Ever Closer

Our scripture focus for this final week of the Ever Closer series is Revelation 22:12-13. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God is wonderful beyond words and worthy of all praise. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Those who trust and obey Jesus experience his blessings now and enjoy an even more glorious eternity with God after their physical body dies. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

True love—God's love, is an eternal fountain meant for all to enjoy. By faith let him fill you with his love so that it overflows to others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

True life is not a gift from God, it is the gift of God Himself. Treasure God above all blessings and he will transform you and also work through you to save others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 52 Introduction: Making Disciples-Faithfulness Joyfully work alongside Jesus by faith as his co-heir to carry out God's will of saving the lost, until Jesus returns to earth to consummate his kingdom. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Matthew 5:10. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Like he did for Elijah, a widow, and ancient Israel, God provides for those who trust and obey him. Yet, incredibly as he does so, he accomplishes other divine purposes like judgment and redemption which we may not realize at the time. (Refer to 1 Kings 17-18). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Don't let past mistakes or present obstacles hold you back. Invest in yourself and others for a better future. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Don't let fear paralyze or defeat you. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the resolve and strength to work through the fear and move forward. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God promised salvation. At the cross Jesus delivered. Jesus’ death and resurrection secures victory for all who trust him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 51 Introduction: Making Disciples-Faithfulness In love God graciously calls you to something greater than who you can be or what you can do on your own. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Matthew 7:21. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A prayer of devotion to God, committing all that I am and all that I do, to him because of his gracious love for me. In so doing, hopefully others will come to know him also. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Take responsible risks to try new things. Do hard things. Face fear with faith. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

You are never too old to change and grow. Stay young at heart. Older adults still have much to offer others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Life is made of relationships, first with God then with others. With God’s help spend time growing in him and then investing in others in ways that bring him glory. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 50 Introduction: Making Disciples-Faithfulness If you have come to trust Jesus as your savior, joyfully do your best in every endeavor out of love for God and to represent him well so others might come to know him. (Inspired by Colossians 1:24-29). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Galatians 6:2. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A father and estranged son bond during difficult teenage years by purposely playing catch together like they used to. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A nostalgic song about the wonder of childhood and of learning as seen through a retiring teacher who helped lay an academic foundation. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

A father passes on divine wisdom to his son—the way of justice, mercy, loving kindness, and a humble walk with God, which he learned from their heavenly Father, as they backpack together through the wilderness. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

On life's journey, gain wisdom at all cost. For with her lies the path of royal life. Let her guide your vision, values, thoughts, and deeds as she points you to God, the King of kings. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 49 Introduction: Making Disciples-Teaching Engage in life, don't just pass through. Be willing to do what's hard, to lead, and to go against the flow in order to benefit others. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Ephesians 4:32. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser