S10E27 - Suffering And Honor
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
Suffering and honor are deeply connected in the life of faith. This episode looks at how choosing honor before God can shape the way we endure hardship, follow Jesus, and keep eternal perspective. Suffering is not always evidence of failure or deficiency Jesus suffered because He was honorable and obedient to the Father Humility comes before honor — Proverbs 15.33 Honoring God is central to spiritual identity Faith tested by suffering can result in praise, glory, and honor — 1 Peter 1.7 Present affliction is temporary, but eternal glory carries weight — 2 Corinthians 4.16-18 To...
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S10E26 - Humility And The Kingdom
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
Humility is more than a virtue—it’s a key to the Kingdom. In this episode, we explore how Jesus reveals humility as a pathway to freedom, honor, and true life. “Poor in spirit” → spiritual dependence (Matthew 5) Repentance = turning from bondage → toward freedom (Matthew 3–4) Humility unlocks the “door” (John 10) Pride traps; humility frees through Christ David’s life models returning to humility (Psalm 51) Jesus gives “keys” to the Kingdom (Matthew 16) God opposes pride, gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5) Jesus ultimately holds all authority (Revelation 1.18) To...
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S10E25 - What Is My Kingdom Mission?
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
What is your personal kingdom mission? This episode explores how Jesus’ mission becomes ours. Jesus’ purpose → making disciples (Matthew 28.16–20) Reconciliation as our shared mission (2 Corinthians 5.18–19) Living under Christ’s authority, not our own Discipleship: go, baptize, teach Unique calling: each life shaped for kingdom impact Ongoing presence: “I am with you always” Motivation: doing good + sharing (Hebrews 13.16) To read the full notes and learn more:
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S10E24 - How Do I Pray The Kingdom Way?
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
Praying the Kingdom is about aligning your heart with God’s will and priorities, following the pattern Jesus gave. • Jesus’ model of prayer — Gospel of Matthew 6 • “Your kingdom come, your will be done” as the central focus • Intentional prayer reveals God’s priorities • Faithful prayer honors God and testifies to others • Kindness in prayer shifts focus from people to spiritual causes • Boldness through Christ — Book of Hebrews 4 • Hope anchors prayer in future promises — Epistle to the Romans 8.24 • Prayer aligns us with God’s actions, not just answers •...
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S10E23 - What Is Organic Growth?
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
Organic growth isn’t manufactured—it’s formed through a living connection with God and others, modeled by Jesus. Here, we explore what it means to live an organic kingdom life: Honor as the foundation of true value and relationships Wisdom that flows from God, not the world (1 Corinthians 1.25) Forgiveness as essential to freedom and restoration (Matthew 6.14–15) Dedication to purpose, truth, and alignment with God Justice and kindness as core motivations (Micah 6.8) Living from the inside out through connection with Christ To read the full notes and learn more:...
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S10E22 - What Makes A Kingdom Marriage?
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
What does a kingdom marriage really look like? In this episode, we explore God’s design for marriage—placing Him at the center and building a relationship marked by honor, humility, and unity. In this episode: What defines a kingdom marriage The 3-way dynamic: God, husband, and wife Why honor and humility are foundational How unity shifts from conflict → “us vs. the world” Scripture anchors: Mark 12.25, James 4, Hebrews 13, 1 Peter 3 The role of marriage in God’s bigger purpose A clear, Scripture-rooted look at how marriage reflects God’s design for family and His Kingdom....
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S10E21 - What Makes A Kingdom Home?
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
This episode explores God’s original design for family, rooted in Psalm 127 and Psalm 128, and how redemption restores what was lost. In this episode: The influence of your upbringing and family dynamics God’s purpose for home and family from the beginning Psalm 127: God as builder, protector, and provider Psalm 128: blessing, fruitfulness, and generational impact The role of parents, marriage, and children in God’s design What it means to walk in reverence and alignment with God A reflective look at how God restores and builds homes that reflect His kingdom. 🔗 Read the full notes...
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S10E20 - What Is Kingdom Character?
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What does it mean to live with true kingdom character? This episode contrasts earthly wisdom with wisdom from above and explores how Christ’s character forms within us and flows outward. In this episode: Wisdom from above vs earthly, natural, demonic (James 3) Character as lived, not just believed The “one another” life: love, serve, bear, encourage Peace as the evidence of spiritual maturity Transformation from inside out Kingdom character is not self-improvement—it’s Christ formed within us. 🔗 Read the full notes & go deeper: 📬 Weekly teaching, reflection tools &...
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S10E19 - Am I Experiencing True Community?
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What does real community actually look like? In this episode, we explore Jesus’ prayer in John 17, where He reveals the foundation of true community—oneness with the Father that leads to meaningful connection with others. Isolation is common today, but Scripture shows that authentic community grows from truth, shared faith, and a deep relationship with God. In this episode: What Jesus’ prayer in John 17 reveals about community Why truth is essential: no truth, no community How oneness with the Father leads to unity with others Recognizing people in our lives as gifts from God ...
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S10E18 - How Does Spirit Happen for Me?
Fourthstream - Finding Hope
How Does Spirit Happen for Me? How does the Holy Spirit become real and active in your life? This episode explores what Scripture teaches about embracing Jesus, receiving the Spirit, and learning to live by His power. In this episode: One God, three persons — understanding the Trinity Why John 14.6 defines the starting point Receiving the Spirit as the pledge of our inheritance (Ephesians 1) The Spirit’s intercession in Romans 8.26 “Not by might… but by My Spirit” — Zechariah 4.6 A clear, Scripture-rooted foundation for spiritual growth and real transformation. 🔗 Read the...
info_outline"The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8)
There are reasons Jesus uses this descriptive analogy. If we are to find God we must do so through God's wind - His Holy Spirit. This God Story thread begins in Genesis 1:1,2 and completes in Revelation 22:17.
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters."
"The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost."
Between these two "bookends" the work of His Holy Spirit is seen in every word and every chapter of His God Story. Here are just a few things about the Spirit:
In Isaiah 11:2 we find that Jesus is the wisdom of God. "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord."
In Matthew 3:11 (after we are told how Mary conceived Jesus in Matthew 1:18) John the Baptist explains how we will be impacted: “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
When Jesus speaks with the Jewish leader Nicodemus He blows his mind:
"Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
Nicodemus said to Him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?" John 3:1-10
Amazing.
You may wish to acquaint yourself well with chapter 5 of the book of Revelation regarding "the wind." "I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?” And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the book or to look into it. Then I began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it; and one of the elders said to me, “Stop weeping; behold, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals.”
Consider:
√ The Spirit of God was there when Jesus was conceived.
√ The Spirit was upon Him when He was teaching in the temple at age twelve.
√ The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted.
√ Jesus gave the Spirit to His followers (and the world) at Pentecost (Acts 1)
When you and I have our eyes opened through Jesus it by the Spirit of grace:
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." John 14:15-18
Does this make sense to you? Is this how you are learning to live?
Singing the Song of the Wind with you,
Dave and Burnadette