The MPC Podcast

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”                                   &nbsp...

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”                                              &nb...

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[ a ] whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”                   &...

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.         Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT As a young person, showing kindness toward another person seemed very easy. Becoming a part of the world’s ver...

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.                                    &nb...

Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.                                      Mark 1:35      Whe...

Humble yourselves therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you.                                        &nb...

“In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning, I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly.”                                                 &n...

When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”  And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to&nbsp...

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.                                 &nb...

“looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”        TITUS 2:13   THOUGHT So many predictions of the end of the world have come and gone. These predictions are unsettling and often fill people with fear. Yet the Bible does refer to a time called "the day of the LORD" when He will return. It will happen b...

”For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother's were righteous. Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other....

For where jealousy and sinful ambition exist there will be disorder and every vile practice.                                                    &...

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me . Psalm 51:10a NKJV. Recently, a hot water heater tank leaked in my basement. It made such a mess. I had to call the insurance company and get things cleaned out. Finally, I was able to have my basement remodeled. It looked lovely. I enjoyed admiring the new fixtures, including the freshly painted walls and floorin...

“ You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice.        Exodus 23:1-2 NKJV   God insists on honesty, irrespective of who it may be. One...

God didn’t give us a spirit that makes us weak and fearful. He gave us a spirit that gives us power and love. It helps us control ourselves.                                            &...

Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11   In a world full of uncertainty, it's hard to know how to feel about the future. While we all hope for brighter days ahead, many times the present seems to speak of only impending darkness. When the world around us...

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” ~   Hebrews 11:6 KJV   Thought: Faith is a gift! The scripture tells us that everyone has been given a measure of faith and that faith grows as we hear the word of God. That’s why we have to make time every day to read and...

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 (CEB)   As I’ve meditated on our church’s Lenten theme: Doing Less, Becoming More, I said, “Lord, this seems simple enough, yet how do I do this? I have so many things to do, my plate is full.” Then my answers came: Pause…be still. Be intentional with your prayer and devotional time. Be humble. Be kind. Bless others and give love.  ...

”Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.“ Micah 7:18 NIV   There is no one whom compares to God. God will break the power of sin so it will not rule over us. He shows us mercy, although we repeatedly fall short from his grace. Even in his displeasure, he does not hold...

He Must Become Greater; I Must Become Less ~ John 3:30 Thought: Five Ways to Make Christ Greater: 1.    Have An Understanding of Who He Is 2.    Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven 3.    Love As We Are Loved 4.    Become Students of The Word 5.    Live A Life of Prayer     &nbs...

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”.                                              &n...

Scripture: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.                                                        &nb...

Hebrews 4:9-11 for anyone who enters GOD’S rest also rests from their works, just as GOD did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit...

“God had finished the work He had been doing. So on the seventh day, He rested from all His work.” (Genesis 2:1) “Come with me to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31b)            As Christians, we wake up in the morning thanking God for a new day and presenting our prayers and petitions to the Lord. At night we pray for a pe...