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How did “Food for Thought Friday” get its name? Greg tells the sweet origin for the name of today’s show!

John 3:30 says “Jesus must increase and I must decrease.” What lies have you been led to believe about your identity? We are not what we do. What is it God wants you to influence around you? Don’t let the enemy steal your identity or your joy. You are more than your worst moment. Tune in for 14 minutes of Food for Thought today!

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What do you do when you are put in the fire of fear? Let’s dive into Daniel chapter 3 today for some answers and encouragement. Whatever fire you are walking through in your life right now, know that God is with you – He will never leave you, he will never forsake you. Remember, when you are in the fire of fear: people are watching, choose joy and consider what your fragrance might be. Join Greg today for 14 minutes of hope!

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What do you do when you’re put in the fire of fear? Fear is like a fire – if you can control it, it can cook for you and heat your house. Uncontrolled, it will burn everything around you and can destroy you. Fear can be your best friend or your enemy. Where does your source of power come from? How do you choose to use fear? Daniel 3:16-18 shines the light on two truths: God is your defender and God may not move in the way or time that we expect him to. Maybe you’re in a situation where you need to be reminded of these truths today.

Monty Williams video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVtUB-bUFMg

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We’re hanging out with Greg and “Doubting Thomas” today talking about our doubts. Greg shares from John 20:24-29 four things that we can learn from Thomas. Show up, learn to trust, don’t be surprised when Jesus shows up, decide to make Jesus your Lord. “When you fully trust someone without any doubt, you finally get one of two results: a person for life or a lesson for life.” Tune in for 14 minutes of encouragement to “just believe” in today’s broadcast!

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Grab your bible and hang out with Greg in John 20:24-29 today and let’s talk about our doubts! Even “Doubting Thomas” confessed, “You are my Lord, You are my God.” Is it hard for you to believe that today? God will show up, even in our doubts. He wants to do so much more than we can hope or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Your scars can be somebody else’s stars of hope.

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Greg shares a few encouraging nuggets from scripture and inspiring quotes to help your heart and mind as you finish up the week in his popular new segment – “Food for Thought Friday”. People are harder on themselves than God is. If you are a follower of Jesus, God doesn’t remember your sins but we are the ones that keep hitting the replay button and listening to the enemy’s lies. So, grab your Bible join Greg for 14 minutes of “Food for Thought”!

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Tay Henderson found herself on her knees outside of Lighthouse Ministries after her husband’s death, when she says God called her to take over the executive director position for the organization. Michael’s Feet provides shoes for those in need. Rachel’s House is a home for women in transitional living. Dining with Dignity provides food. Greg talks to Tay about how you can get involved in helping feed, clothing, and nurturing Lexington’s homeless population.

https://lighthouselex.org/

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Growing up 1 of 16 children, and the mother of five children herself, Tay knows a little bit about survival. Tay Henderson found herself on her knees outside of Lighthouse Ministries after her husband’s death, when she says God called her to take over the executive director position for Lighthouse Ministries. This organization feeds, clothes and nurtures the homeless population in Lexington, Kentucky. Greg talks to Tay today about some of the challenges the organization has faced through the pandemic and how God has always provided.

https://lighthouselex.org/

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“Why did God plant a garden?” Susan Neal is the author of “Eat God’s Food: A Kid’s Guide to Healthy Eating” joins Greg on today’s broadcast and challenges us to take a closer look not only at what we eat but what we are teaching the younger generation to eat. Let’s change the statistics on chronic illness caused by obesity! Oooh, and Susan shares some healthy recipes with Greg today… they’ll have your mouth watering!

www.SusanUNeal.com   

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Author Susan Neal is on a mission to change the CDC statistics on chronic illnesses caused by obesity. She’s targeting the younger generation, helping them to understand what foods are healthy and what foods are not with her brand-new book “Eat God’s Food: A Kid’s Guide to Healthy Eating.” When you are healthy, you are full of energy and can serve God to the best of your ability.  Join Greg in today’s broadcast as he talks with author Susan Neal!

Susan Neal’s books are available on Amazon:

www.SusanUNeal.com

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