A word can change the course of a life. This is what happened to the Israelites who grumbled and spread a bad report concerning the promise land that God had already given to them. The very words they spoke condemned them and an entire generation was affected in remaining in the wilderness for 40 years. This episode 50 not only take a look at unbel…

Murmuring, complaining, gossiping are common in some people's daily routine, but it should be avoided at all cost, as it drains the life out of you and those around you. The words we speak do matter, have power and lead to consequences (good or bad). In this episode, we take a look at a particular time in Miriam's life when she complained and paid …

God cannot be worshipped in any way we choose to. When we insist on worshipping Him our way rather than the way that He has established, we deceive ourselves and the outcome is very likely to lead to destruction. This episode helps us learn from the tragic mistakes of men who wanted to worship God their own way, but it also leads us to look at our …

The story started so beautifully, in fact God declared that everything He created was good. Mankind made a life changing choice that has affected generations. As we look back at the journey of some characters that have marked their generations we cannot help but meet a merciful God who is also a covenant God who is leading us towards the ultimate p…

How can I draw near to God? How can I have a fulfilling relationship with Him? How can I radiate His light in this world that is seeped in darkness? Those are the foundational questions we answer in this episode 46, as we examine Moses's experience at the Tent of Meeting, the day he saw a glimpse of God's glory and the time he radiated His light to…

Are you spending a balanced amount of time organizing, planning, strategizing or are you overwhelming absorbed in spending time doing nothing else but that? If nothing else matters but that, an idol is part of your life. What is an idol? An idol is anything or anyone that has more importance in my life thanWhat we tend to dedicate most of our time,…

Around the holiday season a lot of people feel sad, lonely, anxious and it's a big struggle. Not a lot of people are talking about it, but in this bonus episode, Colette shares her own personal struggle with the seasonal depression she's experienced these past few weeks and answers the following questions: What is "Holiday Depression"? (aka. Holida…

Episode 44 reveals commandments that help us realize who we really are and how we should live. The Word of God is a mirror that reveals the real state of our nature and who we can become. Often times, people tend to look at the 10 Commandments that we find in Exodus 20 as a set of rules to live by but it is not about rules or restrictions, it's abo…

Israel left Egypt confidence "ready" for war, but rather than leading them through a short route where they would face the Philistines, He took them through the longest rough, through the desert towards the Red Sea, so they would not face war and seek to return to Egypt. However, when the Egyptian army pursuit them and there was nowhere else for th…

From the fall to today atonement has been very important. The death and blood of innocent animals such as goats, lambs and bulls was observed for many centuries, but those atoning sacrifices were intended to only cover people's sins temporarily. God being an infinite God had a perpetual solution in mind for a perpetual atoning sacrifice. This episo…

This is a bonus episode, very special and different from the usual track of going through the stories of The Bible. It is exclusively dedicated in answering some questions that any friends would discuss over a cup of coffee / tea (or "juice" for Colette). Website: www.colettecorrea.com Music by: Aleksandr Shamaluev…

Moses and Aaron’s plea to Pharaoh to let Israel go out of Egypt has fallen on deaf ears. Consequently, God brought a series of plagues to demonstrate that the so-called “gods of Egypt” are nothing at all, but Pharoah has continued to harden his heart. Will it be at the cost of his own country’s demise? Website: www.colettecorrea.com…

This episode goes over some of the major life changing events in Moses's life. Through his life, we are encouraged to see that our choices in life have consequences, our seasons of waiting are preparation ground for things to come. Moreover, we see how God invites us to align ourselves with His plans so we can accomplish we never could have imagine…

Israel has finally become a fruitful nation as they have have continued to multiply, however, it hasn't been without opposition. In this episode, we are challenged to see that with a divine calling often comes oppression is also present, obedience brings about great reward and God's plans are providential. Website: www.colettecorrea.com…

Hurt, pain, disappointment are inevitable, they are all part of mankind's journey, but it takes wisdom and maturity to realize that even the worst of evil that is committed against us can serve a greater purpose. Episode 38 opens our eyes on 3 important points that can help us get the proper perspective in challenging circumstances so that rather t…

The famine did not just affect Egypt, but nearby countries as well. People who were affect found themselves traveling to Egypt to get some grain. As governor of the land who dealt directly with people who came to get some grain, Joseph never imagined that he would one day recognize some familiar faces in the crowd and that events of the past he had…

It is sometimes very difficult to see light at the end of the tunnel. For Joseph, there was not even a glimmer of hope he would ever get out of that dungeon. The Chief Cupbearer was free and forgot Joseph, but one day however when his expertise was request, everything changed for him, in a blink of an eye. If you are going through a difficult seaso…

We live in a temptation-filled world, but not everything is for grabs. Joseph understood that very well, but even when he stood his ground to do what was right, he was unjustly accused. Episode 35, not look at what kind of man was Joseph, but how we should respond in the face of temptation. Website: www.colettecorrea.com…

Moving to a new place doesn't always fix problems in a family. Jacob moved his family from Shechem to Bethel but problems in the family persisted. Joseph's dreams made matters worst for him, but in this episode there are 3 things we will learn to help us not to make the same mistakes. Website: www.colettecorrea.com…

This episode deals with the tragic assault with Jacob's daughter--Dinah--a sister deeply loved by brothers who are ready to put their lives on the line to bring about justice for the evil that has been committed against her. Many voices are heard, except Dinah's because she never speaks, however, Colette (our podcast host) speaks on her behalf by s…

What can we learn from parched, wilted plants? This episode 32 shows a timely imagery that will call us to re-prioritize our time with God, rather than letting the hustle and bustle of life disconnect us from Him. Website: www.colettecorrea.comBy Colette Correa

Out of obedience, Jacob returned to Canaan, but going through the country of Edom, where is brother lived was inevitable. This episode 31 gives us hope that strained relationships can be repaired when involved parties are willing to humble themselves. Website: www.colettecorrea.comBy Colette Correa

Jacob probably never imagined all that would be awaiting him in Paddan Aram, but those 20 years there would be challenging years. In this episode 30, we see how Jacob builds a family, not just with the one he loves but with other women out of obligation for the sake of following the custom and pleasing wives who want to build a family. In the end, …

Jacob's journey to Paddan Aram started. One night he gets a dream from God confirming that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God reiterates to Jacob the covenant that He had established with his grandfather Abraham and father Isaac. This episode 29 encourages us in many ways, as we look at God's appearance and learn from Jacob's response. …

Deception hurts, but it hurts even more when the deception comes from your own family. This episode 28 reveals the scheming, deception and painful outcome within a family fighting for a blessing. There is surely a lot of mess in families (none are perfect) but we can definitely learn from this story how important it is to treasure truth and seek fo…

We make decisions everyday. As we consider those decisions some of us think rationally about the matter, prayerfully consider and get wise counsel, however, others make rash decisions when they are under duress, when they are hungry, angry, lonely or tired. The latter is dangerous as the consequences of our choices might not be immediately observab…

God remains faithful to His Word and what He promises He fulfills. Isaac's life is a testament of how God's plans cannot be thwarted. His life encourages us to trust God even if like Isaac we have not done anything to deserve His favor. God's plans for us are good, to prosper us and not to harm us but to give us a hope and a future. This episode le…

Do you ever pray? How do you pray? When your prayer is answered, what do you do? If we are honest, we tend to pray general prayers because we either don't believe our prayers will be heard and answered or we pray without any expectation. This episode 25 gives us hope, however; Abraham's trusted servant teaches us how to pray with expectation and ho…

In ancient biblical times, finding a bride was not based on feelings or preference. People did not fall in love and then get married, oftentimes than not, the marriages were arranged within the family and accepted as such. Monogamy, endogamy, polygamy, concubinage, levirate marriages are terms we might not come across very often but as our journey …

How can we know where our devotion lies unless it is tested? Abraham's journey is reaching a peak as God is telling him to do the unimaginable--sacrificing his son Isaac as a burnt offering. Episode 23 teaches how important it is to not only trust and obey God but to lay everything on the altar because God never fails to reward those who trust and …

In life, there is joy and there is pain--an appointed time and a season for everything, but God journeys with us even in the midst of our distress. Abraham, Sarah and Isaac are at a fork in the road with Hagar and Ishmael. Ishmael and Isaac's destinies are traced for them to part. In this episode 22, we are brought to a place of remembering that al…

Abraham's journey of faith continues as God reiterates His covenant and requires all males of his household to be circumcised. While God required male circumcision for Abraham and his descendants as a physical sign of the covenant that was made between Him and Abraham, God desires to circumcise our hearts--the spiritual sign that we have received H…

We all go through different seasons in life and some of those seasons are harder than others. In this episode 20, we encounter a God as "the God who sees". He sees our misery, He sees our distress, He sees our anxieties, He sees our fears ... etc and it is then that He manifests His presence, showing us care as He listens to us and providing us com…

Sometimes we think we are helping God when we in fact mess things up. When we rely on our own wisdom rather than take time to seek God for clarity and direction, to confirm if indeed the idea we have lines up with His plans and purposes, we can make a mess out of things. In this episode 19, in her blind impatience, Sarai takes charge. She makes a c…

Can anyone count the numbers of stars in the sky? The answer is no. It is impossible as counting the number of grains of sand on the face of the earth. Yet, when God had an encounter with Abram, He made Him a great promise a son, descendants who would be as innumerable as the stars in the sky. God sealed His promise through an unconditional covenan…

Episode 17 takes us through the journey of two men who were traveling to a promised land, however, one never made it as he settled for a parched land where he died, while the other by faith journeyed to the place God had intended for him, his family and generations to come. The latter was not only blessed but through his obedience we are blessed to…

Episode 16 takes us back to the place where a group of people who only knew one language were confused by different languages and scattered over all the earth. Colette challenges us to not only understand that God has a plan and purpose for the all the nations but that today we should take time to pray for our own nation so we may live a peaceful a…

In this episode, Colette shares about a man who is given a chance to obey and trust God when he is commissioned to take on a great project that takes 120 years to complete. Moreover, she also challenges us to understand how a God who is love must bring justice and punish evil. At the same time, she contrasts different times in history when people w…

Colette helps us understand the stages of grief so we may understand our the pain we feel when we experience loss. Understanding the stages of grief can not only help you understand what you’re going through (or will go through--if you have not experienced grief yet) but also, help you walk alongside a friend or a family member who is going through…

This mini update is an overview of what happened before Colette's aunt's passing and what happened since then.By Colette Correa

Colette is unable to release any episode during this difficult time of bereavement. Her aunt whom she dearly loved just passed away. Thank you for your patience, understanding and for allowing her to have the space she needs to grieve.By Colette Correa

Episode 14 brings us to a place where we see how sin has marred who were are. We discover who we really are in comparison to what we were originally created to be. In the end, Colette gives us hope through the scriptures by sharing what God has done so we would be reconciled back to himself. Website: www.colettecorrea.com…

Anger is a strong emotion that has its appropriate place when it is controlled, however, more often than not, we struggle with self-control. In this episode 13, we explore (1) what The Bible tells us about anger, (2) how we can deal with anger. Website: www.colettecorrea.comBy Colette Correa

Disobedience should never be taken lightly, in the eyes of God, it is sin. In this episode 12, Adam and Eve are confronted with the consequences of their sins. While they are afraid, ashamed and even blaming others for their actions, we encounter a merciful, compassionate and truthful God who covers their nakedness, protects them from further damag…

This episode 11 explores how temptation is constantly before us---the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life. The devil's tricks have not changed, he tempts us on a daily basis in the same way he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. However, Messiah Jesus who was also tempted in the very same way overcame and so we learn …

In this 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟬 Colette shows us how valuable our lives as well the lives of the babies in their mother’s womb are. Passages of scriptures are used to point us back to God and the good plans and purposes He has predestined for every single one of us. It all starts at conception, where the baby develops in his/her mother's womb—a place where we a…

When God created mankind, He created them (male and female) in His image, in His likeness. What does that all mean? In this episode 9, we find answers in the Scriptures as to how God created mankind and how being 3-in-one is an exact representation of who God is. Website: www.colettecorrea.comBy Colette Correa

The beginning of everything starts in Genesis chapter 1. In this episode 8, we are invited to pause, observe, look around and understand that the universe, the animals, nature and mankind did not appear by mere chance, but were created by a self-existent God who had a specific purpose when He created everything and put mankind in charge to rule and…

On this episode, Colette discusses the parable of the sower to help us see the condition of our hearts. As she exposes the 4 different types of soils that are described in the parable, she provides us 3 foundational spiritual disciplines to help us diligently guard our heart, so we can make room to receive the Word of God and bear fruit. Website: w…

Episode 6 gives us an overview of 8 major covenants that God makes with man. Learning about those covenants helps us understand the story of the Bible in a better and greater way. Ultimately, the greatest blessing of all the covenants is the revelation of a new covenant in which God gives us a new heart and puts a new spirit in us---a free gift tha…