1. Shepherd like the chief Shepherd. (v.1-4) 2. Humble ourselves under God. (v. 5-7) 3. Resist until God restores. (v. 8-14)

Elaine Smith recently returned from her 3-month sabbatical, which was made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation. She joins Randi to talk about how it went and what she's looking forward to now that she's back at work.By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

1. Godly Suffering is not suprising. (v.12-13) 2. Godly Suffering is not self-satisfying. (v.14-16) 3. Godly Suffering is temporary becasue of Jesus. (v.17-19)

1. We should be motivated by Christ's attitude in death. (v. 1-4) 2. We should be motivated by the coming judgement. (v. 5-6) 3. We should be motivated by the consumation of all things. (v. 7-11)

Bless others even when cursed, because we have been blessed. (v. 8-12) Do good even when suffering, because it is God's will. (v. 13-17) The suffering of Jesus brings us salvation.

1. Adorn yourself in Holiness. (v.1-6) 2. Honor the weak. (v. 7)

Submit to the Government as witnesses to Christ. (v.13-17) Submit even to injustice for Christ. (v.18-20) Submit like Christ. (v.21-25)

This month, we revisit a back-to-school conversation from 3 years ago. Randi and Sara are enjoying the last of summer vacation, but it's still important to check in on scholarship processes at the Foundation. Happy August!By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

1. Be like infants (v. 1-3). 2. Be like stones (v. 4-8). 3. Be like a chosen people (v. 9-10). 4. Be like exiles (v. 11-12).

1. We need disciplined hope. (v.13) 2. Hope leads to Childlike Holiness. (v. 14-16) 3. Hope leads to Reverent fear. (v. 17-21) 4. Hope leads to sincere Love. (v.22-25)

1. Expect to be exiles. (v.1-2)2. Expect to be saved. (v.3-5)3. Expect to be suffer. (v.6-7)4. Expect Jesus. (v. 8-12)

1.Bad Friends always affirm us. 2. Good friends sometimes challenge us.

In this episode, Randi goes solo to talk about the differences between 501c3, 501c4, and PAC organizations - and how or whether they are allowed to publicly discuss politics. In today's climate, there are very important distinctions to understand. And what can we all look forward to in the coming months?…

Our Plans often fail. You cannot mess up God's purpose. Make plans with faith in God's purpose.

1. Don't harm others with reckless speech. 2. Heal others with wise speech. 3. Jesus heals us with a word.

Because we forget, we need tangible and continual reminders of God's miraculous work.

In this June episode of the Good Works Podcast, Randi and Sara are meeting to talk about meetings; how to run them more effectively, cancel them when necessary, and when the meeting could have been an email. Plus there are lots of fun things to look forward to this summer!By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

1. God reverses the enemy's plans (8:1-14) 2. God causes His enemies to fear. (8:15-9:4) 3. God brings justice, not retribution to His enemies. (9:5-19)

1. Identifying with God's people brings deliverance (v.1-4). 2. Being identified as God's enemy brings judgment (v. 5-10). 3. Jesus identifies with His enemies.

1. Trusting God keeps our feet secure (v. 1-2). 2. Even when evil tries to shake us (v. 3). 3. Because we can trust God's justice (v. 4-5).

Based on feedback from grantees and supporting foundation research, some changes are coming to the Community Foundation's annual grant cycle. Tune in as Randi and Sara discuss what's new - and what they love - about supporting Southern Finger Lakes nonprofits each year.By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

Worldly Pride leads to judgement. (6:1-14) Christlike humility leads to blessings (Philippians 2:4-11)

1. Prayer requires wisdom. (v.1-8) 2. God Begins to answer our prayers before we notice. (v.9-14) 3. God Answers our prayers through Jesus, not cunning tactics.

The empire hates God's People (v.1-6) The empire seeks to destroy God's people. (v. 7-15) Jesus loves and seeks to save God's people.

Randi is joined by Karah Sheahan, Office Manager at the Community Foundation, to help put a voice to the name! Karah shares some of her favorite qualities about the work culture and talks about what she's looking forward to in the coming weeks.By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

1. The Empire requires assimilation. (v.1-8) 2. We are tempted to compromise. (v.9-18) 3. Our Sin doesn't nullify God's grace. (v.19-23)

1. The resurrection was physical. (v. 36-43) 2. The resurrection commissions us. (v. 44-49) 3. The resurrection culminates in the ascension. (v. 50-53)

1. Jesus reveals Himself to nobodies. (v.13-24) 2. Jesus reveals Himself in scripture. (v.25-27) 3. Jesus reveals Himself in Communion. (v. 28-35)

1.Seek the Kingdom. (23:50-56) 2.Seek the Living King. (24:1-8) 3.Seek the True Story. (24:9-12)

Follow in Christ's Footsteps. (v.26-31) Accept the Salvation Christ Offers. (v. 32-43) Acknowledge Christ's Divinity. (v. 39-49)

In this meta episode of The Good Works Podcast, Randi and Sara update their podcast audience on some of their favorite other podcasts - including "If All Else Fails" by North Country Public Radio and "Up And Vanished" by Tenderfoot TV.By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

Is Jesus the Son of God? (22:66-71) Is Jesus the King of the Jews? (23:1-12) Is Jesus the Lamb of God? (23:13-25)

1.We can escape temptation through prayer.

1. Christlike greatness comes through service. (v.21-27) 2. Christlike greatness comes through enduring trials. (v. 28-34) 3. Christlike greatness comes through God's Provision. (v.35-38)

Randi talks with Sara about the importance of legal immigration into New York State, especially as jobs become more difficult to fill. They discuss the difference between asylum seekers and "illegal" immigrants. And as always, listen to the end to find out what they're looking forward to this month!By The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes

Communion Reinterprets Passover. (v.1-13) Communion Remembers Christ's Death. (v.19) Communion Recognizes Christ's Presence. (v.19-20) In Communion, we Receive sanctifying grace. (v.14-20) Communion Reenacts the new covenant. (v.20)

1. Keep your head up. (v.25-33) 2. Watch your weight. (v.34-35) 3. Stay Prayerfully awake. (v.36-38)

1. Suffering is an opportunity to bear witness to Jesus. (21:10-18) 2. Suffering is an opportunity to endure with Jesus. (21:19)

2:58 1. Beware the Greater Condemnation. (v.20:45-47) 13:16 2. Give the Greater Gift. (v.21:1-4) 21:08 3.Look to the Greater Temple. (v.21:5-9)

Questions About the Resurrection - Luke 20:27-44Don't ask the wrong Questions about the resurrection andMiss the Resurrection because You missed Jesus

1. Give back to the Government What it is Owed. 2. Give back to God what He is Owed.

Following the Buffalo Bills playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Sara and Randi discuss how sports play a role in community-building. From professional teams to little league and recreation, there are lots of opportunities to connect over athletics. Stay til the end to find out what Sara and Randi are looking forward to in the coming weeks!…

1. Fall Before Jesus in Worship before Jesus falls on you in Judgement.

1. Don't miss Jesus' peace. (v.41-44) 2. Don't misuse Jesus' name for selfish gain. (v.45-48) 3. Don't question Jesus' authority. (v.1-8)

1. Jesus is Lord over time. (v.28-32) 2. Jesus is Lord over all things. (v.33-35) 3. If You do not cry out for your Lord, the rocks will. (v.36-40)

1. Because God Loves us, He is with us. (v.1-2) 2. Because God loves us, He gives Himself up for us. (v.3-4) 3. Because God loves us, He Brings us home. (v. 5-7)

1. We can have joy in the desert. (v.1-4) 2. Because Jesus will restore us. (v. 5-7) 3. And bring everlasting joy. (v.8-10)

1. Jesus brings peace to the world. (v.1-5) 2. Jesus brings peace with God. (v.6-7) 3. Embrace Jesus' peace.

Israel hoped the true king would come. Jesus began to fulfill their hopes. We hope the king will come again.