Do you want to live with your life and faith together? Do you want your weekend worship to be reflected in your mid-week lifestyle? If this describes you and your values, the Life and Faith Together podcast is for you. This mid-week podcast will include a sermon, lesson, or interview that's designed to help you to live with your life and your faith together. With each episode being 30 minutes or less, this podcast is easily integrated into your schedule. You can listen during your daily comm ...
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Tips for Reading the Creation Stories (Genesis 1-3)
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Very few words have caused more disagreement than the opening stories in the Book of Genesis. As you read through these familiar words, here are a few tips to help you discern the powerful importance of and meaning within the words. To understand the Bible, you must let the words speak for themselves, without adding to or taking from the powerful m…
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A Bible Study Journal for Your Lifetime: Make Your Own Bible Study Journal
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The Lifetime Bible Journal is a place to keep your personal notes as you read and study the Bible. This journal will help you to grow in your faith, year after year. For those who teach or preach from the Bible, this tool is essential for a lifetime of effectiveness. The more attention to give to it, the more likely this journal will become one of …
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The Gospel of Luke with a Summary of the Synoptic Gospels
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The Gospel of Luke is a magnificent telling of the life and work of Jesus. But there is much more to this writing than what meets the eye. There are some elements of this writing that cannot be translated into 21st century American English. Dr Green will discuss Luke's Gospel and the life-changing resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Dr Green will …
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The Christmas Story (The Gospel of Luke)
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Merry Christmas! This special episode is the Christmas Story, as found in the Gospel of Luke (chapter 2). Resources mentioned in this video (with links to purchase the books): Read On! A Guide for Reading Through the Bible by David H Green (https://amzn.to/47KxgSC) This link is part of an Affiliate relationship with Amazon. If you use these links t…
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The Gospel of Mark is a foundational part of the New Testament. Written earlier than other New Testament texts, the Gospel of Mark is an unvarnished presentation of the life and work of Jesus. In this show, Dr. Green will look to the beginning and the endings found in the Gospel of Mark. Together these clearly reveal the heart of Mark's message. Ma…
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Five Speeches by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
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Jesus teaches some of his most important lessons in the Gospel of Matthew. Here you can find five speeches that, when read together, reveal details of the relationship between Jesus and his disciples. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to his original audience. Even more than that, Jesus speaks through them to our modern world. His lessons are power…
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The Gospel of Matthew appears in the form of a story. Written and presented for ordinary people, the story is understandable and deeply moving. Written for an audience that lives in a world much like ours, the faith of the church becomes accessible. This video introduces Matthew's story. A great way to begin reading through the Bible, you can start…
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Many people try. Some even succeed. This is your invitation to join us as we read throught the Bible, beginning December 1, 2023. We will start in the Gospel of Matthew. Our daily readings can be found in "Read On! A Guide for Reading Through the Bible in One Year." The guide is available on Amazon. Reading through the Bible each year may be the mo…
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Thanksgiving Day and Giving Thanks
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Thanksgiving Day and Giving Thanks “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV) In the United States we are preparing to celebrate our annual Thanksgiving Holiday. This event is celebrated with a national holiday, sporting events, and a …
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Without gratitude, there is no hope. Without hope, there can be no gratitude. Our national tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving is an enduring observance of hope for the future. In the past, our nation has had an annual thanksgiving observance, even in a time of uncertainty or tragedy. Looking at a few of these difficult celebrations (1793, 1863, …
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Your Lot in Life is Your Legacy. After a year of multiple surgeries and an unexpected retirement from parish ministry, Dr. Green reflects on his lot in life and the legacy of his pastoral work. With much gratitude he compares his feelings with comforting words from Psalm 16. "The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have…
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Psalm 106:1-2, 6, 44-48 (ESV) 1 Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD, or declare all his praise? 6 Both we and our fathers have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness. 44 Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress, when…
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1 Chronicles 29:10-13 (ESV) 10 Therefore David blessed the LORD in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: “Blessed are you, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. 11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours…
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Luke 11:1-13 (ESV) 1 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves…
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Luke 11:1-13 (ESV) 1 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves…
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Luke 11:1-13 (ESV) 1 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves…
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Matthew 6:5-15 (ESV) 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And you…
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Matthew 6:5-15 (ESV) 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And you…
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To Celebrate Christmas is to embrace two important characteristics of God -- the smallness of a child born in humble circumstances and the grandeur of the Heavenly Host singing to the Glory of God. This episode (After the Lights) focuses on the second characteristic, the Heavenly Host singing to the Glory of God, and its effect on those who were th…
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To Celebrate Christmas is to embrace two important characteristics of God -- the smallness of a child born in humble circumstances and the grandeur of the Heavenly Host singing to the Glory of God. The episode (The Smallest Light) looks to the the first of these characteristics of God, a child born into humble circumstances. The following episode (…
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Speaking to a large and friendly crowd, Jesus says, "Y'all are the light of the world." (Matthew 5:15) Later in his life, Jesus is speaking to a large and UNfriendly crowd. To them Jesus says, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12, ESV) So, which is it? Or, in the po…
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When we think of the Light of God, it is easy to think of this as something personal, light for you and light for me. But the Bible teaches that the light of God is also Light for the Nations. As we prepare for Christmas and see the images of light all around us, we are reminded that the Light of God is greater than we can even begin to imagine.…
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As we prepare for Christmas, the season is marked by the images of light coming into the darkness. We even decorate our homes and shop with lights and trees. What is the importance of this light? Jesus says to a crowd, "You are the salt of the earth...." and "You are the light of the world." (Matthew 5:13, 14) As Jesus speaks to that crowd, he effe…
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This began with a simple question: What is the relationship between light and darkness? We want to believe that the answer is simple – something like, light always extinguishes darkness. We want to believe this. But we know it is simply not this easy. When you look at the night sky, you see both darkness and light. In the darkest moment of might, t…
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Are you uncomfortable when people talk with you about giving generously? Even if it makes us uncomfortable, the Bible is filled with common sense advice about giving generously. One of these lessons comes from the Apostle Paul when he was writing to the Christians in Corinth. As Paul is writing to this ancient audience, this message is still speaki…
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The month of November is a great time to pause and to give thanks. Farmers have harvested autumn crops and and are now preparing for the winter months ahead. Condsider the reasons for your gratitude. Do more than counting your blessings. Take time to search your soul to find your treasures of Greatest value. Jesus gives helpful insight into ourselv…
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How big is your garden? What kind of fruit are you bearing? With all of the demands on our time - work, family, friends, church, and maybe even a little personal time - we are keeping crazy-busy schedules. We think this is something new, something that has never happened before. But, when we read the Bible, we are reminded that the limitations of l…
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A busy schedule can feel overwhelming. The responsibilities that come with family, work, church, friends, and maybe even a little time for yourself, can feel like more than you can do. But when we think about twelve apostles that were appointed by Jesus, it's easy to believe that they were exceptional and that somehow they could do it all. The Bibl…
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Perhaps the most holy and sacred of all places in the side of the grave. Standing beside a tomb, or looking into a grave, we are forced to confront the limits of life. But it is also there, in that place and in that moment, that we bring the full measure of our honest grief. This is the place where we need most to be reminded of the hope that is gr…
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When we think about Holy Ground, we tend to look down at the solid earth, the soil beneath our feet, and think that this is all there is. But Jesus and his disciples worked on the water. It is there – on the waters of the Sea of Galilee – that the disciples witnessed first-hand some of the magnificent and awe-inspiring work of Jesus. In the Gospel …
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Take a moment to look around. Where are you? What do you see? Sometimes, when we look around, we are unable to see the ongoing work of our God. We cannot see ourselves and our location as part of the unfolding work of God. Take, for example, the fields where shepherds were keeping watch over their flock at night. They were visited by an angel who t…
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On September 11, 2001, the world changed when the United States was attacked by an enemy that, up to that moment, was invisible to most people. On September 11, 2022, a Sunday morning brought together people whose lives were changed by 9/11/2001 and a generation of peopleborn after the tragic events of that day. We all experience moments that make …
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Filled with formality, the ending of aletter seems to be an unlikely place to find much substance. But, the final words of Paul's letter to the Romans are filled with magnified importance and an intense sense of urgency. There is a lot for us to learn from this closing prayer. "... to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Ame…
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Be blessed. Bless you. Bless your heart. These words are used over and over again. We use them so often, even we may not be fukky aware of what we are saying. This week we explore the meaning of "blessing." WHat is it? What examples of blessings can be found in the Bible?द्वारा David H Green
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The side of a grave. There is perhaps no place on earth where our faith matters more. Christian pastors approach the grave to give comfort to the grieving and to speak to the meaning of life of the deceased. For centurues, these words have included this: "I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from…
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How do we celebrate in the life of the church? Or -- maybe we should ask -- DO we celebrate in the church? Sometimes we feel like acts of faith are an obligation. But the Bible gives great examples of celebrations. So, at times we should do just that, Celebrate! The remarks in this podcast were recorded on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the First Pres…
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Worship may be one of the most identifiable practices of the Christian faith. But what exactly is worship? And why are there so very many different styles of worship services among Christians? Worship - at its heart - is a conversation. This conversation is complex. But it is not complicated. This conversation involves each individual and the gathe…
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"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." (Romans 12:12) Over the past few years we have been overwhelmed by isolation and by lonliness. For some, this has been a terrible crisis of faith. For others, this has been a time to learn more about and to practice prayer. Looking to the Bible we find real stories about real peop…
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The frailty of human life is a compelling part of our reality. From youthful arrogance through mid-life crises to our golden years, it's always there. We live knowing that there will come a moment when we die. But, when we look through the lens of our limitations, we may be better able to God in the fullness of justice and love and mercy and hope. …
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The Bible includes stories of real people who lived in the real world in real time, their time. The lessons they learned are important for us to understand. For example, the work of living a life of faith can be difficult. But the example of others – a mentor and a friend – can help us through even the most difficult of days. This is the story of t…
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God loves you. God is with you. God is in charge. God is stronger than anything. God will surprise you. There are important lessons for us to teach to our children. But these are also important lessons for adults, too. Looking to the Book of Genesis and the famous story of Joseph, we can learn about God and find a true source of comfort and strengt…
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It happens to all of us. We look around our lives and see that there is so much brokenness, so much destruction. How, in those moments, can we find comfort, much less hope? A foundational Christian belief is that we are created by God. If we are created by God, can the hands of our Creator repair, restore, or re-create a beautiful image from our sh…
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Believers of every time and in every place are citizens of this world and, at the same time, citizens of the Kingdom of God. According to the Bible, what duty do we owe to the institutions of this world? And what do we owe as citizens of the Kingdom of God? The circumstances of this message may be uniquely American (the July 4th celebration of Inde…
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It happens to everyone. And it most certainly has happened to you -- a moment when it feels like light has gone out in your life. Looking back at this all too human experience, there are a couple of questions to be considered: What do you do when life goes out of your life? How does our belief (our faith) change and grow? We can learn from the exam…
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The way that we go through life is important. When a Commencement Ceremony is over, you commence. Every participant, the graduates included, go out the door to whatever is next in life. Jesus teaches that when we go through a door, our character matters. Focusing on the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 7), we can learn more about th…
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The moment was tense. A betrayal was in progress. Within the next 24 hours Jesus' dead body would be placed in a tomb. And he knew it. As Jesus prepared the assembled disciples to confront the most terrible moment in their life together, he had a very clear message for them. This same message continues to speak with power and importance today.…
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We are to prepare the way.... Generations have done this before us. And, we pray, generations will do this after us. But what exactly are we suppposed to be doing? And how will this work as we live our life and faith together? A note about this eposode: The recording is from the 8:30 communion service at the First Presbyterian Church in Conroe, Tex…
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To say that we put our faith in Jesus Christ is to acknowledge that we are doing the very best that we can do every day. We trust our God to offer His blessings and to help us through difficult moments and seasons of life. Sometimes we want to look back to a time that felt less complicated. But we are called to go forward with faith.…
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This is a very strange time in the United States. Our annual observance of Memorial Day comes together with news of a tragic shooting in an Elementary School. This raises important questions for every Christian. How does our faith shape our life in a time of grief? What message can we share from the Bible? And, perhaps most important, how can we co…
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This mid-week podcast (with a sermon, lesson, or interview) is designed to help you to live with your life and your faith together. At 30 minutes or less, this podcast fits easily in your busy schedule. You can listen during your daily commute, during your lunch break, or while you are getting a bit of exercise. Hosted by Dr. David H Green (a pasto…
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