December 20, 2023
Podcast Scripture Reference: Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV) 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant. Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and […]
Read MoreDecember 19, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.3 You have multiplied exultation; you have increased its joy;they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.4 For the yoke of their burden and the […]
Read MoreDecember 7, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NRSV) 14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every […]
Read MoreNovember 29, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: James 5:7-11 (CEB) 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. 8 You also must wait patiently, strengthening your […]
Read MoreNovember 27, 2023
Podcast Scripture Reference: James 4:1-10 (CEB) 4 What is the source of conflict among you? What is the source of your disputes? Don’t they come from your cravings that are at war in your own lives? 2 You long for something you don’t have, so you commit murder. You are jealous for something you can’t get, so you […]
Read MoreNovember 15, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: James 3:1-10 (CEB) 3 My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we teachers will be judged more strictly. 2 We all make mistakes often, but those who don’t make mistakes with their words have reached full maturity. Like a bridled horse, they can control themselves entirely. 3 When […]
Read MoreNovember 13, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 (NRSVA) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill’, and […]
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: James 2:1-9; 14-17 (CEB) 2 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine […]
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: James 1:1-8 (CEB) 1 From James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To the twelve tribes who are scattered outside the land of Israel. Greetings! 2 My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. 3 After all, you know that the testing of your […]
Read MoreOctober 18, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:24-27 (NASB) 24 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on […]
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