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What comes into your mind when you think about God? That question, A.W. Tozer once said, reveals more about your future than anything else. In this message from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey opens a new series on the character of God. From creation's beauty to the revelation of Scripture, we are invited to study God's nature, His works, and His attributes. Why does this matter? Because knowing God leads to wisdom for life's decisions, direction in uncertain times, courage in trials, fruitful living, and unshakable security. This episode also reminds us of a staggering truth: God Himself longs to be wanted. He has revealed enough of Himself so that we can know Him, walk with Him, and trust Him fully. Whether you feel spiritually weary or simply want to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this study will challenge and encourage you to pursue the greatest relationship of all—knowing the God who already knows you.Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

What comes into your mind when you think about God? That question, A.W. Tozer once said, reveals more about your future than anything else. In this message from The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey opens a new series on the character of God. From creation's beauty to the revelation of Scripture, we are invited to study God's nature, His works, and His attributes. Why does this matter? Because knowing God leads to wisdom for life's decisions, direction in uncertain times, courage in trials, fruitful living, and unshakable security. This episode also reminds us of a staggering truth: God Himself longs to be wanted. He has revealed enough of Himself so that we can know Him, walk with Him, and trust Him fully. Whether you feel spiritually weary or simply want to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this study will challenge and encourage you to pursue the greatest relationship of all—knowing the God who already knows you.Stephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Sometimes, to be honest, life can feel really dry. You look out across the landscape of your life and all you can see is dry bones. You know there's more out there, but right now you just can't see how it'll ever feel “alive” again.   Valley of Dry Bones Have you ever noticed that some people seem to go on with God in a really powerful and exciting way and other people who say, "well I'm a Christian"; I don't know, they tend to be, if I can use the term "puced", as you know, some people just don't seem to be living out the joy and the power and the victory that a Christian life should represent. I wonder why that is? Well ... Jesus called us to go and make disciples; He called us to be disciples, not just believers. I think there is a distinction; a difference. A disciple, well, there's something resolute, there's something firm in their direction, they have a sense of where God is taking them and they're radical believers with their lives, in who Jesus is and what Jesus says. So they "hear" the Word of God but they also "do" the Word of God. Someone who's a believer and yet not a disciple, well, that person can believe; that person can live the story of Christ intermittently, but there is a sense of floating, there's a sense of they're not really deeply committed to be followers of Jesus Christ. There's a wishy-washiness about just being a believer and not a disciple; being just a believer is like hearing but not doing and as I said, the Lord calls us to be His disciples. The Lord calls us to go on in strength and power and victory, to live an abundant and exciting and amazing life. I really get excited when I think about what God has called us to. Now I'm not saying that somehow, a disciple has it all together, but they're on the path, they are committed to the journey with the Lord, wherever He wants to take them. A believer has a sort of an intellectual ascent to the Word of God but they are so often controlled by feelings and circumstances and we know that feelings are fickle; we know that circumstances blow an ill-wind today and a good wind tomorrow. We can't predict circumstances – we can't rely entirely on our feelings. Jesus is about making disciples and not believers. That is why we are going through a series of teaching at the moment that I've called, “Taking God at His Word,” because it seems to me that someone who is committed to Christ, committed to walking the walk with Jesus, is someone who takes God at His Word. God has some amazing promises in His Word, the Bible. Last week we looked at the promise that He will take us just as we are. He will take us with all our weaknesses and frailties and even despite that we can come boldly before His throne of grace. If you have a Bible, let's go quickly back there because it's an awesome Scripture; in Hebrews chapter 4, verses 15 and 16, where it says this. We don't have a High Priest who's unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one, who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet was without sin. Let us therefore, approach the throne of grace with boldness so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. In other words, because Jesus knows what it is like; because He has walked in our shoes on this earth as a man, because of that He can sympathise with our circumstances and because of that, we should come boldly before the throne of grace. In other words God's having a party and it‘s come as you are. We don't have to get all dressed up; we don't have to get our lives sorted out to come before God. That's what happens when we have a relationship with Him, through Jesus Christ. Today we are going to get on with the next message, which is called, “Can these bones live?” Have you ever looked across at your life and thought, “My life is so dry, it shouldn't be like this, but as I survey the landscape of my life, it's like a valley of dry bones? It's like – can it ever get any better, can I ever have a real sense of vibrant abundant life that I know my relationship with Jesus should bring me?” We all get to that point at sometime. We all get to that stage where we think – my life is just so dry. How's that going to change? Well, it's time to take God at His Word. If you have a Bible, grab it and flip it open to Ezekiel chapter 37. Ezekiel is one of the books of the Old Testament and it comes just after Isaiah, Jeremiah and then the Book of Ezekiel. We are going to chapter 37 and we pick up the story of Israel here, when they have been in exile in Babylon for almost seventy years. This is about the third part of the Book of Ezekiel. The first couple of parts are oracles of judgement against Judah and all the other nations surrounding them but this passage that we're about to look at, at the beginning of Ezekiel chapter 37, is really early on in the third part and the third part of the book is the book of hope. It's about the restoration of Israel because as I said, at this point, Israel has been in exile in Babylon for almost seventy years. God made them a promise; God promised them when He brought them up out of Egypt – remember they spent almost four centuries in slavery in Egypt, after Joseph, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham. Joseph was a Jew who became Prime Minister of Egypt and so all the tribes of Israel thrived in Egypt and became so populous they were enslaved by Pharaoh and there they lived until they cried out and God heard their cry and sent Moses to bring them out of Egypt. But they lived four hundred years in Egypt and then went through the exodus of forty years through the desert and finally past into the Promised Land – the land of milk and honey, but they didn't stick with what God called them to do – they didn't obey God and God's promise was, “I'll bless you in your land if you obey me but if you don't, you'll lose your land.” And sure enough, Babylon rose up against them and in 586/587BC, the Babylonian empire over-ran Jerusalem; burnt it, destroyed it, killed a lot of people and took the rest of them into slavery in exile in Babylon. And so these people were thinking, “Woe, what about God's promises? The temple's been destroyed – that's where God lives. Now we're exiled and Jerusalem is raised to the ground, what about God's promises?” So there's a sense of hopelessness and despair after generations. Living again, in exile in another country, in Babylon and this is what God says into that situation. It's got powerful implications for us today, but let's just see what happens. Ezekiel was taken by God – have a listen. Chapter 37 beginning verses 1 and 2. Ezekiel says this: The hand of the Lord came upon me and He brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley – it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley and they were very dry. And here's this valley full of dry, dead bones. Ezekiel was a priest and he knew the importance of burial. I mean these bones weren't buried and the reason it happen is they had a treaty with God and they disobeyed God and so the armies of Israel were killed and bodies were left to wild animals and it was God's punishment. You can read about it – we won't go there now but in Deuteronomy chapter 28, verses 25 and 26, it explicitly predicts that if Israel doesn't obey God this will happen – their armies will be destroyed. We find out later in this passage, in verse 11, that these are the bones of the House of Israel. But what about your house? What about your dry bones? What about the relationships and the sin and the wallowing and the drifting that we sometimes experience in our Christian walk? Sometimes we don't even know why it is. The thing that God does here is He shows Ezekiel the dry bones, He walks him around. He says, “Get a grip on reality.” Well maybe He's talking to us today – “Get a grip on reality! What are the dry bones in our lives; the things that are coming to ruin our walk and our relationship with God and the wonderful life that God has planned for us; the dead stuff? What are the dry bones? We are going to look at what God does with the dry bones next.   Life in His Word Ok, so we're living life and we feel that it's like this valley of dry bones that Ezekiel is talking about here. Well, what does God do with those dry bones? Let's pick it up in verse 3 of chapter 37. God says to Ezekiel: "Mortal, can these bones live?” I answered, “Lord God, you know.” Then He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, “Oh, dry bones, hear the Word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones, “I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live, I will lay sinews on you and will cause flesh to come upon you and cover you with skin and put breath in you and you shall live and you shall know that I am the Lord you God.” So this is the first recorded tennis match in the Bible. God serves up and says to Ezekiel, “Can these bones live,” and Ezekiel returns the ball across the net and says, “Well, God, it's really up to you.” I mean, they're dead, they're dry, it's devastated, it's hopeless, they're crunching around together,” God and Ezekiel in this death valley and the truth is that it looks impossible to Ezekiel, but he daren't say that. Well, let's come back to our valley of dry bones; the broken relationships, the persistent sin, the dryness, the drudgery and God asks you or God asks me, “Can these bones live?” How do we answer that? I think we return that to God and say, “Lord, Lord you know.” Israel was in a hopeless situation, the world power of the day, Babylon, had them in slavery, they were spiritually and emotionally and morally and nationally bankrupt. They didn't know whether God would ever do anything to save them. They didn't even know if God had the power to do that. Well what does God do? He returns it back to Ezekiel. He says: "Ezekiel, prophesy; speak over these bones." What does He return; does He return love or grace or touchy feely or mushy? No, He returns with the Word of God, because the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. He says: Ezekiel, prophesy; speak my Word over these bones. Say to them, “Thus says the Lord God, “I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live and I will lay sinews on you and I will cause flesh to come upon you and cover you with skin and put breath in you and you will live and you will know that I am the Lord your God.” God's Word is powerful and mighty. God spoke creation into existence, He said: Let there be light. God calls things into existence that don't yet exist. You can read that in Romans chapter 4 verse 17. Well, what happens? Let's have a read – verse 7. So Ezekiel writes: I prophesied as I was commanded to and as I prophesied, suddenly there was a noise, a rattling and the bones came together, bone to its bone. I looked and there were sinews on them and flesh had come up on them and skin had covered them, but there wasn't any breath in them yet. Surprise! Surprise! God said, “Speak my Word over this impossible situation,” so Ezekiel did and through God's Word, in this vision that Ezekiel had, the bones came together. They had sinew, they had flesh, they had life; no breath yet, but they had life. God's Word is spoken and the dry bones become flesh and blood. Our problem, our circumstances, our feelings – when we get hungry in our situation, our valley of dry bones – where do we go? Do we go and feed on the world's wisdom? Do we go and feed on our friend's wisdom? Do we pick up the phone and have a whinge to a friend, or do we come to God's Word and listen to what He has to say about our lives and His plan for our lives and then do we take Him at His Word? Jesus spent forty days and nights in the desert; He was hungry, He was famished, He was thirsty and when the devil tries to tempt Him in His valley of dry bones, this is what He says. He says, “Man doesn't live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Come on! Where do we go? We can have a junk food diet of TV shows and movies and women's magazine and gossip, but how much time do we spend on those things compared to time in the Word. We are what we eat. We go to a Sunday sermon, we listen to it once, we don't take any notes and we think, “Well why am I not growing?” Come on; let's get into God's Word however we can. There's power in God's Word. Jesus said: If you continue in my Word, you are truly my disciples. You see, He links God's Word to discipleship. If you continue in my Word, you are truly my disciples and you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free. We quote the second half of that normally. We say – the truth will set us free. No, no. Jesus said: If you are my disciples you'll be in my Word and my Word will be in you and you will continue in it and you will know the truth and by knowing the truth you will be set free. A disciple is someone who delights in God's Word; who radically believes it, who does it. Paul writes in Ephesians chapter 6 verse 17, about the sword of the Spirit being the Word of God. It's an offensive weapon against Satan. It's in the Word of God that we stand firm and it is the Word of God that changes things in our lives. That's why we need to take God at His Word. We'll see how this story with Ezekiel and Israel finishes up next. But Wait – There's More Well, how does this story end up? We've been looking at how God takes Ezekiel out to look at this valley of dry bones, that represents where Israel is spiritually and emotionally and nationally towards the end of their exile, which really was a consequence of their sin; it was a consequence of them breaking their covenant and their promise with God. Well, we saw that Ezekiel spoke God's Word over these dry bones and just as God had said, when His Word was spoken, all of a sudden flesh came on them, all of a sudden sinew came on them and all of the bones came together. That happened! But look at the end of verse 8 of Ezekiel, chapter 37. It says: I looked and there was sinews and flesh and skin had covered them but there was no breath in them. Now let's read on in verses 9 and 10. Then God said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy Mortal and say to the breath, “Thus says the Lord God, come from the four winds, oh breath, and breathe upon the slain, that they may live,” and I prophesied as He commanded and the breath came into them and they lived and stood on their feet – a vast multitude. Wow! You see, God's Word had been spoken and that gave the power to bring all the bones together, but they yet didn't have breath. And the Hebrew word for breath is "ruwach", which means a rushing wind and it's the same word as is used for the Spirit. So when we are talking about the rushing wind, this is a symbol and a picture of the Spirit of God – it's not just the Word of God – we need the Spirit of God too, which brings life and they stood up and they stood as a vast multitude. Paul encourages us in Hebrews chapter 5 verse 18, to go on being "filled with the Spirit". There are so many people who say, “Well I'm in God's Word, you know, I believe in God's Word,” and yet they go to the Word without the Spirit. They go to God's Word and read it in their own strength, instead of saying, “God fill me with your Holy Spirit, fill me every day. I want to overflow with your Spirit.” And when we see God's Word; the power of God's Word and the life that the Spirit brings, all of a sudden we see here that these bones in the valley, they come to life, through the "ruwach", through the Spirit of God. Now we might come up with a wimpy response that says, “Well, you know, I've tried that but I'm so dry and the Spirit never touches me and ah …” Have a look with me quickly in Luke chapter 11 verse 9 – this is a really well known passage where Jesus says: I say to you, ask and it will be given you, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you, because everyone who asks receives, everyone who searches finds, for everyone who knocks the door is opened. Is there any among you if your child asks for a fish that you'll give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for bread, you'll give them a scorpion instead? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more ... Listen to this: ... how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? Jesus said, “knock, persist, ask and you will receive. And when our hearts are fit to break, to be filled by the Spirit of God and we ask and we plead and we say, “Lord I'm not going to settle until I am so full with your Spirit that I'm overflowing; that streams of living water are running out of me.” When we are so desirous of that, God promises that He will fill us with His Spirit. A.W. Tozer wrote this, he put it this way. He said: Ransomed men need no longer pause in fear to enter the Holy of Holies. God wills that we should push into His presence and live our whole lives there. This is to be known to us in conscious experience. It is more than a doctrine to be held, it is a life to be enjoyed every moment of every day. God's Word has the power – God's Spirit brings the life. Why does God work this way? What's God doing? Why does He allow sin and Satan and why does He allow our lives to go through dry bones? Why do we have to go through this stuff? Well, He answers that at the end of our passage that we are looking at, Ezekiel chapter 37 beginning at verse 11. Then God said to me, “Mortal, these bones are the whole house of Israel.” So God interprets this vision for Ezekiel. These bones are the whole House of Israel. They say our bones are dried up and our hope is lost and we are cut off completely, therefore, prophesy and say to them, “Thus says the Lord your God, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from your graves, oh my people, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel and you will know that I am the Lord God when I open your graves and bring you up from your graves. My people, I will put my Spirit within you and you shall live. I will place you on your own soil and then you will know that I, the Lord your God, have spoken and will act, says the Lord God." Why does He allow this? So that He can bless us; so that we can receive redemption and life and renewal. Not through our own strength, but when God breathes His Spirit into us; when we believe His Word – when we take God at His Word. That valley of dry bones was a picture of Israel and God said to Ezekiel: Go and tell them. Speak my Word over them and this is what I will do. Those dry bones – those dry bones are our circumstances, our sin, our lives lost, our opportunities missed. Let God show us the reality when we accept the power of His Word, when we accept Him at His Word and we accept His Holy Spirit which is life. God's having a party – it's come as you are, but let's believe His Word. God calls things that aren't as though they are. God brings life when He gives us His Word to speak over our life and when He pours His Spirit out over our lives. The question is will you take God at His Word?

2025晨鐘課－每天，都是新的起點 以歷史智慧滋養生活，點亮2025每一天！ 借鑑過去，活在當下，展望未來！ 粵語廣播網站 (時兆出版社授權錄製) https://soundcloud.com/mediahk Podcast@靈修廣播站 10月10日 自由選擇 這是好的，在上帝我們救主面前可蒙悅納。他願意萬人得救，明白真道。 提摩太前書 2：3、4 如果你發現上帝特意創造了你就是為了讓你失喪，你會做何反應？這就是法國改革家約翰．加爾文（John Calvin，1509–1564）及其追隨者所堅守的立場。加爾文甚至說：「我們稱預定論為神永恆的預旨，其中神藉預定決定了每個人將如何。因每個人受造的目的並不相同，所以一些人預定得永生，其餘的人受永刑。因此，每個人都是為了其中一個目的而被造的，端看他是預定得生命或是預定受死亡。」 荷蘭神學家雅各斯．阿民念（Jacobus Arminius，1560–1609）對這一觀點提出質疑。1560年10月10日，阿民念出生在荷蘭的烏德勒支。他是萊頓大學的神學教授，出版過許多著作和論文。他將自己對加爾文主義預定論的駁斥總結在《抗辯五條》（1610年）中。在第二條他寫道：「世界的救主基督為所有人、而且是每個人而死，祂的恩典惠及人人。祂的贖罪祭本身就足以拯救全世界，父神的旨意也是如此。但其固有的充足性並不一定等於實際的效力。神的恩典可能會被拒絕，因此只有那些憑信接受恩典的人才能真正得救。人之所以失喪，是因為自己的罪過（約3：16；約一2：2）。」 陶恕（A. W. Tozer）在《認識至聖者》一書中解釋說：「有些事情是神自由決定的，選擇與後果的法則就是其中之一。神已經決定，凡自願委身於聖子耶穌基督，以信心順從祂的，都將獲得永生，成為神的兒子。祂也決定，所有沉迷於黑暗，持續悖逆天國最高權威的人，將會繼續處於屬靈的疏離狀態，最終承受永遠的死亡。」 上帝絕不會專制地選擇一些人承受永生，而另一些人注定失喪。「生靈的命運懸在他們所走的路線和所做的決定上。」 #媒體佈道部 #港澳區會 #聲音書 #時兆出版社 #每天，都是新的起點 #本書由時兆出版社授權刊載

Got a question? Let us know!This week on Made For Mondays, we're kicking off our new fall series — Get Ready: A Study on 1 & 2 Thessalonians.Heather, Jamey, Ad, and Joe dive into Sunday's message, unpacking the tension we all feel in today's culture and how Scripture helps us navigate it with faith, love, and hope. From political divides and social suspicion to the call to live with Kingdom values, this episode gets real about what it means to infuse our culture rather than just influence it.We also tackle a listener's “What the Whaaattt?!” question inspired by an A.W. Tozer quote: if so much of what we do could continue without the Holy Spirit… how do we start doing work that requires Him?If you've been feeling the weight of cultural tension or wondering how to hold onto hope when faith feels hard, this conversation will ground and challenge you.

In this timely episode recorded in Germany, Nancy invites listeners into a raw, real-time reflection on desire, distraction, and the great chill overtaking much of the Church. As she reads from A.W. Tozer's The Pursuit of God and speaks from her own journey through Europe, Nancy calls sons back to their source—oneness with the Father. She confronts the temptation to let others do our seeking for us and reignites the call to holy desire. Whether you're standing at a threshold or crossing it, this message is a stirring invitation to return to the path, fueled not by insecurity or performance, but by the jealous love of God who waits to be wanted. Thanks for Listening! Nancy McCready Ministries is committed to building cultures of personal and corporate discipleship so that believers can walk in maturity and their destiny with the Father. We hope this conversation today has helped you along your journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, so we would like to invite you to join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries LINKS Want to host or attend Cross Encounter? Click here: nancymccready.com/crossencounter/ Shop to Support NMM: nancymccready.com/shop/

Send us a textEver wonder where songwriters get their inspiration? Join host Rachel Cash as we explore A.W. Tozer's influence on some 90s CCM lyrics. Beautiful Sound Lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=5476The Pursuit of God: https://a.co/d/7Bu6ot3Articles mentioned: https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/StevenCurtisChapman2007.asp?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://blog.jesusfreakhideout.com/2022/09/jars-of-clays-much-afraid-turns-25-by-josh-balogh/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Come hang out with us and fellow mixtape theologians on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @MixtapeTheology or by visiting mixtapetheology.com/stuffCome check out 90s Christian swag at our merch store at mixtapetheology.comWe are part of the NRT (New Release Today) podcast network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at newreleasetoday.com

In this heartfelt return to Tent Talk, Nancy shares insights from her 10-day anniversary trip and the book that traveled with her: The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. She explores the powerful truth that God is always the initiator and how this revelation reorients our pursuit of Him. Through Tozer's words and her own reflections, Nancy unpacks the depth of spiritual hunger, divine pursuit, and the disciplined life of a true son. This episode invites listeners into deeper awareness, not just of theology, but of personal, intimate relationship with the Father. Thanks for Listening! I hope that after listening to The Tent Talk Podcast, you'll want to start discussions with your team or small group. These resources can help guide your discipleship journey to maturity and destiny with the Father: Episode Notes & Conversation Guide DOWNLOAD HERE https://nancymccready.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode-973-The-Pursuit.pdf LINKS The Devotional Podcast with Nancy McCready https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2hHjwQ_3Qrp1rhbR9nu68wnBtQY0IHzc The Producer's Way School theproducersway.com Nancy's book, From Trauma to Trust www.amazon.com/dp/B096ZML6R3/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries SUBSCRIBE Like what you hear? Subscribe to Tent Talk with Nancy McCready so you don't miss an episode! nancymccready.com/podcast/ ABOUT NANCY MCCREADY Nancy McCready is redefining discipleship across nations, cultures, and denominations. Through Nancy McCready Ministries, she partners with leaders to build deep, transformative discipleship cultures that provoke people to walk in freedom and live as mature sons of the Father. Her powerful message comes from her journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, and self-destruction to walk in true freedom. She now dedicates her life to helping others grow in intimacy with the Father and live unto Him. ABOUT TENT TALK PODCAST Tent Talk with Nancy McCready is a listener-funded podcast dedicated to helping Christians along their journey of a deeper walk with Christ. With the support of donors like you, we are able to help our listeners gain a deeper spiritual understanding and connection with the Father. Thank you for your support of the Tent Talk Podcast! nancymccready.com/giving/ Brought to you by Nancy McCready Ministries nancymccready.com/

A new MP3 sermon from Parsa Trust (Persian Ministry) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: خدای بزرگ سرگرمی Subtitle: دو دقیقه وعظ Speaker: A. W. Tozer Broadcaster: Parsa Trust (Persian Ministry) Event: Devotional Date: 9/28/2025 Length: 5 min.

In this sermon, we learn that the Christian life is a process of becoming all that God has saved us to be, which requires grace-energized effort. Sermon Outline Paul’s Admission Of Imperfection-3:12 (Holy Dissatisfaction) Paul’s Pursuit Of Christ-3:13-14 (Devotion & Determination) Paul’s Perspective -3:15 Paul’s Pattern To Follow-3:17 Paul’s Warning False Brothers -3:18-19 Paul’s Heavenly Hope & Citizenship -3:20-21 Insightful Quotes “To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul's paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too-easily-satisfied religionist, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart.” A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit Of God If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next. ... It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this. C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, p.134 Application Recognize and admit where your life doesn’t display Kingdom values and pursuits. Remove distractions from your life to focus on the “one thing” that matters most. Resolve to pursue God’s plans and purposes for your life, relying on God’s grace to energize your efforts. Reflection Questions What do you need to change in your life in order to pursue the one thing that matters most? What habit is your greatest hindrance to run the race with endurance that is before you?

This week we take a closer look at Scriptural teaching about God's Fatherhood. This study draws from John MacArthur's book "Our Awesome God" and A.W. Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy". (This class' final few minutes were condensed from an open discussion.) Our Awesome God: https://GTY.org/store/books/452018/our-awesome-god The Knowledge of the Holy: https://ChristianBook.com/9780060684129/pd/7310

Support Our Cause at https://libri-vox.org/donate"As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." This thirst for an intimate relationship with God, claims A.W. Tozer, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of Christ. But, he asserts, it is all too rare when believers have become conditioned by tradition to accept standards of mediocrity, and the church struggles with formality and worldliness. Using examples from Scripture and from the lives of saints who lived with this thirst for God, Tozer sheds light on the path to a closer walk with God. (Summary by D. Leeson)Donate to LibriVox: https://libri-vox.org/donate

This week we take a closer look at Scriptural teaching about the worship of God. This study draws from John MacArthur's book "Our Awesome God" and A.W. Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy". Our Awesome God: https://GTY.org/store/books/452018/our-awesome-god The Knowledge of the Holy: https://ChristianBook.com/9780060684129/pd/7310

God is holy, and He wants us to be holy, but how do we do that? What's it really look like to be holy? Do we have to give up everything fun? Do we have to be serious 24/7 and keep a perfect, holy checklist? Join Chip for the surprising answer.Defining the Holiness of God:“We know nothing like the divine holiness. It stands apart, unique, unapproachable, incomprehensible and unattainable. The natural man is blind to it. He may fear God's power and admire His wisdom, but His holiness he cannot even imagine.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow does God reveal His holiness to us?Through SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERSThrough PLACESThrough the LAWThrough the PROPHETSThrough His WRATH and JUDGMENTThrough His SONThrough His PEOPLEGod's holiness raises two important questions:If God is so holy that He cannot even gaze at sin, how can sinful people like us have a relationship with Him? -Romans 5:6-10If trusting in Christ's work on the cross blots out our sin before God and we are holy in His sight, why do we keep on sinning?Justification: Positional holiness - Point-in-time status with GodSanctification: Progressive holiness - Ongoing improvementGlorification: Permanent holiness - We are finally like HimHow must we respond to the holiness of God?It's a COMMITMENT we make. -Hebrews 12:14It's a COMMAND we obey. -1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrew 13:4Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

How do ordinary people tap into the wisdom of God for everyday living? Join Chip for a very practical approach to that question.Introduction: What is the biggest challenge you're facing in your life right now?Defining the wisdom of God:“Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture… All God's acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time…Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow has God revealed His wisdom to us?Through CREATION -Psalm 19:1-7Through PROVIDENCE -Psalm 33:10-11Through REDEMPTION -1 Corinthians 2:6-10Through His SON -1 Corinthians 1:30How must we respond to the wisdom of God?We must LEARN to live wisely! -Ephesians 5:15-17HOW do we do that?We must REVERENCE God's ways. -Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28We must RECEIVE His Word. -Psalm 119:97-100, 2 Timothy 3:15-17We must ASK for it specifically. -James 1:5; Colossians 1:9We must learn to TRUST Him completely… that all that comes our way is from the hand of a good and loving God who knowing all things actual and possible, is exerting His unlimited power to execute the best possible outcomes, by the best possible means, to fulfill the highest possible purposes.Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyJ.I. Packer - Knowing GodConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Send me a Text Message!The beatitude for today is, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfied." So the question that I will ask us is "Are you living a satisfied life?" Are you satisfied with what you have? But for the purpose of the notes here, I'm going to print the prayer I close with, just in case you want to pray for more than you have.  It's a prayer from A. W. Tozer; the response of a heart with a deep longing for God. O God, I have tasted Your goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am  ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want you. I long to be filled with longing; I thirst to be made more thirsty still. Show me Your glory, I pray that I may know You indeed. Begin in mercy a new work of love within me.  Say to my soul ‘Rise up my love and come away.' Then give me the grace to rise and follow You, up from this misty lowland where I have wandered so long. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Oh and...in episode #11, I called us to a season of fasting and prayer. In my weekly newsletter I included a guide for this season. If you would like it, and don't get my weekly email, you can email me at dan@calvarysc.org ---

What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now? Finances? A relationship? A health issue? You need strength and you need endurance. Chip suggests that there's one thing that will revolutionize your approach to this situation. Join him as he talks about God's wisdom.Introduction: What is the biggest challenge you're facing in your life right now?Defining the wisdom of God:“Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture… All God's acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time…Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow has God revealed His wisdom to us?Through CREATION -Psalm 19:1-7Through PROVIDENCE -Psalm 33:10-11Through REDEMPTION -1 Corinthians 2:6-10Through His SON -1 Corinthians 1:30How must we respond to the wisdom of God?We must LEARN to live wisely! -Ephesians 5:15-17HOW do we do that?We must REVERENCE God's ways. -Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28We must RECEIVE His Word. -Psalm 119:97-100, 2 Timothy 3:15-17We must ASK for it specifically. -James 1:5; Colossians 1:9We must learn to TRUST Him completely… that all that comes our way is from the hand of a good and loving God who knowing all things actual and possible, is exerting His unlimited power to execute the best possible outcomes, by the best possible means, to fulfill the highest possible purposes.Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyJ.I. Packer - Knowing GodConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

God's holiness raises two really great questions: 1) If God is so holy that He can't even look at sin, how can sinful people have a relationship with Him? 2) If trusting Jesus' sacrifice on the cross to cover our sin and make us holy in God's sight, why do we keep on sinning? Join Chip as he tackles these and more.Defining the Holiness of God:“We know nothing like the divine holiness. It stands apart, unique, unapproachable, incomprehensible and unattainable. The natural man is blind to it. He may fear God's power and admire His wisdom, but His holiness he cannot even imagine.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow does God reveal His holiness to us?Through SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERSThrough PLACESThrough the LAWThrough the PROPHETSThrough His WRATH and JUDGMENTThrough His SONThrough His PEOPLEGod's holiness raises two important questions:If God is so holy that He cannot even gaze at sin, how can sinful people like us have a relationship with Him? -Romans 5:6-10If trusting in Christ's work on the cross blots out our sin before God and we are holy in His sight, why do we keep on sinning?Justification: Positional holiness - Point-in-time status with GodSanctification: Progressive holiness - Ongoing improvementGlorification: Permanent holiness - We are finally like HimHow must we respond to the holiness of God?It's a COMMITMENT we make. -Hebrews 12:14It's a COMMAND we obey. -1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrew 13:4Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

God is holy, and He wants us to be holy, but how do we do that? What's it really look like to be holy? Do we have to give up everything fun? Do we have to be serious 24/7 and keep a perfect, holy checklist? Join Chip for the surprising answer.Defining the Holiness of God:“We know nothing like the divine holiness. It stands apart, unique, unapproachable, incomprehensible and unattainable. The natural man is blind to it. He may fear God's power and admire His wisdom, but His holiness he cannot even imagine.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow does God reveal His holiness to us?Through SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERSThrough PLACESThrough the LAWThrough the PROPHETSThrough His WRATH and JUDGMENTThrough His SONThrough His PEOPLEGod's holiness raises two important questions:If God is so holy that He cannot even gaze at sin, how can sinful people like us have a relationship with Him? -Romans 5:6-10If trusting in Christ's work on the cross blots out our sin before God and we are holy in His sight, why do we keep on sinning?Justification: Positional holiness - Point-in-time status with GodSanctification: Progressive holiness - Ongoing improvementGlorification: Permanent holiness - We are finally like HimHow must we respond to the holiness of God?It's a COMMITMENT we make. -Hebrews 12:14It's a COMMAND we obey. -1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrew 13:4Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

In this series from 1 Peter, A.W. Tozer preaches from 1 Peter 1:15–16 and again reminds us that we must be holy because God Himself is holy. In the message, Tozer not only describes what it looks like to live a life of holiness but he also gives two reasons—the character and command of God—for why we need to walk in holiness.Note: this message was originally a part of Tozer's series in 1 Peter (study 14).Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

====================================================https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1====================================================DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JOVENCITAS“PRINCESA”Narrado por: Sirley DelgadilloDesde: Bucaramanga, ColombiaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================16 DE SETIEMBRE¡ASÍ QUE HABLA! Ninguno puede venir a mí, si el Padre que me envió no le trajere; y yo le resucitaré en el día postrero. Juan 6:44 En algunos de los salmos, los escritores parecen agitar los puños hacia Dios y gritar: “¿Dónde estás, Señor? ¿Por qué eres tan lento? ¿Duermes? ¡Despierta y ayúdame! “ Curiosamente, los salmistas nunca dudaron de la existencia de Dios, solo de sus métodos. Lo amaban, creían que triunfaría sobre los enemigos, sabían que Él era el único Dios verdadero. Pero tienen opiniones firmes sobre la forma en que él se ocupaba de sus asuntos. ¡Y no tuvieron reparos en decírselo! Afortunadamente para nosotros los seres humanos, Dios no se ofende fácilmente. Él está profundamente comprometido con mantener el fin de nuestra relación y no quiere que le ocultemos nada. Él ya conoce todos los pensamientos que tenemos, de todos modos. ¿Por qué no hablar con él sobre esos pensamientos? Cada preocupación por nuestras vidas, cada preocupación por nuestro futuro, cada pequeña cosa que sea buena, mala o fea. Nuestro Padre siempre quiere hablar. De hecho, el impulso mismo de orar se origina en Dios. En su libro La búsqueda de Dios, el autor A. W. Tozer escribió: “Perseguimos a Dios porque, y solo porque, Él primero ha puesto un impulso dentro de nosotros que nos impulsa a la búsqueda”. ¡Así que habla! 

This week we take a closer look at Scriptural teaching about God's goodness. This study draws from John MacArthur's book "Our Awesome God" and A.W. Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy". Our Awesome God: https://GTY.org/store/books/452018/our-awesome-god The Knowledge of the Holy: https://ChristianBook.com/9780060684129/pd/7310

In this message, Chip lays out four very specific ways God reveals His goodness and how you can be sure not to miss out on any of it.Defining the goodness of God-Revealed to Moses: (Exodus 33:19; 34:5-7)Moses' request: “Show me Your glory.” -Exodus 33:18God's promise: “All My goodness will pass before you.” -Exodus 33:19God's answer: Exodus 34:5-7-Packer's observation:“Within the cluster of God's moral perfections there is one in particular to which the term ‘goodness' points – the quality which God specially singled out from the whole when proclaiming ‘all his goodness' to Moses, He spoke of Himself as ‘abundant in goodness and truth' (Exodus 34:6). This is the quality of generosity.”“Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy.” -J.I. Packer, Knowing God-Tozer's definition:“The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy… By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy-Scripture's declaration: Psalm 84:11How does God reveal His goodness to us?Through NATURAL blessings -Psalm 145:7-9, 16-17Through SPECIFIC deliverances -Psalm 107Through HIS SON, Jesus -Romans 5:8; 8:32How are we to respond to God's goodness?REPENT and receive God's greatest good gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. -Romans 2:4SURRENDER your life and future fully to the lordship of Christ. -Romans 12:1CLAIM God's promise that you will NEVER miss out on any good thing as long as you live. -Psalm 84:11Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipJ.I. Packer - Knowing GodConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

In this series from 1 Peter, A.W. Tozer preaches from 1 Peter 1:14–16 and reminds Christians that we must be fashioned after Christ and His Word (i.e., marked by holiness), not after the world and culture.Note: this message was originally a part of Tozer's series in 1 Peter (study 13).Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

Billy Graham once said, “Tell me what you think about money, and I will tell you what you think about God, for these two are closely related.”In Jesus' Parable of the Talents, we see that stewardship isn't just about money—it's about how we view God. Today, Taylor Standridge joins me to explore how our image of God influences the way we give, spend, and live.Taylor Standridge is the Production Manager here at Faith and Finance, co-author of Look at the Sparrows, our 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety, and a frequent contributor to our quarterly magazine, Faithful Steward, as well as other FaithFi studies and devotionals.Our View of God Shapes EverythingA.W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” This truth has enormous implications for stewardship. How we see God determines how we handle what He has entrusted to us.If we see Him as generous, trustworthy, and sovereign, we will hold our resources with open hands and joyful hearts, confident that He is both our provider and our treasure. But if we see Him as distant, demanding, or indifferent, we may fall into reluctant giving, fearful hoarding, or selfish spending.Stewardship is far more than budgets and giving—it is about trust, worship, and living in light of who we believe God to be. A distorted view of God is like setting sail with the wrong coordinates: you may move with confidence, but you'll end up in the wrong place.Lessons from the Parable of the TalentsIn Matthew 25, the tragedy of the third servant wasn't his lack of ability—it was his lack of trust. Believing his master to be a “hard man,” he buried what was given to him. His fear led to inaction.This parable isn't only about money. The “talents” represent everything God entrusts to us—time, relationships, opportunities, gifts, and resources. Faithful stewardship flows not from skill, but from trust. The first two servants stepped out boldly because they trusted their master's character. Their faith led to joy, not judgment: “Enter into the joy of your master.”The deeper warning is this: when we misjudge God's heart, we hold back. When we trust His goodness, we invest boldly for His Kingdom.Obedience as God's GiftMany believers think of obedience as something they give to God. But Scripture reminds us that even obedience is a gift of grace. “It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose” (Phil. 2:13). He not only prepares good works for us (Eph. 2:10)—He empowers us to walk in them.This truth transforms stewardship from a burden into a blessing. We're not managing resources to prove ourselves; we're participating in the good works God has already prepared. Stewardship becomes a relational act of grace, not a transactional duty.The Sobering Warning—and the Joyful InvitationIn Matthew 7, Jesus warns that some will say, “Lord, Lord,” but hear Him reply, “I never knew you.” The issue wasn't activity—it was relationship. Faithful stewardship begins with knowing God as gracious, faithful, and abundantly generous.If you feel stuck or fearful—like the third servant—remember this: God isn't waiting to punish you. He invites you to trust Him. Start small. Ask Him to reshape your view, to see Him not as a harsh master, but as a loving Father.As 2 Timothy 1:7 declares, “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” When we live from that truth, stewardship becomes delight, not duty. We don't just manage money; we step into joy, walking with the One who is our ultimate treasure.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm a retired senior and recently heard about the new $6,000 tax break. How does this affect my overall tax liability? Should I consider withdrawing a larger amount from my 401(k) to maximize this deduction?I used to work in the financial field selling tax-sheltered annuities, and I've always thought they were strong investment options. Lately, I've noticed some advisors speaking negatively about annuities. What's your perspective on annuities as an investment today?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

This week we take a closer look at Scriptural teaching about the wrath of God. This study draws from John MacArthur's book "Our Awesome God" and A.W. Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy". Our Awesome God: https://GTY.org/store/books/452018/our-awesome-god The Knowledge of the Holy: https://ChristianBook.com/9780060684129/pd/7310

What comes to mind when you think about God? Who do you imagine Him to be? Your answers to these questions are the most important thing about you. Chip explores how our perception of God radically alters our view of reality.The importance of this study:“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy“We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow to see the real God, with 20/20 vision:Three facts to consider:God is not LIKE YOU! -Isaiah 40:25-28, Romans 11:33-36Left to ourselves, we tend to REDUCE God to MANAGEABLE TERMS! -Romans 1:21-23, Exodus 32:1-6God can only be known as He REVEALS HIMSELF to us! Through:NATURE -Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20HIS WORD -John 1:1-4, 5:37-40JESUS, His SON -John 1:14-18, Hebrews 1:1-3One question for you:What must I do to see the real God and He really is?Answer:SEEK HIM -Jeremiah 29:11-14aHow?Proverbs 2:1-5Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Join Chip as he shares a moment in time that changed everything he ever thought about God. Find out what caused the change, and how you can experience the very same thing in your life.Defining the goodness of God-Revealed to Moses: (Exodus 33:19; 34:5-7)Moses' request: “Show me Your glory.” -Exodus 33:18God's promise: “All My goodness will pass before you.” -Exodus 33:19God's answer: Exodus 34:5-7-Packer's observation:“Within the cluster of God's moral perfections there is one in particular to which the term ‘goodness' points – the quality which God specially singled out from the whole when proclaiming ‘all his goodness' to Moses, He spoke of Himself as ‘abundant in goodness and truth' (Exodus 34:6). This is the quality of generosity.”“Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy.” -J.I. Packer, Knowing God-Tozer's definition:“The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy… By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy -Scripture's declaration: Psalm 84:11How does God reveal His goodness to us?Through NATURAL blessings -Psalm 145:7-9, 16-17Through SPECIFIC deliverances -Psalm 107Through HIS SON, Jesus -Romans 5:8; 8:32How are we to respond to God's goodness?REPENT and receive God's greatest good gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. -Romans 2:4SURRENDER your life and future fully to the lordship of Christ. -Romans 12:1CLAIM God's promise that you will NEVER miss out on any good thing as long as you live. -Psalm 84:11Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipJ.I. Packer - Knowing GodConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

In this week's episode we will discuss what it means to glorify God in everything we do, how to do it, why our lives are often miserable as Christians and more! The book discussed this week is Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. Scripture discussed: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23-24 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.follow me on instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/braxtenhmfollow me on tik tok! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@UCKFDLPcSq_V1LP76Kq4HL1g⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What comes to your mind when you think about God? Your mental picture of Him is the most important thing about you. Chip reveals how our understanding of who God is affects every single aspect of our lives.The importance of this study:“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy“We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow to see the real God, with 20/20 vision:Three facts to consider:God is not LIKE YOU! -Isaiah 40:25-28, Romans 11:33-36Left to ourselves, we tend to REDUCE God to MANAGEABLE TERMS! -Romans 1:21-23, Exodus 32:1-6God can only be known as He REVEALS HIMSELF to us! Through:NATURE -Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20HIS WORD -John 1:1-4, 5:37-40JESUS, His SON -John 1:14-18, Hebrews 1:1-3One question for you:What must I do to see the real God and He really is?Answer:SEEK HIM -Jeremiah 29:11-14aHow?Proverbs 2:1-5Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What comes to mind when you think about God? Who do you imagine Him to be? Your answers to these questions are the most important thing about you. Chip explores how our perception of God radically alters our view of reality.The importance of this study: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy“We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the HolyHow to see the real God, with 20/20 vision:Three facts to consider:God is not LIKE YOU! -Isaiah 40:25-28, Romans 11:33-36Left to ourselves, we tend to REDUCE God to MANAGEABLE TERMS! -Romans 1:21-23, Exodus 32:1-6God can only be known as He REVEALS HIMSELF to us! Through:NATURE -Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20HIS WORD -John 1:1-4, 5:37-40JESUS, His SON -John 1:14-18, Hebrews 1:1-3One question for you:What must I do to see the real God and He really is?Answer:SEEK HIM -Jeremiah 29:11-14aHow?Proverbs 2:1-5Broadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipA.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the HolyConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

In this series from 1 Peter, A.W. Tozer preaches from 1 Peter 1:14 and exhorts believers to walk in obedience … which is the place of greatest life and joy.Note: this message was originally a part of Tozer's series in 1 Peter (study 12).Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

Pastor Paul Irminger. This series is all about what it means to seek God and walk closely with Him. Each week's message will be clear, practical, and easy to understand. But if you want to go a little deeper, we're also drawing from A.W. Tozer's classic book The Pursuit of God. It's thoughtful and rich, though at times it can feel wordy or theological. If you're up for the challenge, it's a great companion to the series.

A new MP3 sermon from Parsa Trust (Persian Ministry) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: فیلم‌‌های سینمایی مسیحی Subtitle: هشدار از تعالیم اشتباه Speaker: A. W. Tozer Broadcaster: Parsa Trust (Persian Ministry) Event: Midweek Service Date: 8/26/2025 Bible: Exodus 25:40 Length: 34 min.

In this series from 1 Peter, A.W. Tozer preaches from 1 Peter 1:13 and discusses the need for Christians to live a disciplined life. As believers, we must seek after righteousness, faithfulness, and truth … and not live a complacent life as so many do.Note: this message was originally a part of Tozer's series in 1 Peter (study 11).Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

Pastor Paul Irminger. This series is all about what it means to seek God and walk closely with Him. Each week's message will be clear, practical, and easy to understand. But if you want to go a little deeper, we're also drawing from A.W. Tozer's classic book The Pursuit of God. It's thoughtful and rich, though at times it can feel wordy or theological. If you're up for the challenge, it's a great companion to the series.

This week we take a closer look at Scriptural teaching about the sovereignty of God. This study draws from John MacArthur's book "Our Awesome God" and A.W. Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy". Our Awesome God: https://GTY.org/store/books/452018/our-awesome-god The Knowledge of the Holy: https://ChristianBook.com/9780060684129/pd/7310

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The great god Entertainment Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: A. W. Tozer Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 8/22/2025 Bible: 1 John 2:15-16; 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Length: 4 min.

You've got to speculate to accumulate. We apply that notion to individuals in pursuit of wealth, but what about countries? The Debt of a Nation: Land and the Financing of the Canadian Settler State, 1820–73 (U of British Columbia Press, 2025) is the first comprehensive history of Canada's nineteenth-century public debt. Beginning in the 1820s, loans gave British North American settler governments access to unprecedented amounts of capital at low interest rates. The credit for such loans derived from colonial appropriation of Indigenous territories, and this process essentially created a market value for stolen land. Dr. Angela Tozer explores the role of public debt financing in the consolidation of the Canadian settler state: Upper Canada's first public debt, issued as securities on the London Stock Exchange; the unique government land tenure of Prince Edward Island and attendant impact on Mi'kmaw homelands; and the purchase of Rupert's Land via a loan. She analyzes how an economic system centred on credit and debt relied on two factors: settlers had to become the risk bearers – though not necessarily the beneficiaries – of loans, and colonial governments had to have the power to appropriate Indigenous territories in order to appear creditworthy. This history of the intimate relationship between public debt and colonization underscores the importance of the appropriation of Indigenous lands to global markets. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

You've got to speculate to accumulate. We apply that notion to individuals in pursuit of wealth, but what about countries? The Debt of a Nation: Land and the Financing of the Canadian Settler State, 1820–73 (U of British Columbia Press, 2025) is the first comprehensive history of Canada's nineteenth-century public debt. Beginning in the 1820s, loans gave British North American settler governments access to unprecedented amounts of capital at low interest rates. The credit for such loans derived from colonial appropriation of Indigenous territories, and this process essentially created a market value for stolen land. Dr. Angela Tozer explores the role of public debt financing in the consolidation of the Canadian settler state: Upper Canada's first public debt, issued as securities on the London Stock Exchange; the unique government land tenure of Prince Edward Island and attendant impact on Mi'kmaw homelands; and the purchase of Rupert's Land via a loan. She analyzes how an economic system centred on credit and debt relied on two factors: settlers had to become the risk bearers – though not necessarily the beneficiaries – of loans, and colonial governments had to have the power to appropriate Indigenous territories in order to appear creditworthy. This history of the intimate relationship between public debt and colonization underscores the importance of the appropriation of Indigenous lands to global markets. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

You've got to speculate to accumulate. We apply that notion to individuals in pursuit of wealth, but what about countries? The Debt of a Nation: Land and the Financing of the Canadian Settler State, 1820–73 (U of British Columbia Press, 2025) is the first comprehensive history of Canada's nineteenth-century public debt. Beginning in the 1820s, loans gave British North American settler governments access to unprecedented amounts of capital at low interest rates. The credit for such loans derived from colonial appropriation of Indigenous territories, and this process essentially created a market value for stolen land. Dr. Angela Tozer explores the role of public debt financing in the consolidation of the Canadian settler state: Upper Canada's first public debt, issued as securities on the London Stock Exchange; the unique government land tenure of Prince Edward Island and attendant impact on Mi'kmaw homelands; and the purchase of Rupert's Land via a loan. She analyzes how an economic system centred on credit and debt relied on two factors: settlers had to become the risk bearers – though not necessarily the beneficiaries – of loans, and colonial governments had to have the power to appropriate Indigenous territories in order to appear creditworthy. This history of the intimate relationship between public debt and colonization underscores the importance of the appropriation of Indigenous lands to global markets. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

In this series from 1 Peter, A.W. Tozer preaches from 1 Peter 1:9-12 discussing three kinds of truths. As he defines them, one type of Truth is a "curious" (or common) Truth, another is rare, and the last is a remarkably reassuring Truth.Note: this message was originally a part of Tozer's series in 1 Peter (study 10).Learn more about the Bravehearted Voices Podcast and how you can be discipled and grow spiritually by visiting braveheartedvoices.com

Coleton preached from Luke 19:1–10, the story of Zacchaeus, to show how Jesus transforms lives through love, not guilt or fear. Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector despised by others, was radically changed when Jesus chose to stay at his house. His response—giving to the poor and repaying those he wronged—demonstrates how experiencing Christ's love leads to deep transformation. Coleton emphasized that this is how the gospel works: it is God's power to change us, not our willpower or religious effort. Many try to change through fear, guilt, selfishness, or striving for God's approval, but true transformation comes only by experiencing His love. Two Cultures Coleton Wants for C3 Church     1.    A Culture Saturated with the Gospel     •    The gospel reveals God's deep love for us. The more it saturates our hearts and minds, the more it transforms us into people of forgiveness, generosity, and love.     •    This also corrects our distorted views of God. Jesus revealed the Father as merciful, kind, and gracious, not condemning or distant.     •    Practices like communion, confession, discipleship groups, preaching, and worship exist to root us in God's love and remind us that with Him we are safe, forgiven, and deeply loved.     2.    A Culture of Pursuit     •    God invites us to seek Him, and He responds to those who do. Scripture testifies that He rewards those who pursue Him (Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 6:33).     •    Pursuit is about encountering God in the present—not just being grateful for salvation in the past or hopeful for heaven in the future. Like the people Jesus healed, we can have present-tense testimonies of how He works in our lives today.     •    Coleton called for building rhythms of prayer, worship, discipleship, and spiritual practices so that seeking God becomes natural. These create space for God's presence, power, and blessing to shape us. Ultimately, Coleton's vision is for C3 to be a church so different from the world that stepping into it feels like culture shock—an environment formed by the gospel and pursuit of God where lives are continually transformed. ⸻ Discipleship Group Discussion Questions 1.    Zacchaeus' life was transformed not by fear or guilt but by experiencing Jesus' love. How have you personally experienced God's love transforming you? 2.    Which of the four “religious motivators” (fear, guilt, selfishness, or trying to earn God's love) do you most struggle with? How does the gospel (how God actually loves you) free you from that? 3.    In what ways has your view of God been distorted in the past? How does Jesus reshape that view? 4. If someone asked you today, “What has Jesus done for you recently?” what story would you be able to share? 5. Pursuing God requires intentional effort. What practices (prayer, Scripture, accountability, worship) help you stay consistent in seeking Him? Where are you struggling to pursue Him right now? 6. How can your group help each other create a “culture of pursuit”—seeking God not just individually but together? ⸻ Quotes from Authors     •    Leon Morris: “The gospel is not advice to people, suggesting that they lift themselves. It is power. It lifts them up. Paul does not say that the gospel brings power, but that it is power.”     •    Greg Boyd: “Despite our sin our creator thinks that we are worth experiencing a hellish death for. It was for the joy of spending eternity with us that Jesus endured the cross. In other words Calvary reveals our unsurpassable worth and significance to God. At the core of our being, this is what we long for.”     •    A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God: “Why do some people ‘find' God in a way that others do not? Why does God manifest His Presence to some and let multitudes of others struggle along in the half-light of imperfect Christian experience? Certainly the will of God is the same for all. He has no favorites. All He has ever done for any of His children He will do for all of His children. The difference lies, not with God, but with us.”     •    Craig Dykstra: “Practices are the nuclear reactors of the Christian faith, arenas where the gospel and human life come together in energizing, explosive ways. Practices create openings in our lives where the grace, mercy, and presence of God may be made known to us.”  

A.W. Tozer said in his book, Knowledge of the Holy, “What comes to mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Matthew 7:7-12 draws our attention to our relationship with God Himself. We will explore what it means to ask, seek, and knock. We will wrestle with the question of why we pray, or whether it is even worth it to pray. We will see that Tozer's observation is true. What we think about God shapes our perspectives and our lives, and impacts how we understand justice and how we relate to others around us. 

Pastor Paul Irminger. This series is all about what it means to seek God and walk closely with Him. Each week's message will be clear, practical, and easy to understand. But if you want to go a little deeper, we're also drawing from A.W. Tozer's classic book The Pursuit of God. It's thoughtful and rich, though at times it can feel wordy or theological. If you're up for the challenge, it's a great companion to the series.

Pastor Paul Irminger. This series is all about what it means to seek God and walk closely with Him. Each week's message will be clear, practical, and easy to understand. But if you want to go a little deeper, we're also drawing from A.W. Tozer's classic book The Pursuit of God. It's thoughtful and rich, though at times it can feel wordy or theological. If you're up for the challenge, it's a great companion to the series.

Our Vision is: To see the fame and deeds of God in our time by developing followers of Jesus who are committed to practicing the way of Jesus. This vision is drawn from Habakkuk 3:2 and Matthew 28:18–19—a call to believe God can still act in powerful ways today and to commit to discipleship that actually practices His teachings. ⸻ Reason 1 – We must still believe God can and will act in power today     •    Habakkuk had only heard of God's miracles but prayed to see them in his time.     •    Scripture is filled with examples (Noah, Caleb, Joshua, David, the woman with the issue of blood, Bartimaeus) where belief in God's power preceded experiencing His power.     •    Many Christians stop expecting what they haven't experienced. Their experience becomes the authority rather than Scripture.     •    The more we believe God can work, the more we tend to experience from Him.     •    A.W. Tozer taught that we move toward our mental image of God—if we think He is small, we will live as if He is. ⸻ Reason 2 – God responds to hunger, not apathy     •    Tozer again: Complacency is the deadly foe of spiritual growth—“He waits to be wanted.”     •    Biblical examples (Israel in Egypt, Judges cycle, David's cries, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 4:8, Matthew 5:6) show that God acts when His people cry out and earnestly seek Him.     •    Hunger means craving, longing for God's presence and work.     •    The lie that “God will do whatever He will do, no matter what” is unbiblical—Scripture calls us to seek Him if we want to experience Him. ⸻ How we pursue this vision – By developing followers of Jesus     •    In Scripture, it was always the committed followers—those who put Jesus' words into practice—who experienced His power.     •    Examples:     •    Peter obeying Jesus to cast nets and catching more fish than he could handle.     •    Lepers healed “as they went.”     •    The early church praying and seeing Peter freed from prison.     •    Stephen, Ananias, Peter—each obeying Jesus and seeing miraculous results.     •    Luke 6:47–49: Those who hear and obey are like houses on rock—secure, strong, and unshaken.     •    Many call themselves Christians without following Jesus, and thus miss experiencing God's power.     •    Jesus calls for disciples, not just “Christians.” Discipleship is not about morality for morality's sake, but about obedience that unlocks God's powerful work.     •    Commands are not rules for being “nice”—they are invitations to experience God's presence and power. ⸻ Call to Response Coleton invited the church to respond in specific ways:     1.    Pray for God's fame and deeds to be repeated today—in healings, conversions, reconciliations, miracles.     2.    Obey any specific word from God—don't delay obedience.     3.    Move from nominal Christianity to true discipleship—repent and follow Jesus fully.     4.    Cultivate hunger for God—because God responds to hunger. ⸻ Men's Discipleship Group Questions     1.    In what areas of your life have you stopped expecting God to move because you haven't experienced Him working there yet?     2.    How does your current “mental image” of God affect the way you pray, act, and take risks for Him?     3.    Men often value results—how can we grow in valuing hunger for God even when results aren't immediate?     4.    What is one concrete step of obedience you believe Jesus is calling you to take this week?     5.    How can we encourage each other to actually practice Jesus' words instead of just talking about them? ⸻ Women's Discipleship Group Questions     1.    Habakkuk prayed, “Repeat Your fame and deeds in our time.” If you prayed that today, what specific things would you ask God to do?     2.    Where in your life has your experience been louder than Scripture in defining what you believe is possible with God?     3.    What does “hungering for God” look like in your season of life right now?     4.    Think of a time you obeyed God despite uncertainty—how did you see Him move through that?     5.    What's one way our group can pray with you for God to “repeat His deeds” in your family, relationships, or community? ⸻ Author Quotes from the Sermon     1.    Abraham Heschel: “Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and he gave it to me.”     2.    A.W. Tozer: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The gravest question before the Church is always God Himself, and what we, deep in our hearts, conceive God to be like. We tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of God.”     3.    A.W. Tozer: “I want to deliberately encourage a mighty longing after God. The lack of it has brought the church to our present low estate. The stiff and wooden quality about our spiritual lives is a result of our lack of holy desire. Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. Acute desire must be present or there will be no manifestation of Christ to His people. He waits to be wanted.”

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Faith is a reasoning trust, a trust which reckons thoughtfully and confidently upon the trustworthiness of God.”~John R. Stott (1921-2011), English minister and author “…in the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.”~David Foster Wallace (1962-2008), celebrated American writer “I can safely say, on the authority of all that is revealed in the Word of God, that any man or woman… who is bored and turned off by worship is not ready for heaven.”~A.W. Tozer (1897-1963), American pastor and author “Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.”~Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) “Dump a year's supply of manna into cold storage and, guaranteed, you will forget God until the supply disappears… Do you see how this is exactly what we need? Fears and worries live in the future, trying to assure a good outcome in a potentially hard situation. The last thing they want to do is trust anyone, God included. To thwart this tendency toward independence, God only gives us what we need when we need it. The emerging idea is that he wants us to trust him in the future rather than our self-protective plan.”~Ed Welch, Professor of Practical Theology and author of Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of RestSERMON PASSAGEHebrews 12:18-29 (ESV) 18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. 25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie chats again with Drew Tozer, author of Feel Good Homes and Partner at Foundry Heat Pumps, and Expert Advisor at Building Decarbonization Alliance and Jouleia. They talk about why right-sizing HVAC systems is so important and how old rules of thumb often lead to discomfort. Drew explains how load calculations, better filters, and smart installs can improve comfort, air quality, and energy use. They also touch on heat pump myths, hybrid systems, and why teaching both homeowners and techs can lead to better results and fewer system issues. Drew Tozer talks about why many homes feel uncomfortable, drafty rooms, poor airflow, and wrong system sizes. He explains that heat pumps, when chosen and installed right, fix these issues and help save energy. Drew also highlights how indoor air quality is often ignored and why better filters should be standard, not upgrades. Gary shares stories of past installs that prove doing the math and using load calcs lead to better results. They agree that homeowners and techs both need clear info to make smarter choices and keep systems running well for years. Drew explains that many homes stay cold or drafty because the HVAC system isn't sized or installed correctly. Like putting on the right shoes, using load calcs helps pick the best heat pump for comfort. He says square footage isn't enough; you need to know how the house works. Gary shares how better filters, return drops, and smart installs stop airflow issues and dirt build-up. They both say systems should be sized with care, not guesswork, so homes stay comfy, air stays clean, and systems last longer without costly breakdowns. Expect to Learn: Why load calcs matter more than home size when picking HVAC. How better filters and duct design improve air and comfort. Why most homeowners don't replace filters often enough. How heat pumps work well without gas or high upkeep. Why simple changes can make HVAC last longer and run better. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro to Part 02 with Drew Tozer [01:45] - Why homeowners get confused by mixed HVAC quotes [03:33] - Right-sizing improves comfort in cold rooms [05:04] - Why square footage doesn't equal HVAC sizing [08:41] - Indoor air quality and the role of HVAC filters [11:35] - Why 4-5 inch filters should be standard now [15:35] - Better filter cabinets mean less maintenance [20:27] - Drew's free book and its easy-read format [22:22] - Why install quality matters more than equipment brand

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Drew Tozer, an energy advisor and Partner at Foundry Heat Pumps, and Expert Advisor at Building Decarbonization Alliance and Jouleia, about heat pump systems and how to make homes more comfortable. They discuss common problems like hot and cold rooms, the myths around heat pumps, and why right-sizing equipment matters. Drew explains how heat pumps have improved and how to pick the best one based on home size, ductwork, and local climate. They also cover hybrid setups, electric backups, and simple tips to avoid overworking systems and keep indoor air comfy and efficient. Drew Tozer explains how many homes have rooms that are too hot or too cold because of wrong HVAC sizing. He shares why heat pumps are a smart fix when sized right and how older myths make people avoid them. Drew says most homes don't need gas backup and that hybrid systems help when ductwork or power panels are limited. Gary shares job stories showing how right sizing and good planning improve comfort. They both agree that knowing a home's needs and choosing the right system can lower costs, save energy, and keep homes more comfortable year-round. Here, Drew explains how many HVAC systems are too big for the home, which causes hot and cold spots and short run times. Like using the right shoe size, right-sizing heat pumps helps keep comfort steady. He says heat pumps now work well even in cold places, and hybrid setups help when ductwork or power is limited. Gary shares how proper installs and load checks made big comfort changes. They remind techs that smaller, well-planned systems run better, save energy, and avoid problems like noise, bad airflow, and early breakdowns. Expect to Learn: Why do many homes have hot and cold rooms year-round? How oversized HVAC systems cause poor comfort and airflow. Why modern heat pumps often don't need a gas backup. How hybrid systems help when ducts or power are limited. Why right-sizing saves energy and makes homes feel better. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro to Drew Tozer in Part 01 [02:07] - Modern Heat Pumps Don't Need Gas Backup [04:49] - Why load calculations are key for heat pumps [05:45] - Hybrid setups for duct and power limitations [09:25] - Oversized cooling and moisture issues explained [11:37] - Real loads vs. guessed loads in HVAC installs [13:32] - Choosing the best size heat pump for ductwork [16:58] - Panel upgrades vs. staying with gas backup [19:39] - Fixing hot/cold rooms with the right equipment sizing