Strolling With Jesus

Are we like sheep? Well, many places in the Bible compare the needs of sheep to the needs of humans. Explore with Barbara how sheep’s wool symbolizes both our old life and our New Life in Christ. And, the resulting joy! 

Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 23, John 10:4, Ezekiel 27:18, 2 Kings 3:4, Exodus 20:24, Leviticus 22:17-20, Ezekiel 34:3, Proverbs 27:25-26.

For more about Jesus as our Shepherd and us as his sheep, please read the book: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by W. Phillip Keller, Zondervan, 1970, 2007.

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Gratitude!  This is what we feel in our New Life in Christ.  We receive so many blessings as a child of God, of course, we’re very grateful.  Join Barbara in her prayer of thanksgiving for the freedom we have because we live in Christ, and He lives in us.  Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17,Galatians 5.

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Courage! How courageous are you? Do you face your fears, or run in the other direction? How do we get courage? Check out this aspect of our New Life in Christ. Listen as Barbara challenges herself to overcome her fear of heights by turning to God for his help. Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 139:5, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 18:27, Philippians 4:6-7,13.

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Do we need new mindsets for our New Life in Christ? Yes! Living in God’s Kingdom here on Earth definitely means many new perspectives on Christian living. Today, Barbara discusses God’s viewpoints about money and personal status. Listen in to find out how to live according to God’s purposes, not our own. Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 9:9, Romans 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10, Malachi 3:10, Acts 2:45, Acts 9:40, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 1:3-8, John 14:17, 26.

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Do you ever feel stuck in a bad situation? Do you wonder if God can help you? Well, the answer is - Yes!  Join Barbara as she explains what happens when we turn to God for help. It’s amazing!  And it’s a blessing for those who have a New Life in Christ!  Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 8:31-32, Matthew11:28, Philippians 4:4-7, Psalm 46:10.

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Christians belong to God’s community! Last episode Barbara discussed two aspects of our New Life in Christ.  Together, we worship and pray.  In part 2 of this topic, thriving in God’scommunity also includes studying the Bible study and service.  Hear how Barbara enjoys these aspects of our New Life in Christ.  Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Timothy 3:16,John 6:12, Matthew 28:19-20.

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What else awaits us in our New Life in Christ?  One thing is a new community with millions of other believers!  There aremany ways for us to experience this community. Today Barbara shares how she experiences worship and prayer as part ofChrist’s body.  Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 2:18, 21, Psalm 145.

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Upside down!  Different!  Opposite! That’s what many people think about living their New Life in Christ. When we belong to Christ, we start a new way of living. Many changes may beneeded.  The whole thing may be overwhelming!  But there’s help!  Find out today as Barbara tells how we can enterGod’s rest even while learning to live our New Life in Christ! 

Bible verses:2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 46: 1-3, Matthew11:28-30.

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Do you sometimes feel like a dark cloud is following you?  When we belong to Christ, we live in his light!  What happens when negative thoughts discourage us?  Today, Barbara shares three strategies to leave darkness behind and enter God’s light as you live your New Life in Christ!   Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 1:6, John 11:10, 1 John 2:11, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Deuteronomy 31:8, Jeremiah 29:11, John 8:12.

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New Life in Christ!  Do I have to make changes?  What are they?  Consider the “One Anothers.”  Find out what they are and how Barbara is practicing them. Listen to learn how they could bring positive changes to your New Life in Christ!  Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 2:4, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 4:15,25, Matthew 6:12, Romans 12:19, 2 Corinthians 3:18.

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