Rinse and Repeat with Carol Eskaros

Today's episode of Rinse and Repeat begins rather emotionally for me, as I share my experience of having recently seen the Jesus Revolution movie. This episode is equally important to me because I want to take careful notice of the things that Jesus notices.  For example, He marvels at the great faith of the Roman centurion.  He equally marvels at the lack of faith in people from His hometown, so...

Mary. When Jesus says her name - Mary - it changes EVERYTHING. Why?  Why does Jesus calling Mary by name matter so very much? Isaiah 43:1 explains,  " But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine." Mary Magdalene belongs to Jesus, and t...

The lives of the two sisters from Bethany, Martha and Mary, are replete with lessons for us, lessons on managing misunderstandings, on bringing our disappointments to God, and so much more. On today's episode, we look at these two friends of Jesus' and as we do, we learn how He invites us to sit at His feet and worship, and learn from Him as Mary did.  As we do, we prevent so much of our most...

I recently had the privilege of meeting up with a young lady who asked me one of the most honest questions I have been asked in a long time.  She said. "Everyone talks about our identity in Christ.  But what does that EVEN mean?" I loved her honesty, and I really explored God's Word for answers!  My definition for our identity in Christ is this: “1) who God says we are in His Word and 2) what He h...

They drop their rocks, but they don’t drop to their knees… Turn with me to John Chapter 8, as I explore this scene and the story of the adulterous woman on what may be my most DEEPLY impassioned episode of Rinse and Repeat! (RAR2023EP05)

Sometimes, something happens, and you just think, “This is it.  This is the end.  I will never…” and then you fill in the blanks…  "I will never get married.  I will never finish my college degree.  I will never get a good job..." Things can happen that we deem the END, but that’s not how things work in God’s economy. Things that spell the end with us are often just the beginning with God. And so...

Today's woman of the Bible changed my life.  She is one of the first women I ever taught, and her journey challenged me in EVERY single way. She went where she would be hated - scorned - misunderstood... WHY?   BECAUSE JESUS WAS THERE!!!! Turn your Bible to Luke 7, and be as challenged as I am today!! (RAR2023EP03)

“Some souls are developed by watching and waiting and abiding God’s time.” These words, spoken about Charlotte Maria Tucker, today’s contemporary woman of the Bible, also apply perfectly to the prophetess Anna.  Anna watched.  She waited.  She abided.  And God rewarded her faithfulness.  She got to see the long-awaited Messiah! We may grow weary as we pray for the same things, seemingly over and o...

Have you ever waited for something for so long - prayed for so long - that you simply believed God wasn't hearing you?   Today we turn to our first NEW TESTAMENT woman of the Bible, as we explore the life of Elizabeth, the relative of Mary and mother of John the Baptist.  Elizabeth was unable to have children for so long, and what she did while she waited is incredibly instructive for each of us....

As I complete my message on Mary's response to the angel's proclamation, I pray that we approach the New Year and all that God has for us with the same hopeful submission that Mary had.   Even when His direction leads us into unknown places and to do things we didn't think we ever could, can our response still be, "Lord let it be to me, according to Your word."?   

It’s been said that perhaps the greatest humiliation Jesus faced wasn't the cross, but rather, the incarnation.  The Creator of all allowed Himself to be born of parents whom He Himself created.  He allowed Himself to experience hunger, thirst, exhaustion, every single human emotion in order to take on human form and save our souls… This Christmas I am meditating on the purpose of the incarnation,...

When faced with a fearful situation, Esther seeks and obeys the wise counsel of her cousin Mordecai.  As we observe her, we'd be wise to ask ourselves some important questions. Do we seek wise counsel? Is obedience our habit? And, as she is faithful to do her part to save the Jewish people, Queen Esther teaches us yet another critical lesson.  There is NO SMALL PART when it comes doing God's work,...

What do the prophet Elisha, signing a kitchen table with sharpies, and the Japanese art form kintsugi possibly teach us about living a life of notable faith?  Tune in to today’s episode of Rinse and Repeat to find out!!! Turn your Bibles to 2 Kings 4 for a story about a Shunammite woman we may not know well, but who teaches us so many extraordinary lessons on hospitality, contentment, and so much...

What do you do when faced with an impossible situation? Do you tend to take matters into your own hands (I find myself doing that way too often)? Do you run to friends, family? Or do you go to God first and foremost for His direction? Today we turn to the unforgettable story of the widow of the prophet in 2 Kings 4, who collected jars, which God miraculously filled with oil to meet her needs. The...

In this episode, I conclude our look at the saga of Jacob and Esau, with an exploration of how to seek the Lord and how to forgive! Esau forgave Jacob, and that forgiveness opened the door for restoration in their relationship. In much the same way, God commands all believers to forgive.  It is a choice we make, but it also isn’t optional for believers!!! Forgiveness opens the door to restoration,...

I couldn't resist sharing a HILARIOUS story from my early marriage, to illustrate the need for healing in all of our relationships. Join me for Part 1 of "Healing from Relationship Hurt" as we explore the story of Jacob and Esau for lessons on handling the inevitable hurts that come in all human relationships.  As C.S. Lewis said, " “Grief and pain are the price humans have to pay for the lov...

Ever wonder why we as believers are so often faced with seemingly IMPOSSIBLE circumstances?  Why it seems to be just one thing, after another, after another? Today’s study offers some insight.  When faced with impossible circumstances, followers of Jesus can begin to see Him as LORD over impossible circumstances.  Besides, if God only asked us to do the possible, how do we ever come to know Him as...

The name of today’s woman of the Bible has become synonymous with sin and manipulation.  Jezebel, the wife of Ahab, was an idol-worshipper, a murderer, and one who sent the great prophet Elijah running for his life. With a description like that, you may NOT want to listen to today’s podcast, but remember!  Jezebel offers us rich lessons on NOT being IMPOSSIBLE, not being controlling, and on the da...

The story of David and Bathsheba is well-known, but today on Rinse and Repeat we are going to explore aspects of Bathsheba’s life that may not be as widely understood.   For example, did you know that it would be through the lineage of Bathsheba - not Abigail - that the Messiah would come?   Did you also know that without Bathsheba’s later intervention, Solomon the Wise may hav...

Abigail is described as "a woman of good understanding and beautiful appearance" (1 Samuel 25:3).  The term for good understanding actually means prudent.  Abigail was prudent in what she did, and how she did it.  She had divine discernment and discretion not just in what she says, but in WHEN she says it.  Thus, Abigail's life offers us countless rich lessons for practical Chr...

The story of Michal, the daughter of Saul, begins as a love story.  She begins with a genuine love and affection for David.   But over time, that love turns to hate - a deep, abiding hatred - marked by disdain and sarcasm. What changed in Michal?  What caused her love for David to turn so very much? Join me for this sad - yet important tale of Michal - as we glean lessons on not all...

When we are hurt, disappointed, or frustrated, our first reaction might be to run from the difficult situation or person.  We may also be inclined to complain to loved ones about what's bothering us.   In today's lesson, we see an incredibly important alternative approach to dealing hurt.  Today, we see Hannah running to God with her pain, running to God, even though it meant she was misunderstood...

We may KNOW God's Word says in Ephesians 2:10 that, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." And yet, we still struggle with seeing ourselves as GOD sees us.  We don't always LIVE like we are who God says we are! In this lagniappe edition of Rinse and Repeat, I explore what it means that we are His workmanship...

Today we embark on a  truly sad story of how the wrong relationships can cause us to throw away the most important things in our lives - even our relationships with God! Even more, we see an example of WHY we must keep a GUARD over our hearts, as we talked about last week!  Had Samson guarded his heart, he never would have dishonored God in his relationship with Delilah, lost his strengt...

After giving our hearts to Christ, perhaps nothing is more important than learning to guard our hearts, for out of them flow the issues of life! Turn with me to Proverbs 4, as we explore what is involved in guarding our hearts!! (RAR2022EP37)