Empathy - Can You Relate?

Marc & Twala [Dual Witness] - The Songwriter's Project

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/153351/fan_mail/new] The heartbeat of this episode is a songwriter's heart of urgency spilling forth via Pastor Mark's penmanship: salvation is not framed as a distant idea, but as a 'right now' invitation.  Various genre styles keep returning to a consistent fact: GOD calls, rescues, and refuses to condemn, pointing listeners to Jesus as the sole One who “paid the cost” and came to save.  The project is formulated into four categories should listeners choose to skip to their favorite preview section... Songs 1 - 6 are entitled 'Bumpin', slang for a song has an energetic, driving beat. Songs 7 -12 are entitled: 'Smoothin', the vernacular for a song that one can vibe to or take a drive to... think head-noddin' grooves. Songs 13-18 are entitled: 'Reflectin', focusing on our total dependency upon Jesus' ability to rescue us from ourselves. The final group of the double-project, songs 19-24 are entitled: 'Decidin', with the reality that all approach the day that GOD will remove us from time to initiate our eternal journeys. Our prayer with this musical episode of 'Words of Life' is simple: GOD's promises remain, the work is already paid for, and the work GOD initiated within our hearts - GOD will certainly complete.  We pray that this preview version of Marc & Twala's 'DUAL WITNESS' - The Songwriter's Project, ministers to your heart. -Available via worldwide digital retailers, midnight on June 30, 2026. In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.

IMMINENT

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/153351/fan_mail/new] Within this week's broadcast / podcast edition of 'Words of Life'... A stunning realization occurs: three times in Revelation 22, Jesus says the same thing: “I am coming soon.” We must take that repetition seriously, because it sits at the edge of the Bible’s closing words and it refuses to let us treat eternity like a distant idea.  Pastor Mark’s message is titled “Imminent,” and we define it plainly: unavoidable, guaranteed, approaching. If God says it, it is not a vague hope or a religious slogan. It is a certainty that demands a response. By chain referencing Scripture that highlights God’s truthfulness and His power to accomplish what He speaks, this focus points us to where our attention belongs: the cross.  The message explains why “I’m a good person” is not enough, what sin actually does, and why Jesus alone satisfies God’s requirement for salvation. Also addressed is why the Holy Spirit is not an “it,” but a personal Helper who lives in every believer to sanctify, strengthen, and send us to convey to others what God has already said about Jesus.  As always, we are challenged to avoid being hearers (only) of the Word as application thoughts turn into practical next steps: stay ready for Christ’s return, warn those who are oblivious the way Noah’s generation was, and act now rather than waiting for a crisis to force belief.  We close with the ABCs of salvation and a direct invitation to decide where you stand before “soon” becomes “suddenly.” Closing thought: What does “readiness” look like in your life right now? In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.

Priceless - The Proverbs 31 Woman (featuring Twala D. Ingram 'Biblical Thoughts')

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/153351/fan_mail/new] The Proverbs 31 woman is often treated like an impossible standard, but this week's message reframes her as a clear, hope filled picture of a virtuous woman with noble character. Within this edition of the 'Biblical Thoughts' broadcast / podcast, hosted by Twala D. Ingram, Proverbs 31:10–31 is spotlighted to focus on what a godly woman looks like in daily life: trustworthy, steady, productive, and anchored in faith.  The key insight is that her worth is “far above rubies” because she adds value everywhere she goes. This is Christian womanhood rooted in character, not performance, and it speaks to marriage, family life, work ethic, and spiritual maturity. A powerful backdrop to Proverbs 31 is the reminder of who wrote the sayings.  This wisdom proverb is attributed to King Lemuel, shaped by the instruction of his mother. That context matters because it shows a multi generational discipleship model: older women teach younger women, and parents shape future leaders. Before the passage even describes a wife of noble character, the mother calls the future king to integrity and responsibility. The message is simple and challenging: if you want a spouse with godly character, you also pursue godly character. Faith and obedience are not optional extras, they are the foundation. A virtuous woman “brings her husband good, not harm,” and her life consistently enriches the people around her. That enrichment is not flashy. It is built through steady decisions, wise words, and a home shaped by peace instead of chaos. Diligence, generosity, and kindness become a witness at home, at school, and in the community, making “virtue” feel attainable and real. Missionary Lois V. Ingram joins the broadcast and references Abigail (1 Samuel 25) as a vivid example of courageous wisdom. Abigail faces a crisis created by foolish leadership, and she responds without gossip or panic. She takes action, brings provision, speaks with humility, and helps prevent unnecessary bloodshed. The lesson is not that women must fix everything, but that godly wisdom often looks like prayer, discernment, and timely movement. The hosts emphasize intercession for spouses and children and the belief that prayer changes things.  One of the most freeing takeaways is that marriage does not create a Proverbs 31 woman nor does singleness exclude one from becoming. Twala highlights that you can be virtuous as a single woman, a widow, a wife, or a mother, because virtue is rooted in fearing the Lord.  Thus, who are the women in our lives that have greatly impacted us by modeling virtuosity and preparing us for our eternal destinies? We should take the time to thank them because a woman who fears the LORD and impacts others to emulate such wisdom, is truly indeed... priceless. In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.

Tell Them

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/153351/fan_mail/new] In this week's video broadcast of 'Words of Life'... “There is no other name under heaven… by which we must be saved.”  That line from Acts 4 is either offensive or freeing, and we must refuse to treat it like background noise. The sermon opens with Peter and John standing in front of the religious power of their day (The Sanhedrin), facing consequences for one message: Jesus rose after being executed by the religious influencers of their day and Jesus alone still saves. Peter and John's boldness was not personality or hype. It was the Holy Spirit giving ordinary men courage to tell the truth when staying quiet would have been easier.  Also addressed are the ways that many draw back and drift from the gospel message without noticing. When our platforms become mainly psychology, politics, prosperity promises, or “best life” driven, we may still sound spiritual while avoiding the one message that actually rescues: preach / teach Jesus. The sermon focus then turns to John 3:16–18 to show God’s heart behind His exclusivity: real love that gives, real salvation that is offered, and real judgment with eternal consequences for rejecting Him. Along the way we connect Scriptures that clarify the reason that one must approach GOD through Jesus alone, including 1 Timothy 2 on the one mediator, 2 Corinthians 6 on the urgency of now, Isaiah’s declarations that God alone saves, and Hebrews 7 on Jesus as our permanent high priest who intercedes for us.  With a simple invitation prayer and a clear charge: we are challenged to 'tell them' anyway, even when people reject the message or the messenger.  Has anyone ever shared the gospel message with you and if so, when was the last time that you 'told another' about such a critical message, with eternity approaching for all? Song of the Week: 'TELL THEM' MDI. featuring Rohan Dobbs wordsoflifewithpastormark.com In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity. In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.

No Pride Before God

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/153351/fan_mail/new] In this week's 'Words of Life' message in lieu of eternity... Pride doesn’t always 'look like...' arrogance. Sometimes it 'sounds like...'  harmless sentences that starts with “I” and ends with us taking the credit. Within our this week's podcast / broadcast, Pastor walks us through a message that refuses to let ego survive in God’s presence: understand, there will be no pride before God. The sermon opens with David’s public prayer in 1 Chronicles 29:10–13, where David names the truth we forget on our best days and certainly our worst ones: greatness, power, glory, honor, and strength all belong to the Lord. From there we follow a trail of Scriptures that expose pride for what it is. Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 show self-exaltation and corrupted wisdom. Jeremiah 9 confronts boasting in wisdom, strength, and wealth. Proverbs warns that pride fuels strife and that God opposes the proud in heart. Then we bring it home with practical application, including a clear gut-check for the “me, my, and I” language that can creep into our work, our gifting, and even ministry. Finally, the message lands where it must: eternal salvation. Ephesians 2 reminds us that grace is a gift, not a paycheck for our efforts, so nobody gets to boast. 1 Corinthians 1 points our boasting back to the Lord alone, because Jesus is our righteousness and redemption. If you’ve been trying to approach God on your own terms, allow the direct invitation to trust Jesus Christ as the only way, with a simple prayer you can activate today. Feel free to subscribe for each podcast episode or even share this with a friend to engage this week's challenge with you: What part of 'your' life most needs to move from “me”... back to God’s glory (and story) through us? In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.