Mark Greenelsh

Ever Closer

Religion EN ↓ 312 episodes

A yearlong devotional of positive, encouraging songs and reflections challenging you to better relationships, choices, and moments with God and others. True life is found in an ever deepening relationship with Jesus. He is calling you to trust in him to save you from your sin and to live for him. "Ever Closer" inspires you to be with Jesus, to become like him, and to do what he does by his grace and power. This podcast series has five courses: All for God, Believing in Jesus, Giving Your Life to Jesus, Letting Jesus Live in You, and Making Disciples. Each course is broken into units with weekl...

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Mark Greenelsh

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EC012 Week 2 Reflection 09.12.2025 1:48

Our scripture focus for this week is John 17:22-23. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC011 Forever Held 09.12.2025 4:52

For those who trust in Jesus nothing can separate them from God's amazing love. In him they are more than conquerors (Romans 8:31-39). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC010 Beyond Imagination 09.12.2025 5:09

God's power, wisdom, kindness, and love are beyond our imagination. He graciously loves each and every person and saves all who turn to him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC009 Prodigal Come Home 09.12.2025 5:01

Jesus told a parable of a prodigal son to show how gracious and forgiving God is. As a loving Heavenly Father he desires all who are in rebellion to turn to him and he will accept them with open arms. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC008 Rest for the Restless 09.12.2025 4:23

God loves everyone and created a longing in us that can only be filled through fellowship with him by trusting in Jesus. Inspired by a confession of Augustine of Hippo. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC007 Boundless Yet Near 09.12.2025 5:52

Week 2 Introduction: With God God is infinite and grand beyond measure as seen throughout nature, yet he personally cares for each of us and has given his Son, Jesus to save us. (Inspired by Psalm 147). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC006 Week 1 Reflection 09.12.2025 2:00

Our scripture focus for this week is Psalm 86:11-12. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC005 Only What Lasts 09.12.2025 4:49

Invest in what helps you and others draw closer to God in loving, everlasting relationship. Nothing else truly matters. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC004 Cleanse Me 09.12.2025 4:37

All have sinned and have fallen deadly short of the glory of God. Yet by his loving grace God pardons and saves all who turn to him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC003 Glory or Vapor 09.12.2025 5:13

Seeking to fulfill myself and rely on myself separates me from God. I need to look beyond myself and run to God. As I rely on him instead of myself, he sustains me and delivers me. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC002 Dark to Light 09.12.2025 5:27

Be ashamed of evil and turn from it. “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls” (Jeremiah 6:16). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

EC001 Called for Glory 09.12.2025 6:30

Week 1 Introduction: All for God You are God's beloved creation. He is calling you to trust and obey him in order to be saved and to help save others all for his glory. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser