Grace Notes with Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Devotional Theme – "GPS: God's Protection and Security"

Scripture reference - Psalm 91:1-4 (KJV)

1. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - " Jesus on the Mainline " by Ry Cooder

I do not own the rights to this song.

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  2 Thessalonians 3:3-4 (KJV), Jeremiah 29:11

Devotional Theme – "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say"

Scripture reference - Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV) 28 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Open Devotional Song - "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say,” lyrics by Horatius Bonar and music by John Bacchus Dykes

Closing Song - "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” Edwin Hawkins

I do not own the rights to this song.

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Genesis 2:16 –17, I Kings 19:11-17, ESV, 1 Samuel 3, 2 Timothy 3:16–17 NIV

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Devotional Theme – "Honoring the Hands That Serve"

Scripture reference - Proverbs 14:23 NIV- “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - " Glory Glory Hallelujah "

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Colossians 4:14 , Exodus 1:15-21, Mark 6:3 NIV , Deuteronomy 8:18A, Proverbs 21:20 NIV, Mark 6:3 NIV

Devotional Theme – "Run the Race: Victors in Christ"

Scripture reference - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

"24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - "Victory in Jesus" by E.M. Bartlett and "I Got The Victory Hallelujah."  Composer unknown

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Isaiah 40:29 (NIV), Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 (NKJV), Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

Devotional Theme – "Redeemed by the Blood of Jesus"

Scripture reference - Ephesians 1:7 NIV" In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - "Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It" Fanny Crosby

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Galatians 3:13, Colossians 1:14 NIV, I Corinthians 6:20, Psalm 107:2

Devotional Theme – "Abba Father: Embracing the Love of God"

Scripture reference - "Romans 8:15-17 (NIV) And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - "You Are God" Composer Unknown

I do not own the rights to this song.

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Mark 14:36, Galatians 4:6, I Corinthians 8:6 ESV

Devotional Theme – "Abraham's Blessings: A Story of Faith, Family, and God's Promises"

Scripture reference - Genesis 17:1 & 4 NIV "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty[a]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - "Father Abraham" by Petrus Antonius Laurentius Kartner

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 22:2 NIV, Genesis 22:13-14 NIV Genesis 18:15-22

Devotional Theme – "Triumphs, Failures, and Tribulations: Fathers in the Bible"

Scripture reference -1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 NIV "For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - "Lead Me, Guide Me" by Doris Akers

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Matthew 3:17, Mark 5:22–23, I Samuel 2:12-36, Mark 10: 35, Proverbs 1:8, Ephesians 5:25 

Devotional Theme – "I Will Carry You"

Scripture reference - Isaiah 46.3-4 NASB " Even to your old age I will be the same, And even to your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you; And I will bear you and I will deliver you."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Thomas O. Chisholm

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Luke 2:36–38, Psalm 23:1

Devotional Theme – "A Legacy of Love and Faith: Lessons from My Godly Dad"

Scripture references - "Psalm 103:13 "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him."

Colossians 3:21 "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."

Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Closing Song - " “Faith of Our Fathers” by Henri F. Hemy "

Scriptures mentioned in the podcast -  Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 &18, Romans 12:11, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 13:24  

Lessons Learned by my godly dad

1.   Spend time with Jesus, in serving, family devotion, and corporate worship.

2.   Prayer is essential. Spend time with the Lord in prayer and devotion. Seek God’s face, pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and give thanks in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

3.   Confess sins before God. (1 John 1:9) Serve God and His people with zeal (Romans 12:11).

4.   Witness to others about Jesus. Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.

5.   Tithing. We tithed our time, talents, and money. My parents taught us to live within our means, save, tithe, and spend wisely. Leviticus 27:30 

6.   Unity in marriage. Based on the Word of God, my parents stood on one accord in everything.

7.   My father and mother disciplined their children. Proverbs 13:24 "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them".

8.   Train up a child in the way he should go Proverbs 22:6