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This podcast is produced by New Life in Houston, TX. The host is Mel who serves as Assistant Pastor and Global Relations Director. Bishop Brenda K. Perry is the senior pastor.
Website: www.newlifetemplechurch.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLTCHouston]]>enChristianityCopyright New Lifehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce8c6739b4be60ef71accb066ef4f51b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/motivation-monday--5495473Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:47:59 +0000New LifeNew Life Houstonglobal_relations@newlifetemplechurch.comMotivation Monday - New Life Inspiration is a weekly podcast with the simple purpose of encouraging listeners to enter the new week with a focused and purposeful perspective from a biblical foundation. This podcast is produced by New Life in Houston,...
This podcast is produced by New Life in Houston, TX. The host is Mel who serves as Assistant Pastor and Global Relations Director. Bishop Brenda K. Perry is the senior pastor.
Website: www.newlifetemplechurch.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLTCHouston]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-april-6-history-has-changed-my-story--71134409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71134409Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:46:59 +0000New LifeOne of the great benefits of Jesus' resurrection is that our past story no longer defines our present story or our future history when we are born again. Because of Jesus Christ, the narrative of our lives has been rewritten to reveal that we are free...362freedom,life,resurrectionfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-march-23-establishing-memorials--70842326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70842326Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:40:13 +0000New LifeThroughout the Old Testament, God instructed His people to establish memorials to remind them of His power in their lives and His promises. We should also establish memorials in our lives as testimonies of our relationship with God and HIs amazing...399history,memorialsfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-march-16-know-your-history--70652813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70652813Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:02 +0000New LifeDo you know your Church History? Not just the history of long ago, but the history of your local congregation, as well as the history of God's faithfulness in your own life. As believers, our foundation is strengthened by the reminders of God's power...383faithfulness,historyfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-january-5-giving-god-my-intentional-best--69312395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69312395Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:13:46 +0000New LifeAs we begin this new year, let us make every effort to offer God our intentional "first" best. Whether it is our time, talent, or any other resource we have to offer, make it the best portion of our offering, just as Able gave his best portion of the...495false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-october-27-no-need-to-fake-it--68301262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68301262Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:42:32 +0000New LifeThere is an old cliche, "Fake it till you make it" that needs to be removed from our Christian theology. God never intends for us to fake happiness; rather, He desires that we learn to rejoice in our hope. Jesus is our perfect example of expressing...406faith,hope,joyfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-october-13-contagious-joy--68122678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68122678Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:42:20 +0000New LifeProverbs 17 tells us that a happy heart is good medicine. A good heart can also be contagious, bringing needed healing to those around us. We must be careful not to allow the opposite to happen to us as well; being in the company of a low spirit can...462happiness,joyfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-october-6-don-t-be-false-advertiment--68036934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68036934Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:46:01 +0000New LifeAs believers and followers of Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility to be "brand ambassadors" for Jesus and His Church. We must ensure that we are not engaging in false marketing, pretending to be like Christ but behaving more like our society.403christfollowers,christians,compassion,lovefalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-march-25-god-s-word-is-delcious-to-our-soul--65084865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65084865Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:48:05 +0000New LifeThere is nothing more satisfying to our spirit man than God's word. However, the enemy will try to distract us with things to keep us from consuming the only thing that can refresh and nourish our inner man.411bible,godswordfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-march-17-the-bible-the-greatest-life-coach--64926414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64926414Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:35:07 +0000New Life398false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-march-10-when-god-is-silent-he-still-speaks-to-us--64782538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64782538Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:45:06 +0000New LifeAs believers we can be confident that God is never really silent because He is always speaking through His written Word. When God's word is stored in our heart, we will hear Him speaking even in those moments when it feels like He is silent.387faith,god'swordfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-march-3-when-life-is-too-much-god-is-much-more--64666260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64666260Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:50:07 +0000New LifeWhen life become overwhelming and far more than our mind or heart can take, we must lean into God's Word to be our source of hope and strength. For in God's Word we find His promises and the healing we need for our soul.380healing,hopefalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-january-6-happy-new-year--63584934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63584934Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:45:06 +0000New LifeAs we have entered into a new year that has already seen its share of tragedy, we are encouraged to place our confidence in God, trusting that He is with us through both the bad and good. In our faith, we can be a testimony to the world of the great...405hope,newyearfalse30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-november-25-oh-give-thanks--63007615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63007615Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:09:16 +0000New LifeIt is easy for us to get caught up in the celebration of Thanksgiving -the food and watching football games with the fam- and forget to give God thanks for His continual blessings. Before we prepare the Thanksgiving Day meal, turn on our favorite...338gratefullness,gratitude,thanksgivingfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-august-19-don-t-be-distracted--61075595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61075595Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:30:02 +0000New Life383distraction,purpose,stayfocusedfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-august-5-trust-entrust--60920979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60920979Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:40:02 +0000New LifeIf we are to accomplish the things that God has assigned to us as His instruments of service, we must be willing to trust Him and entrust ourselves to His leading and guiding. We need not fear because God already knows how the end results.655faith,trustfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-july-29-koinonia-part-5-hear-the-tree-in-the-forest--60745957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60745957Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:40:02 +0000New LifeThe question was asked if a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound? In truth, the sound is irrelative. The reality is the tree has fallen. As believers, we are to be sensitive to one another regardless of whether we hear the sound of the mouth...336false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-july-22-koinonia-part-4-being-in-communion--60745799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60745799Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:25:01 +0000New LifeKoinonia calls every believer to be in simultaneous communion with God and with His family. To fully understand the practice of communion, that which took place just before Jesus was crucified, we see in full practice in Acts 2. The act of that Jesus...362communion,koinoniafalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-july-15-koinonia-part-3--60619788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60619788Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:36:09 +0000New Life353community,fellowship,unityfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-july-8-koinonia-part-2--60613119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60613119Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:35:02 +0000New LifeA332false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-july-1-koinonia--60561897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60561897Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:55:01 +0000New LifeBelonging. Community. Family. These are words that should evoke feelings of warmth and happiness. However, loneliness has become a common feeling for many people in recent years. So many people feel detached from a community or even family. The Bible...331church,community,family,relationshipfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-june-10-god-s-perfect-shalom-peace--60335352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60335352Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:40:03 +0000New LifeGod's peace is stronger than any storm of life. As Jesus was coming to the close of His ministry and discipleship time with His followers He left these encouraging words for them and us today, in John 14 “What I am leaving with you is shalom — I am...304peacefalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-may-13-you-are-called-to-be-an-influencer--59996408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59996408Mon, 13 May 2024 11:30:03 +0000New LifeDid you know that you are an influencer? No, not the kind you find doing crazy things on social media for attention. You are called to influence those around you to come to know Jesus or strengthen their relationship with Him. Whether we know it or...356christfollowr,christian,influencer,lifefalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-may-5-don-t-focus-on-the-thorns-of-life--59864794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59864794Mon, 06 May 2024 11:15:02 +0000New LifeLike a rose bush, life can present us with a mix of pain and beauty. This reality can cause us to miss the beauty of life by being distracted by the thorns that can sometimes prick us. However, we must remind ourselves that God is our refuge and...410faith,hopefalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-april-8-spring-s-reminder-that-god-cares-for-us--59350974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59350974Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:09:09 +0000New LifeSpring has a way of inviting us to remember that if God is concerned about creation how much more does His heart of compassion lean towards us? This week may we be reminded that in every difficult moment God is present with us, therefore we have no...322compassion,hopefalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-february-5-lift-every-voice-and-sing--58580523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58580523Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:00:20 +0000New LifeAs we celebrate Black History Month, we can reflect on the words of the deeply rich message of faith in the "Negro Anthem" Lift Every Voice and Sing. The song reminds believers that in trouble or triumph, we must remain constant in our faith and trust...335blackhistorymonth,faith,songsofhopefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-december-25-a-chosen-instrument-in-god-s-plan--58107721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58107721Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:03 +0000New LifeThe anniversary celebration of our Saviors birth is a reminder of the important pieces of God's eternal plan. God intentionally picked each person who would play a part in the narrative of Jesus' life, including His earthly Father. Just like Joseph,...358chosen,christmas,jesus,purpose,redemtionfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-december-11-using-our-superpower--57969264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57969264Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:35:02 +0000New LifeForgiveness is a difficult human task, practically impossible to do on our own. But when we rely on God's Spirit to aid us in exercising the gift of forgiveness what was impossible becomes possible, no matter how great the offense or damage was done...317forgiveness,strength,superpowerfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-december-4-he-s-got-you-in-his-hands--57899890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57899890Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:30:02 +0000New LifeDespite the uncertainty and chaos of our world, we can rest in the knowledge that God has His children in the safety of His hand.336faith,hope,peacefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-november-20-a-pure-thanksgiving--57739588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57739588Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:23:56 +0000New LifeThanksgiving is more than just a word or words that we utter out of our mouths. Thanksgiving is an offering the we give unto God that reflects the nature of our hearts.391thankful,thanksgivingfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-november-13-relax-relate-relase--57625868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57625868Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:48:35 +0000New LifeOne of the hardest things for most human beings to do is to sit, be still, and just relax. During this holiday season, instead of missing out on the joy around us because of busyness, let's take time to refresh ourselves and enjoy the moment.383holiday,peace,selfcarefalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-november-5-preserved-for-his-glory--57526383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57526383Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:35:02 +0000New LifeDespite what the enemy tries to sell us, every single believer is valuable to the Kingdom of God. Because of the value we bring to the world around us, we can trust in God to preserve us for His glory.326false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-okay-when-life-goes-off-script--57437320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57437320Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:35:02 +0000New LifeDon't be afraid when life, as we planned, goes off script. Instead of panicking, we must trust God to fulfill His purpose and trust that what He has placed in us will work perfectly with the changes.324false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-october-23-live-live-live--57347930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57347930Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:30:02 +0000New Life345lifefalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-october-2-vessels-of-hope--57020849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57020849Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:30:03 +0000New LifeGod has saved and redeemed us through Jesus Christ. Because of this, we are carriers of the Gospel of Hope, and we are proof of God's love for humanity. Therefore, we must do just as Paul did, share the exciting news of God with others.363false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-september-24-be-a-good-human--56919946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56919946Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:30:03 +0000New LifeAs Christ's followers, we are to be testimonies of what it means to be good. We are to be the living replicas of Jesus and treat others with love and compassion, even when they mistreat us. We are to be good humans.351compassion,kindnessfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-september-18-hold-fast-to-his-hem--56834381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56834381Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:30:02 +0000New LifeNo matter how much we try, it is impossible to eliminate the difficult moments in our lives. No matter who we are, the bumps of life will come to us all. However, there is good news for those in Christ. Just as the woman with the issue of blood found...325faith,hope,lifefalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-a-father-at-war--56678357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56678357Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:30:02 +0000New LifeWe are reminded of the deniable strength of a man who takes up the weapon of intercessory to fight against the enemy. Lot's life was spared twice because Abraham stood in the posture of protector for Lot and his family, and God needs men to do the...339faith,family,prayerfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-march-of-justice-and-love--56609380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56609380Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:30:02 +0000New LifeReflecting on the historic day of the March On Washington For Jobs and Freedom, Mel honors the 60th anniversary by reminding Christ's followers to obey God's word and do what is just, show love, and stand in unity with like-minded believers....324justice,love,marchonwashingtonfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-august-21-god-is-for-me--56522825
Just like David, we can rest in the assurance that if we are walking in God's righteousness God is with and for us in every circumstance that will come against us. So we can walk in this new week knowing that we are not alone, God is for us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56522825Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:30:02 +0000New LifeIn Psalm 56 David cries unto God when he is captured by the Philistines in Gath. Despite his current situation, David declares that he need not fear his enemy because of the confidence he has that God is for him. Just like David, we can rest in the...
Just like David, we can rest in the assurance that if we are walking in God's righteousness God is with and for us in every circumstance that will come against us. So we can walk in this new week knowing that we are not alone, God is for us.]]>324encouragement,faith,psalm56false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-august-14-psalm-100-3--56451992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56451992Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:30:02 +0000New LifePsalm 100:3 reminds us as believers that we have a responsibility to acknowledge the sovereignty of our God. As we submit to His Lordship we position ourselves to reap the benefit of His tender love for us.320faith,love,obediencefalse1full