Explore the journey of faith that balances prayer with action, using Nehemiah as a powerful example. Discover how personal stories of grief unite the church community, emphasizing the importance of support during trying times. Learn about the necessity of practical steps alongside spiritual guidance to fulfill one's purpose. Enjoy a humorous take on faith in action, highlighting the importance of forgiveness and relationship restoration. Plus, find joy in welcoming new believers and resources to support their growth.
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Time to Pray and Move
There is a time to pray and a time to act in our Christian walk.
Trust God but also step on the gas when it’s time to move.
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Church as One Body
The church is like a body where all parts feel each other's pain and joy.
Helping those who hurt is essential because we are interconnected as the body of Christ.
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Helping Others Through Grief
Greg Laurie became a source of comfort for grieving parents after losing his own child.
He uses his personal pain to help others navigate their suffering and find hope again.
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The Bible is a comprehensive collection of texts that include historical accounts, prophetic messages, wisdom literature, gospel accounts, letters, and apocalyptic writings. The Old Testament, which includes the Torah (Pentateuch), Neviʾim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings), narrates the history and faith of the Israelites. The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. It includes the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, and the Book of Revelation[4][5][3].
Cold-Case Christianity
J. Warner Wallace
In *Cold-Case Christianity*, J. Warner Wallace uses his experience as a homicide detective to investigate the claims of the Gospels. He applies ten common rules of evidence to determine the historical reliability of the Bible, the role of evidence in Christian faith, and why the gospel eyewitness accounts demonstrate the historicity of Jesus. The book includes updated content, new illustrations, and an afterword addressing questions about the New Testament's reliability. It is designed for both spiritual seekers and Christians looking to articulate the case for Jesus and the Bible's validity.
Nehemiah
Gene A. Getz
The Book of Nehemiah continues the story of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, focusing on the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Nehemiah's leadership and determination in the face of opposition highlight the importance of perseverance and faith. The book emphasizes the significance of community and the restoration of God's people. Nehemiah's commitment to justice and his efforts to protect the vulnerable demonstrate the importance of social responsibility. The book's narrative provides a powerful example of faith, leadership, and the restoration of a community.
Do you ever sit in your car with the engine running but haven’t yet put it in drive? You can pray for direction all day, but at some point, you’ve got to step on the gas. Pastor Greg Laurie says our Christian walk is like that. There’s a time to be still and trust, but there’s also a time to move. Maybe God is calling you to take action, just like He did with Nehemiah. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, good encouragement about stepping up and moving forward in our walk of faith.
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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.
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