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,

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2b78ca3f/zoom-out-first-then-zoom-in-james-no24 She read the first few verses of James 5 and thought, 'Man, I don't need this in my life - forget this chapter! What in the world is this?' But for the one who wants to know what James had to say in his practical little book, it helps to know several things--particularly when the reading gets tough, like now. So before we take a look at his writing, we do well to know (or re

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2628d520/a-good-and-true-word-for-today-james-no23 Watch this teaching on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6MOPSw7VC4 When someone asks me which is my favorite location to visit in Israel, I am hard pressed to choose one. However, the one that first comes to mind is Magdala, located on the Northwest shore of the beautiful fresh water lake that we call the Sea of Galilee. Why Magdala? Is it the location, its proximi

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1c67b30c/is-the-bible-trustworthy-seeing-is-believing-plus-check-out-these-dc-cops Knowing they were there, I had to see them! And knowing where they came from, I can visualize their home... And oh, knowing I could get to them, I had to go! I had to see with my own eyes the Dead Sea Scrolls-- hosted by the incomparable Museum of the Bible. So this past Thursday, I drove to Washington, D.C., about a four and a half hour driv

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/dab0d7e2/got-style-o-yes-you-do "Okay, I kinda get the witness thing, what you were talking about in your last briefing, but I am not like you, Christine, so how do I 'witness'? How do I try to share my faith without looking or sounding like an idiot? I mean, the truth is - Jesus has made a difference in my life, I really do want to tell others who do not know him that they can know Him too... but I'd be lying if I didn't s

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2e835d6f/jesus-holy-spirit-purpose-holy-spirit-who-or-what-no16 There are several topics that are near and dear to my heart--each one having to do with living life to the full--including living with joy, knowing contentment, life on purpose and of course, why the Holy Spirit is the difference maker! And because nothing about Jesus Christ was boring, our lives should not be either. Do you know how many times people have told