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It’s The Final Official Episode | Five by the Fire – Ep. 365
In today’s podcast, we say goodbye to 2021 and new episodes of Five by the Fire, while we prepare for 2022.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 36 ; Revelation 22; Malachi 4; Psalm 150
Are You Getting Ready for the New? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 364
In today’s podcast, we discuss the new heaven and the new earth as Jesus promises to make all things NEW!
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 35 ; Revelation 21; Malachi 3; Psalm 149
When Is Jesus Coming Back? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 363
In today’s podcast, we look at the return of Jesus and the 1,000-year reign in Revelation 20.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 34 ; Revelation 20; Malachi 2; Psalm 148
Are You Giving Your Best?| Five by the Fire – Ep. 362
In today’s podcast, we look at Malachi and more importantly at the gifts we bring to the Lord.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 33; Revelation 19; Malachi 1; Psalm 146-147
Don’t Hoard, Hand It Down | Five by the Fire – Ep. 361
In today’s podcast, we look at Psalm 145 and are reminded about passing down what God poured in.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 32; Revelation 18; Zechariah 14; Psalm 145
Here’s a Special Bonus Christmas Message | Five by the Fire – Ep. 360
In today’s podcast, we look at Psalm 144 and are led into the importance of knowing the identity of God, as we look at Jesus.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 31; Revelation 17; Zechariah 13; Psalm 144
Don’t Sleep On Jesus This Christmas | Five by the Fire – Ep. 359
In today’s podcast, we celebrate Christmas in the most appropriate way.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 30; Revelation 16; Zechariah 12; Psalm 143
Where Are the Good Shepherds? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 358
In today’s podcast, we discuss good shepherds and rebellious sheep.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 29; Revelation 15; Zechariah 11; Psalm 142
What is Leading? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 357
In today’s podcast, we go deeper into the thought of our focus and the leadership of the Spirit.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 27-28; Revelation 14; Zechariah 10; Psalm 140-141
Where is Your Focus? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 356
In today’s podcast, we discuss the terror of the beast and the blessing of the lamb.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 26; Revelation 13; Zechariah 9; Psalm 139
What Comes After The Blessing? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 355
In today’s podcast, we discuss the totality of God’s salvation and the work of the saved.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 25; Revelation 12; Zechariah 8; Psalm 137-138
Let’s Work On Growing in Gratitude | Five by the Fire – Ep. 354
In today’s podcast, we turn Psalm 136 into an exercise in gratitude.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 24; Revelation 11; Zechariah 7; Psalm 135-136
Just Know There Is More To It | Five by the Fire – Ep. 353
In today’s podcast, we look past the surface and reflect on the cost of following Jesus.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 22-23; Revelation 10; Zechariah 6; Psalm 132-134
The Devil is Working Too | Five by the Fire – Ep. 352
In today’s podcast, we discuss the real power needed to win your battles.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 21; Revelation 9; Zechariah 5; Psalm 129-131
How Do You Win Your Battles? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 351
In today’s podcast, we discuss the real power needed to win your battles.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 19-20; Revelation 8; Zechariah 4; Psalm 126-128
Who Is Your Partner? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 350
In today’s podcast, we take a look at partnerships and the importance of choosing them wisely.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 18; Revelation 7; Zechariah 3; Psalm 123-125
Do You Have a Vision of God’s Presence | Five by the Fire – Ep. 349
In today’s podcast, we discuss a vision for God’s presence with His people.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 17; Revelation 6; Zechariah 2; Psalm 120-122
God Restores As We Return | Five by the Fire – Ep. 348
In today’s podcast, we discuss a vision for God’s restoration as His people repent.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 16; Revelation 5; Zechariah 1; Psalm 119:145-176
What Are You Longing For? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 347
In today’s podcast, we talk about getting more grace as we look to walk according to God’s word.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 14-15; Revelation 4; Haggai 2; Psalm 119:121-144
What Does God Want to Say to the Church? – Part 2 | Five by the Fire – Ep. 346
In today’s podcast, we talk about the message God has to the churches in Revelation 3.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 13; Revelation 3; Haggai 1; Psalm 119:97-120
What Does God Want to Say to the Church? – Part 1 | Five by the Fire – Ep. 345
In today’s podcast, we talk about the message God has to the churches in Revelation 2.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 11-12; Revelation 2; Zephaniah 3; Psalm 119:73-96
How Can Kids Shoes Preach the Gospel? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 344
In today’s podcast, we talk about how a simple pair of shoes can preach the gospel
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 10, Revelation 1, Zephaniah 2, Psalm 119:49-72
When Does Following Dreams Go Wrong? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 343
In today’s podcast, we talk about what it looks like when we let our dreams & feelings be the boss.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 9; Jude; Zephaniah 1; Psalm 119:25-48
What Is Your Praise Waiting On? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 342
In today’s podcast, we talk about the power of praising God in the midst of our pain.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 8; 3 John 1; Habakkuk 3; Psalm 119:1-24
Can You Really Wait? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 341
In today’s podcast, we talk about whether or not God is worth the wait
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 7; 2 John 1; Habakkuk 2; Psalm 117-118
Is God Idly Watching? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 340
In today’s podcast, we talk about trusting that God is always at work.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 6, 1 John 5, Habakkuk 1, Psalm 116
Which Spirit Is That?| Five by the Fire – Ep. 339
In today’s podcast, we talk about discerning the Spirits as we judge rightly.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 5; 1 John 4; Nahum 3; Psalm 114-115
Practice Makes __________ | Five by the Fire – Ep. 338
In today’s podcast, we talk about what our practice points to
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 3-4; 1 John 3; Nahum 2; Psalm 112-113
Will You Keep Your Vows? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 337
In today’s podcast, we talk about the wrath of God and the vows of His people.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 2; 1 John 2; Nahum 1; Psalm 110-111
Watch Your Footwork | Five by the Fire – Ep. 336
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of putting the right foot forward.
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 1; 1 John 1; Micah 7; Psalm 108-109
Why Does It Matter if We Are Generous or Justice Loving? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 335
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of freely giving and loving justice.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 29; 2 Peter 3; Micah 6; Psalm 107
Will You Work to Remember? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 334
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of putting in the work to remember.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 28; 2 Peter 2; Micah 5; Psalm 106
Do You See The Mile Markers? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 333
In today’s podcast, we talk about confirming our election and calling.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 26-27; 2 Peter 1; Micah 4; Psalm 105
Are You Leading and Following with Humility? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 332
In today’s podcast, we talk about the humility necessary to lead or follow well.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 24-25; 1 Peter 5; Micah 3; Psalm 104
Serving the God Who Perseveres in Love | Five by the Fire – Ep. 331
In today’s podcast, we talk about the benefits of serving God, and the love we must persevere in.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 23; 1 Peter 4; Micah 2; Psalm 103
Are You Suffering Well? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 330
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of suffering well.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 22; 1 Peter 3; Micah 1; Psalm 102
Why Does Obedience Matter? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 328
In today’s podcast, we talk about what is at stake with our obedience.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 19-20; 1 Peter 1; Jonah 3; Psalm 97-98
Are You Mad at His Mercy? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 329
In today’s podcast, we talk about the king of justice and righteousness.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 21; 1 Peter 2; Jonah 4; Psalm 99-101
Will You Be Thankful While in a Living Hell? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 327
In today’s podcast, we talk about believing God and praising him while we wait for our rescue.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 18; James 5; Jonah 2; Psalm 95-96
God Sees and Judges| Five by the Fire – Ep. 326
In today’s podcast, we talk about hiding from God instead of simply obeying.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 17; James 4; Jonah 1; Psalm 94
Which Wisdom Do You Have?| Five by the Fire – Ep. 325
In today’s podcast, we talk about wisdom from above or below.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 16; James 3; Obadiah 1; Psalm 92-93
Why Do Some Hate Your Worship? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 324
In today’s podcast, we talk about the call to worship and why some are too pleased with it.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 15; James 2; Amos 9; Psalm 91
Stop Just Listening, Start Doing! | Five by the Fire – Ep. 322
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of examples and the wake of our leadership.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 13-14; James 1; Amos 8; Psalm 90
How Do They Live? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 322
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of examples and the wake of our leadership.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 11-12 Hebrews 13; Amos 7; Psalm 89
Don’t Reject the Discipline | Five by the Fire – Ep. 321
In today’s podcast, we talk about the discipline of the Lord and why it’s a GREAT thing.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 9-10 Hebrews 12; Amos 6; Psalm 87-88
Will God Accept Your Worship?| Five by the Fire – Ep. 320
In today’s podcast, we talk about the worship God accepts and why justice matters.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 7-8; Hebrews 11; Amos 5; Psalm 86
Do You Have the Better Possession? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 319
In today’s podcast, we talk about how we endure when the rains of life come
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 5-6; Hebrews 10; Amos 4; Psalm 85
Welcome to the New Priesthood | Five by the Fire – Ep. 318
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of Jesus as our High Priest
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 3-4; Hebrews 9; Amos 3; Psalm 83-84
Are You Under the Right Covenant? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 317
In today’s podcast, we talk about the better covenant we have in Jesus.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 1-2; Hebrews 8; Amos 2; Psalm 81-82
Don’t Repent Half Way | Five by the Fire – Ep. 316
n today’s podcast, we talk about full repentance and God’s restoration.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 25; Hebrews 7; Amos 1; Psalm 80
Let’s Talk High Hopes | Five by the Fire – Ep. 315
In today’s podcast, we talk about patient hope!
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 24; Hebrews 6; Joel 3; Psalm 79
It’s a Darn Shame | Five by the Fire – Ep. 314
In today’s podcast, we talk about the power of repentance, grace, and shame
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 23; Hebrews 5; Joel 2; Psalm 78
Let’s Talk Rest | Five by the Fire – Ep. 313
In today’s podcast, we talk about what the rest of God truly is.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 22; Hebrews 4; Joel 1; Psalm 77
Don’t Stop Boasting! | Five by the Fire – Ep. 312
In today’s podcast, we talk about helping others out of your place of your greatest pain.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 21; Hebrews 3; Hosea 14; Psalm 75-76
How Can You Help? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 311
In today’s podcast, we talk about helping others out of the place of your greatest pain.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 20; Hebrews 2; Hosea 13; Psalm 74
Is Anyone Better? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 310
In today’s podcast, we talk about the one at the center of it all.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 19; Hebrews 1; Hosea 12; Psalm 73
Do You Compel or Appeal? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 309
In today’s podcast, we talk about the humility necessary to lead in new ways.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 18; Philemon 1; Hosea 11; Psalm 72
Having Perfect Courtesy | Five by the Fire – Ep. 308
In today’s podcast, we talk about having perfect courtesy as we engage with the world.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 17; Titus 3; Hosea 10; Psalm 70-71
How Power Prevails | Five by the Fire – Ep. 307
In today’s podcast, we talk about the impact of power and how it prevails
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 16; Titus 2; Hosea 9; Psalm 69
Who Are Your Elders? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 306
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of elders and a solid foundation.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 15; Titus 1; Hosea 8; Psalm 68
God Repays | Five by the Fire – Ep. 305
In today’s podcast, we talk about God’s reward and rescue.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 14; 2 Timothy 4; Hosea 7; Psalm 66-67
Time to Return? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 304
In today’s podcast, we talk about God’s discipline of His children.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 13; 2 Timothy 3; Hosea 5-6; Psalm 64-65
Your Trust Is Your Power | Five by the Fire – Ep. 303
In today’s podcast, we talk about how misplaced trust relinquishes power.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 12; 2 Timothy 2; Hosea 3-4; Psalm 62-63
Are You Guarding the Deposit? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 302
In today’s podcast, We talk about gifts, the gospel and the Ghost as we look to guard the deposit.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 10-11; 2 Timothy 1; Hosea 2; Psalm 60-61
Do It Because He Said So | Five by the Fire – Ep. 301
In today’s podcast, We talk about the role of obedience in the life of believers.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 9; 1 Timothy 6; Hosea 1; Psalm 58-59
Don’t Be Afraid to Trust God | Five by the Fire – Ep. 300
In today’s podcast, We talk about working through fear on ouor way to trusting God.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 8; 1 Timothy 5; Daniel 12; Psalm 56-57
Are You Getting Trained Up? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 299
In today’s podcast, We talk about the importance of being trained up.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 7; 1 Timothy 4; Daniel 11; Psalm 55
Do You Have Sight Beyond Sight? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 298
In today’s podcast, We consider our ability to see more than meets the eye.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 6; 1 Timothy 3; Daniel 10; Psalm 52-54
Will You Rejoice? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 297
In today’s podcast, We talk about renewal and rejoicing.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 5; 1 Timothy 2; Daniel 9; Psalm 51
Shut The Door | Five by the Fire – Ep. 296
In today’s podcast, We talk about God’s miracles and closed doors.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 4; 1 Timothy 1; Daniel 8; Psalm 50
We Need To Ask For Prayer | Five by the Fire – Ep. 295
In today’s podcast, We talk about the importance of prayer, but not just for others.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 3; 2 Thessalonians 3; Daniel 7; Psalm 49
His Protection Perseveres | Five by the Fire – Ep. 294
In today’s podcast, We talk about the blessing and protection of God.
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 2; 2 Thessalonians 2; Daniel 6; Psalm 48
Are You Still Enough? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 293
In today’s podcast, We talk about getting still on the inside, and remembering who God is.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 23; 2 Thessalonians 1; Daniel 5; Psalm 46-47
Are You Warning, Encouraging, and Helping? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 292
In today’s podcast, We dive into how God calls us to engage one another.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 22; 1 Thessalonians 5; Daniel 4; Psalm 45
Is Your Faith Fireproof? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 291
In today’s podcast, We talk about having a faith that can walk through the fire.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 21; 1 Thessalonians 4; Daniel 3; Psalm 44-45
Where Do You See God At Work? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 290
In today’s podcast, We talk about laboring in and for the Lord .
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 20; 1 Thessalonians 3; Daniel 2; Psalm 42-43
Do You Hear the Whisper? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 289
In today’s podcast, We talk about discouragement and the still small voice of God.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 19; 1 Thessalonians 2; Daniel 1; Psalm 40-41
Don’t Wait Until You See It! | Five by the Fire – Ep. 288
In today’s podcast, We talk about faith and believing before we see it.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 18; 1 Thessalonians 1; Ezekiel 48; Psalm 39
Do You REALLY Trust God? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 287
In today’s podcast, We talk about prioritizing God and truly trusting Him
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 17; Colossians 4; Ezekiel 47; Psalm 38
Are You Living Life in Hiding? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 286
In today’s podcast, We talk about what it does and doesn’t mean to be hidden with Christ
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 16; Colossians 3; Ezekiel 46; Psalm 37
Don’t Be Fooled | Five by the Fire – Ep. 285
In today’s podcast, We talk about being a fool or being firm in Jesus.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 15; Colossians 2; Ezekiel 45; Psalm 36
If It’s Not Jesus? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 284
In today’s podcast, We remember the point of everything MUST be Jesus.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 14; Colossians 1; Ezekiel 44; Psalm 35
Moving Forward After Grief? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 283
In today’s podcast, We go deeper into grief and what it can look like to move further out of it.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 13; Philippians 4; Ezekiel 43; Psalm 34
How Do You Grieve? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 282
In today’s podcast, We talk about grief, joy, and moving forward.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 12; Philippians 3; Ezekiel 42; Psalm 33
I Want It, NOW! | Five by the Fire – Ep. 281
In today’s podcast, We talk about our ambition and our humility.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 11; Philippians 2; Ezekiel 41; Psalm 32
He Will Finish It! | Five by the Fire – Ep. 280
In today’s podcast, We talk about finishing what has been started.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 10; Philippians 1; Ezekiel 40; Psalm 31
Focus on Your Verse | Five by the Fire – Ep. 278
In today’s podcast, We talk about submission, sacrifice and our OWN obedience.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 8; Ephesians 5; Ezekiel 38; Psalm 28
Are You Suited Up? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 279
In today’s podcast, We talk about being appropriately suited up for the battles of the day.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 9; Ephesians 6; Ezekiel 39; Psalm 30
How Are Your Bones? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 277
In today’s podcast, We discuss the Spirit’s work as he breathes life into dead things.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 7; Ephesians 4; Ezekiel 37; Psalm 26-27
How Much Do You Know It? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 276
In today’s podcast, We chat about the love of Jesus and the impact of knowing it.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 6; Ephesians 3; Ezekiel 36; Psalm 25
What Are Two of the Most Powerful Words in the Bible? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 275
In today’s podcast, We discuss the interruptions of God and the work of His hands.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 4-5; Ephesians 2; Ezekiel 35; Psalm 23-24
Do You Ask For This Enough? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 274
In today’s podcast, We focus on something that we need more of, but don’t pursue enough.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 3; Ephesians 1; Ezekiel 34; Psalm 22
What Are You In It For? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 273
In today’s podcast, We look at a theme that God clearly wants us to live by
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 2; Galatians 6; Ezekiel 33; Psalm 20-21
How Much Do You Value It? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 272
In today’s podcast, We meditate on Psalm 19 as we look to offer not only our hearts, but our mouths to the Lord.
Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 1; Galatians 5; Ezekiel 32; Psalm 19
What Are You Counting? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 271
In today’s podcast, We chat about trust and how what we count can help us consider our confidence.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 24; Galatians 4; Ezekiel 31; Psalm 18
Are You on Team Jesus? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 270
In today’s podcast, We talk about new identities and old guardians as we live life in a new family.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 23; Galatians 3; Ezekiel 30; Psalm 17
When Is It Necessary To Correct Someone? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 269
In today’s podcast, We dive into the difficult waters of when we need to correct someone.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 22; Galatians 2; Ezekiel 29; Psalm 15-16
Let’s Talk People, Theologies, and Traditions | Five by the Fire – Ep. 268
In today’s podcast, We debate which is greater to cling to, people, theologies, and traditions.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 21; Galatians 1; Ezekiel 28; Psalm 13-14
Leaders Build | Five by the Fire – Ep. 267
In today’s podcast, We discuss the heart of spiritual leadership.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 20; 2 Corinthians 13; Ezekiel 27; Psalm 11-12
How Do I Walk in the Strength of God? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 266
In today’s podcast, We look at what is needed in order to truly walk in God’s power.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 19; 2 Corinthians 12; Ezekiel 26; Psalm 10
Which Jesus is That? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 265
In today’s podcast, We discuss biblical tolerance as we figure out what’s the REAL truth.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 18; 2 Corinthians 11; Ezekiel 25; Psalm 8
Is He Even Listening?| Five by the Fire – Ep. 264
In today’s podcast, We just stop and praise God…Why? Because he is worthy.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 17; 2 Corinthians 10; Ezekiel 24; Psalm 7-8
Is He Even Listening?| Five by the Fire – Ep. 263
In today’s podcast, We talk about prayer and whether or not God is actually listening….
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 16; 2 Corinthians 9; Ezekiel 23; Psalm 5-6
We Should Beg to Be a Blessing | Five by the Fire – Ep. 262
In today’s podcast, We talk about everyone’s favorite topic…generosity …and begging to be a blessing.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 15; 2 Corinthians 8; Ezekiel 22; Psalm 3-4
Are You Holier Than Thou? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 261
In today’s podcast, We debate whether we are holier than thou…or need to be holy at all.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 14; 2 Corinthians 7; Ezekiel 21; Psalm 1-2
How Do We Respond to Injustice? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 260
In today’s podcast, We learn from the family of David about the importance of having the right stance in regards to injustices in our lives and in the world.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 13; 2 Corinthians 6; Ezekiel 20; John 21
Who Has Permission To Challenge You? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 259
In today’s podcast, We talk about the importance of accountability in order to faithfully pursue Jesus.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 12; 2 Corinthians 5; Ezekiel 19; John 20
Are You Double Stuffed? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 258
In today’s podcast, We are reminded that what is inside is greater than what is outside.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 11; 2 Corinthians 4; Ezekiel 18; John 19
Is That the Right Weapon? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 257
In today’s podcast, We are challenged to answer Jesus’ prayer for perfect unity.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 10; 2 Corinthians 3; Ezekiel 17; John 18
Let’s Be the Miracle Jesus Prayed For | Five by the Fire – Ep. 256
In today’s podcast, We are challenged to answer Jesus’ prayer for perfect unity.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 8-9; 2 Corinthians 2; Ezekiel 16; John 17
Give What You Get | Five by the Fire – Ep. 255
In today’s podcast, We are reminded who comforts us, and what we are to do with it.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 7; 2 Corinthians 1; Ezekiel 15; John 16
Do These Like This | Five by the Fire – Ep. 254
In today’s podcast, We receive a challenge from Paul to grow in strength and love.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 6; 1 Corinthians 16; Ezekiel 14; John 15
Wait For It…. | Five by the Fire – Ep. 253
In today’s podcast, We continue our conversation about patience and God’s promises.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 4-5; 1 Corinthians 15; Ezekiel 13; John 14
He Said It, So He’ll Do It | Five by the Fire – Ep. 252
In today’s podcast, We talk about trusting God to fulfill His promise.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 3; 1 Corinthians 14; Ezekiel 12; John 13
Are You Back or On Your Way? | Five by the Fire – Ep. 251
In today’s podcast, We talk about visions, and promises that can draw us closer to God.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 2; 1 Corinthians 13; Ezekiel 11; John 12
We Need Each Other! | Five by the Fire #250
In today’s podcast, We talk about gifts and making sure that we know the role we were built to play in the body.
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 1; 1 Corinthians 12; Ezekiel 10; John 11
Look Closely! | Five by the Fire #249
In today’s podcast, We talk about the types of judgment that is ours to employ and that which belongs to God.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 31; 1 Corinthians 11; Ezekiel 9; John 10
That’s Weird Behavior, Right? | Five by the Fire #248
In today’s podcast, We talk about the weird way that God works and committing to be a part of it.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 29-30; 1 Corinthians 10; Ezekiel 8; John 9
Are You Running with Purpose? | Five by the Fire #247
In today’s podcast, We talk about the discipline needed to run the race we are called to finish.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 28; 1 Corinthians 9; Ezekiel 7; John 8
Be Careful with the Faith of the Weak | Five by the Fire #246
In today’s podcast, We learn to be careful with the conscience of our weaker brothers and sisters.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 27; 1 Corinthians 8; Ezekiel 6; John 7
Are You Feasting on the Right Bread? | Five by the Fire #245
In today’s podcast, We chat about what’s on the menu and choosing the right bread.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 26; 1 Corinthians 7; Ezekiel 5; John 6
Should You Really Do That?? | Five by the Fire #244
In today’s podcast, We discuss doing what we can vs. doing what we should.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 25; 1 Corinthians 6; Ezekiel 4; John 5
Remember We Are Just Servants | Five by the Fire #242
In today’s podcast, We talk about the humility of servants and stewards that we are called to in Christ.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 23; 1 Corinthians 4; Ezekiel 2; John 3
Do I Have to Wait For God to Bless Me? | Five by the Fire #243
In today’s podcast, We discuss waiting on God to give, vs. going to get what’s ours.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 24; 1 Corinthians 5; Ezekiel 3; John 4
Are You Open to Be a Blessing? | Five by the Fire #241
In today’s podcast, We discuss the joy of not only receiving but giving the blessing.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 21-22; 1 Corinthians 3; Ezekiel 1; John 2
Are Your Words Falling on Deaf Ears? | Five by the Fire #240
In today’s podcast, We talk about how to get someone saved. [Spoiler: You Can’t].
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 20; 1 Corinthians 2; Lamentations 5; John 1
Are You Playing Your Position? | Five by the Fire #239
In today’s podcast, We talk about purpose, role playing, and managing expectations..
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 19; 1 Corinthians 1; Lamentations 4; Luke 24
Are You Remembering the Truth in Hard Times? | Five by the Fire #238
In today’s podcast, We talk about remembering God’s identity in the midst of our tragedies and trials.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 18; Romans 16; Lamentations 3; Luke 23
Are You Making Decisions According to the Spirit? | Five by the Fire #237
In today’s podcast, We talk about decision-making in the Kingdom of God.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 17; Romans 15; Lamentations 2; Luke 22
How Do I Move On? | Five by the Fire #236
In today’s podcast, We talk about sacrifice vs obedience.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 16; Romans 14; Lamentations 1; Luke 21
Are You Too Creative? | Five by the Fire #235
In today’s podcast, We talk about sacrifice vs obedience.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 15; Romans 13; Jeremiah 52; Luke 20
Will You Stay In Your Lane? | Five by the Fire #234
In today’s podcast, We talk about doing what’s expected, and the trouble with sticking to our assignment.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 14; Romans 12; Jeremiah 51; Luke 19
Are You Leaving a Legacy? | Five by the Fire #233
In today’s podcast, We talk about the legacy handed to us and the one we hand down.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 13; Romans 11; Jeremiah 50; Luke 18
Are We Grateful Enough To Say It? | Five by the Fire #232
In today’s podcast, We talk about gratitude and what is really good news.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 12; Romans 10; Jeremiah 49; Luke 17
Do You Want Yours Now or Later? | Five by the Fire #231
In today’s podcast, We talk about getting rewards today or tomorrow and why that matters
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 11; Romans 9; Jeremiah 48; Luke 16
Are You Celebrating Enough? | Five by the Fire #230
In today’s podcast, We talk lost livestock, currency, and the state of our celebration.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 10; Romans 8; Jeremiah 47; Luke 15
No Longer Married to the Law? | Five by the Fire #229
In today’s podcast, we discuss our inability to obey enough to live free.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 9; Romans 7; Jeremiah 46; Luke 14
Day 228 – Are You Communicating What You Think You Are?
In today’s podcast, we discuss what we are actually communicating to God as we bring our requests before him.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 7-8; Romans 6; Jeremiah 44-45; Luke 13
Day 227 – Are You Being Greedy With Your Gift?
In today’s podcast, we take a closer look at what being faithful with our gifts looks like.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 5-6; Romans 5; Jeremiah 43; Luke 12
Day 226 – How Should I Prioritize?
In today’s podcast, we talk about hearing God’s calling.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 4; Romans 4; Jeremiah 42; Luke 11
Day 225 – What Do You Do When God Calls?
In today’s podcast, we talk about the work of hearing God’s call.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 3; Romans 3; Jeremiah 41; Luke 10
Day 224 – How Should I Lead and Parent Today?
In today’s podcast, we talk about self-denial for our own sake and the sake of those we lead.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 2; Romans 2; Jeremiah 40; Luke 9
Day 223 – Are You a Cry Baby, Too?
In today’s podcast, we talk crying before the Lord and what to do with our troubles.
Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 1; Romans 1; Jeremiah 39; Luke 8
Day 222 – Ready to Learn Yet?
In today’s podcast, we talk self-deception and what happens when God himself opposes you.
Day 221 – I’m Judging You!
In today’s podcast, we talk about judgment…Are you judging me right now?.
Today’s Reading: Ruth 2; Acts 27; Jeremiah 37; Luke 6
Day 220 – Will You Leave Everything Else Behind?
In today’s podcast, we look at a loyalty that leaves everything else behind.
Today’s Reading: Ruth 1; Acts 26; Jeremiah 36; Luke 5
Day 219 – Who’s In Charge?
In today’s podcast, we get real about freedom and accountability.
Today’s Reading: Judges 21; Acts 25; Jeremiah 35; Luke 4
Day 218 – Deep Roots & Sweet Fruits
In today’s podcast, we consider the fruit of the tree as we look to understand its roots.
Today’s Reading: Judges 20; Acts 24; Jeremiah 34; Luke 3
Day 217 – Why Our Procrastination Matters?
In today’s podcast, we are reflect on the importance of timing and procrastination as we seek to walk in God confidence.
Today’s Reading: Judges 19; Acts 23; Jeremiah 33; Luke 2
Day 216 – Are You Rehearsing the Right Script?
In today’s podcast, we remember the God who saved…and that he hasn’t changed.
Today’s Reading: Judges 18; Acts 22; Jeremiah 32; Luke 1
Day 215 – Will God Ever Bless Me Again?
In today’s podcast, we remember the God who saved…and that he hasn’t changed.
Today’s Reading: Judges 17; Acts 21; Jeremiah 30-31; Mark 16
Day 214 – Are You Owning or Renting?
In today’s podcast, we talk about what it looks like to invest in the places God has us on mission.
Today’s Reading: Judges 16; Acts 20; Jeremiah 29; Mark 15
Day 213 – Never Waste Your Worship!
In today’s podcast, we talk about the intersection between worship and generosity.
Today’s Reading: Judges 15; Acts 19; Jeremiah 28; Mark 14
Day 212 – Don’t Be Fooled!
In today’s podcast, we talk about being deceived and the ways to prevent that today and in the future.
Today’s Reading: Judges 14; Acts 18; Jeremiah 27; Mark 13
What If My Plan Is Better Than God’s? | Five by the Fire #211
In today’s podcast, we discuss humility and submission as we consider God’s plans versus our own.
Today’s Reading: Judges 13; Acts 17; Jeremiah 26; Mark 12
Day 210 – Do Our Leaves Deceive?
Today’s Reading: Judges 12; Acts 16; Jeremiah 25; Mark 11
In today’s podcast, we discuss whether or not we have a fruit-bearing relationship with God or one that just looks the part.
Day 209 – Grace + ? = Salvation
In today’s podcast, we lean into the truth that by Grace alone are we saved…and not by any work of our own.
Today’s Reading: Judges 11; Acts 15; Jeremiah 24; Mark 10
Day 208 – Haters Gonna Hate
In today’s podcast, we continue talking about identity and making sure we as the church live out our collective calling.
Today’s Reading: Judges 10; Acts 14; Jeremiah 23; Mark 9
Day 207 – Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Today’s Reading: Judges 9; Acts 13; Jeremiah 22; Mark 8
In today’s podcast, we consider identity and the importance of knowing who you are but even more so who GOD IS.
Day 206 – What’s In There?
Today’s Reading: Judges 8; Acts 12; Jeremiah 21; Mark 7
In today’s podcast, we look at what is really poisoning and corrupting us what we touch with our hands, or what enters our hearts.
Day 205 – Is Less Really More?
Today’s Reading: Judges 7; Acts 11; Jeremiah 20; Mark 6
In today’s podcast, we consider the fact that less is more in God’s hands.
Day 204 – Kick Them Out!
Today’s Reading: Judges 6; Acts 10; Jeremiah 19; Mark 5
In today’s podcast, we talk about the importance of who is speaking into us and walking with us as we look to live lives full of faith.
Day 203 – Who Said You Could Lead?
In today’s podcast, we discuss surprising leadership and having the humility to let the Lord choose who He will use.
Today’s Reading: Judges 5; Acts 9; Jeremiah 18; Mark 4
Day 202 – Should I Just Follow My Heart?
Today’s Reading: Judges 4; Acts 8; Jeremiah 17; Mark 3
In today’s podcast, we examine the difference between following God’s word vs following your heart.
Day 201 – Why Does God Tell Us to Rest?
Today’s Reading: Judges 3; Acts 7; Jeremiah 16; Mark 2
Today, we consider the purpose of Sabbath as we get God’s help on living from a place of sabbath rest.
Day 200 – Empowering Indigenous Leadership
Today’s Reading: Judges 2; Acts 6; Jeremiah 15; Mark 1
Today, we celebrate our 200th episode and discuss what it looks like to truly empower others.
Day 199 – The Ripple Effect
Today’s Reading: Judges 1; Acts 5; Jeremiah 14; Matthew 28
“Is That Really My Fault?!”
In today’s episode, we discuss how your individual actions have significant impact on the Christian community.
Day 198 – Stop Worrying About Their Response!
Today’s Reading: Joshua 24; Acts 4; Jeremiah 13; Matthew 27
In today’s episode, we discussed thinking too much of the response of others.
Day 197 – That’s Not What You Really Want
Today’s Reading: Joshua 23; Acts 3; Jeremiah 12; Matthew 26
In today’s episode, we discuss following the Spirit into providing what people really need instead of just what they are asking for.
Day 196 – Empowered for Devotion
Today’s Reading: Joshua 22; Acts 2; Jeremiah 11; Matthew 25
In today’s episode, we take a look at the church’s beginnings and what God empowers us for.
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Day 195 – Too Legit to Fit
“Why Don’t I Fit In Here?” | Five By The Fire #195
Today’s Reading: Joshua 20-21; Acts 1; Jeremiah 10; Matthew 24
In today’s episode, we remember that we are not called to fit in as we examine what being different might look like.
Day 194 – Going After the Inheritance
Today’s Reading: Joshua 18-19; Psalm 149-150; Jeremiah 9; Matthew 23
Today in this episode, we consider what God has promised us and what is preventing us from receiving ALL of it.
Day 193 – Accepting the Invitation to the Kingdom
Today’s Reading: Joshua 16-17; Psalm 148; Jeremiah 8; Matthew 22
Today in this episode, we ponder whether we have accepted the invitation into the Kingdom of God and whether or not we are wearing the clothes that prove it?
Day 192 – The Father’s Business
Today’s Reading: Joshua 14-15; Psalm 146-147; Jeremiah 7; Matthew 21
Today in this episode, we are reminded yet again…what the Father’s business is all about.
Day 191 – Fairness vs. Justice
Today’s Reading: Joshua 12-13; Psalm 145; Jeremiah 6; Matthew 20
Today in this episode, we consider God’s fairness in light of God’s justice.
Day 190 – How Good Is Good Enough?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 11; Psalm 144; Jeremiah 5; Matthew 19
Today in this episode, we remind ourselves that we aren’t as good as we think?
Day 189 – Bold Faith or Bold Obedience?
“It Is Impossible to Do That!”
Today in this episode, we discuss the nonsense of praying bold impossible prayers?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 10; Psalm 142-143; Jeremiah 4; Matthew 18
Day 188 – Wielding Our Freedom
Today’s Reading: Joshua 9; Psalm 140-141; Jeremiah 3; Matthew 17
Today in this episode, we discuss the freedom that we have in Jesus and when we need to be offensive.
Day 187 – God Is Not Surprised
Today’s Reading: Joshua 8; Psalm 139; Jeremiah 2; Matthew 16
Today in this episode, we discuss the surprises of life and ways to trust God through them.
Day 186 – God Fulfills His Purposes
Today’s Reading: Joshua 7; Psalm 137-138; Jeremiah 1; Matthew 15
Today in this episode, we discuss God’s role and our role in accomplishing His plans.
Day 185 – Abundance Mindset vs Scarcity Mindset?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 6; Psalm 135-136; Isaiah 66; Matthew 14
Today in this episode, we examine mindsets that have us thinking we have so little when God promises so much.
Day 184 – Whose Side Are You On?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 5; Psalm 132-134; Isaiah 65; Matthew 13
Today in this episode, we ask the tremendous question, “Is God actually on our side?”
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Day 183 – Whose House?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 4; Psalm 129-131; Isaiah 64; Matthew 12
Today in this episode, we discuss the importance of home ownership and allowing the master builder to build the house.
Day 182 – Same God, New Way?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 3; Psalm 126-128; Isaiah 63; Matthew 11
Today in this episode, we discuss the ministry of memory that God has with us as he demonstrates the consistency of his love in a variety of ways.
Day 181 – What’s Your Brand?
Today’s Reading: Joshua 2; Psalm 123-125; Isaiah 62; Matthew 10
Today in this episode, we discuss our reputations as we see the power of brand in Joshua 2.
Day 180 – Jesus’ Mission Statement
Today’s Reading: Joshua 1; Psalm 120-122; Isaiah 61; Matthew 9
Today on this episode, We talk about the mission statement of Jesus and the implications of it on our own.
Day 179 – That Kind of Faith
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 33-34; Psalm 119:145-176; Isaiah 60; Matthew 8
Today on this episode, I confess a recent struggle with faith and we lean into a powerful example that may challenge all our faiths.
Day 178 – The Father’s Fruit
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 32; Psalm 119:121-144; Isaiah 59; Matthew 7
Today on this mobile episode we take a trip to Chicago Botanic Garden (Video version on website) and discuss the layered understanding of Trees, Vines, and God’s Fruit.
Day 177 – Two Assumptions of Jesus
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 31; Psalm 119:97-120; Isaiah 58; Matthew 6
Today on the podcast, we are challenged, I repent, and we determine to live lives that delight in the Lord truly.
Day 176 – The Upside Down Path to Blessing
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 30; Psalm 119:73-96; Isaiah 57; Matthew 5
Today on the podcast, we talk about the blessed life that Jesus calls us to that looks little like that the world offers us.
Day 175 – Seek or Submit?
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 29; Psalm 119:49-72; Isaiah 56; Matthew 4
Today on the podcast, we dive into the secret things of God….well actually we determine to leave those up to him while we focus on obeying.
Day 174 – A Higher Way
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 28; Psalm 119:25-48; Isaiah 55; Matthew 3
Today on the podcast, we discuss the huge gap between God’s thoughts and our thoughts…his ways and our ways.
Day 173 – Make Room for the Promise
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 27; Psalm 119:1-24; Isaiah 54; Matthew 2
Today on the podcast, we talk about the gracious promises of God and what the faithful do as they go from spectators to expectators of what God has planned.
Day 172 – The Day to Rejoice
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 26; Psalm 117-118; Isaiah 53; Matthew 1
Today on the podcast, we talk about God’s presence that goes with us and provides a perspective that allows us to persevere with joy.
Day 171 – God the Father’s Day
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 25; Psalm 116; Isaiah 52; Revelation 22
Today on the podcast, we talk about why Juneteenth matters and Jesus’ REAL emancipation proclamation found in our reading today.
Day 170 – Jesus’ Emancipation Proclamation
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 24; Psalm 114-115; Isaiah 51; Revelation 21
Today on the podcast, we talk about why Juneteenth matters and Jesus’ REAL emancipation proclamation found in our reading today.
Day 169 – Only God Can Judge Me
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 23; Psalm 112-113; Isaiah 50; Revelation 20
Today on the podcast, we talk about the dreaded day of Judgment and the punishment and rewards dolled out.
Day 168 – The Rightful Object of Worship & Prayer
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 22; Psalm 110-111; Isaiah 49; Revelation 19
Today on the podcast, we talk about a harder truth of worship and prayer that may be a real challenge to some brothers and sisters in Christ.
Day 167 – Truth, Hypocrisy, and The Fruit of Peace
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 21; Psalm 108-109; Isaiah 48; Revelation 18
Today on the podcast, we talk about seeing ourselves as we truly are, hypocrisy, pride, and all.
Day 166 – Marvelous Babylon?
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 20; Psalm 107; Isaiah 47; Revelation 17
Today on the podcast, we talk about seeing Babylon for who and what she is and not getting lost in marvel.
Day 165 – Angels, Bowls, and Justice
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 19; Psalm 106; Isaiah 46; Revelation 16
Today on the podcast, we talk about justice and what is deserved as we explore the judgment of God.
Day 164 – Very Superstitious
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 18; Psalm 105; Isaiah 45; Revelation 15
Today on the podcast, we talk about some of the ways of the world we should be careful with as we live the life God has set us apart to live.
Day 163 – Letters for the King
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 17; Psalm 104; Isaiah 44; Revelation 14
Today on the podcast, we talk about some qualifications set forth for the potential King of Israel and how they can help us in our daily lives.
Day 162 – Don’t Forget to Remember
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 16; Psalm 103; Isaiah 43; Revelation 13
Today on the podcast, we talk about our great need for reminders of truth and taking our thoughts captive.
Day 161 – The Lamb and the Testimony
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 15; Psalm 102; Isaiah 42; Revelation 12
Today on the podcast, we talk about our victory that Jesus’ bought and our participation in the war that God waged on our behalf.
Day 160 – The Redeeming Avenger
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 13-14; Psalm 99-101; Isaiah 41; Revelation 11
Today on the podcast, we look at God as our redeemer and discuss the implications of His redemption of us.
Day 159 – How Do We Wait?
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 12; Psalm 97-98; Isaiah 40; Revelation 10
Today on the podcast, we remember the value in waiting and discuss what it looks like as we discuss Isaiah and Revelation.
Day 158 – Persistent or Stubborn?
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 11; Psalm 95-96; Isaiah 39; Revelation 9
Today on the podcast, consider our persistence in God or our stubbornness in our flesh as we look to live like those set apart.
Day 157 – If It Had Not Been For the Lord 🥳
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 10; Psalm 94; Isaiah 38; Revelation 8
Today on the podcast, I celebrate my 43rd birthday as we walk through Psalm 94 and discuss how God practically rescued me. Be encouraged as you reflect on how He has rescued you.
Day 156 – The Trouble with Ignoring Differences
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 9; Psalm 92-93; Isaiah 37; Revelation 7
Today on the podcast, we discuss the trouble with ignoring differences, like ethnicity among others as we look to live in unity.
Day 155 – Defeating Doubt
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 91; Isaiah 36; Revelation 6
Today on the podcast, we examine our doubts and how we engage with them, as we seek to win the battle of the mind.
Day 154 – Paradox & Promise
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 7; Psalm 90; Isaiah 35; Revelation 5
Today on the podcast, we are reminded that our God is not simple, but a God of complexity and multiple facets. These apparent contradictions only show us the need for open-minded balance.
Day 153 – For Generations to Come
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 6; Psalm 89; Isaiah 34; Revelation 4
Today on the podcast, we are reminded that our faith is not simply for and about us, but should flow to the next generation with intentionality.
Day 152 – The Power of the Invitation
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 5; Psalm 88; Isaiah 33; Revelation 3
Today on the podcast, we think about the invitation and the welcome of the Lord. He is always at the door either opening or knocking.
Day 151 – Bounce Back
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 4; Psalm 86-87; Isaiah 32; Revelation 2
Today on the podcast, we are challenged to remember our first love and bounce back to the works we once did.
Day 150 – Micro/Macro Jesus
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 3; Psalm 85; Isaiah 31; Revelation 1
Today on the podcast, we step back and look at Jesus in ways that account for how big He truly is, even as He is very intimate with us daily.
Day 149 – The Architect and the Contractor
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 2; Psalm 83-84; Isaiah 30; Jude
Today on the podcast, we are reminded that God is STILL in charge. Despite the plans He gives us, they are STILL HIS PLANS.
Day 148 – Near but Far
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 1; Psalm 81-82; Isaiah 29; 3 John
Today on the podcast, we explore our own hypocrisy and look at the places where our hearts betray what our lips might say.
Day 147 – Inheriting Restoration
Today’s Reading: Numbers 36; Psalm 80; Isaiah 28; 2 John 1
Today on the podcast, we dive into what our TRUE inheritance is and what the day of Jubilee means for us today.
Day 146 – A 3-Part Exam
Today’s Reading: Numbers 35; Psalm 79; Isaiah 27; 1 John 5
Today on the podcast, we explore the culminating chapter of 1 John and the three-part test that John lays out for those who are called to God.
Day 145 – Is It Too Simple?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 34; Psalm 78:40-72; Isaiah 26; 1 John 4
Today on the podcast, we are working through God’s love and the simplicity of it.
Day 144 – I See the Resemblance
Today’s Reading: Numbers 33; Psalm 78:1-39; Isaiah 25; 1 John 3
Today on the podcast, we are reminded about what looking like our heavenly Daddy means.
Day 143 – Providence and Provision (SPECIAL EPISODE)
Today’s Reading: Numbers 32; Psalm 77; Isaiah 24; 1 John 2
Today on the podcast, things are a little different. Rather than the normal format, I share the audio from my IGTV vlog. The episode walks you through a scary moment God used to instruct me on His providence and provision.
Day 142 – Light Walkers
Today’s Reading: Numbers 31; Psalm 75-76; Isaiah 23; 1 John 1
Today on the podcast, we discuss the nature of God and the nature of light, and what we as children of God must do as we walk in His light.
Day 141 – Patience is the Virtue of the Strong
Today’s Reading: Numbers 30; Psalm 74; Isaiah 22; 2 Peter 3
Today on the podcast, we dive deeper into the heart of what patience can produce and why it’s so good that God has and leads us into patience.
Day 140 – Spiritual Tofu
Today’s Reading: Numbers 29; Psalm 73; Isaiah 21; 2 Peter 2
Today on the podcast, we discuss false teachers and how easily we can be led astray.
Day 139 – A Tale of Four Kings
Today’s Reading: Numbers 28; Psalm 72; Isaiah 19-20; 2 Peter 1
Today on the podcast, we reflect on a prophetic prayer for a son that we should all live into.
Day 138 – In God’s Time
Today’s Reading: Numbers 27; Psalm 70-71; Isaiah 17-18; 1 Peter 5
Today on the podcast, we dive into consequences and rewards and the long-term plan of God that is for our good and His glory.
Day 137 – Saved FOR, not FROM Suffering
Today’s Reading: Numbers 26; Psalm 69; Isaiah 16; 1 Peter 4
Today on the podcast, we are challenged by Peter to examine our relationship with suffering and the cross.
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Day 136 – A Life that Saves
Today’s Reading: Numbers 25; Psalm 68; Isaiah 15; 1 Peter 3
Today on the podcast, we are called to look at our Christian conduct as it is a vehicle that the Lord’s Spirit uses to save and transform this world.
Day 135 – Living Stones
Today’s Reading: Numbers 24; Psalm 66-67; Isaiah 14; 1 Peter 2
Today on the podcast, we discuss God’s construction work and what he is building as He uses us to complete the work.
Day 134 – Are You Ready?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 23; Psalm 64-65; Isaiah 13; 1 Peter 1
Today on the podcast, we talk about preparation and the battlefield of the mind where the greatest preparation takes place.
Day 133 – Still Chasing?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 22; Psalm 62-63; Isaiah 11-12; James 5
Today on the podcast, we talk through God’s challenge to us to examine our motivations and the challenge of our obedience.
Day 132 – Character that Keeps
Today’s Reading: Numbers 21; Psalm 60-61; Isaiah 10; James 4
Today on the podcast, we look at giftedness and character and the journey toward getting the most out of our gifts, but not at the expense of our character.
Day 131 – But You Said…
Today’s Reading: Numbers 20; Psalm 58-59; Isaiah 9; James 3
Today on the podcast, we are reminded that God is not like Mom and Dad; he never breaks a promise.
Day 130 – Does My Faith Work?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 19; Psalm 56-57; Isaiah 8; James 2
Today on the podcast, we are challenged by James to reflect on what our faith is doing.
Day 129 – Two Against One
Today’s Reading: Numbers 17-18; Psalm 55; Isaiah 7; James 1
Today on the podcast, we reflect on single-mindedness vs double-mindedness.
Day 128 – Answering the Call
Today’s Reading: Numbers 16; Psalm 52-54; Isaiah 6; Hebrews 13
Today on the podcast, we examine the call to the Lord and what God does with those He calls.
Day 127 – All the Way In
Today’s Reading: Numbers 15; Psalm 51; Isaiah 5; Hebrews 12
Today on the podcast, we are looking closely at recognition and repentance of sin as we journey closer to God’s heart.
Day 126 – What Do You See?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 14; Psalm 50; Isaiah 3-4; Hebrews 11
Today on the podcast, we are challenged to see things through eyes of faith no matter what they look like.
Day 125 – Enjoying Our Privilege
Today’s Reading: Numbers 12-13; Psalm 49; Isaiah 2; Hebrews 10
Today on the podcast, we look at the benefits of our relationship with God through Christ and how we can take more advantage of it.
Day 124 – When Is It Enough?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 11; Psalm 48; Isaiah 1; Hebrews 9
Today on the podcast, we are reminded about the dangers of entitlement and the call to contentment.
Day 123 – Be Still and Know
Today’s Reading: Numbers 10; Psalm 46-47; Song of Solomon 8; Hebrews 8
Today on the podcast, we are reminded about God’s supremacy and our need for greater trust.
Day 122 – The Leadership of God
Today’s Reading: Numbers 9; Psalm 45; Song of Solomon 7; Hebrews 7
Today on the podcast, we evaluate our decision-making and look to be more obedient in our moves.
Day 121 – Anchored
Today’s Reading: Numbers 8; Psalm 44; Song of Solomon 6; Hebrews 6
Today on the podcast, we celebrate that we are not adrift like so much else in the world.
Day 120 – The Friend You Need
Today’s Reading: Numbers 7; Psalm 42-43; Song of Solomon 5; Hebrews 5
Today on the podcast, we look at our struggle with identity and emotion, and the power of self-talk.
Day 119 – The Vow
Today’s Reading: Numbers 6; Psalm 40-41; Song of Solomon 4; Hebrews 4
Today on the podcast, we discuss the power and the purpose of vows like the Nazarite Vow. How can those vows be a blessing to us today?
Day 118 – Finish the Walk Together
Today’s Reading: Numbers 5; Psalm 39; Song of Solomon 3; Hebrews 3
Today on the podcast, we talk about perseverance in the faith and our collective responsibility.
Day 117 – Do I Make You Uncomfortable?
Today’s Reading: Numbers 4; Psalm 38; Song of Solomon 2; Hebrews 2
Today on the podcast, we talk dirty and get real about sex and intimacy.
Day 116 – Breathe In, Breathe Out
Today’s Reading: Numbers 3; Psalm 37; Song of Solomon; Hebrews 1
Today on the podcast, we practice the presence of God as we realign our confidence.
Day 115 – The End of the Matter
Today’s Reading: Numbers 2; Psalm 36; Ecclesiastes 12; Philemon
Today on the podcast, we determine to take a step back and see the greater perspective of things, to gain a deeper revelation from God.
Day 114 – Every Good Work
Today’s Reading: Numbers 1; Psalm 35; Ecclesiastes 11; Titus 3
Today on the podcast, we look at the good work that God calls us into and that which we are to insist against.
Day 113 – At All Times
Desperate times, desperate measures. ALL PRAISE!
Day 112 – Time to Step Up
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 26; Psalm 33; Ecclesiastes 9; Titus 1
Today on the podcast, we discuss what Biblical eldership looks like and how that is a blessing to us all.
Day 111 – Resting, Releasing, Rejoicing
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 25; Psalm 32; Ecclesiastes 8; 2 Timothy 4
Today on the podcast, we explore the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee as we look to unearth the gem that is rest in Jesus as proclaimed from beginning to end of the Bible.
Day 110 – Rock and Refuge
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 24; Psalm 31; Ecclesiastes 7; 2 Timothy 3
Today on the podcast, we meditate on God as our rock and refuge and how important that is in the midst of the significant callings He places on us.
Day 109 – Fantastic Feasts
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 23; Psalm 30; Ecclesiastes 6; 2 Timothy 2
Today on the podcast, we look at the holy Appointed feasts that God gave the Israelites and see how we can be blessed by knowing and possibly observing them.
Day 108 – Taking Hold of the Right Spirit
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 22; Psalm 28-29; Ecclesiastes 5; 2 Timothy 1
Today on the podcast, we are challenged to reject fear in our quest to stay faithful to the loving and powerful delivery of truth.
Day 107 – We Fight Together
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 21; Psalm 26-27; Ecclesiastes 4; 1 Timothy 6
Today we are challenged to prioritize community as we struggle to stand with God on behalf of justice and righteousness.
Day 106 – Who’s Your Travel Agent?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 20; Psalm 25; Ecclesiastes 3; 1 Timothy 5
Today we reflect on Ecclesiastes and the thought of living life between point A and point B.
Day 105 – Lacking Nothing
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 19; Psalm 23-24; Ecclesiastes 2; 1 Timothy 4
Today we evaluate lack in an eternal perspective and resolve to trust the Shepherd.
Day 104 – Under the Sun?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 18; Psalm 22; Ecclesiastes 1; 1 Timothy 3
Today we look at our perspective and the impact that has on the significance and meaning we find in life.
Day 103 – Rise Up & Stand Firm
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 17; Psalm 20-21; Proverbs 31; 1 Timothy 2
Today we reflect on hope and how we rise up and stand firm.
Day 102 – Need A Soul Revival Today?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 16; Psalm 19; Proverbs 30; 1 Timothy 1
Today we reflect on the importance and impact of revelation from God.
Day 101 – No Revelation?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 15; Psalm 18; Proverbs 29; 2 Thessalonians 3
Today we reflect on the importance and impact of revelation from God.
Day 100 – The Wicked & The Poor
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 14; Psalm 17; Proverbs 28; 2 Thessalonians 2
Today we discuss another of God’s many reminders about his love for Justice and the Poor.
Day 99 – Kingdom Relationships
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 13; Psalm 15-16; Proverbs 27; 2 Thessalonians 1
Today we are exploring kingdom relationships and the value that we gain when we commit to one another.
Day 98 – Get Real
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 11-12; Psalm 13-14; Proverbs 26; 1 Thessalonians 5
Today we are encouraged that no matter what we are going through we can give it to God in prayer.
Day 97 – Humility or Self Deprecation?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus10; Psalm 11-12; Proverbs 25; 1 Thessalonians 4
Today we are reminded that neither pride nor low self-esteem is God’s plan for us. This dangerous see-saw is one we need to get ourselves off of today.
Day 96 – Get Back Up
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 9; Psalm 10; Proverbs 24; 1 Thessalonians 3
Today we are reminded that trouble is going to come but that those who are the Lord’s have a way through it.
Day 95 – A New Ordination
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 8; Psalm 9; Proverbs 23; 1 Thessalonians 2
Today we look for ways to keep our resurrected mindsets and find life in God’s word as we look upon a special priestly ordination.
Day 94 – A LIVING HOPE
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 7; Psalm 7-8; Proverbs 22; 1 Thessalonians 1
This Easter evening on the podcast we examine our ability to wait as those who have a living hope.
Day 93 – Plan, Trust, Go
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 6; Psalm 5-6; Proverbs 21; Colossians 4
Today I discuss the tension between stillness and activity and what faithfulness looks like living life in the dark day in between.
Day 92 – Giving Thanks, Be Thankful with Thankfulness
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 5; Psalm 3-4; Proverbs 20; Colossians 3
Today we pause and reflect on the reason we are thankful in all things and why Good Friday is truly GOOD.
Day 91 – Where Are You Planted?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 4; Psalm 1-2; Proverbs 19; Colossians 2
Today we stop at the feet of Jesus and chew on his word in Psalm 1.
Day 90 – For THIS I Toil
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 2-3; John 21; Proverbs 18; Colossians 1
Today we are reminded that life comes with toil, but as followers of Jesus there is a specific toil in which we are called to engage.
Day 89 – What Will It Take?
Today’s Reading: Leviticus 1; John 20; Proverbs 17; Philippians 4
Today we reflect on our hope level and expectancy. What does it take for you to rejoice?
Day 88 – Planning and Pressing
Today’s Reading: Exodus 40; John 19; Proverbs 16; Philippians 3
Today we are reminded about goals, decisions, and the importance of steps we take in life.
Day 87 – Three Questions Pondered
Today’s Reading: Exodus 39; John 18; Proverbs 15; Philippians 2
Today we slow down and look at Jesus and evaluate 3 broken ways of responding to Him.
Day 86 – Suffer in Solidarity
Today’s Reading: Exodus 38; John 17; Proverbs 14; Philippians 1
Today we discuss Jesus’ prayer in the garden, Paul’s instructions to the church in Philippi, and our need for unity in suffering for Christ.
Day 85 – Check Your Circle
Today’s Reading: Exodus 37; John 16; Proverbs 13; Ephesians 6
Today we discuss the importance of who you walk with. Their wisdom or foolishness will ultimately influence you to your benefit or detriment.
Day 84 – ABIDE or DIE
Today’s Reading: Exodus 36; John 15; Proverbs 12; Ephesians 5
Today we discuss the significance of resting in Jesus. In John 15, He makes some very clear claims about what the results of lacking connection with Him are.
Day 83 – Every Joint Matters
Today’s Reading: Exodus 35; John 14; Proverbs 11; Ephesians 4
Today we discuss the importance of unity, and our role we play in the building of the church.
Day 82 – Ask or Think
Today’s Reading: Exodus 34; John 13; Proverbs 10; Ephesians 3
Today we discuss our need to believe God when He says he can do amazing things IN us and THROUGH us.
Day 81 – Wisdom’s Table
Today’s Reading: Exodus 33; John 12; Proverbs 9; Ephesians 2
Today we discuss our need for humility as we seek to be ones that answer wisdom’s call to come and eat.
Day 80 – Wait for Only Him
Today’s Reading: Exodus 32; John 11; Proverbs 8; Ephesians 1
Today we are reminded of the need to wait and wait and never stop waiting on God. Our allegiance only belongs to Him.
Day 79 – Hear, Know & Follow
Today’s Reading: Exodus 31; John 10; Proverbs 7; Galatians 6
Today, we examine our lives as God’s sheep and discuss ways to listen closely, know intimately, and follow obediently.
Day 78 – Free for What?
Today’s Reading: Exodus 30; John 10; Proverbs 6; Galatians 5
Today Paul reminded us of our freedom in Christ and its ultimate purpose.
Day 77 – Paternity Test
Today’s Reading: Exodus 29; John 9; Proverbs 5; Galatians 4
Today Jesus will remind us about the importance of resembling our Daddy.
Day 76 – A Heart Condition
Today’s Reading: Exodus 28; John 7; Proverbs 4; Galatians 3
Today we are reminded about the importance of guarding our heart in order to walk in life and not death.
Day 75 – Whole Life Transformation
Today’s Reading: Exodus 27; John 6; Proverbs 3; Galatians 2
Today we are reminded about the distinction between life in the law and life in Christ. We either live life in one or the other.
Day 74 – The Garden Trail of Wisdom
Today's Reading: Exodus 26; John 5; Proverbs 2; Galatians 1 Today we are reminded about the value of wisdom...and more importantly God’s wisdom, the only true wisdom. We will find that His wisdom blesses every aspect of our lives if we seek it. Subscribe, rate &...
Day 73 – WorshipToGo
Today’s Reading: Exodus 25; John 4; Proverbs 1; 2 Corinthians 13
Today we are reminded about the evolution of God’s presence with His people and called to elevate the understanding of His presence now present within us, His mobile temple.
Day 72 – The Only Stance
Today’s Reading: Exodus 24; John 3; Job 42; 2 Corinthians 12
Today we are directed to rightly stand before God. There is only one true stance that those who revere Him can take. It is a humbled one.
Day 71 – It’s For OUR Own Good
Today’s Reading: Exodus 23; John 2; Job 41; 2 Corinthians 11
Today we are challenged to remember that the law while does not govern us can still be of value to us and all those among us.
Day 70 – Fight the Echo
Today’s Reading: Exodus 22; John 1; Job 40; 2 Corinthians 10
Today we are challenged to remember the war that we are in and the army we are a part of as we battle on.
Day 69 – Hard to Believe
Today’s Reading: Exodus 21; Luke 24; Job 39; 2 Corinthians 9
Today we are challenged to check our level of belief/unbelief and be one of those that races to the tomb.
Day 68 – Reclaiming Awesome
Today’s Reading: Exodus 20; Luke 23; Job 38; 2 Corinthians 8
Today we are reminded about God’s truly awesome nature and our need for a mediator.
Day 67 – Good Grief!
Today’s Reading: Exodus 19; Luke 22; Job 37; 2 Corinthians 7
Today we are reminded that not all sorrow and grief is to be regretted or rejected. What is the value of grief?
Day 66 – Jesus Sees It!
Today’s Reading: Exodus 18; Luke 21; Job 36; 2 Corinthians 6
Today we are reminded that Jesus not only gives us finances to steward but sees how we steward it. This one challenged me.
Day 65 – The Lord is Our Banner
Exodus, Luke, Job, 2 Corinthians, Power, Endurance, Perseverance, Strength, Grace, Mercy, Leadership, Church, Roles, War
Day 64 – The Power to Persevere
Today’s Reading: Exodus 16; Luke 19; Job 34; 2 Corinthians 4
Today we are reminded of our unworthiness of the ministry as evidenced by God‘s mercy as well as the supremacy of the call above even the ministry that we read of Moses and Exodus.
Day 63 – Quick to Sing
Today’s Reading: Exodus 15; Luke 18; Job 33; 2 Corinthians 3
In today’s episode, we remember to stop, SHOUT, and SING God’s praises.
Day 62 – A New Response
Today’s Reading: Exodus 14; Luke 17; Job 32; 2 Corinthians 2
In today’s episode, we discuss the conditioned responses we often have and how God may be inviting us into a new response as he works his glory out in our midst.
Day 61 – A Portrait of the Unjust
Today’s Reading: Exodus 13; Luke 16; Job 31; 2 Corinthians 1
In today’s episode, we get some thoughts from Job on what it would look like if we lived in ways that were contrary to God’s word. Let us examine these and determine to go the other way.
Day 60 – Who Cares About Passover?
Today’s Reading: Exodus 12; Luke 15; Job 30; 1 Corinthians 16
In today’s episode, we reflect on Passover and look at what it meant to the Jews and what it might mean for us today.
Day 59 – Walking Away & Walking To
Today’s Reading: Exodus 11; Luke 14; Job 29; 1 Corinthians 15
In today’s episode, we are reminded to count the cost of discipleship as we look at what we must walk away from and walk toward in order to be Jesus’ disciple.
Day 58 – The Hunt for God’s Wisdom
Today’s Reading: Exodus 10; Luke 13; Job 28; 1 Corinthians 14
In today’s episode, we are looking deeper into wisdom and understanding as God defines it. What is at its root and where can it be found?
Day 57 – The Way of Love
Today’s Reading: Exodus 9; Luke 12; Job 27; 1 Corinthians 13
In today’s episode, we are challenged to pursue the greatest of ALL gifts: Love. No matter what else is true of us, if we don’t live from a place of love, we are not truly living.
Day 56 – No Middle Road
Today’s Reading: Exodus 8; Luke 11; Job 25-26; 1 Corinthians 12
In today’s episode, we are reminded of the simple choices that we have. Jesus or everything else. There is no choosing both, nor any middle territory between the two.
Day 55 – Here, at Hand, and Coming
Today’s Reading: Exodus 7; Luke 10; Job 24; 1 Corinthians 11
In today’s episode, we dive a bit into the understanding of the Kingdom of God and its implications today while we anticipate its ultimate coming.
Day 54 – Humility Chases Unity
Today’s Reading: Exodus 6; Luke 9; Job 23; 1 Corinthians 10
In today’s episode, we receive the rebuke Jesus gives the disciples as we are challenged to understand Church Unity in a new way.
Day 53 – Jesus’ Relational Spectrum
Today’s Reading: Exodus 5; Luke 8; Job 22; 1 Corinthians 9
In today’s episode, we dive deeper into evaluating our investment and intimacy level with Jesus and with those we are discipling and being discipled by.
Day 52 – Don’t Reject the Call
Today’s Reading: Exodus 4; Luke 7; Job 21; 1 Corinthians 8
In today’s episode, we spend a second episode at the Mission of God and the calling of Moses, while exploring the implications that has on how we engage with the calling of God.
Day 51 – Called & Sent vs. Going
Today’s Reading: Exodus 3; Luke 6; Job 20; 1 Corinthians 7
In today’s episode, we take a peek at the Mission of God and the calling of Moses, while exploring the implications that has on how we engage with the calling of God.
Day 50 – God Hears, Remembers, Sees and Knows
Today’s Reading: Exodus 2; Luke 5; Job 19; 1 Corinthians 6
In today’s episode, we look at the beginning of Moses’ story and the plight of the Israelites. We are reminded about God’s posture toward His people.
Day 49 – Get Your House In Order
Today’s Reading: Exodus 1; Luke 4; Job 18; 1 Corinthians 5
In today’s episode, we take a look at the importance of getting our own house in order and preparing for what God has planned as we obey him.
Day 48 – Powerful Fruit
Today’s Reading: Genesis 50; Luke 3; Job 16-17; 1 Corinthians 4
In today’s episode, we are encouraged to evaluate what fruit we are producing. Is it fruit that demonstrates repentance and the power of the Kingdom in our lives?
Day 47 – You and Me vs. Us
Today’s Reading: Genesis 49; Luke 2; Job 15; 1 Corinthians 3
In today’s episode, we are reminded that God is not only seeking to save you and me, but us.
Day 46 – Life in the Wild
Today’s Reading: Genesis 48; Luke 1:39-80; Job 14; 1 Corinthians 2
In today’s episode, we consider what life in the wild could possibly teach and look at how God is preparing us today.
Day 45 – Real Power/Real Wisdom
Today’s Reading: Genesis 47; Luke 1:1-38; Job 13; 1 Corinthians 1
In today’s episode, we are challenged to consider what power we rely on and what wisdom we look to. Are we missing real power and real wisdom?
Day 44 – Where Credit Is Due
Today’s Reading: Genesis 46; Mark 16; Job 12; Romans 16
In today’s episode, we recognize that it is so important to give credit where credit is due. Job sees this as well as Paul. Let us be challenged to do the same and celebrate those who deserve recognition.
Day 43 – A Redeemed Perspective
Today’s Reading: Genesis 45; Mark 15; Job 11; Romans 15
In today’s episode, we reflect on forgiveness and what happens when God totally transforms the way you look at life and suffering.
Day 42 – Freedom to Indulge?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 44; Mark 14; Job 10; Romans 14
In today’s episode, we explore Paul’s challenge surrounding freedom and love. Where does our freedom end and our love for one another begin?
Day 41 – No More Snoozing
Today’s Reading: Genesis 43; Mark 13; Job 9; Romans 13
In today’s episode, we are challenged by God regarding our attentiveness to spiritual realities.
Day 40 – The Things That Are God’s
Today’s Reading: Genesis 42; Mark 12; Job 8; Romans 12
In today’s episode, we are reminded of the difference between ownership and stewardship. Whose are you?
Day 39 – Truth Without Discernment
Today’s Reading: Genesis 41; Mark 11; Job 7; Romans 11
In today’s episode, we continue our discussion on knowledge of God as seen today in Job looking at the discernment needed to truly minister to a hurting world.
Day 38 – Real Zeal
Today’s Reading: Genesis 40; Mark 10; Job 6; Romans 10
In today’s episode, we dive deeper into Paul’s understanding of what the Jews were lacking and contemplate wherein we may be lacking the same.
Day 37 – The Power of “With”
Today's Reading: Genesis 39; Mark 9; Job 5; Romans 9 In today’s episode, we stop and marvel at the power of God’s presence in the midst of our struggle. Sometimes, more important than what we do is simply who we do it with. Subscribe, rate, share, & leave a...
Day 36 – Recognition & Remembrance
Today’s Reading: Genesis 38; Mark 8; Job 4; Romans 8
In today’s episode, we see some parallels between the disciples and our own inabilities toward remembering who God is and heeding his warnings.
Day 35 – What’s My Motivation?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 37; Mark 7; Job 3; Romans 7
In today’s episode, we slow down in the story of Joseph and contemplate our motivations as we pursue justice & righteousness.
Day 34 – The Best Chains
Today’s Reading: Genesis 35—36; Mark 6; Job 2; Romans 6
In today’s reading, we are challenged in Romans to check our relationship status with our sin in our quest for greater holiness.
Day 33 – Hopeful Suffering
Today’s Reading: Genesis 34; Mark 5; Job 1; Romans 5
In today’s episode, we have the great challenge of trusting God in trials and remaining hopeful through His enduring strength within us.
Day 32 – Good Dirt?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 33; Mark 4; Esther 9—10; Romans 4
In today’s episode, we reflect on not great preaching but great hearing. Check your dirt, baby.
Day 31 – Righteous Relationship
Today’s Reading: Genesis 32; Mark 3; Esther 8; Romans 3
In today’s episode, we take a quick look at religion vs. relationship and the life that Jesus calls us into.
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Day 30 – #NewCreationChallenge
Today’s Reading: Genesis 31; Mark 2; Esther 7; Romans 2
In today’s reading, God highlighted a need for us to look at the traditions and habits of our old ways in light of his new kingdom.
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Day 29 – God’s Checks Don’t Bounce
Today’s Reading: Genesis 30; Mark 1; Esther 6; Romans 1
In today’s episode, we explore our righteousness in light of God’s holiness and the power and sovereignty of God that knows no bounds.
Day 28 – What Are You Sowing?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 29; Matthew 28; Esther 5; Acts 28
In today’s podcast I encourage us to consider what we are putting into the ground, what we are sowing into our lives.
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Day 27 – Providence & Courage
Today’s Reading: Genesis 28; Matthew 27; Esther 4; Acts 27
In today’s reading, I was struck by God’s timing and the courage to step up and stand in the gap for others.
Day 26 – His Plan, Our Role
In today’s podcast, we see a theme of God’s sovereignty running through it all. Despite the sinful decisions of man, God is determined to get glory.
Are we determined to play our role?
Day 25 – The Shepherd and His Sheep
Today’s Reading: Genesis 26; Matthew 25; Esther 2; Acts 25
In today’s podcast, we focus on Mathew 25 and how he wants to understand another layer of his identity as the Good Shepherd and as such what it looks like to be one of His sheep.
Day 24 – The Ready & Enduring Way
Today’s Reading: Genesis 25; Matthew 24; Esther 1; Acts 24
In today’s reading, we are reminded about keeping our minds set on eternal importance vs short-sightedness. Patient endurance is the stance of the true Church of Jesus.
Day 23 – A Dangerous Loss
Today’s Reading: Genesis 24; Matthew 23; Nehemiah 13; Acts 23
In today’s reading, we are challenged to check our perspective and pause & evaluate the state of things within us against God’s perspective and priorities.
Day 22 – Are We Set Apart?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 23; Matthew 22; Nehemiah 12; Acts 22
In today’s reading, be reminded of the importance of knowing your citizenship and knowing whose you are.
Day 21 – A Ram in the Bush
Today’s Reading: Genesis 22; Matthew 21; Nehemiah 11; Acts 21
In today’s reading, we are greatly challenged on how strong our faith and obedience is. Knowing that God has given us all things, what would we still withhold from God?
Day 20 – Lead the Way to Repentance & Renewal
Today’s Reading: Genesis 21; Matthew 20; Nehemiah 10; Acts 20
In today’s reading, we see the importance of living a life that demonstrates the truth of the Gospel and that effectively partners with God’s word to point people to Him.
Day 19 – Noone is Good
Today’s Reading: Genesis 20; Matthew 19; Nehemiah 9; Acts 19
In today’s reading, we are confronted by the hard truth that we are not good people. Noone is good. So how then can we be saved?
Day 18 – Small is the New Great
Today’s Reading: Genesis 19; Matthew 18; Nehemiah 8; Acts 18
In today’s reading, we get reminded about God’s call for humility and meekness as we get a clear image of what greatness is in the Kingdom of God. Hint: It looks nothing like the world would expect.
Day 17 – Stop Our Underestimation
Today’s Reading: Genesis 18; Matthew 17; Nehemiah 7; Acts 17
In today’s reading, we are challenged to see the state of our faith for what it is and allow God to strengthen it.
Day 16 – Real Freedom
Today’s Reading: Genesis 17; Matthew 16; Nehemiah 6; Acts 16
In today’s reading, we get a great picture of what real freedom looks like. In our American context, many of us might be challenged and surprised by the applications of that reality.
Day 15 – Wait for His Way
Today’s Reading: Genesis 16; Matthew 15; Nehemiah 5; Acts 15
In today’s reading, we see a clear example of what happens when we get impatient and get out ahead of God. Can we wait long enough to see Him fulfill His promise or will we rush and just go after it our way?
Day 14 – God Fights For Us, Will You?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 15, Matthew 14, Nehemiah 4, Acts 14
In today’s reading, we are challenged to recognize, remember and resolve in the midst of serious warfare. Are you ready for the battle?
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Day 13 – Of Priests and Kings
Today’s Reading: Genesis 14, Matthew 13, Nehemiah 3, Acts 13
In today’s reading we meet a priest, hear about a kingdom, and are reminded that we have a role to play related to both.
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Day 12 – Lament, Repent, Pray & Work
Today’s Reading: Genesis 13, Matthew 13, Nehemiah 2, Acts 12
In today’s reading we are reminded as we look at the state of things in the world, and in our country, that God is looking for his people to lament, repent, pray, and be strengthened for the good work.
Day 11 – Living on the Promise
Today’s Reading: Genesis 12, Matthew 11, Nehemiah 1, Acts 11
In today’s reading, we have a reminder of the core instruction of a walk with God: trust and obey. We discover promises of God, invitations into the blessed life He offers if we would simply trust and obey.
Day 10 – The Power of One
Today’s Reading: Genesis 11, Matthew 10, Ezra 10, Acts 10
In today’s reading, we see the power of unity and oneness. God through these separate passages helps to weave a study of the significance and danger of allegiance.
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Day 9 – Love Covers
Today’s Reading: Genesis 9-10, Matthew 9, Ezra 9, Acts 9
In today’s reading, we discover the symbolism of the rainbow and contrasting ways we can respond to the sin of others in light of the way Jesus responded to our sin.
Day 8 – God Remembers His People
Today’s Reading: Genesis 8, Matthew 8, Ezra 8, Acts 8
In today’s reading, we are reminded of god’s ever-faithful presence and that even in the midst of trials, He remembers His people.
Day 7 – City on a Hill?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 7, Matthew 7, Ezra 7, Acts 7
This is a special episode being released in the morning to encourage a day of prayer and fasting. We are God’s people and as such we must be people of the Truth, Love, and Righteousness. We must heal, but we must first turn away from lies, idolatry and all manner of evil in our reclaiming the Spirit of God as our true leader and no one else.
This is a hard but important episode.
Let us pray, Church.
Day 6 – The Eyes of the Lord
Today’s Reading: Genesis 6, Matthew 6, Ezra 6, Acts 6
It is easy for believers to fall into the trap of living life for the opinions of those around us, but in today’s reading, we see some clear examples and instructions for focusing on the eyes of the Lord instead of the eyes of men and women.
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Day 5 – Under What Authority?
Today’s Reading: Genesis 5, Matthew 5, Ezra 5, Acts 5
Confidence in the authority you have goes a long way toward living a life blessed by God.
What does living a life with God and under His authority truly look like?
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Day 4 – It Is Written
Today’s Reading: Genesis 4, Matthew 4, Ezra 4, Acts 4
God has testing planned for us all. Will we pass the tests and be strengthened is the real question? The way forward is not only in the Word, but it IS the Word.
Let’s discuss.
Day 3 – Did God Actually Say?
Genesis 3, Matthew 3, Acts 3, Ezra 3
Knowing God’s word and where our justification lies are keys to living out the Christian life we mustn’t forget. Let’s be reminded today.
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Day 2 – What Are You Wearing?
Genesis 2, Matthew 2, Ezra 2, Acts 2
One of the greatest characteristics of God’s people should be humility.
We see it in our beginnings as mankind was formed as well as when the Church was formed.
Let’s chat about it this evening.
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Day 1 – Freedom to Begin the Work
Genesis 1, Matthew 1, Ezra 1, & Acts 1
Being declared free and living free are two different things.
Will we use our freedom to partner with the work of God on the temple of God?
Day 0 – Let’s Get Committed
2 Chronicles 34, Revelation 20, Malachi 2, Psalm 148 Remember what has been forgotten.Seek that which has been lost.DO NOT NEGLECT HIS WORD. Pray that we would commit ourselves again to God’s ways and His word.
Introduction to Five by the Fire
This podcast was created to encourage God's people in the daily pursuit of Him through His word. Each episode will be a very brief spiritual nugget referencing a passage taken from that day’s reading in the M‘Cheyne Bible reading plan.