Forgivin' Livin' Daily Podcast
Our podcasts are 5-8 minutes in length. We create these messages using one or two brief verses from the Bible that come from a devotional book. Our purpose is to help you hear the grace of Jesus in these verses so that your life may find its grounding in Christ alone. It is this grounding in grace that makes forgivin’ livin’ your way of freedom.
05/24/2025
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00(Mission Cast) God Gives You A New Heart (1 Kings 8:39 ; John 1:47 48)
Jesus knows us before we know him — and he loves us. We are aware of our own brokenness. Our hearts are full of sinful desires, lust, greed, murderous intent. Although are spirits might be willing, the flesh is weak. We do not love God with our whole heart, nor do we love our neighbors as ourselves. Jesus knew this. That is why he died for us to create within us new and clean hearts through the gift of his forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. Now, not even our hearts can separate us from the love of Jesus Christ. We live in the light of his light and love, free to love others in the same way we have been loved. We are thankful for all the podcast teams and their faithful witness. It’s not easy getting these podcasts out, but it is a joyful service. We just want to say thank you to all who make the podcasts, those who participate in the discussions and those who listen and share with others. We love you all! — Jeff & Mim
05/23/2025
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00Our Father Is Bringing Us Home (Jer 31:8; Luke 14:21)
Our Father qualifies us to be included in His banquet, in His presence, in His family. But we feel disqualified by circumstances in our life that may have separated us from others. These circumstances become a barrier or a gap between us and God. The photo is taken of a tram or cable car that carries people up a mountain in Brazil. But to get onto this cable car you have to cross a small gap. This gap may seem like nothing to you but there are other gaps in your life that you are unable to cross in your own strength. You feel disqualified. You can only cross these gaps by walking on your Lord. But know this, that your Heavenly Father has sent Jesus for just this reason to bring you lame, crippled, poor, disabled ones to Himself. That’s how badly He wants you at His banquet.
05/22/2025
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05/21/2025
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05/20/2025
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00(Irishcast) The God Who Answers Prayer ( 2 Kings 20v5;Jn 4 V 49 51)
The Cross and Christ’s Crown serve even those whose crowns are connected to earthly kingdoms. Today King Hezekiah and King Herod’s official both receive healing from God. They both asked for help and God gave them what they needed. Healing happened. God tells us to call upon Him in our time of need. Healing comes from our God, Jesus, to both leaders and leppers. He makes no distinctions. His Crown of thorns and His cross are for all. We are told to call upon Him in our time of trouble no matter who you are or what you have done. God answers sinners. Yesterday we learned that our eyes need to be on God alone when we are in doubt or in any kind of need. Look to Jesus. These leaders looked to Him. Their crowns did not keep them from asking for help. Do you need help? Get your crown out of your way and ask. You need to look to Him now!
05/19/2025
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00We Only Have To Know Jesus Has Sent Us (2 Chron 20:12; Luke 10:1,5)
This book has been used by us often in showing the power of prayer over mission situations especially in India. A good friend of mine, Danny, used it with many people (including me) to pray over the streets of Hudson, WI. Many believers are using this simple 40 day devotional to develop the habits of praying over their communities and seeking ways to create “Homes of Prayer Everywhere.” (H.O.P.E.). If you feel called to consider taking on a 40 day prayer discipline for the neighborhood where you live, let us know. We would like to create a network of people who are praying for the homes in their area but also to be willing to make their home and a home of prayer. You can contact us at joso@groundupgrace.com. If you are interested but unsure, just pay attention to the podcasts and we will let you know when we get the 40 day “Why Pray” started.
05/18/2025
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00(Sundaycast) Fools For Christ (Ps 94:11; 1 Cor 3:18 19)
We learned how to pray the verses in the “Daily Texts” from Ingrid Trobisch. Ever since that discovery of how prayer can be the deepest intimacy for our marriage, we have wanted to share this revelation with others. Our marriage retreats, which Ingrid helped us create, were built on this experience of intimate sharing that brought lasting change to us and to other couples. The Marriage Triangle was created by the Trobisches based on Genesis 2:24. This verse seems foolish to worldly wisdom but to those of us who follow Christ it is the power of God. For those of you who want to learn more about true and false wisdom join David Robinson today, our co-host of the IRISHCAST, as he shares the meaning of how the “Daily Texts” shape his life of faith. If you can’t join us, it will be recorded and available on our website at a later time. Time: May 18, 2025 09:15 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86288681440?pwd=rvPUjMoLJIYKr67t6MHSXla8cR9FSs.1)
05/17/2025
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00(Mission Cast) His Righteousness To Children’s Children (Psalm 103:17 18; Rev 3:10)
Jeff discusses life as a First-Generation Immigrant from China to the United States with college students who have attended the Chinese Lutheran Church, Honolulu, Hawaii. They discuss the initial challenges each had to overcome living in a new culture with new language. Most of them were able to adapt to their new environment because of the church. It was a cross-cultural gathering place but the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ united them and offered loving care and support. WE ALSO INVITE YOU TO JOIN A CONVERSATION WITH IRISHCAST SPEAKER DAVID ROBINSON ON A SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY ON HOW OUR LIVES ARE SHAPED BY USING THE “DAILY TEXTS.” DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR SATURDAY FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE ZOOM EVENT ON SUNDY MORNING.
05/16/2025
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00The Hidden God Comes Out Of Hiding (Isaiah 8:17; Romans 9:4)
In Austria, the clouds hid the glory of these mountain peaks from our eyes. We knew they were there, but we could never see them expect in pictures others had taken. In a similar manner, we have a God who hides Himself. Today’s texts reveal this. We might know He is there behind some kind of cloud but what is God really like? And who is it that gives us the true picture of the hidden God? Read on to find out. (Luke 10:21-22) In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”
05/15/2025
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00( Theta ) Relief (Psalm 51:17 & Luke 18:13 14)
“All I want is honesty, simple human honesty.” This quote is attributed to the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. It is at the heart of all recovery from any addiction that controls us. How do we get real? And how do we stay real? When people bottom out from whatever their dependency (addictive habit) might be, they cry out to God, “have mercy on me, a sinner.” To learn more about the honesty in Step 1 in Alcoholics Anonymous, download today’s Pdf. Admitting that you are powerless over your addiction is your first sign of hope. There are lots of angels God will send to you who will help you stay honest with yourself, with God and with others. You will have mercy!