Welcome to the community where we explore how Jesus is our light, and we are here to spur each other on to love God and others right where we live. We are called to shine. Come join the community on Instagram @called_toshine, we would love to see you there! -- A ministry of NBS2GO (Neighbor Bible Studies 2GO/ www.nbs2go.com) and Cru.
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Shining God's Love To The Military: Extending Community With Guest Beth Runkle Christmas Part 4
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Picture this; You're a military family in a new town, once again, and the holiday season is quickly approaching. The emotional toll is heavy, but as Beth Runkle has experienced firsthand, there's a glimmer of hope that can be found in faith and community. Join us, as our special guest, Beth Runkle of Cru Military, gives insight, wisdom, and practic…
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Pointing People to Jesus This Christmas: Becoming the Star of Bethlehem Part 3
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How can we be a ray of hope, light and joy to others this Christmas? By pointing them to Jesus- through gifts of service, prayer, words, and the gift of our presence. And if you are giving a tangible gift, consider a spiritually sensitive present that points to the meaning of Christmas. We retrace the steps of the first Christmas, looking at Zachar…
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Setting Apart Family Time Through Traditions And Rhythms: Being About The People Christmas Part 2
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Join us on the journey back to the first Christmas, where we saw in Episode 7, Savoring The Savior Christmas Part 1 that it was all about a baby that was worthy to be worshipped. In this episode we will see that it was also about a family, and not just any family, it could have been today’s dysfunctional family— an unwed teenager who finds out she …
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Savoring the Savior: Celebrating Jesus Throughout the Season Christmas Part 1
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Feeling overwhelmed or weary by the holiday season? What if we told you that there is a way to find simplicity and truly savor the Savior amidst the Christmas chaos? When we went back to the first Christmas, we saw that it centered around three things: a family, a message, and a Savior. What if we embrace those things this Christmas to make our sea…
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Lighting Up With Gratitude: Cultivating a Heart of Thanksgiving
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Do you remember the juice cups, that you stick the straw in? What happens every time you poke that straw through the plastic? Juice spills out! In life, the same holds true: what is inside of you will come out once poked. What would spill out of you: sourness or sweetness, grumbling or gratitude, light or death? Today we are delighted to have Jessi…
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Stars Shine Brightest in a Cluster: Using Your Giftings Complementary With Others
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In our solar system, The Milky Way, there are 1000’s of star clusters. A cluster makes an impact because alone each star may not stand out but together they make a powerful light image. Clusters are powerful because there is synergy where the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts: synergistic symphony— where synergistic parts work t…
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Shining Through the Darkness: The Power of Being a Light In Hard Times
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Have you experienced one of those dark nights when you can’t see anything around you, but you look up and see one star that sparkles and gives light? It shines brighter surrounded by the darkest night. During hard seasons, sometimes we need help to navigate the future, a life preserver thrown to us to survive, or maybe a friend to sit with us as we…
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Stars Shine Brightest That Are Closest: Taking Advantage of the Opportunity Knocking This Fall
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Are you ready to light up your neighborhood with the love of Jesus this fall season? We promise you this episode is the perfect guide to embrace this time of the year as an opportunity to shower God's love and mercy on those around us. From using the occasion of Halloween to exhibit generosity, even if it scares you, to finding creative ways to fos…
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Shining Luminously: The Power of The Holy Spirit Within Us
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Debbie McGoldrick, our incredible guest, takes us on a journey of luminosity and faith in this inspiring episode. From the moment she opened her bedroom window, at age 9, to invite her neighbors to hear stories about Jesus, to now serving full-time with Cru City and founding NBS2GO, her dedication to shining the light of Christ is truly remarkable.…
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A Calling To Shine: Lighting the Way For Others to See Jesus
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What does it mean to be called to shine? Just as Paul challenged the Philippians to shine like stars in the universe — we love the powerful visual to shine and the heritage it comes from. Light is talked about in 200+ passages in the Bible. It begins early in Genesis and continues through Revelation. In the book of John, we see light all through hi…
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Welcome to the community where we know Jesus is our light, and we are here to spur each other on to love God and others right where we live. We are called to shine. The Called to Shine Podcast will launch Season One on October 17th with two episodes and then continue weekly through December 5th. Meet Jesslyn and Pam, your co-hosts, as they explore …
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