With the daily barrage of news regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jerry talks about a modest proposal for peace and what is truly at stake in any war.  Jerry also has some tips for non-southerners when driving in the south, plus we discuss how to truly discern God's will.Grace, Peace, Cheers!Links Mentioned:Braxton's BattleSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalSoul Ramblings BlogSoul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageTiki Hut Media Productions

Week Three of Lent focuses on Luke 13:1-9.

 

Lent is a time to open our closets and let God clean them out.

In what way do we need to open the closets of our souls and the covers of our lives to God?

Jerry cracks open a Guinness and gets his Irish on because this is the St. Patrick's Day episode!  We talk about the history of St. Patrick's Day, gas prices, a prayer for the people of Ukraine and how to make green beer (Spoiler alert:  don't use green food coloring).Grace, Peace, Cheers!Links Mentioned:Braxton's BattleSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalSeedbed Daily Text Soul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageTiki Hut Media Productions

Week two of Lent focuses on Luke 13:31-35.  Lent is a time to let go of our fear of the people and things that plague us.  What makes us flee from living out God’s purpose for us?

This week's episode is dedicated to the memory of Jerry's mother-in-law, Suzy Parker.  We look at several perspectives on ways to "tweet" others and actually listen to those affected.  Plus, we take a brief break to talk about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.Grace, Peace, Cheers!Links Mentioned:Braxton's BattleSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalSoul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageTiki Hut Media Productions

Week one of Lent focuses on Luke 4:1-13.  Lent is a time to test our resolve to trust in that which matters most.  What tests your trust?

We focus on the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday and Jerry talks about his reflections on the book, "The Awakened Brain" by Lisa Miller.  Plus, we take a brief break to talk about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.Grace, Peace, Cheers!Links Mentioned:Braxton's BattleSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life: Miller, Lisa: 9781984855626: Amazon.com: BooksSoul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageTiki Hut Media Productions

This week's episode features the sermon Jerry preached recently at Manatee UMC in Bradenton, Florida.  We talk about Calling "Shotgun" for the best seat from Mark 10. Jerry also shares his thoughts on the book "Falling Upward" by Richard Rohr.Grace, Peace, Cheers!!Links Mentioned:Manatee United Methodist ChurchManatee UMC Facebook Page"Falling Upward" by Richard RohrSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalSoul Ramblings Podcast is now on YouTube!Soul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageSoul Ramblings BlogTiki Hut Media Productions

This week's episode features the sermon Jerry preached on Sunday at Trinity UMC in Bradenton, Florida.  We talk about Taming Our Tongue from James 3. Jerry also shares his thoughts on "Saving Freedom" by Joe Scarborough.Grace, Peace, Cheers!!Links Mentioned:Trinity United Methodist ChurchTrinity UMC Facebook PageSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital Soul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageSoul Ramblings BlogTiki Hut Media Productions

We are back after a month off due to Jerry getting "The 'Rona" with Good News, a book review (Jerry had a lot of time to read and binge on Netflix this past month), plus the greatest sermon ever!Grace, Peace, Cheers!!Links Mentioned:Trinity United Methodist ChurchTrinity UMC Facebook PageThe Well-Played Life: Why Pleasing God Doesn't Have to Be Such Hard Work by Leonard SweetSoul Ramblings on InstagramSoul Ramblings Facebook PageSoul Ramblings BlogTiki Hut Media Productions