The Narrow Gate Podcast

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscie...

At the beginning of the year, I did a podcast entitled, Discerning The Will of God. It was a popular one. People want to know what God wants, and they want to do it. Yet, many stay stuck for years, never finding what it is that God wants. They just keep putting out fires, hoping that one day things will get better. They keep up the smile while dying on the inside. We have been transformed for a pu...

“For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in...

Forgiveness is a process, so go easy on yourself. Take time to reflect on all your relationships and ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas that have not yet been healed. Below are articles I have written on the topic of forgiveness… Why We Need to Forgive Others: How to Let Go and Find Peace Again—Forgiveness is for you, not them Forgiveness Will Set You Free from Anger, Bitterness, Malice, Hostil...

Below is a poem I wrote when I was living in Portugal… Episode # 52 Image by Masaaki Komori on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it..” — Psalm 24:1 There is no shortage in the kingdom of God. Before we can have any need met in the physical realm, we first have to believe we have it already. This may sound odd, but it is how it works in the spiritual realm. To have an abundant life, we first have to understand how it works. Ultimately Fullness Is...

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, “Whoever would love life and see good daysmust keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from...

…. the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.” — Romans 8: 26 - 27 Episode # 49 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

1  Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3  But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or c...

17  So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18  They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19  Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in ever...

Hear this, all you peoples;    listen, all who live in this world, 2  both low and high,    rich and poor alike: 3  My mouth will speak words of wisdom;    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. 4  I will turn my ear to a proverb;    with the harp I will expound my riddle: 5  Why should I fear when evil days come,    when wicked deceivers surround me— 6  those who trust in their w...

Our Father - The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10  Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11  Give us this day our daily bread. 12  And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass  against us. 13  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.” Ame...

“ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:15 Image by Zeor Take on Unsplash “Above all else, guard your heart,    for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 Episode # 44 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.s...

Ephesians 2:1-10: “ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by na...

Ephesians 1 Episode # 42 Image by Ben White on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com

“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and be holy; without holiness, no-one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” — Hebrews 12:14-15 Confess your sin: “If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just and will forgive us of our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9 “...

His bitterness made me sweeter. God is amazing!   “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39  But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40  And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41  If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42  G...

Slow down, maybe the Spirit is trying to show you something. Image by Duane Mendes on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orla.substack.com

Hello and welcome to episode #40 of The Narrow Gate podcast! This podcast is a continuation of the last few podcasts I did on Narcissism. Narcissism was a topic I avoided for a long time as I know the church avoids it and Christians don’t know what to think about it.. So I studied it without writing about it.. until now. I prayed about it and felt led to share my experience and knowledge on the su...

“ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10 Welcome to episode # 39 of The Narrow Gate Podcast! Jesus is The Good Shepherd. He cares for us (His sheep). “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” — John 10...

Happy Easter, brothers and sisters! Isn’t the resurrection the most hope-filled story ever? Without Christ, my life would have no meaning or purpose. Welcome to episode # 38 of The Narrow Gate Podcast! These are dark days my friends. Without Jesus, we have nothing and we are nothing. I didn’t get to this understanding overnight. Sadly, I had to suffer a lot before I knew that there was no one I co...

It is time Christians started to pay attention and weed out the narcissists in their lives. I don’t feel I need to go into a deep study of narcissism as it is so widely spoken about today. But, briefly, I want to point out that there is only one form of narcissism that has been recognized as a mental disorder by the DSM5, and that is Narcissistic Personality Disorder . All the other forms of narci...

I got most of the Biblical wisdom in this article on flattery and love bombing from Christianity Now’s newsletter and podcast on Substack. You can listen to their podcast at the end of this newsletter. Christianity Now is a media brand focusing on timely content from the timelessness of God's Word. Many years ago when I was in my 20s, I was in a place of transition. One chapter of my life had ende...

Hi everyone, I hope you are well. How do you feel about dying to self? It’s not an easy topic, but I like it. It feels like a challenge and I love a challenge. Below are the scriptures mentioned in the podcast. “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” Matthew 16:25 Other Scriptures: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat f...

Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. The word pono means righteousness - in perfect order. The word has strong cultural and spiritual connotations of a state of harmony or balance. Hooponopono translates as “Correction”— to put right/to make right or good. This is a powerful healing process. Below is the prayer: I love you Please forgive me I’m sorry...