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Only One Thing14. Deliver us From EvilThe power of evil is at play in our world, in our lives. The good news is God's power is greater and He offers Himself and His action on your behalf, to deliver you from the power of evil, now and for eternity.
References:
Matthew 6:9-13
James 1:2-4
Ephesians 6:10-18
Revelation 21:1-82022-03-2410 minOnly One Thing13. Listen: Forgive us as we ForgiveAre you having a hard time forgiving that person?
Look to the cross. Receive again the immeasurable gift of God's mercy forgiving your uncalculable debt.
"Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13
References:
Matthew 6:9-13
Romans 12:2
Matthew 18:21-35
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
2022-03-1116 minOnly One Thing12. Give us our Daily BreadDoes God care about your daily, physical needs?
"Although he already knows all things, He invites you to tell him your needs, to petition Him in prayer, to invite Him into your needs. Will God provide everything you ask for? No, maybe not. But He will always provide HIMSELF to you as you are vulnerable with Him in prayer. And at the end of the day, isn’t that our greatest need - the deep aching hungry hole in us crying out for the bread of life?"
Join us as we continue our walk through th...2022-03-0414 minOnly One Thing11. Interview with Christie ThomasWhat does it look like to create space to encounter Jesus with our kids?
Today, we have Christie Thomas, a former Children's Director and current author who is passionate about equipping families to nurture deep faith roots. We are celebrating Christie's latest release, Fruit Full:100 Family Experiences for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit with her today!
If you are looking for more resources to help you create space to encounter God in your home, pick up Christie's new book or check out her website, www.littleshootsdeeproots.com.2022-02-2430 minOnly One Thing10. Listen: Your Will Be DoneWhat is God's will? Are you willing to say "Yes" to it?
Today, we listen to two prayers Jesus prayed on the night He was arrested; One a bold declaration of God's desires, the other a face-in-the-dirt wrestling surrender kind of prayer. What do we learn of God's will in these prayers? Am I willing to surrender to God's will as Jesus does?
A few more passages giving us a view of God's will:
1 Thessalonians 5:18: Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to...2022-02-1812 minOnly One Thing9. Listen: Your Kingdom ComeHidden within the folds of The Lord's Prayer is an invitation, a call to response. We pray, Your Kingdom Come, and the Spirit of God whispers back, "Will you let my Kingdom come in you? Will you be willing to carry the reign of God in your heart, mind, soul, and body first? Will you be willing to submit to the reign of Christ in the place you inhabit?"
We wonder, what DOES the Kingdom of God, the reign of God, look like in my real life?
Today, we listen to Jesus' Sermon on the M...2022-02-1019 minOnly One Thing8. Lean in: Holy, Holy, Holy (The Lord's Prayer)What is it about God's holiness that secures His trustworthiness?
In today's episode, we explore why addressing God as "Our Father...Holy is your name" can inspire our utmost trust in the One we're talking to in prayer.
References:
Isaiah 6:1-7
Isaiah 5:16
Revelation 4:1-11
Extra Reading:
The book of Isaiah in the Bible mentions God as Holy more than any other book in the Bible. It's a long one, but if you're looking for something to read to get a better view of God's holiness, s...2022-02-0319 minOnly One Thing7. Lean In: Father (The Lord's Prayer)When you hear God described as Father, what kind of Father do you imagine Him to be?
Today, we explore 'Father' in Scripture and find that three roles emerge alongside it: Creator, Provider, Protector. Because God is Father, He creates, He provides good gifts and He protects the children He loves.
Do you know God as a good Father in your own life? We look to Jesus to show us the way back to the Father.
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 1:31; 32:6
Isaiah 43; 63:16; 64:8
Matthew 5-7 (7:9)
John 1:9-12; 17:25
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Mennonite Girls in a Modern WorldWhy Should I Pray?Do you struggle to pray? You know that it’s important and yet, it’s so difficult to make the effort? If so, you are not alone. On today’s episode, Melanie Salte shares with Maria what God has been teaching her about prayer in her life. What is prayer? How do we know when God is speaking to us? On one hand, it's easy to feel convicted because we know we should make prayer a priority, but on the other hand, talking about prayer inspires because it’s really difficult to talk about Go...2022-01-2541 minOnly One Thing6. Listen: Father (The Lord's Prayer)When you hear God addressed as Father in the Lord's Prayer, what kind of Father do you imagine Him to be? It's important to recognize your own ideas and thoughts as you come to sit at the feet of Jesus. Are you willing to let the Word of God renew your mind and maybe even give you more truthful ways to think about God as Father?
In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Lord's Prayer. As we do, may our trust in God and our prayer life grow.2022-01-2009 min
Only One Thing5. The Lord's PrayerDo you feel like you don’t know how to pray? Like you don’t know how to relate to God?
In this episode, I tell my own story of my sometimes awkward prayer life. In the middle of my confusion, the Holy Spirit reminded me of the words Jesus had already given me and you to pray. These words, this prayer has been changing me and my ideas of God. When I don’t know how to pray, Jesus gives words.
Listen to the words Jesus gave us and pray along with Him.
Matthe...2022-01-1314 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldDoes God Want Us To Be Happy?Does God want us to be happy? Have you ever asked yourself that question? On today's show, Maria Dyck is joined by Melanie Salte and returning co-host, Deanna Friesen, to reflect on the past year, prepare our hearts for a New Year and answer the question - does God care if we are happy? Maybe you already know the answer or maybe it will surprise you, but either way, we hope it encourages you as we begin a New Year of learning to follow Jesus.2022-01-1132 minOnly One Thing4. Advent: From Prophecy to Apocalypse (Revelation 12)Revelation?? What could be waiting for us in Revelation? You may be as surprised as I was to discover a nativity story, a story of Christ's arrival waiting for us to explore in the mysterious book of Revelation. Be encouraged as we peek behind the scenes to understand what our reality is now because this little, undefeatable baby comes into the picture.
In this season of Advent, we're exploring three stories of Christ's arrival. What did these arrival stories mean to the people who experienced them firsthand? What could these stories of Christ's arrival mean to us...2021-12-1614 minOnly One Thing3. Advent: From Prophecy to Apocalypse (Luke 1)400 years is a long time. Especially if it's 400 years of silence from God. In today's episode, we bear witness to God breaking the silence after 400 years of no prophets, no word from God (time between Old and New Testament). Who did God choose to speak to first after these 400 years? What did He tell them and how did they respond?
In this season of Advent, we're exploring three stories of Christ's arrival. What did these arrival stories mean to the people who experienced them firsthand? What could these stories of Christ's arrival mean to us now as...2021-12-0914 minOnly One Thing2. Advent: From Prophecy to Apocalypse (Isaiah 9)Lean in and listen to a prophecy of Jesus' arrival from Isaiah 9:1-7. What did this prophecy mean to the people of Judah then? What does it mean for us now?
In today's episode, we explore the historical and political context into which Isaiah spoke the words, "Unto us a child is born...".
In this season of Advent, we're exploring three stories of Christ's arrival. What did these arrival stories mean to the people who experienced them firsthand? What could these stories of Christ's arrival mean to us now as we experience the arrival of...2021-12-0217 minOnly One Thing1. Listen: Luke 10:38-42Welcome to Only One Thing! Today you'll find a quick meet and greet followed by a guided listening through Luke 10:38-42. This passage is what sparked this podcast right down to the title of it. It's the passage I keep coming back to when everything around me is yelling for my attention. Remember, only one thing is necessary
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I'd love to meet you! You can find me on instagram (@melanie.e.salte) or visit my website, www.melaniesalte.com2021-11-2511 minOnly One ThingOnly One Thing: A TrailerDoes life feel loud? Like there's a million things yelling for your attention? I feel it. My desire for a deeper relationship with God is swept away so easily by all the items on my to-do list.
In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus says that only one thing is necessary. Like Mary (and Martha), we are invited to sit at His feet, a disciple taking in his every word.
This will be a space to lean in and listen for the voice of Jesus as we explore Scripture together. A space for me. A space for you...2021-11-1801 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldSeason 2 FinaleIt's the final show of season 2! On today's episode, Maria Dyck, Melanie Salte, and Deanna Friesen, the hosts of Mennonite Girls in a Modern World, sit down to recap the season and talk about the struggles, challenges, and lessons of the past year. From babies to parenting, sickness to health, juggling family responsibilities and school, these 3 women will remind you to look for God's goodness in whatever stage you are in and continue to trust Him no matter where He leads. Enjoy your summer!2021-05-1827 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldWrestling With Forgiveness, Part 1We talk a lot about forgiveness in Christian circles because we know it’s an important command for us to follow. Even though we know it’s important, we still struggle to do it. But what if our understanding of forgiveness is part of the problem? What if our struggle to forgive is connected to wrong beliefs and a misunderstanding of what true forgiveness looks like? On today's episode, Maria Dyck and Melanie Salte tackle the topic of forgiveness and address some of the common misconceptions of what many think forgiveness is. Additional reading: "L...2021-04-2028 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldHow to Handle Church HurtLive long enough within a church body and you are likely to experience church hurt. How does one heal from this hurt and not lose their faith? How do you know when to stay and when it's time to walk away? On today's episode, Maria Dyck and Melanie Salte talk about their own experiences and share how staying connected to Christ, learning to forgive and draw boundaries can help you navigate this challenging situation. Resources mentioned in this episode: "Help in Overcoming Church Hurt" by Desiring God "7 Steps to Overcoming Church...2021-03-2336 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldMennonite Theology 101: PacifismWelcome to a new series called Mennonite Theology 101 with Maria Dyck and Melanie Salte! Here we explore some of the earliest and most basic beliefs of the early Anabaptist church which formed the Mennonite faith and culture as we know it today. Today, we begin with the belief in 'non-resistance', also known as pacifism, and discover why this belief was a radically new way of thinking. Just how far did the early Anabaptist hold to this idea of non-resistance, and do Mennonites still practice it today? For more information on the...2020-11-1028 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldHow to Give Thanks In All Circumstances2020 has been a strange year. Is it possible to give thanks in the middle of all the craziness, upheaval, and loss? Join Maria Dyck and Melanie Salte on our Canadian Thanksgiving Day episode as they share the secret to giving thanks in all circumstances and share their stories of God's faithful provision. Plus, we asked, "What part of Mennonite culture are you thankful for?" And you answered! Tune in to hear what our listeners had to say.2020-10-1330 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldWeighed Down With ShameShame tells us we are worthless. Shame tells us we are too much or not enough. But mostly, shame tells us that not even God would want to be with us. Shame lies to us every day, but are we even aware of its insidious message? Join Maria and new co-host, Melanie Salte, as they discuss shame within the Mennonite culture and how to be free from the weight of its lies and condemnation. You can also see more of Melanie on Instagram or on her website.2020-05-0526 minMennonite Girls in a Modern WorldInterview with Melanie SalteDo you ever feel your day is too busy to have a real encounter with Jesus? Whether you are a mom with a houseful of toddlers, teenagers, or grandchildren, learning to create space to meet with God is important for your soul. And believe it or not, it's possible. On today's show, writer/musician/mother, Melanie Salte (Fehr), joins Maria to discuss her passion for helping others find a way to encounter Jesus in the busyness of life. You can find Melanie on her website at www.melaniesalte.com Click here to...2020-03-1025 min