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Is Our Best like the Limping Sheep???

God doesn’t ask for perfection, but He does ask for honor, and Malachi makes that impossible to ignore. We gather around the table for a raw, practical Bible study in Malachi 1 where the Lord confronts His people for bringing blind, sick, and lame sacrifices, then we hold that mirror up to our own discipleship. We talk about what it means to be a royal priesthood today and why “offering” is bigger than money. Yes, giving matters, but so does worship, attention, preparation, and the way we show up for God when nobody is applauding. We unpack the idea of firstfruits, the Passover lamb without spot or blemish, and how Jesus is God’s best gift to us. That leads to an honest question: are we giving God our best, or are we handing Him whatever energy we have left? We also get into real church-life moments, like coming in late, treating the invitation casually, and disrupting altar time when someone may be under conviction. At the same time, we push back against judgment and remind each other that someone’s best may not look flashy. From the widow’s mites to quiet prayer, God sees what people can’t. If this stirred something in you, take a listen, share it with a friend, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: where do you most need to move from leftovers to firstfruits? I would love your feedback and topic suggestions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211009/fan_mail/new] Ways to Give at https://m3mi.org...Thank you for your seed!  :)

"A Simple Presentation into The Book of ACTS" - Chapter #10, Part 2 - Bro. John "Ernie" Perez

Class is in session as we continue our study with Bro. Ernie into The Book of ACTS, Chapter 10, Part 2.  Get your notebooks, your pens and let's open the Word! An angel tells a Roman centurion that his prayers are remembered in heaven, yet he still needs to hear what he “ought” to do. That tension drives one of the most important moments in the Book of Acts, and we slow down in Acts 10 to see why God chooses to send Peter, not the angel, with the life-changing message Cornelius is missing. We trace the story from Peter’s stay in Joppa at Simon the tanner’s house to the knock at the gate that turns a private vision into a public turning point. Peter obeys the Spirit’s command to go “doubting nothing” even while he’s still sorting out what the vision means, and that becomes a practical lesson on Christian discipleship, prophetic guidance, and walking by faith without demanding every detail up front. Along the way we talk about how God can speak in specifics, how people can do good things while still needing the right response, and why a house full of listeners matters when the gospel is about to expand. When Peter finally enters Cornelius’ home in Caesarea, the moment gets even more personal: Cornelius falls at Peter’s feet, and Peter immediately refuses worship. That one scene opens a needed conversation about humility in ministry, healthy respect versus unhealthy pedestal-building, and why spiritual gifts and titles never replace a believer’s direct relationship with the Holy Spirit. We also connect Acts 10 to real-world evangelism, influence, and relationship building, because most people don’t move from hearing to listening until they’ve seen love, consistency, and Jesus on display in everyday life. If this helped you, subscribe for the next part, share it with a friend who’s studying Acts, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Acts 10 challenges you the most right now? I would love your feedback and topic suggestions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211009/fan_mail/new] Ways to Give at https://m3mi.org...Thank you for your seed!  :)

LIVE Q&A Discussion with Bro. John "Ernie" Perez, Sis. Patti Perez , Sis. Di & our Awesome Listeners!!!

Some questions refuse to stay theoretical. Do we become angels when we die? Why do so many people claim “Christian” while their lives never change? How do you actually pray when you feel nothing and still believe God is listening? We go live for a Q&A with Brother Ernie and Sister Patty, and the conversation turns into a clear, Scripture-first path for anyone who wants real Christian discipleship instead of religious slogans.  We start by celebrating our ministry community and the everyday work of loving people through prayer, outreach, and practical help. Then we tackle the “wings and angels” myth and use it to point back to what the Bible truly says about identity in Christ. From there, we dig into the hard reality that starting the walk is not the same as finishing it. Jesus calls us to endure, to repent, and to carry the name “Christian” with integrity and visible fruit, not as a cultural label or a Sunday-only habit.  The biggest moment centers on the Holy Ghost. We walk through Acts 2:38, explain why the promise is for everyone God calls, and share honest stories of how the Spirit meets people who come with a repentant heart. We also talk about how to pray: praise, confession, gratitude, and the discipline of listening, not treating God like a wish list. Finally, we answer what people mean by “the days of Noah,” and we close with a simple invitation to respond to Jesus, seek truth, and let God lead you into a real relationship with Him.  If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who’s searching, and leave a review so more people can find these Bible-based answers. What question do you want us to take next? I would love your feedback and topic suggestions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211009/fan_mail/new] Ways to Give at https://m3mi.org...Thank you for your seed!  :)

"A Simple Presentation into The Book of ACTS" - Chapter #10, Part 1 - Bro. John "Ernie" Perez

We continue our "class" led by Bro. Ernie Perez!  Get your notebooks, pens and the Word ready! Heaven doesn’t ignore a hungry heart and Acts 10 proves it. We sit around the table and walk through Acts chapter 10 part one, starting with Cornelius, a Roman centurion in Caesarea whose prayers and generous giving rise “as a memorial before God.” That single line challenges how we think about prayer, faithfulness, and what God notices when nobody is clapping for it. From there, we dig into why the angel tells Cornelius to send for Peter instead of preaching the gospel directly. It turns into a blunt, freeing reminder: God gives human beings the privilege of carrying the message of repentance, forgiveness, and salvation in Jesus Christ. We also share a personal obedience story about signing orders to Vietnam and how God used that step to provide the right spiritual influence and teach what it means to truly hear from God through Scripture and prayer. Then we shift to Peter on the rooftop in Joppa, hungry and waiting on lunch, when God interrupts with a trance and a sheet lowered from heaven. Peter’s response “Not so, Lord” is honest, funny, and way too familiar, and the correction lands hard: “What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.” We connect that moment to discipleship, repentance, integrity, and the mercy of God that cleanses and keeps shaping us even after we mess up. We also tease a future conversation sparked by questions about salvation and what “once saved, always saved” really means. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, watch the video on YouTube, and then share it with someone who needs hope and a nudge toward obedience. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what part of Acts 10 challenged you most. I would love your feedback and topic suggestions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211009/fan_mail/new] Ways to Give at https://m3mi.org...Thank you for your seed!  :)

POWERFUL!!! The Gospel of St. John - Chapter 1, Part 2 - Bro. John "Ernie" Perez

This is one of the most Powerful podcast we have ever done!!!  We continue our class on The Gospel of St. John with Bro. Ernie Perez.  Get your Notebooks and get ready! Light shows up on page one of the Bible and John says that Light has a name. We sit around the table and work through John 1:6-12, tracing how John the Baptist is sent to testify, not to build his own platform, but to point hearts toward Jesus Christ. The deeper we go, the clearer it gets: the Word who was with God and was God is the life that becomes the light of humanity, and the darkness still cannot overcome him. We connect the Gospel of John to Genesis, 2 Corinthians, 1 Peter, Psalms, Acts, and the words of Jesus himself to build a full picture of biblical truth. We talk about Israel’s covenant story and why rejection of the Messiah was both tragic and revealing. Then we bring it home with a warning that feels uncomfortably modern: it’s easy to paint a version of Jesus from our own wishes instead of submitting to the Jesus of Scripture, the God we need rather than the God we want. The conversation turns practical when we unpack “believe on his name.” We push back on faith that stops at a moment or a slogan and doesn’t produce repentance, obedience, or real fruit. We walk through discipleship texts like Luke 14 and John 14:15, and we talk about why taking up the cross changes what doors we can walk through. We close with reflections on daily repentance, Romans 8 hope, and a powerful testimony about the unseen impact of prayer. If this challenged you, help someone else hear it. Subscribe, share the link, and leave a review, then tell us what line or Scripture hit you the hardest. I would love your feedback and topic suggestions! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211009/fan_mail/new] Ways to Give at https://m3mi.org...Thank you for your seed!  :)