Light is attractive, so is Jesus . John 1.6-9 politics: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2cf636a5/i-dont-talk-about-politics-or-religion-john-no2 Mention the subject of personal faith to someone and he might bristle and say, ‘I’m not really a religious person’ to which I respond, ‘no, no - me either. But I do really like Jesus.’ And then I smile... Honestly, in all my years of conversations with strangers in taxis, Ubers, airplanes, grocery stores, LuckyBrand store

Watch the expanded version of my teaching of this lesson from John 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv6a9bDn1Eo&t=222s podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2a3a0ce7/this-is-the-light-you-are-looking-for-john-no1 THIS. IS. LIGHT. One thing I know, one thing that is sure - we all need a gigantic dose of JESUS...whether we realize it or not. While many areas of life seem uncertain, Jesus was, is and ever will be the purest source of light. Let’s go toward that

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/287e82a4/youve-gotta-get-your-hands-around-this In my last Morning Briefing, I prompted you to live by truth in your life. I'm not talking about your truth, and my truth--but THE TRUTH. The greatest source for truth this side of Heaven is the Word of God. I have loved the Bible since my mother first gave me my very own when I was four years old. And as every month goes by, I love it even more. The Bible alone holds the answ

God is powerful . . . and, he is able! podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2acab6ff/god-always-faithful God . . . he is always faithful. And today, well, maybe I'm preaching to myself--reminding myself of this life-giving truth. There is a lot going on in the world - you wonder where it will all lead. Personally, you can feel schizophrenic almost as you are joyful about some news you receive and then wracked with worry about another. And then, perhaps you are

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/24d0c52c/for-a-time-such-as-this-jesus-for-a-time-such-as-this-you -->Watch this Morning Briefing instead: -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRMBCHZszuI Transfixed – I am. So many thoughts, so many emotions. How to sort them out? I put pen to paper to make sense of all that is in my head regarding the calendar, the memories, their meaning and what they hold in common. Oh, and then there is the ‘So, what?’ Several life

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1d0c7449/because-forever-is-a-long-long-time Remember Robert? I was at a soccer game when I heard my friend Renee's husband had suffered a heart attack and was in ICU in a nearby hospital. Though I had not met him before, I felt compelled to go and pray for him. (Didn't read that Morning Briefing? https://conta.cc/4ykH2I1) Thankfully, I was warmly received, and when he told me how scary it was, I quietly asked if he had p

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/21e37fce/its-all-about-access-james-no27 You. Have. Access. Access - what difference does it make? Oh, a lot. On my recent trip to Washington DC—actually, just my second visit to the grand city--I was once again awed by the beauty of her architecture, the power that is wielded therein. While I wished I could walk in to the White House and pray for the president, maybe hug Melania . . . of course, that was not possible, beca

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/371c1078/aint-no-one-gonna-bar-the-doors-james-no26 Prayer . . . marvelous gift of God. Our author and teacher James was a man of great prayer--calluses on his knees from the posture he assumed so often--actually had the nickname 'Camel Knees'.1 Not surprising then that the last thing on James' mind as he finished his letter was prayer - to call believers to pray. One of my favorite visits to make is the hospital sickbed.

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1b1aacc6/jesus-is-coming-back-yall-james-no25 Picture the man, James, likely in a small place, praying, thinking about and writing to those he knows - those who are struggling with the implications of this new found faith in Jesus Christ. He is also leading the first church in Jerusalem desiring always that those he teaches will mature in their Christian faith. Here are some of his last thoughts to them: "Be patient, then,