Open to Explore Devotions

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. We are now in the fourth week of our Lenten journey, today being the 27th day of our pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Frank Granger; it is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:31-46, and read today from The Voice Translation. Addison Aycock plays the tune Simple Gifts to begin the devotion. 

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. We are now in the fourth week of our Lenten journey, today being the 26th day of our pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Jamie Hogan; it is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:31-46, and read today from the Common English Bible. Addison Aycock plays the tune Simple Gifts to begin the devotion. 

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. We are now in the fourth week of our Lenten journey, today being the 25th day of our pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by David Millians; it is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:31-46, and read today from the Message. Addison Aycock plays the tune Simple Gifts to begin the devotion. 

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. We are now in the fourth week of our Lenten journey, today being the 24th day of our pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Jessie Robinette; it is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:31-46, and read today from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Addison Aycock, plays the tune Simple Gifts to begin the devotion....

Welcome to the FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions. We are now in the fourth week of our Lenten journey, today being the 23rd day of our pilgrimage to the cross. The devotion is given by Michael Cleland; it is based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:31-46, and read today from the New Living Translation. Addison Aycock, plays the tune Simple Gifts to begin the devotion. 

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 21 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Nancy Hernandez and is based on the parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. The reading today is from the Voice Translation. Allow for the music played by Addison Aycock, to quiet your mind and open your spirit to listen for God. 

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 20 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Rick Dawson and is based on the parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. The reading today is from the Common English Bible. Allow for the music played by Addison Aycock, to quiet your mind and open your spirit to listen for God.

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 19 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Marcia Caskey and is based on the parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. The reading today is from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Allow for the music played by Addison Aycock, to quiet your mind and open your spirit to listen for God....

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 18 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Jennifer Baxley and is based on the parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. The reading today is from the Message. Allow for the music played by Addison Aycock, to quiet your mind and open your spirit to listen for God.

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 17 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Howard Germany and is based on the parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. The reading today is from the New Living Translation. Allow for the music played by Addison Aycock, to quiet your mind and open your spirit to listen for God.

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 15 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Frank Granger and is based on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16. The reading today is from the Voice translation. Listen to the tune of Simple Gifts played by Addison Aycock, and prepare your mind, heart, and spirit to listen for God. 

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 14 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Jamie Hogan and is based on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16. The reading today is from the Contemporary English Bible. Listen to the tune of Simple Gifts played by Addison Aycock, and prepare your mind, heart, and spirit to listen for...

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 13 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by David Millians and is based on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16. The reading today is from the New Living Translation. Listen to the tune of Simple Gifts played by Addison Aycock, and prepare your mind, heart, and spirit to listen for...

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 12 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Jessie Robinette and is based on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16. The reading today is from the Message. Listen to the tune of Simple Gifts played by Addison Aycock, and prepare your mind, heart, and spirit to listen for God. 

The FBC Athens Podcast, Open to Explore Devotions presents today’s devotion for day 11 in our Lenten journey to the cross. It given by Michael Cleland and is based on the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16. The reading today is from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Listen to the tune of Simple Gifts played by Addison Aycock, and prepare your mind, heart, an...

Today is the 9th day of the Lenten Journey.  First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions prepared by our members to support you in your pilgrimage to the cross.  Mary Barton shares the devotion today, which follows a reading of Matthew 18:15-35 from The Message. The instrumental music of Amazing Grace is played on saxophone by Addison Aycock. 

Today is the 8th day of the Lenten Journey.  First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions prepared by our members to support you in your pilgrimage to the cross.  Ray Austin shares the devotion today, which follows a reading of Matthew 18:15-20 from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. The instrumental music of Amazing Grace is played on saxophone by Addison Aycock. 

Today is the 7th day of the Lenten Journey.  First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions prepared by our members to support you in your pilgrimage to the cross.  Elizabeth Marston shares the devotion today, which follows a reading of Matthew 18:23-35 from the New Living Translation. The instrumental music of Amazing Grace is played on saxophone by Addison Aycock. 

Today is the 6th day of the Lenten Journey.  First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions prepared by our members to support you in your pilgrimage to the cross.  Alexis Jorgensen shares the devotion today, which follows a reading of Matthew 18:15-22 from The Voice translation. The instrumental music of Amazing Grace is played on saxophone by Addison Aycock. 

Today is the 5th day of the Lenten Journey.  First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions prepared by our members to support you in your pilgrimage to the cross.  Anne McDonald shares the devotion today, which follows a reading of Matthew 18:15-35 from the Common English Bible. The instrumental music of Amazing Grace is played on saxophone by Addison Aycock. 

Open to Explore Devotions begins a new season of daily devotions beginning Monday, February 27. First Baptist Church of Athens offers these, Monday through Friday during the season of Lent, on the Open to Explore Devotions podcast. Each daily episode includes instrumental music to settle your mind and your heart, a reading of the scripture, and a personal reflection from one of our members. I invi...

Open to Explore Devotions podcast gladly presents, A Festival of Lessons and Carols. This was first presented on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Athens, GA. Tom Granum, the Interim Director of Music Ministries for First Baptist Church, directed the service.     Festival of Lessons and Carols December 18, 2022   Gathering Music: Wait for the Lord (Psalm...

Christmas time is near. For Christians, we are in the season of preparation which is called Advent. First Baptist Church of Athens offers devotions prepared by our members, to compliment your spiritual preparation for Christmas. Their personal stories give witness to the light of Christ which brings hope, peace, joy, and love into our lives.  Today’s personal devotion is given by Paula Hooper. Lis...

Christmas time is near. For Christians, we are in the season of preparation which is called Advent. First Baptist Church of Athens offers devotions prepared by our members, to compliment your spiritual preparation for Christmas. Their personal stories give witness to the light of Christ which brings hope, peace, joy, and love into our lives.  Today’s personal devotion is given by Addison Aycock. L...

Christmas time is near. For Christians, we are in the season of preparation which is called Advent. First Baptist Church of Athens offers devotions prepared by our members, to compliment your spiritual preparation for Christmas. Their personal stories give witness to the light of Christ which brings hope, peace, joy, and love into our lives.  Today’s personal devotion is given by Roger Hanson. Lis...