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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. This verse from Proverbs 1:7 is the starting point for a series of podcasts on the book of Proverbs. The fear of the Lord is not about being afraid of God, but rather appreciating his power and strength. When we understand his power, we will be in awe of him. God is the origin and beginning of everything,...

The passage for today is Mark 4:40-41. It says, "And he said to them, 'Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?' And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, 'Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?'" In this passage, Jesus is asleep in a boat with his disciples when a storm arises. The disciples are afraid and wake Jesus up, asking him to save them. Jesu...

The passage for today is Mark 4:38. It says, "Jesus himself was in the stern asleep on the cushion and they woke him and said to him, 'Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?'" This passage shows us that Jesus is the one who gives us peace. Even in the midst of a storm, Jesus was able to sleep peacefully because he trusted in God. We can have the same peace if we trust in Jesus. When we ar...

The passage for today is 2 Thessalonians 3:16. It says, "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all." This verse tells us that God is the source of peace. He is the one who can give us peace in all circumstances. When we trust in Him, we can have peace no matter what is going on around us. We can be peacemakers by bringing peace into our re...

In this devotional, we explore the universal commands in the Bible to give thanks in everything. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, "Give thanks in everything for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on God's goodness and provision. As we give thanks, we turn ourselves more to Him and step into the potential of the contentment He created us for. We also send a...

Reflecting on Thanksgiving, consider the valuable connection between gratitude and contentment explored by Mike Henry Sr. in the latest Follower of One podcast. Drawing inspiration from 1 Timothy 6:6-7, he emphasizes the genuine nature of contentment, rooted in authentic thankfulness. Challenge yourself to set a goal for the holiday season—to embrace contentment by recognizing and appreciating the...

The passage for today is Matthew 17:20. It says, "He said to them, 'Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'" This verse tells us that even a small amount of faith can have a big impact. When we trust in God, He can do great thin...

In this episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike Henry hosted Greg Frost, the driving force behind The Well Exchange. Their conversation unveiled the remarkable journey and mission of The Well Exchange, centered on fusing faith with organizational development. Greg Frost, in this compelling dialogue, shared the evolution of The Well Exchange, providing insights into the unique blend of faith a...

  The passage for today is Mark 4:31-32. It says, "It's like a grain of mustard seed, which when sown on the ground is the smallest of all the seeds on earth. Yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and puts out large branches so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade." This passage is about the power of faith. Jesus is saying that even though...

The passage for today is Mark 4:26-27. It says, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows. He knows not how." This passage is a parable about the kingdom of God. Jesus is saying that the kingdom of God is like a seed that is planted in the ground. The seed grows and sprouts, even though the farmer does no...

The passage for today is Mark 2:17. It says, "And hearing this, Jesus said to them, 'It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.'" This verse tells us that Jesus came to save sinners, not those who are already righteous. This means that we are all in need of Jesus, no matter how good we think we are. We can help ot...

Do you ever think of yourself as belonging to Jesus?   "Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." Galatians 5:24 NASB   Often, when I memorize a passage of scripture, I often stop there in my study. I confess that until recently, I haven't thought much about this verse. Now, I'm working to memorize it.   A friend once told me that to decide means...

What does it mean to be really free, or to be free indeed?   "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36 ESV This means that we have the freedom to choose our own path and make our own decisions. We are not bound by the expectations of others or by the circumstances of our lives. We are free to live our lives for God and to make a difference in the world. We can exercise this...

What would you do if you knew you couldn't lose?   "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. John 5:24 NASB       I also talked about this in Episode 93: How to Live Your Eternal Life Now . Check it out.

Just where is the kingdom of God?   Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or, 'There it is!' For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst." Luke 17:20-21 NASB95   The kingdom of God is not an earthly kingdom, but a spiritu...

In Mark 9:24, the father of a sick child cries out to Jesus, "I believe. Help my unbelief." This verse reminds us that even when we have faith, we can still struggle with unbelief. It's okay to admit that we don't have all the answers and that we need God's help to believe more fully. When we go into our workplaces, we should believe that the best things that we can imagine will happen for the peo...

In Mark 9:23, Jesus says, "If you can, all things are possible for one who believes." This is a powerful reminder that anything is possible if we have faith in God. When we believe in Jesus, we are able to tap into His power and accomplish great things.   We should go into our workplaces, schools, and other environments with the belief that all things are possible. We should remember that we are c...

Do you meet the requirement for entering the Kingdom of God?   And Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! "For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Luke 18:24-25 NASB95   In the previous episode, I talked about how the Kingdom of God belongs to children. Today, we f...

In this podcast, Mike Henry from Follower of One interviews Jason Davis  @thefortifiedlife  , the founder of Jericho Force Enterprises. Jason shares his journey of moving from a scarcity mindset to a mindset of stewardship and abundance, aligning his financial approach with God's principles. The conversation explores how faith can be integrated into the business world, the importance of taking the...

How can you take possession of the kingdom of God?   And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Luke 18:15-16   The Jews are coming to Jesus to be near him and to b...

This is an Encore episode of the Follower of One podcast from our archives. We are on a short break. Welcome back to the Follower of One podcast. I'm your host, Mike Henry, Sr. Thanks so much for joining me today. I want to finish up this section of Galatians 6. We've been doing a series on this and today we want to do the last two verses of the section that I want to cover. And those are verses 9...

This is an Encore episode of the Follower of One podcast from our archives. We are on a short break. Welcome back to the Follower of One podcast. I'm your host, Mike Henry, Sr. Thanks for joining me today. I'd like to continue our conversation. in Galatians 6. Today I want to read verses 7 and 8 from the English Standard Version. "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked for whatever one sows, that w...

This is an Encore episode of the Follower of One podcast from our archives. We are on a short break. Welcome to the Follower of One podcast. I'm Mike Henry, Sr. and our mission at Follower of One is to help every marketplace Christian see themselves as a full-time minister, as someone who's available to serve the people around them. We're currently going through Galatians 6 and we're on verses 5 a...

This is an Encore episode of the Follower of One podcast from our archives. We are on a short break. Welcome back to the Follower of one podcast. I'm your host, Mike Henry. Thanks for joining us again today. We're in part two of Honest Self Evaluation from Galatians 6:3-5. And today I'd like to read that passage in the Christian Standard Bible. "For if anyone considers himself to be something when...

In this podcast, Steve Irby from Stillwater Designs shares his journey from starting a speaker company to integrating his faith into his business. He talks about how his faith influenced his decisions, particularly in how he treated people, even in a competitive business environment. Steve emphasizes the importance of trusting God in business decisions rather than relying solely on quick, profit-d...