Encourage, Equip, Inspire

The Power of Presence EEI ep. 8

A closer look at Psalm 23 and how the Presence of God is our protection and provision in life

 

The power of perspective EEI ep 7

Pastor Phil dives deep into Psalm 23

The first part of this famous poem invites us to shift our perspective in 3 ways:

1. from a scarcity to an abundance mindset
2. from a resistance to rest to seeing rest as resistance
3. from understanding righteousness as adherence to a moral code to seeing it as corresponding to the character of God

 

Questions to Ask:

 

Why did God choose the image of a shepherd for himself and not some other occupation?

 

What things do you feel are lacking from your life?

 

How can you see things differently and discover what God has already given you?

 

What is a scarcity mindset and how does God challenge us to believe in abundance?

(Google scarcity mindset vs abundance mindset)

 

Why is it difficult for you to rest?

 

How do you or will you take care of yourself through soul-care?

 

Things to do: 

 

Think about ways to be more gracious, compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love this week!

 

Pray Psalm 23 on a regular basis

 

Get outside or bring nature inside and spend time observing God’s creation 

The Silence of God EEI ep. 6

God is heard in the silence.  How rest is necessary and we need to be honest about our emotions with God and with ourself

Build your life right EEI ep. 5

How to Build your life right: On the Good Foundation of the words of Jesus

EEI ep. 5

Luke 6:46-49

EEI ep 4 Good Fruit

You need good soil to produce good fruit

 

EEI ep 3 Don't Judge!

EEI ep. 2 Loving your enemies

January 11, 2026

Ep. 2 Loving your enemies

 

Here’s a couple of great songs to listen to that go along with this podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ8D2Mx7tGg&list=RDcQ8D2Mx7tGg&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxlCkLdK9cc&list=RDVxlCkLdK9cc&start_radio=1

 

 

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Reflection Questions

What grudge/hurt can you let go of this year?

Practices

Practice seeing the good in everyone

Pray for those who’ve hurt you

Encourage, Equip, Inspire ep. 1

Blessings and Woes

 

peace and rest

A reflection on peace and rest from Christy Page

 

Room for Everyone

Philip and the Ethiopian gives us a model of inclusion that should inspire to share's God's love and the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone!

From Acts chapter 8