Welcome to Faith Pulse, Wednesday June 8, 2022
May Abba grant you peace and direction for your day.
Here are some spiritual nuggets for us all to enrich our faith today.
(See yesterday’s Faith Pulse)
Understanding Self-Satisfaction
The Kuza app/site writers from Kenya gives us a thorough exploration of self-satisfaction from a biblical perspective.
“Right from the womb, we, human beings, are naturally predisposed to satisfy ourselves. We know nothing but to be self-centred–observe the behaviour of any tiny baby around you. We basically live to satisfy our own desires, which are primarily evil before we are regenerated (Ephesians 2:1-3).”
Should I Attend a Gay Wedding?
In this ‘ask the pastor’ style article, Dr. Roger Barrier addresses the controversial issue of gay wedding attendance for believers.
“Dear Roger,
First, thank you for so many wonderful years in your church, we love and miss you. I read and shared your message on gay marriage with my wife and we are unsure about whether or not we should attend our niece’s lesbian marriage this fall. “
Jesus Through Peter’s Mother-in-Law’s Eyes
This article from The Gospel Coalition takes us on a little bible study of the first recorded healing in the book of Mark.
“Most people Jesus heals in the Gospels are strangers. In this story, Jesus heals someone who was likely well known to him. The details are sparse. But the woman’s reaction is significant: as soon as Jesus heals her, she serves.”
Quick To Hear and Slow To Speak (video)
Watch this short 3-min clip on how to teach the younger generation about the wisdom of being slow to speak but great listeners.
“How do we teach children in the art of either speaking slowly or even remaining silent especially when there’s conflict?”
Surrendering to God Brings Power
Dr. Tony Evans, one of this generation’s most anointed pastors, teaches briefly on the power in surrendering.
“The great Hoover Dam produces enough energy for three states: California, Nevada and Arizona. You might think of this dam as an example of power under control. If all the water held back were to be released at once, it would bring disaster to the very areas it was designed to help.”
Is it Difficult for You to Hear God? (video)
Stephanie Ike and the ladies of Better Together TV bring us another stimulating discussion to strengthen our faith.
If you haven’t subscribed yet to this YouTube channel, you are playing yourself.
‘In your relationship with God, He takes you on a journey of recognizing fruit and obedience.”
Are We Performing or Are We Participating?
Blogger and pastor, Tim Challies weighs the matter of performative versus participatory worship styles in churches.
“With due respect to my Reformed Presbyterian friends, I think it’s difficult to make the argument that singing in the local church must not be accompanied by instrumentation.”
Today’s Faith Pulse On the Gospel Music Scene
Here are our music finds that we hope you will enjoy as much as we do.
Enjoy:
Bless Me | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin
We double dare you to listen to this without moving a part of your body?
Kirk Franklin and Maverick City teamed up to give us this awesome track from their heartwarming project earlier this year.
This find will make you gleeful.
Praise be to God.
Just Derrick – Back To You ft Adiah
This is such a chill new gospel track.
Gospel Hydration is definitely the space to find refreshing new gospel artistes.
Faith Pulse Cool Picks
Today, we are recommending one of the simplest, but coolest Christian literature ever.
In fact, we should share a book review on this one in the future.
Bob Goff encourages us in this bestseller to allow God’s grace to spur us into action.
It’s perfect for all ages but would be particularly perfect to inspire any young Christian around you.