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Welcome to The Mediation Minute. This podcast explores practical techniques to facilitate successful negotiation and resolution. Hosted by Rebecca Wisbar, mediator and attorney. Contact Rebecca, Akers & Wisbar (225) 767-1003. The Mediation Minute podcast is produced by Catherine O'Brien, Branch Out Programs.
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Can anyone, regardless of their past accept Christ as their Lord and Savior and experience a changed life through the power of the Holy Spirit? The answer is “yes”. In fact, some of the worst sinners turn out to be some of the most passionate saints. One of the greatest transformations in the entire Bible is seen in the life of the apostle Paul.…
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The Biblical account of Peter’s restoration gives the reader one of the clearest pictures of a transformed life.
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The challenge for most people is to move from a system of religion and rituals into a relationship with God who loves them.
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The time between Jesus first appearance after His resurrection and His ascension (His return to Heaven) is forty days. During this forty-day period He appears to many with messages of hope and instruction.
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Jesus' final words on the cross were very calculated, and revealed much about who He was and is and His purpose and mission.
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In the gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry, we read that He had many accusers, as well as admirers. His accusers ranged from surprisingly the religious who maliciously demanded His execution to the political leaders who found no fault in Him, yet still yielded to pressures to execute Him. Jesus’ accusers were blinded by their misplaced expectations,…
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In the gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry, we read that He had many accusers, as well as admirers. Many totally misunderstood Jesus’ mission and purpose and even who He was; including many of His admirers even up to the last events and last words just before He was placed on the cross.
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What happens when it feels like your prayers are hitting a wall?
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When was the last time you prayed? Is it a forgotten conversation in your life?
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The importance of Prayer in our lives.
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Many have speculated and wondered what Heaven will be like: Will it be boring? Will we work? Will we learn? What will be the opportunities in Heaven?
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The Scriptures indicate that everyone who has ever lived will be resurrected and will live for eternity—either in Heaven or Hell.
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In these chapters the scene is in Heaven at the Throne of God. The Throne of God is the central part of the universe.
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How does the Bible describe Heaven? The first question should be, “which phase or juncture of Heaven?”
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The only way to escape the sin, suffering, and hopelessness of this world is to follow Jesus to another—a place of perfection and paradise God calls Heaven.
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Simeon & Anna's faith allowed them to have a special part in the Christmas Story.
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Christmas was made possible through Jesus' Birth
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Over 2000 years later God is still inviting us into the Christmas Story. Joseph’s invitation was made possible by his obedience—he was a willing participant.
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Over 2000 years later, God is Still Inviting Us into the Christmas Story.
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Our church vision for 2024
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It is amazing to think that the transformation God desires for you can replace your shame and guilt with His grace and forgiveness. But it only occurs when you encounter Him.
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When you Encounter Jesus, it Requires you to… Answer Who Jesus is Adjust Who You are
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When you Encounter Jesus, it Requires you to… Answer Who Jesus is Adjust Who You are
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When you encounter Jesus, it requires you to answer Who He is and adjust who you are.
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The helmet and the sword of the soldier were both very important in a first century battle. The helmet protected the abilities of the soldier while the sword enabled the soldier to have victory over their opponent.
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Faith in God is the only protection for those who are vulnerable and under attack from the enemy. Without faith in God, the follower of Jesus does not stand a chance against the enemy. Faith must be placed, developed, and exercised in the Jesus follower to be able to withstand the weaponry (darts) of the enemy.…
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There are two main ideas as it relates to “the shoes of the gospel of peace.” First is the idea of taking the gospel to those who need the gospel of peace; second is the idea of living daily in what the gospel of peace has provided us as follower of Jesus.
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Righteousness is about the prospect of being right and in fellowship with God. Many even in the church have a misunderstanding as to what is means to be righteous or right before God. Matter of fact, how a person views righteousness determines their eternal destination.
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The foundational truth in the Bible is that there is one God, who has revealed truth and one can know Him. However, western culture has rejected God’s truth and has created lies that have produced great deception.
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Someone has said, "The Christian Life is not a playground but a battleground."
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The joy that can be found in giving.
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In a spiritual context, peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of Christ. True peace is not affected by circumstances. It is the opposite of conflict, ungratefulness, and worry. It is the purist path to joy.
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In this text Paul is making a sharp contrast between those who live for this world and those who live for the world to come. It appears that both groups were professing Christians but had vastly different perspectives about how they lived their lives--one group ends in destruction while the other group receives the assurance of Heaven.…
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The pursuit of Christ is the one thing that will bring joy like nothing else.
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Choosing balance and joy in Christ
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Joy comes when teamwork takes place in a local church.
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For growth to take place in a follower of Jesus, it is dependent on both divine sovereignty and human responsibility. This growth is a process of God working in and us working out. Not us working for our salvation—that is God working in us—but us working out our salvation—obediently surrendering and following. This is the path to true joy.…
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Even though Jesus is Lord of all, He is the greatest example of a servant we can follow. And serving others as Jesus is a path to joy.
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We as a church family must be in “koinonia”—which is experiencing the fullest possible partnership and fellowship with God and each other. This requires unity in the vision God has given us and what we believe about Him.
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Is it possible to have joy in suffering? The answer is “yes” if we realize whose we are and what our life is truly about. The life of a follower of Jesus is far from easy, however it is a path to real satisfying joy.
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A follower of Jesus must learn to live above their circumstances; demonstrating to the world that “the hope” within them is greater than any circumstance they may face. Demonstrating this provides an impactful platform for ministry and mission.
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Notice how Paul kept his joy and gives us a great example to follow.
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We all have a fundamental emotional need for joy in our lives, yet many of us do not experience it. Life without joy has proven to be overwhelming, and even oppressive. That being understood, the presence of joy in our lives is not determined by our circumstances but in the person of Jesus Christ. Joy is the unshakable assurance that God is in cont…
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The Christian Life should be identified as a life of giving; however, this is not the case for many. For many it is because they are in financial bondage and do not understand the role finances play in their spiritual lives. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly outlined what it means to live Kingdom Principles--covering almost every area of li…
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The Churches with the greatest impact for the Kingdom of God have many similarities with the great work of Nehemiah:
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What if your Money could talk, what would it say? Money would say, “I am NOT a Toy, I am a Tool.” What is your perspective on money?
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