As we continue our “Love our City” campaign, Emma Dotter interviews Watermark Member, Dana Spangenberg! So much of Dana’s story involves attempting to fix situations by her actions, but she expounds on how her dependence on the Lord is where she finds hope. As she shares, Dana shows the attention of God for the whole earth to the personal relationship with his people. 
 
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 https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city
 
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Why are we called to confess to the Lord if he already knows our thoughts? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark member T.J. Detwiler and Emma Dotter talk about how confessing our sins to God instills humility, repentance, and an open heart in us towards God. Since God knows everything, acknowledging our sin and no longer trying to hide it allows God to pour His mercy, forgiveness, and healing upon us. 
 
 Additional Scripture mentioned in the episode:
 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
 Genesis 3, where God covers the sins of Adam and Eve because they cannot cover their own sins
 
 Check out T.J.’s last episode!
 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-045-genesis-50/id1600151923?i=1000602617612
 
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How can we have confidence in God when we experience distress? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark staff member Hannah Pickle and Emma Dotter talk about the structure and statements of Psalm 31. Hannah points out how David sees God working even though he still felt the brokenness of the world. God has won the war even if we feel the effects of sin in our day to day life, and we can trust Him in the already but not yet of God’s victory over evil. 
 
 Interested in learning about how we can love our city better as a church? Check out the link to Love Our City below!
 https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city
 
 Want to learn more about the Watermark Community Development Corporation? Check out the link below!
 https://www.watermarkcdc.org/
 
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What if I feel like I can't dance in my mourning? Emma Dotter today interviews Daniel Roby, a faithful Watermark Member and the CEO of Austin Street Center. 
 David is familiar with mourning, but he also is familiar with the joy that comes from the Lord. There is a calling for expression, and acting in the joy of the Lord. 
 
 Looking to get involved with Austin Street Center? Check out the link here: https://austinstreet.org/
 
 Want to partner with Watermark Health? Here’s the link below:
 https://www.watermarkhealth.org/serve
 
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A fair question that we can ask is what does nature say about God? Emma Dotter & Watermark Health staff member Jesse Collins share that nature expounds on God’s character. Jesse encourages us to create time and cultivate space to be in awe of who God is and to marvel at what he has done. 
 
 Additional Scripture references in this podcast:
 Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God, the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
 Romans 1:20,  “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.”
 
 Want to partner with Watermark Health? Here’s the link below:
 https://www.watermarkhealth.org/serve
 
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How should we respond when we struggle? In today’s episode, Our Calling staff member Jad Dagher and Emma Dotter unpack Psalm 28 and how David handles despair by turning to the Lord as His Rock and saving Refuge. Instead of being left to handle things on our own, we have a good God who can handle our circumstances and anything we face. We can rejoice in Him and trust that He will be our solid fortress in times of uncertainty. 
 
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How do we respond to when things don’t go as planned? How do we face darkness in the light of Christ? In today’s episode, Burlon Leffall III with Watermark South Dallas joins Emma Dotter in talking about how the Lord is our sure fortress in times of trial.
 Additional Scripture in this Podcast:
 Romans 8:37-39, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors…”
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Being a part of something bigger than ourselves can give such purpose to our lives. So, is serving about just “doing” what we should? Or it is more about the heart? In today’s podcast, Emma Dotter interviews Watermark Member, Marty Washington! Jesus never wants us to do something to check a box or list, but always looks at the heart. 
 
 Want to serve with The Kitchen? Check out the link below:
 https://www.cornerstonedallas.org/kitchen
 
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 https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city
 
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How can we find hope and comfort when we are faced with loneliness and affliction? In today’s episode, faithful Watermark Health Staff member Samantha Parsons and Emma Dotter talk about how God is our help in affliction and how we can find refuge in Him in all circumstances. Just as He sees us where we are at, we can love others as well by seeing them as created in the image of God love them like Christ. 
 
 Interested in learning about how we can love our city better as a church? Check out the link to Love Our City below!
 https://www.watermark.org/engage/city/serve-the-city 
 
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 https://www.watermarkhealth.org/ 
 
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What does Psalm 24 have to say about interacting with others? Emma Dotter interviews Providence Okaalet to talk about this and more! When we interact with people, we are reminded by Providence that we are to look at people as God’s. They are valuable to him. Every interaction can be a blessing. Providence challenges us to a life of stewardship, servitude, and surrender. 
 
 Additional Scripture in this Podcast:
 Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door…”
 
 Providence said on this podcast, “I may not be fully fixed until heaven, but God has shown me how to fight well through Re:Generation.” Want to learn more about regen? Check out the link below:
 https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery
 
 Watermark Health:
 https://www.watermarkhealth.org/
 
 Want to get involved with Love Our City? Check out the link below: 
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