Podcasts about unfailing love

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to fix yourself with the same tools that keep failing you. We get good at managing symptoms — the frustration, the pretending, the constant reaching for something to make us feel secure — while the thing underneath goes untouched. What if the real problem was never the thing you keep trying to fix, and what if the answer was never going to come from trying harder? An ancient story about a broken marriage asks whether a person can be changed by something other than their own willpower.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 90:14 — Satisfy Us in the Morning With Your Unfailing Love Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Perth • Christchurch • Singapore • Dallas • Santiago LOVE • RENEWAL • HOPE Good morning, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. I'm Reverend Ben Cooper. Thank you for beginning this new Saturday with me. Before the pace of the day begins to gather around us, let's quietly come into God's presence and allow His unfailing love to steady our hearts for everything that lies ahead. Every new morning is a reminder that God has not finished with us. Whatever yesterday may have held—whether it brought joy, disappointment, unanswered questions or quiet victories—today is a fresh opportunity to walk with the Lord. His love has not diminished overnight, His faithfulness has not weakened and His promises remain as certain as the rising of the sun. We do not begin this day relying on our own strength; we begin by receiving the love that God freely pours into every willing heart.  Psalm 90:14 (NIV) “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” What a wonderful way to begin a new day. Before we ask God for guidance, provision or strength, He first invites us to rest in His unfailing love. From that secure place, courage begins to grow, hope quietly returns and our hearts become ready for whatever today may bring. So this morning, let's gently remind ourselves that fear will not win, because the steadfast love of God is already waiting for us at the beginning of this new day. Father, thank You for the gift of a new morning and for the unfailing love that never changes. Thank You that Your mercy greets us afresh and Your faithfulness remains constant through every season of life. Lord Jesus, walk beside every listener today. Fill every home with Your peace, strengthen those who feel weary, encourage those facing uncertainty, bring healing to those who are unwell and lead each one in the way that honours You. Holy Spirit, guide our thoughts, shape our words and help us reflect the kindness, grace and love of Christ in every conversation and every decision we make today. Across the world, from Perth to Christchurch, from Singapore to Dallas and Santiago, may every listener step into this Saturday with confidence, knowing that the unfailing love of God will remain with them throughout the day. Jesús, gracias por Tu amor que renueva mi corazón esta mañana. Jesus, obrigado pelo Teu amor que renova o meu coração nesta manhã. Jesus, salamat sa Iyong pag-ibig na nagbibigay ng bagong pag-asa ngayong umaga. Amen. Psalm 90 prayer, Christian morning prayer, God's unfailing love, daily devotional prayer, hope for today, Saturday prayer, encouragement, faith Christian morning prayer for today, Psalm 90:14 devotional, God's unfailing love every morning, begin the day with Jesus. Continue Your Journey If this morning's prayer has encouraged your heart, continue your journey through the DailyPrayer.uk prayer library. Discover hundreds of five-minute prayers for hope, healing, courage, peace and everyday encouragement, helping you walk closely with Jesus each day.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 143:8 — Let the Morning Bring Me Word of Your Unfailing Love Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Perth • Christchurch • Singapore • Charlotte • Santiago LOVE • GUIDANCE • CONFIDENCE Good morning, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. I'm Reverend Ben Cooper. Thank you for beginning this new day with me. Before the pace of life begins to gather around us, let's pause together, open God's Word and allow His voice to become the first voice that shapes our hearts today. Every morning offers more than another page on the calendar. It is a fresh reminder that God's mercy has met us again. Before the headlines, before the responsibilities and before the many voices that compete for our attention, our heavenly Father gently calls us to begin the day by remembering His unfailing love. His faithfulness has already arrived before this morning ever began.  Psalm 143:8 (NIV) “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” What a beautiful prayer to begin this day. When our hearts are rooted in God's unfailing love, we are able to face today's opportunities and challenges with quiet confidence. His love steadies our hearts, His wisdom shapes our choices and His faithfulness remains our constant companion. So today, let's gently remind ourselves that fear will not win, because Jesus Christ surrounds us with unfailing love that never grows weary or fades away. Father, thank You for this new morning and for the gift of Your constant love. Thank You that Your mercy meets us afresh and that Your faithfulness continues into every new day. Lord Jesus, bless every listener today. Bring healing to those who are unwell, courage to those carrying hidden burdens, hope to those feeling discouraged and renewed confidence to everyone beginning another day. Help us hear Your voice above every competing voice around us. Holy Spirit, quiet our hearts, deepen our trust and teach us to recognise Your gentle leading throughout every moment of this day. Across the world, from Perth to Christchurch, from Singapore to Charlotte and Santiago, may every listener begin this day resting securely in the unfailing love of God. Jesús, que Tu amor guíe mi corazón hoy. Jesus, que o Teu amor guie o meu coração hoje. Jesus, hayaan Mong ang Iyong pag-ibig ang gumabay sa puso ko ngayon. Amen.Psalm 143 prayer, Christian morning prayer, unfailing love of God, daily devotional prayer, morning encouragement, hope in Christ, guidance, trust in God Christian morning prayer for today, Psalm 143:8 devotional, God's unfailing love, beginning the day with Jesus Christ. Continue Your Journey If today's prayer has encouraged your heart, continue your journey through the DailyPrayer.uk prayer library. Discover hundreds of five-minute prayers for hope, healing, courage, peace and restful sleep, helping you continue walking with Jesus every day.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

TODAY'S TREASUREBut when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5Send us a comment!Support the show

In this message from Psalm 33, Pastor Jim explores why our hope belongs in God rather than in our own plans, strength, or circumstances. Because God is faithful, righteous, just, and full of unfailing love, we can trust His character even when we cannot see how our stories will unfold. His fatherly care reminds us that He sees our needs, while His sovereignty assures us that His purposes will stand through every generation. The cross and resurrection ultimately reveal that even when evil appears to prevail, God is still working for His glory and the good of His people.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 90:14 — Satisfy Us This Morning With Your Unfailing Love Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Perth • Auckland • Singapore • Dallas • Santiago HOPE • JOY • GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE Good morning, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. I'm Reverend Ben Cooper. Come in for five minutes, let's open God's Word together, and let's pray. Before the world begins asking things of us, God longs to meet with us. If you've woken with worries about today, if you're praying for strength, guidance or simply longing to begin this morning with hope instead of fear, let's quietly place ourselves in the Lord's presence and allow His Word to settle our hearts. Psalm 90:14 (NIV) “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” What a wonderful way to begin a new day. Before we look at our diary, before we answer a message or face our responsibilities, God invites us to be filled first with His unfailing love. His love is stronger than our fears, His faithfulness is greater than our uncertainties and His mercy is already waiting for us this morning. Father, thank You for the gift of another day. Thank You that every sunrise reminds us of Your unchanging faithfulness and Your endless compassion. Lord Jesus, strengthen every listener today. Bring healing to those who are unwell, peace to anxious hearts, wisdom to those making important decisions and fresh courage to everyone carrying unseen burdens. Help us to walk through this day with confidence, kindness and trust, knowing that You are leading every step. Holy Spirit, fill us with joy, shape our words, direct our choices and help us reflect the love of Christ in every conversation we have today. Across the world, from Perth to Auckland, from Singapore to Dallas and Santiago, may every listener begin this day knowing they are deeply loved by God and held securely in His faithful hands. Jesús, gracias por Tu amor que me sostiene hoy. Jesus, obrigado pelo Teu amor que me sustenta hoje. Jesus, salamat sa Iyong pag-ibig na umaalalay sa akin ngayon. Amen. Psalm 90 prayer, Christian morning prayer, prayer for hope today, God's unfailing love, daily devotional prayer, trusting Jesus, strength for today, encouragement Christian morning prayer for hope today, beginning the day with God, prayer for strength and guidance, trusting Jesus one day at a time.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 143:8 — Let The Morning Bring God's Unfailing Love Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Perth • Auckland • Singapore • Dallas • Bogotá HOPE • GUIDANCE • TRUST A new day doesn't ask us to have all the answers. It simply invites us to take the next step. Before the demands of today begin to gather around us, let's spend these few moments together. Let's open God's Word, quiet our hearts and remember that the Lord is already waiting to meet us with His unfailing love.  Psalm 143:8 (NIV) “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” What a beautiful way to begin the day. Before we make a single decision, God reminds us that His love has already reached us. Before we wonder what lies ahead, He gently invites us to trust Him with every step. We do not walk into today alone. The God who created us walks faithfully beside us. Father, thank You for the gift of this new day and for the promise of Your unfailing love. Thank You that Your mercy is constant, Your wisdom is perfect and Your presence is nearer than our next breath. Lord Jesus, guide every listener today. Bring healing to those who are unwell, peace to anxious hearts, wisdom to those facing difficult decisions and fresh courage to everyone who feels uncertain about the road ahead. Help us to trust You one step at a time, knowing that You are leading us with kindness and grace. Holy Spirit, fill us afresh today. Shape our words, direct our thoughts and help us reflect the love of Christ in every conversation and every opportunity You place before us. Across the world, from Perth to Auckland, from Singapore to Dallas and Bogotá, may every listener begin this day with hope, quiet confidence and the joyful assurance that God's unfailing love is already walking before them. Jesús, gracias por Tu amor fiel que me guía hoy. Jesus, obrigado pelo Teu amor fiel que me guia hoje. Jesus, salamat sa Iyong tapat na pag-ibig na gumagabay sa akin ngayon. Amen. Psalm 143 prayer, morning prayer, Christian encouragement, God's unfailing love, daily prayer, trusting Jesus today, hope in Christ, guidance from God Christian morning prayer for today, trusting God for guidance, prayer for strength and hope, God's unfailing love every morning.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Where do you turn when life gets uncertain and you just don't know what to do next? When you're dealing with that internal angst, trying everything you know how to do, and coming up completely empty? That's exactly where we find the disciples in John chapter 21. They fished all night and caught absolutely nothing. But as we close this beautiful Gospel, John leaves us with a breathtaking picture of the majesty of God, a charcoal fire, and the hope of a brand-new beginning. Have you ever wondered if you've gone too far for God to forgive you? Maybe you've strayed from the Lord. Maybe you've wondered from His plan, denied Him with your mouth, or wrecked your life in rebellion. You look at your past and think, "God could never use someone like me again." If that's you, you need to look closely at this shoreline breakfast. Just as Peter denied Jesus three times around a charcoal fire, Jesus builds another fire to look him in the eye and restore him. He gets right to the heart of the matter. He doesn't leave Peter wallowing in his grief, and He doesn't want you wallowing in yours. If you have breath today, you have hope. What is the "these" in your life? Jesus asked Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" What is the "these" for you today? Is it your career? Your comfort? Your family? Your past failures? Through this message, we challenge ourselves with the ultimate questions of the faith: • The Depth of Love: Are we truly devoted to Jesus above everything else? • The Danger of Comparison: How often do we look at someone else and ask, "Well, what about them?" instead of listening to Jesus say, "You follow Me"? • A Life with Purpose: How God can take your brokenness, bring deep healing through godly sorrow, and call you back into Kingdom work. We are all terminal. It's just a matter of timing. So why waste your life just trying to stay alive and miss out on all the life Christ has for you? If you are listening to this podcast, watching online or sitting in the pews today, and you need the hope of God's forgiveness, His reconciliation, and His giving of purpose—this sermon is for you. Stop worrying about the future. Today, listen to the voice of your Savior. Follow Him. Are you ready to stop running, drop your nets, and respond to Jesus' invitation to come to the shore?

Book of Psalms Psalm 107 is a beautiful testimony of God's enduring mercy and faithfulness. The psalm recounts how God delivers people from various troubles—those wandering in the wilderness, imprisoned in darkness, suffering because of their rebellion, and caught in life-threatening storms at sea. Again and again, when they cry out to the Lord in their distress, He rescues them and brings them into a place of peace and restoration. This psalm reminds us that no matter our circumstances, God's steadfast love never fails, and He is always ready to save those who call upon Him. Key Verse: “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1 Hashtags: #Psalm107 #GiveThanksToTheLord #GodsMercy #HeDelivers #UnfailingLove #FaithfulGod #PraiseTheLord #HopeInGod #GodRescues #ThanksgivingAndPraiseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.“Thank you for listening to SendMe Radio — where we share the Gospel, inspire faith, and keep you connected with powerful stories and updates from around the world. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a message.And remember — you can listen to SendMe Radio streaming 24/7 at www.sendmeradio.net or simply say: ‘Hey Alexa, play SendMe Radio.'

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In this honest conversation, Lori welcomes pastor, husband, father, and Absent Dad, Present Father contributor Kyle Ogle to share his powerful testimony of growing up without a father and the lasting impact of rejection. Kyle opens up about meeting his biological father as a young teen, only to later experience heartbreaking abandonment that shaped many of his struggles with insecurity, identity, anger, and fear of abandonment.Yet through God's kindness, the influence of faithful men, and the healing work of Christ, Kyle's story did not end in rejection. Today, he serves as the lead pastor of Center Church in Texas, loves being a husband and father, and points others to the truth that God truly is a present Father to the fatherless.This conversation offers hope to widowed and single mothers raising children alone, encouragement to fatherless sons and daughters wrestling with rejection, and a reminder that our stories do not have to be defined by the absence of an earthly father. Through Jesus, there is healing, identity, belonging, and redemption.Key TakeawaysThe hidden wounds of fatherlessnessHelping children process dormant griefThe importance of godly mentors and the body of ChristFinding identity in God as FatherBreaking generational cycles through ChristResources MentionedAbsent Dad, Present Father: From Loss to Light – Testimonies of God's Unfailing Love for Fatherless ChildrenScripture Referenced: Ezekiel 18, Matthew 3, John 1, Psalm 68:5ConnectTo connect with Perspective Ministries and learn more about resources for widows and fatherless children, visit Perspective Ministries

NT GUIDELINES FOR SMALL GROUP MEETINGS – INTRODUCTION   Welcome back to Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts. If you've been a regular listener to my podcasts, you may have been wondering what's been happening since January, when I finished my series where I was reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life.   Well, for first few months of the year I was working on turning the contents of those podcasts into a new book and preparing it for publication. The good news is that it's now available from my website and I've given it the title:   All the Days of My Life – a Story of God's Unfailing Love.   I'm already receiving many encouraging reports from those who have read it, and if you'd like a copy, full details are on my website.   Since then, I've been working on six podcasts for use in our church home-groups and have now decided to make them more widely available as a new series. You may remember a series I did in 2023 under the heading When You Come Together. I later turned that into a book with the same title. The podcasts I have now produced are based on some of the teaching in that book, which is itself based on Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 14 – especially verse 26.   This new series of talks is specially designed for use in small groups such as home groups. It contains six talks of less than 20 minutes each. We look particularly at 1 Corinthians 14 to see what God had to say about how Christians back then should 'do church', and seeing how this might affect what we do today, particularly in small groups.   As usual, the full text of each talk will appear on my website along with the recording. This should be helpful particularly to group leaders, who would also benefit from my book When you Come Together – God's Plans for when His People Meet  (WYCT), which could be useful background reading, as also could Body Builders – gifts to make God's people grow (on the subject of spiritual gifts).   The first talk in the series will be posted at the same time as this, and the rest will follow shortly. To help you prepare for that, I'm making a few suggestions. But first let me say that it's not my intention that the notes and podcasts should be slavishly followed. They're just there to help you and your group to discuss and pray about what God's word might be saying about what should be happening in your meetings.   Things to do ahead of the group meeting – seven suggestions   1.     Make space in your diary to prepare for the meeting. 2.     Read the relevant scripture passages. See the list below.   3.     Listen to the podcast and study the notes. 4.     Encourage group members to listen ahead of time too. 5.     Plan the format of your meeting and ensure that the podcast is played towards the beginning of the meeting to leave time for discussion and prayer afterwards. 6.     Think about the discussion questions I have included at the end of the talk. (N.B. You'll find these in the notes. They're NOT in the recording). Consider if you will have time to discuss all of them. If not, which are the most relevant to your group? 7.     Pray for the leading of the Spirit when the group gathers.   Finally, here's a list of relevant background reading for each talk. You might like to keep a copy of this for future reference. Obviously, the Bible passages are the most important. For your guidance, WYCT contains a bit more than the notes, and Body Builders even more. But how much background reading you do is up to you. RELEVANT EXTRA READING   1 CORINTHIANS                  WYCT             BODY BUILDERS   Talk 1             12-13                                     Chs. 1, 3, 4 Talk 2             14                                           Ch. 5               Pages 131-140         Talk 3             14                                           Ch. 6               Pages 141-151 Talk 4             14                                           Ch. 7               Chapters 3 and 9 Talk 5            12-14                                      Ch. 8               Talk 6             14                                           Ch. 9                 God bless you and grant you much blessing in your group meetings.

Hosea—It’s an Old Testament book written during the fading days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Hosea describes something of a spiritual dumpster fire. But most remarkable of all, Jesus is mentioned! This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll get to know Hosea—the prophet, AND the book that he wrote. Plus—all the top stories from the Middle East—and a creative idea for sharing your faith with a Jewish friend. All on The Land and the Book.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/landandthebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Steve & Jenia WilliamsBook: God's Heart for the Prodigal: A Devotional Journal of Mercy, Redemption, and Unfailing LoveTopic: sharing the viewpoints of parents of a prodigal, recounting how their son, Christian music artist Zach Williams, lived apart from God until he came to Jesus as His SaviorBook Page on Zach's Website: zachwilliamsmusic.com/prodigal

Around the Word in 180 Days (AW180) is a podcast/blog where we read the Bible with our brothers and sisters in the public schools. My name is Karen and I am your host for the program and for the 2025-2026 school year our theme, Prayers-Praises-Promises. We will read the promises of God, pray the promises and praise God using His Word. The Promises of God are read categorically one each school day and then we will pray that promise. We will praise God using a different Scripture each time and read the Daily Devotionals from Christian Educators. Please join us using Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Prime or Podomatic. This podcast and its accompanying blog is one of many tools for your role as Christ's ambassador this school year. Each daily show is designed to be 15 minutes or less with the busy educator in mind. You are encouraged to share with your colleagues.

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Step out of the exhausting cycle of trying to earn God's approval and rest in His lavish                                                    and unchanging love.  By Jenny Nipper  

We wrapped up our marriage series being reminded of God's unfailing love for us and how that can play out in our marriages.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

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Welcome to Day 2810 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2810 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 118:1-9 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2810 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2810 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Eternal Refuge – Stepping into the Wide-Open Spaces In our previous trek, we stood on the mountaintop of Psalm One Hundred Seventeen. We explored the shortest chapter in the entire Bible, and yet, we saw how it held the largest possible stage. It was a cosmic megaphone, calling all the disinherited nations, and all the diverse people groups of the earth, to return to their Creator. It reminded us that God's unfailing love is a prevailing flood, capable of washing over every cultural and geographical boundary. Today, we take our next momentous step. We are crossing the threshold into Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, and we will be focusing our attention on the first movement of this incredible song, covering verses one through nine, in the New Living Translation. This is a milestone moment in our journey. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen is the grand finale, the sweeping crescendo, of the Egyptian Hallel. This is the very last of the Passover psalms. When you picture Jesus and His disciples in the Upper Room, finishing the Last Supper, the Gospel of Matthew tells us that they sang a hymn before heading out to the Mount of Olives. This was that hymn. These were the very words that filled the mind of the Messiah, as He walked deliberately toward the darkness of Gethsemane, and the agony of the cross. As we read this psalm, we hear the sound of a massive, festive procession. We hear a worship leader crying out to the congregation, and we hear a deeply personal testimony of a leader who was surrounded by enemies, yet rescued by the overwhelming power of Yahweh. So, let us join the procession, and listen to the opening chorus. The first segment is: The Chorus of Unfailing Love. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses one through four. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Let all Israel repeat: "His faithful love endures forever." Let Aaron's descendants, the priests, repeat: "His faithful love endures forever." Let all who fear the Lord repeat: "His faithful love endures forever." The psalm erupts with a joyful, booming command: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!" But this is not just a solo performance. The worship leader is actively conducting a massive, multi-part choir, stationed within the temple courts. He calls out to three specific, distinct groups, demanding that they lift their voices and repeat the core thesis of the entire biblical narrative: "His faithful love endures forever." If this grouping sounds familiar, it should! We saw this exact same three-part division back in Psalm One Hundred Fifteen. First, the leader calls out to all Israel. These are the covenant people, the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are the ones who experienced the Exodus, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision of manna in the wilderness. They, of all people, have the historical evidence to shout that God's faithful love endures. Next, he turns to Aaron's descendants, the priests. These are the spiritual leaders, the men who mediated between the holy God and the flawed nation. They worked the sacrifices; they saw the blood on the altar. They understood, intimately, the cost of forgiveness. They are commanded to publicly declare that the sacrificial system is upheld not by mechanics, but by God's enduring love. Finally, the leader casts a wide net to all who fear the Lord. This encompasses the Gentile converts, the foreigners, and the strangers from those diverse nations we talked about in Psalm One Hundred Seventeen. God's love is not geographically restricted. If you fear Yahweh, if you revere the Creator of the universe, you are invited into the choir. You are given a voice in the congregation. And what is the lyric they are all singing? It is the Hebrew word Hesed. This is God's loyal, stubborn, covenant-keeping affection. It is a love that does not quit when we fail. It is a love that outlasts empires, survives the darkness of the grave, and, as the psalm says, "endures forever." When Jesus walked toward the cross, He was holding onto this exact promise. The physical pain would be temporary, but the Hesed of the Father would be eternal. The second segment is: The Cry from the Narrow Place. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verse five. In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. Suddenly, the perspective shifts. The sweeping, panoramic view of the massive choir fades into the background, and a single, solitary voice steps up to the microphone. The worship leader—perhaps the King, or perhaps a representation of the Messiah—shares a deeply personal testimony. "In my distress, I prayed to the Lord." The Hebrew word translated as "distress" is metsar. It literally means a narrow, tight, or constricted place. It paints a vivid, suffocating picture. Have you ever felt trapped? Have you ever felt like the walls of your life—your finances, your health, your relationships—were closing in on you, squeezing the very breath out of your lungs? That is the metsar. It is the spiritual claustrophobia of a crisis. The psalmist was pushed into a corner with no human escape route. But in that tight, suffocating space, he did the only thing left to do. He prayed. He cried out to Yahweh. And the response of God is breathtaking: "The Lord answered me and set me free." The literal Hebrew translation is incredibly poetic. It says, "The Lord answered me in a broad place," or "in a spacious place." God did not just pluck him out of the tight squeeze; God completely changed his environment. He moved him from the suffocating, narrow gorge of distress, and planted his feet in a wide, expansive, sunlit meadow of freedom. This is what Yahweh does. He takes our claustrophobic anxieties and replaces them with the wide-open spaces of His grace. He gives us room to breathe again. The third segment is: The Fearless Stance of the Redeemed. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses six through seven. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me. Because the psalmist has experienced this miraculous transfer from the narrow place to the spacious place, his entire psychological posture has changed. He stands tall, squares his shoulders, and makes a bold, defiant declaration: "The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear." This is the ultimate antidote to anxiety. If the Maker of heaven and earth, the Commander of the Divine Council, is actively standing on your side, fear becomes logically obsolete. He asks a rhetorical question: "What can mere people do to me?" When we look at this through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview, we understand that "mere people" are often pawns. Behind hostile human armies and corrupt human politicians, there are often dark, rebellious spiritual forces at work. The psalmist knows that he is not just fighting flesh and blood. But even so, if the Most High God—the uncreated Creator—is his helper, then the rebel gods and their human puppets are entirely powerless to change his eternal destiny. "What can mere people do to me?" They might insult me. They might steal my property. They might even, as Jesus knew, destroy my physical body. But they cannot touch my soul, and they cannot alter the enduring, forever nature of God's Hesed toward me. He repeats the truth to let it sink in deep: "Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me." The word for "help" here means to actively assist in battle. God is not a passive observer; He is a fellow warrior in the trenches. Because of this divine alliance, the psalmist is certain of the outcome: "I will look in triumph at those who hate me." He doesn't say he will seek bitter, petty revenge. He says he will look in triumph. He will stand in the wide-open space of God's deliverance, and he will see the hostile, chaotic forces of his enemies completely neutralized. The Fourth Segment is: The Superiority of the Divine Refuge. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses eight through nine. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. It is better to take refuge in the...

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Join Minister Jeremy Squires Sr. on the "Love Never Fails" podcast as he explores the profound and unwavering love of God. In this heartfelt episode, Jeremy emphasizes that no matter the mistakes or doubts we face, God's love is always welcoming and redeeming. Through biblical stories and personal reflections, he reassures listeners that they are never too far from God's embrace. This episode is a comforting reminder of the unconditional love that awaits us all.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling conclude our series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling conclude our series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

God's love is steady and unfailing. It isn't based on your perfection but on His goodness. Even on your hardest days, His love never pulls away — it carries you, covers you, and never fails.

Part 6 of the series "God's Unfailing Love" To support this ministry and help us continue to transform lives around the world, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ufMJavYou're listening to Bishop Darlingston Johnson, senior pastor at Harvest Intercontinental Church, Olney, MD. Learn more about Harvesters-Olney at www.harvestersolney.org

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she explores how trust enriches our lives through heartwarming dog stories. This episode features missionary Dan Rosell, who shares how his two Pekingese companions provided comfort during his teenage paper route years, and attorney Sean Lovorn, who recounts his fearless dog Gray Dog's standoff with cattle. Through these stories, discover how the trust our dogs place in us mirrors the trust we can develop with God, leading to a more colorful, fear-free life rooted in love. Timeline 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:40 - Show Theme: Trust Enriches Life 1:03 - Guest Introduction: Dan Rosell & Sean Lovorn 1:28 - Dan's Story: Paper Route Companions 1:56 - Meet Pick and Pandy: The Pekingese Protectors 2:38 - Morning Routes at 3:30 AM 4:35 - Building Trust Through Time Together 5:20 - Sean's Story: Gray Dog vs. The Cattle Herd 6:07 - Zero Fear: 26 Pounds of Courage 7:29 - Fear vs. Love: 1 John 4:18 8:11 - Dogs Don't Look in Mirrors 9:10 - Psalm 143:8 - Trusting God's Unfailing Love 9:53 - Taking Action on Trust 10:49 - Thought to Ponder: Do I Trust God Like My Dog Trusts Me? 11:40 - Closing & Where to Find More Host: Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098 God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com. Air Date: 01/31/26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Part 5 of the series "God's Unfailing Love" To support this ministry and help us continue to transform lives around the world, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ufMJavYou're listening to Bishop Darlingston Johnson, senior pastor at Harvest Intercontinental Church, Olney, MD. Learn more about Harvesters-Olney at www.harvestersolney.org

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Karri Rogge and Tracy Gowling continue our new series on Hosea.

Welcome to Day 2780 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2780 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 107:17-32 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2780 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred eighty of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title of today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Great Rescue – Healing the Fool and Taming the Chaos. Today, we continue our voyage through the magnificent Psalm One Hundred Seven. We are exploring the second half of the four great testimonies of redemption, covering verses seventeen through thirty-two, in the New Living Translation. In our previous trek through the first sixteen verses of this psalm, we stood amidst the great assembly of the redeemed. We heard the call: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!" We heard the testimony of the Wanderers—those who were lost in the desolate wilderness, hungry and homeless, until God led them to a city. We heard the testimony of the Prisoners—those who sat in darkness and iron chains because they rebelled against the counsel of the Most High, until God shattered the bronze gates to set them free. Today, two more groups step forward to the microphone. Their stories are perhaps even more intense. First, we will meet the Fools—those whose rebellion manifested not as chains, but as a sickness that brought them to the very brink of the grave. Second, we will meet the Sailors—the merchants who dared to do business in the chaotic deep, only to find themselves reeling like drunkards in a storm that swallowed their wisdom whole. In both cases, we will see the Hesed—the Unfailing Love—of Yahweh intervene when all hope was lost. We will see Him send His Word to heal, and we will see Him whisper to the waves to bring peace. So, let us listen as the next witnesses share their story of salvation. The first segment is: Testimony Three: The Fools and the Great Physician. Psalm One Hundred Seven: verses seventeen through nineteen. Some were fools; they suffered because of their sinful ways.  Their appetites were gone, and they drew near to the gates of death.  "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. The third group steps forward, and the psalmist introduces them with a blunt, uncomplimentary title: "Fools." "Some were fools; they suffered because of their sinful ways." The Hebrew word used here is evilim. In the wisdom literature of Proverbs, a fool is not someone who lacks intelligence; a fool is someone who lacks moral compass. A fool is someone who lives as if there are no consequences. They are spiritually reckless. The text tells us plainly that their suffering was self-inflicted. It was "because of their sinful ways" (literally, "the way of their transgression"). They lived hard, rebelled against God's design for life,...

Welcome to Day 2778 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2778 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 107:1-16 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2778 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred seventy-eight of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Great Gathering – From the Wasteland to the Broken Gates.   Today, we cross a major threshold in our expedition through the Psalms. We are stepping into Book Five of the Psalter, the final collection of these ancient songs. We begin this new leg of the journey with Psalm One Hundred Seven, covering the first two stanzas, verses one through sixteen, in the New Living Translation. To understand the power of this moment, we must remember where we left off. In our previous trek, we stood at the end of Psalm One Hundred Six, which was the conclusion of Book Four. That psalm ended with a desperate, heartbreaking prayer from the exile: "Save us, O Lord our God! Gather us back from among the nations." It was a cry from the diaspora, a plea from a people scattered to the four winds because of their rebellion. They were asking God to reverse the judgment of the exile. Psalm One Hundred Seven is the thunderous answer to that prayer. If Psalm One Hundred Six ended with a plea to be gathered, Psalm One Hundred Seven begins with the celebration of the gathered. The tone shifts from petition to proclamation. It is a panoramic view of God's Redemption. It describes specific scenarios of human desperation—being lost in the desert, locked in a dungeon, sick unto death, or tossed in a storm—and shows how Yahweh intervenes to rescue. It is a psalm that celebrates the Hesed—the Unfailing Love—of God, which pursues us into the wildest wastelands and the darkest prisons. So, let us join the procession of the redeemed and listen to their stories. The first segment is: The Prologue: The Song of the Redeemed. Psalm One Hundred Seven: verses one through three. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.  Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.  For he has gathered the exiles from many lands, from east and west, from north and south. The psalm opens with the classic liturgical call to worship, identifying the core motivation for all praise: God is Good, and His Faithful Love (Hesed) is eternal. But then, the psalmist turns to the congregation and issues a challenge: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!" The Hebrew word for "Redeemed" is Geulim. It comes from the word Ga'al, which refers to the Kinsman-Redeemer. This was the nearest male relative who had the legal responsibility to buy back a family member who had been sold into...

Part 4 of the series "God's Unfailing Love" To support this ministry and help us continue to transform lives around the world, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ufMJavYou're listening to Bishop Darlingston Johnson, senior pastor at Harvest Intercontinental Church, Olney, MD. Learn more about Harvesters-Olney at www.harvestersolney.org

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (NRSV) — Psalm 118:24 Some mornings don't feel worth rejoicing over. The weight of yesterday's worries or the dread of today's challenges can steal our joy before the day even begins. But Psalm 118:24 gently calls us back to a deeper truth: every single day is a gift crafted by God's own hands. When the psalmist says, “This is the day that the LORD has made,” it's not just about sunny skies and good vibes. It's a declaration that no matter what the day holds, it is still God's. It means that God's love, mercy, and faithfulness are already waiting for you in this day. Even when life feels unpredictable, God's love doesn't waver. Rejoicing doesn't mean pretending that everything is fine. It means choosing to trust the One who made the day—and who holds you in it. Each morning brings a new opportunity to rest in God's love, to find joy not in perfection but in God's presence. You don't have to carry yesterday's weight into today. God's love is new each morning—and it will meet you again tomorrow. Jesus, thank you for this day and for your unfailing love in it. Help me to rejoice in your presence and to trust you in all that lies ahead. Amen.

Welcome to Day 2773 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2773 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 106:1-12 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2773 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred seventy-three of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The History of Rebellion – Grace at the Brink of the Sea.   Today, we stand at a pivotal junction in the book of Psalms. We are beginning our journey through Psalm One Hundred Six, covering the opening movement, verses one through twelve, in the New Living Translation. In our previous treks through Psalm One Hundred Five, we walked through the glittering gallery of Israel's history. We saw the faithfulness of God in calling Abraham, protecting the patriarchs, and bringing the nation out of Egypt loaded with silver and gold. It was a history written in major chords—a celebration of God's unbreakable promise and Israel's triumph. But today, the music changes. Psalm One Hundred Six covers the exact same historical period—the Exodus and the Wilderness—but it tells the story from the dark side. If Psalm One Hundred Five was about God's Faithfulness, Psalm One Hundred Six is about Israel's Faithlessness. It is a corporate confession. It admits that while God was remembering His covenant, the people were busy forgetting His miracles. It strips away the nostalgia and exposes the ugly truth: we are a people prone to rebellion. Yet, strangely, this dark confession begins with a shout of praise. Why? Because the only thing stronger than human rebellion is God's "Unfailing Love." So, let us look in the mirror of history and see if we recognize ourselves in the rebels at the Red Sea. The first segment is: The Hallelujah of the Sinner: Acknowledging Goodness. Psalm One Hundred Six: verses one through three. Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.  Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise him enough?  There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right. The psalm opens with the same word that ended the previous psalm: "Hallelujah!" ("Praise the Lord!"). Even though the psalmist is about to recount a litany of national failures, he starts with the character of God: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever." The word for "faithful love" is our covenant friend, Hesed. This is the anchor. The psalmist knows that if God's love were not enduring—if it were based on performance—Israel would have been wiped out long ago. He praises God before he confesses, because God's goodness provides the safety to be honest about our sin. He then asks a rhetorical question: "Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise him enough?" This links us back to...

Part 3 of the series "God's Unfailing Love"To support this ministry and help us continue to transform lives around the world, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ufMJavYou're listening to Bishop Darlingston Johnson, senior pastor at Harvest Intercontinental Church, Olney, MD. Learn more about Harvesters-Olney at www.harvestersolney.org

November 12, 2026

To support this ministry and help us continue to transform lives around the world, please visit: https://bit.ly/3ufMJavYou're listening to Bishop Darlingston Johnson, senior pastor at Harvest Intercontinental Church, Olney, MD. Learn more about Harvesters-Olney at www.harvestersolney.org

Welcome to Day 2735 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2735 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 92:1-7 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2735 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred thirty-five of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title of today's Wisdom-Trek is: A Sabbath Song, The Joy of Proclaiming God's Faithfulness Today, we embark on a journey into Psalm Ninety-two, covering its opening, foundational verses, one through seven, in the New Living Translation. This psalm carries the unique superscription, "A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath Day."   It is a deliberate, joyful declaration of praise and thanksgiving, written specifically for the day of rest. We transition here from the high assurance of Psalm Ninety-one, where we learned that God's faithful promises are our armor and that His angels are ordered to protect us.   Psalm Ninety-two is the natural response to that security: because God is a faithful protector, our lives should overflow with joyful, continuous worship. This psalm invites us to make our lives a perpetual Sabbath, a dedicated time of celebrating God's Unfailing Love and His Faithfulness.   It challenges us to look beyond the temporary flourishing of the wicked and to rest in the wisdom of God's eternal plan. So, let us open our hearts to this song of rest and worship, learning the wisdom of perpetual thanksgiving. The first segment is: The Command and Content of Perpetual Praise Psalm Ninety-two: verses one through four It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High.  It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, and your faithfulness in the evening.  Praise him with the ten-stringed harp, with the melody of the lyre.  For you, O Lord, have made me joyful by your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. The psalm begins with a simple, profound statement of spiritual fact: "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High." "Good"   (ṭôḇ) here means more than merely pleasant; it signifies morally and spiritually excellent, the right and proper thing to do.   The focus is squarely on the Most High   (‘Elyōn), the supreme, sovereign God, whose power transcends all earthly and celestial authority, ensuring that our praise is directed to the one true source of all blessing. This praise is meant to be continuous and all-encompassing: "It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, and your faithfulness in the evening." The psalmist delineates the ideal spiritual rhythm of the day, moving from dawn to dusk.   In the morning, when hope is renewed, we proclaim God's Unfailing Love   (ḥesed), His steadfast,

Welcome to Day 2725 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2725 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 89:30-37 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2725 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2725 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title of this Wisdom-Trek is: Covenant and Correction – The Unfailing Promise Beyond Sin Today, we continue our deep exploration of the magnificent Psalm Eighty-nine, focusing on the pivotal verses thirty through thirty-seven in the New Living Translation. This psalm is a grand meditation on the Davidic Covenant, which we covered in detail in our previous trek. We heard God's unbreakable oath to David, promising an eternal dynasty, an unwavering hand of support, and the title of "firstborn, the mightiest of all kings on earth." The core message was the perpetuity of the throne, guaranteed by God's eternal Unfailing Love  (ḥesed). Now, the psalm addresses the inevitable question that hangs over any covenant involving human beings: What happens when David's descendants sin? This section provides the powerful, compassionate, and definitive answer. God assures the Davidic line that while sin will bring discipline and punishment, it will never break the covenant itself. This distinction between temporary discipline and eternal covenant is the central theological assurance of this passage, and it's vital for anchoring our hope. So, let's open our hearts and minds to this profound divine teaching on the nature of grace, discipline, and eternal commitment. The first section is: The Reality of Sin and the Necessity of Discipline Psalm Eighty-nine: thirty through thirty-two  "But if your descendants forsake my instructions and fail to live by my regulations, if they ignore my decrees and disobey my commands, then I will punish their sin with the rod, and their rebellion with whipping." God, who speaks through the prophetic vision in this psalm, moves directly to the problem of human failure. This is a realistic covenant; God knows that David's descendants, like all human rulers, will be prone to failure: "But if your descendants forsake my instructions and fail to live by my regulations..." The "But if" introduces the conditional clause, the possibility of covenant violation by the human party. The psalmist emphasizes the deliberate nature of their potential disobedience. They don't just forget; they "forsake" God's instructions (tōrôt, the divine teaching or law), and they "fail to live by my regulations" (mishpaṭîm, the divine judgments or legal decrees). This is a profound failure of both heart and deed. They ignore the wisdom that we seek here on the trek! The condition of sin is...