During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about the greatest celebration of the year: Easter! The celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus is by far the most important celebration on the Christian's calendar. It even trumps Christmas.

Easter holds so much meaning for us as followers of Christ, but sometimes we let it come and go without fully entering in to all that it holds for us. In this special episode we are going to ask and answer two questions:

1. Why does the resurrection matter?
2. How can we live in light of the resurrection?

And stick around for the last segment where I share something I learned from a friend this week. This week's lesson is slightly embarrassing and quite funny.

So grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, that stash of Easter eggs you have hidden, and join me on the pages of God's Word.

Resources Mentioned:

The Easter S.T.O.R.Y.

Scripture Mentioned:

1 Corinthians 15

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how Scripture speaks to 10 struggles that are common to humanity.

Life is hard sometimes, isn't it? We live in a fallen world with broken people, we wrestle with our flesh, and we have an enemy that does everything he can to trip us up.

But God's kids are not meant to stay stuck in the struggle. The Bible provides answers to move us from a place of bondage to a place of freedom. This book that we hold in our hands has everything we need not only for salvation, but also for life and godliness.

So grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, and bring all your struggles and join me on the pages of God's Word.

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Mini Topical Bible Studies

Scripture Mentioned:

Mini Topical Bible Studies

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how to make plans and then hold them loosely.

Are you a planner? Me too! I love the process of planning an event or our family's summer calendar or a timeline for a big project.

But sometimes when things don't go as planned, I get a little frustrated. You too? The Bible has things to say about planning. In fact, James wrote about planning and the proper attitude we are to have about planning in his letter. That's what we are going to talk about today.

So grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, and all your best-made plans and join me on the pages of God's Word.

Resources Mentioned:

A Living Faith: The Story of James Bible Study

Scripture Mentioned:

James 4:13-17

Luke 12:13-21

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how to make the most of difficult seasons.

We all have them, don't we? We all go through difficult seasons. Circumstances we would never choose. Experiences we would rather not know by experience. Hard times that threaten to steal our joy and upset our faith.

But if you are a child of God, you can know with certainty that suffering is never wasted. God has purpose in your suffering. He has plans to use it for your good and His glory. He wants to shape and form you more and more into the image of His Son, so the world will see Christ in you and give glory to God.

So, in the midst of difficult seasons, how can you and I cooperate with the Spirit of God to make the most of them? How do we recognize what God is up to and surrender to the transformative work He is doing? This is what we are going to talk about today.

So grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and join me on the pages of God's Word.

Resources Mentioned:

A Living Faith: The Story of James Bible Study

Scripture Mentioned:

James 1:1-4

Romans 5:1-5

1 Peter 1:3-7

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to explore an unlikely and surprising spiritual discipline.

Discipline isn't a well-loved word in our culture; we much prefer comfort and rest. Discipline is defined as "training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior." And training is hard. It requires time, effort, and repetition. But the reality is, nothing of significance is ever attained without discipline.

When we think of spiritual disciplines, we often think of things we should do as Christians, but have very little desire to do. Read our Bibles. Pray. Fast. Worship. Sabbath. Solitude.

Spiritual disciplines are habits and practices that enhance our spiritual growth and enable us to grow to spiritual maturity. They are intentional life rhythms that lead to spiritual formation. When we engage in the disciplines, and consequently grow in intimacy with Jesus, we move from duty to delight.

But there is one spiritual discipline that you may be surprised to see on the list of disciplines. This practice causes joy, praise, and thanksgiving to bubble up within us. It leads to laugher and song. And practicing this discipline leads to a fuller experience of God's goodness.

Are you curious about this spiritual discipline? Keep listening to find out more …

Resources Mentioned:

An Invitation to Celebrate (blog post)

Scripture Mentioned:

Leviticus 23:39-43

Revelation 19:6-9

Isaiah 25:6-9

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we finish our Story of Redemption Series.

If you've been following along with the Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan, you will have just finished (and if you are not quite done - keep going!). I just want to hug your neck and say 'Congratulations!' It is no small accomplishment to finish a 40-day Bible reading plan. No amount of time spent in God's Word is wasted. I'm praying you have a fresh understanding of the metanarrative of Scripture and are completely awed by the Author of the story.

In today's episode we are talking about the part of the timeline of Scripture that starts now and goes to forever. So this has very real implications for us and our ordinary, everyday lives.

Let's finish this story!

Resources Mentioned:

Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan

Mosaic Podcast

Scripture Mentioned:

Eph 1-3; Deut 28; Ps 103

1 Jn 3-5; Isa 54; Ps 136

Rev 4-5; Isa 6; Ps 97

Rev 19-20; Zech 14; Ps 125

Rev 21-22; Isa 65; Ps 145

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series.

We've repeated this again and again in this series: The Bible is one story – one grand narrative. It is God's story of redemption.

In today's episode we are journeying from the cross of Christ to the birth of the church.

This is the height of the drama of the story of redemption. The cross stands at the centre of human history. Everything hinges on the death and resurrection of Jesus. What you and I believe about this historical event determines both our lives now and our eternity.

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Resources Mentioned:

Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan

Life in the Spirit Bible Study

Scripture Mentioned:

Jn 13-15; Isa 5; Ps 40

Lk 22-23; Isa 53; Ps 22

Jn 20-21; 1 Cor 15; Job 19; Ps 16

Acts 1-2; Rom 8; Joel 2; Ps 18

Acts 9-10; Isa 56; Ps 102

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is one story - one grand narrative of relentless redemption.

In today's episode we focus on the life and ministry of the Messiah. Jesus - the very Son of God - was walking the dusty streets of Galilee, teaching and healing and telling stories and having life-changing conversations with people.

He came to usher in the kingdom - the upside-down kingdom of God, in which blessings are reserved for those who are humble and poor in spirit. And for those who dared to believe, He offered them abundant, eternal life.

He truly is all we ever need.

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Resources Mentioned:

Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan

Scripture Mentioned:

Jn 3-4; Num 21; Ps 42

Matt 5-7; Isa 55; Ps 1

Matt 8-9; Jn 11; Isa 35; Ps 86

Matt 13, 25; Lk 15; Ez 17; Ps 78

Jn 6, 10; Ex 16; Ez 34; Ps 23

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series.

We are doing biblical theology in these episodes, tracing the storyline of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.

In our last episode we left the Israelites in exile in Babylon - a low point in the story for sure. But in today's episode we see a God who has not forgotten His people. The Israelites return to their land from exile to rebuild the temple and the walls around Jerusalem.

Then after 400 years of silence from God, we hear the glorious sound of a baby's cry. The birth of Jesus is the climax of the story of redemption! He has come to save us from our sin.

Jesus grew up under the watchful eye of Mary and Joseph, the Son of God wrapped in human flesh. After being baptized in the Jordan, filled with the Holy Spirit, and tempted in the wilderness, Jesus began His earthy ministry. He had come to preach the good news of the kingdom.

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Resources Mentioned:

Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan

Scripture Mentioned:

Isa 40, 43; 2 Cor 1; Ps 121

Ezr 1, 3; Hagg 1; 1 Cor 6; Ps 27

Neh 1-2, 6; 1 Pet 2; Ps 122

Lk 1-2, Isa 9; Ps 2

Lk 3-4; Isa 61; Ps 146

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During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series.

We are in a section of the story that often proves difficult for us to navigate, and I don't know about you, but sometimes I tend to avoid these parts of my Bible.

But we know that all of God's Word is profitable for us, so we are diving into the prophets with faith believing God will speak to us.

Elijah, Habakkuk, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos and others … these are all men God used to speak His message to His people. These messages were mostly ones of warning: If they persisted in their sin and idolatry, there would be grave consequences.

Despite these repeated warnings, God's people refused to repent. So God allowed them to be taken into exile. They had chosen the bondage that comes with rebellion over the freedom that comes with obedience. But this is not the end of the story.

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Resources Mentioned:

Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan

Lifeway Women Academy

Breaking Free From Body Shame

Scripture Mentioned:

1 Kgs 17-19; Jas 5; Ps 147

Isa 29-30; Matt 15; Ps 107

Jer 31; Ez 36; Heb 8; Ps 119

Hab 1-3; Phil 4; Ps 46

2 Kgs 17, 25; Dan 1; Gal 5; Ps 137

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