Podcasts about Spirit

2 Samuel 22-23, Psalm 57

This powerful teaching with Audrey Mack addresses the vital balance between biblical knowledge and Holy Spirit vitality. Explore the four unmistakable marks of a truly Spirit-filled life—overflowing joy, fearless boldness, radical generosity, and unoffendable love—and learn how to live a supernatural life that defies worldly logic. Watch and learn more at: charisbiblecollege.org

Psalm 5, Psalm 38, Psalm 41-42

"Are we willing to turn to our Good Father and say, 'Will you strengthen me by the power of your Spirit in my innermost being, because I can't?'"— Vera SchmitzToday's episode:  You need the power of God at work in you! In this episode the Dwell sisters, Natalie and Vera, are talking about praying for God to work powerfully in us. They share their own experiences and insights of how God has worked mightily in their lives. Whether you're navigating a hectic season, trying to be perfect, battling anxiety, or simply seeking renewed strength, this episode will challenge you to stop trusting in your own efforts—and instead, receive God's power to strengthen you in your innermost being. This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16Support our show: It's really just as simple as leaving us a review!Links from today's show: Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI.Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. Support the showKEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGSWebsite: DwellDifferently.comSocials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitzNewsletter — get devotional content along with new projects!Facebook Group — join the conversation about God's Word!

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260520dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 1 Peter 4:12-14 You Are Blessed! “Wow, what a blessing!” “He’s so blessed!” “Count your blessings!” “Too blessed to be stressed!” These are ways we sometimes talk about blessings. It’s refreshing to hear people use the word “blessed” instead of “lucky.” Counting our blessings and remembering where they come from can keep us grounded and remind us to be thankful to God, who gives us all good things. However, are blessings only things we would naturally call good? The apostle Peter mentions blessings we wouldn’t normally think of as blessings. He doesn’t say, “If lots of people like you, you are blessed.” Or, “If you’ve got good health and wealth, you're blessed!” Instead, he says, “If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.” Don’t let worldly standards and perceptions tell you what it means to be blessed. The world may look at a Christian and criticize them for “outdated beliefs.” Unbelievers might call Christians “close-minded” for confessing that Jesus is the only way to eternal life. But the one who is truly blessed is the one who belongs to Jesus. Belonging to Jesus means that we do not belong to this world. It means a Christian doesn't fit into the world’s skewed ideas of what it means to be blessed. If you believe in Jesus, and the world looks at you sideways, or responds with even more hostility, let it remind you that you are blessed because you belong to Jesus. This blessing lasts beyond the rejection of the world. This world’s insults don't stick because God’s glorious blessings of forgiveness and life rest on you. Prayer: Lord, thank you for the blessings of being connected to you and the gift of your grace. Even when the world doesn’t call me blessed, make me a blessing to those around me. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

After some time away from the studio, Eric Pennington and Jeff East share personal stories that reignite their appreciation for the small and large wonders around us.Inspired by Andrew Huberman's thoughts on awe and the importance of focusing both on the minute and the vast, the hosts discuss practices that foster a deeper connection to the world.Jeff East shares the profound experience of holding his great-grandson for the first time, reflecting on the miracle of new life and the possibilities ahead. He juxtaposes this with memories of the Apollo missions and how, as a child, he gazed up at the moon knowing people stood there. These moments evoke an enduring sense of wonder that can easily be lost amid the speed and demands of modern life.The discussion delves into how our constant drive for quick answers and efficiency—exacerbated by digital culture and endless negative news—can dull our sense of awe. Eric Pennington and Jeff East challenge listeners to intentionally carve out moments for wonder, emphasizing that doing so can add richness and positivity, even amidst challenging times.Key Themes and TakeawaysThe Practice of WonderSmall to Large Perspective: Just as you might zoom in on a single leaf and then out to the entire tree, shifting your perspective can foster awe.Intentional Pausing: Carving out time to notice beauty or creativity changes your mindset and helps counter negativity in daily life.Integrating Wonder Into Routine: You don't need to give up your responsibilities; small daily moments of appreciation are enough to nourish your spirit.Breaking Through CynicismJadedness Defined: Feeling exhausted, cynical, or indifferent is often a product of overexposure or routine. The antidote is noticing and celebrating what stands out.Practice & Curiosity: Building new neural pathways for wonder requires consistency. At first, your brain may resist, but over time, finding joy and awe becomes more natural.Stories of Personal WonderNature and Creativity: Both hosts reflect on the marvels of spring, the unnoticed beauty of well-known places like Dawes Arboretum, and the creativity in music, highlighting Rush's Neil Peart as an example of seeing beyond the ordinary.Unexpected Adventure: A spontaneous trip, a quiet moment overlooking a river, or simply enjoying a quirky thrift shop—examples of how adventure and wonder are available to anyone willing to look.Navigating Life's ChallengesBeyond Control: Even in times of uncertainty or global unrest, focusing on what you can control—your awareness and appreciation—gives you agency.Time as Currency: Be mindful of how you spend your time. Even a small percentage shifted toward wonder can create meaningful change in your outlook.Practical Tips for Rekindling WonderCheck Your Attitude: Are you feeling “meh” or indifferent? Notice when this happens and gently direct attention elsewhere.Pause & Reflect: Take brief pauses to admire something beautiful, creative, or extraordinary in your immediate environment.Be Curious: Ask yourself, “What did I notice today that wasn't ‘meh'?” Even one moment counts.Persist Through Resistance: Understand that new habits take time. Your brain's initial resistance is normal.Share the Experience: Discuss moments of wonder with friends or family to reinforce positive neural pathways.Remember Your Agency: No one is too busy to notice something awe-inspiring, even in the smallest way.What sparks a sense of wonder in you?How do you intentionally integrate awe into your daily life?Have you ever brushed past something “ordinary,” only to discover it was extraordinary when you finally paid attention?In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUEhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/We hope you enjoy the podcast. Hopefully, you're tuning in on a regular basis. We'd love it if you would give us a great review on whatever platform you're listening to the podcast. It's so appreciative and helps us as we try to get more exposure for the work we do and the episodes that we publish. We're grateful to you as a listener. Secondly, our content is for educational purposes only. It's not intended by any stretch to diagnose or treat anything that may be occurring in your life or anyone else's life that you may be connected to through the podcast. And as always, we look forward to the next time that we're together. Take care.Spirit of EQMentioned in this episode:Thanks for listening to Spirit of EQThis podcast was created to be a tool to primarily help you to discover and grow your EQ. Science and our own lived experiences confirm that the better we are at managing our emotions, the better we're going to be at making decisions. Which leads to a better life. And that's something we all want. We're glad that you've taken the time today to listen. We hope that something you hear will lead to a breakthrough. We'd really appreciate a review on your podcast platform. Please leave some comments about what you heard today, as well as follow and subscribe to the podcast. That way, you won't miss a single episode as we continue this journey.

Revelation 2: 1-7“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. 6 Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.'

This teaching is taken from Micah 6:8 and teaches you how to receive riches honor and life. If you have any questions, or you would like to share how our teachings have affected your life, please email us or visit us at rejoicingheart.net God bless you! Rob and Donna Rejoice In You From the Integrity Music Release One, featuring Planetshakers Ministries Int'l ©2009 Planetshakers Publishing (APRA) (admin. By Music Services, www.musicservices.org) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Micah 6:8 (KJV) 8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 (AMP) 8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]? Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (KJV) 12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13 To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? Proverbs 22:4 (KJV) 4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Proverbs 8:13 (KJV) 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. James 4:10 (KJV) 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 1 Peter 5:6 (KJV) 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Proverbs 29:23 (AMP) 23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor. Proverbs 16:18 (KJV) 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Matthew 23:12 (KJV) 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:11 (KJV) 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Matthew 11:11 (KJV) 11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. John 3:30 (KJV) 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. James 4:6 (KJV) 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Proverbs 18:7 (KJV) 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Exodus 14:14 (KJV) 14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. Philippians 2:7-8 (KJV) 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Pastor Rod Parsley and Ashton Blaire continue their deep dive into Pentecost, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the supernatural power available to every believer. From Acts 19 to the modern church, this conversation unpacks why so many Christians feel spiritually disconnected — and what it truly means to be filled with the Holy Spirit.   In this episode, they tackle some of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity: speaking in tongues, hearing the voice of God, spiritual authority, conviction, worship, and the evidence of a Spirit-filled life. You'll discover why the Holy Spirit was never meant to be a doctrine to debate — but a power to experience.   If you've been hungry for more of God, struggling to discern His voice, or wondering if there's “something more” beyond religion, this episode will reignite your faith and challenge you to plug back into Heaven's power source.    New episodes of The Rod Parsley Podcast drop every Tuesday at 8 AM ET.

2 Samuel 19-21

Notes Acts 2:1-21 Summary This episode explores the rich symbolism and theological significance of Pentecost, including its pre-Christian roots, the gift of the Spirit, and ways to celebrate and embody Pentecost in community. The hosts discuss the connection between Pentecost and the giving of the law, the inclusive nature of the Spirit, and practical ideas for worship and reflection. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pentecost and Acts 2 04:07 Exploring the Pentecost Story 06:24 The Significance of Pentecost in Christianity 11:37 The Connection Between Law and Spirit 18:08 Pentecost and Memorial Day: A Unique Intersection 25:35 Living Into the Spirit's Call 32:05 Conclusion and Resources

You can be the wholesome kind of a person who betters any situation by the spillover of hope out of your heart filled with the Spirit of God. Broadcast #7483To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

Formal vs. material cooperation with evil, Aquinas' Quinque Viae and the Christian God, prayer and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maestras Debra, Susie and Rosa González. Rosa is a leader in community healing, cultural reclamation, and collective empowerment. Discover her journey from grassroots activism to facilitating community-driven planning and healing arts, and learn practical insights on balancing head, heart, and spirit.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:05 Rosa's Early Life and Influences 14:52 The Role of Ceremony and Healing Arts 17:48 Balancing Head and Heart in Activism 23:29 Transforming Governance Through Collective Action 32:53 Identifying Community Challenges 39:00 Overcoming Doubts and Challenges 51:00 Personal Practices for Grounding and Balance 58:13 Lessons on Love and Growth   For more about Ms. González's work, please visit: https://www.facilitatingpower.com   And to learn more about the National Comadres Network, please visit: Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laculturacura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org 

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett explores how the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai and the outpouring of the Holy Ghost on Mount Zion reveal God's unfolding plan of redemption and the biblical foundation for Spirit-filled apostolic worship.

Welcome to our Reveal podcast,Welcome! today we explore the powerful message of freedom found in the book of Galatians. In this letter, the Apostle Paul reminds believers that true freedom doesn't come from rules, religion, or trying to earn God's approval it comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians challenges us to live free from guilt, fear, and legalism, while walking in love, grace, and the power of the Spirit. This sermon is about breaking chains, embracing identity, and discovering the life God intended for everyone because freedom really is for all.”To support this ministry and help us continue our God-given mission, clickhere:Subscribe to our channel for the latest sermons:https://www.youtube.com/@revealvineyardLearn more about Vineyard Church Reveal Campus:https://www.revealvineyard.com/Follow us on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vineyardrevealcampusFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/RevealVineyard

Spirit, the budget airline, released the bombshell announcement that the company would be “winding down” all operations. This shocking announcement was a surprise to loyal customers, but not to the airline industry. KCSB's Giada Rice has the story.

In our world of endless opinions and conflicting voices, finding truth seems impossible. Jesus promised that the Spirit of truth would guide us into all truth, offering divine guidance through life's confusion. The Holy Spirit reveals our need for humility, shows us uncomfortable truths about ourselves, and transforms us with supernatural fruits like love, joy, and peace. To receive this guidance, we must recognize our need, pray specifically for the Holy Spirit, and be willing to see areas of pride and selfishness in our hearts. When we ask for the Spirit of truth, our heavenly Father promises to give Him to us.

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonTitle Sponsor: Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487I've read and taught Jonah's story more times than I can remember. And while we do note his good deeds in the middle, Jonah's story is usually told in a negative light. Jonah's sin drives the story, and it ends with his wrong attitude. I have far too frequently been highly critical of Jonah, and really, it was self-projection.I've struggled for many years with believing I lived in the grace of God. I, like Jonah, just mess up too badly and too much. But there is grace in this story. And Jonah's relationship with God, while tested by sin, was not broken by it. And neither is yours, nor mine, if we live by faith - even with our sins. Can I invite you to have more mercy on Jonah? And more crucially, on yourself. God has. And God is not, nor has, given up on you. Don't give up on yourself. He has done so much in Christ and with the Spirit to secure your salvation!

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If you’re feeling restless or weighed down tonight, you’re not alone. This biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, is designed to help your body relax and your mind rest in the peace of God’s Word. Seasons of waiting can be difficult. This peaceful sleep story invites you to rest in God’s presence and trust in His perfect timing, where you will find encouragement–even in the waiting. Abide is a Christian meditation app offering biblically grounded meditations and sleep stories to help you experience the peace of Christ and find rest for your soul. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free sleep content here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Preached at Harvest City Church, Singapore. 16th May 2026

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, 2 Thessalonians 2 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 18th, day 139 of our journey through the scriptures. Join your Bible reading coach, Hunter, as we explore wisdom and faithfulness through today's readings: 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 78, and 2 Thessalonians 2. We'll witness Solomon's prayer for wisdom, reflect on the lessons of Israel's past, and hear encouragement to stand firm amid confusion and chaos. Together, we'll pray for God's comfort and strength, remembering that we are loved, held, and called to walk forward in hope. Let's focus our hearts and minds on God's word and discover peace for the journey ahead. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don't be shaken. Don't be fooled. These are the words that rise to the surface as we meditate on the letter to the Thessalonians. Life throws so much at us—circumstances that seem impossible, relationships that break us, financial and physical troubles that pile on. These things can shake us to our core and make us wonder if God is even near. We can be shaken to the point of despair. But it's not just the hard realities of life that can leave us unsettled. There are anxious voices and zealous teachers, sometimes even within the church, who try to persuade us that we're not measuring up, that we need to do more, achieve more, believe just the right things, or chase after some secret knowledge to truly be embraced by God. Fear creeps in that, if we miss a certain event or neglect a certain teaching, we'll be left behind, unloved, or even condemned. This is exactly what was happening in Thessalonica. They were being told that they might miss out on God, that there was a secret or spiritual insight they lacked, and unless they did something extra, they would forfeit God's favor. If life isn't hard enough, these spiritual anxieties can threaten to unravel our whole faith. But Paul's message cuts through all that noise: steady on. Remember, it is God who chose you. Your salvation is not the result of desperate striving or frantic chasing after spiritual highs. It is not a fragile hope that depends on your perfection or persistence. You are secure because of what God has already done. You don't need to leave your wilderness in search of him—Christ has come into your wilderness searching for you. The good news is not about what you have to do for God, but what God has done for you. You now share in the glory of our Lord Jesus, not because you have completed a spiritual checklist but because of his finished work. So don't be shaken. Don't be fooled. Stand firm and keep a strong grip—not just on doctrine, but on the astounding reality that you have been wrapped into the very life and love of God through Christ. You are reconciled. You are loved. Keep your grip on that. That's a prayer for my own soul. That's a prayer for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's a prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Revival always faces opposition.When God starts moving…
the enemy fights back.In this powerful message through Acts chapters 2–4, we see revival explode across the early church as thousands come to Jesus — and immediately, persecution, pressure, and spiritual attacks begin.But here's the truth:You can't stop revival when God is behind it.If you've felt spiritually dry, attacked, exhausted, or discouraged… this message will remind you that the Holy Spirit still moves, prayer still changes things, and revival still belongs to God.Key Scriptures: 
Acts 2–4
, 1 Corinthians 12–13
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JOHN 21:15-25 - FEED & TEND MY SHEEP - BRIAN SUMNER - 2025JOHN 21:15-25 "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of ]Jonah, do you love Me more than these?”He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.”He said to him, “Feed My lambs.”16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of ]Jonah, do you love Me?”He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.”He said to him, “Tend My sheep.”17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you [g]love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?”And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.”Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. 18 Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.” 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.”The Beloved Disciple and His Book20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” 21 Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?”22 Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.”23 Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?”24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Preached at Harvest City Church, Singapore. 16th May 2026

Psalm 26, Psalm 40, Psalm 58, Psalm 61-62, Psalm 64

Psalm 26, Psalm 40, Psalm 58, Psalm 61-62, Psalm 64

Colossians 3:1-4 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss how setting our minds on things above changes our approach to self-control and self-denial.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25579The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

John 4Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee.Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon.When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”“Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?”Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won't get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”“I have no husband,” she replied.Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”“Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”“Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?”Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him.Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.”But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?”“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Don't you have a saying, ‘It's still four months until harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps' is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers.They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”This series was originally preached at James' church Wellspring Worship Centre - a diverse and Jesus loving community found in Toronto. Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

Are you waiting for God to show you the full plan before you take a step?LINKS:Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for As We are Going by Nicolet Bell Here's what the road to Emmaus teaches us: Jesus didn't wait for his disciples to have it all figured out. He met them as they were going.This episode is for every mom who's been paralyzed by fear, waiting for clarity before moving forward. The Holy Spirit walks with you — right now, in this season, on this road. Reference: Luke 24:13-17 Prayer: Father, help my children to step out in faith, even when the exact path isn't clear. Thank you for meeting us on the way, "as we are going". Thank you that you have sent your Spirit to walk beside us and to guide us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we examine what Paul meant when he told Timothy that he needed to teach believers how to behave in the House of God. He was to also show how the church is the pillar and ground of the truth. Because of this, believers truly must assemble themselves together in worship, living differently than the world.We also dig into the great mystery of Godliness in this study, and we do that by discussing how Christ was God manifested in the flesh. He was declared by the Spirit, seen of angels, preached to Gentiles, believed on, and received into glory.If any of this interests you, come study God's Word with us today!

Pastor Logan George | May 17, 2026In this message, Pastor Logan teaches from Galatians 4. In Galatians 4, Paul explains that before knowing Christ, people were like children or slaves—controlled and bound by the world's basic principles—but through Jesus, they are redeemed, adopted as God's children, and made heirs to His promises. He warns the Galatians not to turn back to legalistic, works-based religion, emphasizing that righteousness comes through faith, not by following the law. Ultimately, the passage calls believers to live in the freedom of their identity in Christ, relying on His grace and the Spirit rather than trying to earn God's approval through their own efforts.

Envy: A Spirit of Critique | Galatians by Christ Covenant

On Pentecost, the promise Jesus made becomes reality as heaven crashes into earth with violent wind, tongues of fire, and a Word so powerful it overwhelms every other voice. In this episode we explore how the Holy Spirit doesn't arrive as a vague feeling or private experience, but as God's own speaking—creating faith by putting Christ's death and resurrection into human ears in every language. And in true Martin Luther fashion, the first Christian sermon isn't advice or law, but pure Gospel: you crucified Christ, God raised him from the dead, and forgiveness is now proclaimed for all people without distinction. GOSPEL Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs -- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" 13 But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 15 Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. 16 No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 17  'In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. 18  Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. 19  And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. 20  The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. 21  Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' CARE OF SOULS - ADDICTIONIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those struggling with life's challenging situations: addiction, death, family disharmony, and more. Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders. With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the broken places of addiction not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ. Because in the end, it's not about fixing people—it's about preaching the Gospel. Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of Souls - Addiction Support the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

This week on the pod, the boys break down the rough week that was for the Cincinnati Reds. Brady Singer gets shelled, the bullpen puts on a walk parade, McLain, Elly, Bleday and Steer are on a heater and Edwin Diaz is into cockfighting. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the Spirit of Cincinnati! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew 5:3 – Poor in Spirit

This week Pastor Deron unpacks scripture to what it says about the Third Person of the TrinityKey VerseGENESIS – 1:1,2 (NKJV)1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness [a]was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.PRAY

You weren't just saved—you were meant to represent.In this message from Week 5 of Find Your Place in God's Mission, Ted Coniaris explores a striking image from Jeremiah 13 and shows how God's people were always meant to reflect Him to the world.When that calling was lost, God didn't give up—He sent Jesus. Now, instead of God wearing His people, we are invited to clothe ourselves with Christ.This episode unpacks what that means in real life—through justice, mercy, and transformed character.You'll learn:– The deeper meaning behind Jeremiah's “linen belt” illustration– How Jesus redefines identity by clothing us in Himself– Why justice and mercy are essential to God's mission– How the fruit of the Spirit shapes a life that draws others to God– What it looks like to close the gap between what we say and how we liveKey Scriptures: Jeremiah 13:1–11; Galatians 3:27; Romans 13:14; Micah 6:8; Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 5:44–45If you've ever wondered how your everyday life connects to God's bigger mission—this message will help you see it clearly.

 What happens when the Spirit moves in ways we don't expect? In this Pentecost episode of Faith to Go, Charlette and David are joined by the Rev. Sarah Speed from Second Presbyterian in Kansas City, for a conversation about Acts 2 and the wild, disruptive, life-giving movement of the Holy Spirit. Together, they reflect on what it means to hear the Gospel in new ways, how the Spirit continues to gather people into community, and where God may be calling us. Join us as we explore the fire, wonder, and courage at the heart of Pentecost. Find out more about Rev. Sarah at: https://secondpres.org/sarah-speedDiscover Sarah's Christian-based art and resources: https://sanctifiedart.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This powerful message from Acts 16 challenges us to reconsider what we believe about opposition, limitation, and suffering in our faith journey. We discover Paul and Silas in one of their darkest moments—beaten, imprisoned, feet fastened in stocks—yet at midnight they're singing hymns to God. Their story reveals a stunning truth: the mission of Jesus cannot be contained by any circumstance we face. When we encounter resistance in our faith walk, we often interpret it as a sign we've gone wrong somewhere. But what if opposition is actually confirmation that we're right in the center of God's will? The gospel naturally challenges those who don't want to change, confronts systems built on injustice, and pushes back against the values of a fallen world. This passage invites us to examine our own lives: Are we letting unfortunate circumstances dictate our worship? Have we made our obedience to God conditional on having ideal conditions? The earthquake that shook the prison wasn't the greatest miracle—it was the jailer and his entire household meeting Jesus because two men refused to let suffering silence their praise. Our struggles aren't wasted when we remain faithful through them. They become the very pathway through which others encounter the transforming power of Christ. We're living in the continuation of Acts, and the Spirit who filled the early church is still moving today through ordinary people who refuse to let opposition, limitation, or suffering contain their mission.Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateChurchCelebrate Church is led by Pastor Noah Rollins. Our vision is for people to MEET JESUS so they can go out and BE JESUS.Stay Connected!Visit us at 1000 South Sycamore Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD.Website: https://www.celebrate.church/Celebrate Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateSF/Celebrate Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrate.church

We will need each other to discover our gifts. We can't just pray in our room alone and expect God to send a delivery pigeon with our gift. Part of finding our gifts is serving the church body and learning along the way. Things like spiritual gifts tests are great, but those tests don't actually know you like other people can. Please do not wait to be certain about your gifting before you try serving the church. We all learn along the way as we are affirmed by fellow believers and pointed in the right direction by the Holy Spirit. I am just humbly asking that you prayerfully consider how the Spirit may be inviting you to serve your fellow Christians, whether at this church or in the various spaces you occupy outside the church. Either way, please don't remain a spectator - get in the game. Because all Christians need the church, and the church needs all Christians. We need you, and you need us. But it's important to remember - before we give Jesus our hands in service, He first wants our hearts in surrender. So I'm going to pray us out, and we're going to sing, “Lord, I give you my heart. I give you my soul. I live for you alone.” And I hope that as we sing this, we can make this our collective prayer as a church. As we surrender our hearts to God, I trust the Holy Spirit will open our hands in service to Him.

Our Friday guest was former Pennsylvania state representative Jeff Coleman. Jeff is the founder of Churchill Strategies, a communications firm based in Harrisburg. He is also co-host of Morning Light, a new television show that takes a faith-filled perspective on the daily news, which is seen locally on Lighthouse TV, channel 32.1, as well multiple streaming services. He is working with Common Ground USA to recognize local pillars of civil discourse with the The Spirit of Civility awards, one of which was awarded to our host, Joel Natalie here in Erie in April.

When we think about the Christian life, what actually empowers us to live it out? In today's passage, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure by promising the Holy Spirit—the Helper who will dwell within them, teach them, and strengthen them to walk in obedience. What does it mean to live by the power of the Spirit, and how does He shape the way we follow Jesus today?

God's plan for us is not only for us to be cleansed of sin through the blood of Christ, but also to be fruitful, make a difference, and do good by the power and gifts of God. People say, “Life is a journey; enjoy the journey,” but life is also about getting to the end, reunion with God, receiving the gift of God's Son, God's Spirit and God's life by engaging in God's work and helping others do the same. One of the overarching purposes of life is to become fruitful. To make a difference in the lives of others is not only part of the journey but also part of the destination. It isn't just about faithfulness, but making a difference. And what is the highest expression of fruitfulness? Feeding the starving masses, finding a cure for cancer, “cheering up the sad and making someone feel glad?” No, as noble as those things are. The highest expression of fruitfulness is to help others close the gap of separation from God by receiving God's greatest gifts, His Son, His Spirit, and His life.

Read OnlineThe disciples said to Jesus, “Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.” John 16:29–30Throughout John's Gospel, Jesus often speaks in allegories and metaphors that the disciples struggle to comprehend. Among these, He referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd, the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the True Vine, and Living Water. However, during the Last Supper, Jesus speaks clearly and openly, without the veiled language they were accustomed to. He speaks of the Father's love for them, His imminent departure and return to the Father, and how He would send the Holy Spirit—the Spirit of Truth—to guide them into all truth.As the Apostles listened to Jesus speak plainly, they rejoiced in a newfound clarity, indicating that their faith had reached a deeper level. At this pivotal moment, just hours before Jesus' arrest and Passion, their new insight must have amazed even them: “Now we realize that you know everything…we believe that you came from God.”This new level of understanding was just the beginning of a journey that would lead them deeper into all Truth in the years to come. However, despite their new understanding, Jesus quickly adds that they will soon “be scattered” and leave Jesus alone. Their newfound clarity would quickly come face to face with the Cross.The experience of the Apostles teaches us much about our own spiritual journeys. Prior to the Last Supper, the Apostles grew in faith through years of listening to Jesus, grappling with veiled language, and witnessing miracles. As Jesus spoke plainly and lovingly during the Passover meal, He lifted the veil more fully to help their faith blossom. He did this, in part, because He knew they would be traumatized by His Passion—and indeed, they were.In each of our lives, we find a similar pattern. As we learn to pray, meditate on the Gospels, and study divine truths, we are encouraged as we begin to realize the treasure we have discovered. We might then experience a moment of clarity, sensing God speaking directly to us. When that happens, it's easy to assume that everything in life will immediately be easier. Yet the Cross often comes next. Like the Apostles, we might stumble, become confused or fearful, and scatter.The lesson taught by the Apostles is one we must grasp. When we are gifted with spiritual insights and consolations, finding that life and God's Word make more sense, we must remember that these consolations and moments of clarity must deepen. To draw us closer to Him, God needs to purify our faith and strengthen our wills. He does this by preparing us for a fuller participation in His Sacrifice.When we face a heavy cross, our first response is often to resist it. We might wonder where God is and why this suffering has afflicted us. The lesson from the Apostles' lives is that the crosses we face become our greatest blessings when they are united to Christ's Cross. The momentary confusion and affliction must give way to God's power to deepen us in ways that good spiritual feelings and insights alone cannot.Once the Holy Spirit descended fully on the disciples at Pentecost, their clarity and consolations were even greater, but so were the crosses they endured. The journey of faith to which we are called is first and foremost a journey into Christ's Passion. We need many moments of clarity to help us understand the value of the sacrifices we are invited to make. We need consolations so that our wills are strengthened when strength is needed the most. Reflect today on your own journey ahead. As you look to the future, know that God wants to teach you much and lift the veil from His divine truths. He does so not because He wants everything to be easy or one unending consolation, but because He wants you to share in the sacrificial love revealed through His Passion. In the end, it is that purified love that has the potential to make us holy and share in the glory of the saints. My revealing Lord, You lifted the veil to divine mysteries for the Apostles during the Last Supper as a way of preparing them for Your coming Passion and the confusion they would endure. As I journey through life, I trust that You will continually reveal Yourself to me so that I can share more fully in Your sacrificial love, which is the only way to the glory of the Resurrection. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Ascension of Jesus in side apse of church kostel Svatého Václava by S. G. Rudl Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

860 Who Am I That I Should Go, A Guided Christian Meditation on Exodus 3:10-12 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense 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 Exodus 3 NIV 10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt." 11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" 12 And God said, "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain." RSV 10 Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring forth my people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt." 11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?" 12 He said, "But I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God upon this mountain." Reflection on Scripture: Moses felt genuine and well placed self doubt. He knew that his own influence would not be enough to do what was in front of him. He knew that Pharaoh would not listen to him and do what he was being asked to do. He was quite literally being asked to do something that is impossible. Pumping himself up to believe he could do the impossible would be pointless. Sometimes in this world we get the message that all we have to do is manifest things by believing in them and that makes them come true. God invited Moses into something else. He said "I will be with you". It is the presence of the Lord that makes impossible things possible. When you encounter some massive issue in your life it doesn't even matter if you can even overcome the issue yourself. The message here though is that with God it is possible. When you feel overpowered, turn your confidence to the all powerful God of heaven.  The sign that God gives is that Moses will serve Him on the mountain. The answer to what is impossible is not your strength or wisdom, or anything else you do. Your talents do matter but they are not what make the real difference. The life saving difference. Let God prevail in your life. This meditation is your weekly reminder to put your confidence in your God. When your power fails, that does not mean that all power fails.  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  

Life In The Spirit: Part 4 - Walking in the Spirit - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, Pastor Andrew shared that living in the Spirit is not about leaving dark places, but bringing light into them. He reminded us that we don't need Jesus to bring us new people, we need Him to open our eyes to the people already around us.WE FOUND A BUILDING! We believe in Portland, and we're here to stay. Be part of the vision as we step forward and raise $17 million together.Learn More: https://rosechurch.org/building/Pledge/Give Today: https://donate.overflow.co/rosechurch/pledge/buildingWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, 2 Thessalonians 1 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for May 17, 2026. Today marks day 136 in our journey through the Scriptures. Join Speaker A, your Bible reading coach, as we spend time together reflecting on passages from 1 Kings 2, 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 95, and 2 Thessalonians 1. In this episode, we witness the transition of leadership from David to Solomon, the heartfelt preparations for building the temple, and the richness of praise to God echoed in the Psalms. We also meditate on encouragement from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us of God's faithfulness and strength to accomplish all that faith has prompted in us. Alongside these readings, we'll unite in prayer for our lives, our families, and our world, seeking God's guiding presence and peace for the day ahead. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Faith prompts, but his power accomplishes. Today in Second Thessalonians, we hear this beautiful invitation and promise: May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. Faith stirs within us dreams, intentions, desires to serve and please God. Yet, as we see in the stories of David and Solomon, it is not by our own strength or wisdom that these things come to pass. David's faith led him to prepare for a house for the Lord, but it was Solomon—his son—who, by God's power, would accomplish it. The accomplishment is not in our striving but in the power of the Son. We are drawn into his life, and we participate with him. Faith is not a solo act; we are joined to Christ, and it is his life in us that brings forth what faith has birthed in our hearts. The Son draws us in, and it is his wisdom, his timing, his strength—not ours—that will carry these things through. Let Christ's power be your hope and confidence today. Trust not just in the promptings of faith, but in the One who is faithful to complete every good work he begins in you. This abiding life—Christ in you—is your hope and your glory, here and now. Lean into his presence, let him accomplish through you all that faith inspires, and rest in the assurance that he will do it. That is the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

In this episode Chuck reflects on the powerful reminder that the Lord's mercies are made new every single morning, at first light. He walks through The Epistle to the Romans and explains how God's grace, freedom, and promises meet us fresh each day no matter what we're carrying. This episode is an encouraging conversation about living without condemnation, trusting the Spirit, and finding hope in the unchanging mercy of God.