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‘DYING TO LIVE' Upside-Down Kingdom — Week 2 - Mark 8:34–36 OPENING PRAYER Father, some of us are holding on so tightly. We're holding onto our plans, our security, our reputation, our comfort, our control. We're trying to protect the lives we've built, and sometimes we're exhausted from trying to keep everything together. So help us hear the words of Jesus this morning. Help us hear an invitation that sounds like death, but actually leads to life. Give us the courage to loosen our grip, to trust You, and to follow Jesus wherever He leads. In Jesus' name, Amen. INTRODUCTION There is something instinctive in every one of us that says: Save yourself. Protect yourself. Look out for yourself. Build a good life. Protect what you've built. Make yourself secure. Avoid unnecessary suffering. Hold onto the people and things that matter to you. And honestly, a lot of that sounds like common sense. Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking, How can I lose my life today? We spend our lives trying to preserve it. We buy insurance for the things we're afraid of losing. We save money because we don't know what tomorrow will bring. We protect our reputation because we care what people think about us. We make plans because uncertainty makes us uncomfortable. We try to stay healthy because we know these bodies don't last forever. We build lives—and then we spend enormous amounts of energy trying to keep those lives from falling apart. And then Jesus comes along and says something that turns all of that upside down. “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” And then Jesus asks one of the most haunting questions in all of Scripture: “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” You can almost hear Jesus asking: What exactly are you trying so hard to save? Because you can spend your entire life trying to save your life...and lose it. And you can surrender your entire life to Jesus...and finally find it. That is the paradox of the Upside-Down Kingdom. You have to die... to live. THE ROAD TO THE CROSS But to really understand what Jesus is saying, we need to back up a few verses. Because Jesus doesn't just walk up to the disciples one afternoon and randomly start talking about crosses. Something has happened. Earlier in Mark 8, Jesus asks His disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” They give Him some answers. John the Baptist. Elijah. One of the prophets. But then Jesus makes the question personal: “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter gets it right. “You are the Christ.” This is the moment. Peter understands who Jesus is. He is the Messiah. He is the King. He is the One Israel has been waiting for. But Peter is about to discover something: He knows who Jesus is, but he doesn't yet understand what kind of Messiah Jesus is. Because immediately after Peter's confession, Jesus begins explaining what is going to happen. Mark tells us: “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.” And Peter doesn't like this. In fact, Peter pulls Jesus aside and rebukes Him. Think about that. Peter has just said, “You are the Christ.” And a moment later he's essentially saying: But Jesus, that's not how this is supposed to go. Messiahs don't lose. Messiahs don't suffer. Messiahs don't get rejected. Messiahs don't die. Peter wants the kingdom. He just doesn't want the cross. And I wonder how often we want the same thing. We want Jesus. We want salvation. We want forgiveness. We want peace. We want eternal life. We want the kingdom. But we'd really prefer not to have the cross. So Jesus turns to Peter and says: “Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's.” That's strong language. Because Peter is thinking the way the world thinks. Win. Protect yourself. Avoid suffering. Preserve your life. And Jesus says: That's not how My Kingdom works. And then Jesus calls the crowd together with His disciples. And now the words make sense: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Do you see it? Jesus isn't asking His disciples to walk a road He refuses to walk Himself. Jesus goes first. Before He tells us to take up our cross, He has already set His face toward His own. Before He asks us to surrender our lives, He has already determined to surrender His. Before He tells us that life comes through death, He is preparing to demonstrate it through His own death and resurrection. The road of discipleship follows the road of Jesus. And that road leads through the cross. TAKE UP YOUR CROSS We've heard the phrase “take up your cross” so many times that it can lose its force. Sometimes we use “my cross to bear” to describe almost any inconvenience. A difficult coworker. A bad back. An annoying relative. Something in life we wish were different. But that's not what the people listening to Jesus would have pictured. When Jesus said cross, they knew exactly what He meant. A cross was an instrument of Roman execution. If you saw someone carrying a cross, that person wasn't heading toward inconvenience. He wasn't heading toward personal improvement. He wasn't heading toward a difficult season. He was heading toward death. The condemned man carrying his cross had lost his claim over his own future. And Jesus takes that horrifying image and says: That's what following Me looks like. Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow Me. In other words: Your life doesn't belong to you anymore. And that may be one of the hardest truths in Christianity. Because everything around us says the opposite. It's your life. Follow your dreams. Speak your truth. Do what makes you happy. Become whoever you want to be. Put yourself first. And Jesus says: Deny yourself. Now, let's not get confused. That doesn't mean hating yourself. It doesn't mean believing you have no value. It doesn't mean neglecting legitimate needs or allowing other people to abuse you. It means something much more fundamental, it means… I am no longer the lord of my own life. Jesus is. My life is His. My money is His. My time is His. My body is His. My gifts are His. My future is His. My plans are His. My reputation is His. My comfort is His. Everything I am belongs to Christ. That's discipleship. THE LIFE WE'RE TRYING TO SAVE And this is where Jesus' next words become uncomfortable. “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it.” Because most of us are trying to save something. Maybe you're trying to save your reputation. You need people to think well of you. So you manage how people see you. You hide weakness. You avoid vulnerability. You don't admit when you're wrong. And eventually your reputation becomes a prison. Maybe you're trying to save your security. You need to know there's enough. Enough money. Enough savings. Enough certainty. Enough control over tomorrow. And prudence is good—but somewhere along the way, prudence can become fear. And fear begins making your decisions. Maybe you're trying to save your comfort. You don't want life disrupted. You don't want difficult conversations. You don't want costly obedience. You don't want to serve when it's inconvenient. And slowly comfort becomes more important than faithfulness. Maybe you're trying to save your independence. You don't want to need anybody. You certainly don't want anyone seeing you struggle. So you carry everything yourself. You refuse help. You keep people at a safe distance. And what you call independence eventually becomes isolation. Maybe you're trying to save your plans. You know how your life is supposed to go. You know what your career should look like. You know what your family should look like. You know how the next five or ten years are supposed to unfold. And then life doesn't cooperate. And suddenly you discover how tightly you were holding the blueprint. We all hold onto something. And here's the problem: The tighter you hold it, the more it begins to hold you. That's what Jesus understands. “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it.” The life spent desperately protecting itself eventually becomes a life controlled by fear. Fear of losing money. Fear of losing status. Fear of losing health. Fear of losing relationships. Fear of losing control. Fear of losing life itself. And Jesus offers another way. LOSING YOUR LIFE “But whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” Notice something important. Jesus doesn't simply say: Lose your life. There is nothing inherently Christian about loss. There is nothing inherently holy about suffering. And Jesus isn't telling us to become reckless or self-destructive. He says: “Whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” That's the center of the whole thing. Jesus. Christian self-denial isn't about becoming less of a person. It's about surrendering ownership of our lives to Christ. It's saying: Jesus, You get to decide. You get my yes before I even know what You're asking. If obedience costs me comfort, I follow You. If obedience costs me popularity, I follow You. If obedience costs me money, I follow You. If obedience means forgiving someone I'd rather resent, I follow You. If obedience means serving someone who can never repay me, I follow You. If obedience means admitting I was wrong, I follow You. If obedience means giving when I'd rather keep, I follow You. If obedience means standing faithfully when everyone around me walks another direction... I follow You. That is taking up the cross. And most of the time, it doesn't look heroic. Nobody writes books about it. Nobody applauds. Nobody posts your sacrifice on social media. Sometimes dying to yourself looks like getting up tomorrow morning and faithfully doing what Jesus has called you to do. Serving your family. Loving your spouse. Caring for someone who needs you. Forgiving an offense. Keeping your word. Giving generously. Confessing sin. Speaking truth. Showing mercy. Putting someone else's interests ahead of your own. Cross-bearing usually happens in ordinary places. But every time we say, “Not my will, Lord, but Yours,” something in us dies. Our pride dies. Our demand for control dies. Our insistence on comfort dies. Our need to have everything our way dies. And strangely enough... that's where life begins. WHAT DOES IT PROFIT A MAN? Then Jesus asks: “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?” Imagine actually succeeding at everything the world tells you matters. You get the money. You get the house. You get the position. You get the recognition. You get the body. You get the followers. You get the retirement account. You get the comfort. You get people to envy you. You win. You gain the whole world. And then Jesus asks: Now what? What if you got everything you ever wanted... but in the process became someone you never wanted to be? What if you built the perfect life... and discovered you weren't really alive? What if you protected everything... except your soul? That's the question. And Jesus isn't saying money or success or comfort or accomplishment are inherently evil. He's asking: What are they worth compared to your soul? There is no exchange rate. There is no amount of success that compensates for losing yourself. There is no earthly kingdom worth missing the Kingdom of God. And there is nothing you possess today that is worth refusing Jesus. WHAT ARE YOU HOLDING? So I want to ask you a very simple question this morning. What are you holding onto? What is the thing you find hardest to put into the hands of God? Maybe you already know. Maybe as we've been talking, it came immediately to mind. Your money. Your reputation. Your future. Your children. Your career. Your marriage. Your health. Your comfort. Your plans. Your independence. Your need to be right. Your need to be respected. Your need to be in control. What makes your fist tighten when you imagine surrendering it? Because sometimes the thing we are most afraid to surrender reveals the place where we trust God the least. And Jesus isn't standing before you demanding that you throw something valuable away. He's saying: Give it to Me. Trust Me with it. Trust Me with your future. Trust Me with your family. Trust Me with your reputation. Trust Me with your security. Trust Me with the life you've worked so hard to build. Because the Christian life is lived with open hands. Not because nothing matters. But because everything belongs to Him. LEARNING TO LET GO And surrender usually isn't a single dramatic moment. Most of us will have to learn it over and over again. So maybe this week begins very simply. Name what you're holding. Be honest before God. Lord, this is the thing I don't want to surrender. Then ask yourself: What is holding onto this doing to me? Is it making me afraid? Angry? Anxious? Controlling? Jealous? Exhausted? Is my attempt to protect this thing actually keeping me from following Jesus? And then bring it to God. Maybe your prayer isn't eloquent. Maybe it's simply: “Lord, I don't know how to let this go. Part of me doesn't even want to. But I want to trust You more than I trust myself. So help me open my hands.” And then take one step of obedience. Not because you feel fearless. But because you trust Christ. Maybe you need to forgive someone. Maybe you need to apologize. Maybe you need to give. Maybe you need to serve. Maybe you need to ask for help. Maybe you need to stop pretending. Maybe you need to obey something Jesus has already made clear. Take the step. And then take another. That's discipleship. JESUS WENT FIRST But before we finish, there's something we cannot miss. Everything Jesus asks of us in this passage... He did first. Jesus denied Himself. Jesus surrendered His rights. Jesus took up the cross. Jesus gave His life. Jesus could have protected Himself. He could have walked away. He could have called down angels. Instead, He surrendered. Paul says in Philippians 2 that although Christ existed in the form of God, He did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, took the form of a servant, humbled Himself, and became obedient— even to death on a cross. Jesus lost His life. And then came Sunday. That's the part Peter couldn't yet understand in Mark 8. Jesus said the Son of Man would suffer. He would be rejected. He would be killed. And after three days He would rise again. Death would not have the final word. The cross would lead to resurrection. And that is why Jesus can ask us to follow Him. Because when Jesus tells you to die... He knows where that road leads. It leads to life. CONCLUSION We spend so much of our lives trying to save ourselves. We protect our reputation. We protect our comfort. We protect our money. We protect our plans. We protect our future. We protect the lives we've built. And Jesus stands before us and says: Give it to Me. Not because your life doesn't matter. Because it matters too much to spend it trying to save it. Jesus says: “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.” That's the Upside-Down Kingdom. The world says: Hold on. Jesus says: Let go. The world says: Protect yourself. Jesus says: Trust Me. The world says: Your life belongs to you. Jesus says: Follow Me. And maybe that's the invitation for some of us this morning. Open your hands. Stop trying to control what was never really yours to control. Stop trying to save yourself. And trust the One who gave His life to save you. Because the moment I finally say, “Jesus, my life belongs to You,” is the moment I finally begin to live. Your life in His hands is safer than your life in your own hands. That's the paradox. That's the invitation. That's the Upside-Down Kingdom. You have to die... to live. CLOSING PRAYER Father, We come before You with clenched fists. Some of us are holding onto our plans. Some are holding onto our security. Some are holding onto our reputation, our comfort, our relationships, our future. And some of us have been holding on for so long that we're exhausted. Teach us to open our hands. Teach us to trust You. Give us the courage to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. And when we're afraid to surrender, remind us that Jesus went first. He surrendered Himself. He carried the cross. He gave His life. And He rose again. Help us believe that the way of Jesus really is the way of life. And may we have the faith to say: My life is Yours. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Message Take Aways:1. The believer is called to godliness, and the Lord has granted everything we need to walk accordingly—“walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” 1 Thessalonians 2:122. The believer is to actively pursue growth in their personal walk with the Lord—“we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ” Ephesians 4:14-153. The promise of coming glory has been proclaimed in the Gospel, demonstrated by the transfiguration of Jesus Christ, and declared throughout the whole counsel of Scripture—“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.” Philippians 3:20-21

Hi, friend. I hope you're having a good day. “Do I even matter?” That's something most, probably all, of us have wondered. Maybe you don't ask the question out loud, but the choices you make or the things you pursue indicate a striving for significance. Friend, don't look at what the world says is important for the answer. Look for the answer in Scripture: “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works” (Ephesians 2:10).

Today's text contains one of the most encouraging texts of Scripture “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” Jesus had a plan before time began to save people who are less than perfect-sinners like me, sinners like you. Listen and be encouraged!

It is a subtle thing, pride. It rarely announces itself. It creeps in quietly — in the way we measure ourselves against others, in the quiet satisfaction we feel when we believe we have gotten it right, in the distance we keep from those we have decided are beneath us. And all the while, we may believe we are simply being discerning, or faithful, or righteous. But God sees the posture of the heart. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus draws a portrait of two men at prayer — and the one who goes home justified is not the one with the longer list of religious achievements. It is the one who could not even lift his eyes to heaven. The one who simply said, God, have mercy on me, a sinner. That prayer, so short and so stripped of pretense, was the one that moved the heart of God. There is a freedom that comes when we stop managing our image before the Lord and simply come as we are. When we release our grip on the comparisons, the tallying, the quiet pride in how far we have come — and return to that place of open-handed dependence. It is not a place of shame. It is the very place where grace meets us. Tonight, He is not asking for your record. He is asking for your heart. Come low. Come honest. And find, as so many have before you, that it is in that humble place where the Savior draws nearest. What You'll Take Away Discover why the most dangerous prayers are the ones that are really just conversations with ourselves You'll learn how pride blinds us to our own need for grace — even while we are in the act of worship Discover the freedom that comes from releasing self-righteousness and approaching God with open, honest humility You'll learn why the shortest, simplest prayer in Scripture — "God, have mercy on me, a sinner" — remains one of the most powerful prayers any of us can pray Discover how true humility is not self-deprecation, but a sober, grace-filled awareness of who we are before a holy God Tonight's Scripture "For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." — Luke 18:14, NIV "Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you." — Romans 12:3, NIV "There is no one righteous, not even one." — Romans 3:10, NIV Your Evening Prayer Holy God, You see what we so often hide from ourselves. Tonight we come not with a list of what we have done right, but with open hands and bowed heads. Forgive us for the moments we have measured our worth against others, or taken quiet pride in our faithfulness. Remind us that every good thing in us is a gift from You — nothing earned, nothing deserved. Meet us in this humble place. Have mercy on us, sinners that we are. And let that mercy be the ground we stand on, now and always. In Jesus' name, Amen. Want More? Continue your journey at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Aubrey Golbek and I give you a behind-the-scenes look at what God is doing in our lives now personally and professionally, how we started Joyful Health and where God is leading us. Expect candid conversation, lots of laughter, and real talk about faith and health. In This Episode We Discuss: #1 thing all Joyful Health Show episodes have in common (only God!) Burnout and redirection as working moms Where we sense God leading our health journeys through faith for the future Since we discuss AI and its role in our lives now and in the future, we want you to stay rooted in this Scripture: “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). While new technology can give us information, we want you to continually put your hope and trust in Jesus. He will guide you, counsel you, and give you the wisdom you need to make the right choices for your life, both personally and professionally. Take it from us, He will never disappoint you! We want to THANK YOU for going on this Joyful Health journey with us so far, and pray that God would bless you as we continue to submit to His will, day by day! 00:00 Welcome to the 100th Episode!05:15 Balancing Work and Family12:30 The Joyful Health Journey25:15 Understanding Sinful Nature vs. God's Design25:45 Personal Struggles and Triumphs28:26 Challenges and Motivations31:40 Training Leaders and Spreading Joy35:43 Future Trends in Health and Longevity46:40 Upcoming Projects and Devotionals Click here for the full blog post with more resources. “I really enjoyed this episode”

Real Christian women. Real fitness transformations. Find out exactly how Sharla, Sarah, Susie, and Voncelle partnered with God for transformation—and why today's the LAST chance to join Fit God's Way Live Experience before doors close tonight! Details here: ttps://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course You'll hear powerful transformaiton stories from women just like you:  Sarah, who found freedom from diets, guilt, and trying to do it alone through a Bible-based plan. Susie, who lost 8 pounds she'd been trying to shed for two years, but more importantly, renewed her mindset, her habits, and her heart by putting God first.  Voncelle, who walked/jogged over 100 miles, lost 7 pounds, dropped two dress sizes, and most importantly, started hearing from God daily and seeing herself through His eyes. And special thank you to Sharla who shared her testimonial  Friend, you don't need just another worldly plan. You need a Christ-centered, step-by-step path that strengthens your body, renews your mind, and transforms your heart — with Jesus at the center. When you join the Fit God's Way 30-Day Transformation LIVE experience, you'll get: – 25+ Bible-based video lessons –  Faith-filled, printable step-by-step guides –  Whole God-made recipes and simple workouts you can stick to –  Weekly live coaching calls with Kim — teaching, praying, and walking it out with you –  Lifetime access to all materials – Over $500 in bonuses to help you stay consistent and rooted in Christ "If today's episode spoke to your heart, and you're ready to invite God into your fitness journey, I would love to walk this out with you. Today, April 29th, is the last day to join the Fit God's Way LIVE Coaching Experience — and friend, you don't have to do this alone anymore. Come join me and a group of amazing women who are choosing to get healthy God's way. Head to kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course to grab your spot before midnight tonight. I'm praying for you, and I can't wait to see what God is going to do in your story!" Today's Scripture: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." — Romans 11:36 (NKJV) Join Fit God's Way 30-Day Transformation: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course Remember, You are Strong. Confident. HIs. Kim Dolan Leto  

The most powerful (and often overlooked) strategies for growing your online coaching business: messy action. If you're waiting for everything to be perfect before launching or making your next move, you're probably delaying your success. Embracing imperfect action can help you move faster, learn quicker, and ultimately get results in your coaching business. -Scripture- For just as the human body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works of obedience is also dead.           James 2:26   Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.                   Zachariah 4:10  Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as for working for the Lord and not for people.         Colossians 3:23    Grab Your FREEBIE ⬇️ www.simplyjenniferbrown.com   Ready for a Christian Momrepreneur Community? Join my Facebook Group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianfemaleentrepreneur  

SCRIPTURE: “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Galatians 5:5-6 By Sharon Mccarter | Southeast Regional Leader Click Here for Week 1 - Day 3 of the Devotional

686 Rejoice and Celebrate, O Gentiles, Along With His People, A Guided Christian Meditation on Romans 15:8-10 with the Recenter With Christ app  The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Romans 15 NIV 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God's truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed 9 and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;     I will sing the praises of your name.” 10 Again, it says, “Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.” AMP 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant and a minister to the circumcision (Jews) on behalf of God's truth, to confirm and verify the promises made to the fathers, 9 and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written, “Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.” 10 Again it says, “Rejoice and celebrate, O Gentiles, along with His people.” Meditation on Scripture: For people who have listened many times about God's chosen people we can get desensitized to how miraculous this is. If we are not careful we can get very comfortable with this idea such that it seems obvious. As though God had no other choice then to choose us.  Equally spiritually dangerous is to feel like we somehow pulled a fast one on God and we snuck into the sheepfold some other way than through the door.  With both these thoughts it is important for us to ponder and focus on the idea that God had no obligation to help us out of our fallen state other than the covenant He made for us, and to be clear, unless we are literally Jewish, we were not historically Gods chosen people. God decided to offer that to each of us based on His love. May we glorify Gods mercy.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod  

Dr. Brian Russell (Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies) reflects on the missional implications of the resurrection through the lens of Luke 24. Please "like", subscribe and/or share if you found this video helpful for your faith and growth in grace. Questions? Reach out to me: brian@brianrussellphd.com or www.brianrussellphd.com Check out my books: The featured resources are my two book on the missional message of Scripture: For pastors and teachers: (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE (usually 2.99 via kindle) For everyone: Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Brian Russell's Other Books: Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ  Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Scripture: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and love your neighbor as yourself.” –Luke 10:27Questions:1. How do I love God with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind?2. How am I called to love my neighbor? (Read: John 13: 34-35)3. Who is a neighbor to me this week?Scripture: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” –Matthew 6: 21Questions:1. What do I treasure most in my life? (Read Proverbs 27: 19)2. Is my treasure helping or hurting my ability to love my neighbor?Scripture: “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:10Questions:1. Everyone has unique gifts, talents, and strengths. What are yours?2. How can you share them with those around you to show them the love of Christ?Scripture: “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the scriptures and the encouragement they provide, we might have hope.”–Romans 15:41. What is something you see that brings you hope?2. How can we help others in the community feel hope?

Motherhood and business are hard work. Good work, but hard. Beyond work, our roles as moms and entrepreneurs is a ministry: a way to steward the lives God puts in our path, whether it's our children and family or the clients we're called to serve.   But as with all hard things, sometimes we need encouragement. We need to be reminded of why this work matters and how we are to persevere in times where we feel the most challenged.    My faith is an anchor in my life, and my business. I may not have the loud evangelist type of personality that is preaching to the world, but I believe there is purpose in how I show up, how I treat people and try to be a light in a dark and messy world.    Whether you are a fellow believer or you aren't, I invite you to listen to this episode because I'm confident the 7 Bible verses will have something important for you to hear.   In this episode, you'll learn about 7 truths backed by Scripture:   • The truth: You have a gift to share. The Scripture: “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." (1 Peter 4:10) • The truth: All big things start small. The Scripture: "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." (Zechariah 4:10) • The truth: It won't be easy; keep going. The Scripture: For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” (Hebrews 12:11)   • The truth: You will have doubts. The Scripture: I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13) • The truth: By caring for your clients, you are caring for God. The Scripture: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. (Colossians 3:23)   • The truth: Integrity matters. The integrity of the honest keeps them on track; the deviousness of crooks brings them to ruin. (Proverbs 11:3)   • The truth: Learning is valuable. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. (Proverbs 4:7)   Ready for private 1:1 life and business support in this season as a creative entrepreneur or coach? If you want to focus on peace and profit, I'd love to help you make it happen through mindset support and business strategy. Your first step is to apply for coaching at beckyhoschek.com/apply. There, you'll answer a few quick questions about yourself and your business. If it seems like a good fit and I'm confident I can help, I'll invite you to a Next Step Call where we'll get all of your questions about working together answered. Apply for personal, private 1:1 coaching with me at beckyhoschek.com/apply.

Why is busyness true for you during the holidays? Do you tend to focus on doing what everyone else wants to do for the holidays, but forget to consider it's causing you burnout, busyness, and stress? Learn why it isn't selfish to prioritize the things that bring you peace, joy, and beauty at Christmas, but soul care to draw closer to God's love. Learn the 4 important questions to ask yourself, to make changes in your schedule and your story, so you can heal and find peace at Christmas with Jesus. Bonnie explores the topic of people pleasing, saying no to others to say yes to God, with her special guest Jessica, who is a mom with four kids to consider practical steps to change Christmas burnout to Christmas peace. Learn: How healing the inner child in you is an important part of experiencing God's peace Why asking yourself what you want isn't selfish but soul nurturing with God How is God prompting you to prioritize what brings you peace this Christmas? Why it's important to work on your well-being, learning that God cares about your experience of the holidays. Scripture: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” - Luke 1:37 Soul Care Tips: The Power of Creating Experiences and Novelty to Lower Anxiety and Boost Your Mood LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Bonnie's FREE 4-Week Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Prioritize studying God's Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Pre-order Bonnie's new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/  Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis to find out what kind of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lesson 11 - The Scripture and Prayer Isaiah 62:6-7 4 Reasons Why You Should Pray God's Word 1. Because Jesus and Others Did Matthew 23:37-39; Job 37:16; Exodus 32:13 2. Because God is Willingly Bound by His Own Word Hebrews 6:18; Isaiah 55:11 3. Because That Way We Can Pray Boldly John 17:17 4. Because It Helps Us Stay Focused Psalm 29:11; Matthew 26:40 How to Pray Scripture Back to God 1. FIND the Scripture a. Search the Word Psalm 37:11 Watch the i. Interpretation – Do I understand it? ii. Application - How do I use it? iii. Supplication - How should I pray it? b. Observe the Word 2. WRITE the Scripture Habakkuk 2:2; Deuteronomy 6:9 3. SPEAK the Scripture Psalm 5:3 4. VIEW the Scripture Philippians 4:6 Sample Ways to Pray the Scripture ● For salvation - 1 Timothy 2:4 ● For building the church - Acts 2:47 ● For marriages - Ephesians 5:27-29 ● For children and grandchildren - Psalm 127 ● For finances - Philippians 4:19 ● For healing - Jeremiah 33:6 ● For direction - Psalm 32:8

Today's Scripture: For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. - 2 Chronicles 16:9

THE THESIS: The Party continues to demonstrate that, if you serve its will, you can do whatever you like. Should you not be a friend of The Party, you are going to be targeted with increasing intensity. THE SCRIPTURE:  “For the Lord your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awe-inspiring God, showing no partiality and taking no bribe” (Deut. 10:17). “For there is no favoritism with God” (Rom. 2:11). “There is no favoritism with him (Eph. 6:9). “Now I truly understand that God doesn't show favoritism” (Acts 10:34). THE NEWS: [AUDIO] - @julie_kelly2's Full Opening Remarks About The Horrible Treatment Of January 6th Protestors At The House Judiciary Committee Hearing: "It appears however that the DC Jail for January 6th protestors is more of a political prison for Americans who protested Joe Biden's election." - Senior writer  @theamgreatness, January 6 truth seeker—book here: Ashli Babbitt Pleaded With Police to Call for Backup Moments Before She Was Shot and Killed; Trump supporter jumped up and down, waved hands in frustration at motionless officers: "Call...help! THE MONOLOGUE: HUH … THE MOCKINGBIRDS STILL CALL IT “THE BIG LIE … “ UNLESS IT'S THE PEOPLE WHO RUN BIDEN SAYING IT. [AUDIO] - The View co-host Ana Navarro presses Jen Psaki with an unhinged conspiracy theory that the results of the 2022 midterms will not be free, fair, and legitimate. "So without reforms, why should voters have faith in the legitimacy of the next election?" THE LISTENERS: Todd, You have seemed more angry and emotional yesterday and today's 1st hour. You even noticed it yourself today. I also heard you say that God could be fat, skinny, wack teeth, etc. AHHH, what? God our Father, is perfect, period. The Lord our God, - as the perfect person, perfect God, perfect everything. He has no flaws! So if he is perfect and has no flaws, why would he show himself as fat and bad teeth? When he was here on earth, he was in a perfect human body. The one main reason we look UP to God our father is because he is not like us. We are flawed, not Him. Here are some of his attributes. Phil 4:8. - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. And this is a small list there are more listings of God's attributes in the bible. But this is a nice list of God my Father. HE is not fat, or skinny with bad teeth.   I'll be praying for you brother. -tom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family sat down at the table, and dad asked his young son to “say grace” over the meal. While the family waited, the little boy quickly eyed every dish which his mother had prepared; then he bowed his head and prayed, “Lord, I don't like the look of it, but thank you — I'll eat it anyway.” amen. People could say something similar to the Apostle: “Look at your life, Paul. I don't like the looks of it. What has following Jesus gotten you, other than trials, troubles, and tribulations? You speak of victory, but I see no light at the end of your tunnel — all I see is the grave. Where, Paul, is your victory?” (put on one slide. I will not be elaborating) 1. Trials 2. Troubled 3. Tribulation Hebrews 12:18-29 Peter alludes to this judgment in 1 Peter 4:17: “For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?” Divine shaking separates the shakable from the unshakable. 1 John 2:17 states, “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” Divine shaking intends to bring to an end the worldly system to bring about the kingdom rule of Christ. THE WORD OF GOD CANNOT BE SHAKEN Mark 13:31 quotes Jesus as saying, ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.' And Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:25 that ‘… the word of the Lord stands forever.' God's Word, like Himself, is not created. It will remain forever. It is unchangeable. We may try to change and manipulate it – but in the end, we will discover that our efforts were in vain. It cannot be shaken! The Bible is living and powerful, and eternal. Each time we read the Bible, we may be sure of: three unshakable things:• ITS POWER CANNOT BE SHAKEN. • Hebrews 4:12 says this about Scripture – ‘For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.' • The word of God has power to convict, to convert, to cleanse, to comfort, and to counsel – and its power will never alter. • ITS PROMISES CANNOT BE SHAKEN. • It has been estimated that there are over 30,000 promises in God's word – ranging from promises that God will never leave or forsake us, to pledges of holy and righteous judgment. • And He will remain faithful to them all – for the God of truth and faithfulness has made these promises. • ITS PROPHECIES CANNOT BE SHAKEN. • Many of the Bibles prophecies have already been literally fulfilled and the prophecies that await fulfilment will also one day be literally fulfilled. We serve an unchanging God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

In this episode, Chris Rives, Jeremy Meyer and Geoff Van De Merwe discuss Geoff's participation in the re|engage program at Grace church and the life change that took place in his marriage, family, and walk with the Lord. Share, listen and then discuss the Episode 9 Study Questions (https://bit.ly/2WOauJZ) in a one on one conversation or with a group of men. APPLICATION What are some ways you have seen God work in your life through participation in re|engage, Re:Gen, a Men's Roundtable study, or another ministry area of the church? What is one thing you learned about yourself through this process? What did you learn about God? When did you first realize your need for God? What changes took place in your life after you made this decision? What evidence do you see in your life of how God is changing you and stretching you? How can you be “deliberate in your steps?” What would this look like on a practical level? KEY POINTS Geoff and his wife began attending Grace Church with the hopes of helping their children and providing a positive environment for them. While not believers themselves, they had seen the benefit Grace Forge ministry had in their oldest son's life and they wanted to get their family plugged into a church. They heard about the re|engage ministry on their first visit and decided to attend the following week. With their marriage in crisis, they were instantly met with compassion and acceptance. Their current ways of thinking and relating to one another were challenged and they began to break down walls of resentment and anger. Through their experience in re|engage, Geoff and his wife, Emily, also became aware of their need for God and made the decision to begin a personal relationship with Christ. Up until this point, Geoff had seen Jesus as a good man and teacher. He was now able to see Jesus as His Savior and take steps to depend on God and release control. This decision spurred Geoff to begin reading his Bible, talking to God on a regular basis, and taking small steps to restore his relationship with his wife and reconnect with his family. The combination of participating in re|engage and deciding to follow Christ led to tremendous life change. Geoff was able to lay down his anger and release the turmoil he had been keeping inside. He learned about the concept of “staying in your circle,” a principle discussed in re|engage, and began taking responsibility rather than blaming his wife for the problems in their marriage. As he and his wife began to function as one unit, with God in the center, they began talking more and fighting less. They were able to use this energy to pour into their children's lives and into their relationship. Geoff saw his marriage and family transformed. Geoff's story reveals the importance of being deliberate in our decision making and the way we lead our lives. By avoiding passivity, depending on God, and seeking what God would have us to do in every situation, we can move towards the abundant life God has for us. SCRIPTURE For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34 (ESV) We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about the re|engage ministry at Grace Church by visiting: gracechurchsc.org/connect/pastoral-care/re-engage Unoffendable Book: LINK Have questions? Email us at: menofgrace@gracechurchsc.org

Today's Scripture: For he did not remember to show kindness,    but pursued the poor and needy    and the brokenhearted, to put them to death.17 He loved to curse; let curses come[b] from him!18 He clothed himself with cursing as his coat;    may it soak The post Psalm 109:16-31 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.

“God reveals Himself in strange places and at unexpected seasons.” For instance, He once revealed Himself in a stable. God is not irresponsible and arbitrary in what He does, His actions are always consistent with His nature, which is holy, just, wise, and loving. Scripture: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…. Ephesians 2:10

“God reveals Himself in strange places and at unexpected seasons.” For instance, He once revealed Himself in a stable. God is not irresponsible and arbitrary in what He does, His actions are always consistent with His nature, which is holy, just, wise, and loving. Scripture: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…. Ephesians 2:10

“God reveals Himself in strange places and at unexpected seasons.” For instance, He once revealed Himself in a stable. God is not irresponsible and arbitrary in what He does, His actions are always consistent with His nature, which is holy, just, wise, and loving. Scripture: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…. Ephesians 2:10

“God reveals Himself in strange places and at unexpected seasons.” For instance, He once revealed Himself in a stable. God is not irresponsible and arbitrary in what He does, His actions are always consistent with His nature, which is holy, just, wise, and loving. Scripture: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works…. Ephesians 2:10

How should we read the Old Testament? Is there only one valid interpretation or a plurality of interpretations? If the latter, then how do we maintain intellectual humility and find valid methods for addressing the texts of Scripture? For a first-ever joint episode with the Center for Hebraic Thought, Dru talks to Dr. Jaco Gericke of North-West University, South Africa about his journey to philosophical theology, and some of his current research, particularly his recent book, A Philosophical Theology of the Old Testament: A historical, experimental, comparative and analytic perspective. Along the way, they discuss atheism, the necessity of bringing a philosophical perspective to biblical studies, developing reliable methods for reading Scripture, and even some terrible jokes.

Today’s Scripture: “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 “Then he went out about the third hour and saw others standing idle […] The post Matthew 20:1-16 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.

Bonnie explores how God invites us to vulnerability and lower stress levels through Jesus' favorite way to recharge: being out in nature, letting others in, and asking for help. *This episode was recorded before the coronavirus pandemic. We're grateful that these words of encouragement and advice are applicable more than ever. Get outside, marvel in creation, and trust that the God who cares for the birds in the air and the flowers in the field is caring for you. Stay well, friends. Scripture: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Research shows that spending time with people in real life instead of social media makes people happier and renews vitality. Take a digital break. Choose a real experience. Links + Resources in This Episode: Bonnie's Soul Care Package: http://urlme.cc/aLlB Bonnie's book, Whispers of Rest: http://urlme.cc/5n4o Sign up for Bonnie's Weekly Wellness Beloved Newsletter: http://urlme.cc/Zod9 Find Bonnie on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

210 Jesus Understands our Temptation A Guided Christian Meditation on Hebrews 4:14-16 I'm Chaplain Jared and I work as a hospice chaplain and an ICU chaplain, my purpose in making this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and to be more open for your heart to be changed by the Spirit of God. By using centuries old form of Christian Meditation named Lectio Divina: Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to contacting God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Bible verses for Meditation: Hebrews 4 NIV 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. NABRE 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. 16 So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help Meditation on Scripture: For many Christians this Wed was Ash Wed and this week began a period of 40 days of fasting called lent. In episode 75 I covered the beggining verses of Matthew 4 which is the temptation of Jesus which you may enjoy this week. This week’s scripture is in reference to the experience Jesus has while on earth, living life as a man. Jesus understands what temptation is like. He understands what it is like to give up the necessities of life. Sometimes our greatest sin is when we get consumed with desires that we feel overcome us, but this scripture gives us hope. Our experience with temptation does not need to drive us into the ground in shame, rather our understanding of how Jesus understands this human experience can give us hope in His ability to help us overcome sin. During the weeks that lead up to Easter we can be mindful of this tension. We can observe our temptation within ourselves and plead with God to help us transform on a trajectory similar to His Son. We can approach the throne of grace confidently and as we attempt to overcome temptation and sin we can receive timely help if we consistently approach God in love and humility. As Jesus said, man will not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. In your efforts to reduce your submission to sin and focus on the Sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus this season, keep the faith. Each time your heart feels discouraged, may it be lifted. Each time you think that you are too far gone or that you have done too much for God to forgive, remember his understanding and his desire for you to keep drawing ever nearer and abandoning sin. Use this time of prayer and fasting as a way to stay connected with Him in the middle of the tumultuous times so when we arrive at the gate he will invite us to enter into his presence because we have spent a life of trying to follow, although in a flawed way. Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling being patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates: Final Question: How does knowing that Jesus was tempted as we are help you to relate to God? Final Thought: God has an overwhelming desire to help us overcome the natural effects of sin while helping us to develop and embrace his spirit of Grace. Fatih in God is also trusting in His process to transform us. Fortunately or unfortunately this includes a lot of trial and error as we attempt to clearly discern the will of the Lord then struggle against our rebellious natures to return each time we go astray. I firmly believe that it is important for us to take accountability for our sin while also not being bowled over by shame. Allow the peace of our understanding God to enter your heart as you attempt to give up sin in your life. That is what the Easter season is all about. Trust in new beginnings. Trust in an all powerful risen God that has power to transform you and I into His image. FIND ME ON: Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com App Store App: Recenter with Christ Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/ChristianMeditationPodcast Youtube.com/ChristianMeditaitonPodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod  

We so badly want to care for the people around us, yet we often are doing this out of a place of exhaustion ourselves. Yet, caring for ourself can bring feelings of guilt as we think it's selfish. Is it? We're talking about self care today and would love for you to join us! The blog post featured in this episode can be found here. Takeaway: We can run to God when we're overwhelmed. Scripture: For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory. (Deuteronomy 20:4) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awifelikeme/message

REPLAY!!! Scripture: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:13-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ "Self-love means just that, love yourself! But, what does that look like? Self-love looks like how you love on your children, on your husband, or your family. It means you are kind to yourself, you do things that make you feel good, you spend time with yourself and you invest in yourself." -Excerpt from e-book The 6 Self-Care Essentials written by Shannon LeVan. Grab your copy at https://shannonlevan.com/product/self-care-essential-e-book/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfcaresaturdays/support

Today as we continue to focus on Salvation, my goal is to share with you from Scripture as simply as I can that everyone needs salvation, all can be saved and how to be saved. Listen to the podcast: Scripture “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23 […]

What relation does the study of archeology have with the Bible? How does archeology help us have confidence in what is written in the Scripture? For the month of January we are going to be discussing different archeological artifacts that confirm the historical accuracy of the Bible. Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2018/12/04/new-science-suggests-biblical-city-of-sodom-was-smote-by-an-exploding-meteor/#2090b3375c67 Biblical Archeology article: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/where-is-sodom/ If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com