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Love At Work:  Boxing God by Ken Wetmore

We use boxes to contain and hold things. Idols are a form of a box. They are used to create limits for what they represent. God asks us not to worship idols because false idols lead us away from God, and even idols that represent God lead us to place limits on who God is.

One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  Is your understanding of who God is different today than it was 10 years ago? How? If it's not different, do you feel like your relationship is growing?

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BOOKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Leadership and Self Desception: Getting Out of the Box - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/book1
• The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/book2

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 4/9/22:  ARISE to Love At Work: What Are You Saying? - Ken Wetmore

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Arise to Doubt and Discover Trust (Church Retreat 2022) - Dr. Peter Enns

Our speaker for this year, Dr. Peter Enns, shared a message of “Arising to Doubt and Discovering Trust.” Peter teaches Biblical Studies at Eastern University, loves the Bible, and enjoys telling stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the ancient, weird, and sometimes bizarre stories found there.

BIO

Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA). He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University.  Enns speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is also the host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People, blogs at peteenns.com, and has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty, The Bible Tells Me So, and most recently How the Bible Actually Works.Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan.

Listen to ‘The Bible for Normal People’: https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/the-bible-for-normal-people or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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NEXT WEEK 4/2/22:  Arise to Love At Work -Boxing God by Ken Wetmore

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Love At Work:  Only One Savior - Ken Wetmore

God is not being selfish by asking us to have only one God in our life. It is for our own protection. Anything else we make a god will only let us down and leave us unfulfilled. There is only one Savior and his name is Jesus.

 One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  How have other gods let you down?

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3/26/22 STREAMING:  WholeLife Church will not be streaming from Camp Kulaqua but there will be pre-recorded streaming content as usual on Saturday morning - www.wholelife.church/live

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 3/26/22:  Arise to Doubt and Discover Trust by Peter Enns - Church Retreat Edition!

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The Law Is Love At Work - Ken Wetmore

God prefaces the 10 commandments by reminding God’s people of who rescued them from slavery. The 10 commandments are meant as a pathway to freedom and true love. They are what pure love looks like in action. The law is Love At Work.

One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  Do you believe God has forgiven you for ALL your sins? Are there any sins in your life that you won’t release to God’s grace and transformation?

What do you think?  We would love to hear your thoughts and comments!  Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 3/19/22:  Love At Work:  Only One Savior by Ken Wetmore

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No Barriers - Special Guests Carla Monnier & Heather Magray

The WholeLife Church is a group of people committed to being a "church without walls, fully engaged in serving the people of our community." This is our Vision. In our Mission to "love people into a lifelong friendship with God," it is important to understand what this means and how WLC most authentically provides equal access in all areas of church life and ministry.

 We did not have #WholeLifeReflections for this week:

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As referenced in this week’s message you can find our 9 part series on love called ‘Love Is…’ in this collection:  https://player.captivate.fm/collection/49134e95-ac90-4ad1-90fa-c60d05372ec3

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 3/12/22:  NEW SERIES!  Love at Work by Ken Wetmore

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God Knows What He’s Doing - Special Guest Dana Edmond

Considering the resurrection of Lazarus, even on those days when it is completely unclear and indecipherable what God is doing in our lives and in our world, HE knows what He is doing. God has a plan, and our job is to simply trust Him and His plan.

We did not have #WholeLifeReflections this week.

We would love to hear your story!  Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 3/5/22:  No Barriers by Special Guests Heather Magray & Carla Monnier

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ARISE to Old Testament Societal Justice

Both the Old and New Testaments share a message that call for God’s people to care for the most vulnerable in our world. However, in some Christian circles today, the message of social justice is considered harmful. As those created in the image of God, how do we best ARISE as reflectors of our Creator when it comes to the issue of societal justice? 

Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:

One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  There is too much oppression and pain in the world for one person to tackle it all. In what one area do you hear God calling you to ARISE and make a difference?

How and where is God calling you to ARISE?  We would love to hear your story!  Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 2/26/22:  God Knows What He’s Doing by Special Guest Dana Edmond

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ARISE to Old Testament Spiritual Justice

The Old Testament points toward the arrival of God on earth through the birth of Jesus. Jesus’ purpose was to illuminate the true character of God, and his life clearly taught that mercy, plus justice, equal righteousness. One cannot be a true follower of Jesus and not ARISE to the concern for justice and mercy.

One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  If a large part of believing God and being obedient to God means being kind, fair, and equitable to others, how are you doing at believing and being obedient?

That’s a tough one!  How are you doing at believing and being obedient under that definition?  We would love to hear your story!  Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 2/19/22:  ARISE to Old Testament Societal Justice by Ken Wetmore

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Threatened By Love – Bernie Anderson

Jesus spoke in the synagogue and by the end of his message about love and justice for the marginalized, he was almost thrown off a cliff! Seems odd, but God’s love is threatening whenever we decide we’re the exclusive recipients of it. For followers of Christ, we stand with Jesus and His threatening love. We stand with the marginalized, poor, and broken. Whatever violence comes, we do as Jesus did and continue to “walk through the crowd” and go on our way. 

One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  What false narratives have you bought into that have affected your perspective of yourself? of those around you?

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Our Episodes on Racism (Share this Link!):  https://player.captivate.fm/collection/528d4f43-78cd-4c72-a767-91e759498e81

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Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

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NEXT WEEK 2/12/22:  ARISE to Spiritual Justice by Ken Wetmore

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ARISE With God's Spirit – Ken Wetmore

When Jesus returned to heaven, he left us with a Comforter, a Holy Guide, to help us bring God’s Kingdom to our world. Our future is bright because of the promises we have been given of unconditional love and undeserved grace. Let us ARISE, and move into 2022 confident in the mission Jesus has called us to accomplish. (John 14:29-31)

One of our #WholeLifeReflections this week asked:  When the world looks at you, do they see someone whose obedience demonstrates their love for God?

Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:

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SUBSCRIBE NOW to our weekly podcast Speaking of Grace to listen to the message this podcast was based on - https://speaking-of-grace.captivate.fm/listen. Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes’ for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend’s sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.  

Thank you for listening!  Our show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and anywhere you listen to podcasts!  If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it on social media at the following links and while you’re there, say ‘hello’!  

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NEXT WEEK 2/5/22:  ’’Threatened By Love’ by Bernie Anderson

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