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This half-hour adventure for kids (ages 6-12) follows Lizarardo “Liz” Lacerta and his reptilian friends in the little town of Terrene. In the quest for fun, Liz and his pals often get themselves into trouble! With the help of their parents and other grown-up lizards like Grandpa Anole and Granny Gecko, they wrestle with the challenges and drama of childhood, finding real answers in the Bible. Designed to help children find their own roles in God’s big story, the program is supported by a liv ...
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Today is a daily devotional that helps God's people refresh, refocus and renew their faith through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.
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Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.
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Life can be unexpected, messy, and painful. At some point in your life you will need care on some level, and you will be called to provide care for others who are suffering mentally, spiritually, or physically. Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, daughter of well-loved Pastor Chuck Swindoll and director of Insight for Living’s Reframing Ministries, has an unwavering passion to encourage and equip caregivers and their families with truths and tools that help them live well, regardless of life’s ever-c ...
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HER Podcast is a ministry of On Fire Ministries. Bible Teacher, Pat Domangue teaches and interviews special guests, professional counselors, pastor's wives, and other women in ministry about real life issues from the Bible. We help women find healing and encouragement through the Bible in their real lives today.
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How could your church communicate better? Join hosts Bryan Haley and Jeanette Yates as they discuss tips, strategies, and tools that anyone in church communication can use to enhance their church marketing and communication.
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Welcome to the weekly podcast from New Beginnings Community Church (NBCC). We are a uniquely diverse church—in age and stage, culture and class. We believe that the diversity of our church reflects the truth that God really does love all people. Visit: NBCCbayarea.com
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An Interview with Jaime JamgochianBy Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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Would you take a dare? Liz and the gang face a close call as they take on Skink's dangerous challenge!By ReFrame Ministries
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While they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” — Matthew 26:21The patience and generosity Jesus shows as he prepares for his last supper with his disciples is really awe inspiring. Without anger or malice he tells the truth of what is about to happen. He not only sets a table in front of an enemy but also serves tha…
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Jesus' Parables, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus
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Jesus often taught in parables, simple stories that illustrated a spiritual truth. Some of Jesus’ most famous parables are unique to the Gospel of Luke. In what we call the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus describes for his followers who would be their neighbor and what it means to be a good neighbor. Telling the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax…
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“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” — John 10:11Jesus makes clear that his work is much more than a job to do. He has real skin in the game. He is not playing at caring for the Lord’s sheep until something better comes along. Jesus is the gate that any poacher or corrupting force would have to pass through …
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“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. . . .” — John 10:14When Jesus, the Son of God, came to live and teach among us, he picked up on the imagery of Psalm 23 and told all who would hear, “I am the good shepherd.” Jesus came to us as the Lord God in the flesh, declaring that he was there to shepherd God’s people and lead the…
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You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession. . . . — 1 Peter 2:9Remembering that priests and prophets and kings were anointed as confirmation of their special callings, we need to take our calling as God’s sheep seriously. The apostle Peter points out the high calling that is on our lives as “the people of G…
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You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. — Psalm 8:5Earlier this month (July 2) I mentioned that I wasn’t so sure I liked being compared to a sheep, as in Psalm 23. But even though it’s not very flattering for us to be called sheep, we can be assured that the Lord our shepherd dearly loves and treasur…
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You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. — Psalm 23:5This line in Psalm 23 picks up on an interesting tidbit about the shepherd’s care for his sheep. Shepherds will use oil on a sheep’s head to keep pesky bugs away and to help protect the animal’s skin from the sun.The psalmist David’s phrasing here also points symbolically to anointing as a …
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How To Be A Godly Influence by NBCC PodcastBy NBCC Podcast
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. — Psalm 23:5One of my favorite sights is to see pets and other animals playing in the spring when plants and trees are blossoming and green again. I imagine this is also the case for sheep after a long hike from a well-grazed pasture to a fresh one with lots of lush, green grass.I have re…
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Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4The psalm writer, King David of Israel, provides here a lasting testimony of being comforted by the Lord.Many years after the reign of David, however, destruction came to Israel and Jerusalem. The people fac…
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Liz the dog sitter? Can Liz be dependable when something fun comes up or will he end up in the doghouse?By ReFrame Ministries
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As Christians, we celebrate God’s victory through Jesus Christ in worship every week. But in story after story in Luke, Jesus extends healing and victory to outsiders, individuals who experienced suffering, rejection, and isolation in the Jewish community. Join us as we study the recurring theme of God's victory for us and for all who are marginali…
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Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. . . . — Psalm 23:4As we noted earlier (July 4), Psalm 23 is attributed to King David. In this part of the psalm, David may be recalling not only his own shepherding days but also times when he was pursued by the armies of King Saul, who wanted to kill him. In b…
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He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:3While sheep are not marked in the same way as cattle, they do bear the mark of their owner along with other helpful information that identifies them.The Lord’s sheep also carry the name of their shepherd. We are God’s beloved sheep, and he gives us the best care “for his name’s sak…
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He guides me along the right paths. . . . — Psalm 23:3The shepherd’s main goal for his sheep is soul care. Our souls suffer when we are running quickly and taking life at a pace that is unsustainable. When we try to chart our own course, we often misjudge the best way forward because we are either impatient for good things to happen or scared that …
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He refreshes my soul. — Psalm 23:3There is good profit for the shepherd who takes good care of his sheep. Good care means it is less likely for the sheep to suffer disease or exhaustion. Good care means the sheep will more likely fetch a good price at the market.But that is not the motivation of the Lord our shepherd. The care of our shepherd is dr…
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He leads me beside quiet waters. — Psalm 23:2Water bottles are everywhere these days. Most of us know that our bodies need water and that dehydration can have devastating consequences.A good shepherd knows that the dry air and relentless sun in a desert climate can dry out and weaken sheep quickly. And where might the shepherd find a good source of…
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In this message, Pastor Dan Monroe discusses what it means to be equally yoked in the different types of relationships we encounter in life, including our marriages, dating relationships, friendships, business relationships, friendships and workplaces. We learn why being equally yoked to others who share our faith is important, how being equally yo…
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He makes me lie down in green pastures. . . . — Psalm 23:2It is a busy season as I write this short devotional message. My list of responsibilities has increased lately, and I have less open time than I would like.Sheep have a difficult time pacing themselves as well. They need a guide who can provide them with a life-giving cadence. The psalm writ…
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