Christmas at the Movies-The Christmas Chronicles

 Like the family in the Christmas Chronicles, many of our lives have been touched by loss that feels all the harder at a special time like Christmas.  But amid the darkest night there is a light that shines in the darkness with hope, peace, love and joy . . . (Isaiah 9:2,6)

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Christmas at the Movies-The Grinch

 Like the Grinch,  the Innkeeper on that first Christmas Eve was tempted to close the door on Christmas, but through a small miracle he opened the door and in Grinch-like fashion his heart grew three sizes, and the glory of Christmas changed his life and all of humanity forevermore.  We all have some heart wounds from the past but learn to open the door to the true meaning of Christmas and open your heart to the miracle of the light that shines int he darkest night (Luke 2:1-20)

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Christmas at the Movies-The Polar Express

This endearing Christmas movie offers a new lens to discover the deep faith of Mary and her journey of faith from hearing the angel's news to traveling to the home of Elizabeth and offers new inspiration for our own lives (Luke 1:26-45)

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Christmas at the Movies-Home Alone

 Join us as we explore the greatest story ever told alongside some of the popular Christmas movies that families have grown to love.  Like the beloved Christmas movie, Home Alone, where chaos causes the family to forge the most important thing but then rediscover the magic of Christmas; we too discover the most important part of Christmas is that we are not Home Alone. (Luke 1:5-25)

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The Secret to Contentment

 Discover the secret to contentment that can change your life by Dr. TJ Jenney (Philippians 4:4-13)

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Discover the Lesson of the Widow's Might

 Jesus challenges us to discover some great lessons of life by pointing to the widow who gave two mites but was an incredible blessing (Mark 12:41-44)

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All Saints Sunday-Look to the Cloud

 The writer of Hebrews encourages us to find inspiration when facing challenge and adversity by looking to the great cloud of witnesses who have gone on before and are cheering us on in our race of life (Hebrews 12:1-3)

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Planting Seeds of Faith-The Sower and the Soils

 Jesus' parable of the Sower and the Soils can help us discover great truths about how receptive we are to God's Word as well as how to grow in faith (Matthew 13). 

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See LikeJesus Sees

 Jesus' encounter with the woman with an issue of blood who finds healing when she pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus' garment has rich insights for our own lives if we simply pause from the press of life and issues of the day and reach out to touch Jesus (Mark 5:24-34).   

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"Peace, Be Still!" Jesus Calms the Storm

 We all will face some storms in life whether literally or figuratively, so there are some great truths on how to navigate the storms of life in the story of the disciples caught in the storm and Jesus speaking the words, "Peace, Be Still!" Mark 4:35-41

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One in Christ

 The Apostle Paul challenges us to discover the power and joy of unity by seeing not what divides us but what unites us in Christ (Philippians 2:1-16).

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Principles of Mustard Seed Faith

 Discover truths about personal and spiritual growth through Jesus' parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32).

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Hidden Treasure-The Pearl of Great Prince

 Discover one of the greatest hidden treasures of all time in Jesus' simple but profound stories of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:44-46)

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David, Rock Star-Blessing the Next Generation

 Discover great truths about leaving a legacy for the next generation by looking at David's final prayer which demonstrates his heart toward God as well as a desire to bless the people and his son, Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:10-20).

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David, Rock Star-Generous Heart

Discover God's blessing for your life by looking at one of David's strengths which was having a generous heart toward others and toward God (2 Samuel 9:1-7, 1 Chronicles 29:14).podcast

David, Rock Star-Struggling Parent

 If you've struggled as a parent, you're not alone.  Learn how oyu can be a better parent from David's struggled as a parent in the heart wrenching story of David and his son, Absalom (2 Samuel 18:33)

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David, Rock Star-Facing Failure

 David's meteoric rise to fame and power is followed by his heartbreaking fall and failure when he takes advantage of Bathsheba.  Yet his repentance and experience of God's grace become an example for each of us when we too face failure (2 Samuel 11, Psalm 51).

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David, Rock Star-King, Just and Right

 Scripture tells us that David at his best was a king who did what was just and right for all people in his kingdom which shines a light on these important truths for us today as we seek to do what is right and just fr all people (2 Samuel 8:15)

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David, Rock Star-Dance Like David

 We can discover some great truths abut passion and resilience in our lives when we look at this incredible moment of celebration when David danced before the Lord, which captured the heart of the people and perhaps even the heart of the Lord (2 Samuel 6:12-16)

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David, Rock Star-Warrior Spirit

 We can discover some great truths about facing challenges by looking at David's warrior spirit that helps him overcome challenge and adversity as well as be victorious in battle (2 Samuel 22, Psalm 91, Psalm 64).

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David, Rock Star-Singer, Psalm Writer

 The 23rd psalm shows us the heart of David at his best not only as a singer-psalm writer but also as a person of faith and offers us insight on how we too may discover that God is indeed our Good Shepherd (Psalm 23).

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David, Rock Star-Friends for Life

 David and Jonathan are drawn together in a friendship that was deep and enduring and became a friendship for life that can help us discover four great qualities of friendship (1Samuel 18:1-16)

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David, Rock Star-Faith to Face Giants

 Discover how we can face challenges that seem like giants by looking at David, who even though a young teenager had the faith to face the giant, Goliath (1 Samuel 17:2-24) 

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David, Rock Star-See Like God Sees

 God choses David not because of appearances but because of his heart, which offers us both a comfort and a challenge (1 Samuel 16:6-13).

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Sleep Trustfully-The Parable of the Seed Growing on Its Own

 This little known parable helps us discover the secret of learning to sleep peacefully and trust God (Mark 4:26-29).

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The Sermon on the Mount-The Road Less Traveled

 Jesus challenges us to pursue a more fulfilling and satisfying life that is truly blessed and is a blessing to others by taking the road less traveled (Matthew 7:12-29). 

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The Sermon on the Mount-Father's Children

 Jesus challenges us to pursue great dreams by discovering the truth of asking, seeking and knocking as it relates to receiving, finding and opening doors to the future, rather than lives that are judgmental and self-defeating (Matthew 7:1-11). 

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Mothers-The Greatest Gift

 Mothers are one of God's greatest gifts to us and mothers give us s many gifts, but one gift may be the greatest; and one that invites us to give a gift in return.

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The Sermon on the Mount-First Things First

 Jesus challenges us to discover a higher level of living by putting first things first and the secret of how trust can transform our lives (Matthew 6:19-34). 

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The Sermon on the Mount-The Lord's Prayer

 The simple prayer given to us by Jesus known as the Lord's Prayer or simply as the Our Father is simple yet profound and practical for discovering how to go to God in prayer as well as pointing to the priorities of daily living (Matthew 6:5-18).

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The Sermon on the Mount-Second Mile Living

 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges us to discover a new Second Mile Living which can radically transform our faith and life. (Matthew 5:17-6:4)

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He Still Hears the Cry of Our Heart

 Like Thomas, we often struggle with doubt but the cross and resurrection offers answers to some of our deepest longings (Matthew 28:16-20).

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He Still Moves Stones by Dr. TJ Jenney

 Like the first Easter resurrection morning, God still moves stones including the stones of grief, fear, and doubt that we face today. (Matthew 28) 

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Easter Sunrise Service-Seeing Beyond the Stone

 Like Mary Magdalene and the other Mary whoo walked to the tomb that first Easter while it was still dark, we can discover by faith to see beyond the stone. (Matthew 28:1-10)

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Palm Sunday-Tender Tears and Furious Love

 Jesus' Triumphal Entry where the first parade of palms took place has two startling moments that reveal Jesus' tender tears and his furious love that offer us both a comfort and a challenge. 

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Stations of the Cross-Jesus Helped by Simon of Cyrene

 If we look at this deeply moving moment when Simon of Cyrene is compelled to help carry the cross of Christ, we can discover a great truth that in times when we go through trials that are unwanted, undeserved and even unjust, Christ is present with us in a special way as we take up our cross and follow him.

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The Be-Attitudes- Blessed are the Peacemakers and Blessed are the Persecuted

 Jesus challenges us to discover the blessing that can be found in being peacemakers and even a special blessing when we meet resistance and even persecution for the right reasons (Matthew 5). 

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Stations of the Cross-Jesus' Scourging and Crown of Thorns

 Discover the Stations of the Cross as a way to journey to the cross and grow deeper in faith.  If we look closely at this moment of Jesus' scourging and the crown of thorns we can see two of Jesus' divine roles: that of the Suffering Servant and King of Kings.  But even more important is his deep love for us in his willingness to go to the cross.  

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The Be-Attitudes: Blessed are the Meek and Blessed are the Pure in Heart

 Jesus challenges us to discover that blessing can be found in being merciful and a special blessing for the pure in heart (Matthew 5:1-16). 

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Stations of the Cross-Jesus Before Pilate

 If we look closely in this moment, we can see ourselves in both Pilate who wants to debate what is truth and then wash his hands of responsibility, as well as Barabbas who is guilty and wants to walk away.  Jesus is innocent but pays the price for forgiveness for both. (John 18:28-40)

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The Be-Attitudes: Blessed are the Meek and Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Jesus challenges us to discover the blessing that can be found in finding a new strength in meekness and reassures us that when we truly hunger and thirst for righteousness we will be filled.   

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Stations of the Cross-Peter's Denial of Jesus

 Stations of the Cross-Peter's Denial of Jesus by Dr. TJ Jenney.  Discover the Stations of the Cross as a way to journey to the cross and deepen your faith. 

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Stations of the Cross-Jesus' Betrayal and Arrest by Dr TJ Jenney

 Stations of the Cross-Jesus' Betrayal and Arrest by Dr TJ Jenney.  Discover the stations of the cross as a way to journey to the cross and appreciate the love of Christ even more.

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The Be-Attitudes: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit and Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

 Jesus challenges us to discover that blessing can be found in moments when we are in need and even when we grieve as we grow in trust and lean on God's strength (Matthew 5:1-16)

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The Sermon on the Mount: The Be-Attitudes-Blessed

 In the most inspirational and practical message of all times, Jesus invites us up the mountain to a life of faith that is both challenging and fulfilling and truly a light to the world (Matthew 5:1-16).

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Stations of the Cross-Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane

 Join Jesus in his journey to the cross by reflecting on each of the Stations of the Cross as we begin as Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane

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Planting Seeds of Faith-Valentine From God by Dr. TJ Jenney

 Planting Seeds of Faith-Valentine From God by Dr. TJ Jenney (John 15:5-17)

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Planting Seeds of Faith-He Still Calls Us by Name by Dr. TJ Jenney

 Jesus called the first disciples by name to ever deeper levels of faith and Jesus still calls us by name to deeper levels of faith and life (Matthew 4:18-23).

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Planting Seeds of Faith-When Life Seems Unfair by Dr. TJ Jenney

 There are times for most of us when life seems unfair.  It's then that we can discover a new way of seeing that can make all the difference (Ephesians 1:18-23).

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Planting Seeds of Faith-Behold I Am Making All Things New by Dr. TJ Jenney

 Behold I Am Making All Things New by Dr. TJ Jenney.  As we enter a new year, discover how to partner with God to make all things new . . . (Revelation 21:5-7). 

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Planting Seeds of Faith-Believing the Best for a New Year

 Jesus' Parable of the Barren Fig Tree provides some great wisdom for believing the best for a new year (Luke 13:6-9). 

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Planting Seeds of Faith-Listening to God's Whisper by Dr. TJ Jenney

 Planting Seeds of Faith-Listening to God's Whisper by Dr. TJ Jenney.  With so many voices swirling around us, there is great benefit and blessing in learning to listen to the positive whisper of God amid the clamor of a noisy and chaotic world. 

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Angels Among Us-The Star Still Shines by Dr. TJ Jenney

 Angels Among Us-The Star Still Shines by Dr. TJ Jenney.  Matthew remind us that magi of old followed a star in darkness from a distant land and knelt down before the Christ Child to worship and then with lives transformed carried the Good News to distant lands.  We too may still find a star shining amid all the darkness we face to guide us to Christ and may share the light of his love near and far not just on Christmas but throughout the year.  (Matthew 2:1-14) 

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