CHURCH OF POD
Honest, grace-centered conversations helping ordinary Christians move from striving to a secure identity in the love of an extraordinary God.
When I was young, I wanted nothing more than to please God. Trouble was, I was always unsure if my efforts were enough. We were taught, sometimes without words, that our part of being a Christian meant trying harder. Serving more. Doubting less.
And so, we performed. For God. For the church. For ourselves. Problem is, you can’t earn what you’ve already been given.
I'm Steve. And I spent more years than I care to admit working hard to please a God who had already accepted me. Completely. But what I've come to understand, after years of striving, after some honest therapy, and after training my ears and my heart to hear His voice, is that God never required me to be “perfect.”
He was waiting for me to stop apologizing for how He made me.
The Church of POD community is for the believer in Christ who wants to escape from the vicious cycle of performance.
Most of us have faith that God loves us. Far fewer of us live like we're certain of it.
I hope you'll join me, as we seek God, not perfection. Together.
Our Foundational Scriptures:
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." (1 John 4:18 ESV)
"... that I may know Him..." (Philippians 3:10 ESV)
“I am the way, the truth and the life." (John 14:6 ESV)
Our Core Values:
- Be grateful
- Own your mess
CHURCH OF POD
A Miracle for Margaret. (Episode 2)
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On two separate occasions Margaret turned down offers for her 30-acre farm because of the still small voice of God prompting her “don’t sell”. A smaller place with less stress and responsibilities for a then 56-year-old woman with crippling arthritis looked pretty good, don’t you think? The second buyer was willing to pay twice what the first buyer offered a year earlier. Might this have been the Lord’s provision for two widows?
Foundational Scripture:
Romans 8:28
(New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition)
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
Community Worship, YouTube Link:
Jordan Sandquist - "Dayspring" (A Ted Sandquist Song)
https://youtu.be/91qQdLJmk4Q
And it’s a new day every hour when the Dayspring comes
And He renews life in His power for He is the Son
When the day dawns from on high
He shines a light in the dark doorway
Making clear the shadow of the lie
To guide our feet in the good Lord’s way
Rejoice Rejoice (x2)
And it’s a new day every hour when the Dayspring comes
And He renews life in His power for He is the Son
From the spring of eternal life
Flows a river into dry land
Come drink and be baptized
Your salvation is close at hand
Rejoice Rejoice (x2)
And it’s a new day every hour when the Dayspring comes
And He renews life in His power for He is the Son
When I see the face of Jesus
I know that He not only can
But He wants to save and heal us
And with His Spirit fill the heart of man
Rejoice Rejoice (x4)
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