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Helping Hands

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike shared Hebrews 11:6— “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” This verse really ties in with this year’s Lifeline theme, “I Believe It.” Our belief is what enables us to draw near to God, and it should be foundational to the way we live our lives. If we fully believe in His existence and seek Him, the reward is great!

We shared the Our Daily Bread devotional for today, which is about “Helping as God Helps Us.” Read it here!

On the theme of helping others, Abby talked about 1 Thessalonians 5:14— “And we urge you, brothers, admonish, the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.” This verse not only encourages us to reach out to those around us, but to consider how everyone is unique in what kind of help they need. Let us be intentional in how we treat people, and keep in mind that they are uniquely created!

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Happy Pi Day!

Make sure you celebrate with a slice of your favorite pie!

For today’s Praise Thursday, Abby shared Genesis 1:12— “The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” It can be easy to think of cloudy skies and rainy weather as an inconvenience, but the Bible is clear that all aspects of nature are good in God’s perfect creative eyes, ESPECIALLY the rain. From it, things are nourished and growing!

Mike talked about 1 Timothy 4:10— “For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.” This verse outlines how our belief should serve as the foundation for what we do, work and strive towards glorifying God’s kingdom. We have an incredible hope because we believe, and the way we live should reflect that.

Shout-out to Janell for calling in with the right answer– Unashamed by Building 429! She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Born for These Days

For today’s Praise Thursday, Joe shared a devotional centering around Jeremy Camp’s new song– These Days. God has you where you are, when you are, for a purpose. Check out the video below to hear Jeremy himself talk about the meaning behind the track!

We read the Our Daily Bread devotional for today, which paints a picture of God as a “fortified tower” and a place of refuge for us. Read it here!

Abby also shared Psalm 119:41-42—“Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.” We are guaranteed to face opposition and even taunting in this world because of what we believe. Jesus had his critics, and we should prepare to face our own! We can do this by trusting our beliefs and handling those who oppose us with grace and love.

Rhonda from Mount Vernon wins two passes to the concert!

Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Abby

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The King of My Heart

One of things I’ve really focused on this semester at MVNU in my work and my personal life is returning to something I read about years ago, asking us an important question: Who (or what) is on the throne of your heart?

A couple of verses that stand out:

Matthew 6:21: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

I Peter 3:20: But in your hearts, revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

Revelation 3:20: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

Whoever sits on the throne of your heart is who you worship and serve; and if we aren’t careful, depending on who we serve (who or what we make an idol) can influence our thoughts with toxicity and lies. Scripture tells us where our treasure is, that is also where our heart is. What do you hold near and dear to you? Who do we depend on? That is what you have made the king of your heart. Who you’ve put on the throne. This song is a declaration to recommit to having Christ be the King of your Heart!

“I See Grace” by Micah Tyler – congratulations to Jan from Apple Valley, who wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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By Faith, Not Works

Mike talked about Ephesians 2:8-9, which says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” These verses are an encouragement to not concern ourselves with the things we can do to earn God’s grace, but to accept his salvation for us as it is freely given. In the end, there is only one person who can boast perfection– Jesus Christ. It’s such a relief that we don’t have to hold ourselves to that standard!

Abby shared one of her favorite passages, Mark 10:13-16— “And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.’ And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.” Jesus is encouraging us to become like children– to humble ourselves in our faith and live in childlike awe for what he has in store. What a beautiful image, that Jesus takes us into his arms and blesses us!

Shout out to Ron for correctly guessing today’s name that tune– Fake It by Tauren Wells.

Thanks for listening!

– Mike and Abby

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We Believe It!

Today, Mike and Abby shared some Scripture relating to this year’s upcoming Lifeline theme, “I Believe It.”

Abby read a passage starting with her favorite verse, Hebrews 11:1— “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.” By declaring our belief in Christ, we are also making a statement of faith. We can be convicted of something we know is true, even when we don’t see it with our eyes.

Mike read John 20:31, which says, “but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” This verse points out the wonderful guarantee that we have as a result of our belief–life in Jesus’s name! This is a guarantee that we can rest in as believers, no matter the circumstances.

Shout out to Alyssa for correctly guessing today’s Name That Tune, Jesus Can by Austin French! She wins TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant, since last week was a stumper.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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A Holiday for Loving Others

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby shared Scripture and encouragement in looking forward to Valentine’s Day!

Abby talked about Romans 12:9-10— “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil, hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” This verse has a focus on how we can treat other people like they are family, and care for them as such. Valentine’s Day does not just have to be about spending time with your significant other– it can also be a time to focus on how we treat others and how we can show them some love!

Mike went through 1 Corinthians 13:4, which outlines the biblical definition of love– “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant,” which can be difficult to put into practice. Let us be intentional in our actions of love, humbling ourselves towards those around us and also being patient with ourselves.

Shout out to today’s winners!

Jerry from Fredericktown wins a Valentine’s Gift Basket from Alyssa’s Vintage Decor, and

Jessica from Howard wins a gift certificate for a dozen carnations from Flowers for You!

We did not have a winner for today’s Name That Tune, which means…. next week will be worth TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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Psalms for a beautiful day!

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike and Abby praised God for the beautiful sunshine outside, and shared some Scripture from Psalm.

Mike talked about Psalm 46:11: “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” If we build our lives on the foundation of worldly comforts, those walls can eventually come crumbling down. God is a secure, mighty foundation to build upon– He will never fail us!

Abby shared Psalm 84:10, which says, “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!” Being a part of God’s family and looking ahead to our heavenly home is 1,000 times better than anything the world could offer. He provides us with His light and protection eternally, so why would we want to be anywhere else?

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Different Stories, Different Members of the Body

For today’s Praise Thursday, Mike shared Galatians 1:23-24, which emphasized the miraculous change in Paul’s life– “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” Through this miracle worked in him, God was glorified. Mike explained how the goal of our lives should be to glorify Him through our own stories.

Abby talked about the passage that MVNU’s new VP of Spiritual life, Rev. Dave Mills, shared in Monday’s chapel service. 1 Corinthians 12:17-20 asks, “If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.” Everyone has a special place and purpose within God’s community, and we all work together to make the entire body function!

Congratulations to Maude from Mount Vernon for calling in with the right answer– Getting Started by Jeremy Camp! She wins a $5 gift card to Watt’s Restaurant.

Which artist suffered from scoliosis before undergoing surgery in their teen years? The answer is Katy Nichole! Shout out to Asher for knowing our Winter Jam trivia question and winning two passes to the concert.

Thanks for listening!

-Mike and Abby

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