Love God First

In this second of a three-part episode, we finish talking about the moving story of Isaac and Rebekah. The narrative unfolds through the journey of Abraham's servant, who seeks a wife for Isaac. We'll see how God guides and provides, culminating in the servant's gratitude and Rebecca's willingness to embrace her destiny.        keywords love story, marriage, Isaac, Rebecca, Abraham, faith, prayer,...

In this part one episode of a three-parter, we explore the story of Isaac and Rebecca, emphasizing the significance of the marriage decision and the qualities that make a suitable partner. The narrative unfolds through the journey of Abraham's servant, who seeks a wife for Isaac, highlighting themes of faith, prayer, and character. For those who are in the time of life where you are considering ma...

In this part two of two episodes about grief, we discuss more of the practical aspects of helping others through grief and how to grieve through loss for ourselves too. If we live long enough, all of us will suffer loss. Knowing how to cope and how to lean on the strength and love of Jesus and His people will help the process greatly!

In this first of two episodes, we reflect on the life and death of Sarah, exploring the theme of grief and how it impacts our lives. We discuss the importance of understanding grief and the lessons we can learn from Abraham and Isaac. If you are currently walking through grief, know someone who is grieving right now or want to learn about grief for when it inevitably hits you in the future, this e...

This is our last episode talking about covenant, and Dr. RoseAnne Coleman does a thorough job wrapping up the topic! She ends with a sweet prayer for us all. 

In this part two of a three-episode series on covenant, Dr. Roseanne Coleman shares insights on the elements of an ancient covenant ceremony. She explains how the account of Abraham being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac at God's command relates to covenant, and she explains the profound implications of that one act. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing God's intentional lov...

In this week's conversation, Dr. RoseAnne Coleman shares her insights on the concept of covenant in the Bible, drawing from her experiences as a chaplain and Bible teacher. The discussion explores the nature of covenants, their significance in modern life, and the profound implications of Abraham's faith and obedience, particularly in the context of his willingness to sacrifice Isaac. Through pers...

In our time together today, we explore the profound themes of love and sacrifice through the biblical account of Abraham and Isaac. I emphasize the depth of God's love for humanity illustrated by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac. As we apply the truths we see to ourselves personally, we are encouraged to think about our own lives in light of God's unwavering love and to respond by...

In this part one of two episodes, we discuss the love God has for us by looking at the account of God testing Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. We emphasize the depth of God's love for each of us as we ponder how Abraham felt on the way to Mt. Moriah with Isaac. The account draws remarkable parallels to the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made by dying for humanity's sins. 

In this part two episode on telling the truth, we explore the significance of truthfulness and integrity for personal and spiritual growth. I discusses the consequences of lying, the importance of honesty in building relationships, and the responsibilities that is earned from being truthful. The conversation emphasizes the need for private integrity, practical steps to maintain honesty, and the im...

In the first of a two-part episode, we explore the profound importance of truth and integrity in our lives. We discuss the importance of being someone who others consider reliable and truthful and the consequences of lying. Using the story of Abraham and Abimelech in Genesis 21 as a springboard, we look at how untrue words and actions will impact our relationships and spiritual growth.     Keyword...

Last week we walked through the biblical account of Hagar and Ishmael wandering around in the wilderness after Abraham sends them away. This week we are looking at the lessons in parenting we can learn from Hagar, especially for the single parent. This part two episode starts directly with the application and answers the question: Is there hope for the children of a single parent to have an abunda...

In this episode of Love God First, we delve into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly focusing on the story of Hagar and Ishmael from the Bible. I share a little about growing up in a divorced family and the challenges faced by single parents. Through the account of Hagar's experience, we emphasize the hope and redemption that God offers and the extra grace and care God gives to those...

In this part-two episode, we again focus on the habitual struggle Abraham had in his life as depicted in Genesis. We discuss recurring patterns of sin, the impact of fear on decision-making, and the importance of integrity when dealing with our weakness. We talk about some practical elements to get victory over those places where we feel stuck and the importance of being patient while God works an...

In this part-one episode, we focus on a habitual struggle Abraham had in his life as depicted in Genesis. We discuss recurring patterns of sin, the impact of fear on decision-making, and the importance of integrity when dealing with our weakness. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between practicing sin and stumbling, highlighting the grace God gives that allows for growth and healing.   ...

We are going back to another "Best of Love God First" episode. This particular show resonated with many listeners since we are all getting older and want to live our best life for Christ while we are here. Enjoy another listen!

We are going back to the beginning in this Best of Love God First podcast. Who gets to hold the standard for how to measure goodness? Is it the job of each person to determine what goodness is for themselves? Or is there a higher law for goodness? Let's ponder these questions together and see what Genesis has to say about it!

In this second episode of a two-parter, we continue to explore the character of God, particularly focusing on His justice and righteousness as demonstrated in the account of Sodom and Gomorrah. Here are the main points we covered last week: The Lord's primary focus is on justice and righteousness. God listens to the outcry of the innocent. He does not sweep away the righteous with the wicked. The...

In this episode we explore the character of God, particularly focusing on His justice and righteousness as demonstrated in the account of Sodom and Gomorrah. The discussion emphasizes the elements of God's character as we watch Him justly judge the people of Sodom. 

Enjoy a short devotional on thankfulness for this Thanksgiving weekend! We will return to Genesis next week. 

In this part two episode, we explore the application of the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah, focusing on Lot's life and the lessons we can learn from his choices. We highlight the dangers of cultural integration for a Christ follower and discuss how a Christian's life should be lived differently than the society in which we live. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and th...

In this first part of a two-part episode, we explore the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah, and we focus on the geography, history, and archeology of the story. Next week we will apply the principles to our own lives, but for this week, enjoy hearing some of the interesting facts and information about Lot, his wife, the city of Sodom and the city's destruction. 

Many of us know that the life of a Christ follower involves sacrifice. But it can also involve abundant blessing as well. Ironically, receiving those blessings can sometimes be difficult because we know how short we fall of deserving the mercy and love of God. On this part two episode we finish talking about how to receive the good things the Lord wants to give to His obedient disciples. 

Many of us know that the life of a Christ follower involves sacrifice. But it can also involve abundant blessing as well. Ironically, receiving those blessings can sometimes be difficult because we know how short we fall of deserving the mercy and love of God. On this episode we talk about how to receive the good things the Lord wants to give to those who are His obedient disciples. 

We are returning for the second half of the discussion on Abraham's tremendous example of worship from Genesis 18. On this episode I highlight the significance of faith, reverence, and the insights that can be gained through genuine worship.