This podcast got its start because of Jesus’ own purpose statement and mission – “for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” – in Luke 19. Clint joins in as we discuss the story and statement that brings sinners like us to the saving words of the Son who came […]
What do you mean, “To Seek and To Save”? With Zacchaeus in Luke 19 Read More »
Meditate: Psalm 16:11 Extended Reading: Psalm 16:1-11 Anticipate: What do you most enjoy doing? What is the best trip you’ve ever been on? Relate: Several years ago, we decided to plan a family vacation to Disney World. To make the trip happen, our family made extreme changes. We saved every penny we could find. We
Unpacking God’s Gifts – Joy! Read More »
The ministry Jesus set into motion was one to proclaim his Word and drive believers forward to the day they would see him with their own eyes again. It was a ministry that proclaimed the resurrection through the mouths of sinners and to a world of sinners. Listen closely – this Word is for you
Victory No Matter What | Acts 1:12-26 Sermon Read More »
Life is full of little victories, they say. The only problem is, they don’t last. In that sense, they will always remain little victories. But it’s time for you to know a different kind of victory. One that is permanent with enduring strength and unchanging no matter the challenger. That’s the type of victory God
Victory in Daily Life | Acts 17:22-31 Read More »
Joseph served and served well. He helped others and was glad. Even though his kindness was forgotten, his LORD knew and helped him survive his loneliness by faith. Ascension Hymn: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing (two stanzas) by the Venerable Bede
Forgotten Helper | Genesis 40:9-23 Devotion Read More »
This Sunday’s Lesson: Unpacking God’s Gifts – The Gift of Love Meditate: How great is the love the Father has given us so freely! Now we can be called children of God. And that’s what we really are! – 1 John 3:1a Extended Reading: 1 John 3: 1-10 Anticipate: How would you describe yourself? What
Unpacking God’s Gifts: The Gift of Love Read More »
After two new inmates arrive straight from Pharaoh’s kitchen, Joseph is given responsibility over them and gets to know them. Then, one night, both cupbearer and baker have dreams they need interpreted. Joseph has been brought to this moment to help them with God’s interpretation, just like the Word of God helps us interpret our
Jailhouse Rocked | Genesis 40:1-8 Devotion Read More »
Even when doing the right thing, Joseph was not in control of the outcome. But God was and God was with him, working his blessings from imprisonment. We learn that nothing is truly chaotic in the Lord. We can trust his Word even when all our circumstances seem to contradict God’s promises.
Unjust Jailtime | Genesis 39:7-23 Devotion Read More »