Wrap Yourself in Joy Podcast

You can be filled with Joy and led by the Spirit!  Join the podcast today as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation with Anna and Simeon. These two seniors were guided by the Spirit, filled with joy, and recognized the Savior. The post The Presentation of Jesus with Anna & Simeon: Be Filled with Joy & Led by the Spirit appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Join us today to celebrate the birth of our Savior. You'll meet the Angels and Shepherds, who have much to teach us. In fact, you can participate in the Angel’s Gloria and the Shepherd’s praises every day, to discover more JOY and peace. This is the night to create a “manger” for Jesus in your heart by inviting Him to be your Savior and Lord now and forever. The post The Joy of Advent #6 ~ Jesus C...

Are you perplexed about changes happening in your life? Mary and Joseph often had to alter their plans. Today, St. Joseph reminds us to trust in God when our plans change unexpectedly. God can bring you the best results when you willingly exchange your plans for His plans! The post The Joy of Advent #5 ~ Joseph Takes Mary as His Wife & Joyfully Embraces God’s Plans appeared first on Ultimate...

The Scriptures invite us to a celebration at Zechariah’s home. It’s the circumcision and naming of his newborn son. Imagine yourself as one of the neighbors who has come to help choose the baby's name for old Zechariah and Elizabeth. Join the joy and pray the Benedictus with Zechariah over the birth of John and the coming Messiah. The post The Joy of Advent #4 ~ Joy at the Birth of John the Baptis...

Today, we travel with Mary down the 90-mile road from Nazareth to the Hill Country of Judea, near Jerusalem. We will drop in on Mary's visit to her old cousin, Elizabeth. Both women are with child, rejoicing over the births to come, and thrilled to see each other. You can't miss the JOY! The post The Joy of Advent #3 ~ Filled with JOY: The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth appeared first on Ultimate...

Join the podcast as we visit Mary, hear the Annunciation of a Savior to be born, and receive joyful encouragement that "nothing is impossible with God." The post The JOY of Advent #2 ~ The Annunciation of Mary: With God, Nothing is Impossible appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

In our Joy of Advent series, you will meet Zechariah, Elizabeth, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, the Angels, the Shepherds, Simeon, Anna, and the Magi.  It’s as if you will travel with them via Scripture and partake in the most meaningful events in their lives. Today in Podcast #1, Zechariah, in an almost humorous way, will teach us to be hopeful and never give up on prayer. The...

You can have a personal two-way conversation with your heavenly Father. He wants to speak to you. Start today to practice the original WRAP method for reading, reflecting on, and hearing God’s voice in Scripture with author Karen Dwyer. Karen and her husband, Larry, created the WRAP™ acronym and the book WRAP Yourself in Scripture; it's now in a NEW 4th edition. The post Wrap Yourself in Scripture...

If you want to hear from God every day, you need to pause and listen. WRAP can help you receive a message from Jesus Christ, meant just for you. You will discover that God's Word is truly alive. But you must pause and make room for Him. Join us today and learn tips to help you hear from God daily. The post Wrap Yourself in Scripture #4 ~ Tips for Hearing God Every Day appeared first on Ultimate Ch...

Can meditation really be a part of prayer? Yes, and it's an important aspect of prayer! Meditation on Scripture can bring you into a two-way conversation with God. Join us today to learn how to approach the Word of God with Holy, Heavenly Meditation and prayer, guided by WRAP and the four M's of Meditation. The post Wrap Yourself in Scripture #3 ~ Holy, Heavenly Meditation appeared first on Ultima...

Did you know the Bible offers a pharmacy to your soul with remedies for your worries and troubles? This is a good time to adjust your approach to prayer. Take the "Prayer Life Self-survey" and reflect on your prayer times. Jesus wants to commune with you in His Word. You can LISTEN. Our Lord always listens to your words, but He wants to speak healing and restoration to you. The WRAP acronym can he...

Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Transformed by God’s Grace Episode #7 If your life needs transformation, consider reading the Book of Ruth, where God powerfully transforms each character  and wants to do the same for you. God’s faithfulness can bring triumph out of tragedies, restoration from waywardness, and blessing out of loss. Join us […] The post Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Transformed By...

Do you need restoration or turnarounds in pain, sorrow, or emptiness, look to the Book of Ruth. Join the podcast today as the Book of Ruth reveals how God offers to rescue, deliver, and restore you. Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Final Blessings and Reversals Episode #6 Finding Joy in Tough Times is a […] The post Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Final Blessings and Reversals ~ Ruth #6 appeared fi...

Is waiting in peace for God to answer a prayer difficult? It can be challenging for every Christian.  Join the podcast today as the Book of Ruth shows us that God is at work even when we don’t see the answers yet, so we can His rest in peace. Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ […] The post Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Waiting in Peace ~ Ruth #5 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Ne...

Are you starting over? Is it a new job, a new home or hometown, a new relationship, or a new phase in life? We all face times of change and even upheaval, but it’s a perfect time to return to God and prayer, forgive the past, and look for God to go before you. Join […] The post Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Starting Over & Noticing God’s Footsteps ~ Ruth #4 appeared first on Ultimate Chr...

Do you find yourself losing hope? We all face times of discouragement and sadness but that’s when we need to turn to God. Join the podcast today as the Book of Ruth shows us new hope in tragedy, new directions for the future and how to pray blessing prayers. Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ […] The post Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ New Hope, New Direction & Blessing Prayers ~ Ruth #3 appear...

Are you weeping forward or backward? Sometimes, we must weep, but we must also go forward trusting God is leading us. Join the podcast today, where we focus on Naomi’s blessing and Ruth’s words, “I will go where you go, and your God will be my God,” as the two weep forward. Finding Joy in […] The post Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Weeping Forward, I Will Go Where You Go~ Ruth #2 appeare...

Welcome to Ruth-Finding Joy in Tough Times and Trusting in God’s Goodness. The Book of Ruth reveals God’s goodness, God's God’s providence, and Godly relationships. Most importantly, it shows how God uses faithful women in Salvation history, especially Ruth, a refugee and convert who ended up in the lineage of Jesus Christ. God’s Word is always alive and fresh (Hebrews 4:12) and will speak to our...

Are you looking for encouragement and JOY? Esther will help you celebrate what God has done, inspire you to trust Him more, and strengthen your faith. For Esther and Jewish families today, the Feast of Purim celebration reminds them how God delivered them from their enemies and continues to do so. The post Esther for This Time #10 – Celebrating God’s Goodness & the Feast of Purim appeared fir...

Creative Solutions for Esther & Her People Do you need some creative solutions for your life?  It may look like there is NO way out, but God working behind the scenes can always give a perfect solution. Today, we watch the reversals in Esther unfold through a second edict as many watching Esther and the […] The post Esther for This Time #9 – Creative Solutions and MORE Reversals appeared...

God loves reversals! Today in our podcast, we encounter three reversals in Esther Chapter 7. This is God’s providence bringing dramatic changes in circumstances in response to the prayers of His people. Be assured it can happen again and it can happen in your life too. The post Esther for This Time #8 – Reversals Begin appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

God-designed comedy can reverse calamity! Don’t you wish every tragedy turned into a good laugh instead? Sometimes, we think God doesn’t have a sense of humor. Today in our podcast on Esther, we cannot help but see the comedy from the hand of God that reverses a tragedy. The post Esther for This Time #7 – God-Designed Comedy appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Are you praying, waiting, and discerning? Have you ever prayed in a daunting situation? Were you looking for a quick solution? Sometimes a quick solution is not the best solution. In our podcast today, Esther shows us the value of prayer, but also why it's important to wait and discern God’s solution. The post Esther for This Time #6 – Pray, Wait and Discern appeared first on Ultimate Christ...

Today, Queen Esther comes to trust the power of God in prayer, gains needed courage and discovers her mission. Esther and Mordecai show us powerful examples of how to intercede for a nation in desperate times. The post Esther for This Time # 5 – Your Mission For Such a Time as This appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

Five years later, we begin to see why God put Esther in a position of influence. Today, we join Mordecai as he stands near the palace gate and overhears a plot to kill the king which he reports to Queen Esther. Also, Mordecai, with unwavering resolve, refuses to bow to Haman, “the enemy of the Jewish people.” So Haman cast Purim (similar to our dice) to determine the date to ask the king to kill a...