Rinse and Repeat with Carol Eskaros

Imagine leaving power, money, fame, and comfort, and willingly choosing to live among slaves?

That was precisely what Moses did, when "he became of age, refus(ing) to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin" (Hebrews 11:23b-24). Moses's choice to suffer instead of pursuing pleasure serves as an example to every believer in every age!

Today, we explore the incredible walk of faith of Moses and his parents, Amram and Jochebed, and be encouraged that you too can stand firm in your faith despite the challenges presented by secular culture.

Turn to Hebrews 11 for our next installment in our series "Great Faith in Our Great God."

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When you get bad news, maybe you do what I do, and immediately start running through worst-case scenarios - what you will do when this happens, or that happens...

But the beautiful thing about our faith in Christ is that we do not have to live with this doomsday mentality. We do not always have to be striving to figure out how to handle life, because God has promised to be our refuge, our fortress, our ever-present help in time of need!

In this special episode, I look at an instance in Scripture when all seemed lost for Israel, and what God showed His people to do. I also examine what it means for us when God allows the worst thing to happen - when our loved ones die, when we get incurable diseases, when relationships are irreparably damaged. Does it mean God is not good? That He is not to be trusted?

Join me as I explore the question, "Will He Protect Me?" in this lagniappe episode of Rinse and Repeat!

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The Hall of Faith includes a few surprising characters and some unexpected stories from the lives of some Bible characters.

In particular, today we look at the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and particular events from their lives that we might not have considered most notable. And yet, there is SO MUCH to learn about genuine faith in studying the lives of these remaining patriarchs.

Tune in today for more on Hebrews 11, and also for a special, exciting update from Rinse and Repeat!

The Bible says that as a man THINKS, so is he (Proverbs 23:7). In other words, we ARE what we THINK. Think anxious thoughts, and become an anxious person. Think hateful thoughts, become a hateful person.

Today on Rinse and Repeat, we revisit a message about putting our thoughts on trial. Using Philippians 4:8 as your guide, ask yourself questions like, "this this thought true?  Is it honest/honorable?" We will also explore how then to RENEW OUR MIND with whatever things are true, honest, etc. 

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Today we turn to explore the faith of the extraordinary mother of the Hebrew faith, Sarah!

Hebrews 11:11 says, "By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and shebore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised."

Sarah wasn't perfect in her walk of faith, but God commends her faith based not on its perfection, but HIS!!

Sarah judged God faithful who made promises to Abraham and Sarah. The question is - Do we judge God faithful as she did?

Turn to Hebrews 11, verse 11 as we continue our journey through the Hall of Faith.

Jesus wants His Bride, the Church, to be known for what she does, not only for what she doesn't do.

In other words, Jesus wants Christians to care for the hurting, to see them and to meet their needs personally.

In fact, in Matthew 25:35-36, He says, "for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me," saying that when any of these benevolent deeds were done to the least of His brethren, it was done to Christ Himself.

When we minister to those in need, we are doing it unto Christ the Lord. Imagine having the opportunity to serve Jesus a meal, or to visit Him in His time of need? We wouldn't hesitate!

In this lagniappe edition, I exhort believers to answer the call to serve the way Jesus does - an exhortation I am experiencing ever so personally this week!!

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Abraham is the central character of the book of Genesis, and likewise the focal point of Hebrews 11, as he was the father of the Hebrew faith.

Hebrews 11:8-10 tells us, "By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.”

Today we explore how Abraham obeyed God without wavering, even despite his faults, and that obedience was fundamental to his walk of faith. In fact, one cannot separate obedience from faith, as we learn how we too can have faith against all odds!

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Even before a drop of rain had ever fallen on the earth, Noah was moved by godly fear to obey God and build an ark by faith.

Noah's faith serves as a remarkable example to us about faith that moves to life-saving action.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 11:7 as we explore faith that saved the entire world, today on Rinse and Repeat!

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As we begin delving into the characters of the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11, we turn to some of the earliest men of faith in Scripture, exploring the stories of Abel and Enoch. As we study the lives of these men of God, we glean critical lessons for growth today, including lessons about coming to God by faith and what it means to walk with God.

This week we also look at the key verse of Hebrews 11, which is verse 6, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

What are you doing in your life that requires stepping out by faith in the Lord? We explore this today on Rinse and Repeat!

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Today, we embark on a brand new series on Rinse and Repeat, where we explore one of the most famous chapters in all of Scripture - Hebrews chapter 11, known as the "Hall of Faith."

Here we will learn about 17 named men and women who had great faith in their great God, but more than that, we will learn why faith is so important to God.

Today, we lay the critical foundation - and here is a hint - it is not about how much faith we have (Jesus said even a mustard seed quantity would suffice) but it is in Whom we have placed our faith that matters!

So turn with me to Hebrews 11 as we begin this exciting new series, here on Rinse and Repeat!

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