Growing Hope Living Faith

S3: E9: Mother's Day

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth look at one of the stories of motherhood in the bible. They look at the story of Hannah, and parlay that into the gospel passage of the lectionary. John is Jesus talking about the fact that He will not leave us alone, but will send an advocate for us if we keep His commands. Hannah is a story of suffering and agony. She is struggling with the reality of not having kids, but it does not end there. Her rival is using this against her. Hannah was faithful in her journey, in her sacrifices, in her prayer. God sees and through Eli, advocates for her. She has a son and gives the son back to God. The blessings keep on coming after that. What a great promise for us, that we are not alone, and we can go to and rely on the Spirit as we walk on this journey. #GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #HolySpirit #Advocate # LoveGodLoveOthers #ObeyTheCommands

S3: E8: The Good Shepherd

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss Psalm 23, realizing that this passage speaks so much into life now. It is a great passage for funerals, but this one really does speak to the fact of life and how God moves and works in all aspects of life. Most theologians think that this passage was written by David later in life, as he looked back on all the ups and downs that life brought. What great perspective he was able to write that has lasted through the test of time. We hope you enjoy this conversation and apply this to life now as you move forward in the direction God desires for you. #GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Psalm23 #LoveGodLoveOthers #Lectionary #TheGoodShepherd

S3: E7: So I Send You

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss this weeks lectionary passage focusing on the John passage. In this passage, Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples after His death. This is the first time this has happened. Jesus ushers in peace to the midst of the chaotic situation. He then breathes the spirit upon them and tells them that He is sending them into the world. One of the disciples was not there though. The others told Thomas, but he found it hard to believe. Jesus did not leave him in the dark though and later showed up and allowed Thomas to experience His presence. This story is so familiar, but we hope you enjoy some of the different angles we took as we pursued truth within. We love you and are praying for you as you listen and continue to experience this Easter Season. #GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #DoubtingThomas #HolySpirit #JesusSendsThemOut #LoveGodLoveOthers

S3: E6: Palm Sunday!

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth are back. We discuss this last weeks event of Palm Sunday, it's importance and why it should make a difference in our lives on a daily basis. Now that we are back, as Seth was dealing with some physical issues, we will hopefully be on a more consistent basis. Palm Sunday is the start of Holy week, the time that we celebrate the entry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus. This happens during Passover, so there are a lot of people from all over celebrating this feast. The people are ready for a strong leader, to come in and over thrown the Roman government, but Jesus comes on a symbol of peace, not a sword. If only they could grasp and understand this importance, but even the disciples struggled to see the significance. We hope you enjoy this conversation and know that you are loved and prayed for as you journey to the cross. #GrowingHopeLivingFaith #LoveGodLoveOthers #HolyWeek #PalmSunday #HeRodeADonkey #TheWayOfPeace

S3: E5: Deep Dive Into The Transfiguration

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth do a deep dive into the transfiguration and all that it entails. There are a lot of different perspectives you can take on it, but this is a great passage to push us into Ash Wednesday and the Lent season. It is hard to believe we are already at Lent, but journey with us as we begin to prep our hearts and mind for the trip to the cross. Immerse yourself in the journey and know that we are excited to take this journey with you. Don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do for you! You are loved!!! #GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #Transfiguration #ListenToJesus #TheSecretKingdom #LoveGodLoveOthers