Our God Who Rescues
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 140, a raw and honest prayer for rescue in the face of violence, evil, and hidden schemes. As David cries out for protection, the hosts explore how the psalm moves from urgent plea to confident trust—reminding us who God is when circumstances feel overwhelming. The conversation highlights God as the strong rescuer, the One who sees hidden traps, opposes pride, and ultimately brings justice to the oppressed. Curtis and Sally discuss the tension between praying for deliverance from enemies and praying in a way that honors...
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My People Will Again Live Under My Shade
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally conclude the book of Hosea by walking through chapter 14, a powerful invitation to repentance, healing, and restoration. After the warnings and judgment of chapter 13, Hosea 14 offers hope—calling God’s people to return with confession, humility, and renewed trust in the Lord alone. Together, they explore God’s clear instructions for repentance: acknowledging sin, renouncing misplaced trust in idols, power, and self-reliance, and returning to the One who truly saves. Curtis and Sally reflect on God’s promise to heal faithlessness,...
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Search My Heart
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 139, a deeply personal prayer that invites God to search, know, and lead the human heart. Together, they walk through David’s words that proclaim God’s complete knowledge of us, His constant presence, and His intimate role as Creator—knitting us together even in the hidden darkness of the womb. The conversation explores the tension within the psalm: the impossibility of hiding from God, paired with the profound comfort of knowing we are never lost or abandoned by Him. Curtis frames Psalm 139 as a prayer of...
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Dust in the Wind
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis explore Hosea 13, a powerful chapter that highlights the culmination of Israel’s long pattern of unfaithfulness. Building on chapter 12’s warnings, Hosea 13 opens with a sobering reminder that Ephraim—once a tribe whose words carried weight and inspired fear—has now fallen into idolatry and self-reliance, sealing its own destruction. Through vivid imagery of mist, chaff, and smoke, God reveals how fleeting the nation’s strength has become apart from Him. Sally and Curtis reflect on the themes of misplaced trust, forgotten dependence,...
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A Psalm of David
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on David’s heartfelt praise in Psalm 138, a song filled with gratitude, trust, and confidence in God’s unfailing love. Together they explore how David’s worship—offered “with all his heart”—reminds us that God’s promises are backed by the full honor of His name, giving us assurance even when circumstances remain unchanged. The conversation highlights the comfort of God’s immediate encouragement when we pray, the strength He provides in troubling times, and the promise that He faithfully works out His plans for our...
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Hanging Up Our Harps
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 137, a passage that captures the experience of the Israelites living in exile. The psalm describes their sorrow, their memories of Jerusalem, and the difficulty of singing joyful songs in a place that feels far from home. The conversation explores how the psalmist’s longing for Jerusalem reveals a renewed appreciation for what was lost, as well as the honest emotions that come with hardship—grief, frustration, and the desire for justice. Curtis and Sally discuss the historical context of the Psalm, the role of perspective...
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The Lord's Judgment and Love for Israel
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally explore Hosea chapters 10 and 11—two striking passages that reveal both the severity of God’s judgment and the depth of His enduring love. Hosea paints Israel as a once-fruitful vine whose prosperity led them away from the Lord and deeper into idolatry. Their misplaced trust in altars, idols, and military strength exposes a hardened spiritual landscape in need of breaking up and renewal. Yet woven through the warnings is a tender reminder of God’s fatherly compassion. As Hosea recounts, God taught Israel to walk, lifted the yoke from...
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His Faithful Love Endures Forever
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Hello everyone, Curtis here, thanks for listening! We had been trying to publish episodes twice a week but now that I am back in school full time we have had to scale back to once a week. We will continue to alternate episodes with psalms until we finish the book and continue with the Old Testament timeline. This episode is on Psalm 136, and we will explore the call to remember God’s faithfulness and the promise of God!
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Hosea Announces Israel’s Punishment
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally read Hosea chapter 9 and reflect on the painful consequences of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God. As Hosea announces the nation’s coming punishment, the chapter reveals both the grief and justice of God—how His love has been betrayed by those who turned to idols and false gods. Israel’s worship has become distorted, their festivals corrupted, and their trust misplaced in fertility gods that cannot bless or sustain them. Curtis and Sally discuss how God’s judgment in this passage is not arbitrary but the natural result of Israel’s...
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The Whirlwind
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis read Hosea chapter 8, where the prophet declares that Israel has “planted the wind and will harvest the whirlwind.” Through Hosea’s message, God warns His people that their idolatry, self-appointed kings, and misplaced alliances will lead to destruction. Israel has built altars meant to remove sin, yet those very altars have become places of sin. They’ve forgotten their Maker and trusted in their own strength, seeking security in palaces, fortified cities, and foreign powers instead of the Lord....
info_outlineIn this episode of Arise+Abide, Curtis and Sally explore Amos Chapter 4, a powerful passage that highlights Israel’s failure to learn from God’s discipline. The hosts discuss how the prophet Amos delivers a strong rebuke to the wealthy elite of Samaria, calling out their complacency and misplaced confidence in their material security. Through a series of divine warnings—including famine, drought, and plagues—God repeatedly urged His people to return to Him, yet they refused. Curtis and Sally reflect on the significance of these warnings for believers today, emphasizing the importance of spiritual awareness, obedience, and recognizing God's guidance in everyday life. Drawing connections to Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 16, they encourage listeners to discern the signs of God's work in their lives and respond with faith and humility.