Rick Manis Ministries Podcast

We spend so much time wrestling with the truth that they are God's beloved children and already have His approval. Stop striving. Stop searching. God has already declared that we are His, and He is well pleased with us. Our identity is securely found in Jesus. Support the show

When we love others in a way that draws on God's life within us, it transforms our relationships. Let the Spirit, the heart of Christ within you, work through you to bring life to others. Support the show

Healing in community can feel counterintuitive, especially when the wounds we have come from others. Yet, it’s part of God’s design. While God is the ultimate healer who restores us to who He created us to be, inviting others into the process can be life-giving and healing in its own way.  Support the show

People often think of salvation or "sozo" as simply an escape from Hell. However, Jesus' work is much greater—He restores us to wholeness and unity with God, as we were originally created to be. Salvation is about more than rescue; it's about restoring our oneness with the Father. Through Jesus, we are never alone. He bridged the separation, and now, we are in Him, and He is in...

When we choose to see from God's perspective, we discover beauty in even the darkest places and become more aware of His goodness and love in our lives. Support the show

When we choose to see from God's perspective, we discover beauty in even the darkest places and become more aware of His goodness and love in our lives. Support the show

God's presence is a life-changing reality. Not only does He walk with us in every season, but His Spirit lives within us - guiding, comforting, and providing all we need.  Support the show

How do you live the Christian life? Is is more about you getting it right or God and his goodness? Rest in God, receive from Him, and allow His life to work mightily through you! Support the show

The enemy works overtime to convince us that God is a distant, angry judge waiting to punish your every wrong move. REJECT THAT LIE! God is a loving Father who gave everything to be in close relationship with you. He lavishes us with grace and empowers us to share it with others! Support the show

When we realize we are free from condemnation, everything changes! The message of the cross, "I don't condemn you," transforms our lives and perspective of God while also affirming our value and worth to Him. Liberated from the weight of condemnation, we're able to focus on learning and embracing who God really is without being worried about our performance. This freedom draws...

Happy Holy Week! Jesus came to establish peace between humanity and God, allowing us to reconcile with the Father and attain perfect union with Him. The conflict between God and man is over. His laws reside within us, governing every aspect of our lives, and reigning in love. Jesus is our Prince of Peace! Support the show

The feeling of rejection was a common thread in my life. What if I was just a little bit better? This led to a journey of trying to be liked, measure up, and please others. It was exhausting. It wasn't until I understood the fullness of God's love AND like for me that my perspective changed and I experienced true freedom. Support the show

God's heart is for reconciliation. "For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell,  and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross." - Colossians 1:19-20 Support the show

“Law Law Land” describes a system where sin is at the center: trying to manage it, trying to avoid it, trying to be sure everything is fairly judged, trying to please or punish others, depending on their behavior. Here we are focused on keeping laws so that God can hopefully bless us. His approval is based on our abilities to do what is right.  In Jesus we escape into Graceland, a place where Grac...

In Law Law Land, we operate under a contractual relationship with God.  We get caught up in obedience, trying to avoid God’s displeasure by trying to manage sin. Our world becomes consumed with a God who is not very warm or inviting. In Jesus we escape into Graceland, a place where Grace flows freely and people are moved by love: the love the Father has for them as well as the love they genuinely...

Jesus truly is your "ALL IN ONE" gift, and there is so much receive and celebrate in Him. Support the show

We are carriers of HIS light! As we get to know who Jesus is, we realize who we are, and our light begins to brightly shine into a dark, broken world. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16 Support the show

Growing in grace begins with knowing you are fully and unconditionally loved by your Heavenly Father. Support the show

Jesus was the perfect, divine expression of the Father in both word and deed. Support the show

When we aren't aware of our eternal identity, we take on small identities. They may not necessarily be wrong, but they are small, temporary, and and unfulfilling. Our big identity is that of a child of God. The separation mindset allows us to exist oblivious to the truth, and we end up forgetting who we are! BUT God.... He kindly reminds us that we are sons and daughters and that we belong to...

What is Jesus talking about when He talks about life more abundantly? It's eternal life in HIM that is better and more beautiful than we could ever imagine. It's rest instead of striving. It's fullness. We lack nothing! "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." -Jo...

Because of Jesus and His sacrifice, we have the power of resurrection life living in us. We are not just trying to survive life on this side of heaven. Life is stronger than death, and we have access to HIS life NOW! Support the show

When we see God as He is, our fear to approach a HOLY God goes away. His love and goodness towards us is far greater than we could imagine, and His heart is for us to be connected and in union with Him. We are are holy as He is holy, and there is a beautiful relationship available to us through Jesus. Support the show

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We love grace and our lives have been transformed by it, but we all want to do better, right? As followers of Jesus, we all still make mistakes. Religion tells us to STOP SINNING and gives is systems to combat the sin in our lives. The Gospel, however, shows us that sin is not our issue. It is ALL ABOUT JESUS and His fruit of the Spirit in us! Allow Jesus to love you in your imperfection, and rest...