EncounterPodcast

Jeremiah 29:11 Today, we'll contemplate the fact that not only is God close in the midst of your temptations and testing, He never left your side... not even for a second. Does Encounter help you find peace? Please consider giving. When have you experienced a trying time that centered you back on God's presence?

James 1:13-14 The theme of this meditation is temptation. We'll strive to get a better understanding of temptation, remembering there is a difference between God's testing and your own evil desires. Are you enjoying Encounter?  Please consider donating. How do you respond when you are tempted?

Matthew 20:28 I pray this meditation will guide you towards a deeper appreciation of the amount Christ paid on the cross. Does Encounter help you express your gratitude to the Lord?  Please consider giving! Does God want to use you to tell someone about Him today?

Isaiah 41:10 I pray this meditation will guide you towards trusting deeper in the Lord, for He is with you.   Does Encounter help you develop a deeper trust in the Lord?  Please consider giving! When has the Lord carried you through a time when you were weak?

Romans 8:1 In today's meditation, we contemplate being protected from judgment, relishing in the truth that when you are in Christ Jesus, you are no longer under God's judgment.  Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! Can you remember a time when you feared judgment?

Isaiah 53:6 The essence of this meditation from Isaiah 53 is about sacrifice-- being mindful of the life-threatening chaos around you and your constant need for rescue.  Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! How do you feel when others offer to help you?

Isaiah 25:8 I pray this loving reflection will help you appreciate how your tears can be healing waters, resulting in streams of joy and God's love. Does Encounter help you find healing?  Please consider supporting us. Can you remember a time of weeping that led to joy?

Philippians 1:9 This meditation from the Apostle Paul is  a  peaceful reflection to help you appreciate the love of God. Does Encounter help you reflect on the love of God?  Please consider giving! How has your relationship with the Lord changed over time?

John 13:35 I pray this quiet meditation will guide you to consider ways you show everyone that you are one of Christ's disciples.  Does Encounter help you share your faith?  Please consider giving! How do you share your faith with those in your life?

John 15:4 This meditation from the fifteenth chapter of John will help you face spiritual isolation and allow yourself to be drawn back into the presence of God and remain there. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! Do you feel close to the Lord, or are you feeling spiritually isolated?

Philippians 2:7 The theme of this meditation is satisfaction. We'll look to Christ as our example of emptying and humbling ourselves to be satisfied with what we have and who we are.  Does Encounter help you find hope?  Please consider supporting us. What are you grateful for today?

Psalm 24:10 I pray this quiet meditation will help you remember that as a child of the living God, His name brings authority and power.  How many people will you share Encounter with today? In what area do you need the authority and power of Jesus today?

Proverbs 16:24 "Inner speech" can reveal our private desires, distractions, and disappointments. This meditation  will help you better understand the power we have over shaping our thoughts when we talk to ourselves. Does Encounter help you find peace?  Please consider giving! What do you tell yourself?  How are you shaping your thoughts?

John 15:13 This guided audio meditation will remind you of the gift God offers in having true friends and the model for true friendship we can find in Jesus.  Does Encounter help you find a friend in Jesus?   Please Consider Giving! Which friends are you most grateful to God for today?

Habakkuk 3:17 I pray this meditation will help you remember that when you wrestle with the problem of evil, you can go deeper in faith and prayer, choosing to love the sovereign God. Does Encounter help you choose love?  Please consider giving! How has God recently shown you signs of His love?

Psalm 40:1 The theme of this meditation is restoration after finding what you thought was lost. Find recovery in discovering that what you thought was distant, is near. Does Encounter help you find restoration?  Please consider giving! How do you feel when you find something you thought was lost forever?

John 11:25-26 This meditation from John 11 is a contemplation on Easter Sunday morning.  We will reflect on the empty tomb and the promise of the life that it brings for us all. Does Encounter help you encounter the risen Lord?  Please consider supporting us. When did the risen Lord become your personal savior?

Psalm 19:7   The theme of this meditation from Psalm 19 is soul refreshment. I pray it refreshes and revitalizes you to serve the Lord anew.  Does Encounter lead you to a refreshing experience with the Lord?  Please consider giving! What is the current state of your spiritual life?

John 19:30 This meditation is a contemplation on Good Friday.  Today, we will reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Does Encounter help you draw closer to God?  Please consider supporting us. Why are you personally grateful for Good Friday?

Luke 22:19 Today we contemplate Maundy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week. Here, we will reflect on the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and His washing of their feet. Does Encounter help you spend time with the Lord?   Please consider giving! Whose feet can you wash today?

Luke 22:20 I pray this meditation from Luke 22 will help you remember how we tend to spoil any good thing of God, humans that we are.  But by His grace, we can find order again.  Somewhere deep, somewhere inside of us.  Guided by the Holy Spirit, we can take the first steps to address our problems by first reflecting on the chaos. Does Encounter help lead you to a deeper communion with God?   Plea...

Luke 6:45 I pray this meditation from Luke 6 will help you choose to live a life of good, unburdened by secret evil. I pray you live with a heart full of good treasures to share with everyone you encounter.  Does Encounter encourage you in your relationship with Jesus?  Please consider giving! What treasure hides in your heart?

2 Corinthians 4:18 In this guided audio meditation from 2 Corinthians 4, we'll contemplate discerning the imaginary from the actual, the temporary from the everlasting, and the fleeting from the eternal. We couldn't do this without your support. Please give. How can temporary things turn your gaze to that which is permanent?

2 Corinthians 9:8 I pray this meditation will help you become aware of your divine blessings and mindful of moments to use them to advance the excellent work of God. Does Encounter help you join God in His work?  Please consider giving! What blessings have you received lately?

1 Samuel 16:7 Most of us can understand the feeling of being pursued but never chosen, but in this meditation, we'll meditate on King David and how it felt to be pursued and chosen by God.  Does Encounter help you understand your identity in Christ?  Please consider giving! How does it feel to know you've been chosen by the One who truly matters?