it DOES matter

God wants us to know Him, and His many names reveal who He is and why we need Him.  In this episode we talk through the importance of names and experiences with the Lord.  Bible verses for further reference: John 15:13; Proverbs 22:1; Psalm 9:10; Philippians 3:10; Jeremiah 24:7; Daniel 11:32

Connect with Rebecca through “Eternal Perspectives” on facebook.

Thanks for listening as Martha shares about her journey of trusting God’s plan as she medically serves around the world.  Ezra 7:10 and Daniel 1:8 remind us that the Lord blesses a heart that purposefully follows Him.  
✅ For further research: John 10:28 “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”; Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 6.  
✅ Ida Scudder was a missionary in India who influenced Martha. 

Love….the greatest of these. What is unconditional love? Is there a love that remains? Listen as Rebecca shares from 1 Corinthians 13 about a love that supersedes all others.

“Hope” can be superficial or steadfast, depending on who, or what, is the source of that hope. Listen as Becky shares about the reason and reality of hope that is eternal.
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Romans 15:13

Romans 5:5; Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 1:3; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Lamentations 3:26; Psalm 62:5; Romans 6:19; James 1:6-8

Order Becky’s book: “No Greater Love”

Past episodes: https://1051165.buzzsprout.com/1051165/3840515-gold-purified-by-fire-with-becky-vaughn

 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thankfulness is an easier choice when things are going well. But it’s much more difficult to choose when life is tough.  Rebecca Vaughn has faced some of life’s most difficult situations following a house fire when she was a little girl.  Listen as Becky shares her story of God’s grace and ways to find a thankful spirit through the dark times. 

“God used Becky Vaughn and her family to begin Hidden Treasure Christian School for children with physical, mental, and learning disabilities. Becky travels in the USA as well as internationally sharing her story with women’s groups and young people. Having graduated with a degree in biblical counseling, Becky counsels teen girls and women who are going through their own personal trials.”

John 15:13; Hebrews 13:5-6 Bible references

https://1051165.buzzsprout.com/1051165/3840515-gold-purified-by-fire-with-becky-vaughn

https://www.facebook.com/groups/529177647753280/

https://www.johncvaughn.com/jcvea/home

https://www.amazon.com/More-Precious-Than-Gold-Familys/dp/0800755197

Post traumatic stress has a way of affecting young and old, military, or non-military, Christian or not Christian. Are you or someone you know going through a tough time? There is hope. There is help. There is healing.
We’re honored to have Marcus Farris on our show today.  He is a graduate from Auburn with an engineering degree, has been in the ROTC program as well as served active duty and reserves with the Army.  He is currently the Post Traumatic Growth Director at Mission 22, a nonprofit organization that offers wellness programs for military veterans.   

Bible passages for further reference: Deuteronomy 20

Connect with Marcus:
http://www.mission22.com/

https://www.amazon.com/No-Less-Faithful-Divorce-Reveal/dp/B08Z2FNXG4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GGYBGAT5HS7D&keywords=no+less+faithful+book&qid=1689627839&sprefix=no+less+faithful+book%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1

Listen to episode 102
https://1051165.buzzsprout.com/1051165/13141036-miss-pattycake-with-jean-thomason

Wonderful to have a mother and daughter duo on the podcast today with humor and honesty!  
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”  Ecclesiastes 12:1a

“Every wise woman buildeth her house:”Proverbs 14:1.    Join us for a fun Q&A on how we met our husbands, implement routines, balance budgets, and navigate through loneliness.
Meditate on Psalm 121

You’re in for a treat as you listen to Preston Voigt talk about ways to faithfully follow God who is faithful to lead followers.  Preston is a part of Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) and hopes to commission as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Air Force.
Along Preston’s path to pursue civil engineering as a career, he purposefully tries not to rudely respond to people along the way.  The heart of the matter does matter.

“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” Luke 16:10

Preston is not only zealous about sports but also has a passion to help others know:
🔸Jesus Christ  died  for your sin.
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
🔸Admit you are a sinner and believe on Jesus to be your Savior.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
🔸Read God’s Word and attend a Bible teaching church.
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18

Fear… Anxiety… What causes stress in your life?  Listen in as Pastor Keith Carnahan shares hope and help through God’s Word.

“ I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.“ Psalm 34:4


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