Today we jump into Galatians and discuss Paul's love for the church and his need to address the same issue that was covered in Acts 15 a few days ago. The danger was that the Church was seeing the Gospel altered, distorted, and being lost. Paul's not going to let that happen.
1 Simple Word - Acts 16 - Day 45
Today's episode is Special Guest Friday and we welcome Amber's sister all the way from Florida. Wendy McKinnon is a faithful prayer warrior and listener to our podcast - listen as she shares the One Simple Word that kept popping up.
1 Simple Word - Acts 15 - Day 44
In this episode Tom and Amber discuss one of the most pivotal chapters in the Bible and for the history of the church. Confusion, dissension, and debate was rampant and Paul and Peter step up to provide gospel clarity that could have divided ethnicities and the Church.
1 Simple Word - James 5 - Day 43
Today's word is..... wait for it. Do you want to know what it is? - Listen and hear how Tom and Amber wrap up James and share this vitally important word for everyday life.
1 Simple Word - James 4 - Day 42
Listen as Tom and Amber reflect on James 4 and how rich it is. Their One Simple Word is really a key to living out the rest of the wise counsel in the chapter and to experiencing nearness to God.
1 Simple Word - James 3 - Day 41
Today's podcast discusses one of the most powerful forces in the world? Do you know what it is? Can you control it? Will you use it to heal or hurt? To start wars or make peace?
1 Simple Word - James 2 - Day 40
With all that is fake or inauthentic in our world today, today's word reminds us that faith without works is dead. Listen in as we invite special guest Dan Carty to share his thoughts from James 2.
1 Simple Word - James 1 - Day 39
Today's episode begins a new letter - James letter to the scattered church. Listen as Tom and Amber discuss how cram-packed it is with practical wisdom to follow through on.
1 Simple Word - Acts 14 - Day 38
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or just want to quit? Today's One Simple Word helps us fight off that temptation by learning a great lesson in Acts 14. Don't quit - God has special things in store.
1 Simple Word - Acts 13 - Day 37
Today on One Simple Word listen as we discuss the powerful moment of Paul and Barnabas being sent. The people sensed the Spirit at work and they faithfully began spreading what God was doing.
1 Simple Word - Acts 12 - Day 36
Today, listen as Pastor Tom gets his revenge and gets to bring "his" word to describe the amazing things that happen through the chapter and as the Power of God answers prayers and challenges the status quo.
1 Simple Word - Acts 11 - Day 35
On today's episode we welcome special guest, April Markley. We discuss the powerful impact of the fact that the gospel is not for just one people group - that is our story and no one is excluded. Take a listen and see what One Simple Word we land on.
1 Simple Word - Acts 10 - Day 34
Today's One Simple Word is an important word for today. With all the hostility, division, and elite-ism that we see in our world, we find a basic and simple lesson that God teaches Peter that would change the course of the Church.
1 Simple Word - Acts 9 - Day 33
As we jump into Acts 9 it doesn't take Amber long to find her One Simple Word and convinces Tom that, not only is it a key word throughout the chapter, but also in our lives. Listen and find out what it is!
1 Simple Word - Acts 8 - Day 32
Listen as Tom and Amber talk about the result of the intense persecution happening to followers of Jesus. Does God have a purpose in our suffering? Can He bring about good from hard times?
1 Simple Word - Acts 7 - Day 31
Today we discuss the amazing sermon of Stephen. He lays out a rich storyline of the Old Testament, but as he does notice the heart need he unveils as he calls his listeners to learn from history or be doomed to repeat it.
1 Simple Word - Acts 6 - Day 30
Today our guest is Micah Doerksen, Youth Pastor in Albion, Michigan. Listen as he shares his "word" and reflects on one of the most amazing guys in Acts. Acts 6 is short so see if you came up with the same word.
1 Simple Word - Acts 5 - Day 29
Lying to the Holy Spirit, jealousy by the priests, and ongoing persecution and imprisonment of the apostles. As Acts ramps up, Tom and Amber discuss some of the intense applications for us today.
1 Simple Word - Acts 4 - Day 28
Today's episode discusses a key characteristic in Acts 4 that just jumps off the page. See it in Peter's words to the people, see it as they get arrested, and see it in their prayers for God to work.
1 Simple Word - Acts 3 - Day 27
What makes you get excited as you read Acts 3: a healed beggar, disciples that are doing miracles, a faithful and powerful gospel sermon by Peter....? All of them accentuate the word we have chosen for today.