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Connect and have a conversation at Facebook, Instagram, or Telegram.]]>enChristianityCopyright Amy Ennylhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/60445c2fcbe1d681cb7cd2322bbffadd.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thoughtseeds--4259544Sun, 27 Nov 2022 01:16:24 +0000Amy EnnylAmy Ennylthoughtseedspodcast@gmail.comGod's Word is full of "seeds" to help us grow in our Christian walk. Join me as we grow together in Christ, and become a blessing to those around us. New episodes every Tues/Wed/Thurs #ThoughtSeedsPodcast #OffTheBench Connect and have a...
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1. https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/called-ten-thousand-angels/#.YoW64djMJPY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49855722Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylRay Overholt, a profanity-slinging heavy drinker singing professionally in nightclubs in the 1950s, was impressed in his spirit to write a song about Jesus. He picked up a Bible and looked for something to catch his eye. What caught his attention was...
1. https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/called-ten-thousand-angels/#.YoW64djMJPY]]>678beholdthyson,calvary,crucifyhim,gardenofgethsemane,geneautry,hankwilliams,hecouldhavecalled10000angels,itisfinished,jesusprayedinthegarden,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,rayoverholt,raysroundup,stuarthamblen,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-260-the-authority-of-god-part-2--49855157
1. https://ca.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/the-role-of-an-ambassador/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49855157Thu, 19 May 2022 04:27:01 +0000Amy EnnylJesus Christ is the King of Kings, and He has all authority over all things. He's chosen to impart some of His authority to us. What does that mean? What responsibilities come with that authority? Join me today for a look at Scriptures about our role...
1. https://ca.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/the-role-of-an-ambassador/]]>798ambassador,authority,john20,kingdomofgod,kingofkings,luke1019,matthew16,matthew1818,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,royalambassador,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatyoubindonearth,whatyoulooseonearthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-259-the-authority-of-god-part-1--49826282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49826282Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylBecause Jesus is the Ultimate Authority, even the seasons change because He deemed it so. Demons are compelled to obey Him. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess -- from people to angels to demons to Satan himself -- that Jesus Christ is...848authority,castoutdemons,everykneewillbow,everytonguewillconfess,fallenangels,jesuschristislord,jesusthehealer,jesusthesavior,offthebench,ontheauthority,ontothebattlefield,philippians21011,thegloryofgodthefather,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,ultimateauthorityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-258-sheltered-in-the-arms-of-god--49782606
1. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2016/02/26/story-behind-song-sheltered-arms-god/16316471007/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49782606Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylAmid the storms of strife and unrest in our world right now, you can rest, secure and sure in the shelter of God's arms. Dottie Rambo gifted us with this beautiful song, and it continues to encourage, assure, and inspire. 1....
1. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2016/02/26/story-behind-song-sheltered-arms-god/16316471007/]]>845believeinyourheart,donotfear,donotfearforiamwithyou,dottierambo,ifyouconfesswithyourmouth,isaiah41,leadmetotherockthatishigher,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm61,refuge,romans1010,romans109,shelteredinthearmsofgod,soletthestormsragehigh,staugustinerecord,strongtower,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,underhiswingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-257-god-s-embrace-part-2--49767229
1. https://www.mountainwings.com/past/7219.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49767229Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIsaiah 40:11 tells us that the Lord is like a shepherd, gathering the lambs in His arms to hold them close. There are other Scriptures that talk about God holding us close, and the comfort and reassurance that provides is beyond measure. 1....
1. https://www.mountainwings.com/past/7219.htm]]>612embrace,godsembrace,heldclose,heldinthearmsofgod,isaiah4011,jesuslovesthelittlechildren,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prodigalson,psalm2710,romans1021,thelordismyshepherd,thesmellofrain,thoughfatherandmotherforsakeme,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-256-god-s-embrace-part-1--49753164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49753164Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylGod says He holds us in the palms of His hands -- that we're engraved there. He promises that nothing will snatch us from His hands, and even if we try to run from Him to the depths of the sea or to the pits of hell, His right hand is holding us, even...563beforeiformedyouinthewomb,embrace,embraceofgod,engravedinhispalms,isaiah4110,isaiah4916,john1029,knittogetherinmymotherswomb,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm139,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youformedmyinwardparts,youknitmetogetherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-255-how-long-has-it-been--49669588
1. http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=M.MosieLister
2. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2016/01/15/story-behind-song-how-long-has-it-been/16320820007/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49669588Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1956, Mosie Lister reflected on the habit instilled in him during his childhood -- the habit of prayer. And he started thinking about how many other people around him likely had had a similar experience, but perhaps no longer talked with God. He...
1. http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=M.MosieLister
2. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2016/01/15/story-behind-song-how-long-has-it-been/16320820007/]]>839boothbrothers,calltomeandiwillansweryou,elvispresley,georgebeverlyshea,hiddenthings,hiddentreasure,howlonghasitbeen,insight,jeremiah333,mosielister,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prayerchangesthings,proverbs23,statesmenquartet,talktogod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-254-insight-part-2--49650713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49650713Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylHow do wisdom, insight, and knowledge work in symmetry, and what's different about them? How did God design this three-fold system to help us thrive and flourish in life?804calloutforinsight,colossians2,establishedinunderstanding,inchrist,insight,knowledge,knowledgeofgod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs2434,proverbs26,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,treasuresofwisdom,wisdom,wisdomandunderstanding,wisdombuildsthehousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-253-insight-part-1--49633205
1. https://www.etymonline.com/word/insight#etymonline_v_9330]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49633205Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn Proverbs 4:7, Solomon instructs his son to "Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight." Whatever you get -- get insight. What is insight? Why is it so important? In Proverbs 2, we're told to call out for insight, and to search for it like...
1. https://www.etymonline.com/word/insight#etymonline_v_9330]]>621calloutforinsight,getwisdom,hiddentreasure,insight,kingsolomon,mentalvision,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,perceivetheinnernature,perceiving,powerofseeingintoasituation,proverbs23,proverbs47,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,understanding,whateveryougetgetinsightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-18--49602420
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Don Moen singing "God Will Make a Way" https://youtu.be/1zo3fJYtS-o

1. https://www.crosswalk.com/church/worship/song-story-god-will-make-a-way.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49590900Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylAfter the tragic loss of his young nephew, Don Moen wrote this simple song for his sister-in-law and her husband, from inspiration God gave him on the plane ride to the funeral. From Isaiah 43:19, he drew "God will make a way, where there seems to be...
Don Moen singing "God Will Make a Way" https://youtu.be/1zo3fJYtS-o

1. https://www.crosswalk.com/church/worship/song-story-god-will-make-a-way.html]]>467awayinthewilderness,donmoen,godwillmakeaway,hewillbemyguide,hewillmakeawayforme,heworksinwayswecannotsee,integritymusic,isaiah4319,likearoadwayinthewilderness,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,overwhelmingvictory,riversinthedesertwillisee,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-16--49579095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49579095Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylWhat's in a name? When it comes to naming your challenge, a LOT! Come on in and learn more about the different ways to choose a name for your challenge and what components are essential in a challenge name.521challenge,challenges,challengesecrets,challengetagline,nameyourchallenge,namingyourchallenge,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatsinanamefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-251-overwhelming-victory-part-2--49579197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49579197Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylWhen the king of Syria wanted to capture the prophet Elisha, he sent an army to surround the city Elisha was in. When Elisha's servant woke up the next morning to see masses of horses, chariots, and soldiers, he was very afraid. Elisha assured him...6422kings6,blindtheenemy,chariotsoffire,elisha,exodus,godwillmakeaway,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,openmyeyesthatimaysee,outnumbertheenemy,overwhelmingvictory,parttheredsea,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,victory,wallofwaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-15--49565781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49565781Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylHow can you add value to your Who before the challenge even starts? What would enhance their experience and sow into them? Consider offering something smaller when they register that doesn't compete with what you're offering at the end. Come on in to...446addvalue,addvaluefromthebeginning,backstagepass,challenge,challenges,challengesecrets,salesisservice,sellingisserving,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,upsell,valueaddedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-250-overwhelming-victory-part-1--49565851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49565851Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylNo matter what obstacles we face, no matter what we encounter in life and in the world around us, we are never separated from the love of Jesus Christ. In fact, we are given overwhelming victory because of His love.563conquer,filledwiththeholyspirit,iamconvinced,iampersuaded,jesuslovesme,morethanconquerors,nothingcanseparate,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,overwhelmingvictory,romans837,romans8_56,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-14--49554214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49554214Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylFREE vs PAID -- which type of challenge will work best for you and the people you're serving? What's the difference? Is there any in-between?467challenge,challenges,challengesecrets,freechallenge,investinyourself,paidchallenge,salesisservice,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-13--49532718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49532718Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylWhat does your Who's internal narrative sound like? What are they telling themselves on repeat and believing? What in that narrative needs to change, and how can you be the one to help that happen?581challenge,challenges,challengesecrets,changethenarrative,internalnarrative,salesisservice,stopbelievinglies,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,truthvslies,voiceoftruth,whoevercaresthemostwinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-12--49529910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49529910Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:30:03 +0000Amy EnnylHow does a challenge help a person take action? Why is this important? Because action in the direction of the change you want is victory. Successive victories, one after the other, bring change.412actionbringschange,breakthrough,challenge,challenges,challengesecrets,onestepatatime,salesisservice,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-11--49513150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49513150Fri, 22 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIf I say "hard challenge vs soft challenge," what comes to mind? If it's jawbreakers vs gummy bears, that's the wrong kind of challenge! Come on in and learn more about what this "hard vs soft" business is all about.454challenge,challenges,challengesecrets,growth,hardchallenge,measurableresults,personalgrowth,softchallenge,success,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdomchallengefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-10--49463402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49463402Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylHow many days should a challenge last? How long should you be teaching each day? How on earth will you come up with enough content? Or on the flip side, how on earth will you ever fit all your content into that amount of time?! Come on in and find out...473challengeduration,challenges,challengesecrets,salesisservice,targetedcontent,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-249-it-is-well-with-my-soul--49499943
1. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2014/10/17/story-behind-song-it-well-my-soul/985525007/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49499943Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylMany people are familiar with the story of how "It Is Well With My Soul" came to be written. Horatio Spafford, after losing his young son to pneumonia, and nearly all of his business and possessions in the Great Fire of Chicago in the same year, was...
1. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2014/10/17/story-behind-song-it-well-my-soul/985525007/]]>1230christdiedforus,horatiogspafford,itiswell,itiswellwithmysoul,john2031,mysinnotinpartbutthewhole,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippbliss,romans5,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatevermylot,whenpeacelikeariver,whilewewerestillsinnersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-9--49463373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49463373Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylHow can you anticipate problems and obstacles the people you're serving are likely to encounter -- or even place in their own way! -- and remove them? How does that help to serve them?462challenges,challengesecrets,removeobstacles,salesisservice,solveproblems,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-248-a-hard-day-part-2--49488067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49488067Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylWhat are some examples of a "hard day" that various people in the Scriptures experienced? From the hard days that the young Hebrew captives went through as they were marched to Babylon as slaves for King Nebuchadnezzar to the hard days the Apostle...1050ahardday,danielinthelionsden,evenif,fieryfurnace,gardenofgethsemane,lordsprayer,matthew610,notmywillbutyourwillbedone,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm23,roughday,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youarewithme,yourwillbedonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-8--49463268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49463268Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylHow do you sell someone what they want while giving them what they need? What does that even mean? Broadly, it means when you do this, you're serving at one of the highest levels.381challenge,challengesecrets,givepeoplewhattheyneed,sellingisservice,sellpeoplewhattheywant,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-247-a-hard-day-part-1--49474454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49474454Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylEver had a hard day? Maybe sometimes, you say something like, "Man, that was a rough day." Or "Today was really a difficult day." What you really mean can run the gamut from a hard day of physical labor where you had some unexpected challenges pop up,...705ahardday,aplaceofquietrest,godisthestrengthofmyheart,myfleshandmyheartmayfail,myportionforever,mystrongtower,neartotheheartofgod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm73,roughday,sanctuary,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whodoihaveinheavenbutyoufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-7--49463233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49463233Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylHow can the specific subject of your challenge directly point and lead people right to the even bigger value to them at the end of your challenge -- what you're offering?337back-endoffer,challenges,challengesecrets,knowyourwho,nichemarket,sellingiserving,serve,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-6--49432429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49432429Sat, 16 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylThere are multiple reasons you could launch and run a challenge -- and $$ aren't always the main one! What reason do you have?279challenges,challengesecrets,money,socialproof,testimonials,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-5--49432377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49432377Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylEvery person is wired on a very basic level to avoid pain and to seek pleasure. Sometimes, we lean in toward one over the other. How do you know and understand which matters most for your "Who?"352avoidpain,ephesians5_1,imitategod,painvspleasure,seekpleasure,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-4--49419541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49419541Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylWho are you being called to serve? How do you find out exactly who it is, and why is it important?305calloutbyname,challenges,microniche,salesisservice,service,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-246-lead-me-to-calvary--49432511
1. http://follow-jesus-camp.blogspot.com/2016/03/hope-everyone-is-having-blessed.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49432511Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylNearly crippled from her own struggles with arthritis, Jennie Hussey was the primary caretaker of her invalid sister for many years. Though she grew up in a many-generations Quaker family, she chose to identify with the Baptists later in life, asking...
1. http://follow-jesus-camp.blogspot.com/2016/03/hope-everyone-is-having-blessed.html]]>499agonyofthecross,duncannon,gardenofgethsemane,jenniehussey,kingofkings,kingofmylife,leadmetocalvary,lestiforget,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,quakers,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williamjkirkpatrickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-3--49419502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49419502Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylAs we learn more about challenges, today we discussed how challenges can solve problems, and how to determine who you're solving a problem for.464challenge,challengesecrets,microniche,problemsolver,service,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-245-remember-part-2--49419917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49419917Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylDuring His final Passover supper with His disciples, Jesus tells them to remember His broken body whenever they eat the Passover bread, and He tells them something they don't yet understand that night -- that the cup of wine represents a new covenant...6691corinthians1124,allhavesinned,communion,donotforget,dothisinremembranceofme,ishouldhavebeencrucified,lordssupper,luke22_19,newcovenant,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,passover,remember,remembercalvary,romans3,thisismybodybrokenforyou,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-2--49406177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49406177Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylJoin me today and every Mon-Sat for the next three weeks for special edition episodes where we learn more about what God's been teaching me and calling me to share.405challenge,challengesecrets,forgiveness,obedience,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,vsl,webinarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-244-remember-part-1--49406570
1. https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=remember]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49406570Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:08 +0000Amy EnnylGod tells us over and over in His Word to "remember Me." Across the Old Testament and the New, we're reminded repeatedly to not forget the things God has done for us, to remember what He's told us to do, and remember Who He is. Why is this so...
1. https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=remember]]>1007crossingtheredsea,donotforgetgod,foodfromheaven,isaiah469,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,outofegypt,promisedland,remember,rememberthedeedsofthelord,remembrance,sinofunbelief,tenplaguesofegypt,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,waterinthedesertfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-episode-1--49406064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49406064Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:26:01 +0000Amy EnnylJoin me today and every Mon-Sat for the next three weeks for special edition episodes where we learn more about what God's been teaching me and calling me to share.435challenge,challengesecrets,goodsteward,obedience,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatsinyourhandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-243-o-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-sing--49349865
1. https://reasonabletheology.org/hymn-story-o-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-sing/
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-o-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-sing
3. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/quoto-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-singquot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49349865Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylOn the first anniversary of his conversion, which happened to be Pentecost Sunday in 1739, Charles Wesley penned this outstanding hymn. In fact, penning a hymn on his conversion anniversary was something he made a tradition for years afterward. The...
1. https://reasonabletheology.org/hymn-story-o-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-sing/
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-o-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-sing
3. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/quoto-for-a-thousand-tongues-to-singquot/]]>932acts412,blindeyessee,charleswesley,deafearshear,isaacwatts,isaiah61,jesusmyredeemer,johnwesley,methodist,moravianmissionary,offthebench,oforathousandtonguestosing,ontothebattlefield,pentecost,psalm119,thelamewalk,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-242-masterpiece-part-2--49335445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49335445Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylEphesians 2:10 tells us we are God's masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. What are those good things He planned for us to do?785beforeiformedyouinthewomb,createdintheimageofgod,dominionovertheearth,ephesians14,ephesians210,genesis1,giveglorytogod,goandmakedisciples,godsplan,iknewyou,iknowtheplansihaveforyou,jeremiah15,jeremiah2911,john1516,letuscreatemaninourimage,masterpiece,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-241-masterpiece-part-1--49324204
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masterpiece
2. https://www.ucityguides.com/cities/top-10-must-see-famous-works-of-art.html
3. https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/famous-classical-music-tunes/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49324204Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylEphesians 2:10 tells us we are God's masterpiece (or His workmanship). What does it mean to be a masterpiece? Why is it important to understand why God would call us this? 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masterpiece 2....
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masterpiece
2. https://www.ucityguides.com/cities/top-10-must-see-famous-works-of-art.html
3. https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/famous-classical-music-tunes/]]>990beethoven,bygraceyouhavebeensaved,ephesians210,forwearehisworkmanship,furelise,handelsmessiah,leonardodavinci,masterpiece,michaelangelo,monalisa,mozart,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,picasso,starrynight,thelastsupper,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,vangogh,workmanshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-have-thine-own-way-lord--49277511
1. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/quothave-thine-own-way-lordquot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49277511Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylSitting in a prayer meeting one evening, Adalaide Pollard was heavily discouraged. She'd spent years evangelizing, and then preparing to go to the mission field of Africa at age 40. Forced to cancel her voyage to Africa at the last minute when funding...
1. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/quothave-thine-own-way-lordquot/]]>965adalaidepollard,christlivesinme,evangelism,galatians220,georgestebbins,havethineownwaylord,isaiah118,isaiah64,jeremiah18,missions,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm41,romans116,savior,thouartthepotteriamtheclay,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whiterthansnowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-239-what-kind-of-soil-are-you-part-2--49262607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49262607Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn the Parable of the Sower, Jesus gives us some insight into various things that are lacking from good soil, and also what we need to have rich, fertile soil. Since He's comparing our hearts to soil, today, we look at what the soil of our heart needs...738breadoflife,donotbeconformedtothisworld,hidegodswordinyourheart,livingwater,luke8,mastergardener,matthew13,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,parableofthesower,psalm11911,renewyourmind,richfertilesoil,romans12,romans12_1,romans12_2,shallowrockysoil,sowingseeds,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-238-what-kind-of-soil-are-you--49247633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49247633Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn Matthew 13, Jesus shares a parable we know as the Parable of the Sower. Four different types of soil are described, and the outcome of the seed that was planted in each one. The soils in the parable represent our hearts, and the seeds represent the...1164abundantharvest,faith,fertilesoil,heartgarden,mastergardener,matthew13,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,parableofthesower,plantingthewordofgod,rockysoil,sowingseed,taughtbyjesus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,weeds,witheredfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-237-as-the-deer--49233562
1. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-as-the-deer
2. https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/meaning-of-apple-of-my-eye-in-the-bible.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49233562Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylFrom a soul-searching session at a piano, Marty Nystrom was given this beautiful song of worship after seeing a Bible open to Psalm 42 nearby. Does your soul long for Jesus the way a thirsty deer longs for fresh water? 1....
1. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-as-the-deer
2. https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/meaning-of-apple-of-my-eye-in-the-bible.html]]>1087asthedeer,asthedeerpantethforthewater,ilongtoworshipthee,joygiver,kingjesus,martinnystrom,mysoullongsforyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm42,theappleofmyeye,thefruitofthespirit,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatafriendwehaveinjesus,youalonearemyheartsdesirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-236-stubbornness-part-2--49162009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49162009Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylStubbornness, by definition, is "unreasonably or perversely unyielding." To yield is to give up a claim or possession and to surrender control. Like the clay in the hands of a potter, we are the clay in the Master Potter's hands. Will we be stubborn...873clayvessel,heisthepotteriamtheclay,isaiah648,masterpotter,obedience,obeygod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,relinquishcontrol,stubborn,stubbornness,surrender,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustandobey,vesselofbeauty,yieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-235-stubbornness-part-1--49145819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49145819Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylGod calls stubbornness disobedience, and says that when we are stubborn and refuse to turn from our sin, we're facing punishment from Him. Like a stubborn horse refusing to be bridled, or a stubborn toddler who won't let you dress them, we dig in our...1043disobedience,happymealtoys,iamthevine,john155,listentothevoiceofgod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,payattention,proverbs291,remaininme,romans25,stubborn,stubbornasamule,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,withoutmeyoucandonothing,youarethebranchesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-234-come-thou-fount--49091047
1. https://truthandtidings.com/2016/03/our-heritage-come-thou-fount/
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-come-thou-fount-of-every-blessing
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuning_fork
4. https://charlielewis.net/author/admin/page/3/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49091047Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn the 1750s, Robert Robinson was a teenaged rebel, living as far away from his Christian upbringing as possible. He led a gang of young men into a revival meeting led by George Whitefield for the sole purpose of heckling and making fun of the entire...
1. https://truthandtidings.com/2016/03/our-heritage-come-thou-fount/
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-come-thou-fount-of-every-blessing
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuning_fork
4. https://charlielewis.net/author/admin/page/3/]]>1335comethoufount,comethoufountofeveryblessing,fetter,georgewhitefield,hereiraisemyebenezer,interpose,jesussoughtmewhenastranger,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pronetowander,revival,robertrobinson,streamsofmercyneverceasing,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,tunemyhearttosingthygrace,tuningforkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-233-idols-part-2--49076362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49076362Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylDid you know that one of the definitions of "idol" is "a visible appearance without substance?" It's easy for us to see how that applies to a carving or statue, but how does it apply to other things that God equates with idolatry? Things like...11661samuel15,baal,colossians35,idolatry,idols,idolworship,noothergodsbeforeme,numbers25,obedience,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,rebellion,stubborn,tencommandments,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,toobeyisbetterthansacrificefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-232-idols-part-1--49064668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49064668Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn Exodus chapter 20, we find the Ten Commandments -- God's "Big Ten" in His instruction Book for life. The very first one is "You shall have no other gods before Me." What does that mean for you personally? Do you have any idols in your life? Come on...1067askforwisdom,baal,egyptiangods,exodus20,idols,james1_5,jealousgod,noothergodsbeforeme,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,sungod,tencommandments,thelordourgodisone,theloveofgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-231-believing-god-part-2--48917253
How serious is unbelief to God? What kind of consequences are there in our lives when we choose to stay put in fear instead of walking forward in faith? How different would your life be if you believed God instead of believing the voice of fear? Come on in and join the discussion!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48917253Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn the book of Numbers, we read about Moses sending out twelve men to check out -- to spy -- the land of Canaan. This was the Promised Land -- the land God had promised to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob over 400 years earlier. The twelve men brought...
How serious is unbelief to God? What kind of consequences are there in our lives when we choose to stay put in fear instead of walking forward in faith? How different would your life be if you believed God instead of believing the voice of fear? Come on in and join the discussion!]]>836believe,believing,believinggod,faithoverfear,faithpleasesgod,hebrews116,joshuaandcaleb,numbers14,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,promisedland,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,twelvespies,unbelieffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-230-believing-god-part-1--48905939
1. https://godrunning.com/2018/11/03/ask-anything-in-my-name-i-will-do-it/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48905939Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylJesus tells us multiple times to ask anything in His Name, and He will do it. Do we really believe that? And if we don't, why not? Does He mean if we ask Him to let us win the lottery, it'll happen? What DOES He mean? Join me to talk about believing...
1. https://godrunning.com/2018/11/03/ask-anything-in-my-name-i-will-do-it/]]>958abideinhim,askanythinginmyname,believe,believegod,believinggod,godalwayskeepshispromises,godcandoanything,iamthewaythetruthandthelife,ibelievehelpmyunbelief,john14,john146,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm2714,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,waitonthelordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-229-lord-i-m-coming-home--48852665
1. https://hymnary.org/person/Kirkpatrick_William
2. http://nickel-notes.blogspot.com/2012/03/hymn-history-lord-im-coming-home.html
3. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/quotlord-i039m-coming-homequot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48852665Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylAt a series of revival meetings, a soloist was singing each night and then leaving before the preaching started. William Kirkpatrick, a minister and song-composer, was troubled by this and began praying for the young man. God led him to compose and...
1. https://hymnary.org/person/Kirkpatrick_William
2. http://nickel-notes.blogspot.com/2012/03/hymn-history-lord-im-coming-home.html
3. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/quotlord-i039m-coming-homequot/]]>1018comeuntomeallyouwhoareweary,cominghome,isaiah4522,john316,layyourheavyburdendown,lookuntomeandbesaved,lordimcominghome,luke15,matthew1128,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prodigal,prodigalson,prodigalsonreturns,revival,romans58,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williamkirkpatrickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-228-loving-a-prodigal-part-2--48838941
1. https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-magazine/2010/the-prodigal-sons-father-shouldnt-have-run
2. https://www.ncregister.com/blog/12-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-prodigal-son]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48838941Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylWe're back in Luke 15, in the parable of the Prodigal Son, as we look at how the father in this story showed love to his son. How can we show love to a prodigal, both in the time they're living apart from God, and when they're restored? How do we love...
1. https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-magazine/2010/the-prodigal-sons-father-shouldnt-have-run
2. https://www.ncregister.com/blog/12-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-prodigal-son]]>1194biolauniversity,heavenlyfather,loveoneanotherasihavelovedyou,lovingaprodigal,luke15,mysonwasdeadandisalive,nationalcatholicregister,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prodigal,prodigalson,psalm89,restored,returnoftheprodigal,runtothefather,thismysonwaslostandisfound,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-227-loving-a-prodigal-part-1--48825742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48825742Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylIn the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, the younger son demands his father give him his share of the inheritance. His father quietly does so. How does this show love to a son who's about to go shame his father, his family, and himself through...899fatherofaprodigal,hope,john1512,losefaith,love,loveoneanother,loveoneanotherasihavelovedyou,lovingaprodigal,luke15,nevergiveup,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pray,prodigal,prodigalson,rebellion,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,walkawayfromgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-226-are-you-washed-in-the-blood-of-the-lamb--48766362
Interesting history tidbits aside, this upbeat hymn is also serious and thought-provoking, asking vital questions of the one singing. Indeed, there is no other more important question that needs to be answered: Are YOU washed in the blood of the Lamb?

https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/are-you-washed-in-the-blood/#.Yg3RN4TMJPY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48766362Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylFrom Elisha Hoffman, author and composer of well-known hymns like "Down at the Cross" and "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" comes "Are You Washed in the Blood?" The Salvation Army band loved it so much that the words "Are you washed in the blood?"...
Interesting history tidbits aside, this upbeat hymn is also serious and thought-provoking, asking vital questions of the one singing. Indeed, there is no other more important question that needs to be answered: Are YOU washed in the blood of the Lamb?

https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/are-you-washed-in-the-blood/#.Yg3RN4TMJPY]]>1010areyourgarmentsspotless,areyouwashedintheblood,brideofchrist,cleansingpower,elishahoffman,haveyoubeentojesus,ifyouconfesswithyourmouth,irasankey,lambofgod,leaningontheeverlastingarms,mark7,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,romans109,salvationarmy,thebloodofthelamb,thelambofgodwhotakesawaysin,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whiteassnowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-225-walking-in-paths-of-righteousness-part-2--48750884
https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2018/08/he-leads-me-in-paths-of-righteousness-for-his-names-sake/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48750884Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn Psalm 23, we're given a perfect word picture of our Shepherd -- the great I AM Himself. From providing for our every need to leading us through the valley of the shadow of death, we are kept on the paths of righteousness when we follow Him. Find...
https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2018/08/he-leads-me-in-paths-of-righteousness-for-his-names-sake/]]>795allhavesinned,besidestillwaters,breadoflife,greenpastures,isaiah646,ishallnotwant,iwillfearnoevil,nonewhodoesgood,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pathsofrighteousness,psalm23,rodandstaff,romans3,thegoodshepherd,thelordismyshepherd,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,valleyoftheshadowofdeath,washedinthebloodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-walking-in-paths-of-righteousness-part-1--48735453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48735453Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylProverbs 4:18-19 give us insight into the contrast between walking in the path of righteousness and walking in the way of darkness. One is lit up like the rising sun, getting brighter and brighter. The other is so dark, you don't even know what you're...631companionoffools,companionoffoolssuffersharm,godswayisthebestway,lightvsdarkness,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pathsofrighteousness,proverbs1320,proverbs418,proverbs419,shiningasbrightasthedawn,stumblinginthedark,thewayofthewicked,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,walkwiththewise,wayofthewickedisdeepdarknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-when-he-cometh--48666873
As believers in Jesus Christ -- God's children -- He calls us jewels in His crown. Find out more about what that means, as we study this beautiful and simple hymn, rich with treasures from God's Word.

1. http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2017/08/when-he-cometh-jewels.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48666873Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylOriginally written as a song for children in Sunday School, William O. Cushing's hymn, "When He Cometh," went around the world, sung by believers everywhere. As believers in Jesus Christ -- God's children -- He calls us jewels in His crown. Find...
As believers in Jesus Christ -- God's children -- He calls us jewels in His crown. Find out more about what that means, as we study this beautiful and simple hymn, rich with treasures from God's Word.

1. http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2017/08/when-he-cometh-jewels.html]]>808faithfulandtrue,gems,gemsforhiscrown,gemstones,georgefroot,hislovedandhisown,isaiah61,jewels,john14,littlechildren,malachi317,mark13_27,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,revelation1911,starsofthemorning,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whenhecometh,williamorcuttcushingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-222-gems-part-2--48652809
1. https://sermons.faithlife.com/sermons/124750-the-jewels-of-heaven
2. https://www.gemrockauctions.com/learn/technical-information-on-gemstones/how-do-gemstones-form]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48652809Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylPrecious gems -- jewels. God calls us the jewels in His crown. He says we are precious, and we shine like jewels. Why are gems so important to God? Did you know they're mentioned over 1,700 times in the Bible? Come on a study journey with me as we...
1. https://sermons.faithlife.com/sermons/124750-the-jewels-of-heaven
2. https://www.gemrockauctions.com/learn/technical-information-on-gemstones/how-do-gemstones-form]]>972coalintodiamonds,crownjewels,erosion,eruption,exodus24,ezekiel1,ezekiel10_1,gems,gemstones,heavenlycity,malachi3_17,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pearlygates,sapphire,sapphirethrone,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wheelwithinawheel,zechariah9_16falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-221-gems-part-1--48637835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48637835Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylAcross the Old and New Testaments, we see precious gems mentioned multiple times. Where there are stunning lists of various jewels, they are attached to vitally significant items in God's eyes. Why? Let's study gems this week, and why God says they're...720anointedcherub,breastplate,exodus24,exodus28,ezekiel28,gems,gemstones,highpriest,jasperwalls,newjerusalem,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,preciousgems,preciousjewels,revelation21,standingstoneofsapphire,streetsofgold,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-in-christ-alone--48567561
1. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/history-of-hymns-in-christ-alone-my-hope-is-found]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48567561Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylFrom a pastor's son in the UK and an Irish musician, we have perhaps the best-loved hymn in the 21st century. Stuart Townend and Keith Getty brought their God-breathed talents together in this powerful anthem about the life, death, resurrection and...
1. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/history-of-hymns-in-christ-alone-my-hope-is-found]]>1279heismylightmystrengthmysong,iamthewaythetruthandthelife,inchristalone,inchristalonemyhopeisfound,john146,keithgetty,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians3,romans83839,stuarttownend,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-humility-part-2--48549556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48549556Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylHow can humility bring us wisdom? How do pride and arrogance bring us to disgrace? What are ways we can live humbly with others in wisdom and grace instead of haughty presumptions? Come on in to the second part of our study on humility.575humble,humility,humilitybringswisdom,lovegod,micah68,offthebench,ontothbattlefield,proverbs112,seekjusticelovemercy,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,walkhumblywithyourgod,whatdoesthelordrequirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-218-humility-part-1--48533418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48533418Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylWhat does it mean to be humble? Why does God seem to require it of us? How can we achieve the humility He says He honors? Join me for an in-depth discussion on Godly humility.742abideinme,apartfrommeyoucandonothing,humble,humbleyourselvesbeforethelord,humility,iamthevineyouarethebranches,james47,john155,newyearsresolutions,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pride,proverbs224,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youraisemeupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-in-times-like-these--48461760
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/in-times-like-these-written-in-1943/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48461760Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1943, in all the tragedy, horror, and seemingly endless casualties, Ruth Caye Jones looked to the Word of God. As she did, words to a song came to her, and she started writing them down. A melody followed. That short, simple hymn went around the...
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/in-times-like-these-written-in-1943/]]>798georgebeverlyshea,hebrews138,hebrews619,intimeslikethese,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm18_2,ruthcayejones,thesolidrock,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,weneedananchor,weneedasavior,worldwar2,ww2,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-builders-part-2--48445745
How can we use the wisdom of God, and the intelligence and insight He gives us, to build up businesses for His glory and His kingdom? How can we build up communities? First, we build on the solid Rock Himself, Jesus Christ. Join me to talk this out and learn more about what God has called each one of us to do as builders.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48445745Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy Ennyl"Wise people are builders -- they build families, businesses, communities . . ." (Prov. 24:3a TPT) How can we use the wisdom of God, and the intelligence and insight He gives us, to build up businesses for His glory and His kingdom? How can we build...
How can we use the wisdom of God, and the intelligence and insight He gives us, to build up businesses for His glory and His kingdom? How can we build up communities? First, we build on the solid Rock Himself, Jesus Christ. Join me to talk this out and learn more about what God has called each one of us to do as builders.]]>984buildbusiness,buildcommunity,builders,buildfamily,foolishmanbuiltonthesand,lovethelordyourgod,matthew724,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs243,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdom,wisemanbuiltontherockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-builders-part-1--48433606
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build
Psalm 68:6 (God sets the solitary in families . . .)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48433606Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn Proverbs, we read and learn a lot about wisdom being how the earth was founded, and that wisdom is how God fashioned creation through wisdom. In Proverbs 24, we learn that a house is built through wisdom. Another version of the Bible says "Wise...
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build
Psalm 68:6 (God sets the solitary in families . . .)]]>886buildeachotherup,builder,family,loveyourneighborasyourself,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdom,wisepeoplearebuildersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-integrity-part-2--48357644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48357644Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:55:02 +0000Amy EnnylA different kind of episode today -- one where I share from my heart with no notes in front of me or anything prepared. Just me, you, and God. What does integrity mean to and for me?771dowhatisayiwilldo,integrity,keepmyword,obeyinggod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm651,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-integrity-part-1--48276701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48276701Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn Proverbs, we read a lot about a person of integrity. What does integrity mean? How can we live with integrity? Join me to learn more about this vital piece of walking with God every day in our lives.666adelighttothelord,blameless,complete,godliness,innocence,integrity,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs,proverbs109,proverbs113,proverbs116,righteousness,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,treacherous,upright,wholenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-talents-part-2--48199229
https://spiritualgiftstest.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48199229Fri, 07 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylThe talents in the Parable of the Talents were physical money -- lots of it. How well did each servant manage what they were given? How well do you manage the gifts and talents you've been given by the King? Come on in to today's study and discussion...
https://spiritualgiftstest.com]]>9781peter410,manageyourgiftswell,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,parableofthetalents,spiritualgifts,steward,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-talents-part-1--48185766
https://www.grandrapidscoins.com/blogs/entry/how-much-was-a-biblical-talent-worth]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48185766Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn the Parable of the Talents, we meet four different characters: The master and each of the three servants that he entrusts with a large sum of wealth to manage before he departs on an extended journey. What does each man do with that trust and...
https://www.grandrapidscoins.com/blogs/entry/how-much-was-a-biblical-talent-worth]]>826enterintothejoyofthelord,faithfulsteward,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,parableofthetalents,thekingdomofheaven,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wickedservantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-immortal-invisible-god-only-wise--48117779
1. Morgan, Robert J., Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition, W Publishing © 2010, pg 265
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-immortal-invisible-god-only-wise
3. https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/immortal-invisible
4. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/quotimmortal-invisible-god-only-wisequot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48117779Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy Ennyl“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen” This verse in 1 Timothy 1:7 is the inspiration for the title and opening line of the hymn of adoration "Immortal, Invisible, God Only...
1. Morgan, Robert J., Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition, W Publishing © 2010, pg 265
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-immortal-invisible-god-only-wise
3. https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/immortal-invisible
4. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/quotimmortal-invisible-god-only-wisequot/]]>8721timothy17,aberdeenscotland,ancientofdays,daniel713,edinburgh,fatherofglory,freehighchurch,godonlywise,greatfatherofglory,immortalinvisible,nowuntothekingeternal,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm139,psalm91,revelation511,royalmile,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williamchalmerssmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-wisdom-part-2--48105614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48105614Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylAs we look further at wisdom, we dig into Isaiah 11:1-2. The Messiah would be given a Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the LORD. What does a "Spirit of wisdom" mean and how does it apply to us? Join me as we...7682timothy1_7,goddidnotgiveusaspiritoffear,isaiah11_1&2,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,rightlydividethewordoftruth,rootofjesse,spiritofasoundmind,spiritofcounsel,spiritoffear,spiritofknowledge,spiritoflove,spiritofmight,spiritofpower,spiritofthefearofthelord,spiritofunderstanding,spiritofwisdom,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-wisdom-part-1--48082036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48082036Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylAs a young king, Solomon responded to God's offer to "Ask Me for anything" by pleading for wisdom and discernment, in order to be able to govern the people. God gave him what he asked for, along with a whole lot more. Join me as we learn more about...6421kings3,discernment,ifanylackswisdomaskofgod,insight,james15,kingdavid,kingsolomon,knowledge,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs,proverbs2,proverbs47,prudence,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,treasurewisdom,understanding,wisdom,wisestmantoeverlivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-wonderful-wonderful-jesus-is-to-me--48044557
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haldor_Lillenas
https://hymnary.org/person/Lillenas_Haldor
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/quotwonderful-wonderful-jesus-is-to-mequot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48044557Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylWriting songs from early childhood, Haldor Lillenas had no idea he'd become a renowned preacher, evangelist, and songwriter. Gifting us with such great hymns as "The Bible Stands" and "Wonderful Grace of Jesus," he also supplied us with this upbeat...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haldor_Lillenas
https://hymnary.org/person/Lillenas_Haldor
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/quotwonderful-wonderful-jesus-is-to-mequot/]]>791astoriaoregon,churchofthenazarene,counselor,everlastingfather,haldorlillenas,isaiah96,mightygod,norway,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pasadenabiblecollege,praisehisname,princeofpeace,salvationarmy,thebiblestands,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wonderful,wonderfulgraceofjesus,wonderfulwonderfuljesusistomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-counselor--48032251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48032251Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn Isaiah 9:6, we see that one of the Names of the Messiah will be "Counselor." How does that fit in with names like "Wonderful" and "The Mighty God?" How is God our Counselor? Join me as we learn more about Jesus as Counselor, Living Word, and Messiah.7981peter57,2timothy316,allscriptureisgodbreathed,andthewordbecameflesh,counselor,hebrews412,ifiregardsininmyheart,isaiah96,john1_1,john1_14,livingword,messiah,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm139_2324,psalm6618,searchmeogodandknowmyheart,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wordofgodislivingandpowerfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-wonderful--48019563
https://youtu.be/ouZcI1IZNMo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48019563Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn the book of Isaiah, we find a prophecy concerning the Messiah. We're told He'd be born as a Child, the Son of God, and a list of names is given. The first one is "Wonderful." That word means more than what we think at first glance and thought. Join...
https://youtu.be/ouZcI1IZNMo]]>753billandgloriagaither,crucifixion,emmanuel,extraordinary,foruntousachildisborn,gaithervocalband,immanuel,isaiah714,isaiah96,jesus,marvelousmystery,messiah,miracle,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,untousasonisgiven,waterintowine,wonderfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-hallelujah-what-a-savior--47847638
What kept Philip Bliss coming back to the well of inspiration at the cross of Jesus Christ? He lived and preached Jesus Christ above all else, and that is where his many hymns point us -- to Christ. Join me as we study more about this particular hymn of his, and let's lift praise together -- "Hallelujah, What a Savior!"

http://songscoops.blogspot.com/2012/09/hallelujah-what-savior-philip-p-bliss.html
http://www.believersmagazine.com/bm.php?i=20150503
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/man-of-sorrows/#.YbGBZyrMJPY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47847638Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylOnly a year before his death in a tragic train accident, Philip P Bliss composed and wrote this anthem of glory and praise to Jesus -- "Hallelujah, What a Savior!" What kept Philip Bliss coming back to the well of inspiration at the cross of Jesus...
What kept Philip Bliss coming back to the well of inspiration at the cross of Jesus Christ? He lived and preached Jesus Christ above all else, and that is where his many hymns point us -- to Christ. Join me as we study more about this particular hymn of his, and let's lift praise together -- "Hallelujah, What a Savior!"

http://songscoops.blogspot.com/2012/09/hallelujah-what-savior-philip-p-bliss.html
http://www.believersmagazine.com/bm.php?i=20150503
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/man-of-sorrows/#.YbGBZyrMJPY]]>814ashtabula,dwightlmoody,guiltyvileandhelplesswe,hallelujahwhatasavior,henrymoorehouse,holdthefort,irasankey,isaiah53_3,jesuslovesevenme,john316,letthelowerlightsbeburning,manofsorrowswhataname,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippbliss,revelation191_6,spotlesslambofgodwashe,sufferingservant,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-author-and-finisher--47832432
https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/archives/guzik_david/StudyGuide_Hbr/Hbr_12.cfm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47832432Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylAs we run this race here on earth, journeying home to heaven, we're told to fix our eyes -- to look unto Jesus -- the Author and Finisher of our faith. What does that mean for us, that He's the Author and Finisher of our faith?...
https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/archives/guzik_david/StudyGuide_Hbr/Hbr_12.cfm]]>660alphaandomega,authorandfinisherofourfaith,firstandlast,greatisthyfaithfulness,hebrews121,hebrews122,heisfaithfultocompleteit,hewhobeganagoodwork,hismerciesareneweverymorning,isaiah4522,isaiah464,lamentations321_24,lookinguntojesus,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians16,revelation2213,runwithendurance,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-man-of-sorrows--47813116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47813116Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn Isaiah 53, we learn about Jesus as a suffering servant. In verse 3, He's identified as the "Man of Sorrows," and we learn that He is acquainted with grief. What importance and impact does that have on you and on me, in our daily lives?952acquaintedwithgrief,allyouranxieties,comeuntome,everlastingfather,isaiah53,isaiah53_3,isaiah53_4,isaiah96,letgoofyourburden,manofsorrows,mightygod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,princeofpeace,righteousservant,sufferingservant,surelyhehasborneourgriefs,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wonderfulcounselorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-bringing-in-the-sheaves--47568924
That young man became a prolific singing evangelist, bringing in a reported 11,000 souls for the kingdom of God before his death in a train accident at age 43. Join me as we learn more about Knowles Shaw, his life, and this well-known, well-loved hymn he wrote that expresses his life work so well.

http://drhamrick.blogspot.com/2011/06/bringing-in-sheaves.html
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/bringing-in-the-sheaves-written-in-1874/
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/quotbringing-in-the-sheavesquot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47568924Sat, 20 Nov 2021 05:25:04 +0000Amy EnnylAfter losing his father at age 12, Knowles Shaw worked hard to help support his family in rural Indiana, including playing the violin his father gave him at community events and dance parties for extra money. Some years after his father's death, he...
That young man became a prolific singing evangelist, bringing in a reported 11,000 souls for the kingdom of God before his death in a train accident at age 43. Join me as we learn more about Knowles Shaw, his life, and this well-known, well-loved hymn he wrote that expresses his life work so well.

http://drhamrick.blogspot.com/2011/06/bringing-in-sheaves.html
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/bringing-in-the-sheaves-written-in-1874/
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/quotbringing-in-the-sheavesquot/]]>722bringinginthesheaves,dwightlmoody,georgeaminor,irasankey,knowlesshaw,littlehouseontheprairie,majorwhittle,matthew1339,matthew2521,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philipbliss,psalm1266,singingevangelist,sowingseedsofkindness,theharvestisplentiful,thelaborersarefew,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,weshallcomerejoicingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-consistent-part-2--47532243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47532243Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn Galatians 6:9, we're told to not grow weary in doing good, but that in due season, we will reap, if we do not give up. That's being consistent -- not giving up. Not growing weary in doing good, even if we can't see the fruit of our labors for a...639aheartofunderstanding,apostlepaul,beconsistent,consistent,donotgiveup,donotgrowwearyindoinggood,donotloseheart,earstohear,eyestosee,galatians69,godanswersprayer,harvest,havefaith,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,praywithoutceasing,reapwhatyousow,staythecourse,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-consistent-part-1--47513439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47513439Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylConsistent. There are times we all struggle with this in our lives. God calls us to be consistent in our daily habits, in our beliefs, and in how we live out our faith. Daniel is a worthy example of this in Scripture, and his life of consistency is...8151corinthians1558,consistent,danielinthelionsden,danielprayed,donotloseheart,doubleminded,holdfast,ifanylackswisdomlethimaskgod,james18,kingdarius,littlebylittle,medesandpersians,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,practicemakesperfect,standfirm,steadfast,sticktoit,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-yet-not-i-but-through-christ-in-me--47420327
https://www.challies.com/interviews/get-to-know-cityalight-and-their-new-album/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47420327Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylThe careful crafting of hymns by today's hymnwriters at CityAlight blessed us with this rich, beautiful anthem, "Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me." Join me to learn more about how this song came to be and the great importance of the message it...
https://www.challies.com/interviews/get-to-know-cityalight-and-their-new-album/]]>1100charlesspurgeon,christlivesinme,cityalight,galatians220,hymns,hymnwriters,jonnyrobinson,joyinchrist,myhopeisinchristalone,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,richardthompson,songsofpraise,songsofworship,stpaulscastlehill,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,timchallies,worshipmusic,yetnotibutthroughchristinmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-enough-part-2--47402958
https://www.revival.com/a/225-the-god-who-is-more-than-enough]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47402958Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylWhen we are drained of all resources -- whether physical, emotional, mental, spiritual -- our God is more than enough to meet all our needs. Like the weary disciples who only wanted rest, but encountered the clamoring crowds yet again, needing...
https://www.revival.com/a/225-the-god-who-is-more-than-enough]]>8622corinthians98,aboveallwecanaskorthink,allineedplusleftovers,comeawayandrest,comeuntomeallwhoareweary,elshaddai,enough,ephesians320,exceedinglyabundantly,feedthe5000,fiveloavesandtwofish,generousprovider,iwillgiveyourest,jesusfeedsthe5000,mark630_44,morethanable,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-enough-part-1--47383326Join me as we talk about how God is our "Enough" in so many ways.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47383326Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:00:08 +0000Amy EnnylEnough. Whether we feel like we've had enough of the pressures and stresses of life, or it seems like there's *not* enough of things we need, it's a weighty topic. Enough means "equal to what is needed." Join me as we talk about how God is our...Join me as we talk about how God is our "Enough" in so many ways.]]>8322corinthians98,acceptableoffering,adamandeve,cainandabel,cainkillsabel,enough,equaltowhatisneeded,figleaves,genesis3,john316,livingsacrifice,mygodwillsupplyallyourneed,notbyworksofrighteousness,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians419,siniscrouchingatyourdoor,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,titus35falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-search-me-o-god--46492299
https://believersportal.com/story-behind-search-me-hymn/
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/08/26/search-me-o-god-written-in-1936/
http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/e/a/r/searchme.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46492299Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylWords hastily scribbled down on the back of an envelope at a post office in New Zealand in 1936, inspired by a traditional Maori farewell tune, became the much-loved hymn, "Search Me, O God." Young evangelist J. Edwin Orr, a passion for Jesus burning...
https://believersportal.com/story-behind-search-me-hymn/
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/08/26/search-me-o-god-written-in-1936/
http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/s/e/a/r/searchme.htm]]>552billygraham,bingcrosby,campuscrusadeforchrist,cleansemefromeverysin,clementscott,graciefields,jedwinorr,letrevivalbegininme,makemylifewhollythine,maorifarewellsong,newzealand,newzealandrevival,nowisthehour,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm13923_24,searchmeogod,swisscradlesong,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-am-i-listening-to-god--46492223
Do we listen like Samuel? Are we ready to hear from God? Psalm 85:8 says "Let me hear what God the LORD will speak." Join me as we talk more about listening to God and hearing His voice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46492223Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylSamuel was a young boy when God called out to him in the night. Three times, God called his name, and three times Samuel responded by getting out of bed and obediently going to Eli, the priest he served who was raising him. Finally, Eli realized that...
Do we listen like Samuel? Are we ready to hear from God? Psalm 85:8 says "Let me hear what God the LORD will speak." Join me as we talk more about listening to God and hearing His voice.]]>7211kings19,1samuel3,amilisteningtogod,arkofthecovenant,faithcomesbyhearing,john1027,letmehearwhatgodwillspeak,mysheephearmyvoice,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm858,romans1017,samuelobeyedgod,speaklord,stillsmallvoice,thelordwasnotinthewhirlwind,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,yhwh,yourservantislisteningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-are-you-listening-god--46492134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46492134Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylSometimes, it seems like God isn't listening at all when we're talking to Him. Does He even care? Yes! Proverbs 15:8 tells us that God delights in the prayers of the upright. At the same time, there are blocks we can put in our way between us and God,...6941john19,askanditwillbegiventoyou,becauseheinclinedhiseartome,comeboldlytothethroneofgrace,goddelightsinourprayers,hebrews416,ifiregardiniquityinmyheart,ifweconfessoursin,ilovethelordbecauseheheardme,isgodlistening,matthew77,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prayinfaith,prayingodswill,proverbs158,psalm1161_2,searchmeogod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-o-jesus-i-have-promised--46393580
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/quoto-jesus-i-have-promisedquot/
Johnson, Guye, Treasury of Great Hymns and their stories; Bob Jones University Press; © 1986, pg 243-245.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46393580Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1866, Reverend John Bode wrote a hymn to teach to his daughter and two sons as they prepared for confirmation in the church. Part of what he told them that day was "I have written a hymn containing all the important truths I want you to remember...
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/quoto-jesus-i-have-promisedquot/
Johnson, Guye, Treasury of Great Hymns and their stories; Bob Jones University Press; © 1986, pg 243-245.]]>697abhorevil,arthurmann,benearmelordjesus,bethouforevernearme,givemegracetofollow,masterandfriend,mystrengthandshield,offthebench,ojesusihavepromised,ontothebattlefield,perseverance,persevere,praywithoutceasing,rejoiceinhope,reverendjohnebode,romans12,servethelord,serveyoutotheend,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-perseverance-part-2--46393469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46393469Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylWe're told to put on the whole armor of God, so that we can stand firm against the evil plans of our enemy, Satan. And we're told to persevere in praying and standing firm. The devil is a roaring lion, prowling around looking for someone to devour. If...533beready,bewatchful,ephesians611,ephesians618,heavenlyplaces,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,perseverance,persevere,persevereinpraying,putonthewholearmorofgod,roaringlion,shieldoffaith,speaklord,spiritualforcesofevil,standfirmagainstthedevil,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,voiceofgod,voiceoftruthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-perseverance-part-1--46393206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46393206Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylGalatians 6:9 tells us to keep doing what is good and not lose heart, but persevere. That can sound easy and even encouraging, but it can be so difficult to persevere! We can only accomplish any of this with God's strength and His help. Join me as we...7011chronicles1611,bearoneanothersburdens,dogood,donotloseheart,galatians69,inallyourwaysacknowledgehim,mindyourownbusiness,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,perseverance,persevere,proverbs35_6,reapwhatyousow,seekthelord,sharetheload,steadfast,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustinthelord,yetnotibutthroughchristinmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-authority-part-2--46061637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46061637Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylJesus has authority over Satan and his demons, and they recognize Him and His authority. They are compelled to obey Him. Jesus grants this authority to us, as well, but it is not in our own strength that we can accomplish anything. It is only through...584authority,authoritytotramplescorpions,castoutdemons,colossians317,doalltothegloryofgod,doeverythinginthenameofjesus,healdiseases,helpmyunbelief,ibelieve,inthenameofjesus,isawsatanfalllikelightning,jesuslovesme,luke10,luke9,mark9,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prayerandfasting,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-authority-part-1--46034156
https://www.etymonline.com/word/authority#etymonline_v_18966
https://www.etymonline.com/word/author?ref=etymonline_crossreference#etymonline_v_18965
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authority]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46034156Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylDid you know that the word 'author' is the root of the word 'authority?' Did you know that originally, one of the meanings of the word authority was "a passage of Scripture?" Jesus claimed to have all authority in heaven and on earth. What does that...
https://www.etymonline.com/word/authority#etymonline_v_18966
https://www.etymonline.com/word/author?ref=etymonline_crossreference#etymonline_v_18965
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authority]]>661authority,desiresofyourheart,getbehindmesatan,inthebeginningwastheword,john11,livingword,lovegodwithallyourheart,lovegodwithallyourmind,lovegodwithallyoursoul,lovethelordyourgod,loveyourneighborasyourself,mandoesnotlivebybreadalone,matthew2237,matthew2818,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,power,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youshallnottempthelordyourgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-follow-on--45974688
https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bcushing.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/11/17/today-in-1911-flora-cassel-died/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45974688Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylAfter losing his wife to a prolonged illness, Reverend William Orcutt Cushing was soon after stricken with a creeping paralysis that left him unable to continue his ministry work. He asked God to still find a way to use him in some way, and in answer,...
https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bcushing.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/11/17/today-in-1911-flora-cassel-died/]]>661deuteronomy318,donotfear,downinthevalleywithmysavior,everywhereheleadsme,followgod,followjesus,followme,followon,iradsankey,iwillfollowjesus,livingforjesus,matthew819,nodarkvalley,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,robertlowry,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whenhecometh,williamorcuttcushingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-follow-me-part-2--45960832
What is Jesus calling YOU to? What will your response be? Join me as we learn more about that today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45960832Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylJesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John by saying "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." These fishermen got up from their nets and their boats and they followed. What is Jesus calling YOU to? What will your response be? Join me as we...
What is Jesus calling YOU to? What will your response be? Join me as we learn more about that today.]]>745fishersofmen,followgod,followme,gaintheworldandloseyoursoul,iwillmakeyoufishersofmen,jesusofnazareth,john142,laydownyourlife,matthew419,matthew922,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peterjamesandjohn,seaofgalilee,setdownyournets,simonpeter,takeupyourcross,takeupyourcrossdaily,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-follow-me-part-1--45945764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45945764Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylGod says to follow Him -- to follow His ways, His commandments, His steps. He says "Hold fast to Me." What does it mean to follow the Lord our God, and how can we do that? Join me as we explore that in His Word today.687deuteronomy134,followgod,followme,godalone,heshalldirectyourpaths,holdfast,ihavehiddenyourwordinmyheart,lamptomyfeet,lighttomypath,lovegodwithallyourheart,obeygod,offthebench,onegod,ontothebattlefield,proverbs35_6,psalm119,psalm119105,psalm11911,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-face-to-face-with-christ-my-savior--45883503
https://believersportal.com/story-behind-face-to-face-hymn/
https://www.addeigloriam.org/blog/2013/face-to-face.htm
http://witandwisdom.org/archive/20070829.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45883503Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylA nearly empty jelly dish sparked a thought in hymnist Grant Tullar, sending him off to the piano to write words and music to a hymn. The hymn didn't go over as well as he'd hoped at the evangelistic meeting he was part of that evening, and he...
https://believersportal.com/story-behind-face-to-face-hymn/
https://www.addeigloriam.org/blog/2013/face-to-face.htm
http://witandwisdom.org/archive/20070829.htm]]>9181corinthians1312,carrieellisbreck,chinainlandmission,christmyredeemer,davidjeremiah,facetoface,facetofaceinallhisglory,facetofacewithchristmysavior,granttullar,ishallseehimbyandby,jeremiah333,mrsfrankbreck,nowweseethroughaglassdarkly,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,revporteous,robertjmorgan,romans109,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-face-to-face-part-2--45867311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45867311Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylIn Exodus, we read that God would come and talk to Moses "face to face," like Someone talking to a friend. We can also have that face-to-face time, talking with God in that personal and intimate way.6151corinthians1312,bowdownandworship,exodus3311,facetoface,friendofgod,godtalkedtomoses,hebrews412,loveneverfails,mirror,nowweseethroughaglassdarkly,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pillarofcloud,readyourbible,stillsmallvoice,tencommandments,tentofmeeting,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wordofgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-face-to-face-part-1--45853117
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/will-you-wrestle-with-god
https://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/december/infants-process-faces-121112.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45853117Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylWhat does it mean to have a face-to-face encounter with someone? What would it mean to you if that Someone was God Himself? Join me as we talk about Jacob wrestling with God through an entire night, and then realizing it was God. He saw God face to...
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/will-you-wrestle-with-god
https://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/december/infants-process-faces-121112.html]]>706babiesandfaces,christ,desiringgod,faceinthemirror,facetime,facetoface,facialrecognition,faithpleasesgod,genesis32,godtheson,hebrews116,jacobandesau,jacobwrestleswithgod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peniel,thefaceofgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-thanks-to-god-for-my-redeemer--45808823
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/history-of-the-salvation-army/
https://www.dagen.no/Ord-for-dagen/Hjertets_d%C3%B8r_%C3%A5pen_p%C3%A5_vidt_gap_for_Jesus%C2%A0-44292
https://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2017/11/thanks-to-god.html?m=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45808823Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:25:08 +0000Amy EnnylFrom the street corners of London where William Booth first began evangelizing to Stockholm, Sweden, where a young man's heart was turned from mocking scorn to repentance and salvation, the Salvation Army has had a part in countless souls won for...
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/history-of-the-salvation-army/
https://www.dagen.no/Ord-for-dagen/Hjertets_d%C3%B8r_%C3%A5pen_p%C3%A5_vidt_gap_for_Jesus%C2%A0-44292
https://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2017/11/thanks-to-god.html?m=1]]>774auguststorm,carlebackstrom,ephesians520,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippian411_13,philippians44,rejoiceinthelordalways,romans828,salvationarmy,salvationist,tackogud,thanksforjoyandsorrow,thanksforrosesbythewayside,thankstogod,thankstogodformyredeemer,thewarcry,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williamboothfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-thankfulness-part-2--45703931
http://www.shepherd.to/Persecution/martyr/early-church/twelve-martyrs.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45703931Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:10:17 +0000Amy Ennyl"Giving thanks always and for everything . . ." Ephesians 5:20 gives us yet another reminder and command about being thankful in all circumstances. Can we really accomplish this? There are multiple Scriptures that give us hope in this! Join me as we...
http://www.shepherd.to/Persecution/martyr/early-church/twelve-martyrs.htm]]>6511peter4,1thessalonians518,2corinthians17,carthage,ephesians520,givingthanksalways,gloryrevealed,iwillgiveyouamouthandwisdom,john15,luke21,martyrs,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thankful,thankfulness,thanksbetogod,theyhavepersecutedme,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youwillstandbeforekingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-thankfulness-part-1--45675046
https://harvestministry.org/muller
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/george-muellers-strategy-for-showing-god]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45675046Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we're told to give thanks in "all circumstances." All? How do we do that? Join me as we learn about God's faithfulness and provision, as He teaches us to give thanks to Him in ALL circumstances....
https://harvestministry.org/muller
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/george-muellers-strategy-for-showing-god]]>7441thessalonians518,aheartofthankfulness,allcircumstances,bethankful,bristolengland,ephesians520,georgemuller,givethanks,godisfaithful,godprovides,ineverythinggivethanks,jehovahjireh,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thankfulness,thanks,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-showers-of-blessing--45643628
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/there-shall-be-showers-of-blessings/#.YOi0MXDPxPY
Morgan, Robert J., Then Sings my Soul: Special Edition, W Publishing © 2010, pg 271
http://jobuestmusik.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-story-behinde-hymn-there-shall-be.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45643628Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:20:02 +0000Amy EnnylDaily, God sends blessings to us. Like the chorus of this song says, "Mercy drops 'round us are falling, but for the showers we plead." Are you asking God to shower you with blessings? Just like a much-needed rainstorm refreshes everything around it,...
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/there-shall-be-showers-of-blessings/#.YOi0MXDPxPY
Morgan, Robert J., Then Sings my Soul: Special Edition, W Publishing © 2010, pg 271
http://jobuestmusik.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-story-behinde-hymn-there-shall-be.html]]>7431kings18,civilwar,drought,ezekiel3426,hosea1012,jamesmcgranahan,letgodhavehisway,majordanielwhittle,mercydrops,newtestament,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippbliss,rain,rainstorm,showersofblessing,soundofabundanceofrain,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustandobeyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-rain-part-2--45631051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45631051Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:15:10 +0000Amy EnnylRain -- too little of it is just as problematic as too much. Drought can be devastating, just like flooding, but in a slower fashion. Are you in a season of spiritual drought? What will bring the rain to refresh you? Join me as we talk about spiritual...8931kings18,baal,drought,dryandthirstyland,elijah,flood,isaiah443,iwillpraiseyouinthesanctuary,jezebel,kingahab,kingdavid,livingwater,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm63,rain,rainstorm,thelordheisgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-rain-part-1--45608502
https://scijinks.gov/rain/
https://www.livescience.com/37648-good-smells-rain-petrichor.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45608502Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:20 +0000Amy EnnylRain. Too much causes flooding and great damage. Too little means not enough water to drink and sometimes, not enough food because of the lack of water. It's important in both extremes. God created rain, and He compares it to Himself and to His Word,...
https://scijinks.gov/rain/
https://www.livescience.com/37648-good-smells-rain-petrichor.html]]>647drought,firmament,fountainsofthedeep,genesis1,hosea63,hurricanes,isaiah5510_11,mywordshallnotreturnempy,noahsark,noahsflood,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,ozone,rain,rainbow,rainbowcovenant,smellofrain,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wateroflifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ll-see-you-in-july--45209897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45209897Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:43:44 +0000Amy EnnylI'm taking the month of June away from ThoughtSeeds Podcast, and I'll see you again July 6th!173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-freely-freely--45144627
http://songscoops.blogspot.com/2015/12/freely-freely-carol-owens.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45144627Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:05 +0000Amy EnnylFrom a 1972 musical commissioned by a California church to share Jesus with the masses comes this simple song, with the precise message Jesus came to deliver: "Freely, you have received. Freely give." Join me to learn more about this song and how it...
http://songscoops.blogspot.com/2015/12/freely-freely-carol-owens.html]]>611carolowens,churchontheway,cleansethelepers,cometogethermusical,freelyfreely,freelygive,freelyyouhavereceived,gointoalltheworld,healthesick,jackhayford,matthew108,matthew2818,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,patboone,preachthegospeltoeverynation,raisethedead,thegreatcommission,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-gifts-part-2--45128685
https://www.tyndale.com/sites/unfoldingfaithblog/2019/10/01/a-quick-list-of-biblical-spiritual-gifts-which-gifts-exist-and-what-they-mean/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45128685Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylGod has given every person skills and talents -- saved and unsaved alike. How can you use those for His glory, to serve others and reach them for His kingdom? In addition, those who are saved are given spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit. Do you know...
https://www.tyndale.com/sites/unfoldingfaithblog/2019/10/01/a-quick-list-of-biblical-spiritual-gifts-which-gifts-exist-and-what-they-mean/]]>8511corinthians12,1peter410,allforthegloryofgod,allpartsofthebodyareimportant,discernment,giftofprophecy,giftsandtalents,hospitality,innateability,manypartsmakeupthewholebody,mercyandexhortation,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,skilledcraftsman,speakingintongues,spiritualgifts,talentonloanfromgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-gifts-part-1--45117560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45117560Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylScripture says God is the giver of all good things, and He gives perfect gifts. What can we learn about gifts and giving as we study the perfect Gift-Giver Himself?7081john419,authoroflife,beautyofcreation,everygoodgift,everyperfectgift,fatheroflights,giftoflife,givewithoutexpectation,godlovesacheerfulgiver,godsolovedtheworld,godwillsupplyoureveryneed,james117,john316,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians419,theairibreathe,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,welovebecausehefirstlovedusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-guide-me-o-thou-great-jehovah--45054893
https://www.challies.com/articles/hymn-stories-guide-me-o-thou-great-jehovah/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45054893Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylJust as the Israelites were strangers in a strange land, and God guided them to their promised home, we are also pilgrims in a foreign land, on our way to our eternal home. William Williams, traveling preacher of Wales and the Father of Welsh Hymnody,...
https://www.challies.com/articles/hymn-stories-guide-me-o-thou-great-jehovah/]]>693breadofheaven,breadoflife,guidemeothougreatjehovah,howellharris,iamthebreadoflife,isaiah432,john635,livingwater,mountsinai,neverthirstagain,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pillaroffire,revival,romans109,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,travelingpreacher,wales,williamwilliamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-distractions-part-2--45040089
https://haroldherring.com/blogs/harolds-blogs/richthoughts/1084-avoid-these-7-distractions-to-your-focus
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/lord-deliver-me-from-distraction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45040089Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylThe enemy likes to use distractions to divert our attentions from God's way and from His best. In Scripture, we look at several examples of both good and bad distractions, and the ways that practicing self-control helps us. We also see how continuing...
https://haroldherring.com/blogs/harolds-blogs/richthoughts/1084-avoid-these-7-distractions-to-your-focus
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/lord-deliver-me-from-distraction]]>640davidandbathsheba,distracted,distractions,fruitofthespirit,galatians522_23,luke1038_42,maryandmartha,matthew1428,nehemiah,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peterwalksonwater,samson,selfcontrol,sitathefeetofjesus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,walkonthewater,windandwaves,yeoflittlefaithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-distractions-part-1--45019081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45019081Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylAre you like me -- do you get distracted easily? It's something I struggle with, and with God's help, I've gotten better about not being pulled too far off the path by them, but it still happens. Join me today as we talk about what the Bible says...604askinfaith,askinprayerandreceive,attentiondeficit,developgoodjudgment,distracted,distractions,ephesians321,exceedinglyabundantly,flamingarrows,getwisdom,lookstraightahead,matthew2122,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs4,psalm11915,saytothismountain,sidetracked,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-stepping-in-the-light--44921705
https://lights4god.wordpress.com/2012/06/28/eliza-hewitt-2/
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/quotstepping-in-the-lightquot/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44921705Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylThough a teaching career she loved and enjoyed was cut short by a hot-tempered student's physical attack, Eliza Hewitt did not grow bitter. She poured out her love for Jesus into writing poems, hymns, and Sunday School material. This particular hymn,...
https://lights4god.wordpress.com/2012/06/28/eliza-hewitt-2/
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/quotstepping-in-the-lightquot/]]>7701peter221,elizahewitt,ephesians58_9,followinhissteps,gettysburg,jesusisthelight,kingofkings,ledinpathsoflight,moreaboutjesus,myfaithhasfoundarestingplace,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,steppinginthelight,strongdefender,sunshineinmysoul,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,walkinthelight,whenweallgettoheaven,williamjkirkpatrickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-valor-part-2--44904282
https://avirtuouswoman.org/proverbs-31-woman-explained-for-modern-women/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44904282Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:22 +0000Amy EnnylIn the Old Testament, we find a "woman of valor" mentioned twice. The first is in the book of Ruth, where Boaz praises her. The second is in the acrostic poem at the end of Proverbs 31, where we learn about how to be a woman of valor -- an excellent...
https://avirtuouswoman.org/proverbs-31-woman-explained-for-modern-women/]]>771acrostic,boazandruth,callherblessed,chayil,clothedwithstrength&dignity,excellentwife,herchildrenriseup,kingsolomon,kinsmanredeemer,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs31,ruth311,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,valor,virtuouswoman,whocanfindavirtuouswoman,womanofvalor,womanofworthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-valor-part-1--44886682
http://livingwordin3d.com/discovery/2018/03/01/the-mystery-in-chayil-the-hebrew-word-for-valor/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44886682Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylValor. What does this word mean, really? Where did it come from? Today, we learn about the origins of the word in Scripture, and it's multiple meanings. Join me as we learn more about Gideon, who God called a "mighty man of valor," even when he was...
http://livingwordin3d.com/discovery/2018/03/01/the-mystery-in-chayil-the-hebrew-word-for-valor/]]>641chayil,courage,deuteronomy818,gideon,habbakuk319,hegivesthepowertogetwealth,joshua114,judges612,merit,mightyman,mightymenofvalor,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thelordiswithyou,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,valor,value,whocanfindavirtuouswoman,worthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-joyful-joyful-we-adore-thee--44783201
Some 80-plus years later, Henry van Dyke wrote the glorious lyrics of "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," with the express intent that they be sung to Beethoven's "Hymn of Joy." In the nearly 100 years since then, they have been sung, with this lyric/tune combination considered to be one of the most joyous expressions of hymn lyrics in the English language. Join me as we look and study more about how this hymn came to be.

http://articles.ochristian.com/article6060.shtml
https://deannawitkowski.com/hymn-tune-history-hymn-to-joy-joyful-joyful-we-adore-thee/
https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/joyful-joyful-we-adore-thee]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44783201Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1824, the world first heard Beethoven's 9th (and final, grandest and best) Symphony. It was truly a triumph for him - - a realization of what he'd hoped and worked for. He had envisioned a supreme symphony that would combine instruments and voices,...
Some 80-plus years later, Henry van Dyke wrote the glorious lyrics of "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," with the express intent that they be sung to Beethoven's "Hymn of Joy." In the nearly 100 years since then, they have been sung, with this lyric/tune combination considered to be one of the most joyous expressions of hymn lyrics in the English language. Join me as we look and study more about how this hymn came to be.

http://articles.ochristian.com/article6060.shtml
https://deannawitkowski.com/hymn-tune-history-hymn-to-joy-joyful-joyful-we-adore-thee/
https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/joyful-joyful-we-adore-thee]]>763beethoven,beethovens9th,brickpresbyterian,giverofimmortalgladness,henryvandyke,hymnofjoy,joyfuljoyfulweadorethee,lordoflove,makeajoyfulnoise,odetojoy,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm984,rejoiceinthelord,shoutforjoy,storyoftheotherwiseman,tertiusvandyke,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,thouourfatherchristourbrotherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-the-joy-of-the-lord-is-my-strength--44765643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44765643Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylIn Nehemiah 8, the people are assembled together inside the newly rebuilt city of walls of Jerusalem. As they hear the Law of God read aloud, they become grieved and are weeping. Nehemiah tells them not to grieve, not to worry or be upset -- but to...550acts16,donotgrieve,exodus15,gladheart,godismyrefugeandstrength,nehemiah810,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,paulandsilas,protection,rebuildthewalls,redseacrossing,refuge,rejoice,safeharbor,thejoyofthelordismystrength,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustinthelord,wallsofjerusalemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-joy-comes-in-the-morning--44747884
https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-30/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44747884Tue, 11 May 2021 12:00:04 +0000Amy Ennyl"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Are you in a season that is a night of weeping? Have you been there before, but come through on the other side of shouting for joy in the morning? Know this: God promised that morning...
https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-30/]]>8142corinthians14,engravedonhispalms,godofcompassion,greatisthyfaithfulness,hehealsthebrokenhearted,herescuesthecrushedinspirit,isaiah49,isaiah534_5,iwillnotforgetyou,joy,joycomesinthemorning,lamentations322_24,merciesareneweverymorning,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm1473,psalm305,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,weepingmaylastforthenightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-spring--44481281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44481281Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:14:21 +0000Amy EnnylHey everybody! I'll be away the podcast for the next weeks, and I'll be back with a new episode on May 11. In the meantime, check out any episodes you've missed, and have a wonderful time enjoying spring!99announcement,happymothersday,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,takingabreak,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-his-banner-over-me-is-love--44431489
https://livinghymns.net/al-smith-biography/

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenvilleonline/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-b-smith&pid=140844976]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44431489Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:02 +0000Amy Ennyl"His Banner Over Me is Love" is one of the many gospel choruses and hymns that Alfred B. Smith wrote and published. Join me as we learn more about how the impact Alfred Smith had lives around the world through his music ministry in the 20th century....
https://livinghymns.net/al-smith-biography/

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenvilleonline/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-b-smith&pid=140844976]]>949alfredbsmith,billygraham,broughtmetohisbanquetingtable,forgodsolovedtheworld,heavenlyplaces,heisthevinewearethebranches,hisbannerovermeislove,jesusistherockofmysalvation,juilliard,livinghymns,offthebench,onewaytopeace,ontothebattlefield,singspiration,songofsolomon24,surelygoodnessandmercy,thelordismineandiamhis,thepowerofthecross,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-his-banner-over-me-part-2--44416972
https://www.chaimbentorah.com/2015/08/word-study-but-his-banner-over-me-is-love-ודגלו-גלו-עלי-אהבה/

https://loveatthecentre.wordpress.com/tag/his-banner-over-me-is-love/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44416972Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylIn the Song of Solomon, the bride declares that her beloved has brought her into his banqueting house, and his banner over her is love. What does she mean, and what does that mean for us, the Church, as the Bride of Christ?...
https://www.chaimbentorah.com/2015/08/word-study-but-his-banner-over-me-is-love-ודגלו-גלו-עלי-אהבה/

https://loveatthecentre.wordpress.com/tag/his-banner-over-me-is-love/]]>5901john31,brideofchrist,childrenofgod,christdiedforus,goddemonstratedhisloveforus,godislove,greaterlovehasnoonethanthis,hisbannerovermeislove,jehovahnissi,john1513,laydownhisforlifeforhisfriend,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,romans58,romans81,songofsolomon,songofsolomon24,thereforenownocondemnation,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-his-banner-over-me-part-1--44401959
Join me as we discuss the importance of banners and why God chooses to be identified with them. Why do they matter for us?

https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Standard/
https://www.thoughtco.com/flags-importance-in-the-civil-war-1773716]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44401959Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIn the wilderness, the Israelites went to battle against the Amalekites. As Joshua led the army in battle, Moses went up on a nearby hill to watch. If he lifted his hands, Israel prevailed. If he lowered his hands, Amalek prevailed. His arms grew...
Join me as we discuss the importance of banners and why God chooses to be identified with them. Why do they matter for us?

https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Standard/
https://www.thoughtco.com/flags-importance-in-the-civil-war-1773716]]>698banner,civilwarbattleflag,exodus1715,gulfofaqaba,hisbanneroverme,hisbannerovermeislove,jehovahnissi,mightytosave,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm205,psalm604,rallyingpoint,romanstandard,thelordmybanner,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,victory,victorybanner,zephaniah317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-is-your-all-on-the-altar--44338259
https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bhoffman.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44338259Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylElisha Hoffman was born in 1839 and spent his 90-year life preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also writing and composing over 2,000 hymns. While we don't know the exact circumstances that led him to write "Is Your All on the Altar?," the words...
https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bhoffman.html]]>8441corinthians619_20,abundantlyaboveallweimagine,areyouwashedintheblood,elishahoffman,ephesians314_20,imusttelljesus,increaseourfaith,isyourallonthealtar,knowtheloveofchrist,leaningontheeverlastingarms,luke175,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pennsylvania,romans121,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,walkwiththelord,youhavelongedforsweetpeace,youwereboughtwithapricefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-hold-nothing-back-part-2--44326575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44326575Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:05 +0000Amy EnnylWhen God talks about tithing in the Bible -- and He talks about it a lot! -- He isn't just talking about money. He tells us to give Him the first tenth -- the tithe -- of EVERYTHING. What is He asking you to give? What might you be holding back? Join...639giveanditshallbegiventoyou,goodmeasurepresseddown,holdnothingback,honorthelordwithyourwealth,luke638,malachi3,mark1241_44,mygodshallsupplyallyourneed,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,overflowing,philippians419,pouroutablessingofabundance,proverbs1124,shallamanrobgod,thewidowsmite,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,tithesandofferings,windowsofheavenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-hold-nothing-back-part-1--44312470
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firstborn_(Judaism)#:~:text=The%20firstborn%20or%20firstborn%20son,to%20the%20nation%20of%20Israel.
https://gossipforjesus.com/2016/06/28/break-out-the-alabaster-box/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44312470Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylIn Exodus 22, God tells us to hold nothing back from Him in giving Him offerings, and in the Gospels, we find the account of Mary of Bethany pouring out the expensive perfume from her alabaster box onto the head and feet of Jesus, as she worshiped Him...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firstborn_(Judaism)#:~:text=The%20firstborn%20or%20firstborn%20son,to%20the%20nation%20of%20Israel.
https://gossipforjesus.com/2016/06/28/break-out-the-alabaster-box/]]>676alabaster,alabasterbox,alabasterjarofperfume,anointmyheadwithoil,exodus2229,firstbornson,forgivemuchlovemuch,forgivesoursins,holdnothingback,luke7,maryofbethany,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,simontheleper,simonthepharisee,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,worshipatthefeetofjesus,yearswages,yoursinsareforgivenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-take-my-life-and-let-it-be--44250928
https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/frances-havergal-wrote-take-my-life-and-let-it-be-11630571.html
https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/take-my-life-and-let-it-be]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44250928Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylIn Luke 9:23, Jesus tells us if we want to follow Him, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. In this hymn of consecration, Frances Ridley Havergal has gifted us with a prayer that helps us do that more fully. Join me as we learn more...
https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/frances-havergal-wrote-take-my-life-and-let-it-be-11630571.html
https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/take-my-life-and-let-it-be]]>751alltojesus,churchmissionaryhouse,churchofengland,consecrated,everonlyallforthee,francesridleyhavergal,handsandfeet,iloveyoulord,letmesing,likeariverglorious,luke923,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,romans121_2,takemylifeandletitbe,takeupyourcrossandfollowhim,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whoisonthelordsside,williamhenryhavergalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-when-god-calls-part-2--44231498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44231498Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylMaybe you feel like you could never be an Esther or a David or a Moses. You're just an average everyday no-name. But God calls you, too. He calls each one of us to do some of the same things, like speak for those who have no voice, preach the Gospel,...6281peter29,chosenbygod,faithfulinlittlethings,faithfulinmuch,godcallsmoses,gointoalltheworld,kingdavid,mark1615,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peculiarpeople,preachthegospeltoallcreation,queenesther,setapart,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,undergroundrailroad,usethegiftsgodgivesyou,voiceforthosewhocannotspeak,whengodcallsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-when-god-calls-part-1--44212920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44212920Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylThroughout the Word of God, we find examples of God calling people. He called them for unique and individual purposes and reasons and tasks, and He calls each of us, too. Sometimes, it's tempting to resist that call, because what He's asking us to do...844beforeiformedyouiknewyou,burningbush,exodus3,exodus4,forsuchatimeasthis,godhasnotgivenusaspiritoffear,godiscallingyou,holyground,iamwhoiam,jeremiah15,kingdavid,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,queenesther,shepherdtoking,stirupthegiftofgod,takeoffyourshoesholyground,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whengodcallsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-he-lives--44141432
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/he-lives/#.YGVCzHvPxPY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44141432Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:20 +0000Amy EnnylAs he was shaving early on Easter morning and pondering his upcoming sermon, Pastor Alfred Ackley heard another preacher on the radio proclaim that even though it was Easter, it didn't matter to him if Jesus had ever risen from the grave, or if His...
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/he-lives/#.YGVCzHvPxPY]]>802alfredackley,christlivesinme,eastersunday,galatians220,heisnothere,heisrisen,helives,heliveswithinmyheart,iservearisensavior,jesusisalive,matthew286,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,passionweek,resurrection,romans109,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whyseekthelivingamongthedead,youaskmehowiknowhelivesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-does-the-resurrection-matter-part-2--44125299
https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/debates/is-there-historical-evidence-for-the-resurrection-of-jesus-the-craig-ehrman/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44125299Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylBible scholars from all walks of faith -- from adamant agnostics to committed Christians -- agree that there is much historical evidence that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ actually did happen. What are some of those evidences? And did the apostles...
https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/debates/is-there-historical-evidence-for-the-resurrection-of-jesus-the-craig-ehrman/]]>8911corinthians15,1john510_13,believeinthelordjesuschrist,believeinyourheart,didtheresurrectionhappen,drwilliamlanecraig,evidenceforresurrection,godraisedhimfromthedead,historicalevidence,iamtheresurrectionandthelife,ifyouconfesswithyourmouth,john1125_26,john316,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,resurrection,romans109,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youwillbesavedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-does-the-resurrection-matter-part-1--44110031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44110031Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylIt is Passion Week right now, and as we remember each day leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, we look toward the Resurrection, when the tomb was empty. Explore with me why the Resurrection was and is absolutely vital to all of history.6091corinthians15,1corinthians1517,christdiedforoursins,doestheresurrectionmatter,eastersunday,hebrews116,heisrisen,heisrisenindeed,idelivereduntoyoufirstofall,jesusintercedesforus,offthebench,onegodandonemediator,ontothebattlefield,passionweek,resurrection,resurrectionsunday,romans834,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,withoutfaithitisimpossiblefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-revive-us-again--44051501
1. http://www.cobblestoneroadministry.org/2007/SermonStory_William_P_Mackay_FaithfulnessOfGod.html?fbclid=IwAR0EYITba2A-kYiuTSlmnfvYGGidq7Injeghy8sEkLnYqxwbiycnQkArqiY
2. http://earnestlycontending.com/maranatha/?p=971
3. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/c/k/mackay_wp.htm?fbclid=IwAR0--y4DxlFdMtQlFoiwgnq0pekwH8gp-oSGNP5lAQoRQ46quHjMTldpRCI
4. https://archive.org/stream/wp_mackay_of_hull/late%20rev%20dr%20w%20p%20mackay%20of%20hull_djvu.txt
5. https://hymnary.org/person/Mackay_WP
6. https://faithalone.org/grace-in-focus-articles/praise-the-lord/?fbclid=IwAR1yoibTWagcz5FXNH-ZoPm2B7daizOZCd1pEFddeelcKOIzhQHhpjM0Cfo
7. https://www.etymonline.com/word/glory#etymonline_v_8969
8. https://www.etymonline.com/word/praise#etymonline_v_18606]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44051501Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:48:14 +0000Amy EnnylWilliam P. Mackay was an atheist doctor in Edinburgh, Scotland when he encountered Jesus. His penniless patient had died, leaving behind a Bible in his bed. As the nurse handed him the Bible, he opened it and discovered his name and a Scripture verse...
1. http://www.cobblestoneroadministry.org/2007/SermonStory_William_P_Mackay_FaithfulnessOfGod.html?fbclid=IwAR0EYITba2A-kYiuTSlmnfvYGGidq7Injeghy8sEkLnYqxwbiycnQkArqiY
2. http://earnestlycontending.com/maranatha/?p=971
3. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/c/k/mackay_wp.htm?fbclid=IwAR0--y4DxlFdMtQlFoiwgnq0pekwH8gp-oSGNP5lAQoRQ46quHjMTldpRCI
4. https://archive.org/stream/wp_mackay_of_hull/late%20rev%20dr%20w%20p%20mackay%20of%20hull_djvu.txt
5. https://hymnary.org/person/Mackay_WP
6. https://faithalone.org/grace-in-focus-articles/praise-the-lord/?fbclid=IwAR1yoibTWagcz5FXNH-ZoPm2B7daizOZCd1pEFddeelcKOIzhQHhpjM0Cfo
7. https://www.etymonline.com/word/glory#etymonline_v_8969
8. https://www.etymonline.com/word/praise#etymonline_v_18606]]>859allgloryandpraise,damascusroadexperience,edinburgh,hallelujah,hallelujahamen,hallelujahthinetheglory,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,portreescotland,psalm856,revelation512,revive,reviveusagain,romans323,sauloftarsus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wepraisetheeogod,williampmackay,worthyisthelambwhowasslainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-hosanna--44028041
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/hosanna]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44028041Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylAs we approach Palm Sunday -- the start of Passion Week leading us to Resurrection Day -- the Hosanna! is brought up again. It's what the people shouted in praise as Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, fulfilling prophecy...
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/hosanna]]>622adenofrobbers,ahouseofprayer,hebrew,herecomesjesusonadonkey,hosanna,hosannainthehighest,hosannatothesonofdavid,hoshiyana,jesuslovesyoursong,johnpiper,matthew21,offthebench,ohsave,ontothebattlefield,psalm11825,salvation,sonofdavid,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,throwingthemoneychangersoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-hallelujah--44012122
https://www.pathofobedience.com/words/what-does-hallelujah-mean/
https://hebrew.jerusalemprayerteam.org/hallelujah/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44012122Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylHallelujah! Have you ever said that in passing? In praise? You may already know that the basic translation is "praise the LORD." What do those Hebrew words and letters really mean if we start to look deeper? Join me as we talk about the seriousness...
https://www.pathofobedience.com/words/what-does-hallelujah-mean/
https://hebrew.jerusalemprayerteam.org/hallelujah/]]>837belight,carelesswords,donottakethenameofgodinvain,exodus207,hallelujah,hebrew,leteverythingthathasbreath,matthew1236,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,praisethelord,praiseyethelord,psalm150,revelation19,revelation5,thelordgodalmightyreigns,thirdcommandment,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdomandpowerandmajestyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-my-hope-is-in-the-lord--43977353
http://chrisfieldblog.com/2009/01/22/norman-clayton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43977353Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:40:19 +0000Amy EnnylNearly 80 years ago, Norman Clayton wrote "My Hope is in the Lord," giving us a gospel hymn filled with phrases drawn directly from Scripture, pointing us to Jesus, and yes, giving us hope. Join me as we learn more about this hymn and the man who...
http://chrisfieldblog.com/2009/01/22/norman-clayton]]>6771timothy25,aransomforall,bygraceyouhavebeensaved,ephesians28,everlastinglife,formehediedformehelives,gracethroughfaith,hope,john112,john316,myhopeisinthelord,normanclayton,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm397,psalm715,rodeheaver,thereisonegodandonemediator,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-hope-part-2--43927933
http://www.therebelchristian.com/blog/the-difference-between-faith-and-hope-a-christians-view892018
https://www.kcm.org/read/questions/what-the-difference-between-hope-and-faith]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43927933Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylWhat is the difference between hope and faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells that "faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hope brings joy and anticipation to our faith. Join me as we discuss what the Bible says about how...
http://www.therebelchristian.com/blog/the-difference-between-faith-and-hope-a-christians-view892018
https://www.kcm.org/read/questions/what-the-difference-between-hope-and-faith]]>8071thessalonians413_18,abrahambelievedgod,donotgrieveasthosewithnohope,faith,faithiscountedasrighteousness,fatherabraham,hebrews111,hope,hopeagainsthope,hopeandfaith,iknowtheplansihaveforyou,jeremiah2911,joyinhope,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,planstogiveyouafutureandahope,romans4,thelordhimselfshalldescend,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-hope-part-1--43909410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43909410Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:05 +0000Amy EnnylHope -- we go through each day hoping for something, whether small and insignificant, important and vital, or somewhere in between. What is hope, really? It's expecting with confidence that your desire will be fulfilled. What do you hope for? What do...8032corinthians4,delightyourselfinthelord,desiresofyourheart,donotloseheart,expectations,expectwithconfidence,fixourgazeonwhatisunseen,hope,hopeinthelord,hopesanddreams,hopingandwishing,iwaitforthelord,jarsofclay,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm130,psalm374,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatwecannotseelastsforeverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-be-thou-my-vision--43820218
1. https://worshipsounds.wordpress.com/tag/be-thou-my-vision/
2. Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition, by Robert Morgan (Thomas Nelson, Inc. © 2003), Kindle edition, location 219-228
3. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1056&context=eml_fac_pubs&fbclid=IwAR3j4Gg9CXpYKokbo-AFkAUoIYu6o5xq0H3AYp0TX3sm5p6YtxhClyO5yi8
4. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
5. https://www.irishamericanmom.com/irelands-round-towers/
6. http://www.gaelicmatters.com/irish-round-towers.html
7. https://stairnaheireann.net/2017/07/23/the-high-kings-of-ireland-2/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43820218Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:00:03 +0000Amy Ennyl"Be Thou My Vision" is a timeless hymn dating back almost 2,000 years. A blind poet, a pagan king, and a formerly kidnapped missionary all were involved in its origins. Stretching across the millenia, two women at the beginning of the twentieth...
1. https://worshipsounds.wordpress.com/tag/be-thou-my-vision/
2. Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition, by Robert Morgan (Thomas Nelson, Inc. © 2003), Kindle edition, location 219-228
3. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1056&context=eml_fac_pubs&fbclid=IwAR3j4Gg9CXpYKokbo-AFkAUoIYu6o5xq0H3AYp0TX3sm5p6YtxhClyO5yi8
4. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
5. https://www.irishamericanmom.com/irelands-round-towers/
6. http://www.gaelicmatters.com/irish-round-towers.html
7. https://stairnaheireann.net/2017/07/23/the-high-kings-of-ireland-2/]]>1132bethoumybattleshield,bethoumyvision,bethoumywisdom,dallanforgaill,highking,highkingofheaven,ireland,irishroundtower,marybyrne,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm18,psalm274,stpatrick,swordandshield,swordofthespirit,tarahill,thelordismyrockandfortress,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-learning-to-trust-god-a-personal-journey-part-2--43815929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43815929Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylIn this second part of our two-part chat with a special guest, she discusses her spiritual journey these past few years and what truths God has used to grow her faith and teach her to trust Him fully.1107anylackwisdomaskofgod,comeuntomeallyouwhoareweary,countialljoy,fearnotforiamwiththee,hebrews135,isaiah4110,james12_6,jeremiah2911,learningtotrust,leaveyourburdensatthecross,matthew1128_30,neveralone,neverleaveyouorforsakeyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians467,testingofyourfaith,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trialsbringendurancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-learning-to-trust-god-a-personal-journey-part-1--43784162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43784162Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:00:05 +0000Amy EnnylFor this week, we're doing something new! Join me and my special guest as we discuss how God has worked in her life through various struggles and difficulties and led to a place of trusting Him.1142beanxiousfornothing,castyourburdensonthelord,fearandanxiety,hisyokeiseasyhisburdenislight,iwillfearnoevil,leannotonyourownunderstanding,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peacethatpassesunderstanding,philippians467,prayingalways,proverbs356,psalm23,thelordismyshepherd,thouartwithme,thoughiwalkthroughthevalley,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trust,trustinthelordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-christ-liveth-in-me--43704907
http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2015/04/christ-liveth-in-me.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2014/02/28/christ-liveth-in-me/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43704907Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylFrom Galatians 2:20, Major Daniel Whittle crafted a beautiful, encouraging hymn that also challenges us to think about what it means that Christ lives in us. What does that phrase mean to you? "Christ liveth in me." Join me today to learn more about...
http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2015/04/christ-liveth-in-me.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2014/02/28/christ-liveth-in-me/]]>720christlivethinme,fruitofthespirit,galatians220,iamcrucifiedwithchrist,jamesmcgrahanan,majorwhittle,maywhittlemoody,momentbymoment,nocondemntation,offthebench,oncefarfromgodanddeadinsin,ontothebattlefield,philippbliss,praisethegodoftruthandgrace,removeourreproach,reproach,romans81,templeoftheholyspirit,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-reproach-part-2--43680674
https://www.challies.com/articles/the-character-of-the-christian-above-reproach/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43680674Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylWhat does it mean to live a life "above reproach?" To be "blameless" in the way we conduct ourselves? Even more importantly, *how* can we achieve that? Join me as we dig into this important and transforming topic in God's Word....
https://www.challies.com/articles/the-character-of-the-christian-above-reproach/]]>6071timothy32,abovereproach,betransformed,blameless,changingyourthoughthabits,colossians122,convert,donotbeconformedtothisworld,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians215,qualificationsforchurchelder,renewyourmind,reproach,romans1212,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,timchallies,titus16,yourwordisalamptomyfeetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-reproach-part-1--43676216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43676216Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylReproach. What comes to mind when you hear that word? If you've ever been chastised or condemned for something, you've faced reproach. Sometimes, we're the ones condemning ourselves, and we carry around our reproach like a badge of shame. Jesus came...637asfarastheeastisfromthewest,godiscompassionateandmerciful,gointothepromisedland,ifyouconfesswithyourmouth,isaiah53,isaiah54,joshua59,nomoreguiltorshame,noweaponformedagainstyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm10312,removeourreproach,reproach,romans109,romans81,thelordisslowtoanger,thereisnocondemnationinchrist,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-a-child-of-the-king--43611463
The chorus tells us that with Jesus as our Savior, we're children of the King. Are you a child of the King? I hope so! Join me to learn more about this uplifting hymn.

https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/a-child-of-the-king/#.YDXbOunPxPY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43611463Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylA poem thought through on a Sunday walk home from church ended up being matched to partially unfinished music from Philip P. Bliss. John Sumner had vowed to finish that music and see it paired with lyrics to become a hymn, in tribute to his friend,...
The chorus tells us that with Jesus as our Savior, we're children of the King. Are you a child of the King? I hope so! Join me to learn more about this uplifting hymn.

https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/a-child-of-the-king/#.YDXbOunPxPY]]>5821john31,2corinthians89,achildoftheking,adopted,harriettbuell,iamthewaythetruthandthelife,identityinchrist,igotoprepareaplaceforyou,inmyfathershousearemanyrooms,john146,johnbsumner,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peterpbilhorn,philippbliss,psalm5010,thecattleonathousandhills,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,withjesusmysaviorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-identity-part-2--43611362
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/whats-in-a-name-5-times-god-changed-a-person-s-name.html

https://www.faithgateway.com/names-reveal-value-and-meaning/#.YDXWRunPxPZ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43611362Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:05 +0000Amy EnnylNames and what they mean are important to God. There are occasions where He personally named people, and also where He changed people's names. In changing their actual public identity, He also altered the course of their lives. Join me to learn more...
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/whats-in-a-name-5-times-god-changed-a-person-s-name.html

https://www.faithgateway.com/names-reveal-value-and-meaning/#.YDXWRunPxPZ]]>802abrahamandsarah,abramtoabraham,cheaterandtrickster,fatherofnations,fearnotihaveredeemedyou,genesis17,genesis32,identity,ihavecalledyoubyname,isaiah431,jacobandesau,jacobbecomesisrael,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,simonpeter,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,uponthisrockibuildmychurch,whoiaminchrist,youareminefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-identity-part-1--43595379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43595379Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylWhat is your identity? How do you identify yourself for your own purposes and to others? Going further, how does God identify you? Join me as we explore some of the identities God has given us as His children.6361peter24,2corinthians517,2corinthians61920,adopted,blessed,boughtwithaprice,chosen,ephesians210,identify,identity,kingofkings,livingstones,masterpiece,newcreation,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,royalty,templeoftheholyspirit,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-god-will-take-care-of-you--43520696
Do WE believe that God will take of US? Join me as we study this hymn -- where it came from and what it means.

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-god-will-take-care-of-you
http://littlebirdieblessings.blogspot.com/2015/03/hymn-story-god-will-take-care-of-you.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/08/21/today-in-1866-civilla-martin-born/
https://wordwisehymns.com/2011/03/02/god-will-take-care-of-you/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43520696Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylA simple question from a believing child ("Don't you believe God will take care of Mother while you are gone?") led that mother, Civilla Martin, to pen the words to this famous hymn, "God Will Take Care of You." Later that evening, her husband sat...
Do WE believe that God will take of US? Join me as we study this hymn -- where it came from and what it means.

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-god-will-take-care-of-you
http://littlebirdieblessings.blogspot.com/2015/03/hymn-story-god-will-take-care-of-you.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2010/08/21/today-in-1866-civilla-martin-born/
https://wordwisehymns.com/2011/03/02/god-will-take-care-of-you/]]>786benotdismayedforiamyourgod,civillamartin,donotbeafraid,godwilltakecareofyou,hewillsustainyou,hiseyeisonthesparrow,isaiah4110,jcpenney,john1413,mygodwillsupplyallyourneed,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians419,provider,provision,psalm5522,psalm91,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williammartinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-provider-part-2--43502815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43502815Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylWhat are the greatest needs you can think of? Food and water for those who are starving? Desperately needed medical care in remote regions? Those ARE tremendous needs, and we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, delivering His provision to...6901john317,christdiedforus,feedthehungry,goddemonstratedhisloveforus,godtheprovider,gracethroughfaith,handsandfeetofjesus,healthesick,mygodshallsupplyallyourneed,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians419,provide,provision,romans58,romans832,salvationfromsin,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whilewewerestillsinnersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-provider-part-1--43486818
https://www.etymonline.com/word/provide#etymonline_v_2751
https://www.etymonline.com/word/provision#etymonline_v_2755]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43486818Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylNumerous times in the Bible, we are assured of God's provision, and His role as our provider. Even the very air we breathe to stay alive is supplied by Him. Can we trust God for our basic needs, like air, water, food, and shelter? Can we trust Him for...
https://www.etymonline.com/word/provide#etymonline_v_2751
https://www.etymonline.com/word/provision#etymonline_v_2755]]>812accordingtohisrichesinglory,bitterwatersmadesweet,elijahfedbyravens,foresight,godwillsupplymyeveryneed,job334,oasisinthedesert,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,partingoftheredsea,philippians419,preparation,provide,provision,prudence,theairibreathe,thebreathofthealmighty,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,watersofmarahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-amazing-grace--43396178
Morgan, Robert J. Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition; W. Publishing Group © 2010; Pg 163
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-amazing-grace-part-i]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43396178Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylPerhaps no other song has made such an impact on so many lives across the world than Amazing Grace. In our study this week of "Lost and Found," I find the lostness of John Newton exceedingly profound, as well as how he was found and went from...
Morgan, Robert J. Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition; W. Publishing Group © 2010; Pg 163
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-amazing-grace-part-i]]>996amazinggrace,blindbutnowisee,ephesians17,howsweetthesound,johnnewton,lostandfound,offthebench,olneyhymns,ontothebattlefield,pentatonicscale,robertjmorgan,slavetrade,tenthousandyears,thatsavedawretchlikeme,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,thrumanydangerstoilsandsnares,twasgracethattaughtmyheart,williamcowper,williamwilberforcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-lost-and-found-part-2--43378166
https://hymnary.org/text/i_will_serve_thee_because_i_love_thee
https://www.bible-history.com/links.php?cat=39&sub=414&cat_name=&subcat_name=Shepherds]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43378166Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:08 +0000Amy EnnylLost and found. Are you lost? Were you lost, and now you're found? In the same way that a shepherd searches for just one lost sheep and rejoices and celebrates when he finds it, Jesus is searching for you. And when He finds you, all of heaven will...
https://hymnary.org/text/i_will_serve_thee_because_i_love_thee
https://www.bible-history.com/links.php?cat=39&sub=414&cat_name=&subcat_name=Shepherds]]>698bestillandknowthatiamgod,billgaither,gloriagaither,godisourrefugeandstrength,goodshepherd,isaiah536,iwasnothingbeforeyoufoundme,iwillservethee,lostandfound,luke153_7,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm46,searchandrescue,stayput,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youhavegivenlifetomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-lost-and-found-part-1--43360095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43360095Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylLost. It has so many different meanings. Each one of us comes into this world lost. But Jesus said He came to seek us out and to find us and to save us! And He is the way and the truth and the life.862cornmaze,howcanweknowtheway,iamthewaythetruthandthelife,john146,leavethe99,lost,lostandfound,lostsheep,luke15,luke1910,noonecomestothefather,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,rejoicinginheaven,rejoicingoveralostsinner,seekandsavethosewhoarelost,tensilvercoins,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,zacchaeusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-open-my-eyes-that-i-may-see--43297020
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195352743/clara-harriet-scott

(Newspaper account of Mrs. Scott's death)
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56864015/clara-scott-killed-in-buggy-accident-at/

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-open-my-eyes-that-i-may-see]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43297020Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:35:09 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1895, "Open My Eyes, That I May See" was published as part of a collection of hymns by Mrs. Clara H. Scott. Clara Scott made history as the first woman to have a full book of her own compositions published, and later, two more song collections of...
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195352743/clara-harriet-scott

(Newspaper account of Mrs. Scott's death)
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56864015/clara-scott-killed-in-buggy-accident-at/

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-open-my-eyes-that-i-may-see]]>8842kings617,blessedarethepureinheart,chicagomusicalinstitute,clarahscott,dubuqueiowa,ellaemerson,henryclayscott,hewhohasearstohear,horatiorpalmer,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,openmyeyearsandletmehear,openmyeyesillumineme,openmyeyesthatimaysee,psalm11918,spiritdivine,theroyalanthembook,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,truthinsongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-vision-part-2--43260571
If you need vision -- maybe you're feeling in the dark in life lately -- ask God to open your eyes. Join me today to learn more about what the Bible says about vision and God restoring our sight.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43260571Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylFrom Elisha's prophetic visions ruining the attack plans of the Syrian king to his prayers that God open his young servant's eyes to the heavenly armies surrounding them, God tells us a lot about vision and sight. The young man's eyes were indeed...
If you need vision -- maybe you're feeling in the dark in life lately -- ask God to open your eyes. Join me today to learn more about what the Bible says about vision and God restoring our sight.]]>8712kings6,blindbartimaeus,blindness,elishatheprophet,eyestosee,heavensarmies,jesussonofdavidhavemercyonme,letmerecovermysight,mark1052,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,openhiseyesandlethimsee,openmyeyes,psalm11918,sonofhonor,stumblingindarkness,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,vision,yourfaithhasmadeyouwellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-vision-part-1--43241035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43241035Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylVision. Do you have vision and clarity for the path ahead of you? How can you know where and how to walk through life with wisdom and discernment? God tells us to ask Him, and He'll answer. He wants to share His vision for us with us! Jeremiah 33:3...6021corinthians2,abrahambelievedgod,abrahamfriendofgod,calltomeandiwillansweryou,genesis18,godvision,greatandhiddenthings,greaterlovehasnoonethanthis,ihavecalledyoufriend,jeremiah333,john1515,noeyehasseennoearhasheard,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs2918,sodomandgomorrah,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,vision,withnovisionpeopleperishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-wonderful-words-of-life--43157443
https://wordwisehymns.com/2011/06/06/wonderful-words-of-life/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43157443Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylThough he only lived 38 years before his life here on earth was cut short, Philip P. Bliss left us all with a tremendous gift in the words and musical melodies he wrote and composed. How many individuals have come to know Christ because of his hymns?...
https://wordwisehymns.com/2011/06/06/wonderful-words-of-life/]]>731beautifulwordswonderfulwords,danielwhittle,dwightlmoody,eternallife,flemingrevell,irasankey,jbtowner,john663,john668,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippbliss,revellpublishing,singthemoveragaintome,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williambradbury,wonderfulwordsoflife,wordsoflife,wordsoflifeandbeautyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-the-words-we-say-part-2--43151394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43151394Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:15:06 +0000Amy EnnylThe book of Proverbs has much to tell us about the words we say -- words we *should* say, words we should *not* say, and what kinds of words we should be listening to or avoiding. Join me as we look through Proverbs for God's wisdom on words that are...728agentleanswerturnsawaywrath,agentletongueisatreeoflife,agoodwordmakesoneglad,applesofgold,awordfitlyspoken,deathandlifeinthetongue,forsakenotyourmothersteaching,graciouswordsarepure,guardyourtongue,harshwordsstirupanger,hearyourfathersinstructions,keepyourlipsfromevil,lyinglipsareanabomination,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wisdomcriesout,wordswesayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-the-words-we-say-part-1--43127294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43127294Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:30:17 +0000Amy EnnylAs we study Scripture, we start to see that God places a lot of importance on the words we say. Psalm 19:14 is a prayer that David prayed, asking God to help him "let the words of" his mouth be acceptable to God. There is great power in the words we...710acceptabletogod,colossians46,deathandlifeinthetongue,ephesians429,letthewordsofmymouth,letyourconversationbegracious,mylipsshallpraisethee,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,outoftheabundanceoftheheart,outoftheheartthemouthspeaks,powerofthetongue,proverbs1011,proverbs1821,psalm1914,psalm633,soundspeech,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,titus2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-he-leadeth-me--43038075
His wife sent it to a Christian magazine, where it caught the attention of well-known composer William Bradbury, who put it to a melody and published it in one of his hymn collections. Three years later, Joseph Gilmore was thumbing through a hymnal in Boston and came across his own poem. Since then, it has been published in over 2,000 hymnals, and God is still using that message to speak comfort, trust, and courage into the hearts of His children around the world.

http://www.paperlesshymnal.com/tph/stories/HeLeadethMe/index.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43038075Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylRecently graduated from seminary, Joseph Gilmore was filling in at a church in Philadelphia in 1862, at the height of fighting in the Civil War. He planned to preach from Psalm 23, but as he read, he couldn't get past the phrase "He leadeth me . . ."...
His wife sent it to a Christian magazine, where it caught the attention of well-known composer William Bradbury, who put it to a melody and published it in one of his hymn collections. Three years later, Joseph Gilmore was thumbing through a hymnal in Boston and came across his own poem. Since then, it has been published in over 2,000 hymnals, and God is still using that message to speak comfort, trust, and courage into the hearts of His children around the world.

http://www.paperlesshymnal.com/tph/stories/HeLeadethMe/index.htm]]>731bestrongandcourageous,byhishandheleadethme,civilwar,courage,deepestgloom,donotbeafraid,heleadethme,heleadethmebesidestillwaters,hisfaithfulfolloweriwouldbe,josephgilmore,joshua19,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs356,psalm23,thelordismyshepherd,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustinthelord,williambradburyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-courage-part-2--43021075
In this episode, we focus on one young woman who showed great courage multiple times. Ruth is perhaps not the first person we think of when combining people in the Bible with the word "courage," but I urge you to look at her story and take to heart her example of how to walk with God in true courage and faith in a variety of circumstances and situations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43021075Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylThere are a multitude of examples of courage to be found in the Bible, and we should be looking at them, digging into them, and studying them. Each person made an appearance in God's letter to mankind for a reason, and it is worth our time to...
In this episode, we focus on one young woman who showed great courage multiple times. Ruth is perhaps not the first person we think of when combining people in the Bible with the word "courage," but I urge you to look at her story and take to heart her example of how to walk with God in true courage and faith in a variety of circumstances and situations.]]>820bestrongandcourageous,courage,courageous,donotbeafraidordismayed,entreatmenottoleavethee,gleaninggrain,joshua19,kinsmanredeemer,leannotonyourownunderstanding,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs356,ruth1,ruthandboaz,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustinthelord,whereyoudieiwilldie,whereyoulodgeiwilllodge,yourgodshallbemygodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-courage-part-1--43003778
How do YOU define courage? Why did big, brave, general-of-the-army Joshua need three reminders to be courageous? What fears did he have? What fears do you have? How does your heart respond to "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

https://www.etymonline.com/word/courage#etymonline_v_19178]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43003778Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylThree times in the first few verses of Joshua chapter 1, God tells Joshua to "Be strong and courageous." What IS courage? Courage is "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty." At least, that's how the...
How do YOU define courage? Why did big, brave, general-of-the-army Joshua need three reminders to be courageous? What fears did he have? What fears do you have? How does your heart respond to "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

https://www.etymonline.com/word/courage#etymonline_v_19178]]>7052timothy17,bestrongandcourageous,bestrongandofgoodcourage,courage,courageous,donotbeafraid,donotfear,godhasnotgivenusaspiritoffear,iwillneverleaveorforsakeyou,joshua19,mentalandmoralstrength,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,promisedland,spiritofasoundmind,spiritoflove,spiritofpower,thelordiswithyouwhereveryougo,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/announcement--42793777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42793777Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylHey everyone! I'm taking the next couple of weeks off to focus on a few changes happening for my family. Nothing bad -- just things requiring attention, and I don't want to give my family OR ThoughtSeeds Podcast the short end of the stick, so I'm...140offthebench,ontothebattlefield,takingabreak,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-o-worship-the-king--42744148Based on the text of Psalm 104, we're treated to the full display of God's splendor and majesty, and inspired to worship Him as our "Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend."

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-o-worship-the-king]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42744148Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylFrom the battlefields of Culloden Moor to the governer's residence in Bombay, India, travel with me as we learn how the great hymn, "O Worship the King," came to be. Based on the text of Psalm 104, we're treated to the full display of God's splendor...Based on the text of Psalm 104, we're treated to the full display of God's splendor and majesty, and inspired to worship Him as our "Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend."

https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-o-worship-the-king]]>758ancientofdays,bombayindia,bonnyprincecharlie,culloden,cullodenmoor,dukeofcumberland,eastindiacompany,frailchildrenofdust,makerdefenderrdeemerfriend,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,oworshiptheking,psalm104,robertgrant,shieldanddefender,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whosecanopyspace,whoserobeisthelight,williamwilberforcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-worship-part-2--42731249
What does God say is a pleasing and acceptable way to worship Him? Romans 12:1 tells us that presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, is an act of spiritual worship. What does it mean to present your body as a living sacrifice? Join me in this episode and we'll talk about it.

https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/present-your-bodies-as-a-living-sacrifice-to-god]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42731249Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylHave you ever stopped to really think about what it truly means to worship God? What does that look like for you? Is it singing praise and worship songs in church? Praying? Reading your Bible? Enjoying nature? What does God say is a pleasing and...
What does God say is a pleasing and acceptable way to worship Him? Romans 12:1 tells us that presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, is an act of spiritual worship. What does it mean to present your body as a living sacrifice? Join me in this episode and we'll talk about it.

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https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/what-are-names-titles-jesus.html
https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/jesus-name-mean.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42505473Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:34:24 +0000Amy EnnylJesus. What does that Name mean to you? An angel told Joseph, His earthly father, to call Him Jesus, because He would save His people from their sins. Jesus comes from "Yeshua," and it means "YHWH will save." YHWH is "I AM." Jesus did say that He came...
https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/what-are-names-titles-jesus.html
https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/jesus-name-mean.html]]>7841john22,byhisstripeswearehealed,callhisnamejesus,hebrews415,hebrews416,hewasbruisedforouriniquities,hewillsavehispeoplefromsin,iam,isaiah53,jesuscametoseekandtosave,luke1910,matthew121,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,sonofman,surelyhehasborneourgriefs,thenameofjesus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,yhwhwillsavefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-sweet-hour-of-prayer--42410757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42410757Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylA poem copied down in England for a blind friend by a minister traveled three years later across the ocean to America, where it was published in a newspaper. Still later, William Bradbury saw it and composed a melody for it. William Walford is...8361peter57,1peter58,besoberbevigilant,castingallyourcareonhim,illcastonhimmyeverycare,mark135,mountpisgah,newyorkobserver,offthebench,olordjesushowlong,ontothebattlefield,personalprayertime,praylikejesus,sweethourofprayer,thatcallsmefromaworldofcare,thisrobeoffleshilldropandrise,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williambradbury,williamwalfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-prayer-part-2--42391717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42391717Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylPrayer is powerful! In the Bible, we see Jesus connect faith to the power of prayer. In James, righteousness is tied to the power of prayer, and Jesus connects humility to powerful prayer. We also see how failing to pray can cause us to fail in that...8351john19,allthingsarepossiblewithgod,callonmeandiwillansweryou,cleansedfromunrighteousness,effectiveprayeroftherighteous,evidenceofthingsnotseen,faithistheassurance,hebrews111,heisfaithfulandjusttoforgive,iamthevineyouarethebranches,ibelievehelpmyunbelief,ifweconfessoursins,james516,jeremiah333,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,powerofprayer,prayer,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-prayer-part-1--42373392
https://www.lorettochapel.com/blog/lords-prayer-explained]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42373392Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:35:00 +0000Amy EnnylPrayer -- what is it and why is it so important? In this episode, we look at Philippians 4:6-7 piece by piece and what each phrase really means. We also look at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, phrase by phrase....
https://www.lorettochapel.com/blog/lords-prayer-explained]]>760comeboldlytothethroneofgrace,donotbeanxiousaboutanything,giveusthisdayourdailybread,hallowedbethyname,hebrews416,ineverythingbyprayer,james47,letyourrequestsbeknowntogod,matthew6913,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,ourfatherinheaven,peacethatpassesunderstanding,philippians467,praywiththanksgiving,resistthedevil,submittogod,thelordsprayer,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-soldiers-of-christ-arise--42289492
https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/john-and-charles-converted
https://songsandhymns.org/hymns/detail/soldiers-of-christ-arise]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42289492Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylCharles Wesley was the most prolific English hymnwriter in history. In 1847, he wrote "Soldiers of Christ, Arise," originally titled "The Whole Armor of God, Ephesians VI." Because he and his brother and their fellow Methodists were highly persecuted...
https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/john-and-charles-converted
https://songsandhymns.org/hymns/detail/soldiers-of-christ-arise]]>7281timothy16,armorofgod,charleswesley,ephesians611,fightthegoodfightoffaith,holyclub,jamesoglethorpe,johnwesley,methodist,morethanconquerors,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,oxforduniversity,persecution,putonthewholearmorofgod,savedbygracealone,soldiersofchristarise,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wrestlefightandprayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-who-is-not-the-enemy--42272465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42272465Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylIs there someone in your life who you feel like you're at constant odds with? Is that person your enemy? Even though it can feel like it, most often, they are NOT the enemy. The real enemy wants you to think that, but the truth is that HE'S the enemy,...7662corinthians104,beangryanddonotsin,bestronginthelord,ephesians427,ephesians612,fatheroflies,givenoopportunitytothedevil,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,putonthewholearmorofgod,reclaimsurrenderedground,surrenderedground,takeeverythoughtcaptive,teardownstrongholds,thedevilismyenemy,thepowerofhismight,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wedonotwrestleagainstflesh,whoistheenemyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-who-is-your-enemy--42252749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42252749Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylWe are in a very real battle every single day, whether we want to be or not. It is not a physical battle, but a spiritual one. Who are we fighting? Our enemy goes by many names: Satan, the devil, that old serpent, father of lies, a prowling lion,...7331peter58,2corinthians103_5,accuserofthebrethren,armorofgod,besoberbevigilant,isaiah1214,knowyourenemy,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,roaringlion,satan,suntzu,swordofthespirit,thatoldserpent,theartofwar,theenemy,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whoismyenemy,youradversarythedevilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-thank-you-lord-for-saving-my-soul--42048077
https://discerningmusic.wordpress.com/2015/10/24/thank-you-lord-for-saving-my-soul-seth-and-bessie-sykes/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42048077Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylFrom railway conductor to traveling evangelist with his wife, Seth Sykes and his wife Bessie shared the gospel wherever they went. Together, they wrote this long-loved simple hymn, "Thank You, Lord, For Saving My Soul. In it, the salvation message is...
https://discerningmusic.wordpress.com/2015/10/24/thank-you-lord-for-saving-my-soul-seth-and-bessie-sykes/]]>6181thessalonians518,ephesians289,ephesians520,givethanksineverything,givingthanksalways,glasgow,glasgowcorporationtramways,gospelmessage,heartofgratitude,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,scotlandevanglism,sethandbessiesykes,thanksgiving,thankyoulord,thankyoulordformakingmewhole,thankyoulordforsavingmysoul,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,travelingevangelistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-a-heart-of-gratitude-part-2--42032443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42032443Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylWe're told in Ephesians and 1 Thessalonians to give thanks to God in all circumstances. That can be tough to swallow, but thankfully, we have an example in the earthly life of Jesus. By looking at the times He chose to publicly give thanks, we can...7831thessalonians518,ephesians520,feedthe5000,givethanks,heartofgratitude,jesusgavethanks,john11,lastsupper,loavesandfishes,lordssupper,luke22,matthew14,matthew15,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,tenlepers,thankfulness,thisismybodybrokenforyou,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-a-heart-of-gratitude-part-1--42014386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42014386Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylIn a season of thanksgiving, draw examples of real life gratitude from events in the Word of God. King Jehoshaphat faced a foe he could not defeat in his own strength, so he called all of his people together and they cried out to God for help. The...6532chronicles20,daniel,givethankstothelord,gratitude,hannah,hebrews116,hisloveenduresforever,isaiah4110,jehoshaphat,kingdavid,lordwedon'tknowwhattodo,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm1212,standstill,thankfulheart,thanksgiving,thankyoulord,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-holy-bible-book-divine--41933695
https://wordwisehymns.com/2012/04/13/holy-bible-book-divine/
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/holy-bible-book-divine-written-in-1803/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41933695Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylIn the late 1780's in London, Robert Raikes was burdened for the multitudes of children who worked in the factories in slave-like conditions six days a week. They had no formal education and no time to attend school, so Raikes started a "Sunday...
https://wordwisehymns.com/2012/04/13/holy-bible-book-divine/
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/holy-bible-book-divine-written-in-1803/]]>7002timothy316,childlaborlawslondon,donotstoreuptreasuresonearth,hebrews412,holybible,holybiblebookdivine,johnburtonsr,johnwesley,matthew62122,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs305,robertraikes,sundayschool,thewordofgodispure,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,treasuresinheaven,whereyourtreasureis,williambradburyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-what-is-a-life-verse--41916456
https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/what-is-a-life-verse-and-how-do-i-choose-one.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41916456Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylWhat IS a life verse? Do you need one? How do you get one? Is it even right to consider picking one verse from the entire Bible to sum up your life? If we are careful to remember that ALL of Scripture is inspired by God and ALL of it is profitable for...
https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/what-is-a-life-verse-and-how-do-i-choose-one.html]]>5902timothy17,2timothy31617,allscriptureisgodbreathed,greatisthyfaithfulness,hebrews412,hiscompassionsfailnot,hismerciesareneweverymorning,isaiah5511,lamentations321_23,lifeverse,livingandpowerful,manshallnotlivebybreadalone,matthew44,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,sharperthananytwoedgedsword,thisirecalltomymind,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wearenotgivenaspiritoffearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-my-life-verse--41893153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41893153Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylWhat is a life verse? Do you have one? Mine is Joshua 1:9, and from an event in my life when I was a young girl, God has used that verse of Scripture to minister and guide me countless times. If even mighty General Joshua, leader of the Israelite...673beofgoodcourage,bestrong,donotbeafraid,donotbedismayed,generaljoshua,grandparents,havenoticommandedyou,iwillneverleaveorforsakeyou,joshua,joshua18,joshua19,lifeverse,moses,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,preachthegospel,thelordiswithyouwhereveryougo,thisbookofthelaw,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-satisfied--41804148
https://womenofchristianity.com/satisfied-by-clara-tear-williams-hymn-story/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41804148Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylOne night after evangelistic meetings, Ralph Hudson asked Mrs. Clara Williams to write a poem to include in his upcoming hymn publication. That same night, she sat down and wrote "Satisfied." In the morning, she gave it to Mr. Hudson, who took the...
https://womenofchristianity.com/satisfied-by-clara-tear-williams-hymn-story/]]>682allmylifelongihadpanted,breadoflife,claratwilliams,feedingonthehusksaroundme,hallelujahihavefoundhim,iamthevineyouarethebranches,jesussatisfiesmylongings,john155,john635,livingwater,mygodshallsupplyallyourneeds,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians419,psalm1079,ralphehudson,satisfied,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,throughhisbloodinowamsavedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-satisfied-part-2--41787450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41787450Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylGod tells us to delight ourselves in Him, and He'll give us the desires of our hearts. Delight means "extreme satisfaction and great pleasure." What kinds of things do you seek out for extreme satisfaction and great pleasure? Are they things that will...575delight,delightyourselfinthelord,donotstoreuptreasureonearth,ecclesiastes510,forwhereyourtreasureis,hebrews135,iwillsatisfythewearysoul,jeremiah3125,matthew619-21,mygodshallsupplyallyourneed,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians419,psalm374,satisfaction,satisfied,thedesiresofyourheart,therewillyourheartbealso,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-satisfied-part-1--41769237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41769237Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylNumerous places in Scripture talk about our longings being satisfied. What are we longing for, and what satisfies it? God says our souls long for Him, and He fills us and satisfies us. What is your soul longing for? Jesus -- the Bread of Life and the...645asthedeerpantsforthewater,breadoflife,breathoflife,electionday,genesis126,genesis27,hunger&thirstforrighteousness,john414,john635,letusmakemaninourimage,livingwater,manbecamealivingsoul,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm1079,psalm421,psalm9014,satisfied,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-did-you-think-to-pray--41692745"'Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?"

https://ldshymnology.wordpress.com/tag/mary-ann-kidder/
http://drhamrick.blogspot.com/.../did-you-think-to-pray.html
http://www.laricemusic.com/didyouthinktopray.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2013/08/30/did-you-think-to-pray/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41692745Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylA life of multiple personal difficulties and tragedies, including living through the Civil War and losing her husband and two of her children, could have broken Mary Kidder, or made her bitter. Instead, she wrote hymns and used the words the Holy..."'Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?"

https://ldshymnology.wordpress.com/tag/mary-ann-kidder/
http://drhamrick.blogspot.com/.../did-you-think-to-pray.html
http://www.laricemusic.com/didyouthinktopray.html
https://wordwisehymns.com/2013/08/30/did-you-think-to-pray/]]>932balmofgilead,beangryanddonotsin,comeuntomeallyouwhoareweary,didyouthinktopray,dontforgettopray,ephesians618,fannycrosby,iwillgiveyourest,leadusnotintotemptation,mark135,maryakidder,matthew613,offthebench,ohhowprayingreststheweary,ontothebattlefield,prayingalwaysinthespirit,psalm8813,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williamoperkinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-if-my-people-pray-part-2--41675458
https://utmost.org/intercessory-prayer/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41675458Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylThe Hebrew word used in 2 Chronicles 7:14 for 'pray' is a word that means to intercede, to intervene, to interpose. The humble praying we are doing for others as believers is in intercession. Like Abraham praying for Lot and the cities of Sodom and...
https://utmost.org/intercessory-prayer/]]>7281john514,2chronicles714,calluponme,ifmypeoplepray,iknowtheplansihaveforyou,intercede,intercession,intercessoryprayer,jeremiah2912,myutmostforhishighest,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,oswaldchambers,praytome,redemption,sodomandgomorrah,tenrighteouspeople,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-if-my-people-pray-part-1--41657398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41657398Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylIn 2 Chronicles 7:14, we're told that if God's people humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways and seek His face, He'll hear from heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land. What wicked ways is He talking about? Exactly who was God...7202chronicles714,arkofthecovenant,forgivenessofsins,gloryofgod,graceofgod,healing,healourland,humbleyourself,ifmypeoplecalledbymyname,ifmypeoplepray,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pray,prayer,seekgodsface,shekinahglory,solomonstemple,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,turnfromtheirwickedwaysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus--41579992
http://www.staugustine.com/…/story-behind-song-what-friend-…
https://www.sdretire.com/blogs/?p=125
https://www.sdretire.com/blogs/?p=125
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privilege]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41579992Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylPenned as a poem to comfort his mother from across an ocean, Joseph Scriven drew from his own life experiences when he wrote the words "What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear . . ." Through much personal tragedy, he testified...
http://www.staugustine.com/…/story-behind-song-what-friend-…
https://www.sdretire.com/blogs/?p=125
https://www.sdretire.com/blogs/?p=125
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privilege]]>602areweweakandheavyladen,castyourburdenonthelord,friends,friendship,havewetrialsandtemptations,hewillsustainyou,john1513,josephscriven,matthew79_11,offthebench,ohwhatpeaceweoftenforfeit,ontothebattlefield,philippians467,psalm5522,takeittothelordinprayer,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,thouwiltfindasolacethere,whatafriendwehaveinjesus,whataprivilegetocarryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-friendship-part-2--41572499
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/sharpening-one-another/
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-meaning-of-iron-sharpens-iron-in-proverbs-27-17.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41572499Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:43:02 +0000Amy EnnylWhy is it important to have friends -- particularly Godly friends? God tells us that two are better than one, and that good and Godly friends sharpen each other in beneficial ways. We're supposed to be encouraging to our friends and love them. Who...
https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/sharpening-one-another/
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-meaning-of-iron-sharpens-iron-in-proverbs-27-17.html]]>7151peter48-10,athreefoldcordisnotbroken,ecclesiastes49-12,encourageoneanother,faithfularethewoundsofafriend,friends,friendship,hebrews102425,ironsharpensiron,lovecoversamultitudeofsins,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs222425,proverbs2717,proverbs2756,showhospitality,stiruponeanothertolove,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,twoarebetterthanonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-friendship-part-1--41546413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41546413Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylAbraham was called a friend of God, because he believed God. That trust was important to God. Moses was God's friend -- God came and spoke to him face to face as a man speaks to a friend. Jesus tells us that the ultimate definition of a friend is one...623abrahambelievedgod,afriendlovesatalltimes,ecclesiastes49,exodus3311,friendofgod,friends,friendship,godspoketomosesfacetoface,greaterlovehasnomanthanthis,james223,john1513,loveoneanotherasihavelovedyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,proverbs1717,proverbs1824,thereisafriendwhostickscloser,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,twoarebetterthanonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-o-rejoice-in-the-lord--41469838
https://nlbpc.org/web/posts/2544/
https://www.majestymusic.com/about-majesty-music
https://www.majestymusic.com/health]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41469838Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylIn 1978, 28-year-old Ron Hamilton received the news that he had melanoma in his left eye. His only chance was surgery to remove his eye. After his bandages were taken off, his surgeon gave him an eye patch. Ron didn't know it that day, but that patch...
https://nlbpc.org/web/posts/2544/
https://www.majestymusic.com/about-majesty-music
https://www.majestymusic.com/health]]>794asonginthenight,godnevermoveswithoutpurpose,iamthepotteryouaretheclay,isaiah459,isaiah648,ishallcomeforthasgold,james123,job2310,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,orejoiceinthelord,patchthepirate,psalm1388,psalm23,psalm428,romans828,ronhamilton,thetestingofyourfaith,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-the-refiner-part-2--41451003
http://www.clarion-call.org/extras/malachi.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41451003Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylGod says in Malachi 3:3 that He "sits as a refiner and purifer of silver." Refining and purifying silver requires the silversmith to sit and watch the silver in the flame, waiting for the exact moment that the dross -- the impurities -- are gone, and...
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https://www.joshwrightpiano.com/blog/fullers-soap4063934]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41432745Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylThroughout the Bible, we find references to God as a Refiner, to the Refiner's fire, and the refining process. What does He mean by that? In Malachi 3, we see the prophecy of the coming of the Messiah, and He is called THE refiner's fire. Jesus was...
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https://www.joshwrightpiano.com/blog/fullers-soap4063934]]>81712disciples,followme,fullerssoap,goldandsilver,iamsendingmymessenger,iwillmakeyoufishersofmen,jesusthemessiah,malachi32,matthewthetaxcollector,messiah,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peterjamesandjohn,preparetheway,refiner,refinersfire,refinery,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whocanendurethedayofhiscomingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-may-the-mind-of-christ-my-savior--41358070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41358070Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylIn the beginning of the twentieth century, Kate Barclay Wilkinson wrote out six powerful stanzas of a poem that would become her only hymn, which wasn't published until 1925, only three years before her death. Drawing from multiple Scriptures that...7001corinthians216,authorandfinisherofourfaith,hebrews1212,katebarclaywilkinson,keswickconvention,lookinguntojesus,maythemindofchristmysavior,maythewordofgoddwellrichly,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peacesurpassingunderstanding,philippians25,philippians47,runwithendurance,sogreatacloudofwitnesses,thegreatcommission,theracesetbeforeus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wehavethemindofchristfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-the-good-that-i-would-do-part-2--41339137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41339137Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylWe all mess up, and usually on a continual basis. The enemy would love to see us covered in shame and guilt, paralyzed and unable to live freely in Christ. God doesn't work that way, though. He says in our weakness, His power is perfected. Instead of...7271john19,2corinthians129,apostlepaul,asfarastheeastisfromthewest,heisfaithfulandjusttoforgive,hispowerismadeperfect,ifiregardiniquityinmyheart,ifweconfessoursins,john317,leadmeinthewayeverlasting,nocondemnation,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm10312,psalm13923-24,psalm6619,searchmeohgod,thegoodthatiwoulddo,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-the-good-that-i-would-do-part-1--41320269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41320269Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylIn Romans 7:19, the Apostle Paul says "For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing." We all have good intentions -- good things we want to do. We often fall short of those good intentions, though, and no amount...6722corinthians129,allhavesinnedandfallshort,apostlepaul,donotbeovercomebyevil,goodintentions,hisstrengthismadeperfect,missthemark,mygraceissufficientforyou,nooneisrighteous,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,overcomeevilwithgood,resistthedevil,romans323,romans719,thegoodthatiwoulddo,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wheniamweaktheniamstrong,yieldnottotemptationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-yesterday-today-forever--41217734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41217734Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:17 +0000Amy Ennyl130 years ago, Albert B. Simpson wrote and published the hymn, "Yesterday, Today, Forever." The message remains the same today, just like Jesus Christ Himself. "All may change, but Jesus never! Glory to His Name!"7612peter39,albertbsimpson,allmaychangebutjesusnever,cama,christianmissionaryalliance,glorytohisname,goandsinnomore,hebrews138,jesuschristthesame,luke1910,matthew922,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,seasonschange,seekandsavethatwhichwaslost,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,yesterdaytodayforever,yourfaithhasmadeyouwhole,yoursinsareforgivenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-changing-seasons-part-2--41215729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41215729Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylIn life, there are stages we all must pass through that we could call seasons. We all have to be born, we all have to be babies, and then children. If we're granted long life, we have to grow old, and at some point, we all walk through the valley of...724atimeforeverything,changingseasons,ecclesiastes3,fearfullyandwonderfullymade,godneverchanges,hewillneverleavemeorforsakeme,kingsolomon,lordyouhavesearchedme&knownme,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm139,psalm13913,seasonschange,seasonsoflife,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,toeverythingthereisaseason,wisdomofsolomon,youformedmyinwardparts,youknitmetogetherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-changing-seasons-part-1--41196781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41196781Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylGod says that He set the stars in the heavens as signs for our seasons, and as long as the earth remains, the seasons will continue to change, without ceasing. We often look at the coming of spring after winter as a testament of God's faithfulness,...737belowzero,changingseasons,genesis114,genesis822,greatwhitenorth,hebrews138,jesuschristthesame,lilacs,northernwinter,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,seasonschange,southernsummer,springsummerfallwinter,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whiletheearthremains,whitechristmas,winter,yesterdaytodayforeverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-redeemed-how-i-love-to-proclaim-it--41094725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41094725Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylFanny Crosby, blinded at only 6 weeks old, wrote between 8,000 and 9,000 hymns in her lifetime, and when asked if she'd written any specifically about her own conversion experience, began to sing this one. Do you, like the song says, love to proclaim...639boughtwithaprice,eventheveryrockswouldcryout,fannycrosby,hegivesmesongsinthenight,hischildandforeveriam,hisloveisthethemeofmysong,isaiah3317,isingforicannotbesilent,job3510,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm1072,redeemed,redeemedbythebloodofthelamb,redeemedhowilovetoproclaimit,redemption,thebloodofthelamb,thekinginwhoselawidelight,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-redemption-part-2--41075953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41075953Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylAs children of the God of heaven, we are already redeemed from hell. God still offers us redemption, however, from other areas of life. Whether you need to be ransomed from the grip of something that draws your attention away from Him, or you need...804castyourburdensonthelord,comeboldlytothethroneofgrace,ephesians516,exodus66,hebrews416,hosea61,jeremiah313,lovedwithaneverlastinglove,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,outstretchedarm,psalm1117,ransom,redeem,redeemthetime,redemption,release,returntome,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-redemption-part-1--41054061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41054061Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylRedemption. What does it mean to you? The roots of the word mean "to buy back, release, ransom." What do we need to "bought back" from? What kind of ransom is involved with every single person who has ever lived? Why would YOU need to be redeemed?799acts17,allhavesinned,boughtwithaprice,buyback,christdiedforus,colossians114,ephesians17,goddemonstratedhisloveforus,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm130,ransom,redeemed,redemption,romans512,romans58,sinenteredtheworld,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whilewewereyetsinnersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-leaning-on-the-everlasting-arms--40949844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40949844Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylThis hymn from 1887 has a personal story behind its origins. From separate brokenhearted letters to a music professor, we are blessed by that professor's insight and encouraging heart, as he was inspired by the verse in Scripture about God's...680anthonyshowalter,blessedpeace,deuteronomy3327,elishahoffman,everlastingarms,inyourpresenceisfullnessofjoy,leaningontheeverlastingarms,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peaceismine,psalm1611,psalm271,singingschools,theeternalgodisyourrefuge,thelordismylightandsalvation,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whatafellowshipwhatajoydivine,whathaveitodread,whathaveitofearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-peace-part-2--40924590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40924590Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylWhen we're told in Ephesians to put on the whole armor of God, the third piece on the list is our shoes of the readiness of the gospel of peace. It might sound strange to put on "shoes of peace" as we prepare for battle, but these aren't just any...694ephesians615,firmfooting,gospelofpeace,isaiah5410,john1010,luke179,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peace,peaceamidstchaos,peacethatpassesunderstanding,perfectpeace,philippians467,putonthewholearmorofgod,shoesofpeace,shoesofthegospelofpeace,standfirmagainstthedevil,stormsoflife,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-peace-part-1--40904759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40904759Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylWhen you hear the word "peace," what comes to mind? A placid and still lake? Quiet? What if I told you that stillness and quiet is only a small part of peace? Peace is, according to God, a complete soundness of mind, safety, security, wholeness, and...663ephesians214,hehasbrokendowneverywall,heisourpeace,isaiah2634,isaiah535,isaiah96,john1633,letnotyourheartbetroubled,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peace,peaceileavewithyou,peaceofgod,perfectpeace,princeofpeace,thechastisementofourpeace,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustinthelordforever,youwillkeepmeinperfectpeacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-the-light-of-the-world-is-jesus--40810150
https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/biobliss.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40810150Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylJesus refers to Himself numerous times in the Scriptures as "the Light of the world." The man blind from birth who had his sight restored by Jesus declared, "Once I was blind, but now I see!" In Genesis 1:3, Jesus said, "Let there be light." In the...
https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/biobliss.html]]>688ashtabulabridgedisaster,blindreceivetheirsight,cometothelight,dwightlmoody,genesis13,inthebeginningwastheword,john1,john812,lettherebelight,offthebench,onceiwasblindbutnowisee,ontothebattlefield,philippbliss,revelation2123,thelambofgodisthelight,thelightoflife,thelightoftheworld,thelightoftheworldisjesus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-the-light-of-the-world-part-2--40789804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40789804Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylIn Matthew 5, Jesus calls us -- believers -- "the light of the world." With His Spirit living in us, we do have that light. Do our lives, our words, and our actions reflect that light, or do they hide it in shadow? Light exposes what the darkness...7402timothy17,acitysetonahillcannotbehidden,amatchcanstartaforestfire,darknessfleesfromlight,doallthingswithoutcomplaining,glorifyyourfatherinheaven,godhasnotgivenusaspiritoffear,john812,letyourlightsoshinebeforemen,lightrevealstruth,matthew514,matthew515,matthew516,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians214,thislittlelightofmine,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,youarethelightoftheworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-the-light-of-the-world-part-1--40764193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40764193Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylDarkness cannot share space with light. Where light is, darkness must flee. Jesus calls Himself the Light of the World. What darkness do you need illuminated by the light of His presence? What shame do you need to cast off as you step out of darkness...761castthefirststone,confesswithyourmouth,darknessmustflee,followjesus,goandsinnomore,hewhoiswithoutsin,intothelight,john812,lightoflife,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,outofdarkness,romans1010,romans1011,romans109,thelightoftheworld,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,womancaughtinadulteryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-jesus-loves-even-me--40655539
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https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-ways-to-pray-for-our-enemies/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40646190Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:00:08 +0000Amy EnnylIt's hard enough to imagine loving our enemies, but when we really stop and think about doing such a thing, the inevitable question comes up: How? HOW do you love your enemy? The very next words Jesus utters after "love your enemies" are "pray for...
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https://youtu.be/Z_FTdgFe1ew]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40416623Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylOut of the more than 700 songs Bill and Gloria Gaither have written through the past 50+ years, this brief poem and touching melody reach out with encouragement and hope. Jesus says He is making you new. He says He's giving you beauty for your ashes....
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https://www.rmjc.org/node/622]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40298208Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylThough we don't know for sure who wrote the lyrics to this classic hymn, we do know who composed the music. William Bradbury -- composer of the well-known children's hymn, "Jesus Loves Me" -- originally intended for this to also be a children's hymn...
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https://www.bible-history.com/links.php?cat=39&sub=414&cat_name=&subcat_name=Shepherds
http://deannaharrison.com/2016/08/10/lessons-from-a-sheep-part-7-my-cup-runneth-over/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40277268Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylIn Psalm 23, we find David's perspective as a shepherd himself of God as our Shepherd. The Good Shepherd leads His sheep to the provision of daily food in green pastures, and for quietness of mind, He finds still waters to bring us to. When the pests...
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https://www.bible-history.com/links.php?cat=39&sub=414&cat_name=Manners+%26+Customs&subcat_name=Shepherds]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40258864Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:00:22 +0000Amy EnnylJesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, and He describes and refers to numerous roles and duties of a shepherd. Sheep and shepherds are an integral part of the shaping and history of the nation of Israel, and their presence and necessity is woven...
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https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/the-yoke-of-jesus-biblical-meaning-and-importance.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40140993Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:17 +0000Amy EnnylJesus calls us to Him, with our weariness and burdens, and He promises to give us rest. His rest involves submitting to His yoke, and He assures us of His guidance. The rest offered by a guiding yoke of submission to Jesus is interwoven with the...
https://www.christianity.com/jesus/life-of-jesus/teaching-and-messages/the-yoke-of-jesus-biblical-meaning-and-importance.html]]>684cometomeallwhoareweary,exodus20,heguidesmyfootsteps,matthew1128,matthew1130,myburdenislight,myyokeiseasy,offthebench,ontheseventhdaygodrested,ontothebattlefield,rest,sabbathday,sabbathrest,sabbathyear,takemyyokeuponyou,tencommandments,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trustgodforprovision,yearofjubileefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-rest-part-1--40134715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40134715Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylGod says a lot about rest in the Bible. One of His promises made to His people in Exodus 33 was that He would go with them into the Promised Land -- and He would give them rest. Rest does not only mean sleep, it also means to establish, to be free...6631peter57,beanxiousaboutnothing,boaz,castallyourcaresonhim,ephesians214,exodus3314,facetoface,friendofgod,hecaresforyou,hewillestablishyou,iwillgiveyourest,iwillgowithyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,peaceofmind,philippians46,rest,solomonstemple,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-i-shall-not-be-moved-song--40002111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40002111Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylThere are many variations of this encouraging and faith-bolstering hymn, from Civil Rights versions to old gospel style. Its message strengthens resolve and gives hope to the singer and hearer alike. "I shall not be moved." If you are standing steady...657acts1631,acts412,alfredackley,believeinthelordjesuschrist,chiefcornerstone,hermanrodeheaver,ishallnotbemoved,johnnycash,johntbensonsr,justlikeatree,lordishallnotbemoved,mayaangelou,noothernamegivenunderheaven,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm13,psalm465,rodeheaverpublishing,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-i-shall-not-be-moved-part-2--39995273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39995273Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylPsalm 1 gives us great picture contrasts of a life lived for God versus a life lived in wicked opposition to Him. The one who follows God, obeys Him, and delights in His Word is "like a tree, planted by streams of water . . ." Trees grow deep roots...567blessedistheman,delightinthelawofthelord,donotwalkwiththewicked,ishallnotbemoved,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm1,psalm13,psalm46,riverbank,separatewheatfromchaff,stormsoflife,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,treeplantedbystreamsofwater,treeroots,wheatandchaff,wickeddrivenawaylikechaff,wind,yieldfruitinitsseasonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-i-shall-not-be-moved-part-1--39995153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39995153Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylGod refers to Himself as our refuge and our strength, and He describes Himself as a "very present" help in trouble. As all those things, we do not need to be afraid or in turmoil, even if the entire earth crumbles into nothing around us. Jesus says He...6792peter24,2peter27,firmfoundation,godisinthemidstofher,godisourrefugeandstrength,isaiah2816,ishallnotbemoved,jesusisthecornerstone,livingstones,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm46,riverrapids,thestonethebuildersrejected,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,verypresenthelpintrouble,whitewater,whitewaterrapidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-o-god-our-help-in-ages-past--39903999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39903999Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:20 +0000Amy EnnylGod has been our help in the past, and He is our hope and our help in the days ahead. Just as the Protestants of England faced uncertain times and potential loss of religious freedoms in the early 1700s, we also live in uncertain times, with many of...672adayisasathousandyears,athousandyearsisasaday,freedomofworship,giantslayer,hebrews138,iliftupmyeyestothehills,isaacwatts,jesuschristthesame,myhelpcomesfromthelord,offthebench,ogodourhelpinagespast,ontothebattlefield,oureternalhome,psalm121,psalm90,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wheredoesmyhelpcomefrom,yesterdaytodayforeverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-slayer-of-giants-part-2--39884815
https://answersingenesis.org/archaeology/the-walls-of-jericho/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39884815Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylWhen God directed Joshua to lead the people of Israel across the Jordan River and into Canaan, the first giant they faced was the heavily fortified city of Jericho. With retaining walls and towering city walls that had houses built right into them,...
https://answersingenesis.org/archaeology/the-walls-of-jericho/]]>6831samuel210,1samuel29,chainsofaddiction,donotbeafraid,donotbedismayed,giantproblems,giants,heisable,joshua1,joshua19,joshuaandthebattleofjericho,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm248,slayerofgiants,thelordismightyinbattle,thelordiswithyouwhereveryougo,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wallsofjerichofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-slayer-of-giants-part-1--39868996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39868996Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylThe people of Israel allowed fear of physical giants to keep them from their Promised Land, despite God's assurance that He was going to fight their battles. David, hundreds of years later, however, did the opposite. Armed with the courage of the Lord...7331john44,1samuel17,bestrongandofgoodcourage,davidandgoliath,donotbeafraidordismayed,exodus1421,fivesmoothstones,giants,giantsintheland,greaterishewhoisinme,havenoticommandedyou,joshua19,lordofhosts,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,slayerofgiants,thebattleisthelords,thelordiswithyouwhereveryougo,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-trust-and-obey--39780275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39780275Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylAt an evangelistic meeting of the famous preacher, Dwight L. Moody, a young man stood up and said "I am not quite sure -- but I will trust, and I will obey." Nobody knows who that young man was, but his words stuck with Moody's songleader, who wrote...633abideinme,behappyinjesus,danieltowner,dwightlmoody,faithpleasesgod,hebrews116,iamthevineyouarethebranches,jamessammis,john155,obedience,obeyinggod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trust,trustandobey,trustjesus,whenwewalkwiththelord,withoutfaithitisimpossiblefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-obedience-part-2--39762245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39762245Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylThe opposite of obedience is disobedience, and God has a lot to say about that, too. Our first line of defense against disobedience is to "take every thought captive to obey Christ." We are not in a physical battle, but a daily spiritual battle....7062corinthians105,2timothy17,beangryanddonotsin,beanxiousaboutnothing,blessingsofobedience,civildisobedience,disobedience,donotberashwithyourmouth,donotfear,ecclesiastes52,godhasnotgivenusaspiritoffear,obedience,obeygod,obeygodratherthanman,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,takeeverythoughtcaptive,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,yieldnottotemptationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-obedience-part-1--39428470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39428470Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylObedience. Does that word leave a sour taste in your mouth, or make you squirm uncomfortably in your seat? Obedience isn't always fun, but obeying God doesn't mean the ruining of your life. No, in fact, the opposite is true! God says if we obey Him...62940yearsinthewilderness,blessingsfromgod,blessingsuponyou,childrenobeyyourparents,colossians320,deuteronomy281,deuteronomy282,deuteronomy533,ephesians61,godislove,godisnotheauthorofconfusion,harmonywithgod,obedience,obedienceistheverybestway,obeygod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-seek-ye-first--37405654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37405654Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:15 +0000Amy EnnylA simple worship song written nearly fifty years ago has made its way into hymnals around the world, and its simple message is still speaking truth to countless hearts. "Seek Ye First" was written during a time of financial poverty in Karen Lafferty's...570askanditshallbegivenyou,calvarychapel,karenlafferty,knockandthedoorshallbeopened,mandoesnotlivebybreadalone,maranathamusic,matthew44,matthew633,matthew77,musiciansformissions,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,righteousness,seekandyeshallfind,seekrighteousness,seekyefirst,seekyefirstthekingdomofgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,ywamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-righteousness-part-2--37264283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37264283Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylWe are in a spiritual battle every single day, and as God's children and soldiers for Him, He has issued us protective armor. One of those pieces is the Breastplate of Righteousness. Just as the physical heart is the source of life for the physical...668armorofgod,biblereadinghabit,breastplateofrighteousness,cleansedfromunrighteousness,ephesians614,imakeallthingsnew,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,prayeveryday,putonthewholearmorofgod,readyourbible,righteousness,seekyefirst,standagainstthedevil,standfirm,thebloodofjesuschristcleanses,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-righteousness-part-1--36428284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36428284Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:19 +0000Amy Ennyl"Seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." Jesus tells us to seek God's righteousness above all else. What is righteousness? How is it different from SELF-righteousness? 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https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-i-surrender-all]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35211333Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylFor five years, Judson Van DeVenter wrestled with the decision of whether to continue his career as a teacher, or to transition into fulltime evanglistic ministry. Finally, he gave in, and when he did, he wrote this beautiful and enduring hymn, "I...

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https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-i-surrender-all]]>859alltojesusisurrender,alltotheemyblessedsavior,billygraham,fillmewiththyloveandpower,followjesus,hillsdalecollege,icountbutloss,isurrenderall,judsonvandeventer,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians378,surrender,takeupyourcrossandfollowjesus,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,trinitybiblecollege,winfieldweedenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-surrender-part-2--34956214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34956214Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylWhen Jesus left heaven for earth and gave up His life on the cross for us, He surrendered everything on our behalf. He set aside His power and authority so we could find freedom in His death and resurrection. What does He want US to surrender for Him?...675bestillandknow,christlivesinme,exodus14,followjesus,galatians220,hewillexaltyouinduetime,humbleyourselvesbeforegod,iamcrucifiedwithchrist,ifthelordwills,isurrenderall,james47-10,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm4610,standstill,submityourselvestogod,surrender,thelordwillfightforyou,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-surrender-part-1--34552356
https://utmost.org/total-surrender/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34552356Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:08 +0000Amy EnnylWhen you hear the word "surrender," do you think of one army surrendering to another in defeat? The original, old English meaning of the word means to "go above and beyond giving back or giving up oneself." Yielding ourselves completely to Christ is...
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https://www1.cbn.com/spirituallife/kirk-cameron-the-gospel-truth]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32664394Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylWhat is the truth of the gospel? Is it that Jesus came to make our life happier and more comfortable? Or did Jesus come, as He said "to seek and to save those who are lost?" He did come to seek and to save, and what we are saved FROM is what we need...
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https://www1.cbn.com/spirituallife/kirk-cameron-the-gospel-truth]]>6501peter315,believeinthelordjesuschrist,dayofjudgment,evangelism,gointoalltheworldandpreach,goodnews,gospel,gospelofjesuschrist,hellisreal,jesusislord,mark1615,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,preachthegospeltoeveryone,romans623,thegiftofgodiseternallife,thewagesofsinisdeath,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wayofthemasterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-the-gospel-part-1--32487319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32487319Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylWho do you say that Jesus is? Historical evidence, even from secular sources, says He did exist. He did live and walk and talk here on earth. But was He God? IS He God? And if He is God, why did He come here? What does any of that have to do with your...8301corinthians153and4,1peter318,accordingtothescripture,believeinthelordjesuschrist,christdiedforoursins,godislove,goodnews,gospel,hellisreal,jesusislord,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pleadguilty,romans109,salvation,satanisthefatheroflies,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whodoyousaythatiam,whoisjesusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-be-still-my-soul--31450091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31450091Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylPsalm 46:10 says "Be still, and know that I am God." Katharina von Schlegel wrote a beautiful hymn around that phrase over 300 years ago, and over a period of around 150 years, that hymn made its way into English from German, and was paired with the...608bestillandknowthatiamgod,bestillmysoul,finlandia,iamwithyoualways,iwillneverforsakeyou,iwillneverleaveyou,janeborthwick,jeansibelius,katharinavonschlegel,neveralone,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,pietism,psalm139,psalm4610,psalm621,reformation,thelordisonthyside,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-never-alone--31130315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31130315Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylEven sealed in a deep pit in the utter darkness, surrounded by hungry lions, Daniel was not alone. God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths. No matter where YOU go, and no matter what you do, you are never alone, either. God promises He is with you...763bestrongandcourageous,danielinthelionsden,deuteronomy31,engravedonthepalmsofhishands,hebrews135,isaiah49,isaiah4914-16,iwillneverforsakeyou,iwillneverleaveyou,iwillnotforgetyou,joshua19,neveralone,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm139,shutthelionsmouths,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-am-i-alone--31000873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31000873Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylHow often do you feel truly alone, like you're isolated and maybe even abandoned? Sometimes, we have to walk through a portion of life without others, but in those times, God is still with us, no matter how dark or lonely the circumstances become....655allalone,alone,amialone,darkandlonely,iwillfearnoeveil,jesuscares,lonely,matthew2746,matthew2820,neverleaveyouorforsakeyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm234,stillsmallvoice,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,tzalmavet,valleyoftheshadowofdeath,whyhaveyouforsakenmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-my-jesus-i-love-thee--30193064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30193064Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:23 +0000Amy EnnylThe beautiful and stirring hymn, "My Jesus, I Love Thee," was written by a teenaged boy after he found salvation in Jesus Christ. William Featherstone blessed us with his poem, even as his own life was cut short at age twenty-seven. "My Jesus, I love...7011john419,adoniramjgordon,allthefolliesofsiniresign,changedbytheholyspirit,firstlove,hefirstlovedus,ifeverilovedtheemyjesustisnow,ilovethelord,iwillcalluponthelord,myjesusilovethee,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm116,psalm11612,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,williamfeatherstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-changed-by-the-holy-spirit--30055349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30055349Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:22 +0000Amy EnnylThe transforming power of the Holy Spirit can change our hearts. As we looked yesterday at returning to Christ, our first love, we look today at how the Holy Spirit can help us do that when we allow Him to change our hearts and minds by rooting out...766changedbytheholyspirit,changedhearts,ezekiel3626,fruitofthespirit,galatians5,galatians516,galatians522through25,galatians67,heartgarden,heartofstone,holyspirit,kudzu,lifeandpeace,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,reapwhatyousow,romans856,rootoutsin,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-your-first-love--29915665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29915665Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylIn Revelation chapter 2, we find a letter from Jesus to the church at Ephesus. In it, the Lord praises them for numerous positive traits, but pauses: "Nevertheless, I have this against you: You have left your first love." Today, we'll explore what...6221john419,firstlove,leftyourfirstlove,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm139,psalm13923,psalm1392324,psalm13924,repent,revelation24,searchmeogod,spiritualwarfare,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whisperaprayerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-day-by-day--29247282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29247282Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylWith truth as our foundation walking through life, we need God's help day by day. Lina Sandell knew this and experienced God's faithfulness and sustaining love in her own life through personal loss. This "Fanny Crosby of Sweden" composed more than 650...636castyourburdenonthelord,childrenoftheheavenlyfather,daybyday,fannycrosby,graceinmeasure,hewillsustainyou,iamthwaythetruthandthelife,linasandell,liveintruth,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm5522,strength,strengthinmeasure,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-truth-part-2--28977909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28977909Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylHow and why does living a life of truth affect us and the people around us? Are we walking in integrity, or are we living a dishonest life? Join me in thinking about what is true, honorable, pure, lovely, and more as we discuss how to make truth a...6541john318,2timothy42,bereadyinseasonandout,lifeoftruth,livehonestly,loveindeedandintruth,lyinglipsareanabomination,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians48,proverbs1222,proverbs616-19,thesethingsthelordhates,thinkaboutsuchthings,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,truth,whateveristruefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-truth-part-1--28835586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28835586Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:00:04 +0000Amy EnnylJesus tells us in John 14:6 that He IS the Truth, and in John 8, He also says that we can know the truth and it will set us free. What is truth -- really? And why is it important? How can we be set free by truth? Like a path of solid, secure rocks...600armorofgod,beltoftruth,fatheroflies,greatdeceiver,iamthetruth,iamthewaythetruthandthelife,john146,john832,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,putonthewholearmorofgod,thetruthwillsetyoufree,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,truth,truthmatters,walkintruth,youwillknowthetruthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-praise-to-the-lord-the-almighty--28459924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28459924Thu, 28 May 2020 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylMost people have heard the term "Neanderthal," but do you know where it comes from? It is the German name for "Neander's Valley," which is a valley near Dusseldorf, Germany named after Joachim Neander. Neander wrote around 60 hymns in his short life...668allthathaslifeandbreath,catherinewinkworth,colossians115,colossians116,dusseldorf,dusselriver,joachimneander,kingofcreation,neanderthal,neandervalley,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,praise,praisetothelord,praisetothelordthealmighty,praisinggod,psalm103,psalm150,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-praise-part-2--28403340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28403340Wed, 27 May 2020 12:00:03 +0000Amy EnnylWhat is one of the greatest spiritual weapons God has equipped us with? The power of praise! 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In between all of that, he wrote hymns, and during a severe health crisis of his own, he entirely surrended to Jesus Christ, determined...6821kings856,christhasmadeusfree,galatians51,hebrews1023,hebrews412,heisfaithfulwhopromised,holdfasttohope,myallinall,nothingwavering,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,standfastthereforeinliberty,standingonthepromises,standingonthepromisesofgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-god-s-promises-part-2--27546278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27546278Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylFrom promises of strength and courage to assurances that He'll give wisdom if we ask, God's Word is absolutely full of promises, from beginning to end. The greatest promise of all is the promise of salvation and forgiveness of sins, resulting in...6971john19,2peter14,forgodsolovedtheworld,godkeepshispromises,isaiah4029,isaiah4110,james15,john316,nothingseparates,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,promisesofgod,romans109,romans323,romans623,romans838and39,salvation,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-god-s-promises-part-1--27544388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27544388Tue, 19 May 2020 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylGod has many promises in His Word. Some are for specific people, and some are for the nation of Israel. Still others are for us as believers, and there are promises for all of humanity. 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"Burdens are lifted at Calvary -- Jesus is...643burdensareliftedatcalvary,castyourcaresonhim,drjohnmoore,forgiveness,heknowsmysorrows,isaiah611,jesuscares,jesusisverynear,lonelyhearts,luke418,myburdenrolledaway,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm568,tearsinabottle,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-forgiveness-part-2--27059963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27059963Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylDid you know that when you forgive, your brain pathways are rewired? The same thing happens when you choose not to forgive -- it negatively impacts your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and has destructive results on relationships....721abrokenspiritdriesupthebones,breakthechains,don'tholdontoanger,ephesians432,forgive,forgivenandfree,forgiveness,forgivenessrewiresthebrain,letitgo,micah718,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm32,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-forgiveness-part-1--27059072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27059072Tue, 12 May 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylWhat does it mean to forgive? Broken down, the word means "to completely give up desire or power to punish." When we forgive, we free ourselves. If we choose not to forgive, we imprison ourselves. Christ forgives us, and He asks us to forgive each other.652colossians313,cometomeallwhoareweary,ephesians432,forgive,forgiven,forgivenandfree,forgiveness,giveup,iwillgiveyourest,layyourburdendown,matthew1128,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-he-giveth-more-grace--26700509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26700509Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:05 +0000Amy EnnylDespite a life filled with multiple sorrows and trials, Annie Flint was a happy woman, encouraging others, even as a crippled arthritic. Her poems and music proclaim her love for her Lord, and His love for His children. Join me as we study this...6162corinthians1210,2corinthians129,annieflint,ephesians320,hegivethmoregrace,hisgracehasnomeasure,hislovehasnolimit,icorinthians13,icorinthians137,icorinthians138,lovinggod,mygraceissufficient,mygraceissufficientforyou,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,wheniamweaktheniamstrongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-loving-god-part-2--26657867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26657867Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylGod says that if we love Him, we love others. If we hate someone, He says we are not able to love Him the way we should. How do we let go of bitterness, hate, resentment, anger, and hate and love someone who has hurt us?621forgive,forgiveasyouhavebeenforgiven,ijohn4,ijohn419,ijohn47,letgoofhate,loveoneanother,loveoneanotherasihavelovedyou,loveyourbrother,loveyourenemy,matthew614,matthew615,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-loving-god-part-1--26657623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26657623Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylWhat does it mean to love God? He tells us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. How do we do that? Join me in today's podcast as we check into what the Word of God says about loving Him.588createdforhisglory,deuteronomy65,lovegodwithallyourheart,lovegodwithallyourmight,lovegodwithallyourmind,lovegodwithallyoursoul,lovethelordyourgod,lovinggod,lovinggodlovingeachother,luke1027,matthew2237,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,revelation411,soldouttogod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,whateverispurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-my-lord-knows-the-way-through-the-wilderness--26388498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26388498Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:00:09 +0000Amy EnnylA simple, century-old gospel chorus boldly proclaims the truth about our wilderness experiences: Our Lord knows the way through, and all we have to do is follow.564considerthelilies,donotworryabouttomorrow,followjesus,godismystrength,lookatthebirdsoftheair,matthew6,mylordknowstheway,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians413,philippians419,proverbs35and6,psalm23,psalm328,seekfirstthekingdomofgod,thoughtseeds,thoughtseedspodcast,throughthewildernessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-wilderness-part-2--26218757
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/meaning-of-apple-of-my-eye-in-the-bible.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26218757Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:16 +0000Amy EnnylIf you're in the middle of a wilderness season, be assured that God intends to lead you out of it into your promised land. While you are there, He is protecting you, guiding you, and keeping you as "the apple of His eye." Find out what it means to be...
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https://www.hprweb.com/2015/05/the-meaning-of-the-wilderness/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26218543Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylAre you in a place of wilderness in your life? Did you know God often purposely leads us into a wilderness to quiet our hearts and minds, so we can hear His voice? https://www.hprweb.com/2015/05/the-meaning-of-the-wilderness/
https://www.hprweb.com/2015/05/the-meaning-of-the-wilderness/]]>662iamdoinganewthing,isaiah4319,iwillmakeawayinthewilderness,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,romans828,wanderinginthewilderness,wildernessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-breathe-on-me-breath-of-god--25933991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25933991Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylOur hymn this week fits well with our study of sanctuary. As God desires us to be His sanctuary, He fills us with His Holy Spirit. In this simple hymn, we find a beautiful prayer that progressively draws us closer to our Lord.593breatheonmebreathofgod,edwinhatch,holyspirit,holyspiritraindown,john2022,lordpreparemetobeasanctuary,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,romans811,sanctuary,spiritofthelivinggodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-sanctuary-part-2--25877543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25877543Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylSanctuary: a place of refuge or protection. God calls you to Him, to take refuge in His everlasting arms. Find protection in the shelter of the Almighty God, Who consecrated and set you apart before you were even born.596isaiah4110,jeremiah15,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm91,refuge,sanctuary,shelter,shelterofthelordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-sanctuary-pt-1--25825737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25825737Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylGod told His people to prepare a place -- a sanctuary -- for Him, so He could dwell among them. That consecrated, set-apart, and holy place was where He was able to come closest to them here on earth. Today, WE are the sanctuary -- the Holy Spirit...620consecratedtogod,exodus258,holyspirit,holyspiritdwellsinme,iwillsendyouacomforter,lordpreparemetobeasanctuary,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,sanctuary,thecomforterhascomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-a-mighty-fortress-is-our-god--25574544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25574544Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylWhat is stronger than a mighty fortress or a bulwark that never fails? Nothing. God is our fortress, our refuge, our unfailing strength, and as we look at how the great Reformation hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" came to be, we find incredible...53195theses,abulwarkneverfailing,amightyfortressisourgod,battlehymnofthereformation,godisourrefugeandstrength,martinluther,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm181,psalm544,reformationhymn,verypresenthelpintroublefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-god-is-my-strength-part-2--25477619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25477619Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylHow often do you rely on your strength? God says to rely on HIS strength, and that it is made perfect in your weakness. How does that even work? Find out how to have joy in making God your strength.565godismystrength,iliftupmyeyestothehills,isaiah4029,myhelpcomesfromthelord,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,thejoyofthelordismystrength,thoughtseeds,wheniamweakiamstrong,youaremyallinall,youaremystrengthwheniamweakfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-god-is-my-strength--25395792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25395792Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylThe Bible is full of references to God's strength, but what does that actually mean? IS God strong? Look with me at some of the definitions of the word "strength," and how God comes through for us on all of them. He really is our strength!647breakthrough,godismyrefugeandstrength,hegivesmestrength,isaiah4031,isaiah4110,jeremiah3217,masterofbreakthrough,nameofthelordisastrongtower,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,philippians413,psalm18,renewedstrength,strongtowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-broken-pieces--24946455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24946455Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:00:12 +0000Amy EnnylContinuing & concluding our theme of brokenness, in this episode, we look at the old gospel song, "Broken Pieces." Life's battles may have you heavy-hearted & discouraged, but Jesus is in the business of making all things new. Place your broken pieces...732brokenness,brokenpieces,heavyhearted,imakeallthingsnew,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm3418,putonthewholearmorofgod,revelation215,schemesofthedevil,wrestlenotagainstflesh&bloodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-brokenness-part-2--24863520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24863520Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:11 +0000Amy EnnylWhat can we do with the mountains of hurt and pain causing our brokenness? Should we hold onto it? No, never. Leaving our brokenness in the devil's hands leads to gangrene and poisoned wounds. Leaving our brokenness in God's hands means we can find...675alphaandomega,bringittothecross,brokenness,brokenpieces,ephesians432,hemustincreaseimustdecrease,offthebench,ontothebattlefieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-brokenness-part-1--24861383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24861383Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylLike a dish dropped to the floor and broken into smithereens, is your life shattered into fractured pieces? What can God do with your brokenness, and why does He allow it?661brokenness,brokenpieces,likenessofchrist,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,psalm3418,tearsinabottle,transformedandrenewedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-how-firm-a-foundation--24732040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24732040Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:02 +0000Amy EnnylJesus Christ, as the Living Word, is the sure foundation we can build our lives upon. Join me as we look at another truly great hymn and how it relates to our study about stability this past week.644firmfoundation,howfirmafoundation,icorinthians311,isaiah33,isaiah4110,jesuschristthesame,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,stabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-stability-pt-2--24682433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24682433Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylWhen the world is topsy-turvy, and our emotions are racing around a roller coaster track, how can we find our footing? Where is our equilibrium coming from? The stability offered us by Christ as our firm foundation and our anchor in life's storms is a...647christthesolidrock,firmfoundation,hebrews619,isaiah33,jeremiah179,jesuschristthesame,offthebench,ontothebattlefield,stability,stabilityforyourtimefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-stability-pt-1--24602251https://rcspirituality.org/finding_the_plug/the-liturgy-of-the-word-responsorial-psalm/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24602251Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:00:19 +0000Amy EnnylGod promises in Isaiah to be "the stability for your times." Today, we discuss how being stable means to be steadfast, unchanging, enduring, and how God fulfills each of these requirements....https://rcspirituality.org/finding_the_plug/the-liturgy-of-the-word-responsorial-psalm/]]>561jesuschristthesameforever,offthebench,psalm136,stabilityforyourtimes,steadfastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-faith-has-found-a-resting-place-part-2--24266373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24266373Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:00:18 +0000Amy EnnylOur second week studying this hymn leads us to the Living Word -- Jesus Christ Himself. He is not only the Living Word, He calls Himself the Great Physician. Rest your faith on Jesus and join me this week to learn about the final stanzas.608doubtsandfears,faithoverfear,nootherargument,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebenchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-part-2--24266290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24266290Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:00:06 +0000Amy EnnylIn the middle of all this global turmoil over COVID-19, we have a sure anchor to cling to. What is God's prescription for helping us to trust? Join me today for a look at what He directs us to do to increase our courage and our faith.666jeremiah32:27,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebench,trustandobey,trustgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-part-1--24218781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24218781Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:00:10 +0000Amy EnnylEven if life is falling apart around you, can you trust God? Can you rely on Him to be strong, consistent, and to embody truth? In a peek at the life of Job, we talk today about trust, and how God assures us He is trustworthy.688jeremiah32:27,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebench,trustandobey,trustgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-god-of-new-beginnings--24002186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24002186Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:00:21 +0000Amy EnnylDoes your day need a reset button? Maybe you feel like your year, or even your whole LIFE needs a reset. A new start. How can you, imperfect and flawed as you are, ever be enough? Open the door a crack and join me here in ThoughtSeeds as we talk about...472bonusepisode,godofnewbeginnings,imperfect,offthebench,resetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-faith-has-found-a-resting-place--23886142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23886142Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:00:13 +0000Amy EnnylThe antidote to doubt is faith, & hymns are full of truth that builds our faith. Join me for a look at an old hymn, "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place," and the encouragement and assurance it offers us.554doubtsandfears,faithoverfear,nootherargument,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebenchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doubt-part-2--23849990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23849990Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:00:14 +0000Amy EnnylWe may know & accept that God CAN do anything, but do we really believe He WILL? Does God really care what we pray about? Where is He when it seems like there are no answers?630doesgodcare,doubtsandfears,jeremiah32:27,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebenchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doubt-part-1--23766892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23766892Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:00:07 +0000Amy EnnylDo you struggle with self-doubt? Do you ever doubt God, whether it be doubts of His care for you, or that He even exists? Look at the assurance of Jeremiah 32:27 with me, and see how God addresses our doubts.625doesgodcare,doubtsandfears,jeremiah32:27,nothingtoohardforgod,offthebenchfalsefull