Resilient Faith

John 13:21-32 NRSV Jesus Foretells His Betrayal 21 After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. 23 One of his disciples—the one whom Jesus loved—was reclining next to him; 24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask Jesus of whom he was speaking. 25 S...

Gospel John 12:1-8 NRSV Mary Anoints Jesus 12 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them  with her hair. The house was filled with the frag...

Loving your Enemies Luke 6: 32-36   “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies,...

Luke 13:6-9 NRSV The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 So he said to the gardener, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?’ 8 He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one mo...

Psalm 27 NRSV 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;     whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold[ a ] of my life;     of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me     to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes—     they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me,     my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me,     yet I will be confident. 4 One thing I...

We are 1 week in the Lenten Season. What have you let go so that new growth can happen? Growth and faith help us during the season of Lent. Today we will ponder what tempts us ? Luke 4:1-13 KJV Satan Tempts Jesus 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing...

Unsubscribe: creating sacred space for God The season of Lent has always been about ruthlessly eliminating distractions from our lives so that we can focus more fully on God and the things that actually bring life.  As we begin to emerge out of this 2-year pandemic, what are the distractions we’ve picked up along the way that we need to “unsubscribe” from if we are going to bring God back into the...

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Let us rejoice in the final episode of our 2021 Lenton Series, Quenched . We will now enter into Easter tide, a 50 day period until Pentecost. Let us rejoice that Jesus died for our sins, and rose to allow us to forever be forgiven. You are loved. You are forgiven. Continue to quench your thirst for God. Gospel Mark 16:1-6 Please continue to listen to our Podca...

It is Holy Week, 2021... and what a year we have experience. Let's experience God today, through the living word. What do you hear? Listen... The word of God from the Apostle Paul Scripture: 1st  Corinthians 11:23-26 Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

God is constantly at work in our lives....we are either drawing close or pulling away. Where are you today? How are you feelng? Fulfilled or lacking? Are you parched? Dry? What is draining you? What moments are spiritually Quenching? Take a moment and read from the Gospel, so that we may draw close to God. Mark 8: 34-36 Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ B...

After a very difficult, drought-filled year of loss, sickness, fear and the unknown, we are quenched by God's love and promise.  Loving kindness is a practice that is so necessary today....kindness for you, kindness for other, and love for ALL mankind. No judgment, no fear, no hate, no division, just LOVE.  Know that you are loved. We love you. God loves you. You are loved.  Support the show...

How to have faith, resilience and be quenched during these tough times. It has been one year since this pandemic and we need God more than ever. Be quenched in His living waters, as we are nourished and abundant through His love. Psalm 42 ".....my soul longs for you, oh God." Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.you...

Oil is used as a sign of favor and healing. Let's allow God to anoint us with His love. Take our lamenting and afflictions and struggles to God. Allow HIM to quench your parched places.  Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

We are molded and shaped by God. So like the clay in the potter's wheel, so are you in the hands of God. Let us allow God to shape us, define our destiny, and to be a vessel to receive all that God has for us. Scripture Jeremiah 18: 1-6 Amen and Amen. Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyteri...

Season 2: LENT 2021 A period of 40 days that allows us to confess to God. Ash Wednesday allow us to confess our sins, and ask for grace and repentance.  This series of mediations will help you during a time of prayer, thankfulness, and confession.  Support the show Support us here: https://www.bpcusa.org/financial-ministry/ BPC Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrentwoodPresbyterianChurch

Enjoy this BONUS episode of our Resilient Faith Lectio Divina Meditation. This is a guided meditation to support your journey to living a fully present life, and a deeper understanding of the resilient power within you.  Opportunities to find deeper resilience within ourselves can come when life seems most challenging. This podcast is to help you develop that resilience and connection with God. Be...

This guided Lectio Divina practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body, and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel closer to God and have Joy,  Relax, and enjoy this meditation. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. God is our heart. Remember these verses, as you contemplate and have a R esilient Heart...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body, and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel closer to God and have Joy,  Relax, and enjoy this meditation. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. God is our heart. Remember these verses, as you meditate in Faith: Psalm...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body, and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel closer to God. Relax and enjoy this meditation. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. God is our heart. Remember these verses, as you meditate in Faith: You lead me beside s...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel closer to the Spirit of God. Relax and enjoy this meditation. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. As you explore the resilient power within you, enjoy this contemplative pr...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel closer to God. Relax and enjoy this meditation. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. As you explore the resilient power within you, enjoy this contemplative practice and cen...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel closer to God. Relax and enjoy. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. As you explore the resilient power within you, enjoy this contemplative practice and centering prayer. P...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel love. Relax and enjoy this practice of loving yourself at every age. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. As you explore the resilient power within you, remember this script...

This guided meditation and contemplative practice will help you connect and reset....mind, body and spirit. Today's practice will help you feel hope. Relax and enjoy this opportunity to have a "body scan" to find where you carry your stress. It is time to release that stress and have God hold you in His love...and embrace the hope that is on the horizon. As you explore the resilient...