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Saturday, March 14, 2026E26: Relying on ChristIntroduction:I invite you to reflect on how you can rely on Jesus in the next steps you need to take on your Lenten journey. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 15: 4-5Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. Reflect on what it means for you personally to remain in Christ. How can you cultivate a deeper sense of connection and intimacy with Him?2. Consider areas of your life where you may have been striving in your own strength. How can you surrender those areas to Jesus and allow His power to work through you?3. Think about the fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control). Which of these fruits do you desire to see more evident in your life? Pray for God's help in cultivating these qualities.Join me daily in this sacred journey through Lent and experience the transformative power of God's grace in your life.Your Feedback Matters:I'd love to hear from you! I've created a short listener survey to learn about your experience with the podcast. It takes just a couple of minutes, and if you leave your email at the end, I'll send you a free Lenten reflection resource to guide your prayer and meditation.Take the Survey Here:https://bit.ly/bythewellpodcastsurveyOr reach me directly at:praybythewell@gmail.comSupport the Podcast:The best way to help Seasons By the Well reach more listeners is to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. Your review helps others find this community of reflection and prayer.Optional Bonus for Reviews:As a small thank-you, if you leave a review, you can receive a special bonus resource (name of resource to be added). Simply send a screenshot of your review to praybythewell@gmail.com, subject: Podcast Review, and I'll send the resource to you.Stay Connected:Follow me on Instagram @_bythewell for additional inspiration, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and daily reflections we can share together.https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/About the Podcast:Each episode of Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations offers daily reflections, guided meditations, and practical opportunities for personal growth and prayer throughout the Lenten season.

Friday, March 13, 2026E25: Embracing Eternal LifeIntroduction:I invite you to reflect on the eternal life that Jesus extends to you. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 5:24Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. What does the concept of eternal life mean to you personally?2. How does the assurance of eternal life impact your perspective on life's challenges and struggles?3. In what ways can you live more fully in the reality of eternal life, embracing the hope and joy it brings?Join me daily in this sacred journey through Lent and experience the transformative power of God's grace in your life.Your Feedback Matters:I'd love to hear from you! I've created a short listener survey to learn about your experience with the podcast. It takes just a couple of minutes, and if you leave your email at the end, I'll send you a free Lenten reflection resource to guide your prayer and meditation.Take the Survey Here:https://bit.ly/bythewellpodcastsurveyOr reach me directly at:praybythewell@gmail.comSupport the Podcast:The best way to help Seasons By the Well reach more listeners is to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. Your review helps others find this community of reflection and prayer.Optional Bonus for Reviews:As a small thank-you, if you leave a review, you can receive a special bonus resource (name of resource to be added). Simply send a screenshot of your review to praybythewell@gmail.com, subject: Podcast Review, and I'll send the resource to you.Stay Connected:Follow me on Instagram @_bythewell for additional inspiration, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and daily reflections we can share together.https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/About the Podcast:Each episode of Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations offers daily reflections, guided meditations, and practical opportunities for personal growth and prayer throughout the Lenten season.

Thursday, March 12, 2026E24: Do You Want to Be Well?Introduction:I invite you to reflect on the question Jesus posed to the man at the pool of Bethesda: "Do you want to be well?". Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 5: 6, 8Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. In what areas of your life do you feel spiritually unwell or in need of healing?2. How long have you been striving to address these areas on your own, without fully surrendering them to Jesus?3. If Jesus were to command you to rise, take up your mat, and walk, what changes would you need to make in your life? Are you ready to embrace these changes?Join me daily in this sacred journey through Lent and experience the transformative power of God's grace in your life.Your Feedback Matters:I'd love to hear from you! I've created a short listener survey to learn about your experience with the podcast. It takes just a couple of minutes, and if you leave your email at the end, I'll send you a free Lenten reflection resource to guide your prayer and meditation.Take the Survey Here:https://bit.ly/bythewellpodcastsurveyOr reach me directly at: praybythewell@gmail.comSupport the Podcast:The best way to help Seasons By the Well reach more listeners is to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. Your review helps others find this community of reflection and prayer.Optional Bonus for Reviews:As a small thank-you, if you leave a review, you can receive a special bonus resource (name of resource to be added). Simply send a screenshot of your review to praybythewell@gmail.com, subject: Podcast Review, and I'll send the resource to you.Stay Connected:Follow me on Instagram @_bythewell for additional inspiration, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and daily reflections we can share together.https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/About the Podcast:Each episode of Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations offers daily reflections, guided meditations, and practical opportunities for personal growth and prayer throughout the Lenten season.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026E23: Trusting God's PlanIntroduction:I invite you to reflect on how you can trust in God and the next steps you need to take on your Lenten journey. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 4:48Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. What is one area of your life where you struggle to trust in God's plan?2. How can you cultivate a deeper sense of faith and trust in God's timing and guidance?3. Are there any steps or decisions you have been hesitant to take because of fear or uncertainty? How can you surrender these concerns to God and move forward in faith?Join me daily in this sacred journey through Lent and experience the transformative power of God's grace in your life.Your Feedback Matters:I'd love to hear from you! I've created a short listener survey to learn about your experience with the podcast. It takes just a couple of minutes, and if you leave your email at the end, I'll send you a free Lenten reflection resource to guide your prayer and meditation.Take the Survey Here:https://bit.ly/bythewellpodcastsurveyOr reach me directly at:praybythewell@gmail.comSupport the Podcast:The best way to help Seasons By the Well reach more listeners is to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. Your review helps others find this community of reflection and prayer.Optional Bonus for Reviews:As a small thank-you, if you leave a review, you can receive a special bonus resource (name of resource to be added). Simply send a screenshot of your review to praybythewell@gmail.com, subject: Podcast Review, and I'll send the resource to you.Stay Connected:Follow me on Instagram @_bythewell for additional inspiration, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and daily reflections we can share together.https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/About the Podcast:Each episode of Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations offers daily reflections, guided meditations, and practical opportunities for personal growth and prayer throughout the Lenten season.Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Scripture Reading— John 1:29-42The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Chosen One. The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).

Tuesday, March 10, 2026E21: Opening Your EyesIntroduction:I invite you to turn to Jesus to have your eyes opened to His light. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 9:5Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. How have your eyes been opened during this time of Lent? Reflect on moments of clarity, insight, or revelation that you have experienced.2. Who has helped you open your eyes? Consider the people, experiences, or teachings that have guided you towards greater understanding and awareness.3. Who gave you the desire for light again? Think about the source of your renewed hope and faith, and how it has inspired you to seek the light of Christ.I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Scripture Reading: John 18:12-27 Because grace is the ongoing presence and empowerment of God Himself, actively working in us and through us so that we can live the life God is giving us to live. But what if, what if we turn and live in the flow of God's Grace?

3-8-26 PM "Rose again from the Dead"Scripture Reading: John 20:1-8Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 17I. For Our Righteousness A. By Overcoming Death B. By Sharing RighteousnessII. For Our Regeneration A. To New Life B. By His PowerIII. For Our Resurrection A. A Sure Resurrection B. A Blessed ResurrectionRev. Greg Lubbers

Thursday, March 5, 2026E16: Living Water at the WellIntroduction:On this Thursday of this second week of Lent, let us reflect on spiritual refreshment and eternal life, and Jesus' offer to us of eternal life. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 4: 13-14Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:For today's reflection prompts, consider the following questions:1. How do you personally experience spiritual thirst in your life? In what ways do you seek to satisfy that thirst?2. Reflect on a time when you encountered Jesus' living water in your life. How did His presence bring refreshment and renewal to your soul?3. In what areas of your life do you currently long for the satisfaction that only Jesus can provide? How can you draw closer to Him during this Lenten season to find that fulfillment?4. Consider practical ways you can incorporate the metaphor of living water into your daily life. How can you share the refreshment of Jesus' love with others?I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026E14: Embracing Trials with FaithIntroduction:I invite you to look at the trials in your life and see how they can strengthen your perseverance through faith. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 1:2-4Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:Let's reflect on trials in your own life, and how they can instill perseverance.1. Reflect on a recent trial or challenge you've faced. How did you initially respond to it? How did your faith play a role in navigating through it?2. Consider any patterns or habits you've noticed in how you handle trials. Are there areas where you could lean more on your faith and trust in God's plan?3. Think about a time when you experienced spiritual growth as a result of facing a trial. What did you learn about yourself and your relationship with God through that experience?4. Identify one specific worry or concern you're currently facing. How might you surrender it to Jesus and trust in His provision and guidance?5. Reflect on the concept of perseverance in your faith journey. What does it mean to you to "let perseverance finish its work"? How can you actively cultivate perseverance in your spiritual life?I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 3/1/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 2) Scripture Reading: John 15:1-8

Scripture Reading: John 13 1-17The Presbyterian Church of Western Springs is an inclusive Chicagoland church with a focus on community and mission. We welcome people at all stages of their faith journey to discover, grow, and serve alongside us. More information is available on our website: https://presbyws.org/Support the show

Scripture Reading: John 13:1-17 (MSG) The Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner" Let him was the place you think disqualifies you. Because the place you think makes you unusable might be the very place where he meets you with love

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 2/22/26:  “The Cost of Love" (week 1) Scripture Reading: John 11:1-44

Monday, February 23, 2026E6: Jesus is the WayIntroduction:In this sixth episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations," as Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, let us reflect today on the different ways we can follow Jesus in our daily lives.  I invite you to explore the different ways Jesus shows you the path: Scripture, example, prayer & meditation, the Holy Spirit, community, and your circumstances. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 14:6Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Let's reflect on the ways we can follow Jesus.Reflection Prompts:What ways can you follow Jesus?By reading ScriptureBy following His exampleThrough prayer and meditationThrough the Holy SpiritChurch communityCircumstances****************I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-13Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"  

Join us as we review our Missional Practices.Scripture Reading | John 20:19-23

Scripture Reading: John 9:1-41 You are God's Masterpiece

Scripture Reading: John 2:23-25Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John" 

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 2/8/26:  “Invitation to Abundant Life" (week 3) Scripture Reading: John 4:46-54; 5:1-18

Scripture Reading: John 4:46-54 Faith begins not when we add Jesus to everything else we trust--but when we finally let go of the things we've trusted instead of him.

A new sermon is available:Reverend Paul Davey's sermon for February 8, 2026.Scripture Reading - John 3:1-16

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 2/1/26:  “Invitation to Abundant Life" (week 2) Scripture Reading: John 4:1-42

Scripture Reading: John 4-6 John 6:35-40 You are enough.

Scripture Reading: John 3: 1-17 Jesus said: You want to see the Kingdom of God? You need to align yourself to be born again in me. Being drawn to Jesus. For God so love the world...That is how new life begins.

Scripture Reading: John 2:13-25 This week's invitation isn't "Go flip tables", it is: Come and see the table Jesus has set for you and me. Stop building walls where his grace has torn them down, and live like grace cost everything to God-and is free for us.

Scripture Reading: John 2:13-22Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"    

Join us as we review our Missional Practices. Scripture Reading | John 1:29-34

Sometimes in life, time runs out on the thing we were hoping for, and we're left in a state of disappointment or despair. So in today's sermon, we'll explore a powerful story where Jesus himself enters into that experience, and we'll discover why we can keep hope alive even when it feels too late. Join us as we continue our series, “When God Doesn't Make Sense.”  Scripture Reading: John 11:32-44 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-18-2026

Scripture Reading: John 2:5-11 John's invitation to open our hands to the transforming generosity of Jesus

Scripture Reading: John 2:1-12Speaker: Scott FlovinSeries: "The Gospel of John"          

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 1/4/26:  “"Try it...you'll like it!"" Scripture Reading: John 1:35-51

Scripture Reading: John 1:35-51 *Following Jesus doesn't begin with routine; it begins with a relationship *Following Jesus doesn't begin with "Come and do," it begins with "Come and See" *Following Jesus doesn't begin with a habit. It begins with a reward.

Scripture Reading: John 1:43-51Speaker: Scott FlovinSeries: "The Gospel of John"         

12-28-25 PM "If You Love Him"Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24Theme: The promise of doing greater things (verse 12) requires enabling power which is now promised in the giving of the Spirit.I. If you love him, you will keep his commandments.II. If you love him, Jesus and the Father will give you the Spirit.Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

Scripture Reading: John 1:19-34 John invites us to experience life with Jesus

12-28-25 AM "Jesus Is the Way to the Father"Scripture Reading: John 14:4-14Theme: Jesus assures his disciples that because they know him, they know theFather and the way to the Father.I. Where was Jesus going?II. Why is Jesus the way?III. Why should we believe Jesus?Rev. Ralph A. Pontier

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Scripture Reading: John 3:16Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "Advent in Four Movements"     

Today's Scripture Reading:John 7:37-4437 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”[c] 39 By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.40 On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.”41 Others said, “He is the Messiah.”Still others asked, “How can the Messiah come from Galilee? 42 Does not Scripture say that the Messiah will come from David's descendants and from Bethlehem, the town where David lived?” 43 Thus the people were divided because of Jesus. 44 Some wanted to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him.

Scripture Reading: John 1:35-42Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"        

This Fall we've been living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We've been looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this week's sermon, the conclusion to our series, we look at some of Jesus' last words to His disciples, that they would do even greater works than He had done. We talk about what it means to trust Jesus' words and how we can live surrendered to the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit.Scripture Reading: John 14:8-26

Scripture Reading: John 1:29-34Speaker: Josh PostalwaiteSeries: "The Gospel of John"       

This Fall we're living in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John as a congregation. We'll be looking at how Jesus models life for us and what is possible for a human being surrendered to God the Father and empowered by God the Holy Spirit. In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' understanding of what He came to do and how He knew what to do and what that means for us.Scripture Reading: John 5:16-30

Scripture Reading: John 1:19-28Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"      

Scripture Reading: John 1:18Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"         

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by ⁠⁠⁠Crossway,⁠⁠⁠ a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.  Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

Scripture Reading: John 1:16-17Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"        

Scripture Reading: John 1:14-15Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"       

Scripture Reading: John 1:9-13Speaker: Jim AngehrSeries: "The Gospel of John"