I’m pretty sure most people agree these next few weeks are the most exciting of the year. For Christians, they hold a different kind of anticipation. I love the season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when the church looks forward to Jesus’s return. Let get into Scripture together these next few weeks and remember the great love God has for his people.

“In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:9-10

30 Day Bible Overview bit.ly/30daybible

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/11/29/episode-18-god-is-loving/

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If 2020 has tossed you like a hurricane, take heart! You’re not alone. I am with you, and we have a God who is reigning over every detail of our lives. We can trust that he has us taken care of.

“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:1-3

“In The Whisper” by Christy Nockels https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6O1On6gsP8

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/11/11/17-god-is-sovereign/

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After a long break, I am so happy to be back on the podcast! My family has been in a season of transition, and it has certainly challenged my faith. How grateful I am that God is patient with me as I learn to trust him more!

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm‬ ‭23:5-6‬ ‭

The Next Right Thing: Episode 138 https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/the-next-right-thing/138/ 

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/10/19/episode-16-god-is-patient/

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We could all use more beauty in our lives. What if that beauty is already inside us? God has given us talents to bring beauty to life, just like he does every day.

“And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by you hand.” Isaiah 64:8 

“Beautiful Things” by Gungor https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPBtExE4W0

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/08/12/episode-15-god-is-creative/

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Whether we realize it or not, more than anything else, our souls crave God because he alone is supremely satisfying. May we find time, especially in this season of added stress, to slow down and listen to what our hearts are crying out for.

“As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?” Psalm 42:1-2

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/07/25/episode-14-god-is-satisfying/

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Everyone gets lonely sometimes. Some people feel lonely a lot of the time. I’m grateful to know the God who is everywhere, with us all the time.

“If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:9-10‬ ‭

John Freeman’s video https://youtu.be/uAhS6t79EGs

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/07/16/episode-13-god-is-omnipresent/

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Today is a special day for us-- our 8th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, here's another conversation with my hubby Sean. We talk about our kids a lot, the term “scarcity mindset,” and how we see God leading us this week. 

"Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." 1 Corinthians 13:7

Conversation Starters:

2. What have you learned from a child this week?

3. Tell me about some of your hidden talents.

4. Can we talk about the term “scarcity mindset” and how that impacts our lives?

5. What’s one useful thing you’ve discovered this week?

6. What is God calling you to this week? Or what is he teaching you this week?

Links:

That Sounds Fun: Annie F. Downs and Mike Kelsey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs/id944925529?i=1000474943534

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy https://www.target.com/p/the-boy-the-mole-the-fox-and-the-horse-by-charlie-mackesy-hardcover/-/A-76539822

Looking for more about Sean? Checkout http://revseanmcguire.com/

Being a slight perfectionist, I really hate making mistakes. But I am so thankful that God is gracious and extends his grace to us. Then we don’t have to be defined by our mistakes anymore.

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah‬ ‭53:5‬ ‭

Christy Nockels “Joy Pours Out” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dwK8DE2niLQ

For a transcript of this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/07/04/episode-11-god-is-gracious/

Looking for more about me? Find me on Instagram! @chelseymcguire2

God is active in our lives in ways we cannot see. Invisible forces are also at work around us, but we don’t have to run and hide. Instead we can pray for each other and see how the Lord comes through for his people!

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18

For a transcript of this episode, including the intercessory prayer, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/06/29/episode-10-god-is-at-work/

Looking for more about me? Find me on Instagram! @chelseymcguire2

After such good feedback about my first conversation with Sean, we’ve decided to chat more frequently! Here’s “The McGuires LIVE!” Hopefully this will be the first of many.

There won’t be a transcript of this episode, but if you’d like to snag our questions and have some meaningful conversations of your own, follow the link below!

“And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.’” Luke‬ ‭19:39-40‬ ‭

For conversation starters from this episode, visit https://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/06/25/episode-10-the-mcguires-live/

Looking for more about me? Find me on Instagram! @chelseymcguire2