a little time today, tomorrow and the next to wait on him? I guarantee it will be worth the wait. Now go and be who your heavenly Father says you are. Breathe Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan Received on May 4, 2010 Psalm 40:1b; Matthew 6:18 ©2010 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc./Dennis Jernigan Verse One I don't even know what I need All that I know is that I need You The hunger and thirst of my heart? All that I know is I need You Like a child needs a Father I need You Like a desert needs the water I need You Chorus Lean so close that I feel You breathe Lean so close You quench this thirst in me Lean so close You loose these chains in me Set me free… So I can breathe… Verse Two The world has grown so dark I can't see Reminding me just how much that I need You Much more than the air that I breathe All that I know is I need You Like a child needs a Father I need You Like a desert needs the water I need You Chorus Lean so close that I feel You breathe Lean so close You quench this thirst in me Lean so close You loose these chains in me Set me free… So I can breathe…  

Message regarding the LORD GOD's discernement of us as believers is a necessity in assisting us with the development of godly character and our divine judgment (vendication).  Scriptural reference:  Psalms 26:1-8

This weekend we celebrate Pentecost, which is the fulfillment of the Savior's promise to send the Holy Spirit who would enable the followers of Jesus to serve as His witnesses. How fitting then, that we also incorporate Mission Festival.  The hymns this weekend will all have themes related to our Christian mission as evangelists and witnesses of Jesus. One of those will be the English hymn, Lift High the Cross (WS 769). This is a very simple hymn, appropriate for teaching our children, but which also communicates the simplicity of the message of Christianity and the work that the Lord has given to His church on earth.  While the name "Jesus" is never used in this hymn, He is described in various ways, as our "Captain," our "King victorious," the "Christ," the "Son of God," and "the Crucified." The hymn point to the cross as the summary and symbol of the Christian faith, and the means by which God accomplished mankind's salvation through Jesus. This is the banner that communicates what joins us together as Christians and what we motivates us as soldiers of Christ. There is also a theme of "victory" and "triumph" in this hymn. The cross is the symbol of Christ's victory over sin and death for sinners, just as the Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:57: "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Join us in our study of this hymn and its writer, and as we learn more about the Scriptural foundation and meaning of our hymns so that our use of them would be more beneficial as we gather in worship and use this hymn of praise. May the LORD bless your witness of Him as the Savior of all the world this weekend, and always!

God promised in multiple passages to scatter the House of Israel, the so-called Lost Tribes, and plant them in a place of their own.  This place is not modern-day Israel.  Scriptural and secular records point to where these tribes were moved and who they became.  This message is to be continued. VF-2067 Scripture: 2Samuel 7:10 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

If you feel weighed down by guilt or shame, there is hope for you. Barbara Rainey explains the solution found only in Jesus.Barbara Rainey invites us to reflect on the parts of ourselves we've always wished were different, sharing openly about her own lifelong struggle with shyness. Through storytelling—from childhood memories to passages in C.S. Lewis's Narnia—and a deep dive into John 9, Barbara reminds us that God doesn't make mistakes with our design or our past. Even the things we might view as handicaps, she says, can be purposed for God's glory. Join Barbara and host Michelle as they explore what it means to find confidence and healing through Jesus, the Son—who is, indeed, enough for every painful chapter in our story.Timestamps00:00 "Narnia Storytime"06:09 "The Paradox of a Good God"07:17 "God's Sufficiency for Your Past"12:29 "Jesus' Initiative and Compassion"15:45 Born with a Shy Nature18:06 "Embrace Your God-Given Traits"20:07 "Barbara Rainey Podcast Outro"Key Topics1. Introduction: Struggles with Our Insecurities and Personality TraitsBarbara Rainey poses a reflective question about what personal traits listeners wish they didn't have.Michelle introduces Barbara's own struggle with shyness.Establishing a theme of personal dissatisfaction with innate characteristics.2. Assurance of God's Purpose and No Mistakes in CreationBarbara asserts that God doesn't make mistakes in our design or life circumstances.She affirms that, even if we never understand why we're made a certain way, we can trust God's intentions.3. The Search for Satisfaction and God as the Ultimate SourceMichelle discusses universal longings and the tendency to search for fulfillment in things apart from God.Introduction to the idea that God—Father, Son, and Spirit—is sufficient for every need.4. Literary Reflection: Excerpt from The Chronicles of NarniaBarbara reads a passage from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”The children's discovery of Narnia and initial encounter with Mr. Beaver.The children ask about Aslan and learn He is both powerful and not “safe,” but fundamentally good.Drawing parallels between Aslan and God: Good, not always “safe,” mysterious in His ways.5. Wrestling with Wanting a Predictable and Safe GodBarbara shares her own desire for a God she can understand and predict.Insights on learning to accept God's goodness even when His ways are beyond comprehension.Introduction of the theme: “God is enough for our past, present, and future.”6. Focus on God the Son: Jesus is Enough for Our PastPlan to examine three aspects: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; today focusing on the Son.Context-setting for the selected scripture:The significance of the word “believe” in the Book of John.Exploration of belief as a feminine noun in Greek, and its relational implications (e.g., women's faith at the tomb).Scriptural context for John 9:Story takes place midway through Jesus' ministry, during the Festival of Lights (Hanukkah).7. The Story of the Man Born Blind: John 9Jesus notices the blind man, highlighting divine initiative.Consideration of the man's lifelong dependence, potential for isolation, and feelings of hopelessness.Disciples' question about the source of the man's blindness reflects human desire to find blame and maintain control.Jesus' response: blindness is not a result of sin, but an opportunity for the works of God to be displayed.8. Theological Implications: God's Sovereignty and Human StruggleReference to Exodus 4:11: God as creator of all abilities and disabilities.Wrestling with the discomfort that God can allow suffering or hardship for His purposes.God's higher plans may involve temporary or lifelong struggles to display His glory.9. Personal Application: Identifying Our Own “Handicaps”Barbara shares her own story of lifelong shyness and feeling different.Listeners are prompted to identify and reflect on their own “handicaps” or lifelong struggles.Sharing experiences of feeling like a mistake within one's family or community.Encouragement to see personal struggles as purposeful in God's plan.10. Conclusion: Believing God's Good Purposes in Our StoriesReflection on the blind man's faith and response to Jesus.Posing a question to listeners: Will you trust God's purpose and believe, like the man born blind?Michelle's summary: It takes faith to believe that Jesus is enough for our past and that God is wise in all He allows.11. Closing and Next Episode TeaserMention of resources (Barbara's Substack and epic poem “The Wonder of the Word”).Preview of part two: “God the Father is enough for our present.”

Long before devotion to the Sacred Heart was formalized, a few mystics were already listening—already burning.In this episode, we explore the mystical beginnings of Sacred Heart devotion through the lives and visions of three extraordinary women:— St. Lutgardis, the first to exchange hearts with Christ.— St. Gertrude the Great, who heard the heart of Jesus like a harp singing divine music.— St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, who brought the devotion into the heart of the Church during a time of spiritual coldness.We'll trace the Scriptural roots of the Sacred Heart, its emergence during times of crisis, and the spiritual invitation these mystics offer us today: to enter the burning heart of Christ, and mirror it in the world.If you've ever felt drawn to divine love, bridal mysticism, or the deeper meaning of Catholic devotion—this episode is for you.

When the city in Revelation 16:19-20 is divided into three parts, can you highlight each part? Does the reference to "binding" and "loosing" in Matthew 18:18 indicate that we have authority over the powers of darkness? How should I deal with someone who procrastinates a lot? Since flesh and blood cannot enter the kingdom of God, does that mean our resurrection bodies will not be physical? What is post-millennialism, and is it Scriptural? Can a person work obeah or witchcraft successfully on someone, whether for good or bad? Is war ever just? How can we respond to abortionists, who claim the baby in the womb is not really human until born? Should a Christian be a part of the Masonic lodge? Is there a commandment in the Bible against smoking? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

You're Not Harsh for Having Discernment Summary: Discernment isn't harsh—it's holy. This episode is for the one who's been labeled too much or too guarded. We'll explore what Scripture says about wisdom, how to know when your caution is actually protection, and why guarding your heart is deeply biblical. Key Points: Why discernment is a form of love and maturity (Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 5:14) The difference between walls and wisdom A personal story about trusting your gut and grieving misalignment Scriptural encouragement for boundaries that honor God A prayer for peace and relational clarity Stay Connected: Instagram Facebook Email

We've been programmed to blame bad things on God and resist the good things He wants to do for us. We are bucking against Scriptural truth and this message will help you end the resistance and learn to receive God's goodness.

What happens when the place meant to be a refuge becomes a source of silence—or worse, complicity—in the face of abuse? In this episode, we sit down with Diane Schnickels, certified counselor, domestic abuse advocate, and founder of Living Waters of Hope to talk honestly about domestic violence in the context of Christian faith. Together, we unpack the warning signs that distinguish abuse from everyday conflict, and explore the emotional and spiritual toll it takes on a woman's heart—especially when shame, confusion, or a sense that she somehow “deserved it” cloud the truth. We examine how a distorted interpretation of Biblical submission can deepen the trauma, keeping women trapped in harmful relationships under the guise of obedience or faithfulness. But the heart of God is not one of control or oppression. Through compassionate insight and Scriptural clarity, we point toward the hope, dignity, and freedom the Bible actually offers women walking through abuse, and how the Church can become a place of safety, healing, and truth. Connect with Diane Schnickels at Living Waters of Hope on the website, Facebook, or Instagram. Find Diane's book Oasis Bible Study - A Woman's Journey Healing from Domestic Abuse Check out Dr. Carol's article Where is God in Trauma: Jesus Message to Survivors Find out more about Dr. Carol Ministries in-person intensives - a safe place to unpack your story and experience Jesus coming into your story to bring healing and wholeness. Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can send a confidential message here.

In this week's episode, Dennis Jernigan shares the story behind his song,  “I Wait Here” from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1." That mp3 is available at https://www.dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=24&p=2353 The lyrics can be found below. You can join Dennis and the people of All In All Church for live-stream worship on the first Wednesday evening of each month. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/therealdennisjernigan at 7 PM CST. Mark it in your calendar. Worship with All in All Church - First Wednesday of each month. Daily Devotions for Kingdom Seekers, Vol. 3 is available at https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Devotions-Kingdom-Seekers-Vol-ebook/dp/B081K8TZLX Check out my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/DennisJernigan and read through the various tiers of support and discover the myriad of benefits you will receive based on the level of support you choose. If you're willing, go ahead and sign up! You will find the show notes and lyrics below: Welcome to The Dennis Jernigan Podcast, a journey towards healing, hope, intimacy, and refuge in the storms of life – basically, a guide to a deeper connection with Jesus. Through all my years, one thing stands true: God doesn't waste a thing. Not our sorrows, not our wounds, not even our failures. Hey there, I'm Dennis Jernigan, your host, and I'm excited to unveil the story behind my song, “I Wait Here” from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1. In the year 2010,  I felt led to embark on something I had never experienced in my life…a forty day fast. Always marveling at those who had accomplished such a feat…marveling at, while at the same time,  considering those who had completed a forty-day fast somewhere between ‘hero' and ‘eccentric'…I woke one day feeling compelled to begin my own journey of a forty-day fast. Little did I know that God would speak to me in such profound ways and so radically re-order my life in the process. Having just gone through 3 years of grief and sorrow at the loss of relationship with several friends…reeling from the dramatic downturn of our economy…recognizing the lonely place I found myself due to the call to declare to the world my freedom from same sex attraction…major surgery…another daughter marrying and moving literally to the other side of the earth…coming to grips with how different and removed I was from the ‘normal/mainstream' Christian music scene…I woke that day knowing I needed a change…needed to reboot my system in every way – mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. From May 3 until June 11 I consumed only water and fruit and vegetable juice losing 40 pounds in the process. While the weight loss helped get my body back on track after the surgery, the re-focusing of my mind, emotions, and spirit on the things of the Lord began to get my entire being back on track. My good friend, Dean Briggs, sent me a new book he had just written as a guide through a forty-day fast called Consumed:40 Days of Fasting, Repentance & Rebirth. Written in the form of daily devotions, I began each day meditating on either Psalm 40 or Isaiah 40. With each day's meditation the Lord saw fit to give me a song…which I recorded immediately after receiving. The forty songs in these four volumes are the culmination of a 40-day journey of self-rediscovery. My vision for these collections is that you would use them as devotional meditations in your personal daily spiritual walk of intimacy with Christ. We have made the lyrics available to you on this web site along with the Scriptural reference on which I meditated. Use this as a guide to help you rediscover a deeper awareness of your identity in Christ or to uncover new hidden treasures concerning your relationship with the King. Should you decide to set out on your own fast, I strongly encourage you to get the book Consumed:40 Days of Fasting, Repentance & Rebirth by Dean Briggs. You will be greatly encouraged and strengthened in your soul as Dean leads you through a healthy, Christ-centered approach to a spiritual fast. Pun intended, I cannot wait for you to hear this song, I Wait Here, because it was the first song I received on the first day of my 40 Day Fast, but also that it encapsulates the importance of quieting and stilling one's soul before the Lord. Those 40 days proved to be very healing to my body and to my soul and I must add this: since I have been struggling with Parkinson's, the Lord has brought these songs back to my mind and I find myself, once again, having to still and quiet my own soul - especially since my body is in perpetual motion due to the tremors caused by this disease. It is as if I'm learning an even deeper stilling of my soul even as my body ails and refuses to cooperate. Just do what I do. Just take a few minutes. Get alone with the Lord if possible and make this your heart's cry for today: I waited patiently for the LORD… Psalm 40:1a NASB Let's just do that. Let's just sit here a while and patiently wait for the Lord. He is here whether you feel Him or not. He is just here. SONG Isaiah 40:31 says , “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Let's be as those who soar this week. Soar above our circumstances; Above our sorrows; above our fears; above the enemy and his lies. Let's just wait on the Lord. Let us learn the art of lingering with Him. It's time well spent. Thank you so much for joining me here on The Dennis Jernigan Podcast! For further insights into my journey, music, and more, visit dennisjernigan.com. Stay connected by following me on Facebook, Instagram, and find my music on most major streaming services. To help with the ongoing creation of this podcast, would you consider becoming a member of my team? If so, just go to www.patreon.com/dennisjernigan to find out more!  If you're wanting the mp3 version of the song “I Wait Here" from the studio album "Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1," simply head to the store at dennisjernigan.com or, again, on most major streaming services. If you get nothing else from today's podcast, get this: God loves you and He is patiently waiting to meet with you. Can you spare a little time today, tomorrow and the next to wait on him? I guarantee it will be worth the wait. Now go and be who your heavenly Father says you are. I Wait Here WORDS & MUSIC Dennis Jernigan May 3, 2010 Verse One 
I wait here in the quiet
 I wait here and I quiet my soul 
I wait here for You 
I wait here in the quiet
 I wait here for You Chorus
 So be still, my soul, for my God is here 
So be still, my soul, for my God is here In this quiet place I am free to hear 
Free to seek Your face
 Father, I am here

   Verse two 
I wait here in the silence 
I wait here and I silence my soul 
I wait here for You 
I wait here in the silence 
I wait here for You   Chorus
 So be still, my soul, for my God is here 
So be still, my soul, for my God is here In this quiet place I am free to hear 
Free to seek Your face
 Father, I am here

 
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The account of Jesus's ascension into heaven in the Acts of the Apostles gives us the detail that Jesus is taken up in a cloud. From a Scriptural perspective, this is a sign that Jesus is not going "up, up, and away" but rather into God. This actually the meaning of what we profess in the Nicene Creed: "He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father." Jesus goes into the realm of God, which is also heaven. As Pope Benedict taught, heaven is not a place but a person. To enter into Jesus is to enter into heaven.

Continued teaching regarding where in our life we need divine mercy and where do we get divine mercy from.  Scriptural references: Ps 85:10; 31:7; 2Sam 15:20; Ps 86:15; 5:7; 36:5; Heb 4:16

Each weekend on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Michael gives you scriptural answers for your questions about life. Join us with your Bible questions every Saturday. Learn more about resources mentioned:Chosen People Ministries free giftFEBC podcastMoody Bible CommentaryTrip to Israel with Michael, Sept 7-18, 2025 May thank you gift:Ultimate Bible Dictionary Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Kitchen Table Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/openline/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Message regarding the LORD GOD divinely discerning us as human beings for the sake of developing and establishing our divine worth.  Scriptural references: Psalms 66:8-10.  Additional supporting scriptures:  Ps 17:3; 1 Peter 1:7

SummaryIn this powerful message preached on the final night of conference, Pastor Gene Lavalley delivers an unshakable truth: “But God” changes everything.From Genesis to Revelation, scripture reveals a divine pattern—when human limitation meets divine intervention, miracles happen. Whether you're facing financial trouble, family challenges, health issues, or spiritual dryness, this sermon reminds us that our impossibilities are God's playground.

This weekend we come to the end of the Easter Season. We will also be celebrating the Lord's Supper in our service this weekend. As we do so, we will consider a communion hymn instead of an Easter hymn. There are several words that we associate with the Lord's Supper. We call it a Sacrament, which is a holy act, instituted by Christ, has an earthly element connected to God's Word, and imparts a blessing from God, namely forgiveness of sin, life and salvation. We also refer to it as Holy Communion based on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 10:16-17. Lutherans teach the Real Presence of the Lord's Supper, in contrast to the Roman Catholic teaching of Transubstantiation or the Reformed view of Representation. This is the clear teaching of Scripture based on 1 Corinthians 11:23-27, where Paul says that we receive Christ's body and His blood, but also receive with our mouths the earthly elements of bread and wine. This hymn highlights several important truths about the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. First, it reinforces what the Sacrament is. The hymnwriter states: "As Host You spread no common food, here is Your body and Your blood" (verse 1), but also "this bread and cup my lips have pressed" (verse 2). This is the Real Presence. He also tells us that the Lord's Supper is not an action of man, but of God. We receive the blessings that God gives in this Sacrament. "Where pardon, peace, and life are spent" and "You bless, and my soul is blessed" (verse 2). This blessing from God motivates us and strengthens us for lives of service to Him. "Now let me as Your guest depart... a new life may my offering be" (verse 3). Our prayer is that God would work in us through His word and sacrament to keep us in the faith until He returns on the last day, when we "as Your heavenly guest, in anthems praise You with the blessed" (verse 4). This hymn serves to remind us about why we come to the Lord's Table. It teaches us what it is. It assures us of what God offers through it. As such it encourages us to come to the Lord's Supper and receive His blessing for our eternal blessing. May the LORD bless your worship this weekend, as well as Your reception of His precious sacrament!   he Lord's Day is a term found in Revelation, which referred to Sunday. The early Christians called the first day of the week the Lord's Day, because it was on that day that the Lord had risen from the dead. He was the victor! It was now HIS day! This hymn by Julia Elliott does several creative things. First it uses the Biblical idea of light vs. darkness in each of the verses, tying this concept to three different historical events: The creation of Light, the resurrection of Jesus, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. With each verse she focuses on a different person of the Triune God. And in each verse she points out that we pray that our Triune God would continue His work of bringing light into our dark lives and world through the Gospel.  Ephesians 5:13-17 serves as part of the basis for this beautiful hymn. There Paul writes: "But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."   Join us in our study of this hymn and its writer, and as we learn more about the Scriptural foundation and meaning of our hymns so that our use of them would be more beneficial as we gather in worship and use this hymn of praise. May the LORD bless you as He enlightens you through His word this weekend!

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard goes beyond proving that the saints in heaven are aware of our prayers—he tackles the deeper question: Should we actually invoke them? Karlo answers key Protestant objections such as the absence of early Christian practices, claims of necromancy or idolatry, and the charge that saints would need to be omniscient to hear so many prayers. With Scripture, Church history, and careful reasoning, Karlo shows why invoking the saints is not only legitimate but spiritually powerful—and not a substitute for going directly to Jesus, but a biblical expression of the communion of saints. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:48 – Even if I concede that Revelation 5:8 proves the Christians in heaven are aware of our specific requests and intercede for us on account of those requests, it doesn't give us any sort of instruction to invoke them. Therefore, we shouldn't do it.   17:40 – Maybe we don't need an explicit instruction to invoke the saints. But you'd think that if it were appropriate to ask the saints to pray for us, then at least we'd have some examples of the first century Christians doing this. Since we don't, we shouldn't invoke the saints.   22:16 – But Karlo, we don't have any evidence of Christians invoking the saints' intercession for the first two hundred years plus of Christianity. The earliest evidence we have is the mid third century. Since this belief and practice is a historical accretion, we shouldn't engage in it.   28:30 – Perhaps the lack of evidence for Christians invoking the saints in the New Testament and the first two hundred years is because Christians believed it was wrong to communicate with the dead, given that Deuteronomy 18:12 forbids necromancy and calls it an “abomination to the Lord.   35:40 – Let's say I agree that the invocation of the saints isn't necromancy. But we still ought not to do it because it's idolatrous. Don't Catholics say, “we pray to the saints”? Prayer is something that we offer to God alone.   42:00 – It still seems that Catholics make “gods” out of the saints because by invoking them you're implying that they can do only what God can do—namely, know the hearts of men. 2 Chronicles 6:30 says, “God alone knows the hearts of men.   44:58 – Okay, maybe God can give some knowledge to the saints. But the amount of knowledge involved with the Catholic belief and practice would require omniscience. How could Mary hear 8 billion prayer requests, say, at the same time? She'd have to be God to do that.   48:50 – Maybe there's nothing wrong with invoking the saints in principle. But because it has led to so many abuses and violations of the Gospel that we should not do it.   52:45 – Practically speaking. Why would I invoke the saints when I can just go straight to Jesus? 

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/28/25), Hank speaks about how attempts to read modern scientific paradigms into Scriptural passages have given Christians one black eye after another.Hank also answers the following questions:Can God be in the presence of evil, as in the case of God speaking to Satan concerning Job? What is your opinion of God having counsel with angels in Job 2? Pam - Due West, SC (5:49)A friend recently passed away. He believed in God, but his deployment to Iraq changed him. Now that he is gone, is it okay to pray for God to have mercy upon his soul? Derek - Kansas City, MO (8:47)I believe homosexuality is a sin, but I take issue with how vehemently Christians are against homosexuality. Why do we treat it differently than other sins? John - Salt Lake City, UT (15:10)If what we believe determines how we live, how is it that there are atheists who live generally moral lives while denying the existence of God? Kevin - Wichita, KS (19:04)

In this Christian podcast episode, Ieshia Danielle breaks down how to exemplify the Fruit of the Spirit with scriptural backing and real-life application. Learn how to abide in Christ, serve others intentionally, and grow through biblical self-improvement by asking for and applying feedback. Rooted in Galatians 5, this faith-based personal development conversation will help you reflect God's character and walk more fully in spiritual growth.Head over to my personal YouTube channel for more ministerial videos

Click here to read the episode highlights.   The "Living with Heart" Podcast is brought to you by Chip Dodd Resources (www.chipdodd.com) and The Voice of the Heart Center (vothcenter.com). Contact Bryan Barley for coaching at bryan@vothcenter.com.    Origins of Understanding a Woman's Heart In this podcast series we have been discussing the dynamics of a woman's heart in relation to a man's heart. The content we have discussed has come from education and research; Scriptural foundations; and even more, from the 1000s of individuals and couples whom I have worked with in a therapeutic setting.   Relationships are a matter of the heart, as much and more than they are an experience of the brain: A woman experiences herself as chosen through the security the man creates for her by being a Redeemer, Protector, and Provider, in that order. She can offer her dependency to the man in an authentic way if he brings these qualities. A man experiences himself as appreciated because he has brought his whole heart to the relationship, allowing vulnerability, availability, and gentleness to lead the internal life of the relationship.  In this way, the foundational needs of belonging and mattering are met through relationship.   The connected couple can build on the foundation of security and appreciation.    This couple will experience the future together, come what may, because their connection and commitment are based in the “pain tolerance” of the heart, not the “pain intolerance” of the brain. The brain seeks pleasure; the heart tolerates the pain of love.   Super Practical “Response-Abilities” After creating a foundation for understanding the emotional and spiritual needs of the relationship, the following reality needs to be grasped: A man's primary job is “customer service”! A man is created to serve others, especially his family.    A man serves best when he does the following three actions consistently: TCB: A man needs to “take care of business.” He needs to pay the bills before the frills. He needs to attend to the place they live, and oversee the management of property and vocation. Stay on Mission: A man needs to stay focused on whatever calling, role, or position he has been assigned to fulfill. In this way, he reinforces his own self-respect and shows himself to be dependable and trustworthy. Do Not Overly Need a Woman: A man does not need to overly need a woman. He must not pressure his spouse to be his constant emotional support. He knows he needs to get his needs met from peers who have the same experiences that all true men risk experiencing. He knows what the woman cannot do for him. Click here to continue reading the episode highlights.

Considering the Scriptural case for the work of the local church.

Episode 978 (12:30) In this episode: Story of Katie; We are called by God to be people of praise; Praise God in the light and especially in the darkness; Scriptural references to praising God in the storm; Kidney stones; Epilogue on Katie and her family Image Credit: ChatGPT Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

We have all experienced or heard the conversational question that sometimes gets asked when one person is getting to know another. “So, are you religious?” The response can be a myriad of differing replies, one of which is, “Yeah, I'm a Christian.” That answer usually puts the respondent into the broad and vague category of Christianity in the 21st century. The real question is, what does it mean to be a true Christian according to the original biblical meaning? If we put aside all of the tradition, all of the preconceived notions, and all of the countless denominations, what does the Bible say it means to be a genuine and sincere disciple of Jesus? Christianity is the world's largest religion with over 2.4 billion followers, but the key question is: how many are true followers of Christ versus simply identifying as Christians? The Bible explains that genuine Christianity revolves around complete reliance on and the complete following of Jesus. It acknowledges God's plan for salvation through His son. Scriptural passages like John 3:16-17 and 1 Peter 1:18-21 highlight Jesus' role as the Redeemer who saved humanity through his sacrifice. We are "new creatures" 2 Corinthians 5:17 emphasizes that being "in Christ" makes a person a "new creature," representing transformation and renewal. This is a much bigger deal than most of us think, as it has everything to do with being guided by God's spirit for the sake of personal growth in Christ and the sacrificing of our own will and desires. True discipleship requires self-denial and cross-bearing (Luke 9:23), which demonstrates commitment beyond passive belief. This commitment was foreshadowed in predestination found in Ephesians 1:3-6, which describes how faithful Christians as a class (not predestined as individuals) were chosen before the world's foundation for a holy calling. What about our own identity as Christians? Are our thoughts, words, actions and beliefs reflecting a deep and consistent engagement with God's plan? Many may admire Jesus, yet few fully follow him in action. Galatians 3:16, 26-29 ties Christian discipleship to the Abrahamic Covenant, illustrating how a true Christian inherits the spiritual promises given to Abraham to bless all the families of the earth. Christians are also likened to a "royal priesthood" and the "bride of Christ" (1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 5:22-27). Both descriptions highlight our responsibility to serve God. Practical applications include self-sacrificing love (John 15:12-14) and mutual support within the "body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:14-20). The bottom line is that Christianity is a life of progression, sacrifice and commitment—not mere admiration.

The Book of Vayikra or Leviticus concludes with the two part torah parsha, "Behar," and "Bechukotai," (Leviticus chapters 25 through the end of the Book.) Covered first are the concepts of 'sabbath for the land,' and the "Jubilee" year, which Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa explains might be thought of as a big Reset button that has the effect of precluding a societal meltdown and depression otherwise. Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship and the Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SSM-5-23-25-Behar-Bechukotai-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash begins with a bit more background on that Scriptural reset, and what happens when it does NOT. And even though much of the parsha is directed at what happens "in the [promised] land" - and we remain in exile, as also promised - there are indications that we are again on the precipice of the multiplied curses in the latter part of the parsha, that again seem so clearly apropos. Behar-Bechukotai: "The Big Reset Lever - and What Follows" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SSM-5-23-25-Behar-Bechukotai-THE-Big-Reset-Lever-and-what-follows-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Sunday Evening Service, May 25, 2025Message: "A Scriptural Strategy for a Strong SummerPassage: 1 Peter 5:5-11Speaker: Pastor Eric Johnson

Scriptural teaching from 2 Timothy, emphasizing the importance of preaching and enduring hardships. ...

How do you break generational trauma bonds? Social media is lit with everyone talking about “generational trauma”. How do you heal? Therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie. (2:28) Questions on healing generational trauma. (20:57) Navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage risk and difficult pregnancies while caring for littles. What is the primary role of the parent? (40:55) Resources mentioned : https://joesikorra.com/ Book Recommendation “Getting Past your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy”: https://www.emdr.com/product/getting-past-your-past-take-control-of-your-life-with-self-help-techniques-from-emdr-therapy/ Joe Sikorra’s Book “The Whole World is Going Crazy-But You Don’t Have to: Scriptural and Psychological Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-World-Going-Crazy-But-Dont/dp/B0BXN9G4N7/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joe+sikorra&qid=1678737084&sr=8-3 Catholic Psychotherapy List of therapists: https://cpa.ce21.com/directory Catholic Therapists: https://catholictherapists.com/

Click here to read the episode highlights.   The "Living with Heart" Podcast is brought to you by Chip Dodd Resources (www.chipdodd.com) and The Voice of the Heart Center (vothcenter.com). Contact Bryan Barley for coaching at bryan@vothcenter.com.    Origins of Understanding a Woman's Heart In this podcast series we have been discussing the dynamics of a woman's heart in relation to a man's heart. The content we have discussed has come from education and research; Scriptural foundations; and even more, from the 1000s of individuals and couples whom I have worked with in a therapeutic setting.   Relationships are a matter of the heart, as much and more than they are an experience of the brain: A woman experiences herself as chosen through the security the man creates for her by being a Redeemer, Protector, and Provider, in that order. She can offer her dependency to the man in an authentic way if he brings these qualities. A man experiences himself as appreciated because he has brought his whole heart to the relationship, allowing vulnerability, availability, and gentleness to lead the internal life of the relationship.  In this way, the foundational needs of belonging and mattering are met through relationship.   The connected couple can build on the foundation of security and appreciation.    This couple will experience the future together, come what may, because their connection and commitment are based in the “pain tolerance” of the heart, not the “pain intolerance” of the brain. The brain seeks pleasure; the heart tolerates the pain of love.   Super Practical “Response-Abilities” After creating a foundation for understanding the emotional and spiritual needs of the relationship, the following reality needs to be grasped: A man's primary job is “customer service”! A man is created to serve others, especially his family.    A man serves best when he does the following three actions consistently: TCB: A man needs to “take care of business.” He needs to pay the bills before the frills. He needs to attend to the place they live, and oversee the management of property and vocation. Stay on Mission: A man needs to stay focused on whatever calling, role, or position he has been assigned to fulfill. In this way, he reinforces his own self-respect and shows himself to be dependable and trustworthy. Do Not Overly Need a Woman: A man does not need to overly need a woman. He must not pressure his spouse to be his constant emotional support. He knows he needs to get his needs met from peers who have the same experiences that all true men risk experiencing. He knows what the woman cannot do for him.   Click here to continue reading the episode highlights.

----more----In this message, Pastor Dan delves into the profound teachings of scriptural holiness, interwoven with the concept of discipleship, as illustrated by Jesus in the Gospel of John. We explore the majesty and significance of Jesus' words as he communicates divine sanctification and our unique identity as God's children. Learn how sanctification creates a sacred and ongoing connection with the divine, positioning us as heirs to spiritual royalty. We ponder the depths of Jesus' prayer for unity, sanctification, and the ultimate glorification of believers. Discover the distinction between positional and ongoing holiness, leading us back to the Father's loving embrace. Through insightful analogies and heartfelt reflections, embrace the process of becoming a true representative of God's holiness in the world.

What are you returning to in your home? How do you relate to others? Join Rebbetzin Candyce Hyslip of Congregation Baruch Hashem in Phoenix, Arizona, as she explores the styles of attachment that children can have to their parents with a Scriptural lens so we can each reflect on the nature of our relationships. If things are not ideal, attachments have the ability to be healed, if we seek reconciliation in a Scriptural way. Be blessed this Shabbat!Malachi 3.23-24; Daniel 12.2; Romans 12.9; Luke 14.26; Matthew 18.3; Proverbs 13.24; Isaiah 51.3Prayer Requests or send an email to info@bethhallel.orgCBH WebsiteDonateYouTube Channel

Have you had an encounter with God that has impacted and changed your life for the better, one or more experiences that have caused spiritual growth in your life? Sharing our personal spiritual experiences with others helps to encourage them that God loves them and is present and interested in our lives, ever willing to help us. - Lynette Kittle In this episode of Your Daily Prayer, Lynette Kittle invites listeners to reflect on how we can actively prepare our hearts for a deeper relationship with God. Using Acts 17:26–27 as a foundation, she offers four biblical ways to pursue spiritual growth: seeking God, reading Scripture, inviting the Holy Spirit’s teaching, and maintaining a life of prayer. If you've ever felt distant from God or longed for more personal connection with Him, this prayerful devotion offers practical encouragement and Scriptural truth to draw near and grow in faith. Topics covered: How to cultivate your heart for spiritual growth God’s desire for personal connection with us The essential role of Scripture and prayer Inviting the Holy Spirit’s guidance Encouragement for those feeling spiritually dry or distant Scripture References Acts 17:26–27 (NIV) “From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from any one of us.”

When a church finds itself without a pastor, it enters one of the most vulnerable seasons of its existence. Without clear Biblical guidance, churches often turn to worldly methods, corporate models, or emotional decisions to find their next pastor — and sadly, the results are, too often: division, discouragement, and decline.This podcast episode was born from a burden — a burden to see local churches follow the Spirit of God, not the wisdom of man, in finding God's man to lead them. I pray that the episode to follow will encourage churches to trust the Scriptures fully, honor the Lord faithfully, and experience the unity and blessing that come when we follow God's way instead of our own.This episode is all about PRACTICALITY - how to implement the Scriptural principles we discussed last week. Walk with me through 3 steps a church/pastor can take for Spirit-led succession!You can download my free book “Finding God's Man: A Biblical Approach to Pastoral Succession” at the following link: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/resources/

Conclusion of teaching on the dialogue of Prophet Habakkuk with the LORD and his rejoicing and hope that remains in the LORD, inspite of his expectation as to how the LORD should operate when it comes to HIS people.  Scriptural reference: Habakkuk 3:15-19.  Additional scriptures: Ps 77:18-20; Ex 18:10; Ps 119:120; Rom 8:28; Is 41:16; 61:10; 2Sam 22:33-34; Ps 18:32-33; Deu 32:9-13; 33:29-33; Deu 32:9-13; 33:29-33

This week, Jam and David explore Ellie's reckless and fearless nature and how it is contrasted with Dina. Even in an episode that's light on themes, this was a great discussion of Proverbial wisdom and how Christians are called to be fearless in the face of death. It's like the Scriptural themes are… in the air… Watch the episode here. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology  Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology  Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send your screenshot and mailing address to feedback@popcorntheology.com and receive 2 FREE stickers! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Welcome 00:47 - SPOILER WARNING 01:37 - Episode Summary 02:29 - Popcorn Ratings 04:44 - Theology Ratings 12:03 - Ellie is RECKLES S23:19 - Ellie is FEARLESS 31:37 - Until Next Time… #TheLastOfUs #LastOfUs #PedroPascal #BellaRamsey #KaitlynDever #HBOMax #HBO #NaughtyDog #LGBTQ #ChristianPodcasts #MoviePodcasts #MovieExplanation #MovieAnalysis #MovieReaction #MovieReview #MovieDiscussion #FilmCriticism #FilmReview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #TVDiscussion #TVReview #CharacterAnalysis #MediaLiteracy #MediaLiteracyMatters #ReformedTheology #YouAreNotAMindlessConsumer Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

In this fourth installment of The Blueprint of Becoming, we dive deep into the life-changing power of intimacy with Christ. This isn't just about knowing about God—it's about being known by Him. Tune in as we explore the transformational nature of true intimacy with Christ. Beyond surface-level faith, this conversation challenges you to examine whether you are walking in real friendship with God—or simply knowing about Him from a distance. We unpack the difference between head knowledge and heart transformation, the weight of obedience in cultivating closeness with God, and how reverence and trust form the foundation of spiritual intimacy. You'll hear reflections on the sobering realization that not everyone is a friend of God—and the grace that invites us into deeper communion with Him. Whether you've been walking with God for years or you're just beginning to seek Him for yourself, this episode invites you to go deeper—to know and be known by the only One who truly matters. Scriptural guidance:  Moses face to face with God: Exodus 33:11-16 Coming close to God: James 4:8 Obedience & Trust: Hebrews 11 Prayer: I Peter 5:6-8 Fellowship: Acts 2:42  QOTD: Do you know and are you known by God? Community Challenge: Evaluate your circle This is only Part 4 of The Blueprint of Becoming: God's Process of Spiritual Architecture. Stay until the end of the series to receive your free devotional and reflective study guide, I can't wait to share it with you guys. Subscribe for content that inspires, motivates and empowers you. Explore more at www.jazminedewees.com Shop brand merch: https://jazminedewees.com/shop/ Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode Follow & share on IG: @jd_ispeak Catch the trailer: https://youtu.be/qw1dm2X7UEU?si=tohFUC2AJA3AMYFz Follow the series: https://youtu.be/T7u7ZC-cdGo?si=ReM-q4PKl614KBA0

Are you tired and weary? Are you worn out and exhausted? In this message, Pastor Doug shares Scriptural insights to living from a place of rested strength.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond here so we can pray for you and encourage you along your journey: https://hpfc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/680887Check out the HISplace Bible Reading plan here: https://hpfc.org/bible-reading-plan/At HISplace Family Church we don't want something from you, we want something for you! By giving you open up an endless fountain of blessings that God wants to pour out to you. To give today click here: https://hpfc.org/give/Stay Connected:Website: https://hpfc.org/HISplace Family Church Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559273825317HISplace Family Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hisplacefamilychurch/#hisplacefamilychurch #hpfc #dougbartsch  #church #churchonline #battlefieldofthemind  #battlefield #Jesus #jesuschrist #churchonline #message #sermon #series #god #sharethegospel #evangelism #thegoodnews #sunday #sundayservice #christianity #religion #spiritualgrowth #spiritualtransformation #spiritualjourney #war #warwithin #spiritualwarfare #winning #win #rest #weary #tired #exhausted 

The Methodist Church has split and one side is growing fast. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany Cocker unpack the theological roots of Methodism, why nearly 5,000 churches have joined the Global Methodist movement (a fairly new denomination), and what makes this tradition so distinct in today's world. They explore the historical foundations of Methodism, the influence of John and Charles Wesley and George Whitefield, and how the movement developed across England and the American colonies.Here's What We Discussed:00:33 – The Roots of MethodismHow the term “Methodist” began as a slur, and how the Wesley brothers and George Whitefield formed a movement focused on prayer, discipline, and Scriptural devotion.03:04 – John Wesley in AmericaJohn Wesley's short-lived ministry in colonial Georgia and how his personal struggles helped shape the future of Methodism.05:58 – Charles Wesley's HymnsCharles Wesley's theological influence through music, and why his hymns remain central to Methodist worship today.10:06 – George Whitefield's Evangelistic ReachA look at Whitefield's powerful preaching ministry, which reached an estimated 80% of colonial America, and his foundational role in the Methodist revival.13:05 – United vs. Global Methodist: The Modern SplitKey reasons behind the recent division, including differing views on biblical authority and Scriptural application.17:11 – A Typical Methodist Worship ServiceWhat to expect on a Sunday in a Methodist church: a blend of liturgy, creeds, music (both hymns and contemporary), and Scripture-based preaching.20:10 – Church Leadership & Governance An overview of the Methodist church's conference-based structure, role of bishops, and lay participation in decision-making.22:05 – Wesleyan Theology & Sanctification What “Christian perfection” really means in Methodist theology, and why the emphasis on sanctification and personal salvation sets this tradition apart.Key Quote:“One of the things that sets Wesleyan theology apart is John Wesley's view on what came to be known as Christian perfection, or entire sanctification. Wesley didn't teach that Christians become sinless in this life, but that we can, through God's grace, grow into full maturity in Christ. That means being wholly devoted to God and to loving others. The deeper you go into the sanctification process, the less you're going to sin.” – Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, eamail me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check-in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Message regarding how divine wisdom developed as a result of repenting from our ungodly ways will assist us in the development of divine discernment when walking in the ways of the LORD.  Scriptural reference: Hosea 14:9

The (sometimes secret) struggle with pornography takes an emotional and spiritual toll on individuals, marriages, and families. It's a multifaceted issue that requires a multifaceted healing plan.In this episode, you'll learn:How pornography affects intimacy, identity, and trust.Tools and tactics for having conversations around this topic without fear.What to do (and not to do) the moment you discover something.Scriptural passages to turn to on pornography.Helpful LinksHave a question for Lysa, Jim, or Joel? Leave us a message, and it could be answered on one of our future podcast episodes! Start here.Download “Trust Is a Track Record: 5 Scriptural Truths To Remember God's Faithfulness" by Lysa TerKeurst here.Purchase "The Trust Journey Bundle" that includes I Want to Trust You, but I Don't by Lysa TerKeurst as well as The Trust Journey (a guided journal to use alongside I Want to Trust You, but I Don't) here.We'd like to extend a special thank-you to our sponsor for this season, Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you'll receive the “Proverbs: The Beginning of All Wisdom” study guide as our gift to you! Go to compassion.com/proverbs31 to get started!Click here to download a transcript of this episode.Want More on This Topic?Listen to "Can We Talk About the Porn-demic?" here.Listen to "Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How To Get Help" here.Watch "Red Flags We Shouldn't Ignore in Relationships" here.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Brian Jacobson, a former Protestant pastor and a convert to the Catholic faith, to unpack his incredible story and the reasons why he absolutely fell in love with the Catholic faith. From the initial realization – at an ecumenical Bible study – that him and his fellow Protestants couldn't agree on the "essentials" of the faith, Brian's journey into looking for the source and authority of Scriptural interpretation takes a number of wild twists and turns before arriving in the arms of the ancient Catholic faith. It's an amazing story and Brian is not only a passionate storyteller but a good one, at that! You can tell he spent years preaching. I truly hope you love this episode!Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Community and belonging are essential, emphasizing that love is inclusive. Individuals and the church can achieve great things when united. Scriptural engagement is encouraged, with a focus on preaching the gospel amid challenges. Pastors are reminded of their calling to preach despite pressures. Prayer is highlighted as a vital weapon in spiritual warfare, with a call for men to lead in prayer. The importance of leaving a spiritual legacy is also discussed.