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The Contrarian Soul & The Grace That Stabilizes It.
šĀ In This Episode:
- š The connection between Scougalās Life of God in the Soul of Man and Charnockās Existence and Attributes of God
- š Why even redeemed believers wrestle with a ācontrarian spiritā within
- āļø How recognizing our instability humbles us ā and how grace stabilizes us
- š„ Paulās Romans 7 struggle and how it mirrors our own divided hearts
- š« Why awareness of our frailty becomes the soil of worship and transformation
āØĀ Key Quote:
āThe stability we do have is from grace⦠The believerās faithfulness is not a human achievement but a supernatural participation in the constancy of God Himself.ā ā Stephen Charnock
ā¤ļøĀ Takeaway:
Our divided nature does not disqualify us ā it drives us closer to the One who heals division with His own steadfast love. Every moment of grace that steadies us is evidence of the living God at work within our souls. šø
šKey Verse
- Romans 7:18ā25 (CSB)
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š Resources
- Charles Spurgeonās Morning and Evening (Public Domain Source)
- The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?
- The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of Godād Holy Spirit!
- LIFE HELPSĀ
All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard
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07:27||Season 26, Ep. 562šļøEpisode Overview šEver wondered why we casually toss around phrases like āHave a great day!ā at the gym, grocery store, or office? š¬ These small exchanges are more than just polite chatterātheyāre woven into the fabric of our daily lives. In this episode, we dive into the origins, cultural significance, and biblical roots of this common phrase. Discover how these words carry echoes of ancient blessings and learn three practical, Bible-based keys to actually having a great day, no matter what life throws at you! š ļøāØSegment 1: The Social Phenomenon š¤Segment 2: Echoes of a Blessing šSegment 3: The Bibleās 3 Keys to Actually Having a Great Day šConclusion šÆThe next time someone says, āHave a great day!ā donāt just brush it off. Itās more than small talkāitās a tiny echo of a sacred blessing, a reminder that we all long for joy, peace, and goodness. š With the Bibleās practical tools, you can make every day great, not just because someone said it, but because Godās Word shows you how. šSo, go out there and have a great day! šConnect with Us! š²Follow us on social media for more uplifting content!Subscribe to our podcast on grok.com or your favorite platform.Share your thoughts on X using #HaveAGreatDay! š¬š± Connect with Us:š» Website:Ā gwot.rocks home pageĀ šŗ YouTube: "Other Things with... "Ā ā¤ļø Support the mission: DONATEĀ . Make checks payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. āgwot.rocksā is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)Transform This CityĀ Ā Transform This City FacebookĀ gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.orgĀ Ā š ResourcesCharles Spurgeonās Morning and Evening (Public Domain Source)The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of Godād Holy Spirit!LIFE HELPSĀ All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard BibleĀ®, Copyright Ā© 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard BibleĀ® and CSBĀ® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.561. Breaking Through the Roof: Unleashing Bold Faith in the Digital Age
16:20||Season 26, Ep. 561šļøEpisodeIn this powerful episode, host Kenny Price draws inspiration from Mark 2:4 and Charles Spurgeonās September 7 morning devotion to challenge listeners to unleash bold, creative faith in sharing the gospel. Using the story of the four friends who broke through a roof to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, Kenny urges believers to overcome obstacles and leverage modern toolsāespecially AIāto reach the lost in 2025. The episode also reflects on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, framing it as a sobering call to action for Christians to engage in spiritual warfare and do great exploits for Christ.šKey ThemesBold Faith in Action: Mark 2:4 illustrates relentless determination to bring others to Jesus, no matter the barriers.Creative Use of Tools: Harness modern technology for Godās glory to share the gospel effectively.Urgency in 2025: The assassination of Charlie Kirk serves as a wake-up call for believers to act courageously in a challenging world.Overcoming Obstacles: Fear, doubt, and busyness are no match for faith driven by a hunger for souls.āļø Mark 2:4, CSB: āSince they were not able to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after digging through it, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.āš„¾Action StepsIdentify One Person: Think of someone in your life who needs Jesus.Get Creative: Use modern tools to craft messages, videos, or blog posts that share the gospel.Take Risks: Donāt be afraid to ācause a sceneā or make a mess in pursuit of souls, just like the friends in Mark 2:4.Pray for Boldness: Ask God for courage to break through barriers and invent new ways to share His love.š«¶DONATEĀ Click our secure PayPal account to support our podcast. Donation by check: payable to "Transform This City", P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. āgwot.rocksā is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)Ā Ā The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of Godād Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home pageĀ Ā Transform This CityĀ Ā Transform This City FacebookĀ gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.orgĀ All scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard BibleĀ®, Copyright Ā© 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard BibleĀ® and CSBĀ® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.