Adventurous Living - The Meadow Springs Community Church Podcast

Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart ...and be thankful. During this season of Thanksgiving, may we all feel the peace of our gracious Lord in our hearts and in our homes and in turn, be thankful for our many blessings.

As our fall b.l.e.s.s. series comes to a close, a bit of an object lesson comes to mind. An experienced angler wades down into a shallow river, hoping to catch 'the big one'. The right pole... the appropriate line and lure, right? He came prepared. When we invest in those around us and display the gospel to them in our words and actions, we do so possessing every tool we will ever need. God has gi...

Living out the gospel requires boldness. Be ready with the truth - don't keep quiet or be subdued about it. Will you stand on a stage and proclaim it or will you hide, never emerging from your safe shelter?

We do not carry the responsibility of someone's 'yes' or 'no'. The message is the same either way. Our part is to live simply, serve others and share the good news of Jesus Christ with those who want to hear.

Imagine seeing every person, in every circumstance, through the eyes of Jesus. That annoying solicitor at your front door or on the other end of the phone is suddenly someone working a thankless third job to provide for a family. The short-tempered grocery clerk who was too rough with your carton of eggs quickly becomes a brand new dad whose newborn is still in the hospital with an undiagnosed ill...

It takes strength and courage to stand against the schemes of the devil. But take heart - we have all the armor we will ever need.

"Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..." As believers we press on amid the struggles, growing closer to Christ, even though what lies ahead remains uncertain.

What does it mean to live as citizens of Christ's kingdom in a hostile community? After all, just saying you follow Jesus is enough to stir up opposition these days. It means we stand firm in one Spirit, striving together in unity for faith in Jesus. To live a life worthy of the gospel is to stand together for Christ and not be scared off.

Paul had a strong message for the worried church community: "Get your mind off me because it isn't about me." He was in prison, surrounded by a guards and fellow prisoners who heard nothing preached but Jesus Christ. He was adamant - no church can survive built on or around a human leader. Paul was held captive, Christ was not. Paul was not the savior of the church, Jesus Christ was and Christ is...

The process of grieving is not easy. It is painful and there is no timer that alerts you when the grieving time is done. But HOW? How do we grieve and get through loss, coming out whole and healthy at the end?

Often, the storms of life can seem so big - huge even. Giant waves keep us unsteady on our feet and soaked to the bone by the spray. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of the storm, choose instead to be overwhelmed by Jesus... even the waves and the wind obey Him.

Grandparents passing on their legacy of faith in Jesus Christ is a rich and immeasurable blessing to grandchildren.

Connect With Us Give Easily & Securely I'd Like Prayer I Need Help Next Live Stream is Sunday, September 12th - 10am | play along " data-provider-name=""> Do you have a story about how God put someone in your path - a friend or acquaintance, a co-worker or neighbor - and you were able to b.l.e.s.s. them? This week, we heard stories of God's perfect timing and how He can use you at any time and in...

A powerful testimony of God's ability to meet us anywhere, in His own perfect timing, to draw us to Himself.

Do you view prayer as an opportunity or an obligation? Prayer should be an opportunity that allows us to be ready to 'bless' someone any particular time, place and space.

Listening should be an exercise in loving your neighbor as yourself. When you really listen to someone, you sacrifice your desire to speak into the situation in favor of a closed mouth and open heart.

As we grieve this profound loss, may the peace of our LORD that is so far above our human understanding be with you in the days and weeks to come.

Just like a diet of nutritious food allows our physical bodies to function properly, feeding our heart and mind with the vital nutrients of God's Word keeps our thought life healthy and in check.

Hard things happen in this life - things that fill us with fear, cause us to worry and be anxious. If we give everything over to the LORD in prayer - every day and every night, a sacrifice to be placed on the altar - we can let all of it fall through our own grip and into God's hands, trusting that He can & will handle them.

Imagine the biggest 'ask' ever... so big that it's literally God-sized. Our own power will fail us every time. Instead, lay all the 'asks' on the altar - withhold nothing from Him - because He will be right there in ways beyond what we could ask or image.

We all know fear. Living with no fear is almost impossible in this day and age. But, do not let fear break you or undo you because God sees you and knows you.

For the man or woman who claims faith in Jesus Christ, living in fear is, at its root, doubting the goodness of God. "Do not fear, for your Heavenly Father knows when even a little bird fall to the ground, and you are worth far more than any birds." Do battle with fear - do not let it destroy, discourage or defeat your faith.

Convincing a a group of people with a message that, on merit alone, is surely not true. What kind of a witness is that?

The 'who' and the 'how' of preaching the gospel is very broad and for sure is not relegated to a Sunday morning platform. Preaching happens at summer bbqs and coffee shops, via phone calls and an encouraging note. Preaching happens when we, the messengers, share the message we've been given with somebody else.

Sometimes it feels like a well-loved stuffed animal from our youth could cure whatever ails. But are we being shortsighted? Have we looked past the deeper need in favor of a stubbed toe?