Resilient Holidays: Family, Faith, and Overcoming Challenges
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
In this episode of 'My Mornings with Jesus and Joe,' Lori and Joe discuss the challenges families face during the holiday season and offer strategies to maintain a Christ-centered focus. They talk about the importance of pre-planning to avoid common pitfalls like busyness, comparison, and materialism. They emphasize the need for forgiveness, avoiding debt, and combating loneliness and depression. With practical advice and relevant scriptures, they guide listeners on how to navigate the holidays with joy and peace, ensuring that Christ remains at the center of their celebrations. 00:00...
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Created to Reflect: The Significance of Imago Dei
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
In this episode of 'My Mornings with Jesus and Joe,' Lori and Joe discuss the significance of being made in the image of God, known as 'Imago Dei.' They begin with a prayer focusing on wisdom and understanding before delving into the uniqueness and inherent dignity of humans as God's creation. The hosts reflect on various Bible verses, including Genesis 1:27 and Psalm 139:14, to emphasize the special worth and purpose of humans. They also explore how recognizing our identity in God informs our worship and daily living. Throughout the discussion, the importance of understanding who we are and...
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Becoming Pillars of Truth in a World of Platforms
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
Becoming Pillars of Truth in A World of Platforms In this episode of 'My Mornings with Jesus and Joe,' Lori and Joe discuss the significant differences between platforms and pillars in the context of faith and community. They recount personal experiences, such as involvement in a successful fundraiser for their local pregnancy care center and spending time with grandchildren in the garden. The conversation pivots to a deep dive into the biblical concept of platforms—often seen as man-made and short-term—and pillars, which are long-lasting and rooted in serving God's truth. They...
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The Power of Discipleship
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
Enhancing Our Journey with Faith and Discipleship In this episode of 'My Mornings with Jesus and Joe', Lori and Joe discuss the upcoming changes to their podcast schedule, shifting to an every-other-Monday format to improve content quality. They share their recent experiences from the Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers Conference in Phoenix and Joe's baptism event in Oklahoma. Joe and Lori delve into the importance of Bible-based teaching and discipleship, contrasting expository, topical, and textual sermon styles. They emphasize the need for sincere, long-term commitment to...
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Finishing the Race: A Special Message About Charlie Kirk
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
In this special episode we talk about who Charlie Kirk was and why the world is a better place because of him.
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Our Protector and Keeper
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
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Comfort in Troubling Times
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
In this episode we break down Psalm 27 to find the comfort is offers in times of trouble. This psalm encourages us with three shields: Light, Salvation, Strength.
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Understanding the Desires of Your Heart
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
What are the desires of our heart? We miss out on God’s blessings when we get this wrong. But everything changes when we truly delight in the Lord. In the episode we talk about why we must examine our heart to know what we are truly delighting in. When we do that God can begin to mold our hearts and desires to align with His good and perfect will.
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God's Word About the World
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
One word, many facets. The word world is used to meaning slightly different things throughout Scripture. In this episode, we talk about of few uses of the word world in scriptures and how understanding the nuanced differences in each context helps us to grow our faith and understanding of who God is and how we are view the world, both physically and spiritually.
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Prophecy: Our Reason for Hope
My Mornings with Jesus and Joe
People often avoid Bible prophecy because they assume it means discussion of the End Times, but Bible prohecy is our cause for hope. Today we dicuss what biblical prophect is, how to recognize false prophets, and why there is unending hope to be found studying God's prophetic Word.
info_outlineGod wants us to seek him and Christ not only for our salvation but also for the storms of this life!
Hindsight and to remember means we are able to look back and consider past events.
Look at all the promises in God's word that He has made and kept.
God cannot lie, He always keeps His promises.
Look back over your own life for confirmation of His goodness and grace.
Pray for God to give you eyes to see back in your past
Look at your past blessings
Look at your trials and growth – Psalm 121:12
Remember that trials are as valuable as success
Remember that God is faithful even when we are not – 2 Timothy 2:13
Where did you turn in the storms in your life? Where did you seek refuge?
Every Sunday we get the opportunity to gather and remember with God's people!
There are many opportunities to see and recall God's faithfulness!
We must look and remember!
Lord give us eyes to see you and what you are doing in our lives, as well as ears to hear your word being spoken to our hearts of your unfailing love, grace, mercy, and faithfulness in our lives.
Lord's supper – Luke 22:19 and 1 Corinthians 11:24
Memorial – Joshua 4:6-7
God's promises – Joshua 21:45 and Hebrews 10:23