In this final episode in our Advent “Make Room” Series, we are focusing on the greatest virtue of all: LOVE.
Jamie Finn, author, advocate, and speaker joins us to discuss her ever evolving definition of love. We explore the sacrificial nature of love, the complexity of love, and what it mean to first receive love from God so we are enabled to truly love others, even when it’s hard.
The conversation culminates in a reminder of the essence of Christmas: God’s sacrificial love for humanity. This is a great episode to listen to as you prepare your heart for Christmas week. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
Jamie's Books
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- Who feels inconvenient for you to love this Christmas season, and how can you ask God to join you in loving them?
- How can you receive love from God this season?
- How will this better prepare you to love others?
- Where do you need to embrace humility?
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As we consider joy during Advent we ask why don't we experience it more here on earth. Our guest this week, Paul Robie, says Christians should be the most joyful people on the planet. We have the Good News to direct our steps and our spirits.
This wrestling with joy is likely why joy is an Advent theme since the beginning of Advent themes. We can collectively consider what it means to hold joy in our lives. We can also encourage each other in the practical ways we can cultivate it. Paul is a lifelong pastor, current church consultant, and mentor to seminary students. Practices of faith and how they form us are what he talks about all day long and we get the benefit of his wisdom in this series.
Whether you are wondering why others aren't more joyful, or wanting to experience joy this Advent and in the new year, this episode is for you.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
-One Thousand Gifts- Ann Voskamp
-Happiness- Randy Alcorn
-Happiness Is a Serious Problem- Dennis Prager
-The Road Less Traveled- Scott Peck
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- How have you separated happiness and holiness?
- Do you agree that Christians should be the happiest people in the world?
- Who or what am I allowing to steal my joy?
- What expectations can you let go of in order to make room to be surprised by joy?
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December is starting to move quickly, who could use some peace right about now? We are in an Advent series and today we are making room for PEACE.
Joining us is pastor, seminary professor, and coach Jim Singleton. In this insightful and compelling interview, Jim helps us explore the concept of peace in a chaotic world, focusing on the need for both external and internal peace.
We dive into the historical context of peace, the impact of digital distractions, and the importance of spiritual practices. Jim highlights the cost of true peace, the concept of holy indifference, and the deeper meaning of SHALOM as peace amidst conflict.
If you want practical steps to access shalom, hear about the role of community in finding peace, and discover the connection between creativity and spiritual well-being, this rich conversation is for you.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
- Joshua 3
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- What distraction are keeping you from following the Ark?
- What high reward are you looking for at a low cost?
- Does your peace feel more like broth or stew?
- Whether you are having broth or stew, where is the connection in your daily practices to that, how does the feeling that you are either eating broth or stew how are your daily practices supporting that or not supporting that?
- How can you use Godly community to encourage and grow the shalom of God in your life?
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Advent is the season anticipating Christmas. This first week of Advent we kick off a four-week series covering the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.
We start this week with hope.
Hope is the anticipation that good can happen. And when we know God is good, we can believe he can make good happen. Hope is also believing Christ will return. This is why we focus in on hope during Advent.
Whether you light an Advent candle on a wreath, read a special devotion, or simply consider the miracle that is God coming as a human baby, we hope you will take a moment to consider what it means to anticipate the coming of Christ. Then and again.
SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW
Krista's Advent EBOOK you can download and use with your friends or family
-Abigail Luxury Travel Advisory
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
- How would you like to celebrate Advent this season?
- What are you hoping for that is out of your control?
- Are you trusting in God's larger plan? If so, how? And if not, why?
- What can you do today to articulate your expectations for the next few weeks to yourself, to God and to a friend? How can you right size those expectations?
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