Resilient Faith
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Welcome to Resilient Faith, a podcast to support your journey to live a fully present life, and a deeper understanding of the resilient power within you. Opportunities to find deeper resilience within ourselves can come when life seems most challenging. This podcast is to help you develop that resilience and connection with God. Being Resilient and having power starts with Faith. Resilient Faith is sponsored by Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, CA. Our Podcast is Produced by Janice McQueen Ward and Cameron Ward; Music composed by Cameron Ward; Host - Lora East, Associate Pastor Special Thanks - Nancy Reeves, Music Director, and Dave Carpenter, Pastor. You can follow Resilient Faith on Facebook @bpcteam and on Instagram @bpc_usa Please consider supporting our ministry by giving here - https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/
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Hope on Union Mission Partner
January 18, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBJoin Resilient Faith Podcast as we interview Tracey Evans, Hospitality Manager with Hope on Union. To learn more and to volunteer, contact Tracey here: Hope on Union l United University Church uuc-la.org How does BPC focus on Mission work? BPC is a Matthew 25 Church! Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave y...
What is a Mission Catalyst? Resilient Faith Podcast interviews Rev. Worthen-Gamble on the importance of being a Matthew 25 church
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBJoin Resilient Faith Podcast and Pastor Lora East as she interviews Rev. Heidi Worthen-Gamble, the Mission Catalyst for the Presbytery of the Pacific. How does BPC focus on Mission work? BPC is a Matthew 25 Church! Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in pri...
Happy New Year! Now what?
January 04, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat am I doing here? Why were we born and what is my purpose? - Dave asks this or us in this sermon. It makes us all think, right? WHY was I born, why were we born. Let's use 2023 to find out! Romans 8: 5-14 NIV 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and pe...
Happy Holidays!
December 29, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBScripture: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establi...
Ask God: what are You saying to me?
December 21, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBIn the quiet, we hear God. It’s easy to reflect on the past; that is why they say hindsight is 20/20. As we reflect on this past year, let us be grateful. When we take moments of silence and still, we can hear God. It may not always be great at deciphering the message, but I do know that God soothes me and allows me to get through stressful times. This holiday season can be one that is stressful, lonely, frustrating, busy, and full of the hustle and bustle that is the holiday season. Many o...
What is the importance of Joseph in the Messiah story?
December 14, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBJoin Pastor Dave with a beautiful message about Joseph, and the importance of his role in welcoming our savior, who would be named Jesus. Thank you Lord for our dads, and now important they are in our lives. Matthew 1: 18-25 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was fa...
Sermon Series: Advent, Reconciled with One Another
December 14, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBJoin Pastor Dave with a beautiful message about Joseph, and the importance of his role in welcoming our savior, who would be named Jesus. Thank you Lord for our dads, and now important they are in our lives. Matthew 1: 18-25 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was fa...
Hurt people hurt people...how to reconcile with oneself
December 07, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBPastor Dave hits us with a core issue in today's world: how when we are hurt, it spills out to others. How do we reconcile with ourselves and with God? How can we spill out love and not hurt? Listen to ponder the issue. Scripture is from NIV. Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s nam...
Hurt people hurt people...how to reconcile with oneself
December 07, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBPastor Dave hits us with a core issue in today's world: how when we are hurt, it spills out to others. How do we reconcile with ourselves and with God? How can we spill out love and not hurt? Listen to ponder the issue. Scripture is from NIV. Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s nam...
Reconciled to God: prepare the way of the Lord, Emmanuel
December 01, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin BPC during Advent for our Sermon Series: Reconciled. Lora East speaks on John the Baptist. The seriousness of the season, the pain and suffering in the world and that we do need to repent. That we need to bear fruit, to be clean in spirit and to prepare ourself for God. Advent is a season of more than blinking lights and parties, but a time of Emmanuel - God with us. Don't burn out for the wrong reasons....the holidays are stressful enough without unrealistic expectations. Instead take ...
Happy Thanksgiving from BPC!
November 23, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome the season of thanks with this great sermon from our Interfaith Worship in 2021. A lot has happened in the last year, and we are very grateful for each of you. Please continue to spread love and joy and share the message of our podcast. God Bless. Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch
Gratitude Meditation
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBMake it a daily practice to have gratitude and space for yourself. Pause, be still and have a conversation with God. Psalm 98 A psalm of praise. 1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. 3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salv...
Gratitude Meditation
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBMake it a daily practice to have gratitude and space for yourself. Pause, be still and have a conversation with God. Psalm 98 A psalm of praise. 1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. 3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salv...
Remembering our loved ones...now and always
November 09, 2022 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBIn this beautiful service, Pastor Lora reminds us of the joy of remembering those that have left us. Take time today to have gratitude for those that you have lost and those precious memories. Blessings and Peace. Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch
The Gifts of Imperfection: Cultivating Rest & Play with Pastor Lora East
November 02, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn the series, we dive into letting go of perfection in exchange for being imperfect, vulnerable and, yes, worthy of God’s love and belonging just as we are. As Christians, we found a lot of resounding themes within the wisdom of this book, and connected it to our life of faith. During this 5 week series, gain insight as to how you can better value yourself as a beloved child of God, let go of what you think you’re supposed to be, and embrace who you really are in God’s eyes. Come on this j...
The Gifts of Imperfection: Cultivating Creativity
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn the series, we dive into letting go of perfection in exchange for being imperfect, vulnerable and, yes, worthy of God’s love and belonging just as we are. As Christians, we found a lot of resounding themes within the wisdom of this book, and connected it to our life of faith. During this 5 week series, gain insight as to how you can better value yourself as a beloved child of God, let go of what you think you’re supposed to be, and embrace who you really are in God’s eyes. Come on this j...
The Gifts of Imperfection: Cultivating Authenticity and Vulnerability
October 19, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn the series, we dive into letting go of perfection in exchange for being imperfect, vulnerable and, yes, worthy of God’s love and belonging just as we are. As Christians, we found a lot of resounding themes within the wisdom of this book, and connected it to our life of faith. During this 5 week series, gain insight as to how you can better value yourself as a beloved child of God, let go of what you think you’re supposed to be, and embrace who you really are in God’s eyes. Come on this j...
The Gifts of Imperfection: Fitting in versus Belonging
October 12, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn the series, we dive into letting go of perfection in exchange for being imperfect, vulnerable and, yes, worthy of God’s love and belonging just as we are. As Christians, we found a lot of resounding themes within the wisdom of this book, and connected it to our life of faith. Over the next 5 weeks, gain insight as to how you can better value yourself as a beloved child of God, let go of what you think you’re supposed to be, and embrace who you really are in God’s eyes. Come on this journ...
The Gifts of Imperfection Sermon Series: Wholehearted Living
October 05, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn the series, we dive into letting go of perfection in exchange for being imperfect, vulnerable and, yes, worthy of God’s love and belonging just as we are. As Christians, we found a lot of resounding themes within the wisdom of this book, and connected it to our life of faith. Over the next 5 weeks, gain insight as to how you can better value yourself as a beloved child of God, let go of what you think you’re supposed to be, and embrace who you really are in God’s eyes. Come on this journ...
Faith Meditation
September 29, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBMeditation and prayer needs to be part of our daily spiritual practice. I hope this meditation helps you center, balance, and provides respite for a busy life! Create time for yourself with: prayer meditation reading the bible having quiet time Blessings and love. Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch
Faith Meditation
September 29, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBMeditation and prayer needs to be part of our daily spiritual practice. I hope this meditation helps you center, balance, and provides respite for a busy life! Create time for yourself with: prayer meditation reading the bible having quiet time Blessings and love. Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch
Pastor Lora discusses Mental Health with Dr. Mark Baker
September 21, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDr. Baker received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Master of Divinity in Theology from Fuller Seminary, and has received a Certificate in Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute. He is licensed as a Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and has served as an ordained minister. Dr. Baker is the Executive Director of the La Vie Christian Counseling Centers with offices in Pasadena and Santa Monica, which have bee...
Pastor Lora interviews Rabbi Michael Gotlieb
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBAbout Rabbi Michael Gotlieb Michael has taught at the School of Christian Learning and shares Thanksgiving Service with BPC. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1990 where he also earned his Masters Degree in Jewish Studies. He completed his rabbinic internship at Columbia University. Before coming to KM, he served a congregation in North County San Diego for 5 years. In addition to his congregational activities, Rabbi Gotlieb has served as president of the Rabbinical As...
Pastor Lora East interviews Dr. Rev. Tom Tewell
September 08, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell has been a friend of our church and teacher of the School of Christian Learning. We get to know him even better with his conversation with Lora East. About Tom: The Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell has loved being pastor of multiple congregations during his fifty years in pastoral ministry, but in this current chapter of life, he thoroughly enjoys being a pastor to pastors, a guest preacher, a consultant to churches…and, most of all, a husband, dad, and granddad. During his year...
Interview with Professor Dr. Daniel Christopher
August 31, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBLora had a chance to sit down with a few of our teachers from the School of Christian Learning and talk about what inspired them to join ministry and so much more. Great interviews are coming, including today's! About Dr. Christopher: Dr. Smith-Christopher (he prefers simply "Daniel") is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University with specialization in Old Testament Studies and Theology. He is the author of several books, including Micah: A Commentary (The Old Testame...
Interview with Professor Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher
August 31, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBLora had a chance to sit down with a few of our teachers from the School of Christian Learning and talk about what inspired them to join ministry and so much more. Great interviews are coming, including today's! About Dr. Christopher: Dr. Smith-Christopher (he prefers simply "Daniel") is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University with specialization in Old Testament Studies and Theology. He is the author of several books, including Micah: A Commentary (The Old Testame...
Breathing in Gratitude with Megan Gillespie
August 24, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn today's podcast, you will learn how to breathe in joy and gratitude and breathe out anxiety. Our guest today is Megan Gillespie the interim Music Director at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. Here are todays topics. Enjoy: Gratitude list – begin/end each day with a gratitude list – prayer & meditation God/Higher Power/Universe – I pray each being listening to my words has a better understanding of themselves, their beauty, and their worthiness. Breathing exercises: 6-3-12-3 – anxiety r...
Getting to know our interim Music Director, Megan Gillespie
August 18, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBAbout Megan: Megan or Miss Megan, as students like to call her, has run her private studio for over 10 years. Megan is inclusive, prompt, open, patient, empathetic, and leads lessons with a lot of humor. In her work with YoungArts and the Music Center, she is passionate in her support of educational and scholarship programs created to encourage talented young people pursuing careers in the arts. Miss Megan’s students range from complete beginners to performers who desire careers in the a...
How do you say goodbye? Celebrating our Worship Arts Director, Katheryne
August 10, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBOur beautiful Worship Arts Director, Katheryne Levin is retiring from Brentwood and we are so grateful for all she has done to make our music FAB for 23 years. She will be moving home and leaving Los Angeles and her last day is August 28th. How will we go on without her magic? It won't be easy. We love her and her legacy. Katheryne is a singer, musician, artist and leader. Her heart and soul is on display at every event at BPC and she transforms the music to a theatrical experience and T...
Dean Choi and his faith journey from Youth Ministry to Pediatric Chaplaincy
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAbout Dean: Dean Choi is the Associate Youth Director at BPC. He is currently a pastoral Candidate in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and identifies as a First-Generation, Transnational, Korean Male Adoptee. Before coming to LA, Dean assisted in college access work for two years in the inner city of Chicago Public High Schools as a College Advisor and four years working on the college side advising first-generation, low income, and minority students build communities through leadership trai...
Rachel Penmore shares her passion for young adult ministry!
July 20, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBAbout our Guest: Rev. Rachel Penmore is the campus minister of UKirk at the University of TN. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida she grew in the Presbyterian church, and received her B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from Queens University in Charlotte, NC and her M.Div from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA. Rachel has served in many different ministry contexts including Yellowstone National Park, Travis Airforce Base, a Trauma 1 hospital, and the traditional church. S...
Associate Pastor Lora East interviews Professor and Writer Sarah Emanuel
July 07, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAbout Sarah: Sarah Emanuel, one of BPC's School of Christian Learning teachers, holds a PhD with Distinction in Biblical Studies, with a graduate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies, from Drew University’s Graduate Division of Religion. She received her M.A. in Religion from Wake Forest University, a graduate certificate in Ancient Jewish-Christian Encounters from Tel Aviv University International, and a B.A. in English and Liberal Studies from the University of Delaware, where she was...
Mindful Meditation for Fruitful Living
July 01, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBEnjoy this 10 minute meditation to allow you to feel closer to God and to manifest your best life. Each morning, have time for silence with God and with yourself. Ask yourself for what are most grateful ? How will you make this day great? What do you wish to manifest in your life? Take time for yourself, and have an abundantly beautiful life...anything is possible, with God. Please consider supporting our show - https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ Support the show Support us he...
St. Francis: What would Jesus Do?
June 15, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBReverend Dave Carpenter talks about one of his favorite sinner saints, St. Francis. St. Francis of Assisi, Italian San Francesco d’Assisi, baptized Giovanni, renamed Francesco, in full Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone, (born 1181/82, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died October 3, 1226, Assisi; canonized July 16, 1228; feast day October 4), founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum), the women’s Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares), and the lay Third Orde...
Ephrem the Syrian: Believing the Mystery of God
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOur Youth Director, Dean Choi, shares his sinner saint for the BPC Sermon Series and a bit about himself. We are excited to have him share his perspective and his light. Ephrem the Syrian wasn't originally part of the book from Karen Wright Marsh, but we find out the relevance to the book, the sermon series and how this sinner saint is part of church history. Check out this article on our guest, Karen Wright Marsh - https://pres-outlook.org/2021/01/mentoring-with-the-communion-of-the-sain...
Sojourner Truth: What's in and out of bounds?
June 01, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBJoin Guest Pastor, Rev. Dr. Tom Tewell speak on Sojourner Truth. Sojourner Truth was an African American evangelist, abolitionist, women’s rights activist and author who was born into slavery before escaping to freedom in 1826. After gaining her freedom, Truth preached about abolitionism and equal rights for all. She became known for a speech with the famous refrain, "Ain't I a Woman?" that she was said to have delivered at a women's convention in Ohio in 1851, although accounts of that sp...
The inside scoop with the Pastors of Brentwood Presbyterian Church
May 24, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBJoin Janice McQueen Ward, Worship Eder and Instrumental Director, as she interviews Reverend Dr. Tom Tewell, Reverend Dave Carpenter and Associate Pastor Lora East. Our pastors share their story and journey of faith, as well as why they chose the "saint and sinner" for their topics during the Sermon Series based on the book, Vintage Saints and Sinners. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Check out this article on our guest, Karen Wright Marsh - https://pres-outlook.org/2021/01/...
Howard Thurman: Make the Heart a Swinging Door
May 18, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRev. Lora East speaks briefly with Karen Wright Marsh on Howard Thurman. The Sermon Series continues with the Saints and Sinners theme with a beautiful sermon about the author and leader. Here are some facts about Howard Thurman: Howard Washington Thurman (November 18, 1899 – April 10, 1981) was an American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. As a prominent religious figure, he played a leading role in many social justice movements and organizations of the ...
Mother Teresa : Dark Nights of the Soul
May 11, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBReverend Dave Carpenter preaches about Mother Teresa, a true saint! Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. Little is known about her early life, but at a young age, she felt a calling to be a nun and serve through helping the poor. At the age of 18, she was given permission to join a group of nuns in Ireland. After a few months of training, with the Sisters of Loreto, she was then given permission to travel to India. She took her formal religiou...
CS Lewis: Can Smart People Believe in God?
May 04, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBReverend Dave Carpenter speaks on CS Lewis and how his work and life inspired so many! About CS Lewis (Wikipedia): Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British writer and lay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Oxford University (Magdalen College, 1925–1954) and Cambridge University (Magdalene College, 1954–1963). He is best known as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, but he is also noted for his other works of fiction, such ...
Behind the scenes with Karen Wright Marsh
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBJoin our Associate Pastor Lora East as she interviews Karen Wright Marsh, the author of the book that inspired our Sermon Series from early 2022. This podcast series will highlight 6 Christians that impacted many with their journey. We will also interview the pastors from our church and learn how they chose their vintage saint, and why and how they were called to the ministry. About Karen Wright Marsh Karen Wright Marsh is executive director and cofounder of Theological Horizons, a univer...
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April 20, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBLuke 24:1-12 Unsubscribe to find new growth and resurrection. Letting go of what no longer serves you allows you to receive in NEW beginnings. Enter into the next 50 days of Eastertide. The Resurrection of Jesus 24 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in ...
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April 13, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MBJohn 13:21-32 NRSV Jesus Foretells His Betrayal 21 After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. 23 One of his disciples—the one whom Jesus loved—was reclining next to him; 24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask Jesus of whom he was speaking. 25 So while reclining next to Jesus, he asked him, “Lord, who is it?” 26 Jesus answered, “It is t...
Unsubscribe and Release so that you may forgive...and be forgiven
April 06, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBGospel John 12:1-8 NRSV Mary Anoints Jesus 12 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betr...
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April 06, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBGospel John 12:1-8 NRSV Mary Anoints Jesus 12 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betr...
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March 30, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBLoving your Enemies Luke 6: 32-36 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.[a] Your reward will be great, and you will...
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March 30, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBLoving your Enemies Luke 6: 32-36 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.[a] Your reward will be great, and you will...
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March 23, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.89 MBLuke 13:6-9 NRSV The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?’ 8 He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, well an...
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March 16, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBPsalm 27 NRSV 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the ...
Unsubscribe from excess worry and wait....for the Lord
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBPsalm 27 NRSV 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the ...