Podcasts about Spirit

EVEN MORE about this episode!What really happens in the final days and hours before we die? And why do so many dying people report seeing deceased loved ones and pets as death approaches?Julie Ryan sits down with certified End of Life Doula and death literacy educator Claire O'Berry for a revealing conversation about what families can expect as someone approaches the end of life—and why understanding the dying process may replace some of our deepest fears with greater peace.Claire walks Julie through her practical two-weeks-out, two-days-out, and two-hours-out framework, explaining the physical and emotional changes that can occur as the body begins its natural dying process. They explore what happens during the final hours, why dying may look very different from what families expect, and how knowing the signs can help loved ones feel less frightened and more prepared.They also dive into some of the most mysterious experiences surrounding death: terminal lucidity, the “death rally,” end-of-life visions, near-death experiences, and reports of dying people seeing deceased family members and beloved pets. Julie and Claire discuss research into these experiences and what they may suggest about consciousness, fear of death, and the possibility that we're not alone as we make the transition.Claire also explains what families often misunderstand about hospice and palliative care, when to begin preparing for the end of life, and why talking about death doesn't have to be frightening or morbid—it can help us live more intentionally while we're still here.Whether someone you love is approaching the end of life, you've witnessed something unexplained at a deathbed, or you've simply wondered what you might experience during your own final moments, this conversation offers a fascinating and reassuring look at one of life's greatest mysteries.Guest Biography:Claire O'Berry is a certified End of Life Doula, death literacy educator, international speaker, and host of the Dying Your Way podcast. Her journey into end-of-life care began in 2005, when she became the primary caregiver for both of her parents during the final six years of their lives, ultimately helping each of them experience a peaceful death at home surrounded by family and friends. Inspired to help others navigate this profound stage of life with greater knowledge and confidence, Claire pursued formal end-of-life training with pioneers Deanna Cochran, Suzanne O'Brien, and Patty Burgess. Today, she teaches individuals and families how to prepare for the end-of-life journey and hosts conversations with experts and individuals sharing personal experiences with death and dying. Claire holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a B.S.Ed. from the University of North Texas, and is an Advance Care Planning Educator (ACPE), Certified End of Life Doula (CEOLD), and member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) Meet End-of-Life Doula Claire O'Berry(0:02:19) What Really Happens in the Final Moments of Life?(0:04:51) Why Understanding Death Can Remove the Fear(0:14:47) Claire's Near-Death Experiences(0:21:46) Why Are We So Afraid to Die?(0:25:15) Do You Need to Believe in Spirit to See the Other Side?(0:31:52) Why Families Wait Too Long for Hospice(0:38:34) The Physical Signs That Death Is Near(0:56:42) What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying(1:03:00) The Death Rally: Why People Suddenly Get Better(1:05:15) What the Dying See Before Death(1:07:41) How Claire Became an End-of-Life Doula(1:13:13) If Death Is a Transition, Why Are We Here?➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

Are you Spirit-led—or led by some mess?Why do you make the choices and decisions you make? Why are you operating the way you are? What's actually leading you?2 Timothy 1:7 gives Christians some powerful truths about the Spirit God has given us.These are truths we can hold close to and allow to shape the way we live, think, and make decisions.The question is: Are you?

It's the last night of his sublet in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The next sublet fell through — the person never showed up to the tour. And Norense doesn't know where he's staying tomorrow.So naturally, he hit record.This episode is a real-time stress test of everything this podcast teaches — and at the center of it is one battle every believer knows: the war between the overthinking mind and the leading of the Spirit. The mind says "this doesn't make sense, go back to Dallas." The spirit knows he's called to this city. The mind wants to intellectualize everything. The Spirit says move.Norense breaks down why the flesh always wants you to do less — stay quiet, protect your peace, don't say the thing, don't pray the prayer — and why the answer is defaulting to more. More obedience. More boldness. More faith steps. Including the story of a DM he received about a grandfather healed of cancer, after a prayer Norense almost let his mind talk him out of praying.In this episode:Why your mind wants to intellectualize everything — and how overthinking quenches the SpiritThe flesh always wants you to do less: why "protecting your peace" can become disobedience in disguiseWhat "do not quench the Spirit" actually means in everyday decisionsThe prayer he almost didn't pray — and the DM that came back: a grandfather free from cancerWhat to do when your plans fall through and you genuinely don't know what's nextHow to receive advice from people who love you without absorbing their fearThe Joshua principle: God said possess the land knowing there was opposition in itWhy "the just shall live by faith" means living by feelings is malfunctioningWhy authenticity comes from knowing your authority in GodKey Truth: "I'd rather default on more than default on less. The flesh always wants you to do less — don't quench the Spirit."Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench not the Spirit.If this episode hit you:Rate and review the Mind Bully Podcast — it helps this message reach more homes and hearts, one thought at a time.

Spirit of God E7 — So far in this series, we've seen a pattern develop where God gives an extra measure of his ruakh to some leaders in Israel. God's Spirit then empowers these leaders to guide the people, mediate God's covenant, and speak God's words. This is what Israel's prophets are looking forward to: a future prophet-priest-king who will not only restore Israel, but all of creation. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Isaiah and Ezekiel to discover the Spirit of God's role in anointing the future anointed messiah, as well as a whole renewed humanity. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel (0:00-11:07) A New David with a Seven-Fold Ruakh in Isaiah 11 (11:07-23:22) The Spirit-Anointed Servant and a Spirit-Filled People (23:22-42:49) A New Heart and Ruakh in Ezekiel 36-37 (42:49-1:02:47) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES Tim references our series on The Anointed, specifically the episodes “Saul the Anti-Anointed” and “Isaiah's Anointed One.” Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Beach Chilling” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick “family dinner” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin “little adventures” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We know we are called to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit, but then life comes at us like a train and suddenly we are back to doing everything in our own strength. I know I can easily fall into this trap. I can know all the right things, but knowing the truth and actually relying on the Holy Spirit in the middle of motherhood are two very different things.In this top 10 episode, I talk with Jeannie Cunnion about what it really looks like to parent with the Holy Spirit. We start by taking an honest look at what we actually believe about Him. Do I truly trust that the Holy Spirit lives in me and wants to guide, strengthen, comfort, and help me? Jeannie reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not an "it." He is a person, our Helper, Advocate, Counselor, Comforter, and Champion.We talk about what it means to lean into His presence instead of constantly trying to figure everything out on our own. We are not parenting alone. God has graciously given us the Holy Spirit, and there is no part of the Christian life that is meant to be lived without His supernatural power.As moms, we have an incredible opportunity to be a gift to one another. We can encourage each other, pray for each other, and help carry one another when we feel like we can't keep going. We don't have to manufacture the fruit of the Spirit through our own effort. We can stay connected to God and allow His Spirit to produce His fruit in us.If you have ever felt overwhelmed by motherhood or wondered how you're supposed to keep going, I hope this conversation reminds you that you were never meant to parent alone.In this episode, we talk about: What it means to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit Taking an honest look at what we believe about the Holy Spirit Learning to recognize the Holy Spirit's promptings What it means to be the temple of the Holy Spirit Feeding the Spirit instead of feeding the flesh Why there is no "junior Holy Spirit" when it comes to our kids Connect with Jeannie Cunnion:  Website: Jeannie Cunnion  Instagram: Jeannie Cunnion (@jeanniecunnion) Links Mentioned:  Never Alone By Jeannie Cunnion Forgotten God: By Francis Chan Mom Set Free: By Jeannie Cunnion Don't Miss Out: By  Jeannie Cunnion The Jesus Storybook Bible: By Sally Lloyd-Jones Related Episodes: Cultivating Intimacy with God in Motherhood :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 490] Set Free From Shame :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 190]  Anchoring Our Kids' Lovability in Christ :: Jeannie Cunnion {Ep 91}  Featured Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics: Amplify your look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DMA to get 20% off your first order. 

On October 7, 2001, a US Air Force B-2 Spirit crossed into Afghan airspace as part of the opening campaign of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nearly twenty years later, a C-17 Globemaster carrying the final American soldiers lifted off from Kabul as the Taliban returned to power. Between those two very different aircraft lies the story of America's longest war. What began with a remarkably successful military campaign against the Taliban and al-Qaeda evolved into a two-decade multinational effort encompassing counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, nation-building, and the creation of Afghan security forces. On this episode, Dr. Lance “Boil” Lewis, a retired Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pilot and historian, helps examine how—and why—that transformation occurred. Tracing the conflict from Afghanistan's geography and history, through the opening air campaign and the long years that followed, to the final chaotic weeks of August 2021, the evacuation of more than 120,000 people, and the people and equipment left behind, it becomes evident that no single decision or individual explains the outcome. Instead, this is the story of two decades of consequential decisions—and the enduring difference between winning battles and achieving national objectives. Music by Slater Aiello. Please support the show at: Fighter Pilot Podcast | Creating air combat-related content. | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendigo, Night Terrors & Prophetic DreamsArchive Episode 123 | Originally Aired January 4, 2021INFO & CONTACTWebsite: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.comTell Your Story: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.com/tell-your-storySUPPORT THE SHOWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/paranormalmysteriesBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/paranormalPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MG24QCZBAWRRNFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParanormalMysteriesPodcastPodcast Source: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-mysteries--2321086

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Time is a limited commodity. God's given us 1,440 minutes a day we can never recapture. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer explains the meaning of “redeem the time” as we walk in step with the Spirit. Discover how using time wisely can make us totally different people a year from now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Can you take the mark of the beast by accident? Get it through an RFID chip? A vaccine? A barcode to buy and sell? It's a question that's kept believers concerned, especially with new technologies appearing. But most answers on the Internet start in the wrong place. Michael Rowntree starts in the Bible with Ezekiel and Deuteronomy.ABOUT THIS EPISODEMichael walks through Revelation 13:16–18, then follows it back to its Old Testament roots. His case: the mark of the beast was never a physical mark, but a spiritual insignia, a counterfeit of God's own seal. What it actually signifies is allegiance.Join Michael to understand:- Why Ezekiel 9 and Deuteronomy 6 hold the real key to interpreting Revelation 13:16–18- How the seal of God in Revelation 7:3 and 14:4 and the mark of the beast counterfeit each other- Why the mark speaks of allegiance, ownership, and protection, and why none of those happen to you by accident- A closer look at gematria, the practice of calculating 666 to pin down a specific antichrist, and why Michael thinks it falls short- What Michael believes it actually means to prepare for the mark of the beast today0:00 – Introduction1:11 – Revelation 13 Mark Text3:34 – Seal Context Revelation 6-77:55 – Ezekiel 9 Background10:00 – Deuteronomy 6 Background11:57 – Counterfeits in Revelation 1313:40 – Daniel 7 & the Four Beasts15:27 – Tests of Allegiance18:46 – Technology and the Mark20:20 – Decoding 66623:48 – The World Made Right25:21 – Hope in Revelation

That Time When God Was Kind To Me: Part 1 - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis Week, Pastor Andrew reminds us that faith doesn't require perfect circumstances or complete understanding. Sometimes, trusting God means moving before everything makes sense.WE FOUND OUR FUTURE HOME! We're not giving up on Portland, and we're here to stay. Be part of the vision as we step forward together.Learn More: https://rosechurch.org/new-home/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 “Life in the Spirit” or “One Another” 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: Ezekiel 12–14; Revelation 5 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! On this August 31st episode, Heather guides us through Ezekiel 12–14 and Revelation 5. In Ezekiel, we encounter a people who have become resistant to God's voice. The prophet acts out the coming exile, carrying his belongings through a hole in the wall as a sign of what is to come. False prophets continue offering comforting illusions, while hidden idols have taken root within the hearts of the people. Yet God continues to speak. Even amid rebellion and judgment, he calls his people to turn away from their idols and return to him. Then, in Revelation 5, John sees a scroll sealed with seven seals. No one in heaven or on earth appears worthy to open it, and John begins to weep. But an elder tells him to look again. When John looks, he sees the Lamb. Jesus steps forward on behalf of a broken and rebellious world. Through his self-giving and forgiving love, he opens the way toward healing, restoration, and new creation. The sorrow of John's first look becomes the worship and new song of a countless multitude. Today's devotion encourages us to keep looking. When our first look brings only grief, confusion, shame, or despair, we are invited to look again and see the Lamb who has stepped forward for us. TODAY'S DEVOTION: At first look, you might weep. But you need to look again. We look for answers to the judgment that life is sure to bring, the rebellion that is present in every human heart, and the destruction that comes from our own selfish ways. When we take that first look, we may weep because we cannot see an answer. John could not see an answer either. He wept because he recognized that he had no answer within himself. No one had been found worthy to open the scroll. No one had stepped forward on behalf of this broken and rebellious world. John wept for himself. He wept for his people. He wept for the world. But an elder stopped him and told him to look again. In this second look, John would see the answer. And the answer was not what he expected. The answer was the Lamb. The elder said, "Stop weeping. Look." The Lamb steps forward to take the scroll that represents the judgment this broken and rebellious world has brought upon itself. He is not forced forward. He is not pushed or compelled. He steps forward willingly because of the love he has for his broken world and for broken people like you and me. The Lamb is the only one who can answer the judgment we have brought into this life. The scroll was nailed with him to the cross. There, he answered the accusations written against humanity. He did not answer violence with greater violence. He answered it with self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love. That is what we are invited to look at again. Then John is told to take a third look. In this third look, he sees all that the Lamb has accomplished by stepping forward. He sees people from every tribe, language, people, and nation. Countless millions surround the throne, worshiping and adoring the Lamb. So keep looking. When you cannot see an answer through your tears, keep looking. When your first look reveals only rebellion, judgment, suffering, and loss, look again. You will see the Lamb. He alone is the answer you are looking for. He is the answer to your despair and shame. He is the answer to your broken heart and your regrets. He has stepped forward for you, out of love, to do what he alone can do. And then look a third time. You will see that the Lamb has stepped forward for countless millions of others, broken and rebellious people just like us. He is making them new. He is restoring their hearts. He is drying their tears. He is giving them a new song. Worthy is the Lamb. May God enable us to sing this new song today. May he give us eyes to look, and look, and look again. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family and 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. 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What do you do when you're tired of fighting?You can be following God, doing exactly what He's called you to do, and still face opposition. In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas experience both rejection and applause. People turn against them, crowds change their opinions, and Paul is eventually stoned and left for dead.But he gets back up.In Learning the Hard Way, Pastor Bobby Chandler teaches how difficult seasons reveal dangerous patterns, expose where we're getting our identity, and teach us to keep going when we feel knocked down.You can't control who talks about you. You can't control who praises you or who turns against you. But you can decide that no matter what happens, you're going to keep trusting God.You may get knocked down—but you're not destroyed.Don't stop the mission.The ending strongly supports that promise: Paul writes that believers can be pressed, perplexed, hunted and knocked down without being destroyed, followed by “That is why we never give up.”GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

Today’s Topics: Father Thomas Koller, OCD, joins Terry 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel – Luke 4:16-30 – Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had grown up, and went according to His custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, He handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at Him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of Him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from His Mouth. They also asked, “Is this not the Son of Joseph?” He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,' and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'” And He said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl Him down headlong. But He passed through the midst of them and went away. Saints in Heaven, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Time is a limited commodity. God's given us 1,440 minutes a day we can never recapture. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer explains the meaning of "redeem the time" as we walk in step with the Spirit. Discover how using time wisely can make us totally different people a year from now. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.   SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

Original Postdate: September 2, 2024 === Gospel Luke 4:16-30 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Is this not the son of Joseph?” He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,' and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'” And he said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away. Reflection One of the most fascinating things about Jesus as a messiah, someone who came to change the entire world and free us from an excessive power of evil over us. He was so ordinary. He was of the house of David, but basically the fundamental thing was he was seen as an ordinary guy, from a little not so great town, that had a shady past because many thought maybe he was illegitimate. But you look at that and he is the voice of God. This ordinary human being on the surface. But what is it about him that's so powerful? Not him or his physical life on this planet, but the God that dwelled in him and did such extraordinary healing work. Closing Prayer Father, the gift of spirit to each and every one of us is beyond measure. Yet we often look for other qualities about us that we would be more like things that were honored by our culture, that were beautiful, that were wealthy, that we have a great education. None of that is really necessary for a human being to be effective in the world, if they allow God to work through them. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Acts 4:8 Peter is filled with the Holy Spirit as he boldly speaks before the religious leaders. Pastor Derek looks at how the Spirit empowers believers to speak with courage and confidence when the opportunity to stand for Jesus comes.Purchase the book on Amazon : https://a.co/d/0fMXInF1Learn More & Stay ConnectedPastor Derek: https://awakenlv.org/derekneider/Daily Devotional: https://awakenlv.org/devotionals/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekneider/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekNeider/A ministry of Awaken Las Vegas: https://awakenlv.org/

In this sermon from Revelation 21–22, we see the Bible's storyline of God's presence—from Eden, to the tabernacle, to Solomon's temple, to Christ, to the Spirit-filled church, and finally to the New Creation where “the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple” (Revelation 21:22).Humanity was made to dwell with God, enjoy His presence, and extend His glory to the ends of the earth (Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:10–15). Though sin exiled us from the garden (Genesis 3), God's plan has always been to bring His people near again—not merely back to what was, but forward into something better through Jesus Christ.This message traces the temple theme through Scripture and shows how what was lost in Adam can never compare to what has been gained in Christ. The New Creation is not just paradise restored; it is mission accomplished—the earth filled with the glory of God, His people seeing His face, and the curse removed forever.Key Scriptures referenced in this message include:Revelation 21:3–4Revelation 21:22Revelation 22:1–4Genesis 1:28Genesis 2:10–15Genesis 31 Kings 6:18, 291 Kings 71 Kings 8:27Psalm 51:12Ezekiel 47John 7:37–39Matthew 27:51Acts 21 Corinthians 3:16Romans 12:1Philippians 3:12Hebrews 12:2Don't spend your life longing for “before” when God is leading you to better. The garden was good, but the New Creation is better. God's presence will fill all in all, and His people will dwell with Him forever.If this sermon encouraged you, subscribe for more messages, share it with someone, and join us as we live for the glory of Christ, the beauty of the bride, and the good of the city.

Have you ever wondered if the Holy Spirit has been overlooked in our understanding of the New Testament? This episode explores how the Spirit was present all along—before, during, and after the ministry of Jesus—shaping the story far beyond dramatic moments or church buildings. Discover why recognizing the Spirit as foundational, not peripheral, can transform how we see ourselves, our faith communities, and the boundaries we create. If you're ready to rethink what it means to truly be the temple of God, this episode will challenge and inspire you."The people are the temple. The Spirit is the life." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Don't Miss the Spirit 00:47 NT90 Reading Plan 02:10 From Correction to Spirit 03:54 Spirit in Jesus' Birth 04:42 Baptism and Mission 06:11 Promise of the Helper 07:47 Acts Power and Pentecost 10:34 Spirit Breaks Boundaries 13:11 Life and Fruit 15:30 People as God's Temple 18:53 Modern Misreads and Practice 20:32 Closing Challenge

Today on The Cosmic Womb: Where my fertility journey left off after my miscarriage and what unfolded in the months that followed The journey leading up to conceiving my son Mystical experiences I experienced before his conception The cycle we conceived and finding out I was pregnant again What pregnancy after loss was like for me Navigating first-trimester fear and learning to transform my relationship with fear rather than allowing it to take over my pregnancy How I experienced my son's energy before and during pregnancy The story of how his name came to me My theory about his zodiac sign and the energy I felt he carried Connecting with his personality and soul while he was growing inside of meConnect with Emily: IG: @emilythemediumWebsite: emilythemedium.com Read A Cosmic Bond: Communicating with your Spirit Babies from Preconception to Birth: bit.ly/42lUP24Other Resources:Use code ETM10 to shop MILKMOON Fertility and Postpartum tonics  https://bit.ly/3uoNYsn

Annie, Ella & André finally have another Spirit dub to talk about! The Spirits bagged a goal just before halftime and kept a clean sheet to earn their first win since don't worry about it.Anyway, we discuss the lineup, starting intensity, the tactical assist from Bay, and finally scoring a goal. We also rave about Mélissa Bethi and Monique Ngock's debuts. However it wasn't all good. We discuss not finding the second goal, and send healing vibes to Ashley Hatch and Kate Wiesner who were both subbed off with painful injuries.Please subscribe, rate and review, it means a lot to us!

God's Spirit can transform your life by renewing your mind. Discover a practical three-step framework—Stop, Swap, and Step—to break toxic thought patterns, replace lies with God's truth, and walk in His peace and purpose.

What does it really mean to live wisely in a world that defines wisdom by power, status and success? The Apostle Paul points us back to the surprising wisdom of the cross—where true strength is found in Christ, service and sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit gives us wisdom for how to live it out.

Waiting can feel like God hit pause on your life, but what if the pause is where your strength is rebuilt? Day 13 of 31 Days of Obedience is a short, faith-filled devotional for women who are tired of rushing, striving, and trying to force outcomes. I'm grounding our time in Isaiah 40:31 and the promise that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, run and not grow weary, and walk and not faint. I talk honestly about why waiting can feel like suffering, especially when it exposes our discomfort with dependence. We may pray for new strength, but not expect to actually need it. Together, we reframe waiting as an act of obedience and a form of spiritual preparation, where God trains our faith and deepens our trust. I also share how waiting teaches us not just God's voice, but God's heart: His intent is never to hurt or harm, and His timing is aimed at healing and wholeness. You'll leave with a simple reflection question to journal, voice-note, or talk through with a friend: what fruit of the Spirit has grown in your life during seasons of waiting? Then I give a practical obedience step for your prayer time today, followed by a closing prayer for endurance, courage, and steady faith. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more women can learn to wait with God instead of away from Him.

Brian talks with Jeremy Sims, professor of spiritual formation and author of The Way of the Spirit: Recognizing and Responding to God's Subtle Movements. Jeremy explains "attentiveness to the Spirit" — the practice of recognizing the Holy Spirit's quiet, often unspectacular work drawing us toward Jesus — and why the noise and distraction of modern life make that so difficult. He shares practical habits from his own life, including a disciplined morning routine and fifteen years of ongoing spiritual direction, and unpacks the book's framework of seven "waypoints," or seasons of life that open us to particular movements of the Spirit. Jeremy walks through the first waypoint, transition or "liminality," using Mary, the mother of Jesus, as an exemplar of "holy acquiescence" — releasing our own plans to embrace God's larger, unseen work in our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Read OnlineA Holy ProvocationWhen the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away. Luke 4:28–30What a sobering beginning to our Lord's public ministry. Shortly after His baptism in the Jordan River and the establishment of Capernaum as the center of His ministry, Jesus began calling His disciples and performing powerful miracles. News of His preaching and healing spread rapidly, reaching His hometown of Nazareth.When Jesus returned to Nazareth, those who had known Him from His youth were not prepared for what they witnessed. In the synagogue, He stood and read from the scroll of the Prophet Isaiah. It was a messianic passage foretelling the One anointed by the Spirit to bring glad tidings to the poor, liberty to captives, sight to the blind, and freedom to the oppressed. After reading, Jesus sat down and solemnly proclaimed, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” With these words, He revealed Himself to be the long-awaited Messiah.At first, the people were amazed at the gracious words He spoke. But their awe quickly turned to confusion, then to hostility. “Is this not the son of Joseph?” they asked, unable to reconcile the divine authority they had just encountered with the humble figure they remembered from years past. Their familiarity bred contempt. Their hearts, bound by human reasoning and pride, could not accept the divine mystery standing before them.Perceiving their thoughts, Jesus addressed the unspoken demand in their hearts—the desire to see in Nazareth the same wonders He had performed elsewhere. But He offered them no signs. Instead, He offered truth, recalling that in the days of Elijah and Elisha, God's blessings were extended not to Israelites, but to Gentiles—a widow in Zarephath and a leper from Syria. This comparison deeply offended their national pride and shattered their assumptions about divine favor. Rather than receiving His rebuke with humility, they were filled with fury. The crowd attempted to kill the very One they had once known as neighbor and craftsman. Yet Jesus, untouched, “passed through the midst of them and went away.”Jesus certainly knew this would happen. In His divine wisdom, He foresaw the reaction He would receive. And in a mysterious way, He even appears to draw it out. Why? Because this holy provocation was an act of mercy. In exposing the hardness of their hearts, Jesus gave them an opportunity to confront their pride, repent, and receive the Kingdom in truth.In the months and years ahead, many of the people of Nazareth likely benefited from this initial encounter. There is little doubt that after Jesus left Nazareth, He remained the talk of the town. There is no record of Him returning. However, as He continued His public ministry, the people who had rejected Him would have continued to hear reports of His authoritative preaching and miraculous works. Some may have even traveled to nearby towns, such as Capernaum, to witness Him for themselves. In doing so, their initial rejection would have confronted them anew—forcing a choice: Either repent and believe, or grow in bitterness and confusion. Either Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah or He was a false prophet. There could be no middle ground.Reflect today on the mysterious ways Jesus continues to provoke hearts—including your own. Sometimes His Word unsettles us not because it is harsh, but because it is true, and we are unprepared to accept it and change. The people of Nazareth teach us that we—like them—sometimes need our pride stirred up so we can see it and reject it. As you consider the people of Nazareth from that moment forward, see yourself in them. Recognize any ways that you respond with hostility to humbling truths that are hard to accept, and allow time and grace to heal you—helping you to repent and grow in gratitude for Jesus' humbling and holy provocation.My challenging Lord, You see into the depths of my heart. When I resist Your Word, provoke me in mercy. Confront my pride, reveal my blindness, and call me to repentance. May I never reject You, but always surrender with trust to the truth You offer. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: The Brow of the Hill near Nazareth, by James Tissot  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.

890 I Spend My Life in God's Service, A Guided Christian Meditation on 2 Corinthians 12:14-16 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 doing 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 2 Corinthians 12:14-16 KJV 14 Now I am ready to come to you this third time. And I will not be a burden, for I want not what is yours, but you. Children ought not to save for their parents, but parents for their children. 15 I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your sakes. If I love you more, am I to be loved less? 16 But granted that I myself did not burden you, yet I was crafty and got the better of you by deceit. 14 Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. 15 Now I will most gladly spend and be spent for your lives! If I love you more, am I to be loved less? 16 But be that as it may, I have not burdened you. Yet because I was a crafty person, I took you in by deceit! Reflection on Scripture: I was counseling with a person one time and they felt devalued by their spouse and they were talking about prioritizing themselves more. I have heard this repeated often. In that moment, I felt an internal conflict, or perhaps better said I felt the weight of the balance that Paul presents in these previous verses regarding his equality with other apostles. On the one hand he is no less valuable, and on the other, he is equally a fallen person.  So one side is that we need to learn to not hate ourselves because that is a lie from the enemy, yet the solution to that is not to focus more on ourselves that is an influence from our unhealthy culture. Jesus taught us to love and serve others. He also told us to love others as ourselves. Other people are no more important but no less important than you are. I don't think in general the world has a shortage of people thinking about themselves. Learning to focus more on ourselves is often not the way to resolve these feelings. If we are willing to serve God would that also not be serving God's children.  I think the solution to feeling devalued is to truly understand the value God places in us and now that we feel His love, that we look to Jesus for what he wants us to do with this stronger feeling of value and love. As two examples, consider a situation in which both people in a marriage feel as though they are not being focused on and loved enough. It is possible for both people to feel devalued at the same time. The solution to this problem would not be for both partners to focus on themselves more, but to learn how to receive unconditional love from God. Once fed by the love of God we can help to more clearly connect with another person and appropriately negotiate with our spouse on how to feel more loved from them. This is a profound oversimplification but consider it a metaphor.  Another example is for people who struggle with social anxiety, if we transition to helping other people feel at ease in social settings it can actually lower our anxiety more than trying to put ourselves at ease. Again both of these are oversimplifications but they are examples. So take Pauls statement here about how he remains dedicated to the Church and try and discern how God wants you to balance your dedication?  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

EVEN MORE about this episode!What happens when you suddenly begin seeing angels—and realize they may have been there all along? Julie Ryan talks with Rebecca Kastl about the extraordinary night a simple journal entry to God triggered a spiritual awakening she never expected—and changed the way she experienced reality.Within days, Rebecca began seeing luminous light around complete strangers, receiving unmistakable guidance from angels, and having dreams that later came true. But what began as wonder eventually led to years of questioning: Was it really Spirit, or was she imagining it all? Then came a frightening carbon monoxide incident—and an experience Rebecca believes was nothing short of angelic intervention.Rebecca and Julie explore Archangel Michael, guardian angels, prophetic dreams, angel numbers, feathers, pennies, “God bumps,” and the subtle ways Spirit may be communicating with us every day. They also discuss why spiritual awakenings can arrive when we least expect them, how to distinguish intuition from imagination, and what happens when we finally stop dismissing the signs.Guest Biography:Rebecca Kastl is a pediatric speech language pathologist, healer, speaker, and teacher who underwent a life-changing Spiritually Transformative Experience (STE) in her twenties while working on healing from childhood trauma. Her STE started when she spontaneously devoted her life to God while writing in her journal. That night she saw a beautiful light that spoke to her, after which she began seeing light inside everyone, having psychic dreams, viewing alternate timelines of her life, feeling how connected we all are, and sensing and communicating with angels. Rebecca is a former total skeptic with Christian, Jewish, and indigenous influences in her family that helped shape her understanding of her experiences. She now speaks about her experiences on podcasts and at conferences and offers her Sacred Soul sessions to clients around the globe. She is the author of Daily Moments with the Angels: A Year of Messages for Hope and Healing.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - The Accidental Mystic and Her Two-Year STE(0:17:00) - Processing the Experience: Skepticism, Grounding, and Alternate Timelines(0:30:49) - Sacred Soul Sessions and the Spirit Team(0:36:08) - Angels in Everyday Life: Signs, Intervention, and Free Will(0:49:45) - Spiritual Healing in Practice and Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 8–11; Revelation 4 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! On this August 30th episode, Hunter guides us through Ezekiel 8–11 and Revelation 4. In Ezekiel, the prophet is given a troubling vision of what is happening within the temple in Jerusalem. The place intended for the worship of God has become filled with idolatry, corruption, and hidden practices. Ezekiel witnesses the glory of God departing from the temple as the people continue to place other things at the center of their lives. Yet even in the midst of judgment and exile, God offers a promise of restoration. He promises to gather his scattered people, give them an undivided heart, and place a new spirit within them. Hearts of stone will be replaced with tender and responsive hearts. Then, in Revelation 4, John is invited through an open door into the throne room of heaven. There he sees the true center of all reality. Around the throne are living beings, elders, flashes of lightning, and ceaseless worship. Everything is ordered around the One who sits upon the throne. Today's devotion invites us to see what heaven sees. Christ is at the center of all things. When our lives become centered on lesser things, they drift toward confusion, anxiety, and disorder. But when Christ takes his rightful place at the center of our hearts, our priorities, and our affections, life begins to align with what is ultimately true. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He is at the center. Do you see it? The vision given to John in Revelation places the throne of God at the very heart of heaven. Everything surrounds it. The living beings, the elders, the sea of glass, and the great chorus of worship are all arranged around the One who sits upon the throne. At the center of what is, what has been, and what will forever be is God. The problem is that we often lack the eyes to see what is truly real. We live off-center. Our lives begin to orbit around lesser things. We place our work, possessions, fears, ambitions, relationships, politics, pain, or need for approval at the center. These things may be important, but they were never intended to bear the weight of becoming the center of our lives. When something other than Christ occupies the center, everything begins to feel disordered. We become anxious. We become confused. We lose our sense of proportion and purpose. Ezekiel sees this happening in the temple. The place that had been set apart for the worship of God had become crowded with idols. The people continued to participate in religious activity, but their hearts had moved far away. Other things had taken the center. But John is shown another vision. He sees heaven as it truly is. Everything is properly ordered around the throne. Worship breaks out because all of creation recognizes the One at the center. The living beings are covered with eyes. They see what is real. They see God in his beauty, holiness, goodness, and glory. Because they see, they worship. John writes his vision so that we might see too. Christ is at the center. He is the center of creation. He is the center of history. He is the center of salvation. He is the center of the life that God is restoring within us. We do not make Christ the center by our effort or devotion. He already is the center. Our invitation is to awaken to what is true and allow our lives to become aligned with that reality. When Christ is at the center of our hearts, affections, and priorities, worship begins to arise here and now. Life starts to find its proper order. Our fears no longer occupy the throne. Our failures no longer define us. Our ambitions no longer control us. Our circumstances no longer determine whether God is near. Christ is at the center, and we begin to participate in the joy, strength, and purpose of his life. Ezekiel also gives us a promise. God will gather his people and give them an undivided heart. He will remove their stony and stubborn hearts and give them tender, responsive hearts. That is what we need. We need hearts that are no longer divided among a thousand competing centers. We need hearts made tender and whole by the Spirit, hearts that are able to see Jesus and respond to his love. So today, may God give us eyes to see. May we see Christ at the center of all things. May our lives become aligned with heaven's true focus. And may worship break out in our hearts, our homes, our relationships, and everything we do. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer 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  

Are You Trying to Get What You've Already Got? Discussion Questions: Read John 14:19–20. How does Jesus' description ("you in Me, and I in you") change the way we think about our closeness to God? Read Colossians 3:3–4. What do the phrases "hidden with Christ in God" and "Christ, who is our life" tell us about how secure and inseparable our relationship with Him really is? Read Ephesians 2:5–6. What difference does it make to realize that God has already made us alive, raised us, and seated us with Christ rather than asking us to climb our way toward Him? Read Ephesians 1:3. What does the phrase "every spiritual blessing" leave out and how should that affect the way we pray and think about what we possess in Christ? Read Romans 8:32. How does the fact that God already gave us His own Son challenge the fear that He might be withholding something important from us now? Read 2 Corinthians 1:21–22. What do the words established, anointed, sealed, and gave tell us about whether we are still waiting for God to do something more spiritually? Read Galatians 4:6–7. Why did God send the Spirit of His Son into our hearts? And what does that reveal about the Spirit being part of our identity as God's children rather than a reward for spiritual achievement? Read 1 Corinthians 12:13. What is Paul emphasizing by repeatedly saying all believers were baptized by one Spirit and all were made to drink of one Spirit? Read Romans 8:9–10. How does Paul's statement that anyone without the Spirit does not belong to Christ challenge the idea that some Christians have the Spirit while others still need to receive Him?

Vision Series: Theological IntegrationAugust 30, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Romans 12:2In the fourth week of our vision series God Has More, RD McClenagan introduces Fellowship's value of theological integration—the conviction that what we believe about God should shape how we think, feel, and live. Because everyone has beliefs about God that influence their lives, mature discipleship requires holding together sound doctrine, transformed affections, and faithful action rather than separating what we know from how we live. Drawing from Paul's instruction to Timothy to watch both his life and doctrine closely, RD encourages believers to spend time prayerfully reflecting on God's Word and depending on the Holy Spirit so that truth moves beyond information and becomes deeply rooted in the heart. True theological integration means allowing what we know to be true about God to shape our everyday responses while embracing the whole counsel of God rather than emphasizing only the parts of the Christian life we naturally gravitate toward. Ultimately, growing in theology should lead us toward greater humility, love for God and neighbor, the fruit of the Spirit, worship, and increasing Christlikeness as our lives become more consistent with the truths we profess.GOD HAS MORE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRUh2XoKC-RcWEBSITE: https://fellowshipknox.org/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipknox/

Did you know that every Fruit of the Spirit is rooted in love—God's love for us, and our love for others? Welcome to week one of our series, Fruitful: The Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life, as we unpack what the Fruit of the Spirit really is. Discover why real life change isn't about human performance or willpower, but about your connection to Jesus —because a fruitful life is the ultimate evidence of a Spirit-filled heart.Did you make a decision to follow Jesus? Text "MADENEW" to 94000.Follow along with our notes on the YouVersion Bible App: https://bible.com/events/49655300CONNECT▪️Web: https://faithfamilyoh.com▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfamilyoh/▪️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfamilyoh/▪️Support: https://faithfamilyoh.com/give

How can we know that what we hear is truly from God? John tells us not to blindly believe every spiritual claim, but to test what we hear against the truth of Jesus and the Word of God. As followers of Christ, we can trust the Spirit who lives in us and remain firmly tethered to Scripture rather than our preferences, feelings, or the voices around us. Truth is not determined by what sounds good to us, but by what God has already said.

How can we know that what we hear is truly from God? John tells us not to blindly believe every spiritual claim, but to test what we hear against the truth of Jesus and the Word of God. As followers of Christ, we can trust the Spirit who lives in us and remain firmly tethered to Scripture rather than our preferences, feelings, or the voices around us. Truth is not determined by what sounds good to us, but by what God has already said.

The Law of CONTROL: whatever we try to FIX with control, we end up BREAKING even more.3 Areas Where Control Costs Us:1. Control breaks us PERSONALLY — Leads to EXHAUSTION and ANXIETY. Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything…Philippians 4:6-7Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.1. The space INSIDE ME.Some Control 2. BETWEEN ME and PEOPLE. 3. The space BETWEEN ME and GOD.No Control 4. INSIDE OTHERS.1 Peter 5:2-3Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." Peace isn't found in BEING IN CONTROL — it's found in TRUSTING THE ONE who is.CONTROL was never in your hands, but SURRENDER always is.Control costs us RELATIONALLY — Leads to BROKEN relationships. Genesis 16:1-2Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her." The Law of CONTROL: whatever we try to FIX with control, we end up BREAKING even more. When you hold on with FORCE, you ultimately FORCE AWAY.Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. John 15:5I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.Control costs us SPIRITUALLY.—It leads to a POWERLESS faith.Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God.Matthew 17:19-20 "Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, 'Why couldn't we drive it out?' He replied, 'Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'"What you try to control the MOST reveals where you trust God the LEAST! Personally: exhaustion, and anxiety Relationally: broken relationships Spiritually: powerless faithYou don't have the power to CONTROL, but you always have the power to SURRENDER.THE SERENITY PRAYERGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Control asks, "What if it doesn't work out?"Surrender asks, "What if it's already in good hands?"You were never given the power to CONTROL. But you were always given the power to SURRENDER.Surrender isn't a FEELING. It's a DECISION you make, and then a PRACTICE you keep making.5 THINGS THAT ARE TRUE ABOUT SURRENDER1. Surrender is a DECISION, not a discovery.Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.2. Surrender is NAMED, not vague.If you don't NAME it, you can't TAME it.3. Surrender is DAILY, not one-and-done.Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”Exodus 16:19-20 Then Moses said to them, “No one is to keep any of it until morning.” However, some of them paid no attention to Moses; they kept part of it until morning, but it was full of maggots and began to smell.4. Surrender is MODELED, not manufactured.Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."CONTROL was in the garden. SURRENDER was on the cross. He chose the cross so that you would HAVE THE POWER to choose it too.5. Surrender is REWARDED, not wasted.1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.Control promises you SAFETY and pays you ANXIETY. Surrender promises you LOSS and pays you PEACE.THE SERENITY PRAYERGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

We challenge the way we instinctively treat God's kingdom as a far-off heaven instead of a present reality that reshapes Monday through Saturday. We trace how Scripture moves us from awe and sorrow to active joy, so we fully serve God and fully experience his presence as the aroma of Christ. • the “More Than Saved” focus on assurance and why uncertainty limits Christian life • the question behind kingdom hope and why our minds default to heaven later • Colossians 1 and the finished reality of being delivered and transferred into the kingdom • partnering with God through fully serving and fully experiencing him • Romans 12 and the meaning of a living sacrifice as acceptance, presence, and aroma • the torn curtain, access to God, and believers as God's temple • sanctification as Spirit-driven change in mind, will, emotions, words, and body • Nehemiah 8 worship that ends with joy, generosity, and strength • gifts in the body and being willing instead of trying to be a “99”  If you want to learn more about the MidTree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

HE CHOICE OF A NEW GENERATIONWhat kind of faith are we handing to the next generation?In this powerful message, Pastor Eric challenges us to consider what the Church of the future will look like—and whether the faith we carry today is something the next generation will experience for themselves. Scripture warns of a generation that grew up without personally experiencing the presence of God or seeing what He had done. We cannot simply hand down traditions. The next generation needs an encounter with Jesus. Culture is constantly offering us a “new formula”—something more comfortable, more popular, and easier to accept. But the Gospel doesn't need a new formula. The Word of God is still the standard. The Cross still works. The blood still flows. The Spirit still empowers. We don't need something new—we need Jesus. The question is: **What are we willing to trade?**We cannot sell truth for trends, convictions for comfort, or power for pleasure. What we refuse to compromise today becomes what we have available to hand to the generations coming behind us. We cannot sell out the truth about sin.We cannot sell out repentance.We cannot sell out the blood.We cannot sell out being set apart.We cannot sell out a Spirit-filled life. Normal doesn't mean biblical. The hunger to fit in should never outweigh the calling to stand out. We have not been called to follow the trends of culture—we have been called to live according to the Word of God.This generation doesn't need a more comfortable Gospel. It needs the real thing.Bring holiness back.Bring righteousness back.Bring faith back.Bring Jesus back to the platform.Bring the Holy Ghost back.May Jesus find faith in this generation.

HE CHOICE OF A NEW GENERATIONWhat kind of faith are we handing to the next generation?In this powerful message, Pastor Eric challenges us to consider what the Church of the future will look like—and whether the faith we carry today is something the next generation will experience for themselves. Scripture warns of a generation that grew up without personally experiencing the presence of God or seeing what He had done. We cannot simply hand down traditions. The next generation needs an encounter with Jesus. Culture is constantly offering us a “new formula”—something more comfortable, more popular, and easier to accept. But the Gospel doesn't need a new formula. The Word of God is still the standard. The Cross still works. The blood still flows. The Spirit still empowers. We don't need something new—we need Jesus. The question is: **What are we willing to trade?**We cannot sell truth for trends, convictions for comfort, or power for pleasure. What we refuse to compromise today becomes what we have available to hand to the generations coming behind us. We cannot sell out the truth about sin.We cannot sell out repentance.We cannot sell out the blood.We cannot sell out being set apart.We cannot sell out a Spirit-filled life. Normal doesn't mean biblical. The hunger to fit in should never outweigh the calling to stand out. We have not been called to follow the trends of culture—we have been called to live according to the Word of God.This generation doesn't need a more comfortable Gospel. It needs the real thing.Bring holiness back.Bring righteousness back.Bring faith back.Bring Jesus back to the platform.Bring the Holy Ghost back.May Jesus find faith in this generation.

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Andrew – The Hero Who Brought People to Jesus | The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible (25)You don't have to be famous to make an eternal difference. Faithfulness is bringing what, and whom you have to Jesus.In this powerful message, we explore the life of Andrew, a disciple who may not have received the same recognition as others, but whose faithfulness had an eternal impact.Before Andrew brought others to Jesus, he encountered Jesus himself. His life reminds us that we cannot substitute ministry for intimacy. Our mission must always flow from our personal relationship with Christ.Four Powerful Lessons from Andrew:1. Before You Bring Someone to Jesus, You Must Encounter Him YourselfChristianity isn't simply knowing information about Jesus, it's knowing Him personally. Before asking, “Who am I bringing to Jesus?” we should also ask, “Am I personally spending time with Jesus?”2. When You Find Jesus, Bring Someone With YouAfter Andrew encountered Jesus, one of the first things he did was find his brother Simon and bring him to Christ. We may feel like someone will never change, but the Spirit reminds us: Keep praying. Keep loving. Bring them to Jesus.3. Never Underestimate What You Can Put in Jesus' HandsAndrew brought a small offering, five loaves and two fish, and placed it before Jesus. What seems small in our hands can become powerful when surrendered to Christ.4. Never Stop Bringing People to JesusAndrew's journey went from bringing one brother, Peter, to bringing a small offering, and eventually helping bring people from the nations to Jesus.Never underestimate where one act of obedience can lead.Andrew never became as prominent as Peter, but before Peter preached to thousands, Andrew brought Peter to Jesus.Today's ChallengeIdentify one person who needs an encounter with Jesus. It may be a family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, or prodigal.Pray for them this week. Look for an opportunity to encourage them, invite them, share your testimony, or simply demonstrate the love of Christ.Don't carry the pressure to change them.Bring them to Jesus, and trust Him with the results.

When you are the one who shows up in the darkest moments, physically or virtually present in a time of genuine crisis, you have an opportunity to steward God's light into a story that desperately needs it. That kind of presence is both a gift and a responsibility, and knowing how to offer it well matters enormously. Jesus models this beautifully in the moments before the resurrection of Lazarus. He already knew what was about to happen, and yet He did not rush past the grief around Him to get to the miracle. When He saw Mary weeping, He wept with her. When He encountered Martha, He met her differently — offering conviction, truth, and firm footing, reminding her of exactly who He is. The same tragedy, two very different women, two very different responses. Jesus read the person in front of Him and responded in the language of her individual spirit. Mary needed someone to cry with her. Martha needed someone to anchor her in truth. Both were acts of profound love. Romans 12:15 distills this principle to its simplest form: mourn with those who mourn. When we come alongside someone who is broken, the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives within us and is ready to guide us in exactly how to show up. We do not have to have the right words. We simply have to be willing to be used. Today's Bible Verse "Mourn with those who mourn."— Romans 12:15, NIV Ponder Today Presence matters more than perfect words. Jesus wept before He spoke. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer someone in grief is simply our willingness to show up and stay — without an agenda, without a solution, without rushing past the pain. Different people need different kinds of comfort. Mary needed someone to cry with her. Martha needed truth and conviction to stand on. Reading the person in front of you and responding in the language of their spirit is one of the most loving things you can do. The Holy Spirit guides us when we do not know how to help. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in every believer. When you feel unsure of what to say or do for someone who is hurting, ask Him to use you as a vessel and trust that He will. A Prayer for You Today Father God, what a holy and set-apart opportunity You have entrusted to us in loving someone who is beset with grief. We ask not only for Your peace to be poured upon the person who is aching, but we implore You to use us as Your mouthpiece in this delicate situation. Let us be used in this time for Your purpose and plan, and give us the wisdom of what to say, what to do, and how to show up for the person who is hurting. We thank You that You are ever present, ever loving, and ever mindful of each of us, just as You were for Mary and Martha outside Lazarus's tomb. May we glorify You in this process and place. In Jesus' holy name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 4–7; Revelation 3 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! On this August 29th episode, Hunter guides us through Ezekiel 4–7 and Revelation 3. In Ezekiel, we encounter vivid and sobering signs of the judgment coming upon Jerusalem. Ezekiel acts out the siege of the city, revealing the consequences of violence, idolatry, injustice, and a people who have placed their confidence in something other than God. The warnings are difficult, but they call God's people to wake up and see the truth about the path they have chosen. Then, in Revelation 3, Jesus speaks to the churches in Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. He calls the sleeping to awaken, encourages the faithful to persevere, and confronts those who have become comfortable and self-sufficient. The church in Laodicea believes it is rich and needs nothing, yet Jesus tells them that they cannot see their true condition. Still, Jesus does not abandon them. He stands outside the door and knocks, inviting them to open their lives to him and share a meal as friends. Today's devotion asks us to consider whether success, comfort, possessions, or self-reliance have quietly pushed Jesus to the margins of our lives. His knocking is not the sound of condemnation. It is the persistent invitation of love, calling us back into communion and the true riches of his presence. TODAY'S DEVOTION: He stands at the door and knocks. In the vision given to John, we meet Jesus outside the door of the church in Laodicea. The door has been closed from the inside by people who have become content with their own wealth and self-sufficiency. They say, "I am rich. I have everything I want. I don't need a thing." They believe they are thriving. They imagine that their success and resources are evidence that everything is well. But Jesus sees what they cannot see. They are poor. They are blind. They are exposed. Their wealth has blinded them to their need. Success and comfort have taken the place of communion with Christ. They have become so confident in what they possess that they no longer recognize the One standing outside the door. It is a sobering picture. This is not only a warning for churches. It is a warning for each one of us. The seduction of self-reliance can quietly push Jesus away from the center of our lives. We begin to trust our own resources, abilities, achievements, intelligence, or reputation. We may even confuse outward success with inward health. We imagine that we are living fully, while slowly exchanging the life of Christ for something far smaller. But the beautiful thing in this passage is the persistence of Jesus. He does not abandon the church. He does not walk away in disgust. He does not stop loving those who have pushed him outside. He stands at the door and knocks. Jesus continues to invite them into fellowship. He says that if anyone hears his voice and opens the door, he will come in and share a meal with that person as friends. This is not the voice of rejection. It is the voice of love. Jesus wants to open our eyes. He wants us to see the depth of our need and the greatness of his grace. He wants to free us from the illusion that we can create life for ourselves. The true riches are not found in what we possess. The true riches are found in him. In Christ, we are invited into communion, friendship, belonging, and the fullness of the life he shares with the Father and the Spirit. Maybe there is a door in your life that has been closed to Jesus. Maybe there is an ambition, fear, resentment, possession, relationship, or sense of self-sufficiency that has taken his place at the center. Listen today. He is still knocking. His knocking is not an angry demand. It is a gracious invitation to return, to open the door, and to receive the life that only he can give. Let him in. Sit with him. Receive the true riches of his presence. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer 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. 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Can God trust us with leadership? God entrusts people with influence, relationships, resources, words, and assignments—not because they are perfect, but because they are becoming faithful, yielded, and honest stewards. In this episode, Juliana shares how to stop leading from fear, overfunctioning, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-protection—and begin leading from surrendered strength. You'll learn how to: Trust God's character when outcomes and people feel uncertain Build self-trust through small obediences and integrity Receive correction without shame or defensiveness Stop carrying what belongs to God and other people Use wisdom, boundaries, counsel, and process without feeling “less spiritual” Repair quickly when you miss it Become whole enough to carry what God entrusts to you You do not become a leader God can trust by proving you are impressive enough. You become trustworthy as you become increasingly yielded to Him.   OWN IT™ Challenge If you are tired of second-guessing yourself, carrying too much, shrinking to keep the peace, or feeling disconnected from the woman God created you to be, join me for the free OWN IT™ Challenge. Over four nights, we'll identify the survival patterns that have been leading you and begin building the clarity, courage, and capacity to live and lead differently. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bS2z-0ytRJaAQhAYGBuy_Q Courage Co. If you are ready for ongoing formation—not just inspiration—Courage Co. is where we become grounded in truth, secure in love, and courageous in stewardship. It is a Spirit-led community for women who want to hear God clearly, heal survival patterns, build healthy relationships and boundaries, and become whole enough to carry what He has entrusted to them. Learn more and join us at: https://julianapage.info/couragecomembership Private Intensives And if you are in a pivotal season—navigating a decision, leadership tension, transition, relationship dynamic, or assignment that needs focused clarity—you do not have to process it alone. My private intensives are designed to help you hear clearly, discern wisely, and create an aligned next-step strategy for what God has placed in your hands. Apply or book your intensive at: https://julianapage.info/privateintensive

How do you evaluate a leader or ministry in a biblical way? In a culture of online call-outs, quick conclusions, spiritual manipulation, and blind loyalty, we need mature discernment. Scripture calls us to test what we hear, judge rightly, and pay attention to fruit—but it also calls us to humility, mercy, honor, and love. In this teaching, Juliana shares how to discern healthy leadership without becoming critical, naïve, cynical, or dishonoring. You'll learn what to look for over time, how to test both message and fruit, why character matters as much as gifting, and how to stay rooted in truth when questions arise around a leader or ministry. This is not about becoming a better critic. It is about becoming a more mature believer—one who can recognize what is healthy, respond wisely to what is harmful, and remain anchored in Jesus.   OWN IT™ Challenge If you are tired of second-guessing yourself, carrying too much, shrinking to keep the peace, or feeling disconnected from the woman God created you to be, join me for the free OWN IT™ Challenge. Over four nights, we'll identify the survival patterns that have been leading you and begin building the clarity, courage, and capacity to live and lead differently. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bS2z-0ytRJaAQhAYGBuy_Q Courage Co. If you are ready for ongoing formation—not just inspiration—Courage Co. is where we become grounded in truth, secure in love, and courageous in stewardship. It is a Spirit-led community for women who want to hear God clearly, heal survival patterns, build healthy relationships and boundaries, and become whole enough to carry what He has entrusted to them. Learn more and join us at: https://julianapage.info/couragecomembership Private Intensives And if you are in a pivotal season—navigating a decision, leadership tension, transition, relationship dynamic, or assignment that needs focused clarity—you do not have to process it alone. My private intensives are designed to help you hear clearly, discern wisely, and create an aligned next-step strategy for what God has placed in your hands. Apply or book your intensive at: https://julianapage.info/privateintensive