We’ve seen many going through horrible losses and suffering due to recent hurricanes. When times like this come, many wonder where God is and begin to turn to Him and ask questions like “Why?”

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We have all been given resources by God… things like money, possessions, job titles, authority, power, certain abilities and talents… even time and relationships and connections… what are we supposed to do with all these resources?

Even when Jesus says “Do not worry”, we can think that this is not realistic because it seems like everyone worries about something. And we can think that we can’t control worrying.

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Often, we come to Jesus, asking for something… but then Jesus diverts our attention to something else. Sometimes, we think something is important, but then Jesus says “No…THIS is what’s important… THIS is what you need to watch out for.”

Okay, quick informal survey… when following directions through Google Maps (or other platform/app), if there is a question/unsure… when it’s time to make a decision, MORE likely to follow Google Maps or more likely to go the way you think is best?

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Let’s read the first verse of our passage today…Luke 11:29. Now at first, read this and think “but they didn’t ask for a sign…” Actually they...

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Are you afraid when it comes to demons? When you read about demons in the Bible, does it make you uncomfortable? Do you worry about demons and what they can do? As we read Luke 11:14-28, we’ll see Jesus interact with a demon, and what those around Him think of demons. But let’s go ahead and answer some common questions we still hear today about dem…

We may talk a lot about God, we may even talk a lot TO God… but how often do we ask God to teach us? We see in Luke 11 where Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. Through this, we receive important teachings from Jesus about prayer.

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Have you ever noticed that when reading the scriptures (or practicing our faith for that matter), that the focus is often on what is right and what is wrong. And there is a place for that. This IS important. But...

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I want to begin with a little exercise/experiment… requires you to speak, or at least would be helpful if you speak. I’ll say something and I want to see if you can guess what comes after it. Ready? “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty (had a great fall).” Next…

Special Message for Our Country

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While one could make a strong argument that our country was founded as a “Christian” nation, one could make a stronger argument that our country was founded as a free nation. And many today, even in our government, are using that freedom to turn away from God. So what do we do as godly citizens?

Recent events within our Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have led us to discussions about roles and titles for women in the church. But we all have roles in the church… and we all should be united in the mission of making disciples.

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Quick review of last week… Talking about our roles in the church, current debate in SBC about roles for women, can women have word “pastor” in job title? Needs to be addressed, but good for all of us to try to better understand all our roles, scriptures tell us what to look for, what’s important… so last week, we began with saying...…

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Hi all, I'm taking a short break from the podcast (join the Facebook group to find out more) but will be adding classic episodes to fill the gap - this one is the most listened to, hope you enjoy.

Next week after worship, I’ll be flying to Indianapolis for annual Southern Baptist Convention. As usual, we will elect officers, commission missionaries and hear reports from our various institutions. This year, there will also be a vote to make a change to the SBC Constitution regarding the criteria for...…

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On Memorial Day, we take time to remember and honor those who gave their lives for us, the people of our country. Would you agree that those who gave their lives would want to see us enjoying our lives? Or do we honor them by living in misery? Sometimes we forget it’s our choice. Which is why some of the greatest teachings in scriptures are REMINDE…

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Even the most obedient disciples can struggle to answer common questions concerning our faith. “Where did the dinosaurs come from?” “How come there is so much evil in the world?” “How can you prove the Bible is the Word of God?” While there are many great proofs for our faith… it’s still a “faith”, a belief… it’s more than a set of facts. In fact, …

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We come to a time in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus no longer expects His disciples to just follow… they are now being called to DO the things they’ve seen Jesus do. And He gives them the power to do it! God still expects His disciples today to do the same things… yes, to go out and preach the word… but to also practice what we preach and demonstra…

We spend a lot of our time in our heads, imagining futures where things go terribly wrong. How can we let go of the future and enjoy the here and now? Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538⁠⁠ Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

We often think that when it comes to God, WE have to be the ones to find Him. But today’s story shows that while we may be looking for God, He’s come to look for us too! And He wants to be found. And He wants to give to those who ask Him for help.

What can you do when your anxiety is completely overwhelming you, maybe its even at the level of a panic attack? Can we use mindfulness to liberate us from our suffering? Yes we can! Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: ⁠https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538⁠ Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

If we believe God created everything and everyone, just by speaking, then is it reasonable to believe that God has ALL THE POWER THERE IS? If so, then we could also assume He doesn’t need our help. But we see in the scriptures when Jesus healed people, He didn’t just speak and heal everyone. He healed individuals. Because those individuals then wen…

Do you have that person in your life, maybe in your family or at work, that you find yourself judging or looking down on? How can we let go of our judgement and be less cynical towards other people? Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538 Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive cont…

A guided meditation for those working in healthcare, as requested by Alice and Bambi. Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My new email address: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shaunmindfulness@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be Calm Be Happy courses…

“He Is Risen!” “He is Risen Indeed!” This is a traditional Christian greeting goes back well over a thousand years, even quite possibly among the first generations of Christ followers. Today, we continue to proclaim this because this is THE foundation of our faith.

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We all know that God loves everyone. But we can often find ourselves trying to add exceptions to God’s love, things like we’ve been seeing in the Gospel of Luke like “Yes, but not those with leprosy… not the tax collectors… not on the Sabbath… not those who hate us…” This week, we see a “sinful woman”, and how a religious man sees her and how God s…

When we’re going through a period of difficult change, what's the perspective that can help us to let go, accept reality and move on? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

How can mindfulness give us the strength and stillness to make decisions in difficult moments? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6TBhQCW0sAZugcJL8…

We believe God loves us, even say “more than you know”… But God loves us differently than we love each other. Believe it or not, Luke 7:18-28 describes God’s love.

Last week in Luke 6, Jesus tells us to “love our enemies”. In Luke 7, we meet one of these “enemies”, a Roman centurion. But this man is more than an enemy… he is a man looking to Jesus for help. Help that we ALL need!

Losing someone you love can be one of the hardest things to recover from - but how can we look at their passing in a way that will help us to accept reality and celebrate who they were - and who they continue to be?Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.co…

We all believe that God loves all people… and we all know that God expects us to love all people. We even know that we are supposed to love our enemies. But do we? Or do we have excuses to Jesus’ clear teaching about loving those who aren’t always so easy to love.

Whats the one change we can make to our everyday lives, the single conscious decision - that will ground us in the present moment and put us on the path of happiness? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305⁠…