The Selah Project

The 7 Day Challenge to Knowing God ... Better begins May 1st. Each day via email we will share an encouraging word with you - all for the purpose of getting closer to God.

As simple as that sounds, I've come to feel it isn't. I think it is possibly the real reason so many are leaving or will leave (give up) the faith in Jesus and seek meaning or purpose elsewhere.

Here's the plan:

Day 1 - VIP Access to Him

Day 2 -  His Wish

Day 3 - A Determined Purpose

Day 4 -  Running After the Heart of God

Day 5 - Become a Friend of God

Day 6 - He is Able

Day 7 - Knowing Jesus

I hope each day will be uplifting for you and most importantly, help you find deeper understanding and stronger faith as we draw close to God.

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Hallelujah!

Hello friends of the Selah Project ... and if you are listening, consider yourself included as our friend. Believers, faithful, weak, strong, confused, unfaithful or non-believer. You are welcome here.

Announcing the 7 Day Challenge of Knowing God ... Better. More info to follow but we will begin the challenge May 1st. Sign up for it here: Selah Project's 7 Day Challenge. You will receive an email each day with a positive message and exercise to challenge you to think about a relationship with God and how we might know Him better.

Or send an email to me at selahprojectshow AT gmail DOT com and say, "Phil, I accept the challenge!" or anything like that :)

Today's episode is about a single word spoke to Mary on the morning of the resurrection by Jesus. It was powerful in its own way and changed her life. What was it?

And can that word today change our lives? Yes. Deeply. Listen to this episode to hear what it was and is. And think about if God was to call out to you ...

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John 10:27-28 My sheep listen to my voice. He knows us and we shall not perish.

In this episode, we think about a question recently asked as to who we would invite to share dinner if we could invite anyone living or dead. But there is a twist. Listen to the podcast to hear it.

An Australian food company, MasterFoods of Australia, recently asked this question to a group of couples. Their answers were pretty much reflective of most I think ... they ranged from famous people to influential people.

Where things got interesting was when the company brought in the children of these same couples and had them watch as their kids gave their answers. Parents braced for what they feared they might say.

I was convicted. Seeing the parents' responses, their facial expressions, said it all.

Jesus taught that being like a child is a GOOD thing ... and actually very important in understanding the Kingdom.

Watch the video here: Make Dinner Matter

*** If you cannot access the link, just Google Masterfoods make dinner count video. ***

I hope you are encouraged and begin by making time for those people that matter most in our immediate world, our kids/family.

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I hope this episode has been an encouragement to you today.

Jesus spent most of his time serving, teaching, and blessing those he met.

And once in a while he issued warnings. In this episode, I talk about one in particular that catches my attention every time I hear it. It keeps me humble as I contemplate my path to truth.

Do you believe all paths lead to the same mountain top? I clearly think there is one creator. The question is why are there so many spiritual paths people are on? 

A friend told me they believed that was indicative of God's creativity. I don't think so ... based simply on the results of those paths.

Could spiritual differences be the result of falsehoods and deception?

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You'll find updates, pictures, and quotes there. I'm also thinking about sharing video updates there too. Instagram gives you the option to share short 15 second clips. Let me know what you think.

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Happy New Year friends.

2016

Before you think about your resolutions regarding the things you need or want to change, think about this: Let the Spirit work and renew your life in 2016.

In this episode, i share about a change I didn't see coming. 

Rick Warren wrote a thoughtful piece regarding change a bit over a year ago. And it's good news. The change we are hoping or looking for requires not our wills but simply the Holy Spirit.

You can read his thoughts here: Change requires the Holy Spirit

Also I realized change is often GRADUAL. See 2 Corinthians 3:18.

I am trusting 2016 will be a year that the Spirit bring the changes which bring all of us closer to Him. 

Won't that be a good year?

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Happy 2016. God is good.

It was a really tough morning and I was re-thinking some things when God sent a message. The message was one of hope and exceedingly encouraging. The message came via Brandon. Listen in to Episode 25 as to what he said and hear for yourself how good God is.

In Acts 28 Paul and his friends landed on the island of Malta. It was a cold and raining day. Luke, (presumably the writer of this account), said the people built a fire for them and welcomed them with unusual kindness.

I believe of the many words that could be used to describe Jesus by those who spent time him, kindness would be near the top of that list.

In this session of Selah Project, I share a story where a simple act of kindness made all the difference ... for both of us.

Discouragement: a loss of confidence or enthusiasm. Something that you feel when you've had things happen that caused a dispiritedness.

It happened to me in March. Let's think about this. Did Jesus ever feel dispirited? What did Paul say about it? It surprised me.

I review some tips on what to do from a blog post by Frank Viola.

We all get discouraged and in those times the feeling of giving up is heavy. 

But let's be encouraged by the words of Jesus and do not be discouraged ... He is there.

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In this episode I talk with Pete Christianson about the running of his first marathon … more importantly the t-shirt he wore with the message printed boldly DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE. Listen as he shares his testimony, the results of the race, and why that shirt. (And my opinion how the sandwich was part of the path to finding a church!)

Take aways:

Sometimes we just have to hang-on to finish those things we start and that usually requires help from others.

When you are feeling emptyness or unsatisfication because of the vanities of life, that is the time to look to Him. 

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Remember, the Lord will place great plans on your heart (and best of all), give you the power to see them through. Philippians 2:13.

It was January 7, 2014, that I published the very first episode of the Project.

Join me today as I celebrate the "birth" of the Selah Project one year ago today.

I'll share an email chat I had with a person close to me that led to how I decided on the name.

I'll review some of the most listened to episodes and share some thoughts on the direction for the coming year.

Help me name my weekly THINK ABOUT THIS email. As mentioned in this session, I would like to share all the other sources I tend to see and read between episodes. I would like to email you, the listener, no more than once a week, these sources. Think of it as my Top 10 list of things to think about. I beleive it will help create conversations and connect us better. AND, increase our drawing close to Jesus.

If you would like to receive this eamil, just drop me a note at one of the following. And also contact me if ou would like to give feedback or share a testimony.

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Email: phil958[AT]gmail[dot]com

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Thanks for listening and sharing this one year anniversary with me.