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This may not be Thanksgiving Day, but it IS a day to give thanks! Coach Seth reminds us that when we live, love, and serve with a thankful heart, it blesses people in unexpected ways!

As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two study books— We’ll send you two copies—one for you and one to gift to someone special:

The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John 5-6

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Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

Even the greatest heroes of faith are still subject to human weakness. In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines King Hezekiah—one of Judah's most godly kings—who after being miraculously healed and witnessing incredible deliverance from Assyria, stumbles into pride when Babylonian envoys visit Jerusalem. Dr. Neufeld reminds us that sin's consequences can't always be undone, and that even faithful leaders must guard against complacency until their mission is complete.

The Grand Vision: God's Story Through Isaiah: Isaiah is the second-most quoted book in the New Testament, yet many Christians have never studied it deeply. In this 10-message series, Dr. John guides listeners through this essential prophetic book, exploring Isaiah's 50-year ministry during one of Israel's most turbulent periods. From temple visions to confrontations with kings, from oracles against nations to prophecies of the coming Messiah, Isaiah reveals God's sovereignty over all history and His plan for the world through Jesus Christ.

“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19

Those six simple words form the foundation of all Christian generosity. Every act of love, every gift we offer, every step of obedience begins with what God has already given to us. We don’t start by giving—we start by receiving.

In this spirit, Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors, joined us for a meaningful conversation on the often-overlooked generosity of the women who financially supported Jesus. Their story, found in Luke 8, gives us a powerful picture of what grateful, gospel-shaped giving looks like.

Luke 8 opens with a glimpse into Jesus’ ministry on the move:

“Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the Good News of the Kingdom of God… and also some women… Mary called Magdalene… Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.”  — Luke 8:1–3

These women formed part of Jesus’ traveling ministry team, and Scripture highlights an astonishing truth: they provided for Jesus and His disciples out of their own resources.

Among them was Joanna, a woman of high social standing and significant wealth. As the wife of King Herod’s household manager, she lived with privilege—but Scripture also tells us she was once spiritually and physically broken. Jesus healed her, and her generosity flowed from that transformation.

Before Joanna gave to Jesus, she received from Jesus.

Sharon points out that Luke intentionally includes this detail: these women had been healed—spiritually, emotionally, or physically—before they supported Jesus’ ministry. It reminds us that money alone can’t solve the deepest problems of the heart. We all begin our stewardship journey by receiving.

At the most basic level, every good thing in our lives is a gift from God:

• The breath in our lungs
• The abilities we develop
• The resources we hold
• The love we experience

As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you have that you did not receive?” The answer is nothing.

Giving, then, is designed to be a response—a natural overflow of gratitude.

Joanna’s story doesn’t end in Luke 8. We meet her again in Luke 24 at the empty tomb, heartbroken and confused, until the angels remind her of Jesus’ words. Joanna becomes one of the first witnesses of the resurrection, running with Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, to tell the apostles.

Her pattern is clear: She received from Jesus. She loved Jesus. And she gave to honor Jesus. Her generosity was not transactional—it was relational. It was the fruit of a transformed life.

Sharon suggests that generosity is never a one-time event—it’s a journey. As our relationship with Christ deepens, our giving naturally grows. Joanna shows us what sacrificial generosity looks like when it springs from grateful love.

To make this practical, Sharon shared three questions she’s been asking herself—questions all of us can ask:

1. What do I need to recognize as a gift from Christ before I can give generously?

Do I see what’s in my hands as mine—or as His?

2. Is my giving safe or sacrificial?

Does my generosity reflect comfort… or love?

3. What does my current giving say about how well I’ve received?

Giving reveals the condition of the heart.

These questions invite us into deeper intimacy with Jesus, because generous living always begins with grateful receiving.

Joanna’s life encourages us to see generosity not as a duty but as a joyful response to God’s grace. As Sharon put

Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad?” According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.

Introduction: How to be good and mad

• Anger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.
• God’s agenda for your life is for you to trust Him.
• What’s at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your life to make you like Christ.

I. God commands us to express our anger. -Ephesians 4:26a

II. God commands us to express our anger appropriately. -Ephesians 4:26b

III. Righteous Indignation: How God Used Anger

• Jesus was visibly angry. -Mark 3
• Jesus was verbally angry. -Matthew 23
• Jesus was physically angry. -Mark 11

IV. God commands us to resolve our anger before bedtime. -Ephesians 4:26c-27

• Anger Resolution = “Healing the Wound” so good things can happen.

Step #1 – Cleanse the wound -Ephesians 4:31

• How? CONFESS and REPENT of unresolved anger!

Step #2 – Treat the wound -Ephesians 4:32

• How? Extend FORGIVENESS and seek RECONCILIATION! As far as it depends on you!

Step #3 – Bandage the wound -Ephesians 5:1-2

• How? Put the PAST behind you!

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Ready to switch bosses … and work for God?  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe shows why work isn’t unspiritual but actually part of our spiritual calling.  See how working wholeheartedly versus half-heartedly changes everything, and why Christians should be the best workers.  Transform your Monday morning by listening to this Bold Steps with Mark Jobe!

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