Morning Meditations

In this episode we learn that God doesn’t tempt us. We also learn that, as much as we would love to blame the devil, it’s usually our own selfish desire that tempts us. However, we are also reminded that God is with us in temptation, keeping us from evil!

In this episode, we are challenged to determine if the value systems we are following are from the kingdom of God or the kingdoms of this world!

In this episode, we realize that when we feel unqualified to share the gospel, it may be our inadequacies that God uses to advance the gospel!

In this passage we see that God is continuing to work, even if the way of Christ is the way less travelled.

In this episode we see that Jesus disciples are called to be the light of the world, and we realize that the only light comes from God and so it is by our relationship to God that we are able to shine any light into a dark world!

In this episode, we see that the Pharisees seem to be more concerned with outward actions than inward motivations.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that wisdom that comes from God is offered in humility and is peace-making. If the “wisdom” we are espousing is adding to the division, it might not be wisdom after all.

In this episode, we hear the words of 1 John reminding us that the commands of God are not burdensome to those who have placed their trust in Christ!

In this passage we learn that, as we live in the truth, we don’t have to justify ourselves.

In this reading from James, we realize that God is calling us away from excess at the expense of others!

In this episode, we read the letter to Philemon and realize that the gospel often challenges our culturally accepted assumptions.

In this episode we read the Beatitudes understanding them not as a new law, but rather a picture of the kingdom values that lead to our joy and peace.

In this episode we see Jesus giving a new command, which really isn’t new but might need to be understood in a new way!

In this episode.m, we hear Paul’s instruction to Timothy concerning elders and realize that sin is not always obvious.

In this episode we hear the call for the church to live differently, and we are reminded that it is only as we begin to understand the depth of God’s mercy that we are able to live in new ways!

In this reading from Matthew, we are challenged to change and become like little children!

In this reading from Philippians we hear Paul, who is in jail, encouraging the church at Phillipi to live together without grumbling or arguing.

In this episode we take a look at a passage in Ephesians that talks about exposing the deeds of darkness and we are challenged to let that begin in us!

In this episode, we hear Jesus calling his disciples to Repent and to follow because the kingdom of heaven has come near.

In this episode, we are reminded that each new day is an opportunity for us to give thanks and praise to the God who created us!

In this episode, we hear Jesus saying he came for those who need a doctor, which we realize is all of us!

In our passage, we see that people are wanting Paul to defend himself as an apostle but Paul reminds his readers that all they have to do is look at the change he has experienced!

Jesus is questioned about why his disciples don’t fast, and he assures the people his disciples WILL fast when he is gone, but ultimately he is doing something completely new!

In this reading from Hebrews, we are reminded that killing animals doesn’t really take away sin, only God can do that!

In this episode, we see that John the Baptist points some disciples toward Jesus. We see the disciples wanting to know where Jesus was staying and stay with him!