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In the newest episode of Ashes to Beauty: When our hearts are torn open, we frantically reach for anything that will take away the pain. But what if God showed up in our suffering and told us that our pain was actually opening the door to tremendous blessing? Even though that makes no sense to our natural minds, that's exactly what He means when He says, "Blessed are those who mourn."
When Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn," He meant that our pain is actually opening the door for tremendous spiritual blessing.
Sexual sin is like a hurricane of evil, and the overwhelming devastation can make it seem like there's no hope for the marriage. But in God's powerful hands, the sense of our total neediness actually becomes the first step on the road to redemption. That's what we'll talk about in episode two of our series Ashes to Beauty.
In God's powerful hands, situations that devastate us actually become the first step on our road to redemption.
For over 35 years, we have watched God do miracles in even the most hopeless of situations. If your marriage has been reduced to a pile of ashes, you won't want to miss our newest series. We'll talk to four different couples whose marriages were horribly damaged by sexual sin, but who walked God's pathway to restoration and found that He is truly able to take marriages from ashes to beauty.
God has POWER to restore even the most broken marriages. In our newest podcast series, Ashes to Beauty, we'll look at how He does it!
When God says, "Be holy, for I am holy," it's like He's saying, "Become like Me." Wait, seriously? God is telling fallen human beings to become like Him? Dr. John Oswalt is back with us for the second part of our discussion about holiness.
Dr. John Oswalt is back with us for the second part of our discussion about holiness.
After God delivered the Israelite's from slavery in Egypt, He said to them, “I am Yahweh your God. Sanctify yourselves, therefore, and be holy; for I am holy." These are solemn words applicable to every professing believer. But what exactly is holiness? And how do we, mere humans, become holy? In this episode of Purity for Life, Dr. John Oswalt joins us to answer these questions, and more!
God told His people, "You must be holy, for I am holy." But what exactly is holiness? And how do we, fallen humans, become holy?
In today's episode we'll dive into the powerful story of how a couple went from utter hopelessness to seeing the Lord make all things new.
In this "Story of Hope", you'll hear about how a couple went from utter hopelessness to seeing the Lord make all things new!
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be filled with God's own life and glory? Well, the good news is that if we do our part, God will fill us! In the last episode of our series "A Firm Foundation" we'll talk about what we must do to experience the reality of God’s life and power.
If we will faithfully do our part, God will be faithful to fill us with His divine power and glorious nature!
If you’re a true believer, you know that Christianity is war. And the war can be incredibly fierce at times, but don’t lose heart, because God has shown us how to win. In Galatians 5, Paul says, “Walk by the spirit, and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.” That’s the key to victory.
The key to victory is learning to "walk by the Spirit." Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on Galatians.
Do you want to experience the freedom that Christ bought for you?
Do you want to be free from legalism and purified from sinful lust?
Do you want to be empowered by the Spirit to live a truly righteous life?
Then you do NOT want to miss Part 1 of our discussion on the powerful book of Galatians.
If you want to live a life of freedom and righteousness, then you do NOT want to miss Part 1 of our discussion on Galatians.
In this bonus segment, Nate sits down with biblical counselor Joshua Rowand to discuss the methods and resources he uses to study the Bible.
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Methods we discussed:
- The daily office (01:20)
- Pray-read scripture to the Lord (04:15)
- Use a Bible without chapter or verse markings (08:27)
- Go through an annual Bible reading plan (11:46)
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Resources we mentioned:
- The Walk Series (Devotionals) by Steve Gallagher
- The Immerse Bible by Tyndale
- Psalms in 30 Days by Trevin Wax
- Live Dead Joy: 365 Days of Living and Dying with Jesus (Devotional) by Dick Brogden
In this bonus segment, Josh Rowand talks with Nate and explains how he uses the Bible to connect with God in a meaningful way.
The disciples of Jesus knew that He had big plans for them. They were called to stand for truth in a world that loved lies. They were called to preach the Word of God in a world that hated the Message and the messenger. How would they find the strength to fulfill their calling? There was only one way... by abiding in the Vine.
How will we ever find the strength to bear good fruit in a wicked world? There's only one way. By abiding in the Vine.
So, maybe you’re a fairly new believer in Jesus. You know you've been called to live a noble life, full of wisdom and good fruit. But you just aren’t quite sure how to attain to that. And what’s worse, everyone around you seems to have an opinion about what it takes to get there. And now you're confused. If you can relate to some of these feelings, this episode is for you.
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Do you want to live a truly fruitful life? Don't buy into plausible sounding opinions. Set your mind on Christ alone.
