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Sister Soul Caree44 Soulful Psalms of Summer: A Heart of PraiseSoul Care NotesEpisode 44: A Heart of PraiseSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesPsalm 100 is short but powerful—it reminds us that the natural response to joy is praise, and praise lifts the spirit. Gratitude is more than words; it’s a way of living, a posture of the heart that shifts how we see the world.In this episode, you’ll be guided through the process of writing your own psalm of praise—one verse at a time. Through simple prompts, you’ll create a psalm that is uniquely yours, rooted in...2025-08-1713 minSister Soul Caree42 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Joy After the StormSoul Care NotesEpisode 43: Joy After the StormSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesPsalm 30 reminds us that sorrow is not the end of the story.Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning—sometimes slowly, sometimes quietly, but always faithfully.This week, we’re doing something different.Instead of hearing a reimagined psalm, you’ll be guided to write your own—verse by verse—using a series of prompts inspired by Psalm 30.You can write as you listen...2025-08-1013 minSister Soul Caree41 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Healed and HeldSoul Care NotesEpisode 41: Healed and HeldSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week’s psalm is a gentle call back to the truth:God’s love heals, holds, and restores—not just in theory, but in your real, right-now life.“He heals my wounds, even the ones I buried deep.” — Psalm 103 (Soulful Paraphrase)Psalm 103 reminds us that God doesn’t love us conditionally.His compassion is wide, tender, and enduring.You don’t have to perform to be seen.You don’t have to be...2025-08-0312 minSister Soul Caree40 Soulful Psalms of Summer: Courage in HealingSoul Care NotesEpisode 40: Courage in HealingSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week’s psalm invites a radical reframing.What if “the enemy” in Psalm 27 isn’t always a person or force out there?What if it’s the inner voice that convinces you to keep delaying your healing—waiting for the world to calm down, for others to be okay, for life to make space?“I believe I will see the goodness of the Lord… in the land of the living.” — Psalm 27 (Soulful Paraphrase)Courage in healing...2025-07-2716 minSister Soul Caree39 Soulful Psalms of Summer: A Thirsty HeartSoul Care NotesEpisode 39: A Thirsty HeartSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week’s psalm doesn’t rush past pain or tie it up with a bow.Psalm 42 invites us to sit with our longing, to name what feels distant, unjust, or unhealed—and to bring it all to God.“Like a woman in the desert aching for water, my soul thirsts for You, O God.” — Psalm 42 (Soulful Paraphrase)If your soul feels dry, if the nearness of God seems just out of reach, this episode is for you.2025-07-2012 minSister Soul Caree38 Soulful Psalms of Summer: A Soul at RestSoul Care NotesEpisode 38: A Soul at RestSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week, we return to one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture—Psalm 23—through the lens of rest, healing, and sacred overflow.“She makes me lie down… She restores my soul.” — Psalm 23 (Soulful Paraphrase)A restful life is not passive.It’s a sacred act of trust.To lie down is to believe you’re safe in God’s care.To be restored is to accept that you don’t have to earn being...2025-07-1314 minSister Soul Caree37 Soulful Psalms of Summer: A Rooted LifeSoul Care NotesSoul Care NotesEpisode 37: A Rooted LifeSoulful Psalms of Summer SeriesThis week, we begin our Soulful Psalms of Summer journey with a powerful reminder:“She is like a tree… planted beside flowing water.” — Psalm 1 (Soulful Paraphrase)A rooted life is a restful life.Not because everything is easy—but because you know who you are,whose you are,and where your nourishment comes from.In this episode, you’ll experience:– A soulful para...2025-07-0613 minSister Soul Caree36 Echoing Silence: Sitting (God’s Mystery)Soul Care NotesWhat if we didn’t need words?In this final episode of Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we close with the ultimate invitation: to sit in the mystery of God’s presence. No striving. No pressure to produce. Just being with God.This episode offers 30 minutes of silence — a sacred space to dwell, listen, and be loved.Whether you’ve journeyed with us week by week or are joining now, you are welcome here. This is not a test of endurance. It’s a returning. A resting.2025-06-3037 minSister Soul Caree35 Echoing Silence: Permeating (Noise with Silence)Soul Care NotesWhat if silence could change the atmosphere around you?In this fourth installment of Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we explore what it means to let silence permeate the noise — not by escaping the world, but by bringing God’s peace into it. Silence isn’t just personal; it’s transformative. As we sit in stillness, we make space for something holy to move beyond us.You’ll be guided into a 20-minute silence practice, supported by breath prayer, reflection, and a closing blessing. This week’s invitation is to carry...2025-06-2226 minSister Soul Caree34 Echoing Silence: Flowing Between the NoiseSoul NotesWhat if silence didn’t require perfect conditions?This week in Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we shift from fighting the noise to flowing through it. Sometimes silence doesn’t come in a quiet room—it comes in the middle of dishes, traffic, or grief. This episode invites you to practice silence in real life, as it is.You’ll be guided into 15 minutes of silence, anchored by a breath prayer and journaling prompt to help you stay present.Practice Options:Practice 15 minutes of silence with us during...2025-06-1522 minSister Soul Caree33 Echoing Silence: Disrupting the Outer NoiseSoul NotesHow do we protect our peace in a noisy world?In this second week of Echoing Silence: A Journey into Holy Listening, we explore what it means to disrupt the outer noise — not by controlling everything around us, but by making small, sacred choices that let silence back in.You’ll be invited into 10 minutes of silence and offered a simple breath prayer to ground your body and mind. Whether you’re sitting in a quiet room or on a busy street, this practice is about reclaiming space for God’s voice.2025-06-0817 minSister Soul Caree32 Echoing Silence: Quieting the Inner NoiseSoul Care NotesIn this episode, we begin our journey into holy listening by quieting the inner noise. We’ll explore how to release the anxious thoughts and distractions that keep us from resting in God’s presence.Join us for 5 minutes of silence, a simple journaling prompt, and a closing prayer.Join the Sister Soul Care Community for free at sistersoulcare.com to receive weekly reflections and journaling guides.2025-06-0112 minSister Soul Caree31 Rooted: in Re-ImaginationSoul Care Notes“Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine…”— Ephesians 3:20 (NRSV)SummaryThis week in the Rooted series, we’re making space for holy imagination. After naming what’s real and releasing what’s heavy, we turn toward what’s possible — not by striving, but by blessing our becoming. This gentle practice invites you to speak life over your story, dream again with God, and rediscover the sacred power of hope.Reflection Questio...2025-05-2510 minSister Soul Caree30 Rooted: in RestorationSoul Care Notes“He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.”— Psalm 147:3 (NRSV)SummaryThis week, we rest in the truth that God meets us in our broken places. Healing isn’t something we hustle for — it’s something we receive when we slow down, breathe deeply, and let ourselves be held. Through gentle breathwork, reflection, and prayer, this practice invites you to experience restoration not as a reward, but as a right: because you are God’s beloved, even in your weariness.Reflection QuestionsWhere am I broken, aching...2025-05-1811 minSister Soul Caree29 Rooted: in ReleaseSoul Care Notes“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”– Matthew 11:28 (NRSV)SummaryThis week, we continue our Rooted series by gently loosening our grip. Whether it’s an old expectation, a painful memory, or the pressure to hold it all together, this practice invites you to release what is no longer yours to carry. Through breath, reflection, and a symbolic act of surrender, you are invited to let go — not in weakness, but in trust.Reflection Questions2025-05-1112 minSister Soul Caree28 Rooted: in RealitySoul Care Notes“The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes… with sighs too deep for words.” -Romans 8:26 (NRSV)SummaryThis week, we begin our Rooted series with a sacred pause to name what’s real. Before we can heal or rest, we must tell the truth — to ourselves and to God. This gentle practice invites you into honest reflection, breath, and prayer as you begin again from where you really are.Reflection QuestionsWhat am I carry...2025-05-0412 minSister Soul Caree27 At His Table Series: A Place of BelongingSoul Care ReflectionEpisode Summary: As we conclude the At His Table series, we return to one last sacred meal—this time on the shore of Galilee. In John 21, the risen Jesus meets His disciples with breakfast, not condemnation. In this tender, post-resurrection moment, we see that belonging doesn’t depend on success, perfection, or comparison. It begins with the One who prepares the table for us—even when we don’t recognize Him.Prayer Practice: Through three movements—Miracles, Restoration, and Comparison—we reflect on what it means to live as women who truly belong at th...2025-04-2720 minSister Soul Caree26 At His Table Series: A Place of PowerSoul Care Reflection“She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, ‘Rabboni!’” — John 20:16Episode SummaryOn resurrection morning, two disciples respond to the empty tomb—Peter runs and leaves confused, but Mary stays and becomes the first to encounter the risen Christ. In this episode, we explore John 20:1–18 through the lens of Peter’s uncertainty, Mary Magdalene’s devotion, and our own spiritual journey.Jesus meets us where we are—but He also invites us to linger. Because sometimes, the ones who stay are the ones who are sent.Reflection Questio...2025-04-2022 minSister Soul Caree25 At His Table Series: A Place of PurposeSoul Care Reflection“Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.” — John 12:7–8 (ESV)Mary didn’t speak a word. Her faith was in her actions—in the breaking open of the jar, the fragrance that filled the room, the love poured out at Jesus’ feet. In this episode, we reflect on John 12:1–11 through Imaginative Prayer, stepping into the scene from the perspective of those at the table, Mary herself, and our own. Her devotion was mis...2025-04-1322 minSister Soul Caree24 At His Table: A Place of CompassionSoul Care NotesEpisode 24: At His Table — A Place of CompassionScripture: John 11:28–44 (NRSVUE)Episode Summary:In this tender moment from John 11, we find Jesus weeping with Mary and Martha before raising Lazarus from the dead. This story invites us to experience the compassion of Christ—not just in His power to restore, but in His presence amid our pain.Using Imaginative Prayer, we reflect on this passage from three perspectives:Martha—wrestling with faith and lossMary—bringing sorrow honestly to JesusYou—present in the scene, witnessing the love of a Sa...2025-04-0631 minSister Soul Caree23 At His Table: A Place of FaithSoul Care Reflection"Then Jesus answered her, ‘O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.” — Matthew 15:28 (ESV)Episode SummaryShe wasn’t part of the crowd. She wasn’t part of the chosen people. But the Canaanite woman came anyway—crying out, kneeling, persisting in faith. In this episode, we reflect on Matthew 15:21–28 through Imaginative Prayer, stepping into the story from the perspective of the bystanders, the woman herself, and our own. Her boldness invites us to consider what faith looks like when we fee...2025-03-3021 minSister Soul Caree22 At His Table: A Place of WorshipEpisode Summary:In a crowded temple, a poor widow offers two small coins—everything she has—and Jesus sees her. In this episode, we reflect on Mark 12:41-44 through Imaginative Prayer, stepping into the story from the perspective of a wealthy donor, the widow herself, and our own. Her act of quiet surrender invites us to consider what true worship looks like when it’s rooted in trust, not abundance.Key Verse:“Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box… she ou...2025-03-2320 minSister Soul Caree21 At His Table: A Place of RestorationThe Crippled Woman Healed on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10-17)"When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, ‘Woman, you are freed from your disability.’ And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God.” — Luke 13:12-13 (ESV)Episode Summary:For eighteen years, the woman in Luke 13 was bent low, carrying the weight of affliction. But one encounter with Jesus changed everything. In this episode, we step into her story through Imaginative Prayer, experiencing the moment from different perspectives—the synagogue leader, the woman, and...2025-03-1623 minSister Soul Caree20 At His Table: A Place of GraceSoul Care ReflectionEpisode Summary:Shame and judgment often tell us we don’t belong, but at Jesus’ table, grace has the final word. In this episode, we step into the story of the woman caught in adultery using Imaginative Prayer, exploring the scene from three perspectives: the accuser, the woman, and ourselves. Through this practice, we listen for Jesus’ invitation—not to condemnation, but to freedom.Key Verse:"Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." — John 8:11 (NIV)Reflection Questions:Where do...2025-03-1023 minSister Soul Caree19 At His Table: A Place of InvitationSoul Care Notes“She stood behind him weeping, and began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them, and poured perfume on them.” — Luke 7:36-50In this episode of Sister Soul Care, we enter into the powerful story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, using Imaginative Prayer (Ignatian Contemplation) to experience the passage in a deeply personal way. Through three perspectives—Simon the Pharisee, the woman, and our own—we reflect on love, forgiveness, and the invitation Jesus extends to each of us.What does it mean...2025-03-0224 minSister Soul Caree18 Love for Real: The Love That Honors ConvictionEpisode Summary: Queen Vashti’s story is often misunderstood, but today we reclaim it as a powerful testimony of self-respect, wisdom, and conviction. Vashti’s refusal to be objectified was an act of dignity, reminding us that “No” is a complete sentence. As Black women, we are often conditioned to endure, but Vashti’s story challenges us to set boundaries and honor our worth.Key Scripture: Proverbs 4:7 – “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”Listen in as we explore how loving God with all our mind means standing firm in...2025-02-2321 minSister Soul Caree17 Love for Real: The Love That EmpowersSoul Care NotesLove isn’t just soft—it’s bold, courageous, and commanding. This week, we explore the stories of Deborah and Jael, two women who stepped into leadership and changed history. Their stories remind us that empowering love calls us to action, faith, and courage—even when we don’t feel ready.🔹 Deborah led with wisdom, vision, and faith.🔹 Jael acted with boldness in an unexpected moment.🔹 Both remind us that love empowers us to lead, trust, and move forward.Pause to Reflect: Where is God calling you to step forward in fait...2025-02-1622 minSister Soul Caree16 Love for Real: The Love that Seeks HealingSoul Reflection“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3Episode Summary: Dinah’s story in Genesis 34 is one of deep suffering, silence, and injustice—but it also calls us to healing, justice, and reclaiming our voices. In this episode, we explore how love is not just about kindness, but also about truth, restoration, and creating sanctuary for those who have been harmed.Reflection Questions:What does healing look like when justice feels incomplete?How can we be a safe and sacred space for others in their healing journey?Where do you see...2025-02-0923 minSister Soul Caree15 Love for Real: The Love That Calls Us Back“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39Episode SummaryIn this episode, we step into Gomer’s story, reimagining her journey from shame to redemption. Through Vita Fabula, a contemplative storytelling practice, we reflect on what it means to love God with all our heart—not by striving, but by trusting...2025-02-0215 minSister Soul Caree14 Rest for Real: The Rest That FreesSoul Care Notes“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” – Matthew 6:25SummaryIn this episode, we dive into Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus reminds us to release our worries and trust in God’s provision. Through guided meditation, reflection questions, and prayer, we’ll explore the freedom found in surrendering our burdens to Him and embracing the peace He offers.Scripture* Matthew 6:25...2025-01-2614 minSister Soul Caree13 Rest for Real: The Rest That AnchorsSoul Care Notes“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew 11:28SummaryIn this episode, inspired by Luke 10:38-41, we reflect on the story of Mary and Martha and the importance of anchoring our lives in Christ. Through guided meditation, reflection questions, and prayer, we’ll explore how to center our hearts on God’s presence and embrace a rhythm of rest that restores and sustains us.Scripture* Luke 10:38-41* Matthew 11:28-30Join the Sister Soul Care Com...2025-01-1914 minSister Soul Caree12 Rest for Real: The Rest That CalmsSoul Care NotesHe got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. – Mark 4:39SummaryLife’s storms often leave us grasping for control, but Jesus offers us a peace that transcends our fear. In this episode, inspired by Mark 4:35-41, we explore how to trust God amidst chaos. Through a guided meditation, reflection questions, and prayer, discover how to surrender your storms to God and experience the rest that calms your soul.Scripture* Mark 4:35-412025-01-1215 minSister Soul Caree11 Rest for Real: The Rest That RestoresSoul Care NotesVery early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. -Mark 1:35SummaryIn this episode, we explore how Jesus modeled intentional rest by stepping away from life’s demands to connect with God (Mark 1:35). Through guided meditation, reflection questions, and prayer, discover how to prioritize rest in your life and experience the renewal God offers.Scriptures* Mark 1:35* Psalm 23:1-3Join the Sister Soul Care CommunityWant...2025-01-0513 minSister Soul Caree10 Sacred Rest: The Gift of Prayer“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
– Numbers 6:24-26Summary
My sisters, as we prepare to cross the threshold into a new year, I want to offer a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving and blessing for you. This prayer is an invitation to reflect on the past year, release burdens that no longer serve you, and embrace hope for the year to come. Together, we’ll celebrate God’s faithfulness and lean into His promi...2024-12-3106 minSister Soul Caree9 Sacred Rest: The Gift of WorshipSoul Care Notes“She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.”
– Luke 2:38Main Text The Prophetess Anna Meets Jesus, Luke 2:22-38Summary
Anna the Prophetess reminds us that worship is a lifestyle rooted in gratitude, trust, and faith. As we transition into a new year, reflect on how worship can anchor you in God’s promises and guide you into the future.Resources...2024-12-2913 minSister Soul Caree8 Sacred Rest: The Gift of ImmanuelSoul Care Notes“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
– Luke 2:14Main TextThe Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-7SummaryCelebrate the birth of Jesus with this special Christmas episode, reflecting on the profound meaning of Immanuel—God with us. Discover how the humble beginnings of Christ speak to God’s love and presence in our lives.Join the Sister Soul Care CommunityWant access to all the soul care resources mentioned in today’s episode? Join...2024-12-2514 minSister Soul Caree7 Sacred Rest: The Advent of CommunitySoul Care Notes“You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”
– Luke 1:45Main TextMary Visits Elizabeth: Luke 1:39-45 SummaryMary and Elizabeth’s bond is a beautiful example of sisterhood rooted in faith, love, and celebration. Explore how cultivating supportive relationships can reflect God’s grace and build community in your life.Join the Sister Soul Care CommunityWant access to all the soul care resources mentioned in today’s episode? Join the Sister Soul Care Community—a sacred space for Ch...2024-12-2216 minSister Soul Caree6 Sacred Rest: The Advent of TrustSoul Care Notes“Joseph…did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.”
– Matthew 1:24Main TextThe Angel Visits Joseph: Matthew 1:18-25Summary
This episode focuses on Joseph’s journey of trust and obedience, even in the midst of uncertainty. Discover how trusting God can open the door to freedom, peace, and purpose in your life.Join the Sister Soul Care CommunityWant access to all the soul care resources mentioned in today’s episode? Join the Sister Soul Care...2024-12-1515 minSister Soul Caree5 Sacred Rest: The Advent of SurrenderSoul Care Notes“Let it be to me according to your word.”
– Luke 1:38Main TextThe Angel Visits Mary: Luke 1:26-38Summary
In this episode, we reflect on Mary’s courageous “yes” to God’s plan and the sacred rest found in surrender. Learn how releasing fears and trusting God can bring peace and strength during life’s uncertainties.Join the Sister Soul Care CommunityWant access to all the soul care resources mentioned in today’s episode? Join the Sister Soul Care Community—a sacred space for Christia...2024-12-0817 minSister Soul Caree4 Sacred Rest: The Advent of SilenceSoul Care Notes“And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.”
– Luke 1:20Main Text: The Story of Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-25). Summary
: This episode explores how silence became a gift for Zechariah, allowing him to listen, trust, and prepare for God’s promises. Discover how stepping away from the noise can help you connect with God’s voice this Advent season. Join the Sister Soul Care CommunityWant acce...2024-12-0115 minSister Soul Caree3 Leah and Rachel: Overcoming the Sin of ComparisonOverview In this episode of Sister Soul Care, we explore the story of Leah and Rachel from Genesis 29-30 and their struggle with the sin of comparison. Their rivalry, fueled by favoritism and unmet desires, led to pain, envy, and a loss of sisterly love. Yet, even in their brokenness, God worked through their lives to fulfill His divine purpose.Through a prayer practice, I call Snapshot Reading, we’ll reflect on key moments in their story to confront our struggles with comparison and envy. Together, we’ll invite God to heal our hearts, remind us of...2024-11-2421 minSister Soul Caree2 Mrs. Job’s Grief: A Lesson in Honest PrayerOverview On September 27, Hurricane Helene tore through Augusta, Georgia, leaving devastation in its wake. For me, it meant losing my car but keeping my life. For others, it meant unimaginable loss—homes destroyed, lives taken, and futures forever changed. Natural disasters remind us of the fragility of life and the indiscriminate nature of suffering. In this episode, we explore how to bring our grief, anger, and disappointment to God. To guide our reflection, we turn to a story of an unexpected disaster in the Bible—Job’s wife. Often dismissed or misunderstood, Mrs. Job offer...2024-11-1723 minSister Soul CareFinding Hope in Hagar's Story: A Black Woman's Journey after the 2024 ElectionOverviewIt’s hard not to take it personally, but I am not surprised. Black women have always written this country the best love letters, yet once again, we receive hate letters in return. This election feels like the strongest hate letter we’ve received since slavery. It says that no matter how much we love and how much we contribute, we are still being told that we don’t matter. Our voices don’t matter. Our presence, though necessary, is unwanted.As Black women, this isn’t something we can just ‘get past,’ but it is somethin...2024-11-1021 minSister Soul CareSister Soul Care TrailerWelcome to Sister Soul Care, a sanctuary for Christian women ready to embrace wholeness in Christ and become bold, balanced, and beloved daughters of God.I’m Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau—your host and guide on this transformative journey for women of God. If you’ve been longing for a space where your everyday life and your Christian faith are honored and nurtured, you’re in the right place.Here, we explore what it means to be:– A BOLD daughter anchored in God’s TRUTH– A BALANCED daughter anchored in God’s GRACE–...2024-11-0303 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye36 Mis/Hearing God's Voice“You don’t have to find God’s will. You just need to want God’s will.” -Joyce MeyerPonder the Text: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28, KJVPrompt for Thought: If God had placed a block on your path, could it be God is trying to re-direct you?Prayer for the Journey: God, thank you for going above and beyond when it comes to hearing your voice and knowing your will. Thank you...2024-02-0703 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye35 God Lives in the DetailsPraying is admitting you don’t got this, but you know God does.” ― Richelle E. GoodrichPonder the Text: For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” -Isaiah 41:13Prompt for Thought: Where do you need God’s help? What’s stopping you from asking?Prayer for the Journey: God, we are conditioned to be independent from you. We have been doing it since the Garden of Eden. Help us remember that you care about us, all of us, and...2024-01-3104 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye34 Love Not ReligionWhen Jesus said "love your neighbor," He knew your neighbor would act, look, believe, and love differently than you. It's kind of the whole point." -Toby MacPonder the Text: Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. -1 John 4:1, NLTPrompt for Thought: Where are you replacing love with religion?Prayer for the Journey: God when we as Christians forget to love, please lead...2024-01-2404 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye33 The Never-Ending Task ListAlmost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. -Anne LamottPonder the Text: In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. -Psalms 127:2Prompt for Thought: Would the world stop if you stopped?Prayer for the Journey: God, please help us to rest when we need it. You rested, so we need rest. Help us to remember that the world does not keep turning because we keep going. You’ve got the whole worl...2024-01-1704 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye32 What the Coffee!“Needing help doesn't have a look, but asking for it always looks beautiful.” ―Brittany BurgunderPonder the Text: And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. -Matthew 21:22 ESVPrompt for Thought: Where do you need to surrender to God?Prayer for the Journey: God, please help us when we try to do everything without you. Please remind us that your love includes your presence and your provision. Thank you for the times you answered after we’ve done it on our own and cried out to you. Thank you for...2024-01-1004 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye31 Faithful Not Fearless“Just because you feel fear doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Do it afraid.” — Joyce MeyerPonder the Text: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. -Lamentations 3:22-23, NIVPrompt for Thought: How is God asking you to be faithful?Prayer for the Journey: God, as we begin this year, help us to be faithful, no matter the obstacles we face. Remind us that you will never leave us nor forsake us. Don’t let us forge...2024-01-0306 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye30 Something about Advent: God’s LoveGod's love is like an ocean. You can see its beginning but not its end. —Rick WarrenPonder the Text: And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. -1 John 4:16, NIVPrompt for Thought: How much of God’s love are you allowing in your life?Prayer for the Journey: God, help us to become more and more aware of your love in our lives each day. Help us to remember that you loved us s...2023-12-2703 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye29 Something about Advent: Pure Joy"Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard ThurmanPonder the Text: Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you. -Isaiah 12:6, NIVPrompt for Thought: What brings you joy? Go do it now.Prayer for the Journey: God as we celebrate the gift of your presence through the birth of Jesus, please do let us look past the joy of your gift...2023-12-2005 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye28 Something about Advent: Peace That’s Attainable Show Notes“Peace begins with a smile.” —Mother TeresaPonder the Text: If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. -Romans 12:18Prompt for Thought: What has caused you to run away from peace? What can you do to run back towards peace?Prayer for the Journey: God, the world is anything but peaceful. We humans seem bent on running away from world peace. Please help us to remember that the only way to create peace is to begin within. Help us to run towards inner peace that permeates our entire world...2023-12-1306 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye27 Something about Advent: Hope 65 Years in the Making"Hope is patience with the lamp lit." -TertullianPonder the Text: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. -Jeremiah 29:11Prompt for Thought: What is the one thing you have given up hope on that God is saying there is still hope? Prayer for the Journey: God, sometimes, we get ahead of you and decide how things are going to turn out in our lives. When we make those rash decisions, please renew our h...2023-12-0603 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye26 What If?“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.” ―John LennonPonder the Text: In that day of peace, battle gear will no longer be issued. Never again will uniforms be bloodstained by war. All such equipment will be burned. -Isaiah 9:5, NLTPrompt for Thought: What is God telling you to do to create peace in this world today?Prayer for the Journey: God, we have forgotten what you told us. You told us to love you and to...2023-11-2905 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye25 Pearls of Wisdom"Memories can be a minefield. Sometimes it's better to keep moving forward, not back." -Leon Ames, Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched and Seized Ponder the Text: The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. -Deuteronomy 31:8, NIVPrompt for Thought: What grain of sand do you need God to help turn into a pearl?Prayer for the Journey: God, we know that life is not always easy. However, we trust your love, even when we don’t a...2023-11-2204 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye24 WorshipWorship changes the worshiper into the image of the One worshiped. – Jack HayfordPonder the Text: O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. -Psalm 63:1, ESVPrompt for Thought: What is your favorite way to worship God? Go do it now. Prayer for the Journey: God, may we never make an excuse when it comes to worshiping you. When we lift our voices, our hands, and our lives to you...2023-11-1503 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye23 When Siri Doesn't RespondTagline: God knows and God cares about it all. Ponder the Text: You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. -Psalm 139:4, NLTPrompt for Thought: Is there something you’ve been trying to hide from God? What would happen if you trusted God’s love enough to say it all?Prayer for the Journey: God, we humans are in a habit of trying to hide from you. This is especially the case when we make mistakes. We have been doing it since the days in the Garden. Pleas...2023-11-0806 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye22 At the Well“When we share our stories, what it does is, it opens up our hearts for other people to share their stories. And it gives us the sense that we are not alone on this journey.” -Janine ShepherdPonder the Text: Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” -John 4:39Prompt for Thought: What’s your story? Who have you told about Christ lately?Prayer for the Journey: God, please don’t let us keep your love, grace, and mercy all to o...2023-11-0104 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye21 How Ants See the World“Focus on giants – you stumble. Focus on God – Giants tumble.” —Max LucadoPonder the Text: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. -Hebrew 11:1, KJVPrompt for Thought: Where are you letting a limitation limit God? What is God saying to you about it?Prayer for the Journey: God, as humans, we face big things sometimes. When that happens, we can focus on the giant, or we can focus on you. Help us always to focus on you. Adjust our vision to see things through your eyes. Help...2023-10-2505 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye20 When God Cancels Our Noise“You can hear the footsteps of God when silence reigns in the mind.” -Sai Baba (Sigh Ba-Ba)Ponder the Text: Be still, and know that I am God. -Psalm 46:10aPrompt for Thought: Where can you find the time and space to be still and silent and know the experience of God?Prayer for the Journey: Dear God, when the noise of our lives, whether external or internal, clouds our ability to hear from you, please pull us into the abyss of the sound of your voice. Help us to hear you with the...2023-10-1806 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye19 Seeing God in All Things"The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything." -Julian of NorwichPonder the Text: But few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42, NIVPrompt for Thought: As you go about your life, ask yourself as often as you can, “How can I see God in this moment or in the eyes of this person?”Prayer for the Journey: God, as we go about our busy lives, please don’t let us miss you. Give us as many...2023-10-1106 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye18 A Wholly Holy Love“The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.” – Henry MillerPonder the Text: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. -Corinthians 13:13Prompt for Thought: Is there someone who touched your life or your community in a way that wholly demonstrated holy love? How can you honor that person’s legacy through your own life? Prayer for the Journey: God give us the desire and the opportunities to demonstrate your love in as many w...2023-10-0404 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye17 Why Can’t I Be Rich?“Hold material goods and wealth on a flat palm and not in a clenched fist.” -Alistair BeggPonder the Text: I’ll say it again—it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” -Matthew 19:24, NLTPrompt for Thought: What gets in the way of full commitment to God? Is it money or something else?Prayer for the Journey: God, whether we are wealthy or not, please don’t let us off the hook when it comes to fully com...2023-09-2706 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye16 How to Make a Million-Dollar Pound Cake"Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance." -Brené BrownPonder the Text: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. -Jeremiah 29:11 Prompt for Thought: Where are you guilty of selling yourself short? How does Jeremiah 29:11 change that view?Prayer for the Journey: God, when society tries to lock us into one way of be...2023-09-2006 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye15 Holding on for Dear Life“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -Thomas EdisonPonder the Text: But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” -2 Chronicles 15:7, NLTPrompt for Thought: Are you about to give up? If you believe that you will not fail because God cannot fail, what would be your next move? If this message is not for you, who needs to hear it? Contact that person today. Prayer for the Journey: God, please be with th...2023-09-1305 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye14 Do the Work Don’t Worry“I put all my hope on the truth of Your promise, and I stand in my heart on the ground of Your goodness.” -Singer, Audrey Assad, “Good to Me”Ponder the Text: Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? -Matthew 6:26-27, NLTPrompt for Thought: Where are worrying where you simply need to be working? Give it over to God in pr...2023-09-0605 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye13 Blessed Are the PeacemakersWorking for peace is as easy as surrendering to love.Ponder the Text: God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. -Matthew 5:9, NLTPrompt for Thought: Where in your life is God calling you to be a peacemaker? How can you rely upon God and others to work for peace?Prayer for the Journey: God, you have called all of us to be peacemakers. God, please help us in our attempts to work for peace, both personal and societal. When our egos and reputations get...2023-08-3005 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye12 Just the Way I Am, a Poem for ConnieBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the only beholder that matters is God.Ponder the Text: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. -Psalm 139:14Prompt for Thought: Take a look in the mirror. Really look. Take your time. After you have noticed everything, say to yourself, “I am beautiful!” How did it feel? Was it hard? Was it easy? Why?Prayer for the Journey: God, forgive us when we reject your beauty, which is found in all of us...2023-08-2306 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye11 Let the Past Be the PastJesus said to forgive for a reason. What happens when we don't?Ponder the Text: She went out and said to her mother, what shall I ask for? “The head of John the Baptist,” she answered Mark 6:24. Prompt for Thought: Where is your sore spot when it comes to forgiveness? Consider writing a letter or an email, even if you don’t send it. Consider praying for the offender, even if you simply ask God to bless the person. Ask God for help every step of the way. Prayer for the Journey: God, forgiven...2023-08-1604 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye10 Light and DarkGod is with us always, wherever and whenever we find ourselves.Ponder the Text: I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night. But even in darkness, I cannot hide from you. To you, the night shines as bright as today. Darkness and light are the same to you.” -Psalm 139:11-12. Prompt for Thought: Look back over your life, what are some of the significant places where God met you whether it was in the light times or the dark times? Write a prayer of thanksgiving for all thos...2023-08-0904 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye9 Bloom Where You Are PlantedThere are no accidents or randomness in God's universe.Ponder the Text: “A blessing is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. -Jeremiah 17:7-8Prompt for Thought: Despite where you are planted, even if you were expecting to be there, how can you be a bles...2023-08-0205 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye8 God Provides“Keep calm and stay in your lane.” — Mary CovertPonder the Text: If God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. -Matthew 6:30, NLTPrompt for Thought: Think of an area where you are trying to do things for yourself instead of allowing God to take care of you. Prayer for the Journey: God, we admit it. Sometimes, we forget to allow you to be God all by yourself. In those times, gently tap us on the shoulders to remind us that...2023-07-2603 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye7 Lost and FoundFinding what we lost could all be a matter of perspective.Ponder the Text: Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. -Matthew 6:33, NLTPrompt for Thought: What lost thing do you need God’s help finding? Prayer for the Journey: God, we ask for your forgiveness when we lose the things you so freely give - patience, love, joy, faith. We ask for your help in finding those things again in our lives. Help us to remember that you are always rea...2023-07-1904 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye6 Can Anything Good Come from There?“When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless.” -Fritz CheryPonder the Text: “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. -John 1:46Prompt for Thought: Are you truly letting God determine your worth or is it rooted in what you can do for yourself or others?Prayer for the Journey: God, please help us to see our worth through your eyes. When the world tries to grab hold of our self-worth, please remind us that we are created in your image and likeness as fearfully and wonderfully made. When we...2023-07-1204 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye5 Christianity the Star Trek WayWhat in the world do Christianity and Star Trek have in common? More than you think. Ponder the Text: Love your neighbor as yourself. -Mark 12:31, NLTPrompt for Thought: How does the way you live your life reflect your walk with Christ?Prayer for the Journey: God, you have called us to be your ambassadors. We ask that you help us to live our lives in such a way that it reflects your love, grace, and mercy. Help us to look like your children in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Please help us t...2023-07-0505 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye4 re-JOY-ing"Joy is the serious business of heaven.” - C. S. LewisPonder the Text: Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength! -Nehemiah 8:10b, NLT Prompt for Thought: What is stealing your joy and how can you take it back?Prayer for the Journey: God, please forgive us for the times when we traded our joy for something not worth it. Please help us to see that while there is a time for weeping, there is also a time for joy. When we focus on all that is...2023-06-2806 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye3 On a Hill Far AwayTagline: Sometimes God has to use humor to get us to see the light. Ponder the Text: There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, NLTPrompt for Thought: What gifts are you taking for granted? What gifts are you hiding because you don’t feel they are important? What comparisons do you kee...2023-06-2105 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye2 Little Hands Big FaithChildren have a way of pointing us to the miracles of God.Ponder the Text: But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” -Matthew 19:14, NLTPrompt for Thought: Where in your life has God given you an unexpected blessing from an unlikely source?Prayer for the Journey: God thank you for miracles all around us. One of our greatest miracles is our children. They often teach us the blessing of childlike faith. May you teach and gr...2023-06-1403 min
Pause. Ponder. Praye1 Everything From Here is GravySometimes, you have to look back over your life and think things over to see the footprints of God.Ponder the Text: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not letyour hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. -John 14:27Prompt for Thought: Think back over the years of your life. Write down a few of your experiences, both good and challenging. How was God’s peace present in those moments?Prayer for the Journey: Thank yo...2023-06-0707 min
Pause. Ponder. PrayTrailer: Just BreatheJust how far will God go to let us know that we are loved?Ponder the Text: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. -Psalm 34:18-19 ESV Prompt for Thought: Where in your life has God mended your broken heart? What is something(s) that you learned from that experience that increased your knowledge of God’s ways or your faith in God?Prayer for the Journey: God, we come to you...2023-06-0706 min
Groove Institute PodcastElevation Mix Show with Special Guest DJ Jason Ulrich (RIP) - March 2022A special mix by the one and only music connoisseur Jason Ulrich who recently made his transition. Although he is no longer with US, his musical contributions will live on. THANK YOU for sharing your vibrations with US. May God Bless your SOUL.Track listing:Fred P/ Looking At The Sky / Private SocietyHanna / Evenflow / Irma UnlimitedHillside / Walpole Days (Sacred Rhythm Mix) / ClaremontZepherin Saint / Escape (808 Dub) / VisionsKyle Hall / The Polychronic / Forget The ClockKai Alce / Morning / Upstairs...2022-03-152h 10
The GrooveThe Groove met Rob MangaEpisode 58 - feature: A Taste Of Honey, Al Hudson, Amerie, Aretha Franklin, Ashford & Simpson, Aurra, Barbara Mason, Bruno Mars & Anderson & Silk Sonic, Carrie Lucas, Charles Jackson, Chemise, Clown Dallas ft Chappell, Colonel Abrams, Cosmic Force, D’Angelo, Dam-Funk, DJ Spen & The Muthafunkaz, DJ Spinna & Heavy, Dynasty, Earth Wind & Fire, Evelyn Champagne King, Firefly, Gerideau, Gill Scott Heron ft Brian Jackson, Gwen McCrae, Harvey Sutherland & Dam-Funk, Innerlife, Janet Jackson, Jasper Street Co, Jody Watley, Lee Printis, Linda Lewis, Lion Babe & Busta, Louie Vega & Jocelyn Brown, Mark The Clive Lowe & Omar & Sheila E., Marvin Gaye, Masters At Work, MF Robots, Michael McDonald, Midnight Star, Mike Lindup (Le...2022-03-123h 22