28Nov

Preparing Our Hearts

November 28, 2023By The Advent Journey

November 28: Read 1 Peter 1:13 As we dive into our Advent journey, there is one very important thing we need to do first: prepare our hearts. For many, the time of Advent is about preparing our homes for the season. Many of us will get a tree for our home—whether it’s one we cut down, buy at the store, or even an artificial tree stored in the attic. We will put the tree up, hang lights, place ornaments, and, finally, put the topper on the tree. Besides the tree, you may put out nativity scenes, get your yard Santa out, put lights up around your house, and…

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27Nov

God Is the Story

November 27, 2023By The Advent Journey

November 27: Read Luke 1:26-30 NLT The Christmas story is full of wonderful and interesting characters, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, the Wise Men, Herod, the shepherds, the angels, and even the Star of Bethlehem. To Christians around the world these characters are so well known that they may know the story of each character by heart.  Yet, who is the main character of this story and thus of this journey? For myself, Joseph has always interested me. His faith, goodness, and obedience are an inspiration. Who most interests you each year when you once again read these familiar stories? But is Joseph or some…

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27Nov

The Journey Begins

November 27, 2023By The Advent Journey

We all remember trips we took at Christmas time, such as traveling to our grandparents’ houses, to aunts and uncles,  close friends, or back to our parents to spend the holidays with them. I’m sure if we think about it there are many cherished memories made.  The Christmas story is full of journeys. Mary and Joseph journeyed to Bethlehem, then later to Egypt, still later to Israel, and finally settled long-term in Nazareth. Wise men (kings or Magi) traveled from the east to see this newborn king and offer gifts to him. Also, shepherds traveled, although only a short distance, to see the baby the angels announced to…

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18Jul

Does daily prayer make a difference?

July 18, 2022By Going Deeper Podcast

Some times it’s hard to know if our prayer life makes a difference. In this episode, I sat down with Ashley and Jason King, and we discussed how their commitment to consistent, daily prayer has impacted their family, and how important a role it plays in their daily lives.  Cool Manly Journal – https://a.co/d/140Azsv Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

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11Jul

What is Prayer, and how do I do it?

July 11, 2022By Going Deeper Podcast

There are many ideas about what prayer is, and how best to go about it. What does the Bible tell us about prayer? Is there a right way and wrong way to pray? What should we be praying for? What do I do if I don’t know what to say? We’ve got some practical ideas to help you with these questions.

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04Jul

When God doesn’t answer your prayers the right way

July 4, 2022By Going Deeper Podcast1 Comment

Prayer is an important part of the spiritual life, but as Christians, prayer takes on an even deeper meaning in our lives. We are invited into a relationship with the God of the universe through the practice of prayer. It can take many different forms, but the heart of prayer is a life that is submitting, listening, and talking to God, regardless of your present circumstances.  On this episode I talk with two amazing women who have had their prayer lives evolve over the course of their lives into a central aspect of the faith in Jesus, even when it seems that God isn’t listening to their prayers. 

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18May

Who is Jesus to You?

May 18, 2022By Going Deeper Podcast

Who is Jesus to You? Over the years, many different people have made many claims about who Jesus is. Let’s look through the scriptures and find out for ourselves who Jesus is to us. Join us in the Holy Land – https://bit.ly/3uCRjjJ Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

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