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Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson282 - Enemies of LoveIn this episode, we will recognize who our enemy is. The enemies of God are enemies of Love. They don't want us to experience the love of God. They keep us from loving our brothers and sisters in Christ. We know who the deceiver is; Satan, who comes to steal, kill and destroy. And we know Jesus came to give life more abundantly. We see two opposing forces. In John 10:10, Satan is presented as a thief. He creeps in unaware to bring us into bondage and to deceive us. His success is due only to our lack of knowledge...2025-02-2859 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson277 - Owe Nothing But LoveThis episode shares how we are to perfect the love of God in our lives, but we must remember that we love because He first loved us. As believers, we are born of the Spirit of love. We have God's love within us, and we owe [have an obligation] to share His love with others. We must allow His love to flow from our lives. The Greek word for God's love is "agape," the unconditional and sacrificial love of God, which put His Son on the cross in our place for our sins. There are other words used for...2025-02-2157 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson283 - Let None Imagine EvilHow many of us have trouble with our imaginations? Zechariah prophesied, "Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart" (7:9-10, KJV). During the day, we're tempted the think badly about other Christians. Let none "imagine evil" against their Christian brother and sister. There is no room for this in our lives. These verses state that we're to "execute true judgment," not...2025-02-1443 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson278 - Keep Yourself in Love"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garments spotted by the flesh" (Jude 20-23, KJV). This means we are not only to keep ourselves in the love of God; but we are to help keep others in the love of God. As the body of Christ, we are united...2025-02-071h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson280 - Let Your Love AboundDid you know that you have the love of God within you? We are not only born again due to the love of God, but our spirit is created in love at salvation. And due to free will, we must let the love of God be activated, to operate [abound or overflow] from our lives. The apostle Paul prays, " . . . that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are...2025-01-3153 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson281 - God's Pure LoveIn this episode, I start with the founding verse of this ministry, which is based on the love of God and loving one another, but there are other aspects involving purity as follows: "And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints" (1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, NKJV). In these verses, the apostle Paul is praying for us to increase in...2025-01-2437 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson203 - Wrong Spirits Stop God's PowerOn the day of Pentecost in Acts, chapter 2, God poured out the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus. He wants His power to be apparent in our lives, but Satan's powers tries to stop God from operating in us. Jesus said, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8, NKJV). Though we have been given the power of God, for some reason the Holy Spirit is not moving through us as...2025-01-1759 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson201 - Resisting the Devil"Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you" (James 4:7, NKJV). In my prior life, I didn't resist the devil at all. But now I resist the devil in everything. In James 4:7, we are told there is something we have to do before we gain the power to resist the devil. And that is very simple: "Submit yourselves therefore to God" (KJV). If you are submitting yourselves to God, that means that you are submitting yourselves to God's Word and to what it says. It's the Word of God that gives you the power to...2025-01-101h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson199 - The Christian's WeaponsIn this message we're looking into all the various weapons we, as Christians, have. Like all my messages, this is based upon what the Word of God says. And the Word of God is the sword of the Spirit. "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready...2025-01-0358 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson200 - Praise God!In this message, we look at ten (10) reasons for praising God. We'll only look at #1 in this introduction, but I encourage you to listen to all ten for the full impact. Point #1: "But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV). When we pray according to God's will, our prayers get answered. This verse demonstrates that prayer and praise go together. The word "wait" in the verse isn't about time and patience. "Wait" here...2024-12-2758 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson140 - Receive the Miracle TodayIt's a supernatural miracle that we can have fellowship with Jesus. That God becomes a man, born as a infant to destroy the works of Satan. It's a miracle of love and life and freedom. "And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord . . ." (Luke 2:10-11, KJV). The angel said, "Fear not." Have no fear, Jesus is here! The angel said, "I bring tidings of...2024-12-2122 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson196 - Praise God for FaithWe all go through trials and tribulations; even pastors and Bible teachers. We have problems, cares and anxieties; even those who are strong in the faith. We believe more money will solve the problem, or a better relationship with those we care about. But what we really need is to believe God and to act in faith. Faith is acting upon what we believe. We think if we call someone, the right someone, our problem will be solved. But the one whom will always answer when we call is the Lord, God. This takes faith -- child-like faith. Jesus said, "...2024-12-1459 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson193 - The High Praises of GodIn Psalm 149, the Psalmist praises God for His salvation and judgment, singing: "Praise the LORD! [Hallelujah!] Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise His name with the dance. Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp" (vs. 1-3, NKJV). It is a good thing to praise God; to praise Him in songs and even in dance; and to praise Him with musical instruments. Why? "For the Lord takes pleasure...2024-12-0659 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson066 - Be Ye ThankfulThanksgiving is an American holiday that began in 1621, when the Pilgrims came over to flee religious persecution in Europe. They worked with the native people to survive the harsh weather and the conditions they found. They had a celebration together to give God thanks for the abundance of food they had been able to store for the coming winter. Likewise, we need to get back to thanking God, back to His Word and back to a strong relationship with Him, recognizing that He provides all our blessings. How is your relationship with God this Thanksgiving? How much do you...2024-11-2935 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson192 - Why We Should Praise GodWhen you come into the realization of the eternal life you've received from God, and all that gives you; you will want to praise God. "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?" (Romans 8:32, NKJV). All things -- all good things. ". . . as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue . . ." (2 Peter 1:3, NKJV). That's something to praise God about! PRAISE HIM, saying, "...2024-11-221h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson182 - God Responds to Our PraisesGod responds to our praises because we are responding to His Love -- to what He has done for us -- His forgiveness and salvation. We respond to His goodness, to His faithfulness and to His promises. We respond to Him as He responds to our praises and in so doing, He comes into our presence, into our souls and recreates our old nature into His divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). The Psalmist David sang: "But thou art holy, O thou that inhabits the praises of Israel" (Psalm 22:3, KJV). God is a holy God and He inhabits the praises of His p...2024-11-151h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson181 - Singing His PraisesA Psalm of the sons of Korah exhorts us to "Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!" (Psalm 47:6, NKJV). We are urged to sing praises to God, because praise is our language of faith. In this episode, we'll look at seven (7) reasons why we should praise God. I'll share four (4) here to wet your taste. 1) Because the Lord has put a new song in our heart; 2) Because we are commanded to come before His presence with singing; 3) Because God by continuous repetition urges us to praise Him by singing; and 4) Because singing his p...2024-11-0858 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson180 - Lifting up Holy HandsIn Genesis, chapter 14, Abram returned from his victory over the king of Sodom. "Then Melchizedek the king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. And he blessed him [Abram] and said: 'Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth. And blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hands.' And he [Abram] gave him [Melchizedek] a tithe of all [spoils]. Now the king of Sodom said to Abram, 'Give me the persons [captives], and take the goods for yourself.' But Abram s...2024-10-3158 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson198 - In Everything Give ThanksThere are many Scriptures regarding thanksgiving. As Christians, we are to be a thank-filled people. The apostle Paul exhorts, " . . . in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (I Thessalonians 5:18, NKJV). What is the will of God? That we give thanks in everything "in Christ Jesus." This is God's will concerning each of us. When we're "in Christ", we realize and believe all we've received from Christ and this causes us to give thanks for everything, no matter what kind of problem and no matter what the circumstances; we give thanks. Why...2024-10-2659 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson179 - The Lifting Power of PraiseJesus is "The Lion of the Tribe of Judah." Judah, in Hebrew is "Yehuda." It's root is the Hebrew word, "Yadah," which means to praise. It's also the root of the word, "Hallelujah," meaning, "Praise the LORD." God is pleased by our praise. We praise Him because He gave us the victory. He is worthy of our praise. He gave Jesus to take care of every need we could possibly have. Praise is the language of faith. God wants you to have faith in Him. It takes faith in God and what He has done to enable us to...2024-10-1859 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson178 - Praising God at All Times"Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15, NKJV). There's many times when we don't feel like praising God. During times of trouble, especially during catastrophic loss and unexpected death, we may become depressed and tend to avoid relationships. However, it's at those times we need to praise God most of all. We need to praise God "continually." Does this mean we are to praise God only when we "feel" like it? Perhaps we believe we're to praise God only when...2024-10-121h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson217 - What Happens at SalvationThis episode shares not only what happens at Salvation, but how to explain what has happened to the new believer once they are born again. I bring out twelve (12) points to disciple a new believer in the truths of what they have received.
1) The believer is delivered from the power of Satan's dark kingdom and translated into the Kingdom of God's love (Colossians 1:13).
2) The believer becomes ". . . a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17), being born anew through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ by that same Spirit th...2024-10-041h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson216 - Assurance of SalvationThis episode shares how we need assurance in our eternal salvation by grace through faith in the effectiveness of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is, knowing our victory through the cross. "Assurance" means "to be entirely confident in." We need confidence in the finished work of Christ! The Apostle Paul prayed: "Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the...2024-09-2759 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson175 - The Gift of PraiseThe Apostle Paul writes: "I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all . . ." (1 Corinthians 14:18, NKJV). He was thanking God for the gift of God which he had received. If it's good enough for Paul; it's good enough for me. We need to thank God as well. Some believe the gift of tongues is not for today. But God gives such gifts for "the edification of the church," and the church still needs to be edified. I believe God wants us to speak with "other tongues." One reason is to exercise the gift of praise. Speaking in...2024-09-2059 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson195 - Be of Good CheerThis episode is on Spiritual warfare. It used to be that when I heard the term, "Be of Good Cheer," I thought it had to do with worship. But being of good cheer has to do with the exercise of spiritual courage. Our good cheer can lead to worship, but it's not part of worship. Jesus tells us: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33, NKJV). This is a good scripture to memorize. Jesus...2024-09-131h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson194 - We Have Unquenchable JoyOur joy in the Lord is unquenchable -- it cannot be extinguished. In the Old Testament, the word "joy" means "gladness of heart" or "to delight the mind." The Hebrew word comes from the root word meaning "to shine" or "be bright." People who had "the joy of the LORD" were known to bring light into dark situations. It was a mental exercise. In the New Testament, joy takes on another aspect. Joy comes not only from the mind, but from our born-again spirit -- it's a fruit of the Spirit. It should not be affected by circumstances. However...2024-09-0657 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson172 - Why Practice PraisePraise and prayer go together hand in hand like the wings of an eagle. When you praise God and pray to God, you get answers to your prayers and you soar in the heavens. We have to be diligent in our praise; not doing it mechanically, but sincerely. Forget about yourself and lift up your hands acknowledging that it's all about Him. The Psalmist David exhorts, "Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard" (66:8, NKJV). We need to get excited about Jesus. In this message we're looking at seven (7) points showing...2024-08-3047 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson166 - The Armor of RighteousnessIn 2 Corinthians 5:17, we read: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (NKJV). All things becomes new in Christ. Then in verse 21 we read: "For He [God the Father] made Him [Jesus ] who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21, NKJV). Jesus came to bring righteousness to mankind. Prior to coming to Christ in faith, we were caught up in wrong things -- wrong way of thinking. But Jesus brings right things...2024-08-2351 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson251 - How to Overcome Your Inferiority ComplexJesus Christ came to overcome the works of the devil, and when you have Jesus in your life; you also overcome. "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33, NKJV). In this verse, Jesus is speaking about the Holy Spirit so we can have peace -- even in tribulation. He overcame the world, so we can overcome the world. "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you...2024-08-1653 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson248 - A Sound MindIn the past I've presented the spirit, soul and body illustration. It is pictured as a "bullseye" with the center being our spirit, the next ring being our soul (which is comprised of our mind, our will and our emotions) and the outer ring being our body. Our spirit and soul are found within our body. When we believe in Jesus, it's our spirit which is made new. It becomes "born again." But also, our soul has to be renewed through the Word of God so we can think as God thinks. Then our body conforms to what we...2024-08-091h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson163 - Develop a Righteousness Consciousness - Pt. 2In the last episode we saw how as born-again Christians, we have received the gift of righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). God made Jesus to be sin for us so that we might become righteous in Christ. Paul tells us to "awake to righteousness, and do not sin" (I Corinthians 15:34). Satan seeks to deceive us through condemnation that we are not right with God, because our consciousness of righteousness empowers us to be used by God. The light of this truth drives the darkness of the world, the flesh and the lies of the devil out of our lives. Many Christians do...2024-08-0358 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson162 - Develop a Righteousness Consciousness - Pt. 1The world's way of thinking is opposite of God's way of thinking. Many of you believe your righteousness is as "filthy rags" (Isaiah 64:6), and it is, but this verse doesn't apply to born-again believers. God has lifted us into heavenly places and made us a new creation in Christ. Our righteousness is no longer "filthy rags", because we now have the righteousness of Jesus Christ. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we read: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." Everything, including our righteousness has been made new...2024-07-261h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson296 - Knowledge of the TruthIn this episode, I share how we need to know God, the Truth of God and the Love of God. All these things are found in the Word and exemplified in Jesus Christ -- the Living Word. Isaiah prophesied: ". . . my people have gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge; their honorable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst" (5:13, NKJV). Do you want to avoid captivity? Do you want to avoid spiritual hunger and thirst? Then gain the knowledge of God, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free . . . Therefore if...2024-07-1958 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson295 -The Risen Man in ChristIn this episode, we look at the resurrection and the effects it has on believers. When Jesus rose from the dead, we also rose from the dead. And the evidence in the Scriptures is overwhelming that Jesus did rise from the dead. Three of the women who followed Jesus went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, and they found there an angel [described as "a young man"]. "But he said to them, 'Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him'"...2024-07-121h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson292 - The New Man is AlivePreviously, we looked at how "The Old Man" is dead. Now we'll explore how "The New Man" is alive. Moses prophesied, ". . . the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live" (Deuteronomy 30:6, NKJV). This "circumcision of the heart" removes our sin nature, making us born again. Ezekiel prophesied, ". . . I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a...2024-07-051h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson290 - The Old Man is DeadWe are made of three parts: spirit [innermost life], soul [mind, will and emotions] and body [flesh]. The part which is made alive in Christ is our spirit. Before being born again, our spirit was dead [separated from God], and if our body had died, we would have gone to an eternal death. Death spread to all men, when sin entered the world through Adam (Romans 5:12). But Jesus died and rose to overcome our sin nature. ". . . God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8, NKJV). The Holy Spirit b...2024-06-291h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson289 - Put Off the Old ManIn the book of Ephesians, Paul is praying for the church that they would wake up to who they are in Christ due to the power of His resurrection. When Christ rose from the dead, He made us a new person -- a New Creation. Paul writes: "Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the sp...2024-06-2259 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson350 - How to Overcome the DevilI find that I need to keep reminding myself of how I overcame the Devil. Jesus said: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33, NKJV). Jesus is speaking to His disciples regarding what preceded this verse; that He would be gone, but would send the Comforter -- the Holy Spirit. He will in turn give them peace. They'd have tribulations, but Jesus tells them [and us] that we'll have peace; peace between you and Go...2024-06-1453 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson262 - The Lord is Our StrengthWe get strength from the Holy Spirit as born-again believers, because God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). We experience His strength through the joy of the LORD. In the book of Exodus we read about the deliverance of the children of Israel from the tyranny of Pharaoh. After God brought them through the Red Sea and drowned Pharaoh's armies, " . . . Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: 'I will sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The...2024-06-081h 02Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson261 - The Lord is Our HelpIn this day and time, it is very easy to let fear and unbelief overtake us. How many of us can confess that we need help? We all need help in every area of our lives. The Lord is our helper! He helps us to overcome all our fears when we trust in His promises as children of God. "For He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we may boldly say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:5b-6, NKJV). We must have...2024-05-3140 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson042 - Freedom By Faith In God's WordIn this episode I share how God's Word sets you free and without faith in His word you will not be truly free. ". . . Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, 'If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free'" (John 8:31-32, NKJV). Through His Word you learn of your right standing with God and this sets you free. For example, in Luke 13, beginning at verse 10, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath and there is a woman who was all bent over...2024-05-2451 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson260 - Who We Are in Christ Pt. 2This episode is Part 2 of 2 about our identity in Christ. By now, I hope when asked who you are, you don't identify yourself by your profession, neighborhood, nationality or your past. But as a believer, you identify yourself by who you are in Christ -- loved, accepted, forgiven, a new creation, a saint, a child of God and an overcomer. This identity places you above the darkness and oppression of this world system and lifts your perspective into the true light of God's love and grace. In the first chapter of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul gives us a list...2024-05-171h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson259 - Who We Are in Christ Pt. 1This episode is Part 1 of 2 about our need to identify ourselves with the finished works of Christ at Calvary -- who we are because of His death, burial and resurrection. The devil will come to us with lies, saying we are no good, causing us to doubt our salvation. But ". . . Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, 'If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free'" (John 8:31, 32, NKJV). Do you know that you're a son of God? That you're redeemed, washed, sanctified by th...2024-05-101h 02Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson247 - Bold as a LionThis episode is based on the understanding given in Proverbs 28:1, which reads, "The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion" (NKJV). The word for "bold" in this verse means secure and confident. Jesus is described as "the Lion of the Tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5). As born-again Christians, we have His divine nature. "For He [God] made Him [Jesus] who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21, NKJV). We are righteous in Christ, so we should be bold as Jesus is bold...2024-05-031h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson246 - Be Honest in All ThingsThe ancient Greek word translated "honest" is "Kalos," meaning honest, admirable, fair, honorably. It has to do with conduct. As Christians we need beautiful conduct to "make our truth attractive." We have a new, born-again nature. Our old lying nature has been done away with; and now the Spirit of Truth lives inside of us and needs to come out, ". . . providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (2 Corinthians 8:21, KJV). Christians must be honest, but even more than just truth telling; our truth needs to be attractive to Go...2024-04-261h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson244 - Be Hospitable to One AnotherIn recent episodes, I've taught things on Christian character and this one is on hospitality. In the Old Testament, there is no word translated "hospitality", but it is found in stories which illustrate the concept as a duty one is required to perform. In Genesis 18:1-8, we see Abraham being hospitable to the three angels. Again, in Genesis 19:1-11, we find Lot doing the same, plus there's numerous other such stories. In the New Testament, the Greek word "philoxenia" is found 4x for "hospitality." It's a composite of two words: "Philo" meaning "love" and "Xenia" meaning "a stranger." It...2024-04-191h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson243 - Be Kind to One AnotherThis message is based on one particular verse, Ephesians 4:32, "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you" (NKJV). We are to be kind, act tenderly towards others, and be forgiving [See episode 352 - How To Forgive]. We are to be this way because God is this way. We have been given a new nature - a divine nature (2 Peter 1:4); born again of incorruptible seed, through the word of God (1 Peter 1:23). We are to renew our mind with God's Word (Ephesians 4:23, 24), which empowers us to be kind. Simply, we show kindness...2024-04-1259 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson241 - Be Set FreeIn this episode, we're going to be talking about how to be set free. Isaiah prophesied, “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?" (58:6, NKJV). The bonds have been loosed, the burdens removed. "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil" (1 John 3:8, NKJV). Once we allowed the Lord to rule our life, we defeated the works of the devil and were set free from every yo...2024-04-051h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson240 - Be a Father PleaserAs we live our lives in Christ, the Holy Spirit compels us to please God, our Heavenly Father. We want to please Him more and more. The one person Who pleased the Father more than any other is Jesus. "Then Jesus said to them, 'When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am and I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things. And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him'"...2024-03-2959 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson239B - How to Be Used by GodThe first half of this message was episode #239A - "The Call of God." I now continue by presenting eight things we are to practice in order to be used by God. They are summarized as follows.
1. We must be willing to be used by God. "Then He [Jesus] said to His disciples, 'The harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest'" (Matthew 9:37,38, NKJV). In other words, we must be willing to let God work through us as He wills in order to b...2024-03-2328 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson239A - The Call of GodIn Isaiah 6:8, we read: "Also I heard the voice of the LORD, saying: 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me'" (NKJV). Isaiah was called to give the people a choice: to hear the Word of God and live; or reject the Word of God and face His wrath. We are called to deliver a similar message: Receive God's Word [Jesus] and accept His salvation; or reject it and be left to God's wrath. God gave His Word to Prophets, to Kings and leaders, and now He has g...2024-03-1633 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson236 - How to Grow Spiritually Part 2In the first part of the message, I taught on two ways to grow Spiritually: READ GOD'S WORD and PRAY. I begin this second part with the third way: FELLOWSHIP. This, by definition, means we are to share things in common, to have communion with and to be partners with those possessing eternal life -- salvation. The apostle John wrote: " . . .that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3, NKJV). Fellowship is not just fo...2024-03-0958 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson235 - How to Grow Spiritually Part 1This episode is the first of two parts in a series on 5 ways we can grow Spiritually: 1) Read God's Word; 2) Pray, talk to God; 3) Fellowship; 4) Witness; and 5) Praise God. Remember, our spirit is born again when we receive Christ. We needed to be born again because our spirit was corrupted by the original sin of Adam and Eve. Although our spirit has been made anew, we need to grow in spiritual understanding in the soul. Man is made up of spirit, soul [mind, will and emotions] and body. A fleshly mindset causes worldly actions, but a Spiritual mindset brings...2024-03-011h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson263 - Walk in the SpiritOur flesh opposes our spiritual, born-again nature and vice versa. "The fruit of the Spirit is love." Only as we walk in love can we fulfill the will of God in our lives, and it is manifested in joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This message is based upon the following verses: "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts [sets its desire] against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do...2024-02-2353 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson258 - Speaking Boldly"Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word. . ." (Acts 4:29, NKJV). In this verse, the Apostles had been threatened for preaching the gospel [Good News] of Jesus Christ, and they were praying for the boldness needed to preach the Word. Years later, the apostle Paul wrote: "And He Himself [Jesus] gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying [building up] of the body of Christ. . ." (Ephesians 4:11,12, NKJV). Realize, ". . .th...2024-02-171h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson254 - Let God's Word PrevailI begin this message by looking at Acts 19:13-20, which records what happened when Jewish exorcists wanted to use the power of the Name of Jesus, without having a relationship with Him. They tried to drive out a demon by calling on "the Jesus whom Paul preaches" (v. 13). "And the evil spirit answered and said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?'" (v. 15, NKJV). The story ends badly for these exorcists. But good comes out of it because the people seeing this realize that the power of the Name of Jesus comes only to...2024-02-091h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson234 - Think on These ThingsIn this message, I use various Scriptures reminding us to think on the things of God. It's a major part of our transformation. The word "things" is often correctly translated "words." Our thoughts are to become the thoughts of the Word of God. I often use the Spirit, Soul and Body Study Chart on my site to bring out the truths of salvation. During this message, I review that our spirit is born again, but our soul is not. It takes the Word of God to renew it, as taught by the Apostle Paul (Romans 12:2). Also, he exhorts: "Now...2024-02-0259 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson232 - Evidence of SalvationIn this message, I share how there is evidence of our salvation lived out in our lives when we are established in the promises God made to our spiritual fathers [Abraham, David and the prophets] and confirmed in Christ (Romans 15:8). Through the New Covenant, He promised to "remember our sins no more" and to "put a new spirit within you" (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:26a). The apostle Paul simply put it like this: "Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God" (2 Corinthians 1:21, NKJV). And, "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord...2024-01-261h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson231 - Who the Believer IsIn this message, I outline 11 things Scripture says we are as believers in Christ. 1) A believer is FORGIVEN, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7, NKJV). 2) The believer is JUSTIFIED, just as if we had never sinned, "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law" (Romans 3:28, NKJV). 3) The believer is A NEW CREATION, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NKJV). 4...2024-01-1959 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson224 - The Spirit-Filled LifeI begin this message with the concept of man being made up of three parts: spirit, soul and body. [See: About/Charles' Charts/A-2 on my website.] God is Spirit. We are made in His image. Our spirit died when Adam's sin came into the world. Jesus defeated sin and death at the resurrection and gave us new life; that is why He came. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NKJV). The old has passed away and has been made new. Paul...2024-01-121h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson279 - Love is a SacrificeHow often we forget that love involves sacrifice. God was expressing His love for mankind in creation. We were created in divine love, with the capacity to love. God expects us to love one another with the love He shows towards us. To give up ourselves and let God's love flow forth. To know God is to know His love. We must know God to love others the way He expects. We have to look at the sacrifice of Jesus, Who is the ultimate expression of God's love (John 3:16). In Psalm 107:20, we read "He sent His Word and healed...2024-01-0637 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson222B - The Christian CharacterIn this message, I outlined 15 things or attributes seen in the character of a born-again Christian. I encourage you to listen to the podcast and gain an understanding of what the Word of God says it is to be a Christian. Things all Christians should be doing: 1) We are to be born again. Our character is the result of the New Birth. (The concept of being born again is discussed in Message 222A - Born Again to Conquer.) It's the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which makes it possible for us to be born of the Spirit. 2...2023-12-3031 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson071 - Joy to the World
The Scriptures are a book of joy to those who walk in obedience to Christ, but to those who walk in rebellion, it's a book of sadness. It's based upon relationships, fellowship with Jesus, and fellowship with other believers. There's nothing new under the sun. This message, given decades ago (during the Carter administration), is as relevant today as when originally given. In Isaiah 9:6, we are promised that "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given." Isaiah goes on to describe the attributes of this Child. During the time of Isaiah, things were terrible, just...2023-12-2331 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson222A - Born Again to ConquerIn the Gospel of John, chapter three, we find the story of Nichodemas and his encounter with Jesus, Who tells him, ". . . Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God" (v. 3). Unless you are born of the Spirit, you will not enter Heaven; being born not of corruptible seed (human flesh), but of incorruptible seed - a born-again Spirit (1 Peter 1:23). Those who are born again are living in God's Kingdom now. But if you're not born again, you reside in Satan's kingdom. The book of 1st John is written so you might know that you...2023-12-1628 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson221B - I Have the AnointingIt may sound like I'm boasting by the title of this message, "But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you . . . as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him" (1 John 2:27, NKJV). It is the anointing through which the Holy Spirit rightly teaches us the Word of Truth. Without the anointing, we wouldn't have a relationship with God; no security, no seal or guarantee of eternal life. In this message, I share how Isaiah prophesied to...2023-12-0931 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson221A - Anyone Who Thirsts"Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8, NKJV). Do you have a craving or desire which cannot be satisfied? Jesus said, "He who believes in Me, as the Scriptures have said, 'out of his heart will flow rivers of living water'" (John 7:38, NKJV). Jesus Christ can satisfy your cravings. His power is in the Holy Spirit, Who is available to those who thirst and come to Him for a drink. Jesus replied to the women at the well, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a...2023-12-0229 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson089B - Christians Doing the New ThingIn this message, I share what we must do to live up to our new name, and to do the "New Thing" as the Apostles did. In Acts 4:1-3, we are told how the Apostles were being persecuted by the religious authorities for teaching about Jesus and His death and resurrection. They had been placed in prison and were released miraculously. But instead of laying low, they went right out and continued to teach, demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit and faith in the Name of Jesus. They had received a new name and were doing a "New...2023-11-2736 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson089A - The New ThingThis message speaks of the power of God's love and how His love was seen being expressed in the early church. I focused on the miracle done when Peter and John encountered the lame man at the entrance to the Temple, related in Acts chapter 3. This was a new thing that the people had not seen or heard of before. His love, confirmed in Scripture, empowered Peter through faith to act on that man's behalf and heal him. The "new thing" is how the love of God, understood through the Word of God, brings faith so we can act...2023-11-1826 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson161 - Righteousness Brings Answered PrayerI based this message on the final portion of James 5:16, which states, " . . . The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." We are righteous in the spirit because we're a righteous child of God, and we're becoming righteous in our minds through His Word and His Spirit. 1 Peter 3:12 tells us that God's ears are open to the prayers of the righteous. This provides us a second witness that God hears the prayers of the righteous. But there are problems we need to address. First, who are the "righteous people" these verses are referring to? For we read in...2023-11-111h 03Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson159 - Are You Rejecting God’s Word?This message provides insights found in the Apostle John's account of the "Triumphal Entry," as told in John 12:9-19. John related that the people had come to see Jesus and Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. The people believed in Jesus and were acting on those beliefs by praising Him and preparing the road, making it easier for Him to get to the Temple, where He was going. The Pharisees were plotting to kill Jesus and Lazarus both, but they realize they cannot because, ". . . the world has gone after Him." If that were only true today. These...2023-11-0439 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson267 - Sowers of God’s WordIn this Podcast message, I am presenting multiple ideas on how to be successful in sowing God's Word, sowing in a way that produces a bountiful harvest. The condition of our heart, "the inner man", comprised of our born-again spirit and our soul [mind, will and emotions] determines what type of seed we sow. For example, if you walk in the Spirit, you sow Spiritual things and reap Spiritual blessings - eternal life. However, if you sow in the flesh; out of the flesh you will reap corruption. What you do and what you devote your soul [mind, will...2023-10-281h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson048 - Walking by Faith in God’s PromisesIn the first part of this message, I bring out a number of essential understandings regarding our faith and how it empowers us. We're all given a measure of faith by God, which comes by hearing His word. Faith and love work through actions. God in faith, speaks into existence what only now is seen. His spoken words have the power to create. In similar ways, our faith gives us the ability to create through our words spoken in love. God's creation is made in love, and love is the creative force in the world today. We have received...2023-10-201h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson352 - How to ForgiveMany people believe there are those God should not forgive, and I am one of those in their crosshairs. Such an attitude comes from doubt, and it's this lack of faith that prevents a person from forgiving. A better title for this message is, "How to Overcome Unforgiveness.". We are to ". . . be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32). Since God has forgiven me of so much, of all people, I should easily forgive relatively small offensives. In Matthew 6:14, the Lord's prayer emphasizes that we must forgive in order to...2023-10-1457 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson257 - Who are You?I share in this episode about "Lottsapoppa." He was a drug dealer from whom I took money in the late '60s. He was later shot by my crime partner. He forgave me years later, after ending up in prison with me. He admitted he wasn't saved at the time, but forgave me nonetheless. This was because of who I was in Christ. "When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:7). This introduction begs the question, "Who are you in Christ?" The book of Acts 19:11-20, tells th...2023-10-0743 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson205 - How to WitnessThere are hundreds of ways to be a witness for God, but for any to work, we must be led by the Spirit. When witnessing, we share our relationship with Christ. We're showing our faith in God's grace. It could be as simple as sharing a tract or asking someone to church. It helps to have something in common with that person, like working out at a gym or grocery shopping together. This way, the subject of God's "grace" can be woven into a conversation. We defend why we believe by sharing our testimony, and our "sin" that caused...2023-09-3000 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson157 - The Soul of Man OverviewThe understanding that we are triune: spirit, soul and body, just as God is triune, is seen repeatedly in Scripture. Internally, we are spirit, which is born again, made new by grace, having become partakers of the divine nature. This is surrounded by our soul (mind, will and emotions), which is renewed through a process involving the Word and the Spirit of God, Who indwells us. The outer man is our body, which is what everyone sees. But, our body, unlike our spirit and soul will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We'll be given a new body. On...2023-09-231h 02Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson041 - Applying the BloodIn Revelation 12:11, the apostle John heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "And they overcame him [the devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." Today, we must lay down our lives by testifying with a loud voice what the Word of God says concerning the power of the blood of Jesus in order to overcome the schemes of the devil. So testify, "I am purchased by the blood of Jesus, just as if I never sinned and declared righteous. I am bought...2023-09-1745 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson303 - Living A Holy LifestyleLiving a holy lifestyle takes place from the inside out, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible uses many terms to describe holiness, but “holy” comes from the Greek word "Hagios", which means “a saint, a holy one, pure, blameless and concentrated." In 1 Corinthians 1:2, Paul tells us that we are sanctified in the Spirit the moment we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. But Paul also stresses progressive sanctification in the soul [mind, will and emotions] to fully reap the blessings and rewards of being joined with Christ and living according to His will. Holine...2023-09-071h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson147 - Let God’s Word OverflowAs believers in Jesus Christ, we have the Spirit of God living within us, but His Spirit needs to rule our soul [mind, will and emotions] and body. In 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, Paul sternly reminds the squabbling churches of Corinth that they must submit to the Word of God and cease their constant arguing and discord. Paul’s letter forewarns us as well that our minds are a target for the enemy, and Jesus needs to rule our minds through His Word, so we can become the actions of Jesus in this world. God has given us His power to ru...2023-09-0254 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson229 - How to Succeed in LifeEpisode #229, “How to Succeed in Life”
There are many Christians who are successful in their worldly obligations, but are not succeeding in their Christian life. Maybe you have not ever desired to succeed or found in the past that it was almost impossible to succeed, so you’ve stopped trying to find fulfillment in life. But, if you want to fully benefit from all that God's grace has to offer, you need to decide that you’re going to be a success in life and begin to walk with confidence. Success begins with allowing God to move in your life...2023-08-261h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson165 - The Fruit of RighteousnessWhat is the spiritual fruit of being made a new creation in Jesus Christ? In Isaiah, chapter 45:8, God 'rains down righteousness' so it can be planted and 'spring forth good fruit'. If you have received God's forgiveness and resurrected life in Jesus Christ, you are a new creation and have been made righteous in God's eyes. Moreover, in Genesis 1:28, God tells Adam and Eve to be 'fruitful and multiply', however, He is not telling them to simply replenish the earth with more people. God also intended for the 'first couple' to experience His spiritual fruit of righteousness that was...2023-08-181h 00Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson255 - I Am BlessedIn the world today, we see oncoming storms in almost every area of life: war, disease, hurricanes and famine to name just a few. But, if you have Jesus Christ in your life and you recognize Him as Lord, you are blessed in Him regardless of your circumstances. In Ephesians 1:3, Paul writes that God promises an abundance of spiritual blessings to those who will humble themselves by receiving and believing in the finished works of Jesus Christ. Are you enjoying His spiritual blessings right now? Or are you struggling with being blessed by God? This message hopes to remind...2023-08-121h 01Abounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson227 - Three Great Things to KnowIn Paul's letter to the Ephesians, chapter 1:15-23, the apostle prayed that the people of Ephesus might come into a greater knowledge of their salvation through Jesus Christ. The word "know" comes from the Greek word, "ginóskó", which means "to have a complete understanding" or "to be definite about". To "know" is also to have a relationship with the "knower". Do you need a stronger understanding, or "ginóskó", of God's Word in your life today? It is hopeful that this message of instruction to deepen your relationship with Jesus will bring you into a new "ginóskó" for your...2023-08-0259 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson226 - The Dynamic ChristianThe word "dynamic" literally means "explosive". God wants us to be "dynamite" Christians bringing the Word to an unbelieving world as well as be powerful in our own faith. Acts, chapters one and two, tell the miraculous story of the Pentecost and God's gift of the Holy Spirit to all who wish to be born again under the saving blood of Jesus Christ. A dynamic Christian is one who has the power of the Holy Spirit operating in their lives. Do you struggle with receiving or sharing the gifts of God? We as believers in Christ are expected to be...2023-07-3059 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson340 - How to Get Out of PrisonPaul and Silas were on their second missionary journey when they came upon many people suffering from the affliction of evil spirits. Paul and Silas cast out those spirits in the name of Jesus Christ, but instead of gratitude, the two apostles were considered a local nuisance and eventually arrested. Although beaten and imprisoned in an unfamiliar place, Paul and Silas continued praising Jesus during their circumstances. God heard their praises and the two apostles were ultimately set free as well as many other prisoners in the surrounding cells who heard Paul and Silas’s praises to Jesus and bel...2023-07-2236 minAbounding Love Podcast with Former ”Tex” Watson225B - Born Not to Be DefeatedJesus came to bring life, liberty and victory to all who choose to follow Him--but many believers still walk in darkness because of unconfessed sin and fears brought on by the enemy. You were not born again to be defeated. You were born again to walk in victory and freedom. Discover in this message, based on Isaiah, chapters 7&9, just how Jesus can shine a great light into any areas of darkness in your life by surrendering to His will and His desire to rescue you for His Kingdom’s plan and purpose.
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Primary PracticeWeekend waffleIt’s been a strange old week - what with Boris being under pressure for…well all sorts of things and now we have the lifting of Covid restrictions as we start to emerge from the last couple of years!Hopefully things will now gradually start to get back to normal - although of course the “immediate” normal is playing catch up from the losses we have had caused by restrictions. This is, and will continue for some time, to affect schools as all levels. The amount of disruption to childrens education has been significant and is direc...2022-01-2103 min
Primary PracticeShould lunchtimes just be another hour of work?Just to let you know….From Monday 31st January the Primary Practice Substack group is moving to a subscription service for the low low price of 20p / day!This will ensure you continue to receive all the great daily articles and audio and in addition gives you access to personal email advice and support. Free membership will continue but will only consist of 1 article / week.So please make a note of the date - Monday 31st January ….It won’t be the same without you!CharlesSo how do you...2022-01-1708 min
Primary PracticeWeekend waffle!Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water….the classic quote from the film Jaws!As a quick opener, I mentioned in last weeks waffle that things seem to have settled down in the processes of ECT training - how wrong I was. An excellent post in our ECT group resulted in over 60 replies - the vast majority hating the work and more concerningly the irrelevance and quality of the materials. So I thought I would run this response across colleagues in the leadership group - this produced over 50 replies and wi...2022-01-1404 min
Primary PracticeWeekend waffle..I love short teaching weeks - we only get them at the start of terms but its great to think that after let’s say 3 days then it’s the weekend! If only every week could be like this!With all schools back in some form or another then the term can really begin…or can it. You will have read my article on “starting the spring term” and the positives and negatives that arise. But we now have to factor in the problems of covid once again and the repercussions of this. This may mean f...2022-01-0704 min
Primary PracticeTuesday's activity sheetAs previous ….Copy and save the image to either your computer or memory stickPrint out A4 size and enlarge to A3 at school on the photocopierAs printout is black and white it allows the children to colour the sheet when they have completed the puzzles. Please let me know if you have difficulty in copying Charles Get full access to Primary Practice at primarypractice.substack.com/subscribe2021-12-0600 min
Primary PracticeResources and displays for XmasStarting next week (Monday 6th Dec) things will change slightly - the daily episodes will certainly continue but the content will be different. There will also be 2 postings every day up until the end of term. This will be an evening posting that will provide you with an activity sheet that you can use for your class the next day. The usual daily timed posting which will contain a mixture of Xmas display ideas, craft examples and also some articles. So let’s look in a little more detail at the activity sh...2021-12-0302 min
Primary PracticeStacking chairs - a very basic classroom management approach.Now you maybe think I have gone crazy here by writing about stacking chairs...well perhaps a little bit ! But hey who cares !How is this relevant to anything involved in teaching or classroom organisation or the school - good question...so listen up !Let me tell the setting and how this came about - it was in a school that I was working and the usual end of the day procedure was that we put all the stuff away - tidied the desks and looked for rubbish on the floor. Ok straight forward enough and w...2021-10-2105 min
Primary PracticeECTs we have a problem (1)It's a bit of a sobering thought really - we're not even to 1/2 term and the so called, "well trialled" ECT induction programme is starting to creak and cause problems!But let's divert away from that for a second and look at a perennial problem - one that raises its head year after year and one that is certainly happening once again...and to be quite frank SHOULD NOT BE!It's the problem of schools / academies not being up to the job of having an ECT on their staff. Whether this is through poor management, laziness or...2021-10-1805 min
Primary PracticeStamps, stickers and stars.I like stickers - there you are, I admit it...there's something tangibly satisfying about both giving and receiving a sticker - in short it's a winner!Irrespective of whether we are giving stickers or stamps or even stars, let's just pause for a moment and consider why we are giving these and what do they show or reflect?What are we giving them for?There has to be something special that we give these things out for - if we make them too easy to win or dish them out like confetti then...2021-10-1308 min
Primary PracticeWeekend waffleWelcome to the 1st “weekend waffle!” - with the weekend looming large ahead here’s an eclectic mix of thoughts, comments and a few answers to questions sent in.Firstly let me thank everyone who has signed up for the Active career support programme, whether as a free member or for those colleagues who would like further support and advice. It’s great to have you “on board” and I look forward to sharing the highs and lows of primary teaching together. Just a quick bit of housekeeping and a reminder to those who are signed as free memb...2021-10-0807 min
Primary PracticeAre we expecting too much, too soon from our ECTs?It came as quite a shock a few days ago when I was putting together some material for a live stream to ECTs.It wasn't anything major but rather a realisation - the date was the 29th September and as part of my live stream I calculated the length of time that ECTs had been in school.Even I was surprised - because let's face it...when term starts everything seems to go into "hyperdrive" and we can lose track of time....its easily done despite all our diary efforts!So here's the figure...2021-10-0511 min
Primary PracticeWelcome to Primary practiceHi, and thanks for clicking the link to bring you to this page. Let me give you a quick update… firstly why you have received this email and secondly what this is all about. The reason for the email is simply that we have communicated previously … you may have received the Primary Practice newsletter in the past or perhaps you’ve taken one of the Primary practice courses either as a trainee teacher or in your preparations for your first teaching post - hey you may have even dipped into, perhaps one of our specific courses either...2021-10-0402 min
The Lock SportscastA Conversation with Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical (4)Full show notes, including links, can be found at
http://www.thelocksportscast.com
In this episode:
-A conversation with Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical
- Uncensored Tactical: Tactical training for Military, Law Enforcement and Civilians
- Tactical Lock Picking Book!
- Training Courses - 2021
- https://www.reddit.com/user/UncensoredPat
- Pat Watson (@uncensoredtactical) • Instagram
Contact Information
Email: podcast@thelocksportscast.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/charlescurrent
Reddit: currentc57 on r/locksport
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