4 | Faith Forward: Do You Want a Biblical Approach to Conquering Inner Turmoil?
06/16/24 • 21 min
Get the full episode here: Moving Beyond the "Back to Egypt" Mentality
The road to freedom is rarely straight, and the journey from captivity to liberation involves more than just physical movement. Drawing from a powerful sermon that shaped my own transition from traditional pulpit ministry to podcasting during the pandemic, this episode explores how the Israelites' wilderness experience mirrors our spiritual journeys today.
When Moses led God's people out of Egyptian slavery, they quickly forgot the miracle of their deliverance and began grumbling about their circumstances. Within weeks, they were longing for the "pots of meat" they enjoyed in captivity, proving that physical freedom doesn't automatically create spiritual or mental freedom. God responded not with punishment but with grace, providing mysterious manna—literally "what is it?"—to sustain them daily. Yet what could have been a short journey to the Promised Land became a 40-year wandering because of their inability to trust God's plan.
Like the Israelites, we face similar crossroads in our spiritual lives. Will we remain in familiar patterns of thinking even when they no longer serve us? Or will we embrace God's invitation to transformation? As Robert Frost wrote, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." The journey truly becomes what we make it through our choices, attitudes, and willingness to trust God's guidance. Whether you're navigating major life transitions or simply seeking to deepen your daily spiritual practices, this message offers timeless wisdom for finding your way through life's wilderness seasons with purpose and faith.
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Get the full episode here: Moving Beyond the "Back to Egypt" Mentality
The road to freedom is rarely straight, and the journey from captivity to liberation involves more than just physical movement. Drawing from a powerful sermon that shaped my own transition from traditional pulpit ministry to podcasting during the pandemic, this episode explores how the Israelites' wilderness experience mirrors our spiritual journeys today.
When Moses led God's people out of Egyptian slavery, they quickly forgot the miracle of their deliverance and began grumbling about their circumstances. Within weeks, they were longing for the "pots of meat" they enjoyed in captivity, proving that physical freedom doesn't automatically create spiritual or mental freedom. God responded not with punishment but with grace, providing mysterious manna—literally "what is it?"—to sustain them daily. Yet what could have been a short journey to the Promised Land became a 40-year wandering because of their inability to trust God's plan.
Like the Israelites, we face similar crossroads in our spiritual lives. Will we remain in familiar patterns of thinking even when they no longer serve us? Or will we embrace God's invitation to transformation? As Robert Frost wrote, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." The journey truly becomes what we make it through our choices, attitudes, and willingness to trust God's guidance. Whether you're navigating major life transitions or simply seeking to deepen your daily spiritual practices, this message offers timeless wisdom for finding your way through life's wilderness seasons with purpose and faith.
Ready to strengthen your spiritual journey with practical resources? Grab my special covenant family bundle designed especially for moms who want to reflect Christ in their homes at bit.ly/faithfulfamily today!
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Tune in to Episode 3 > Are we Underestimating the Power of Oils in Biblical Teachings? >>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-challenging-traditions-are-we-underestimating-the/id1748454615?i=1000658362480
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Get a copy of my study > A New Heaven and New Earth: The Book of Revelation Revisited >>> https://amzn.to/3xRp0DI
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3 | Challenging Traditions: Are We Underestimating the Power of Oils in Biblical Teachings
Get the full episode here: The Sacred Tradition of Essential Oils In Scripture
The sacred history of essential oils offers an extraordinary window into God's provision for our spiritual and physical wellbeing. Journey with me as we uncover how these powerful plant extracts appear from the very first chapters of Genesis—where Adam tended aromatic plants in Eden—to the final pages where Joseph was embalmed with precious myrrh.
Most Christians don't realize that God himself gave Moses specific instructions for creating a holy anointing oil—a potent blend of myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and olive oil that consecrated the temple and priests. This wasn't merely a cleaning solution (though their antibacterial properties certainly helped maintain hygiene). More profoundly, this divine formula enhanced spiritual connection, literally covering the priests in aromatic molecules as they ministered to God.
Your sense of smell has a unique spiritual significance—it's the only sense not involved in humanity's original sin. When Eve was tempted, she saw, touched, heard, and tasted—but Scripture never mentions her smelling the forbidden fruit. This distinction runs deeper than biblical curiosity. Modern science confirms that smell is our only sense with a direct pathway to the limbic system—the emotional center of our brain. When you inhale essential oils, those aromatic molecules reach this emotional core in seconds, potentially calming anxiety, focusing thoughts, or releasing emotional blocks.
Remember Aaron stopping a deadly plague by burning frankincense among the Israelites? Or Jesus receiving precious oils as gifts at his birth and again before his crucifixion? These weren't coincidences but demonstrations of God's provision through creation. As believers, we're all qualified to use these oils in prayer and anointing—Jesus commissioned all his followers, not just the original twelve, to anoint and heal.
Don't let fears about "energy" or "mysticism" prevent you from embracing what God created for your wellbeing. The electrical impulses in your nervous system, the electromagnetic field of your body—these are God's design. By reclaiming these biblical practices, you're simply returning to your biblical heritage. Ready to learn more? Visit my website to discover how these ancient treasures can transform yo
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Get a copy of my study > A New Heaven and New Earth: The Book of Revelation Revisited >>> https://amzn.to/3xRp0DI
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5 | Cows at Sunrise: A Spiritual Journey with Unexpected Lessons
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At the heart of this episode lies the Apostle Paul's profound message from 2 Corinthians 6 about embracing both sorrow and rejoicing with open hearts. This paradoxical wisdom isn't contradictory but reveals the beautiful complexity of authentic faith. Through a delightful story about cows unexpectedly joining an Easter sunrise service, Paula illustrates how God's joy often arrives in surprising packages, especially when our hearts remain receptive to His presence.
The message unpacks Paul's powerful paradox of being "sorrowful yet always rejoicing," demonstrating how this tension creates space for genuine spiritual growth. Rather than providing only theological concepts, Paula offers ten practical ways to maintain an open heart: prayer, compassion, Scripture immersion, community service, unconditional love, gratitude, humility, fellowship, reflection on Christ's sacrifice, and faith-based action. These tangible practices help transform abstract spiritual ideals into daily habits that nurture both personal faith and community connections. If you're seeking to deepen your spiritual journey while balancing life's complexities, download the free Covenant Family Bundle at bit.ly/faithfulfamily and join us next week as we continue discovering how to live purposefully in Christ.
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Tune in to Episode 3 > Are we Underestimating the Power of Oils in Biblical Teachings? >>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-challenging-traditions-are-we-underestimating-the/id1748454615?i=1000658362480
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New PRINTABLE Resources every month! > FaithBuildingClub.com
Join the Community >>> BiblicalBoundariesForWomen.com
Unlock your FREE Coaching Call with me > WhyEssentialOils.com#FreeCoachingCall
Find my favorite Essential Oils here > WhyEssentialOils.com
Get a copy of my study > A New Heaven and New Earth: The Book of Revelation Revisited >>> https://amzn.to/3xRp0DI
Living On Purpose In Christ | Boundaries, Devotions, Positive Affirmations, Bible Study, Christian, Faith, Scripture - 4 | Faith Forward: Do You Want a Biblical Approach to Conquering Inner Turmoil?
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