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Leah Wilkes

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To those who are in need of strength, encouragement, water and nourishment. For those who want and need to grow. It is for the thirsty plant, and the sun-beaten sapling, for those who yearn to be an “oak of righteousness“ in the Garden of God’s schemes.
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By God's grace, we long to become "oaks of righteousness," growing roots deep in God's Word, bearing fruit of God-centered holiness and worship, and branching out with Gospel-centered witness and service to State College, Penn State, Central Pennsylvania, and the world.
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Using our voice God gave us to give strength and encouragement to the daughters of the Most High. May we find ourselves equipped and empowered. “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” Isaiah 61:3 NLT
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Pulpit Cafe

Jin Cho, Sandy Richter

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Two friends sit down over a cup of coffee (or tea!) and have an honest conversation about a Bible text that's given to them by the Lectionary. We approach these passages as preachers, but this conversation is for all thoughtful Christians who desire a safe, thoughtful, conversational space to consider God's beautiful words of life! Your hosts are Jin Cho and Sandy Richter, who are Anglican priests. Jin is out in Irvine, California complaining about the cold when it dips below 60, and works w ...
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"But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: 'The Lord knows those who are his,' and, 'Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.' • 2 Timothy 2:19 "You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like ba…
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Send us a Text Message. Who doesn't deal with discontent and comparison? Join me in this episode as we unpack the very real temptation to be bitter, frustrated, and discontent. Life hurts, and sometimes it's hard to see how God is really "good" when everything is falling apart. In today's episode we learn Paul's "secret" to being content "in all th…
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We have the opportunity to reflect and reciprocate the hospitality of our Creator by making intentional arrangements to meet with Him ... a few thoughts from the start of a study on the lifestyle of the levitical priesthood. Referenced Scriptures: Exodus chapters 20-31 ~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~…
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Send us a Text Message. There is an explosive life that God intends to flow through you to our arid and weary world. This breath brought life to Adam and transformed a valley of dry bones into an army. The effectiveness of your life isn't dictated by who you are; it is dictated by whether you allow the Holy Spirit to move through you in life giving…
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"Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our…
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How will we spend our redeemed time and restored energy? If we can't be bothered to engage with God and in scripture unless it's a production, we need to repent and get our life together, lol. The Word of God does not need to be enhanced by visual expression, or made more entertaining. We adorn the Gospel by living it and abiding in Christ. As long…
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God is never unfaithful, but I have often been impatient and unthankful ... thoughts on delight in God as a permanent heart posture and a necessary component of endurance; the faithfulness of God to continually transform us into enduring oaks of righteousness. Recommended Reading :: Ecclesiastes, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Peter 1:3-10, 1 Peter 1:6, 1 …
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Imagine an environment where everyone willingly gives God their whole hearts and undivided attention. God's original design, which was restored and reiterated in Jesus' sacrifice is that He would have a people who have no consciousness of sin. Through Jesus, we now have the great privilege of worshiping Him whole-heartedly in spirit and in truth. «…
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...some thoughts on the sufficiency of God and His Word to sustain us ... the passages that inspired My God Will Hear Me :: Psalm 73, Micah 7:7-8 {Lyrics} HARD IS RELATIVE SOME THINGS YOU'D DREAD TO LIVE AGAIN BUT AS FOR ME EVEN A FAILING HEART IS NOT WEAK BOXING TO BELIEVE IN MORE THAN CARROTS ROPED ON STRINGS I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME I KNOW MY …
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Some thoughts on honor as generational blessing and protection. Where there is honor, there is also humility and where there is humility there is love and there is compassion; so rather than wanting to be right as our first priority, we will want to see others do well. We will want to see them prosper and be in good health even as their souls prosp…
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Thoughts on the glories and messiness and awkwardness of spring; learning to discern our personal seasons. The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to declare th…
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Walking through the lyrics of a passover song. Thoughts on commemorating holy days in ways that don't conform to this world. Myrrh & Aloe :: DARKNESS SPILLED LIKE INK, THEY SAY BLOOD SOAKED THE EARTH AND IT SHOOK AND ROCKS CAVED HOLINESS HUNG ON MOCKED DISPLAY IF THEY’D HAVE KNOWN, HE WOULDN’T STAY THAT WAY WORD OF GOD MADE FLESH AND NAMED COME TO …
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... really just a promo of already-released content. Episode 30: at Dusk opens with the glorious context that was my life at the start of 2020 when this song was written. You can also take a look at this OG Youtube video for the original song share + story. To stream the album in its entirety for free, click here, or search for it on your preferred…
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… a little more insight into the trials of various kinds that became the backdrop of ‘at Dusk;’ thoughts on the glory of physically, literally walking with God :-) Love Offerings for guitar repair: Venmo at Dusk • Rebekkah The Band THIS SKY, THIS DUST THESE COLORS AT DUSK - A MEMORY OF TRUST UNBROKEN BY US FROM WHEN YOU USED TO WALK WITH US AND YOU…
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" … what sort of people out {we} to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming Day of The Lord …" a chat through the lyrics of track No. 6 on my recently released album, at Dusk. The album is now available for streaming and downloads alongside my debut EP on all major platforms!! Unhurried Love • Rebekkah The Band W…
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The lyric story and scriptures that inspired track No. 5 on my upcoming release, 'at Dusk' :: a scripture-inspired song-prayer ... for the wisdom to know when to press in and when to pivot, and for the faith that whole-hearted endurance requires. Number of Days • Rebekkah The Band WHO COULD IMAGINE THAT YOU WOULD SLIP ON SKIN, COME HERE AS A HUMAN …
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... scripture songs as the thoughts of God; the verses that inspired track No. 4 on my upcoming album, ‘at Dusk,’. So stoked to share the music with you all on February 29!! Alleluia, Elohim • Rebekkah The Band ALLELUIA, ELOHIM! YOUR GATHERED PEOPLE FREELY SING SIFT OUR NATIONS, TEST OUR KINGS RULE IN THE MIDST OF YOUR ENEMIES WE HAVE NOT COME TO W…
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Once upon my twenties, 92 years worth of timely and encouraging wisdom met with me at the base of a big rock in Berkeley. This weekend on the podcast, I’m sharing the experience that inspired track No. 3 on my upcoming album, ‘at Dusk,’ which releases Feb 29!! Like Math (Butterfly Wings) Rebekkah The Band YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES IF YOU DON'T WRE…
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** Correction** Psalm 92 says: “there is no unrighteousness in Him." {I mis-spoke when reading the verse.} The song story for track #2 on my upcoming album, at Dusk, which will be released February 29, 2024 :: {more} thoughts on time and the end of all things being at hand from a Christian-bookstore lady who grew up in the sensationalized 90s. BE B…
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A survey of the scriptural and contemplative landscape that inspired Rebekkah The Band's upcoming release, at Dusk; and a deep dive into the lyrics of the first track on the album: The Priesthood {Rebekkah The Band} ON THE GLORIOUS SPLENDOR OF YOUR MAJESTY I WILL FIX MY GAZE AND ON THE WONDROUS MYSTERIES OF YOUR LOVE AND GRACE I WILL MEDITATE YOU A…
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A vague and meandering half-history of Rebekkah The Band and her logo, caffeinated by 28 ounces of seasonal Ube latte from my friendly, neighborhood unionized coffee shop, and featuring a made-for-Youtube ‘What’s In My Bag’ segment. I do plan to be a lot more focused on the upcoming episodes of this mini-series that is the song stories for my new a…
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Suffering teaches us not to lean on our own understanding if we will let it. As light, we are called to illuminate darkness; as children of God we are called to walk in love; but we can't just waltz all willy-nilly into darkness wearing nothing but good vibes and pajamas. We must be strong in spirit, with overflowing oil in our lamp, and wearing th…
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Each time I choose perfection in the love of God over pettiness, I am participating in the promise of Habakkuk 2:14: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humb…
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Some thoughts on the glories of nuance and the importance of not leaning on our own understanding; Sabbath as surrender and an avenue of restored delight in, and reverence of the personhood of God. Mentioned (Unsponsored) Resources: The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis The Knowledge of The Holy, A. W. Tozer Seven Longings of The Human Heart, Mike Bickle…
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