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Love Is…All About Truth & Justice – Ken Wetmore

It isn’t just Superman who put Truth and Justice together. In 1 Corinthians 13:7, Paul writes that love never rejoices about injustice but instead rejoices when the truth wins. If we are to love like Jesus, we can never be happy--or worse--apathetic when we see injustice. God’s people are to fight for truth and justice in this world, even if it may never fully come about until Jesus returns. 

One of this week's #WholeLifeReflections asked: What does it look like for you to rejoice with Jesus when he wins out? (If you missed the message please make sure you find out Ken’s interpretation and definition of ‘when Jesus wins out’ - use the link below for Speaking of Grace to listen now).

What do you think about rejoicing with Jesus when he wins out? Let us know by using one of the following:

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NEXT WEEK 11/20/21: Love Is…’Faithful, Hopeful, and Enduring’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Not A Grudge Holder – Ken Wetmore

When Jesus told his disciples to forgive others 70 times 7, he wasn’t suggesting we keep a tally board. He was suggesting we are to forgive so much that we can’t keep track of how much we have forgiven. The happiest people are those who are able to let go of the scoreboard and hold onto God’s love...

One of this weeks #WholeLifeReflections asked: What would it look like if you eliminated the phrase, “Yeah, but you . . .”? How difficult would it be to stop rehearsing in your mind hurts from the past? How would it change your life if you did?

What do you think your life would look like and be changed by eliminating 'yeah, but you...'? Let's learn by sharing and learning together by using one of the following:

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NEXT WEEK 11/13/21: Love Is…’All About Truth & Justice’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Not Irritable – Ken Wetmore

Paul concludes 1 Corinthians 13:5 with a declaration that love is not irritable. Not being irritable is next to impossible. Irritation, however, is the seed from which bitterness and rage grow into a plant the crowds love.

One of this week's #WholeLifeReflections asked: What steps do you take to resolve irritability? Are there more steps you need to add?

Let us know how you resolve your irritability and we can all learn and be better together, by using one of the following:

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A HUGE THANK YOU AND SPECIAL THANKS to Antica Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market in Altamonte Springs, for opening your front porch to us to record this episode! Next time you're in the mood for amazing pizza and Italian desserts, visit Antica and let them know that you heard about them from the This Is WholeLife Podcast team! Visit Antica online: https://www.antica-pizzeria.com/

10 ways to deal with irritability:

• OWN IT
• WHAT'S CAUSING IT?
• DEEP BREATHS
• TAKE A BREAK
• EXERCISE
• CHEW GUM
• REFRAME NEGATIVITY
• PRAYER
• BIBLE STUDY
• SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP

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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 11/6/21: Love Is…’Not A Grudge Holder’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Flexible – Ken Wetmore

Love does not demand its own way. In other words, love is flexible. It allows others to exercise freedom. This does not mean there are no consequences. It simply means that true love is an open hand, not a closed hand. Someone once said that you can hold more sand with an open hand than with a hand made into a fist. 

One of this week's #WholeLifeReflections was less a question and more a challenge which read: Take a few minutes each day this week to visualize Jesus' selflessness for you as He willingly went to the cross for you. Let us know how your week of these daily reflections affects your selflessness and flexibility by using one of the following:

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GELATO TUESDAY! Here is the information you need to be sure to get your scoop of Italian Gelato courtesy of Pastor Ken on November the 2nd at Monte Gelato in Altamonte Springs:

• WHEN: 11/2/2021
• WHERE: Monte Gelato - 249 W State Road 436 Ste 1109, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
• WHY: Because we think you are awesome!
• Take a Selfie of yourself listening to This Is WholeLife
• Post the selfie on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and add the hashtag: #WholeLifePodcast
• Meet us at Monte Gelato at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 2, and tell Pastor Ken, Jeff, or Randy the secret phrase that we reveal in this episode (listen and find out!).
• Join us immediately after for a live taping of This Is WholeLife with an ‘Open Mic’ segment for you to be on the podcast and ask your questions!
• Any questions please use the phone number/email above for help!

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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 10/30/21: Love Is…’Not Irritable’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Not Rude – Ken Wetmore

There are a few jerks out there, but for the most part, we aren’t rude until we perceive someone is being rude to us. Paul reminds us that true love isn’t rude even when others are rude to us. Love compels us to ask ourselves, What is the proper way to act in this situation in spite of how the other may be treating me?

There weren’t any #WholeLifeReflections for this week but 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 10/23/21: Love Is…’Flexible’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Not Boastful – Ken Wetmore

Guy Kawasaki, venture capitalist, author, and chief evangelist for Apple, once said, “If you don't toot your own horn, don't complain that there's no music.” Self-confidence carefully mixed with humility is a good thing, but without humility, self-confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, and from there into bragging that promotes one’s self at the expense of others. No wonder Paul put bragging and arrogance in the love-killer column. Find out the path to healthy self-worth without killing love in the process.

There weren’t any #WholeLifeReflections for this week but 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 #WholeLifeReflections 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 10/16/21: Love Is…’Not Rude’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Not Jealous – Ken Wetmore

Jealousy is a love killer.  In North Carolina, an imported plant called Kudzu spreads quickly, destroys all other vegetation, and is difficult to eradicate. Jealousy is a lot like Kudzu. It quickly destroys relationships and, once introduced, is difficult to overcome. This week we’ll explore the cost of jealousy and the solution to eradicating it.

This week one of our #WholeLifeReflections asked was more ‘advice’ than a question but seemed appropriate as our choice for this week: Ask God to help you turn over your jealousy and envy to Him.

How has God helped you with your jealousy or envy? Let us know by voicemail or text (by text you may remain anonymous as there are no contact lists associated with this number), to 407-965-1607, or send it in an email to - [email protected] and we will share by reading your comments or playing your voicemail on next week’s episode.

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NEXT WEEK 10/9/21: Love Is…’Not Arrogant and Doesn’t Brag’ by Ken Wetmore

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Love Is…Patient and Kind – Ken Wetmore

What are you willing to suffer for another person? Patience is defined as being “ able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.” Certainly, this is something we see displayed in Jesus' life. Today, Jesus is asking his family to be patient with family members who make life difficult. The Good News is this is a gift of the Holy Spirit for those who ask.

This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked 4 questions that were thematically significant and so we gave all 4!:

• With whom do you struggle to be patient in your life?
• Without placing the blame on the other person(s), why do you think you are impatient with them?
• How could you be kind to this person(s)?
• Stop and pray for the person(s) you’ve been thinking of, and ask God to help you be patient and kind in your relationship with them.

Did these reflections individually or collectively cause you to stop and pray as in Q4? Let us know by voicemail or text (by text you may remain anonymous as there are no contact lists associated with this number), and we will share by reading your comments or playing your voicemail on next week’s episode.

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NEXT WEEK 10/2/21: Love Is…’Not Jealous’ by Ken Wetmore

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The Messy Middle – John Monday

Instead of giving answers, God places us in complex, messy, fraught relationships and tells us, “Love and trust me as I have loved and trusted you. And love and trust each other.” It’s not for us to help God achieve his goals; it’s our job and privilege to love each other, to hold one another’s hand in the pain, the joy, the confusion... in the mess.

This week one of our #WholeLifeReflections asked: Are you comfortable with believing that some of your personal doctrines might be wrong?

Let us know by voicemail or text (by text you may remain anonymous as there are no contact lists associated with this number), to 407-965-1607 or send it in an email to - [email protected] and we will share by reading your comments or playing your voicemail on next week’s episode.

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NEXT WEEK 9/25/21 - New Series: Love Is…’Patient and Kind’ by Ken Wetmore

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Great Question 4: Does God Cause Pain and Suffering? – Ken Wetmore

Considering, the story of Hagar and Sarah:  In the Genesis version, there is a lot of difficult complexity - for instance, God sends Hagar back into bondage then tells Abraham to listen to Sarah and cast Hagar and Ishmael into the wilderness. Then, Paul does a REALLY horrible retelling of this story in Galatians. He makes a point we all like - that faith trumps the law - but he does it in a way that has resulted in much Inter-religious strife, gender oppression, etc. Why do all of these horrible things seem sanctioned by, or even motivated by, God?

This week one of our #WholeLifeReflections asked: Does everything God does in the Bible have to make sense in order for you to believe that God is good?

Let us know why you attend WholeLife Church by voicemail or text (by text you may remain anonymous as there are no contact lists associated with this number), to 407-965-1607 or send it in an email to - [email protected] and I will share by reading your comments or playing your voicemail on next week’s episode.

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BOOK REFERENCE: ‘Paul Behaving Badly: Was the Apostle a Racist, Chauvinist Jerk?

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Behaving-Badly-Apostle-Chauvinist/dp/0830844724/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OSP6NPKLY643&dchild=1&keywords=paul+behaving+badly&qid=1631687785&s=books&sr=1-1

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NEXT WEEK 9/18/21: ‘The Messy Middle’ by John Monday

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