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E198 Politics and the Church, Recognizing Our Emotions
November 17, 2020
Navigating our emotions, especially in times of political and social unrest, stressful pandemic times and personal conflict is a highly needed skill today. Hosts Brandon Robinson and Jason Weiland, along with guest Todd Olthoff tackle the ins and outs of recognizing our emotions, how to bring emotional intelligence and awareness to our conversations and relationships. How can we begin healing, and nurture healthy understanding and communication as a child of God? This and much more in this week’s Episode 198. For complete show notes, click HERE
A Reflection for Political Times (Matthew 22:15-22)
October 12, 2020
A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Scripture. In the midst of the bitter division felt here in my country, the United States, I thought it would be helpful to pause and reflect on a time Jesus was faced with a political trap. In this episode, take some time out of the partisanship of our world and ask your savior who He would call you to be. Reflect on your political stances, and even moreso, your political responses, and ask Jesus to help you reflect Him in your interactions. To learn more about Spiritual Growth, visit saddleback.com/grow . You can also get in touch with us by emailing maturity@saddleback.com.
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CLASS 201 will help you develop the habits you need to jump-start your spiritual growth. It will give you an overview of the four basic spiritual habits every Christian needs in order to grow: Daily Time in the Bible, daily prayer, giving, and fellowship.
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Rooted and grounded in God's Word. Feet firmly planted on the truth. Confident in what we believe, why we believe it and, most importantly, why it matters. This is something that many of us want in our lives. Foundations, taught by Pastor Tom Holladay and other Saddleback teachers, is a step by step approach to understanding the essentials of what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Although it can sometimes be challenging, your time with God in prayer and reading the Bible can be a surprising and extraordinary journey into the heart of God. Learn how to make the most of your daily time with God with Enrich, this brand-new, 40-day guide! You'll learn different methods of engaging with God's Word every day. Download this new interactive e-book to take your daily time with God to a deeper level starting today.
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YouVersionAccess a free Bible on your phone, tablet, and computer. YouVersion is a simple, ad-free Bible that brings God's Word into your daily life. Now you'll have your Bible with you wherever you go. Read from dozens of translations or start a daily reading plan. You can even share what you're reading with friends and family.
The word "tithe" literally means “tenth" or 10%. Tithing, or giving ten percent of your income, isn't merely giving something to God. It's giving back what was his to begin with. All that we have, or hope to have, comes from him. The Bible says that tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything. It teaches us to always put God first in our lives.
Financial FreedomExplore resources that can help you grow into the money-manager that God wants you to be. Designed to encourage you in your next stewardship steps, we offer financial classes, free seminars, and individual coaching. We address topics like budgeting, saving, debt, investing, giving, estate planning, relating about money, and other financial topics.
Life is not meant to be lived alone. In fact, God hates loneliness. You were created to experience life with other people, and that's why at Saddleback, we encourage you to get into a small group. A small group is a group of three or more people who gather each week in a home, workplace, or online. In a group you'll hang out, study the Word, and pray together. No matter where you are in life, there's a group for you.
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The Drivetime app brings Pastor Tom's full library of content right to your fingertips. Search for specific devotions by keyword, verse, or book of the Bible, and find exactly what you need, when you need it.
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Daily Hope is a half-hour Bible teaching program in which Pastor Rick shares a meaningful and applicable message from Scripture to encourage, equip, and train people to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
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