Brilliant Gaze

What are the practices and habits that enable us to “fix our eyes on Jesus”? There is a reason that followers of Jesus have followed similar means of grace for 2,000 years. Discover the pathways where God’s grace flows most freely.

Episode 14

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The grace of our Lord is always sweeter when we know how desperately we need it. Join me in looking at the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery and what she experienced when she focused her gaze upon Jesus. Those who have spiritual “pre-existing conditions” can draw hope from this message.

Episode 13

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Special guest Jennie Wheaton talks about finding help in times of need (and other times) through community, spiritual direction and centering prayer. Discover why taking the inward look often works better with the help of Christian community. Listeners are free to contact Jennie at [email protected] for further information about centering prayer and spiritual direction.

Laura Baber’s YouTube channel. Guided prayers can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa--Mx7s7oHHy_ZW0I7Sqvw/videos

Suggested reading: Sacred Breath: 40 Days of Centering Prayer by David Muyskens

Episode 12

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Although King David lived a life filled with contradictions, he was called a man after God’s own heart. Listen as we consider how David’s willingness to take the inward look, with the help of God and others, was the key to the heart he developed and his life-giving relationship with the Lord.

Episode 11

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Pastor Doug tells us a powerful and tragic story of a recent Spirit led encounter, and helps us understand how the grace and glory of God were present and active in the midst of it all. You are never too hurt, too broken, too lonely or too lost to be beyond the reach of a God who loves you and sees your intrinsic value.

Episode 10

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“When I grow up I want to be Barnabas.” Find out why Max believes the life of this often underappreciated disciple epitomizes what it means to be a glory seeker and a grace hunter. Empowered by the Spirit we too can become encouragers, exhorters, and comforters.

Episode 9

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Every follower of Jesus has a place in Jesus’ mission in the world. According to Ephesians 2:10 followers of Jesus were “created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand for us to walk in.” Those of us who join Jesus in His mission will discover that there is power, purpose and provision when we are on mission.

Episode 8

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Even as Isaiah embraces the Grace of God in Jesus Christ, there is one more look remaining. As God asks, “Whom shall I send?”, Isaiah looks around, and sees his place in the Lord’s mission in the world. In living into that mission, Isaiah will discover who he was created to be.

Episode 7

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Discover what it means to be a “COGPOW”: a Child of God/Person of Worth as Max discusses Grace with Pastor Jorge Acevedo. Pastor Jorge is Lead Pastor of Grace Church, a multi-campus faith community in SW Florida. He is also the author of six books, including the recently released “Neighboring” now available at book sellers everywhere. https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Living-Neighboring-Spiritual-Practices/dp/1501877607

Episode 6

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What’s so amazing about grace? The unmerited favor of God’s love is the key to discovering our identity as children of God. As Isaiah is pronounced “clean” by the Lord he accepts that he is who the Lord says he is, an important step toward the abundant life we seek. Discover why it is essential that we focus on God’s grace.

Episode 5

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