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On today’s episode we’re getting merry and bright as we unpack the hidden message of the merriest holiday around. Considerable Quote: “Immanuel, God with us in our nature, in our sorrow, in our lifework, in our punishment, in our grave, and now with us, or rather we with Him, in resurrection, ascension, triumph, and Second Advent splendor.” -Spurgeon Featured Content: “God with us” -Mercy Me Trivia Challenge: Who was the word Immanuel first spoken to? A) Joseph B) Abraham C) Ahab D) Mary

In this episode, we're going to continue our discussion on gratitude and our attitude towards Christ. Featured Content: “The King Is Alive” - Jordan Feliz Considerable Quote: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Trivia: What percentage of Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers vs the food that they actually eat on Thanksgiving? A. 50% B. 60% C. 70% D. 80%

Today we are taking a look at audaciously asking God for the impossible. We may ask Him for the hardest thing we could think of, and yet He desires to go far above that. Considerable Quote: “The wonderful thing about praying is that you leave a world of not being able to do something, and enter God’s realm where everything is possible. He specializes in the impossible. Nothing is too great for His almighty power. Nothing is too small for His love.” -Corrie Ten Boom Featured Content: Firm Foundation - Cody Carnes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ndiD0_qNk Trivia: How many different varieties of bananas are there? A) 50 B) 250 C) 500 D) Over 1000 Birthdays: Journee Endicott Ezekiel Hatfield Camron Smithberger Seth Baldwin Karen Baldwin Kendra Hall Tom Hines Roma Oakley Barbara Rose

On today’s episode were asking big questions about big asks. Stay tuned. Considerable quote: “Now if selfreliance can make a man, how much more can God-reliance! This latter choice is more justifiable, more humble, more sure, and more praiseworthy. Our own powers can only reach so far and no further. But the divine power is unlimited and unchangeable; therefore, he who makes it his trust has a force at his back incomparably beyond all others.” – Charles Spurgeon Featured content: Sanctus Real - Pray https://youtu.be/a_J4I4gsvYA?feature=shared Trivia: How many times is the word ‘ask’ found in the New Testament? A) 133 B) 127 C) 149 D) 564 Birthdays: Cortnee Entler Uriah Wolfe Tina Hensley Piper Conn Hailey Blackburn Ross Parme

On this episode, we're going to continue our discussion on the distractions in our lives that pull us away from Christ. Considerable Quote: "Be so busy in God's word that you don't have time to pay attention to anything or anyone that distracts you from your growth in Him." Featured Content: "God will work it out" - Naomi Raine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URuIldVKk9U Trivia: What is the main thing that distracts people? A. Television B. Eating C. Texting D. Children Birthdays: Melissa Ballin Eden Hill Landen Smith Cortnee Entler

Considerable Quote: "If you look to others you will be distracted; if you look to yourselves you will be discouraged; but if you look to Christ you'll be delighted." - Warren W. Wiersbe Featured Content: Breathe - Jonny Diaz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnjeMwxFuBA Trivia: What living thing has the shortest attention span? A) Fruit Fly B) Goldfish C) Squirrel D) Humming Bird Birthday Announcements: Zachary Pettit Nevaeh Woods Michael Shrock Steve Howard Sean Laird Isaiah Hatfield

On today’s episode we are going to be talking about detecting the distractions in our ministries and how we can make sure we are staying on task. Considerable Quote: Not every fight the enemy picks with us is worth our time or attention. Featured Content: Even then - Micah Tyler https://youtu.be/bR9UsXgIAjg?si=u_wm978x9Z84sFth Trivia: What animals are recognized as service animals according to the ADA? A) Dogs and Cats B) Dogs and Birds C) Only Dogs D) Dogs and Miniature Horses Birthday Announcements: Sam Bradford Shelly Wilson Elizabeth Adam Sam Wolfe

The Greek word for distraction means to ‘drag apart. If we fail to identify and remove distractions, we will spend our lives chasing worthless things. Eve was distracted by delight, Samson by relationships, David by pleasure, Demas by culture, Peter by the wind, Jonah by bitterness, Jeremiah by fear.’ Featured content: “Truth I’m Standing On” – Leanna Crawford https://youtu.be/mQq1zEBk41E?f eature=shared Considerable quote: “Distractions must be conquered, or they will conquer us.” - A.W. Tozer Featured content: Truth I’m standing on – Leanna Crawford https://youtu.be/mQq1zEBk41E?f eature=shared Considerable quote: “Distractions must be conquered, or they will conquer us.” - A.W. Tozer

In today’s episode we're going to be wrapping up this month’s series on discipleship. Featured Content: “Build Your Church” - Elevation Worship & Maverick City This Week's Trivia: What was the very first video streaming service on the internet? A. Netflix B. Hulu C. YouTube D. DirectTV Stream This Weeks Birthdays: Tiffany France Hope Barber Quinten Stoneburner Zeta Peck Braelyn Turner Aiden Hefner Emiya Craft Ashely Puttick Kendra Oakley

On today’s episode we will taking a look at what discipleship in the home truly looks like. Featured Content: Visionary Parenting by Dr. Rob Rienow Trivia: How many times is the word Disciple in the Bible? A.14 B.29 C.57 D.132 Birthdays: Missy Hammack August 21 Aleigha Krzeminski August 23 Xavier Branham August 23 Terry Allen August 23 Lily and Beau Pyles August 24 Tiffany Fance August 27

On today’s episode we will be diving into the expectation of being a disciple. Considerable Quote: True discipleship is so hard, because most people can’t cope with this level of self-denial. Featured Content: Selah - More And More of You https://youtu.be/1bpQqkCF__I Trivia: How old was the youngest high school graduate. A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) 12 Birthday Announcements: Gabbrielle Dunlap - August 17 Austin Mosier - August 17 Adaline Hammock - August 20

Today we’re diving into discipleship with our August series, where we’ll tackle the testy topics of just what it means to be a follower of Jesus, who gets to set the criteria, and grade the assignments?! Considerable Quote: “The Christian life is the life of The Lord Jesus Christ lived two thousand years ago, lived now by Him in you!” -Major Ian Thomas Featured Content: ‘The Commission’ – Cain https://youtu.be/XkJniP87XdQ Trivia Question: Who was the first disciple called by Jesus? A) Peter B) Bartholemew C) John D) Andrew Birthdays: Christian Spencer August 7 Emmett Bates August 7 Riley Krzeminski August 8 Scarlett Slayton-Tucker August 9 Asher Lanning August 11

In this episode, we're going to be wrapping up this month's series on Rest. Considerable Quote: A man who cannot find rest in the Lord, can truly find no rest at all Featured content: Terrain “God With Us” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJbtWOSYjBM How long does a sloth sleep per day? A. 13 HOURS B. 15 HOURS C. 17 HOURS D. 19 HOURS

On today’s episode we’re talking about the Christian conundrum of labor and laziness, and just what Jesus means by this easy yoke. “Rest is a call to turn from whatever we are presently deepening on toward Him. It’s an invitation to intimate fellowship. He promises us the rest of a real, personal, and divine friendship. Jesus is not asking for your help; He’s offering His.” – Marianne Howard Book Give Away: “REST” by Marianne Howard Featured Content: “Come To The Well” – Casting Crowns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKioQPEW4do Trivia Challenge: How much weight can a Belgian horse pull? A) 5,000 lbs B) 2,500 lbs C) 6,500 lbs D) 8,000 lbs Birthday Announcements: Ariana Vargas July 24 Matthew Pond July 25 Miguel Barbosa July 25 Hope Hensley July 25 Jalesa Capper July 29

In today's episode we are going to talk about how we can find true rest. Considerable Quote: “Do not strive in your own strength; cast yourself at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and wait upon Him in the sure confidence that He is with you, and works in you. Strive in prayer; let faith fill your heart-so will you be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.” -Andrew Murray Featured content: Not in a hurry by United Pursuit Book Give Away: Rest by Marianne Howard Trivia Challenge: What is the daily average screen time for Americans? A. 3 Hours B. 5 Hours C. 7 Hours D. 10 Hours Birthday Announcements: Charles Lambert July 17 Isaac Kiser July 17 Braelynn Scarborough July 18 Gunner Scarborough July 21

On today’s episode we are going to talk about getting our mindset ready for rest. Considerable Quote: “Rest is a Weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants us to be stressed and occupied”- Elizabeth Elliott Featured Content: Hope Darst- Never Walk Alone https://youtu.be/UlBKx8hlFp4 Trivia: Did you know that there are people out there that only dream in Black and white? Well my trivia question for today is, What percentage of people dream in black and white? A) 10% B) 12% C) 8% D) 6% Birthday Announcements: Kristi Hampton July 10, Jocelyn Todd July 10, Mike Spencer July 11, Jacob Moore July 12, Dodie Kiser July 13, Renee Sorrell July 14

On today’s episode we’re kicking off our brand new summer series ‘Rest Reset’ as we take a look at how to leave the rat race, and live at a proper pace. Book Give Away: “REST” by Marianne Howard Buy the Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Spiritual-Fatigue-Marianne-Howard/dp/1614841438 Featured Content: “Just Breathe” – Jonny Diaz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnjeMwxFuBA Trivia Challenge: What does the word Sabbath mean? A) Seventh B) Rest C) Cease D) Peace Birthday Announcements: Tami Baldwin July 2 Daniel Williams July 3 Caleb BaldwinJuly 4 Levi Bertram July 6 Ben Parsons July 6 Kassidy Moore July 6 JJ Pyles July 7 Hinata Bennett July 8 Anderson Steinmetz July 9

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