Gratitude Episodes

The encouraging truth of Scripture is when we are conforming to the will of God in: Saved Spirit-filled Sanctified Suffering Submissive Saying thanks We are free to do what our hearts desire!!! The most encouraging truth of S...

A reoccurring theme of this here podcast is Thanksgiving. No matter what our circumstance, rejoicing in victory, or exulting in our tribulations, we remember the words of our blessed Redeemer: Luke 10:20 “Nevertheless, do not...

It is a fearful privilege to be a bond-servant to the Holy God of the universe. Philippians 2:12-13 "So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out y...

Yes, you are reading correctly. God’s will is for His people to suffer. As in the life of the Apostle Paul, suffering, i.e., his thorn in the flesh, moved Paul to not exalt himself, enabled him to humbly serve others, and rel...

This is a review of sorts, and also, if you are new to the podcast and are not sure why we pray as Christians or if God even wants us to pray, today we will, in a meditative way, one of the answers to both those objections. P...

So critical is the role of the Holy Spirit that Jesus said: "But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, 'Where are You going?' 6 "But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart....

Salvation is the paramount will of God. The message of the Church, given to us by our Savior, is the Good News's proclamation that there is a way to God. There is reconciliation between God and man. Two Biblical truths that m...

We emphasized the last episode on God's will, in regards to the spread of the gospel, but there are times critical times when we seem to flounder for His will, what it may be. Our devotional today centers on the truth that Go...

Repentance begins with sorrow. It is not a sorrow that leads us to punish ourselves that is counterproductive, and we have no right to scourge ourselves in payment for our sins. They have already been paid for by Christ's blo...

Often we feel like we are losing our battle against sin, so we say with Paul: Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Romans 7:24 Oddly enough, the reason for gratitude comes in verse 25 Than...

From time to time, through circumstances, trials mostly, but sometimes fighting my own unworthy thoughts, I find it very hard to give thanks. I have developed two fallback positions, I call them, in which I am always able to ...

"in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 2 Thessalonians 5:18 Instead of fearing circumstances which are unexpected, but rather give thanks because God is in control. I will not gossip abou...

A quick reminder of our call and a couple of reasons for our gratitude. Psalm 100:4-5 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness...

God’s word is most precious to our souls. From God’s mercies to our contentment in affliction, He has dealt well with all who love and serve Him. Psalm 119:66-67: Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according to Th...

God works through our enemies, our weaknesses, and our yearning for Him to give us abundant life. Psalm 30: 4-5 Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones, And give thanks to His holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a momen...

The place of the word of God? As Moses called to the emerging Nation of Israel, it is not an idle word for us. It is indeed our life. A prayer for the centrality of the word of God in our lives. Everything we need for life an...

It took me a solid year before I was able to utter my first prayer. It took many, many years before I was comfortable in praying publically. Prayer is among the most intimate activities I engage in on a day by day basis. Lett...

The various and sundry ways, I love that phrase of thanksgiving and praise is amazing, Yahweh Nissi God our banner, The thought of God with His banner over us, In battle In celebration, In our worship His banner going before ...

David guides us into the depth of praise for the wonders of God. I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart. His soul was bursting in his contemplation of God almighty, he is focusing his heart on Yahweh, the only true ...

We are turning one year old in October, and we have some nice plans including a free gift and thirty days of encouraging mini-episodes. Thank you, everyone, who has helped make our one year of podcasting, a year of growth enj...

Gratitude would be very difficult for me if I was covered with seaweed, and all manner of digestive juices. (Don't even mention the digested material.) All without a shower! Our brother Jonah, has a thing or two to teach us a...

A personal encounter with my own hard heart, and how I learned gratitude to God.