Quiet on Purpose

The 23rd Psalm is a favorite among many, and often read or recited at funerals because it is such a comfort. The comfort it contains about who God is and what He does for those who belong to Him are not just for the dead or the dying, though, they are for us now, too! Join me as we take 5 weeks to consider all the comforting truths that Psalm 23 contains. Today, we'll consider what it means to have our soul restored, and then to be led in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Listen in!

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway!

Today's questions: What is one area in which your soul needs to be restored today? What invitation is Jesus your Shepherd extending to you? How will you respond?

If you find yourself in a place today where you need professional help to "restore" your soul, you may want to start here!

Music written and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

The 23rd Psalm is a favorite among many, and often read or recited at funerals because it is such a comfort. The comfort it contains about who God is and what He does for those who belong to Him are not just for the dead or the dying, though, they are for us now, too! Join me as we take the next 5 weeks to consider all the comforting truths that Psalm 23 contains. Today, we consider what it means to be Shepherded by a good Shepherd, to have all that we need, to lay down in green pastures, and be led by quiet waters. Listen in!

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway!

The questions from today's episode: In what way do you most need to recognize Jesus as your Shepherd today? Are you struggling to trust Him to provide? Do you lack contentment? Do you lack peace? What is His gentle invitation to your heart right now?

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Music written and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

Life is full of distractions, whether difficult circumstances or beautiful gifts. Things come along continually that threaten to divert our eyes from Jesus and onto themselves, causing us to sink. In today's episode we'll consider what a few of these things are and the one solution we are offered from Matthew 14 and the example of Peter. Listen in!

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway!

Questions from today's episode: Can you name what is distracting you today? Are you ready to call out, “Lord, save me!”? In the quiet of this moment, can you feel Jesus reaching out and taking hold of you?

If you are so inclined, listen to this beautiful and powerful song proclaiming the truths we are pondering today! 

Podcast music composed and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

Every good act of giving and every perfect gift we receive has just one source - the Father of lights, who does not change! We are prone to ignore this, to take credit for so much of what we have, or simply to forget just how generous and good and constant this Father of lights really is! Today we're going to take a few minutes to be reminded of this simple, beautiful truth. Listen in!

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Questions from today's episode: Is there an unacknowledged gift you want to thank God for today? Is there a confession you want to make? What is your good Father’s response to you?

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Music composed and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

In our final episode on the world's favorite verse - John 3:16, we're taking a few minutes to consider how eternity might be different than what we've always imagined, and so much better! Listen in.

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Questions from today's show: Are you still struggling to lean into His loving embrace today? Or do you need to believe in who Jesus is for the first time? What is He saying to your heart today? What do you want to say to Him?” 

One of the prime passages in the Bible that describes what Heaven will be like: Revelation 21-22; See also Isaiah 65:17-25

Music composed and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

Today we're once again exploring what may be the most well-known verse in the Bible, or at least one small piece of it! "God so loved the world that He gave..." He gave! What kind of gift-giver are you? Today we're going to spend time considering what it might look like to have a heart like Christ, willing to give.

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Questions from today's show: Are you struggling to lean into His loving embrace today? Or, do you need to extend His embrace to someone else? What is He whispering to you? What will you say to Him?”

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Music composed and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

Today we're considering what may be the most well-known verse in the Bible, but we're going to try to pretend we've never heard it before! What does "God so loved the world" even mean to me? How does it impact my life? Listen in and take some time to gently, quietly consider!

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway

Today's Questions: Do you need to lean into His loving embrace today? Are you ready to believe God loves you for the first time? What is He saying to you? What do you want to say to Him?”

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It's in our nature to desire knowledge and wisdom! We long for it. But where do we access it, and how do we know that what we know is really true? There is a source we can trust. A source where all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden! Listen in as we consider what that source is, and whether or not it's the source we've been turning to.

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway!

Today's questions: From what source have you been seeking wisdom and knowledge? Is there a confession you want or need to make? What is God’s invitation to you today? What is your response?

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Music composed and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

Sometimes our lives get shaken so much that it leaves the landscape of our existence both eerie and unsettling. But God's love for us is unfailing, unshakable! It can't be touched. Not by a thousand devastating life events. Today, we're going to lean into the beauty that comes from this truth. Listen in!

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway!

Today's questions: Does God’s love for you feel shaken today? Does His peace feel removed? What is His Spirit saying to you right now? What do you want to say to Him?

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Music composed and recorded by Caleb Lieurance

Ever wake up feeling grumpy for no apparent reason? Ever struggle just to be nice to the people you claim to love? Me too! Today's episode is all about what changes that and how it's not as unattainable as we might think. Listen in!

Read it for yourself at Bible Gateway!

Questions from today's episode: What are you looking to for satisfaction today? Has it led you to real joy? What is God’s invitation to you right now? What is your response?

Music written/produced by Caleb Lieurance

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