Brilliant Gaze

Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “I’m coming to your house today.” And as Zacchaeus welcomes Jesus into his home and into his heart, Jesus says, “Salvation has come to this house today.” It’s an amazing story, but in many ways it is also a story of hospitality and the story of Christmas. What does it really mean that God is with us? Listen as we talk about this very question.

Episode 4-24

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Are we really called to show hospitality and compassion to everyone? Even to the outsiders? Aren’t there enough needs at home to keep us busy? Even Jesus seemed to call the Canaanite Woman a “dog” because she wasn’t part of the House of Israel. What is going on here?

Episode 4-23

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Angels are described as “messengers from God”. If when entertaining strangers we are sometimes entertaining angels unaware, what if in doing so we are also receiving a special message from God? And if so, how would we look at these encounters differently? Let’s talk about that. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Episode 4-22

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When Jesus says to those He is welcoming into the Kingdom, “I was a stranger and you invited me in,” they were confused. “When did we do that?” they asked. The Lord’s answer might surprise you. We are called to live invitational lives.

Episode 4-21

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Despite the fact that scripture lifts up the idea of Biblical hospitality as one of the most important characteristics of righteous people, many of us live in cultures that have long since forgotten its importance. Let’s talk about why that matters.

Episode 4-20

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How can those of us who would rather not live the consumeristic, covetous lives that our society seems to demand learn the secret to contentment? Lives of gratitude and generosity are essential for those who would experience the abundant life.

Episode 4-19

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When Jesus says our lives will be blessed when we are persecuted because of righteousness and His name, it gives many of us pause. But the unfolding Kingdom that Jesus is ushering in requires faithfulness and commitment even in the face of persecution. Fortunately, Jesus leads us and shows us the way.

Episode 4-17

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Join us as recently retired Pastor Joe MacLaren discusses decades of faithful leadership in the local church, what makes for fruitfulness, and the things that bring forth peace in life and ministry.

Episode 4-16

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Listen as cross-cultural witness Beth Tatum discusses joining Jesus in His mission in Costa Rica, and the lessons she and her family have learned after almost 15 years of faithful service and perseverance.

Episode 4-18

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What would the world look like if we set down our perpetual pursuit of power and control, and in its place began to pursue the things that make for peace? Perhaps the pursuit of God’s shalom is the very heart of what it means to be children of God.

Episode 4-15

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